Tag Archives: Vancouver Business

From Cairo to Canada: Mohsen Rifaat explores identity, history, and belonging in ‘Spaces between the Nile and the True North’

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In his new memoir, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” (ISBN: 978-1834381282; released by Tellwell Publishing), author Mohsen Rifaat reflects on a life shaped by migration, cultural change, and the search for belonging. Blending personal memories with historical insight and his own artwork, the book follows his journey from British-occupied and revolutionary Egypt to a new life in Canada.

BOOK: Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion
Image caption: Cover, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion.”

Leaving Cairo in 1968 with his newlywed wife, Sarah, Rifaat began building a new life while navigating the challenges of adapting to a different culture without losing sight of his roots. Over the decades, his career spanned architecture, urban planning, public service, diplomacy, and international business, offering a unique perspective on the intersections of two countries and two identities.

Throughout the memoir, Rifaat also highlights lesser-known historical connections between Egypt and Canada, including how the Suez Crisis influenced Canada’s adoption of the maple leaf flag and the role of a Canadian ambassador in preserving an important heritage building in Cairo. These stories are woven together with reflections on family, identity, and the experience of living between cultures.

Illustrated with Rifaat’s own watercolors, sketches, photographs, and personal memorabilia, the memoir offers readers both a visual and literary record of a life lived across continents.

“Spaces between the Nile and the True North” has drawn praise from author and educator Crystal Hurdle, who writes: “His life becomes a literal and metaphorical collage, the rich text embedded with his images: sumptuous watercolours, blueprints, sketches, photos, and ephemera, a sensory delight.”

Rifaat grew up in Cairo’s Belle Époque and trained as an architect before earning a graduate degree in urban planning from the University of Toronto. Now living in Vancouver, he continues to reflect on his experiences through writing and painting, sharing stories of his life and heritage with future generations.

“Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” is available in paperback (ISBN-13: 978-1834381282).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mohsen Rifaat grew up in Cairo’s Belle Époque before immigrating to Canada in 1968. Trained as an architect with graduate studies in urban planning from the University of Toronto, he built a career in public service, diplomacy, and international business. Today, he lives in Vancouver, where he writes, paints watercolors, and reflects on the experiences that shaped his Egyptian-Canadian identity.

BOOK INFORMATION
Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca

Title: Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion

Author: Mohsen Rifaat

Website: https://artbymo.ca/

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834381282

Genre: Nonfiction / Memoir

Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook

ISBN: 9781834381282

Publication Date: June 26, 2026

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing


This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Tellwell Publishing), who is solely responsible for its accuracy, by Send2Press Newswire. Image, if any, was provided by the news source and not this website or the wire service. Information is believed accurate, as provided by the news source, but is not guaranteed.

To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/from-cairo-to-canada-mohsen-rifaat-explores-identity-history-and-belonging-in-spaces-between-the-nile-and-the-true-north/

Copr. © 2026 Send2Press® Newswire, Calif., USA. -- REF: S2P STORY ID: S2P136811 NOREL-3B

 

Poetry Collection Reflects on Nature, Memory, and Quiet Observation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems” (ISBN: 978-1834182124 released September, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) by James C. Glassford is a poetry collection that explores the natural world as a source of reflection, learning, and emotional grounding. Paired with original photography, the book presents nature as both a physical environment and a place for personal contemplation.

'Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems' by James C. Glassford
Image caption: “Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems” by James C. Glassford.

Glassford, a retired physician living on Vancouver Island, has maintained a lifelong relationship with the outdoors. He views nature as an alternate classroom and a steady teacher, offering lessons that inform both daily life and creative expression. This perspective shapes the collection, which includes poems about forests, coastlines, wildlife, and moments of stillness, as well as the ways people relate to and interpret the world around them.

While much of the book reflects adult observation and lived experience, some poems examine nature through imagination and memory. One poem, “Nature and a Child’s Mind,” considers how children interpret outdoor experiences through storytelling and familiar narratives, blending observation with creativity.

The book also recognizes the collaborative work behind its creation. The photography featured throughout the collection was taken by the author’s wife, Lynn. Glassford acknowledges the encouragement of friends and family, as well as editorial and production support from the Tellwell Publishing team. The collection includes a poem written in the oral tradition of the Haida Nation, inspired by Haida artist Mike Bellis and his coastal carvings.

“Love, Life and Mother Nature” is suited for readers interested in poetry that engages with nature, reflection, and human experience across different stages of life.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: James C. Glassford

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/4J2wa4I

Genre: Poetry

Released: September, 2025

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781834182124

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwell.ca )

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing


This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Tellwell Publishing), who is solely responsible for its accuracy, by Send2Press Newswire. Image, if any, was provided by the news source and not this website or the wire service. Information is believed accurate, as provided by the news source, but is not guaranteed.

To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/poetry-collection-reflects-on-nature-memory-and-quiet-observation/

Copr. © 2026 Send2Press® Newswire, Calif., USA. -- REF: S2P STORY ID: S2P132597 NOREL-3B

 

Laura Dowling’s #1 Book ‘The Everyday Leader’ Empowers Readers with Authentic Leadership Strategies

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Feb. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leadership coach and workplace performance consultant Laura Dowling releases her new book, “The Everyday Leader: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact” (ISBN: 978-1779623645; Tellwell Talent), an insightful guide that redefines leadership as an accessible and essential practice for individuals at every level. Recently recognized as an Amazon #1 Hot New Release in Career Guides, “The Everyday Leader” has also earned an IndieReader Approved designation for its well-crafted, engaging approach to leadership development.

BOOK: The Everyday Leader by Laura Dowling
Image caption: “The Everyday Leader” by Laura Dowling.

A globally recognized transformational leadership coach, Dowling has worked with Olympians, business leaders, and students, bringing energy and passion to her work in leadership development. Drawing from her vast international experiences – including living in Southern Africa, a background in high-performance sports, and consulting for organizations worldwide -Dowling blends academic research, personal narratives, and practical exercises into a compelling roadmap for leadership success.

“Leadership is not just for the person next to you; it’s also within and applicable to the different ecosystems you belong to,” says Dowling. “Leadership is a practice we all participate in.”

IndieReader praises “The Everyday Leader” for its unique approach, stating, “Laura Dowling’s extensive global experience and engaging, conversational style elevate The Everyday Leader from a typical leadership manual to an invaluable resource for developing authentic leadership strategies at any stage and in any field.” The review highlights Dowling’s ability to transform abstract concepts into actionable steps, incorporating thought-provoking reflection questions and real-life examples that illustrate leadership in action.

Leadership experts also endorse “The Everyday Leader”:

  • “A must-read for leaders at every level who seek to empower themselves and others in today’s complex world.” – Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author.
  • “Laura Dowling weaves vivid stories and practical tools to illuminate the way for each of us to tap into our human potential, make a positive impact, and practice self-care.” – Adel Gamar, CEO, Gamar Leadership Group Ltd.
  • “This book unites head and heart, reflection and action.” – Michelle Louis, Founder, The Leading Mind LLC.

Through a structured framework – “From ME,” “To WE,” and “To US” – Dowling guides readers through a self-discovery process that fosters leadership rooted in self-awareness, collaboration, and societal impact. The book also integrates insights from established psychological and organizational research, reinforcing the notion that “self-knowledge is the master key to personal and professional success.”

Dowling’s inspiring storytelling, from summiting Mount Kilimanjaro to working with vulnerable communities, brings the book’s leadership principles to life, demonstrating that authentic leadership is about courage, compassion, and intentional action.

“The Everyday Leader” is available now on Amazon – https://a.co/d/0pDNs9r.

For more information about Laura Dowling and her work, visit https://ldperformanceconsulting.com/.

About Laura Dowling:

Laura Dowling is a globally recognized transformational leadership coach and workplace performance consultant. As the founder of LD Performance Consulting, she provides customized leadership development solutions for corporate, private, and public sectors worldwide. With an extensive background spanning sociology, psychology, and population health, Dowling’s work has empowered thousands of individuals and teams across industries.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Neena Paul

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: ldperformanceconsulting.com

Buy Link (Amazon): https://a.co/d/hPtcqEu

Genre: Leadership

Released: November 30 2024

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781779623645

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://tellwell.ca/ )

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing


This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Tellwell Publishing), who is solely responsible for its accuracy, by Send2Press Newswire. Image, if any, was provided by the news source and not this website or the wire service. Information is believed accurate, as provided by the news source, but is not guaranteed.

To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/laura-dowlings-1-book-the-everyday-leader-empowers-readers-with-authentic-leadership-strategies/

Copr. © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, Calif., USA. -- REF: S2P STORY ID: S2P124004 NOREL-3B

 

80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation Marked by the Release of ‘Kalman & Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz,’ told in their own words

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this historic day, author Richard K. Lowy launches ”Kalman and Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz” (ISBN: 978-1779410092), a powerful firsthand account of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable evil, released by Tellwell Publishing.

BOOK: Kalman and Leopold by Richard K. Lowy
Image caption: ”Kalman and Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz” by Richard K. Lowy.

This extraordinary book tells the true story of two young boys—Leopold, the author’s father, and his friend Kalman—both twins from separate families, who were brought together in Auschwitz and became victims of Dr. Josef Mengele’s brutal experiments. Separated from their twin sisters, the boys endured harrowing conditions in “Mengele’s Zoo” and witnessed the inner workings of the camp’s hospital barracks and SS guard shack. Their bond and courage helped them survive the horrors that claimed millions.

For six and a half months, Leopold became Kalman’s protector, guiding him through the horrors of the guard shack with his sharp wit and unwavering courage. When the Russian Army liberated Auschwitz in January 1945, the boys were separated and presumed each other dead. For 56 years, Kalman searched for “his Lipa,” the boy who protected him.

Why This Story Matters

Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust survivors’ voices are fading. Kalman and Leopold preserves an unparalleled perspective, offering firsthand insights into Mengele’s experiments and the unique experiences of twin children imprisoned in Auschwitz. The book highlights not just the atrocities but also the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.

A Timely Call to Action

As antisemitism and Holocaust denial rise globally, Kalman and Leopold serves as both a warning and a call to preserve history. This anniversary is not just a remembrance—it is a demand to confront hatred, uphold the truth, and educate future generations.

Events Honoring the Release

On January 27, commemorative events and discussions will take place worldwide to honor this milestone. The release of Kalman and Leopold will be central to these efforts, offering a deeply personal narrative that connects history to the ongoing fight against prejudice and oppression.

Praise for “Kalman & Leopold”

“Lowy’s narrative technique immerses readers in the lived experiences of his subjects, making their pain, resilience, and humanity palpable in ways that transcend traditional historical documentation.” – K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

About the Author:

Richard K. Lowy, the son of Leopold, is an internationally acclaimed producer and creative director whose work has spanned collaborations with legendary artists and world leaders. His passion for preserving his father’s history led him to create Leo’s Journey: The Story of the Mengele Twins, a documentary narrated by EGOT-winning actor Christopher Plummer. (leosjourney.com) Lowy’s dedication to honoring the voices of Holocaust survivors culminates in this deeply personal and historically significant book.

Availability – Book Launch – January 27, 2025

“Kalman & Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz” launches January 27, 2025, on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Available through Amazon and all major online retailers.

Let the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation inspire us to remember, reflect, and act—because the lessons of the Holocaust are more urgent now than ever.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Richard K. Lowy

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://kalmanandleopold.com/

Genre: History/Biography

Released: January 2025

PAPERBACK: ISBN-13: 9781779410092

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://tellwell.ca/ )

Follow the author on social at:

https://www.instagram.com/kalmanandleopold/

https://x.com/kalmanandleo

https://www.tiktok.com/@kalmanandleopold

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572175560587

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing


This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Tellwell Publishing), who is solely responsible for its accuracy, by Send2Press Newswire. Image, if any, was provided by the news source and not this website or the wire service. Information is believed accurate, as provided by the news source, but is not guaranteed.

To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/80th-anniversary-of-auschwitz-liberation-marked-by-the-release-of-kalman-leopold-surviving-mengeles-auschwitz-told-in-their-own-words/

Copr. © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, Calif., USA. -- REF: S2P STORY ID: S2P123489 NOREL-3B

 

Embrace the unknown with a poetry collection that speaks to the soul: Lauren Gouin’s ‘Chasing Shadows’

Through Lauren’s evocative verses, 'Chasing Shadows' delves into themes of love, loss, identity, and resilience

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rising Canadian poet Lauren Gouin announces the release of her debut poetry collection, “Chasing Shadows” (ISBN: 978-1998190546; Tellwell). Drawing from her own heartache, and inspired by the introspective style of contemporary poets like Rupi Kaur, Lauren crafts a narrative that resonates with anyone who has ever questioned their path in life.

BOOK: CHASING SHADOWS by Lauren GouinImage caption: “Chasing Shadows” by author Lauren Gouin.

“Chasing Shadows” presents the story of a woman navigating life on autopilot. When the stability she once knew is shattered by an unclear diagnosis and the COVID-19 pandemic, she is forced to embark on an inward journey, exploring the uncharted territories of her mind and heart. On each vulnerable page, she grapples with the question of who she truly is and what she most desires.

Through Lauren’s evocative verses, “Chasing Shadows” delves into themes of love, loss, identity, and resilience. Her poetry doesn’t just tell a story – it evokes a feeling, a memory, a shared experience that makes you feel seen and understood. Whether she’s writing about love, heartbreak, trauma, or healing, her words carry a weight that is both personal and universal.

With its clear language and lack of capitalization, Lauren’s minimalist style strips away the unnecessary. This simplicity is powerful, allowing the emotions behind the words to shine through without distraction. Her poetry delivers powerful messages of heartache and healing in their most distilled form.

Journey through love, loss, and healing, and purchase your copy of “Chasing Shadows” today.

About the Author:

After achieving a bachelor’s degree in history from Queen’s University, Lauren Gouin spent her twenties travelling and living in various countries, on various continents. She lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for one year and then moved to London, England for three to work in digital marketing.

At the age of 27, her life took an unexpected turn when a mysterious, acute illness forced her to move home. Left with an unclear diagnosis, half a year’s recovery, and total uncertainty, she re-evaluated her life’s direction. The road to a more creative career path became a source of healing as she enrolled in Vancouver Film School’s screenwriting program, a space to explore her love for the vibrational capacity of story. Her journey as a poet was born shortly after her graduation.

She is now a writer/director for TV and film, a script editor, and a story consultant, but really, she is an artist of all sorts with a constant desire to put ideas on a page. Communication is her love language and these are her letters to those out there who, like her, feel drawn to the rhythmic beauty of words.

“Chasing Shadows” is now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $8.60) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY

Title: “Chasing Shadows”

Author: Lauren Gouin

Website: https://laurengouin.com/

Genre: Poetry

Released: August 23, 2024

Paperback ISBN-13: 9781998190546

Hardcover ISBN-13: 9781998190553

Ebook ISBN-13: 9781998190560

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwell.ca )

NEWS SOURCE: Author Lauren Gouin


This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Author Lauren Gouin), who is solely responsible for its accuracy, by Send2Press Newswire. Image, if any, was provided by the news source and not this website or the wire service. Information is believed accurate, as provided by the news source, but is not guaranteed.

To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/embrace-the-unknown-with-a-poetry-collection-that-speaks-to-the-soul-lauren-gouins-chasing-shadows/

Copr. © 2024 Send2Press® Newswire, Calif., USA. -- REF: S2P STORY ID: S2P121955 NOREL-3B

 

Author Brian D. McLean Releases New Book ‘Our Global Crisis,’ a Timely Examination of Climate Change and Societal Collapse

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brian D. McLean, a passionate conservationist and environmentalist, announced the release of his book, “Our Global Crisis” (ISBN: 978-0993607226; Tellwell), an urgent and insightful exploration of the environmental challenges facing humanity today.

Our Global Crisis by Author Brian D. McLean
Image caption: “Our Global Crisis” by Author Brian D. McLean.

As global temperatures rise, natural disasters intensify, and ecosystems degrade, McLean draws comparisons between modern society and the collapse of past civilizations such as the Incas, the Mayans, and the Rapanui of Easter Island. He warns that, without immediate action, we may be headed toward a similar fate.

“Our Global Crisis” takes readers on a journey through the environmental and societal patterns that have led to the downfall of great civilizations. It explores how climate change, rampant consumerism, and humanity’s ongoing exploitation of the planet are pushing us closer to a tipping point.

“Our thirst for consumer goods and other conveniences of life has grown at an alarming and disproportionate rate compared with our needs. This has put an enormous strain on our ability to locate and extract the natural resources of our planet,” writes McLean. He challenges readers to reconsider their impact on the planet, and offers practical solutions for adapting to the realities of climate change.

“The time for action is now,” McLean states. “Humanity’s ongoing exploitation of Earth has created problems that can no longer be ignored. If Earth and Life are to survive, each of us will need to make sacrifices. It is time to adapt. It is time for us to evolve.”

With 22 years of meticulous research, “Our Global Crisis” not only examines the factors contributing to environmental destruction but also presents a clear path toward sustainability. The final chapter provides actionable steps to avert catastrophe, from rethinking energy consumption to fostering a global commitment to conservation.

About the Author:

Brian D. McLean is a former Medical Laboratory Technologist and Information Systems Specialist who turned his passion for the outdoors into a new career focused on environmental conservation. Over the past two decades, he has worked to restore riparian and temperate forest ecosystems affected by clearcut forestry practices. A keen observer of human nature and a devoted environmentalist, McLean has spent the last 22 years compiling and crafting “Our Global Crisis”. When he isn’t working on environmental restoration, McLean enjoys stargazing and astrophotography.

Learn more at: https://www.briandmclean.com/.

“Our Global Crisis” is available for purchase on Amazon and other major online retailers.

Author: Brian D. McLean

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://www.briandmclean.com

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/akJ4S9j

Genre: Climate Change

Released: September 28, 2024

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9780993607226

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://tellwell.ca )

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing


This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Tellwell Publishing), who is solely responsible for its accuracy, by Send2Press Newswire. Image, if any, was provided by the news source and not this website or the wire service. Information is believed accurate, as provided by the news source, but is not guaranteed.

To view the original story, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/author-brian-d-mclean-releases-new-book-our-global-crisis-a-timely-examination-of-climate-change-and-societal-collapse/

Copr. © 2024 Send2Press® Newswire, Calif., USA. -- REF: S2P STORY ID: S2P121812 NOREL-3B

 

McGregor Pedals Introduces the Classic Fuzz Pedal

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its newest pedal: The Classic Fuzz. Designed for both guitar and bass, the Classic Fuzz pedal captures the sound, feel, and response of the original 1960s two-transistor fuzz boxes using all modern, stable parts. It is rich, moody, interactive and in the right hands, untamed.

"It follows on the heels of McGregor's previous acclaimed pedals -- designed and hand-soldered in Canada by Garth Heslop -- including the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal, and the Crunch Plus Overdrive-distortion, a creamy medium-gain pedal," says company founder Garth Heslop.

Like the new Classic Fuzz, all McGregor Pedals are tuned for both guitar and bass.

See the Classic fuzz guitar demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qo_xljBPnw

See the Classic fuzz bass demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlv-ReP_P3Q

THE CLASSIC FUZZ HAS A STRAIGHTFORWARD THREE-KNOB CONTROL SET AND SIDE-MOUNTED TRIMPOT:

* FUZZ: This allows you to dial in the amount of fuzz required. Since most of the action happens in the upper regions of typical fuzz pots, they used a reverse log pot here so that the final 15% starts at noon.

* BASS: this allows you to dial in the amount of bottom end you want. Fully right, this pedal is thick. For a sound more typical of modern silicon fuzz pedals, dial this back.

* VOLUME: This attenuates the post-effect signal.

* LED Brightness (unmarked trimpot on the side): Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler's screwdriver.

KEY CLASSIC FUZZ FEATURES:

* Hand soldered in Canada

* High grade components picked for their superior sound and response

* True bypass with heavy duty switch

* Standard 9-volt DC center-negative power operation (no battery compartment)

* Top-mounted audio jacks and power input to help with packed pedal boards

The Classic Fuzz is currently priced at $185 and can be purchased directly from the McGregor Pedals online store via https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/.

News from McGregor Pedals Inc.

Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its newest pedal: The Classic Fuzz. Designed for both guitar and bass, the Classic Fuzz pedal captures the sound, feel, and response of the original 1960s two-transistor fuzz boxes using all modern, stable parts. It is rich, moody, interactive and in the right hands, untamed.

Related link: https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Unveiling Hidden Treasures: Louise Dupont’s Journey of Healing and Inspiration

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the quiet corners of memory, amidst the shadows of loss, there often lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. For Louise Dupont, author of "Hidden Treasures" (IBSN: 978-0228876014; Tellwell Publishing), the journey to uncover these gems began with a simple photograph - a snapshot of her son.

"The inspiration for Hidden Treasures came from seeing the picture of my son juggling with fire," reflects Dupont. "One day as I was looking at the picture, it came to mind that a book would be written about this."

Yet, it wasn't until she stumbled upon a childhood story penned by her son, nestled among his graduation pictures, that the vision for her book began to crystallize.

"As I read his story I was taken aback by the symbolic messages found in it... I was very comforted by the idea of the ghost made of light that guided my son through the storm and brought him safely home," Dupont shares, her words echoing the poignant themes woven into her son's narrative.

The tale, titled "Lost in the Storm," resonated deeply with Dupont and those who encountered its profound symbolism. "Sure enough - people were quite surprised that such a young person could have written this very meaningful story," she reflects.

With a sense of purpose ignited within her, Dupont embarked on a mission to share her son's story with a wider audience. "Surely the messages contained in this story were not just for my eyes alone," she muses.

Drawing from her own experience of navigating the tumultuous waters of grief and loss, Dupont endeavored to infuse "Hidden Treasures" with a sense of hope and healing. "Since suicide is such a traumatic experience for everyone involved I really wanted the book to be uplifting and healing in nature," she explains.

Guided by words of solace received in sympathy cards and driven by a desire to bring attention to the important topics of suicide and mental health, Dupont meticulously curated every aspect of the book, from its soothing design to the inclusion of children's drawings and healing colors.

"My goal was to create a soothing and peaceful experience for the reader - even though the subject is such a difficult one," she shares.

As "Hidden Treasures" prepares to make its debut, Dupont remains hopeful that her book will serve as a beacon of light for those traversing the labyrinth of grief and healing.

"This endeavor turned out to be my way of bringing attention to the important topics of suicide and mental health issues," she reflects. "I am hopeful that the public will want to explore these themes with me."

In "Hidden Treasures," Louise Dupont invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, where pain gives way to healing, and the shadows yield to the light of hope.

For more information about "Hidden Treasures" and Louise Dupont's journey, purchase a copy of her book here (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/022887601X

Author website: https://authorlouisedupont.com/

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Louise Dupont

Email: authorpress[@]tellwell.ca

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/7gYlIZq

Genre: Memoir

Released: June, 2022

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0228876014

Publisher: Tellwell ( http://www.tellwell.ca/ )

News from Author Louise Dupont

In the quiet corners of memory, amidst the shadows of loss, there often lie hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. For Louise Dupont, author of "Hidden Treasures" (IBSN: 978-0228876014; Tellwell Publishing), the journey to uncover these gems began with a simple photograph - a snapshot of her son.

Related link: https://authorlouisedupont.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Rising Incivility Threatens Local Democracies: ‘Save Your City’ Presents an Urgent Roadmap for Civic Culture Renewal

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tellwell Publishing today announced the release of the 5th Anniversary edition of Diane Kalen-Sukra's seminal book "Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What To Do About It" (ISBN: 978-0228810872; paper). In a climate where rising incivility and toxic culture increasingly threaten local democracies, this book arrives as a timely antidote.

This updated and illustrated edition presents a comprehensive "Roadmap to Renewing Civic Culture," equipping community leaders and citizens alike with practical steps to foster collaborative environments of respect, mutual understanding, and civil discourse.

Kalen-Sukra has spent the past five years on a civility tour (https://www.dianekalensukra.com/media), collaborating with local governments and communities across North America and beyond, to highlight and address the ways in which incivility and toxic behavior obstruct the abilities of cities and communities to manage pressing issues such as the infrastructure deficit, homelessness, and public safety.Top of Form

"The escalation of toxic behavior, from insults to threats to physical violence, significantly erodes social trust, reduces civic participation, and undermines policymaking," Kalen-Sukra says. "This cycle further fuels polarization, creating a vicious loop, which too often leads to dysfunction, resignations and even local governance collapse."

This is underscored by findings from the new Brenner Centre for Justice's report, "Intimidation of State and Local Officeholders: A Threat to Democracy," revealing that 40% of local officials are hesitant to seek re-election due to the surge in abuse and an equal number are reluctant to take on important but controversial issues. This trend disproportionately affects women and people of color, thereby limiting diverse viewpoints and ideas.

"In a democracy, might is not right," says Kalen-Sukra. "Resorting to harassment over political differences is both authoritarian and antithetical to democratic values."

"Local officials and governments are increasingly forced to invest in expensive security measures to protect themselves from their own constituents-the very people they represent and serve," Kalen-Sukra says. "This situation is both tragic and absurd."

"In order to thrive, our local democracies depend on our ability to revive the art of living and working well together," says Kalen-Sukra. "We stand at a crossroads: deeper division or collective renewal. The choice is ours."

"Save Your City" Book Summary

"Save Your City" takes readers on a journey from the perilous terrains of "Bullyville," a place where incivility and toxic culture reigns; to an eye-opening visit to classical antiquity for civic wisdom; to the aspirational streets of "Sustainaville," which prioritizes the civic values of respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility in shaping a more inclusive and resilient future.

The successful journey includes a renaissance of civic values and civic education as vital to fostering the type of culture that can sustain us, our democracy, and our planet.

"Save Your City" is a practical manifesto for anyone committed to the hard work of civic culture renewal. Available at all major booksellers.

Watch the "Save Your City" video book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0945GO3KL8

Discover how you can be part of the solution. Visit https://www.SaveYourCity.ca to learn more, access resources, and get involved. Stay connected by subscribing to the Civic Wisdom newsletter: https://www.SaveYourCity.ca/newsletter

Workbook: A companion workbook is available exclusively with the Local Government Edition of "Save Your City," published by Municipal World: https://www.municipalworld.com/product/save-city-toxic-culture-kills-community/

Video Interviews on "Save Your City" with Diane Kalen-Sukra:

* Municipal World Interview (9 min.) - Explore how local governments can overcome toxic culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll3_ocGoie0

* Charter for Compassion Interview (1 hr.) - Join the Global Book Read of "Save Your City": https://youtu.be/FNntE7xNohg?si=Ow-OQtUdVSEVYNZn

* Media interviews can be found here: https://www.dianekalensukra.com/media

Book Reviews:

"I applaud Diane Kalen-Sukra for devising a blueprint for community change. Every community leader should read 'Save Your City' - pen in hand-and then emphatically implement the strategies." - DR. LEW BAYER, Civility Experts Worldwide

"'Save Your City' is a brilliant book. Practical, grounded in historical lessons, provocative, and right on. This is a timely wake-up call to action for all of us who act and live our values. Civility and respect for the golden rule are not dead. Enjoy this must-read." - SEAN MAGENNIS, former YPO Global President & COO

"'Save Your City' is an inspired and powerful must-read. Our democracy is in peril and this book delivers the right message, by the right person, at the right time." - IRA BASEN, CBC Radio Producer

"'Save Your City' cuts through the toxic fog and plots a course to cohesive communities and better living. Diane Kalen-Sukra sets out a vision-a path forward-to counter the culture of division and reassert the power and dignity of our common purpose." - ROBERT FOX, Former Executive Director, OXFAM

"'Save Your City' is an absolute must-read for leaders. Diane Kalen-Sukra masterfully enlightens us on the challenges of modern governance with the wisdom of classical antiquity to address our increasingly uncivil society." - GEORGE B. CUFF, Governance & Management Consultant

"For the love of community, read 'Save Your City.' You will be taken on a journey that awakens your heart and nurtures our collective hope for a sustainable future." - SAM CHAISE, Executive Director, National & International Christian Agencies

"Congratulations to Diane Kalen-Sukra for taking on this critical topic at a time when democratic institutions are experiencing unprecedented challenges and threats. Everyone working in local government or concerned about the future well-being of representative democracy and civic participation, should read this book." - JERRY BERRY, Municipal Consultant & Educator

About the Author:

Diane Kalen-Sukra, MA, CMC, is an author, keynote speaker, and leading culture transformation expert, sharing insights from over two decades of civic leadership, including her award-winning tenure as city manager.

She is the founder of Kalen Academy, an online training institute for civic leaders and engaged citizens. Diane's published works include "Save Your City" and "Civic Resilience", as well as regular columns in Municipal World and Public Sector Digest.

Website: https://www.dianekalensukra.com/

Follow Diane Kalen-Sukra on social media (@dianekalensukra):

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianekalensukra

X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dianekalensukra

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianekalensukra

About the Publisher:

Tellwell Publishing, founded in 2012, has established itself as a notable company in the world of book publishing, offering an array of author centric services. Situated in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Tellwell operates with the mission to empower authors by providing the tools, guidance and support needed to navigate the complex world of publishing.

CITATIONS:

REPORT: Intimidation of State and Local Officeholders The Threat to Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, January 25, 2024: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/intimidation-state-and-local-officeholders

NEWS ARTICLE: Second Berkeley City Council Resignation This Month Highlights Discord Among Members (KQED, Kelly O'Mara, February 1, 2024) https://www.kqed.org/news/11974504/second-berkeley-city-council-resignation-this-month-highlights-discord-among-members

NEWS ARTICLE: "The most hated people in Gunter": How the government of this North Texas town broke apart (The Texas Tribune, Zack Despart, January 18, 2024) https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/18/gunter-city-council-resignations-railyard/

News from Tellwell Publishing

Tellwell Publishing today announced the release of the 5th Anniversary edition of Diane Kalen-Sukra's seminal book "Save Your City: How Toxic Culture Kills Community & What To Do About It" (ISBN: 978-0228810872; paper). In a climate where rising incivility and toxic culture increasingly threaten local democracies, this book arrives as a timely antidote.

Related link: https://www.tellwellpublishing.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Solve a mystery on the secretive shores of Haida Gwaii in the newly-released ‘Secrets in the Islands: A Sami Series Adventure’ by Lauren de Leeuw

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Young fans of mystery and adventure are in for a treat with the release of Lauren de Leeuw's debut novel, "Secrets in the Islands: A Sami Series Adventure" (ISBN: 978-1998190270). Join twelve-year-old Sami Johnson as her world turns upside down when she finally gets to accompany her world-famous archaeologist parents on a dig.

Excited to tag along and leave the teasing of her rock-climbing club behind, Sami soon realizes that not everything on Haida Gwaii is as it appears to be. Between missing artifacts, dead of night stakeouts, stalkers in the forest and secret tidal caves, Sami begins to wonder if maybe she was better off being left at home.

As the secrets of Haida Gwaii darken and turn deadly, Sami must overcome her fears if she hopes to save her parents, her new friend, and the spirit of the islands themselves. Can Sami find the grit, determination, and most importantly the confidence, to make it through and solve this mystery before it's too late?

"Secrets in the Islands" marks de Leeuw's juvenile fiction debut. Full of adventure, heart, and intrigue, this first installment in the "Sami Series" is sure to entertain as much as it will inspire. Follow Sami on each thrilling adventure as she dives deeper into the world of ancient artifacts and mysterious schemes, and learns to conquer her fears.

Lauren de Leeuw currently resides on Vancouver Island with her husband and two wonderfully energetic children. With a background in journalism, her true passion lies in the adventure novels that fuel her imagination, and the exploration of new travel destinations. Her love for exploration and adventure shines through in "Secrets in the Islands" as she takes readers on a thrilling journey to Haida Gwaii.

Follow Sami on her next adventure at https://samiseriesadventures.com/.

Connect with Lauren de Leeuw on Instagram at @the_sami_adventure.

"Secrets in the Islands" is now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $17.95) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Title: Secrets in the Islands: A Sami Series Adventure

Author: Lauren de Leeuw

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: samiseriesadventures.com

Buy Link: https://amazon.ca/dp/1998190277

Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure

Released: December 14, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781998190270

HARDCOVER ISBN-13: 9781998190287

EBOOK ISBN-13: 9781998190294

Publisher: Tellwell ( http://www.tellwell.ca )

News from Author Lauren de Leeuw

Young fans of mystery and adventure are in for a treat with the release of Lauren de Leeuw's debut novel, "Secrets in the Islands: A Sami Series Adventure" (ISBN: 978-1998190270). Full of adventure, heart, and intrigue, this first installment in the "Sami Series" is sure to entertain as much as it will inspire.

Related link: https://samiseriesadventures.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Emerging Author Douglas A. King Unveils Thought-Provoking Novel ‘An Innocent World’

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Emerging author Douglas A. King has recently released his latest work, "An Innocent World," (IBSN: 978-0228828884; Released July, 2023) a captivating exploration of an alternative reality where the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions are reconsidered. In this book, King envisions a world vastly different from our own, inhabited by immortal beings reminiscent of classic space aliens, promoting a society free from harm and conflict.

In "An Innocent World," King weaves thought experiments with spiritual inquiries, inviting readers to reflect on a realm where compassion and empathy reign supreme. The novel serves as a reminder to aspire towards a world defined by innocence and understanding.

The book is now available in stores and online.

About Douglas A. King:

Douglas A. King is an author with a talent for blending visionary storytelling with philosophical concepts. "An Innocent World" is a testament to his creativity and ability to explore uncharted narratives. For more information about Douglas A. King and his book, visit https://aninnocentworld.com/.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Douglas A. King

Email: authorpress[@]tellwell.ca

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/aVgOikk

Genre: Fiction

Released: July, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9780228828884

Publisher: Tellwell (www.tellwell.ca)

News from Author Douglas A. King

Emerging author Douglas A. King has recently released his latest work, "An Innocent World," (IBSN: 978-0228828884; Released July, 2023) a captivating exploration of an alternative reality where the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions are reconsidered. In this book, King envisions a world vastly different from our own, inhabited by immortal beings reminiscent of classic space aliens, promoting a society free from harm and conflict.

Related link: https://aninnocentworld.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Author Amal Indi Shares the Path to True Happiness in His #1 Best Selling Book ‘Happiness Mountain’

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Amal Indi, a seasoned Solutions Architect with over two decades of experience in the financial sector, has unveiled his profound journey to unlock genuine happiness and inner peace in his latest book, "Happiness Mountain - Make every experience a happy experience" (ISBN: 978-1734068740; October 2023). After years of dedicated research and personal exploration, Amal is now poised to guide readers toward an elevated understanding of happiness, offering them a chance to reshape their lives and find enduring joy.

"Happiness Mountain" isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to a fulfilled and content existence. Drawing from his professional background and personal endeavors, Amal has crafted a comprehensive definition, philosophy, and methodology for happiness that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. The book challenges the notion that happiness is elusive or transient, demonstrating that it can be a constant presence in every facet of life.

"We live in a world where happiness is often misunderstood or fleeting," explains Amal Indi. "But I firmly believe that by understanding the true essence of happiness and adopting a thoughtful approach to every experience, we can cultivate an enduring sense of fulfillment. This book is my earnest attempt to share this philosophy with the world."

Through captivating insights, Amal illustrates the transformational power of his happiness philosophy. He introduces the concept of making every experience a happy one, thereby reshaping daily life into a series of fulfilling moments. Readers are encouraged to abandon the mindset of happiness as a distant goal, and instead, embrace a proactive approach to living joyfully. The book has already made a strong impact with readers, it reached #1 on Amazon's Hot New Release book charts in the Humanism category prior to launching - thanks to a successful pre-sale campaign.

With a clear and actionable methodology, "Happiness Mountain" empowers individuals to take charge of their own happiness journey. Regardless of one's current circumstances, the book offers tools and wisdom to elevate the overall quality of life. It guides readers through a systematic process, helping them not only understand the nuances of happiness but also effectively implement it.

Amal Indi's mission to spread happiness reaches beyond the pages of his book. As a devoted father of two and a resident of picturesque Vancouver, Canada, Amal's aspirations extend to healing the world by enabling people to access genuine happiness, irrespective of their backgrounds.

To embark on your own journey to happiness, "Happiness Mountain - Make every experience a happy experience" is now available on Amazon.

For more information about the author and his transformative work, please visit https://www.happinessmountain.com/.

SUMMARY:

Author: Amal Indi

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: www.happinessmountain.com

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/aKhCpix

Genre: Self-Help

Released: October 2023

ASIN: B0CBSXPNHM

Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1734068740

News from Author Amal Indi

Amal Indi, a seasoned Solutions Architect with over two decades of experience in the financial sector, has unveiled his profound journey to unlock genuine happiness and inner peace in his latest book, "Happiness Mountain - Make every experience a happy experience" (ISBN: 978-1734068740; October 2023).

Related link: https://www.happinessmountain.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

A Powerful Romance Of One Woman’s Journey With Grief And Hope: 91-Year-Old B.C. Woman Publishes Debut Romance Novel

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- A romantic fictional story that follows a long-time single mother's experience with grief, hope, faith, and healing. "Find Me on 4th Street" (ISBN: 978-0228884606; paperback) is Vancouver, B.C. author Colleen Kanten Carbol's debut novel at the age of 91.

A new release, "Find Me on 4th Street," follows Jennifer Landrie, a long-time single mother who upon the graduation of her precocious daughter recognizes the opportunity she has been longing for. She can now open her very own coffee shop, knowing her employer and best friend Hank Larson will stand behind her.

The plan is in motion-that is, until she sets a menu in front of a striking young contractor. When Geoff Armistad flips off his tortoise-shell glasses, Jennifer is immediately dragged into echoes of the past. With eyes as laser-blue as her late husband's, Geoff represents more questions than answers. Furthermore, when feelings blossom for Hank-who may never abandon the memory of his deceased wife-Jennifer finds herself burdened by past grief and future hopes alike. As Geoff is contracted to help with the renovation of Jennifer's coffee shop, Jen's Place on Fourth Street could be the sanctuary of healing each of them needs, if only they would let it.

"Find Me on 4th Street" is an inspiring and heart-warming story that many readers will be able to relate to. Readers of the book have said it is "a very engaging story. Great character development. All in all a terrific read I found it hard to put down."

About the Author:

COLLEEN KANTEN CARBOL discovered her love of writing while communing with the bubbling brook near her childhood home in Red Deer, Alberta. She now delivers home-grown Canadian classics that offer hope for a simpler life in our busy times. She resides in beautiful British Columbia, just a hug away from her children and grandchildren and their menagerie of pets.

"Find Me on 4th Street" is available through Tellwell Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, and Booktopia.

Learn more at: https://colleenkantencarbol.com/

News from Author Colleen Kanten Carbol

A romantic fictional story that follows a long-time single mother's experience with grief, hope, faith, and healing. "Find Me on 4th Street" (ISBN: 978-0228884606; paperback) is Vancouver, B.C. author Colleen Kanten Carbol's debut novel at the age of 91.

Related link: https://colleenkantencarbol.com/%20

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

A Magical Gnome makes his way to earth – just in time for Christmas!

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Magic is everywhere, you just have to believe. Follow Edy the gnome on his whimsical adventures in the human world, while he tries to save the last Golden Believer left on earth. "My Magical Gnome" (ISBN: 978-0228860136; Dec., 2022) is a delightful storybook that can be enjoyed by the young and old alike! Author Monika Blichar is a true renaissance woman. The Polish-Canadian artist is also an entrepreneur, and owner of Monika's Art Boutique, Art World Expo, and Painting Dreams International Art Tours.

Besides writing and illustrating "My Magical Gnome" she also created a custom gnome doll that accompanies the book in a bundle deal, it's available through the website: https://www.mymagicalgnome.com/.

All My Magical Gnomes come to earth to help humans from the Magical World. The mission of each My Magical Gnome varies based on the person who receives the Gnome, but each Gnome's heart power helps magic come to life. They may look small, but they can unlock big imaginations and inspire children's creativity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Monika has been teaching art and languages since 2006 and has a B.A. in English and French with a B.C. College of Teachers accreditation from the University of Victoria, in British Columbia, Canada. Monika is committed to sharing her passion for art with others via projects, community events, and artist retreats in Canada and Europe.

She paints, designs fashion, has illustrated and written several books, and is the host of The Art World Podcast. Monika has also built a team of teachers and facilitators who teach her curriculum, practices, and methods to hundreds of students each month in Canada and abroad. In her free time, Monika enjoys traveling, gardening, learning, and caring for animals including her dogs, cat, and chickens.

To join in on the magical fun visit: https://www.mymagicalgnome.com/

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Monika Blichar

Email: mymagicalgnome[@]gmail[.]com

Website: https://www.mymagicalgnome.com/

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/2qfkZf8

Genre: Children's Literature

Released: December 1, 2022

HARDCOVER ISBN-13: 978-0228860143

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0228860136

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwell.ca/ )

News from Monika Blichar

Magic is everywhere, you just have to believe. Follow Edy the gnome on his whimsical adventures in the human world, while he tries to save the last Golden Believer left on earth. "My Magical Gnome" (ISBN: 978-0228860136; Dec., 2022) by author Monika Blichar is a delightful storybook that can be enjoyed by the young and old alike!

Related link: https://www.mymagicalgnome.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Bikini Empire Announces ‘Dress to Express’ Online Campaign to Raise Awareness of Women’s Mental Health, Self-Care and Individuality

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bikini Empire (BE), a Canadian luxury swimwear line, today announced an international campaign called "Dress to Express" to highlight "dopamine dressing," a psychological, physiological and physical phenomena that ties how we feel to what we wear. BE's goal is to educate and inform women that dressing in any type of clothing should focus on the belief that wearing what makes them feel good is more important than how they look.

BE is a leader in sustainable, ethical bikinis and is launching its newest line in February 2023, focusing its products and messaging on what psychologist's call "enclothed cognition." Colors have long played an impact on the psyche and, historically, have been used to aid in healing. Due to the Covid pandemic, a worldwide economic slowdown, and the long overdue societal discussion about mental health and wellness, BE is refocusing its business model to promote a message of positivity, healing and "Dressing to Express."

BE's business is selling comfortable, sexy and original swimwear. But its owners, Monica and Kelsey Rush, are committed bringing attention to women's mental health, promoting self-care, and making healthy choices to improve how women feel about themselves.

"No one has control over what is going on in our society from a broad perspective," said Monica. "But we do have a choice in how we enrich our lives, overcome pain and suffering, and make a positive decision to improve how we feel about ourselves. Wearing a bikini exposes us physically but it also opens up women to vulnerability, judgment and objectification. BE is committed to helping women realize that they have the power to send a message about how we perceive ourselves - externally and internally. 'Dress to Express' was created to empower women to make decisions based in self-love and expressing individuality."

Bikini Empire is recognized as a cult-classic and considered a trend-setter in women's luxury swimwear focusing on environmentally friendly and sustainable product development. It has evolved to a point where Monica and Kelsey desire to help change women's lives by focusing on the connection between clothing and emotional well-being.

As they work towards launching their new swimwear line, BE is unveiling a series of blogs, articles and promotions online to spread the message of how "dopamine dressing" is woven into the fabric of both their corporate mission as well as its products.

For more information about BE's "Dress to Express" movement, please visit BE's social media sites on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok (#Bikiniempire and/or #BEdresstoexpress).

For more information, visit:

https://bikiniempire.ca/

https://www.verywellmind.com/dopamine-dressing-how-to-dress-for-your-happiness-in-2022-5217231

https://bikiniempire.ca/pages/our-story-1

https://www.facebook.com/BikiniEmpireVancouver

https://www.instagram.com/bikiniempire/

News from Bikini Empire

Bikini Empire (BE), a Canadian luxury swimwear line, today announced an international campaign called "Dress to Express" to highlight "dopamine dressing," a psychological, physiological and physical phenomena that ties how we feel to what we wear. BE's goal is to educate and inform women that dressing in any type of clothing should focus on the belief that wearing what makes them feel good is more important than how they look.

Related link: https://bikiniempire.ca/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

A new book illuminating the real life impacts of depression and anxiety through an evocative fictional narrative

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Author Paul G. Swingle's new novel "Silhouette" (ISBN: 979-8545559596; released Aug., 2022) delivers a brilliant and deceptively simple story, giving us insight into the hearts of two lonely souls. They gaze at each other from a distance, dreaming of forming a bond. Will their fears, depression, and anxiety prevent them from connecting?

On the night of a blue moon, while walking his dog, middle-aged widower Jim sees Gladys on the roof of a neighboring apartment building and is inspired to speak with her. There's just one problem: she can't hear him.

Indeed, Jim isn't even sure that Gladys truly exists-that she isn't just a rooftop patio umbrella silhouetted against the moon. Hampered by debilitating social anxiety, he cannot work up the courage to even wave.

Yet Jim returns to the same spot night after night, and Gladys - who is indeed real - sees him and becomes equally interested. She even contributes to their "conversation," though he cannot hear her either. And while Gladys struggles with her own demons - self-loathing and depression - she is lifted by Jim's attention, even as she describes how difficult her life has been.

Two characters, driven by sadness and a longing to connect. Will they?

About the Author:

Dr. Paul G. Swingle can be considered one of the founding fathers of Clinical Psychoneurophysiology, one of a select few, directly responsible for bringing Neurotherapy out of university labs and clinics to the general populace in the 1980's. His numerous publications including nine books and numerous peer reviewed journal publications.

"Silhouette" is now out independently published and promoted by Tellwell Talent (RRP $7.89) and available through Amazon, Chapters Indigo, and more.

Amazon.com: Silhouette: 9798451441466: Swingle, Paul G.: Books - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C2X6SRY

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Paul G. Swingle

Genre: FICTION

Released: August 2022

PAPERBACK: ISBN-13: 979-8545559596

KINDLE ASIN: B09C2X6SRY

Publisher: Independent

News from Paul G. Swingle

Author Paul G. Swingle's new novel "Silhouette" (ISBN: 979-8545559596; released Aug., 2022) delivers a brilliant and deceptively simple story, giving us insight into the hearts of two lonely souls. They gaze at each other from a distance, dreaming of forming a bond. Will their fears, depression, and anxiety prevent them from connecting?

Related link: https://www.amazon.com/PaulG-Swingle/e/B09F2518KP/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

McGregor Pedals Introduces the Cozmic Fuzzball Pedal

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its third pedal: The Cozmic Fuzzball. It follows on the heels of the McGregor's previous pedals, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal for guitar and bass, released in December 2019 and the Crunch Plus Overdrive, a medium-gain version for guitar and bass released in December 2020.

Designed and built by Garth Heslop, the brand new Cozmic Fuzzball pedal is built on the same foundation as the previous two pedals, though you would never know it. Heslop takes it to the next level by stacking hard clipping with soft clipping and adding an overdriven transistor for that sweet fuzz tone. Beginning with the attack control on minimum the Cozmic Fuzzball delivers distortion with a bright creamy edge.

"As you bring up the attack the distortion gets heavier; by noon on the attack, you have already started to hear fuzz layered in. Both the fuzz and the sustain grow from there. The Cozmic Fuzzball was designed for both guitar and bass," Heslop says.

See the Cozmic Fuzzball demo video here: https://youtu.be/yPtQpVnYh1s

See all three McGregor Pedals here: https://youtu.be/tdcZqE39DXo

The Cozmic Fuzzball has a straightforward control set:

* Attack: This controls strength of the signal hitting the fuzz transistor; more attack = more fuzz and sustain. At the lower end with low output pickups the effect is mild distortion/overdrive. As you bring up the attack the distortion gets stronger. Soon you will hear fuzz starting to layer in. Pin the Attack and you are in fuzz-land. The output of your pickups will have a significant effect on how much fuzz is generated (as will your guitar's volume pot)

* Tone: this is a variable high pass filter; the left side of the range is more for bass guitar, the right for both bass and guitar.

* Vol: This attenuates the amplified and clipped signal after it leaves the tone filter.

* LED Brightness (Unmarked Trimpot on the side): Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler's screwdriver.

Key Cozmic Fuzzball features:

* Hand soldered in Vancouver, Canada

* High grade components picked for their superior sound and response

* True bypass with soft-click switch

* Standard 9-volt DC center-negative power operation (no battery compartment)

* Top-mounted audio jacks and power input to help with packed pedal boards

The Cozmic Fuzzball is currently priced at USD $210 and can be purchased directly from the McGregor Pedals online store via https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/.

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McGregorPedals/

*PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0728s2p-mp-cozmic-pedal-300dpi.jpg

News from McGregor Pedals Inc.

Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its third pedal: The Cozmic Fuzzball. It follows on the heels of the McGregor's previous pedals, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal for guitar and bass, released in December 2019 and the Crunch Plus Overdrive, a medium-gain version for guitar and bass released in December 2020.

Related link: https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Kalyagen and Intelicure Announce Partnership to Distribute STEMREGEN in Canada

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Kalyagen® and Intelicure Health Inc. announced today that they have entered into an agreement to promote and distribute throughout Canada STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).

"We are pleased to announce our partnership with Intelicure to distribute STEMREGEN in Canada," said Christian Drapeau, CEO and Chief Scientist of Kalyagen®. "This will help us deliver on our mission to bring the well-documented health benefits of stem cells to as wide an audience as possible."

The link between a lower number of circulating stem cells and the development of age-related diseases has been well-studied with numerous degenerative conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disease. Increasing the number of circulating stem cells has been documented to enhance tissue repair or improve the course of disease formation in cases of acute myocardial infarction and many other degenerative conditions.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Kalyagen to introduce STEMREGEN to Canada," said Meena Boparai, CEO of Intelicure. "We've been targeting many of the same health issues with other natural products, and we expect that STEMREGEN will be very popular with Canadians seeking to improve their overall health and wellness with the proven benefits of stem cells."

"Having working with the Intelicure team in the past, bringing both companies together to help promote, market and distribute STEMREGEN was a very special honor," said Herbert Dogan, CMO of Kalyagen®.

STEMREGEN® is a unique and patent-pending blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to support ESCM and increase the number of circulating stem cells, supporting the natural ability of the body to repair and stay healthy. Ingredients in STEMREGEN® have been investigated in more than eight clinical studies for their effect on stem cell function, of which five were randomized, double- blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials. STEMREGEN® has wide application in antiaging and overall health maintenance.

About Kalyagen

Kalyagen® was founded by Christian Drapeau, author of the bestseller Cracking the Stem Cell Code. Kalyagen® is a leader in the research and development of natural products aimed at supporting stem cell function of the body. Stem cells constitute the natural repair system of the body, and stem cell enhancers have been documented to strongly contribute to improving health and quality of life. STEMREGEN® is the first product developed by Kalyagen®. STEMREGEN® is a unique blend of proprietary plant-based extracts documented to support Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization and provide other health benefits. For more information, please visit our Website: https://www.kalyagen.com/.

About Intelicure

Intelicure Health Inc. ("Intelicure") is a Canadian health and wellness company that is focused on combining key plant-based ingredients with leading edge technology to develop dietary supplements that maximize health benefits, by providing improved bioavailability over an extended-release period. Intelicure has identified three essential contributors to proactively maintaining a healthy lifestyle and concentrated its efforts on obtaining various product formulations containing CBD, Stem Cell support and Mushroom ingredients, all with a high level of efficacy and bioavailability.

CONTACTS:

Biomics, LLC (dba Kalyagen®)
Herbert Dogan, Chief Marketing Officer (310-433-8072)
hgd@kalyagen.com

Intelicure Health Inc.
Meena Boparai, Chief Executive Officer (604-423-4677)
Info@IntelicureProducts.com
Website coming soon at http://www.intelicurehealth.com/

Social media: @kalyagen #stemthetideoftime #stemthetide #thestemregeneffect

Disclaimer: None of the statements contained in this press release have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. The products and information in the release are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

News from Kalyagen

Kalyagen® and Intelicure Health Inc. announced today that they have entered into an agreement to promote and distribute throughout Canada STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM).

Related link: https://www.kalyagen.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Optimizing fulfillment from facility design down to the everyday operation: Syncontext is transforming the fulfillment and distribution world with innovative optimization technology

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Syncontext Supply Chain, an international supply chain technology firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, today announced the release of its new and innovative end-to-end fulfillment optimization system, SKUstream™, along with unveiling a fresh, new corporate identity.

Combining five solutions in one, SKUstream™ uses its robust data-driven requirement planning engine to optimize fulfillment centers from logistics resource planning, distribution center design and implementation, to daily slotting of items.

As with all Syncontext applications, SKUstream™ is cloud-based, allowing it to easily and consistently leverage operational data from an organization's existing management systems.

With an emphasis on end-to-end fulfillment optimization, SKUstream™ integrates key continuous improvement principles with state-of-the-art algorithms to isolate and eliminate sources of unnecessary waste in fulfillment operations.

"When we talk about waste, we're talking about every key area of waste in the average distribution center," said Robbie Cluett, Director of Business Development & Customer Success. "Movement, space, product damage, time are all examples of the waste that SKUstream will detect and minimize. Ultimately, improving profitability."

With decades of supply chain operational and consulting experience among Syncontext's leadership team, not just on the conceptual and analytical side, but also in implementing the concepts and strategies themselves, SKUstream™ was developed with first-hand knowledge of the challenges being faced daily by supply chain executives.

"Supply Chain Executives are recognizing a more holistic approach to optimization and continuous improvement is necessary. You cannot just look at one or two parts of the operation anymore. There are trade-offs everywhere," said Hector Orozco, President & CEO.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which challenged even the most resilient supply chains, Syncontext gained industry recognition from leaders moving towards end-to-end optimization.

With the worst hopefully behind us, and with supply chains normalizing once again, Syncontext sees end-to-end fulfillment optimization as an essential part of every supply chain executive's tool kit.

To learn more about SKUstream™ and how distribution networks are benefiting from it, follow the link below.

Learn more: https://www.syncontext.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/q3DK2_XfPjU

LOGO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0212s2p-Syncontext-300dpi.jpg

News from Syncontext Supply Chain

Syncontext Supply Chain, an international supply chain technology firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, today announced the release of its new and innovative end-to-end fulfillment optimization system, SKUstream™, along with unveiling a fresh, new corporate identity.

Related link: https://www.syncontext.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

McGregor Pedals Introduces the Crunch Plus Overdrive

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada /ScoopCloud/ -- Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its second pedal: The Crunch Plus overdrive. It follows on the heels of the McGregor's debut pedal, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal for guitar and bass, released in December 2019.

Designed and built by Garth Heslop, the brand new Crunch Plus pedal starts where the Crunch leaves off, building on the same circuit by adding a third gain stage and a second clipping stage. Beginning with the gain at minimum, the Crunch Plus pedal is similar to the Crunch Transparent Overdrive on 3/4 gain with a bit of an edge.

It never loses that edge as you bring up the gain. The Crunch Plus takes it to the next level while still maintaining the transparency you would expect from a McGregor Pedals overdrive pedal and is suitable for both guitar and bass.

See the Crunch Plus demo video here: https://youtu.be/8JEC1qE3i8Q

The Crunch Plus has a straightforward control set:
* Gain: This controls the amount of gain driving the pedal's hard clipping. Minimum setting is similar to the Crunch Transparent Overdrive on 3/4 gain with a bit of an edge. The Crunch Plus pedal never loses that edge, it builds on it as you bring up the gain.
* Tone: A mid-range control that works very much like the tone control on most guitars.
* Vol: This Attenuates the amplified and clipped signal after it leaves the tone filter.
* Trimpot on side of pedal (unmarked) controls LED Brightness: As someone who plays daytime outdoor shows, Garth Heslop wanted a super bright LED; however, this made it horrible to use in any other situation. The added trimpot allows you to vary the LED Brightness from dark stage to bright sun. Please make the adjustment gently using a jeweler's screwdriver.

Key Crunch Plus features:
* Hand soldered in Vancouver, Canada
* High grade components picked for their superior sound and response
* True bypass with soft-click switch
* Standard 9-volt DC center-negative power operation (no battery compartment)
* Top-mounted audio jacks and power input to help with packed pedal boards

The Crunch Drive is priced at $210 and can be purchased directly from the McGregor Pedals online store via https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT
McGregor Pedals
Contact: Garth Heslop
media@mcgregorpedals.com

PHOTO LINKS FOR MEDIA:
[1] https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-1215s2p-crunch-plus-300dpi.jpg

Caption: Crunch Plus pedal.

[2] https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-1215s2p-cto-cp-pedals-300dpi.jpg

Caption: Crunch Transparent Overdrive and Crunch Plus.

News from McGregor Pedals Inc.

Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its second pedal: The Crunch Plus overdrive. It follows on the heels of the McGregor's debut pedal, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal for guitar and bass, released in December 2019.

Related link: https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Data from 1,229 Tastings Reveals Ethiopia as World’s No.1 Coffee Country

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda produce the highest quality coffee in the world, according to data from 1,229 professional tastings analyzed by Bean Poet to mark International Coffee Day (Oct. 1, 2020).

The data visualization shows grades for each of these coffees harvested from around the world between 2010 and 2018 and rated by professionals certified through the Coffee Quality Institute's rigorous training program (https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/).

Coffees from Ethiopia fall higher on the scale than those from any other country.

An interactive version of the graph at beanpoet.com allows users to click on the dots for more information about each individual coffee tested: https://www.beanpoet.com/best-coffee-country/

Birthplace of coffee still No. 1

Consumers looking for the best possible coffee should consider beans with African origins on their next trip to the local roaster.

"Coffee came out of Africa centuries ago, and even today the trained tastebuds of experts can recognize quality from the continent where it all began," said Erik Rolfsen, editor of Bean Poet. "The top three African countries combined export less than one-third of Brazil's output, but these are beans you're sure to find in the connoisseur's cupboard."

The top countries from each of the world's other major coffee-growing regions were, in order:
* South America: Colombia
* Central America: El Salvador
* Southeast Asia: Thailand
* North America: U.S.
* Asia: Taiwan

Data for the analysis came from records kept by the Coffee Quality Institute that are publicly available online.

About International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day on Oct. 1 is a celebration of coffee and all the people around the world who work hard to bring it to us, including farmers, roasters, baristas and coffee shop owners. It was launched in Milan, Italy, in 2015 by the International Coffee Organization and is now in its sixth year.

About Bean Poet

Bean Poet is a site that aims to help people make and enjoy better coffee. You won't find any coffee snobs at Bean Poet, but if you want to become one, it isn't a bad place to start. Learn more at: https://www.beanpoet.com/

*IMAGE link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0928s2p-bean-poet-chart-300dpi.jpg

*Image caption: Data Visualization of coffee ratings by country.

News from Bean Poet

Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda produce the highest quality coffee in the world, according to data from 1,229 professional tastings analyzed by Bean Poet to mark International Coffee Day (Oct. 1, 2020).

Related link: https://www.beanpoet.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

UniConverter Celebrates 11th Anniversary

VANCOUVER, Canada /ScoopCloud/ -- Wondershare UniConverter has reached a milestone as the software celebrates 11 years of providing professional and reliable video converting technology. Through Wondershare UniConverter offerings, hundreds of countries and millions of people enjoy convenient and professional video conversion services.

Because professional-level media conversions required expensive equipment and bulky and resource-intensive software applications, converting the videos was not friendly for everyone. Wondershare observed a need to provide the customer with the video converter that easy to use.

In 2009 the Wondershare released the Video Converter (now Wondershare UniConverter), a product that provides powerful video conversing and easy to use. With continuous advancements, the software has evolved from a video convert function to a multifunctional video toolbox, including video editing, compression, transcoding, merging, burning discs, and more.

Mr. Wu, who is the Product Manager for UniConverter, explained the process as: "From simple video conversions to expert-level post-production projects, UniConverter can do all types media treatments professionally, even consumers with least or no technical background."

Learn more at: https://videoconverter.wondershare.com/

"UniConverter's fast conversion speed, high-quality output, and additional features packed under a single roof make the application a perfect video conversion software for everyone," said 10TopTenReviews, one of the top tech websites popular for its genuine and unbiased evaluations.

A review by one of the UniConverter customers, Lacruz, stated: "I'm a graphic designer, and I need to convert videos on a regular basis. Last year I came across UniConverter, and haven't experienced any issue since then." He further added, "Once I got stuck with something, and the customer support people patiently guided me through the troubleshooting process. I highly recommend this software!"

To meet customers' online conversion needs, Wondershare UniConverter also releases an online video converter solution called Online UniConverter that have equally efficient as its desktop version: https://www.media.io/

About Wondershare:

Founded in 2003, Wondershare is a global leader in software development and a pioneer in the field of digital creativity. Our technology is powerful, and the solutions we provide are simple and convenient. That's why we're trusted by millions of people in over 150 countries worldwide. We help our users pursue their passions so that, together, we can build a more creative world. Learn more at: https://www.wondershare.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/-8CepfXAuNQ

*IMAGE Link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0924s2p-uniconverter-300dpi.jpg

News from Wondershare Inc.

Wondershare UniConverter has reached a milestone as the software celebrates 11 years of providing professional and reliable video converting technology. Through Wondershare UniConverter offerings, hundreds of countries and millions of people enjoy convenient and professional video conversion services.

Related link: https://www.wondershare.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

McGregor Pedals Launches the Crunch Transparent Overdrive Pedal

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- McGregor Pedals Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of their flagship product, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive Pedal for bass and guitar.

Designer Garth Heslop went back to the drawing board to develop this single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal. The Crunch Transparent Overdrive maintains the core tone of a player's setup while adding a breakup that is soft, warm, and musically focused.

"The Crunch Transparent Overdrive was designed specifically for both bass and guitar and works well with other pedals in either a primary or secondary drive position," says Heslop.

Mr. Heslop worked in close collaboration with musicians who have over a combined century of tone chasing experience, both live and in studio.

Novel elements and high-quality parts were combined with traditional design to achieve a pedal that Carter Low, 2016 Grand Prize winner of the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory Competition described as "...very responsive and doesn't mask your tone, just enhances what you got. Exactly what I look for in an overdrive." Carter added, "I can't live without this thing on my board!"

Presented in striking orange powder coat with subtle metal flake, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive pleases the eyes as well as the ears.

The Crunch Transparent Overdrive pedal is available now from WestCoast Guitars and direct from https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/products/crunch-transparent-overdrive-pedal.

About McGregor Pedals Inc.

McGregor Pedals is an independent instrument pedal design and manufacture house located in Vancouver, BC Canada. For more information, please see https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/.

VIDEOS (YouTube):

Bass video: https://youtu.be/y9K21lNu6v8
Guitar video: https://youtu.be/CTOSY-EiTnI

IMAGE LINKS FOR MEDIA:
[1] https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0722s2p-mcgregor-crunch-group-300dpi.jpg
[2] https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0722s2p-mcgregor-crunch-close-300dpi.jpg
*Caption: McGregor Pedals, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive Pedal.

News from McGregor Pedals Inc.

McGregor Pedals Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of their flagship product, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive Pedal for bass and guitar. Designer Garth Heslop went back to the drawing board to develop this single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal.

Related link: https://www.mcgregorpedals.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

America’s Values: Valuegraphics Survey shows Patriotism is the #1 priority, ahead of Family

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Among the 56 core human values that The Valuegraphics Database measures, the average American ranks "Belonging" ahead of "Family" and "Relationships" - a result that reflects the very strong national pride in the U.S.

This means that, as a priority, Country comes ahead of everything else.

It can also explain the fractious divisions within the U.S., as groups coalesce around ideas that bind them together. A brotherhood. A birthright. A backdrop for understanding US feelings of exceptionalism in a global village. An explanation for why "Make America Great Again" resonates either positively or negatively with so many U.S. voters.

By comparison, the rest of the world, on average, places more value on "Family" and "Relationships" above all else.

The distinction is important because what we value predicts how we will behave.

Our values - what we care about most - are the only accurate indicator of who people are, and why they do the things they do. The stereotypes perpetuated by demographic labels have nothing to do with how we decide to behave, and yet are still so pervasive in every aspect of life.

To understand foreign and domestic issues, engage in target marketing, or build consumer profiles, knowing the exact values that trigger behavior for any group of people is a strategic essential.

In Valuegraphics research around the world and in every sector, values of togetherness - like "Family," "Relationships," "Belonging" and "Community" - almost always rank at the top. Which is hopeful for all of humankind, but which clouds the distinctions from one region of the world to the next. After these values of togetherness are set aside, the remaining value sets reflect the unique cultures of different regions in the world.

For example, the rest of the world cares more about "Financial Security" while it is less important in the U.S. - likely because wealth, or the promise of wealth, is part of the work hard/get ahead ethic of the American Dream. Similarly, "Material Possessions" ranks among the top 10 American values compared to the rest of the world. You don't acquire stuff without the wherewithal to buy it.

"Freedom of Speech," a value that is likely a byproduct of the ever-present debate about First Amendment rights, is far more important in the US than the rest of the world.

What do American's care least about? "Service to Others", ranks in last place while around the rest of the world that particular value shows up in the middle of the pack of 56 values. The survey also supports the U.S. spirit of individualism, with values of "Tolerance" and "Peace" rated as less important, compared to the world averages. American's value "Loyalty" lower than the rest of the world, along with "Community," "Personal Responsibility" and "Trustworthiness."

Understanding shared values is the key to understanding what will motivate target audiences to act. All humans spend every waking moment acting on, finding ways to feed, and looking for validation of what we care about most, our values, regardless of the demographic box we fit into.

About Valuegraphics

The Valuegraphics Database defines the shared values of target audiences, regardless of their demographic profiles. It uses a global database informed by neuroscience, psychology and sociology and measures 436 shared human values, wants, needs and expectations. It's accurate to +/- 3.5%, offering a high degree of confidence. Learn more: https://valuegraphics.com/

Media Contact
Ian Edwards
646-477-7940

*IMAGE LINK for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0701s2p-valuegraphics-values-300dpi.jpg

News from Valuegraphics

Among the 56 core human values that The Valuegraphics Database measures, the average American ranks "Belonging" ahead of "Family" and "Relationships" - a result that reflects the very strong national pride in the U.S.

Related link: https://valuegraphics.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

What your Choice of Quarantini says about You: A Valuegraphics Survey

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- During your COVID-19 quarantine, in those Zoom socials, was gin your preferred spirit in your martini shaker? If it was, here's what we know about you and your cohort of gin drinkers, according to The Valuegraphics Database and a new global analysis of what people all over the world care about most - and by extension how they will behave.

Gin drinkers, as a group, break into four main segments:

* 24% are "The Probably Bow Ties" and are loyal to tradition and believe there is one right way to do everything. They place a high value on loyalty, making things happen, and keep an eye on their finances.

* 23% fit a profile called "The Probably No Ties." They are social adventurers, out more nights than they are in, and use their martini as a kind of social prop. They are always looking to grow and will be attracted to anything that offers the opportunity to be a better version of themselves.

* At 21%, "The Food Funsters" are planners, fixated on food, but really don't expect anything will be as good as they'd like. They seek out customization, and are just as happy dining alone as they are in a group.

* 17% are "The Career Drinkers," who live to network and build their social standing. They will drink their martini how everyone else does, so they don't stick out. Influence and wealth are their objectives, and they will do what needs to be done to attain them.

The balance of the sample are splinter groups that are not statistically relevant.

"By knowing what people care about - their values - we know why they behave as they do," says human behavior expert David Allison, founder of The Valuegraphics Database, the first global dataset of human values. "As humans, we spend all our waking hours hunting and gathering anything that will feed and protect our values: the things we care about most. This is our life's work."

It's a distinction that shows the limited range of traditional demographics that put people in categories based on what they are, but tell us nothing about who they are or why they behave as they do.

"Regardless of the demographic boxes you check as a human in society - race, gender, age, income - we learn more from cohorts based on shared values which can predict, with great precision, what people will do next. From a social science perspective, that's a very different narrative," says Allison.

If you wanted to speak to, engage or influence gin martini drinkers, for example, highlight anything that will trigger personal growth, personal responsibility and experiences. These values, from a list of 56 accepted by the scientific community, will be the most powerful.

"Empirical data that isolates what your target audience cares about tells you exactly what buttons to push to influence behavior," explains Allison, "because what we value determines what we do."

National Martini Day is June 19. Drink responsibly.

About Valuegraphics

The Valuegraphics Database defines the shared values of target audiences, regardless of their demographic profiles. It uses a global database informed by neuroscience, psychology and sociology and measures 436 shared human values, wants, needs and expectations. It's accurate to +/- 3.5%, offering a high degree of confidence. Learn more: https://valuegraphics.com/

*Photo link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0610s2p-valuegraphics-300dpi.jpg
*Photo caption: Martini glasses. Credit: Reid Jacob.

News from Valuegraphics

During your COVID-19 quarantine, in those Zoom socials, was gin your preferred spirit in your martini shaker? If it was, here's what we know about you and your cohort of gin drinkers, according to The Valuegraphics Database and a new global analysis of what people all over the world care about most - and by extension how they will behave.

Related link: https://valuegraphics.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

What are the top features of Wondershare Video Repair?

VANCOUVER, British Columbia /ScoopCloud/ -- Videos usually serve as a means for people to conserve memories that they count as precious to them, says Wondershare. Anyone could decide to record the video of a childbirth, birthday, graduation or just about any special event. Our videos are pretty important.

Due to this, it is painful when someone loses a video that is filled with memories. There are a variety of ways and reasons why a video can be lost from a device. It could be through personal error, device malfunctions or the video becomes a corrupted file. Regardless of how we lose our videos, there's always the urge to try and get them back.

When a video gets missing from a personal device, most people usually scamper online to look for different means to help them recover what has been lost. There are a lot of options to choose from online but which of them actually works to do what you want from them. It's too often that popular software online is incompatible with all video types or can't function properly on all devices. This usually left a void for most users to fill and the search for quality continues.

The Wondershare Video Repair is the answer to all your demands. In terms of effectiveness, Wondershare Video Repair ranks high when compared with other video recovery tools. This repair tool is designed to work with a variety of video formats and be compatible with numerous devices. It's the answer to what many users are looking for.

A Wondershare Video Repair is a tool used in video recovery Windows & Mac. This tool is a powerful one used by over 5 million users around the world and in over 160 countries. It was designed by recovery experts who have an extended record till 2003. Due to this, users can trust the quality of what they are being offered and recover all their favorite videos. It can be used to repair all types of corrupt or nonfunctional videos. This video repair tool has been touted as the best around the world because it is capable of fixing videos of a variety of formats including MOV, MP4, M4V, M2TS, MKV, MTS, 3GP, AVI and FLV. It doesn't matter if the video got corrupted during shooting, recording, transferring, editing, converting or processing; Wondershare can help you restore its contents. The versatility of the video repair tool is exactly what makes it so good. It can be used with a variety of devices and requires only a simple process to get it done.

The greatest thing about this tool is any video can be repaired in 3 simple steps;

Select - Choose the corrupt video(s) which you'll like to recover with the tool. Users may decide to choose one or more videos for recovery. There's no limit to the number of videos that can be chosen here.

Repair - Let the video repair tool do its work and repair the video(s) which you have selected. It can repair videos up to seven different formats.

Export - Preview the content of the repaired video and save it to the desired location. This feature can be useful to help confirm the contents of the video before saving it.

Learn more at: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/video-repair-tool.html

What are the features of the Wondershare Video Repair?

The Wondershare Video Repair tool is designed to have the following features;

* Capable of repairing corrupt videos on Windows such as MOV, MP4, M4V, 3G2, 3GP, WMV, ASF and FLV files.
* Capable of repairing corrupt videos on a Mac PC such as MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI and FLV files.
* Capable of repairing videos from any popular storage device such as cameras, GoPro, DJI Drones.
* Users enjoy a free preview of the file being recovered before it is saved permanently in the desired location.
* Can work on videos of any size or any number of videos i.e. no limitations by size or number.
* Capable of repairing Standard Definition, full HD and 4k resolution files.
* Can handle videos corrupted due to errors related to camera, errors when handling videos and other corruption cases.


What users are saying?

There are millions of people in different corners of the world who have used Wondershare to recover their favorite videos. Everyone usually has different reasons for using Wthe ondershare video repair tool but the end results are usually the same - quality video recovery. There are a variety of positive reviews on the use of the app and it seems like people can't just enough of it. The video repair tool truly offers quality. Let's take a look at reviews from other users.

Jack St. Pierre

Super easy to get all of my files back. Also really fast. I tried another program and it took three hours and had zero image previews. This made it so I could see what I wanted to recover and get my images back quickly and easily. definitely recommend!

Robert Farah

I had two HDD in RAW format and after I purchased the software it was easy to install as well as easy to recover all of my lost data. Great product and highly recommended to anyone who lost their data.

Akmam Nm

I was really worried about my files because I took a lot of effort to shoot those videos and while I was moving the files after moving them it just got deleted from my drive and I felt heartbroken with the help of recovery, I got all my files back a real lifesaver.

Chile

Literally saved 3years of work. My son accidentally deleted all my files on USB. Thank God I was able to recover most of it. The drawback, however, is that I had to rebuild the file tree hierarchy that was originally on the USB.

How to get it?

The Wondershare Video Repair tool is available for download online. For Mac users, it's available at $39.95 per month, $49.95 per year and $79.99 for r lifetime. For Windows users, it's available at $29.95 per month, $39.95 per year and $69.99 for lifetime.

Learn more at: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/video-repair-tool.html

News from Wondershare Inc.

Videos usually serve as a means for people to conserve memories that they count as precious to them, says Wondershare. Anyone could decide to record the video of a childbirth, birthday, graduation or just about any special event. Our videos are pretty important.

Related link: https://www.wondershare.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Cake in a Card? InstaCake Cards are Ideal Way to Share Virtual Celebrations

VANCOUVER, British Columbia /ScoopCloud/ -- InstaCake has figured out the perfect way for people to share their love - even if they're quarantined at home alone. These cakes in a card are ideal for just about anyone who has something to celebrate - a birthday, anniversary, job promotion and more.

Originally designed to help people celebrate birthdays together while apart, the current stay-at-home orders circling the globe, have opened up a whole new world for InstaCake. It's stepping up to help spread a little happiness and love and it just so happens to come with frosting on top.

"I've had many people share stories with me about their social media celebrations," Sarah Neal, the founder/creator of InstaCake, says. "For example, a group of business colleagues who were all working at home were able to share in a co-worker's birthday celebration. They all got online and their colleague opened the card, made the cake and blew out the candle. Everyone cheered her on."

Neal shares that from a young age, baking was always a passion. She worked in food technology for a large European frozen food supplier and learned some tricks of the trade that later helped her to launch InstaCake.

The clever card design incorporates all the elements for a delicious cake that can be made just about anywhere, anytime. All the recipient needs to do is add a few tablespoons of water and then place it in the microwave for one minute. There's frosting, sprinkles and a candle too.

"InstaCake is much more than a gimmick cake," Neal says. "I've been baking since I was six and had to create something that was not just fun and looked good, but tasted delicious too. This fits the bill."

All cakes are gluten and peanut free. They're made with real eggs, sugar, butter, rice flour and high-quality vanilla. After countless blind taste tests, a light, fluffy and flavorful cake emerged.

"Now people can have their cake in a card and eat it too," Neal says. "It's not just a novelty, it's a celebration in a box."

InstaCake's cards include a personalized message and are available with free delivery in North America. For outside mainland USA or worldwide orders, please visit: https://instacakecards.com/

Watch a YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/_aHwqNVF6dM

* PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/20-0408s2p-instacake-300dpi.jpg
* Photo Caption: InstaCake - Cake in a Card.

News from InstaCake Cards

InstaCake has figured out the perfect way for people to share their love - even if they're quarantined at home alone. These cakes in a card are ideal for just about anyone who has something to celebrate - a birthday, anniversary, job promotion and more.

Related link: https://instacakecards.com/

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

San Jose Sharks Coach Peter DeBoer Headlines the 2019 TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference in Toronto

VANCOUVER, Canada /ScoopCloud/ -- San Jose Sharks Head Coach Peter DeBoer will headline the 2019 TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference taking place July 18-20 at Ryerson University in Toronto. The eighth annual hockey conference features more than 50 professional presenters and is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of hockey coaches ever assembled.

Presented by The Coaches Site, the TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference attracts hundreds of coaches of all levels from across North America and Europe to learn about the latest coaching trends, strategies and technologies. The event is a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, panel discussions, live interviews, networking and on-ice demonstrations

In addition to DeBoer this year's conference features a slate of inspirational speakers, including Sweden's Men's National Team Head Coach Rikard Grönberg, NHL Coach Bob Boughner, NHL Executive Mike Gillis, and Winnipeg Jets Assistant Coach Todd Woodcroft. New this year is a special panel on how sports technology has revolutionized hockey coaching.

"Hockey has an amazing community of coaches and it's wonderful to see coaches working at the highest level so committed to sharing their knowledge," said Aaron Wilbur, Executive Director, The Coaches Site. "It is important for all coaches to stay current, innovate and open their minds to new ideas and philosophies. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect some industry leaders."

TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference Feature Presenters
* Peter DeBoer, San Jose Sharks Head Coach
* Bob Boughner, NHL Head Coach
* Mike Gillis, NHL Executive
* Rickard Gronberg, Sweden's Men's National Team Head Coach
* Todd Woodcroft, Winnipeg Jets Assistant Coach
* Tyler Dietrech, Manager of Video and Analytics Hockey Canada
* Greg Powers, Arizona State Head Coach
* Paul McFarland, Florida Panthers

"The TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference has become an annual destination. Where coaches and leaders can be inspired by the industry's top experts as they look to develop the next generation of players both on and off the ice," said TeamSnap General Manager Ken McDonald. "This conference is the perfect companion to TeamSnap's ongoing support of hockey coaches."

TeamSnap has a long history of supporting hockey teams with its easy-to-use platform to register, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the hockey season. Overall, more than two-thirds of all minor hockey teams in Canada use TeamSnap throughout their hockey season. TeamSnap is the official team and sports management tool for Hockey Canada.

The TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference is open to coaches of all levels. Limited registrations are still available at http://www.HockeyCoachesConference.com.

About The Coaches Site:
Founded in 2010, The Coaches Site is the online source for the latest news and information regarding the coaching profession. We share the stories, ambition and knowledge of the men and women who strive to extract the very best in human performance. The Coaches Site's premier coaching event is the TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference - attracting more than 400 coaches from across North America and Europe. Visit http://www.thecoachessite.com/ for more information.

About TeamSnap:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. More than 20 million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. For more information, visit http://www.teamsnap.com/.

For additional information, please contact
Greg McIsaac Communications
greg.mcisaac@teamsnap.com
416-458-3591

News from TeamSnap

San Jose Sharks Head Coach Peter DeBoer will headline the 2019 TeamSnap Hockey Coaches Conference taking place July 18-20 at Ryerson University in Toronto. The eighth annual hockey conference features more than 50 professional presenters and is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of hockey coaches ever assembled.

Related link:

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Wondershare Recoverit Free Helps Customers to Solve the ‘USB Device Not Recognized’ Problem

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Wondershare has released the latest update of Recoverit, which can recover data under different scenarios. It can also solve the "USB Device not recognized" problem as well: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/flashdrive-recovery/flash-drive-not-recognized.html.

It has been observed that while using a USB device, users get this unwanted prompt. In most of the cases, they are not able to access the data stored on the USB device after getting the error. Though, with Recoverit, they can retrieve their data and fix this issue at the same time.

Whenever there is a specific problem with the USB device, Windows give the related prompt. This doesn't allow users to access the USB device. Ideally, there could be numerous reasons behind this issue, depending upon various factors.

Some of them could be as follows:
* The connected USB device has been corrupted.
* There is a problem with Windows drivers and the operating system can't read the device.
* The error code 43 (descriptor request failed) can also cause this issue.
* A change in the BIOS settings can also be related to it.
* If there is a problem with the USB port (a physical damage), then Windows can't load the connected device.
* The operating system was not able to load the needed drivers.

Use Recoverit Free to recover data from USB Device:

Recoverit is a freely available tool, which is developed by Wondershare. It can recover lost or deleted data from a computer under different scenarios. Besides recovering data from a system's hard disk, it can also perform a data recovery operation on external devices (like USB flash drive). Whenever users get the "USB Device not Recognized" prompt, they are not able to access the stored data on the external device. Though, Recoverit can be used to recover files from USB: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/flashdrive-recovery/recover-files-from-usb.html

All they need to do is connect the USB drive to their system and perform a data recovery operation on it. The application will perform a quick scan and will display the retrieved results. Users can preview the recovered data and restore it to any location. Since the application provides a preview of the data, users can select the type of data that they wish to recover selectively.

Furthermore, if a user is not satisfied with the results, then an "All-Around Recovery" scan can also be performed. While it might take more time, the results would also be better. Therefore, Wondershare Recoverit provides two different scanning methods that can help users recover the lost, deleted, or inaccessible data.

It is recommended to save the recovered data in a safe location instead of the USB device again. This is because the USB device could be corrupted and it is simply more convenient to save the recovered data somewhere safe.

Why choose Wondershare Recoverit Free?

Recoverit free https://recoverit.wondershare.com/data-recovery-free.html is one of the most advanced and reliable data recovery tools. Not just to recover data from a USB device, it can also perform data recovery under numerous other situations as well. Here are some of the reasons why one should choose this remarkable data recovery tool.
* Recoverit is developed by Wondershare, which is known to come up with one of the first and most successful data recovery tools.
* Wondershare Recoverit it available for free. Though, a user can always buy its Pro version to access its premium features.
* It provides a preview of the recovered data so that users can selectively recover the content of their choice.
* It also supports data recovery from the computer's hard drive, Recycle Bin, memory card, and other external devices.
* From a lost partition to a virus attack and accidental deletion to the formatting of data - it can perform a reliable data recovery in different cases.
* Two different scanning algorithms are used to retrieve the lost, deleted, or inaccessible data.
* Users can recover their photos, videos, music, documents, emails, and all the major types of content.

By using the latest and freely available version of Wondershare Recoverit, anyone can restore their lost or deleted content. It can also help users solve the "USB Device not Recognized" error as well, without facing any unwanted issues. The tool can be downloaded for free from its website.

Website: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/tA7GKWD2npY

News from Wondershare Inc.

Wondershare has released the latest update of Recoverit, which can recover data under different scenarios. It can also solve the "USB Device not recognized" problem as well. Recoverit is a freely available tool, which is developed by Wondershare.

Related link:

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

Wondershare’s Recoverit Free for Mac Gets Data Back on Track

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- A robust and reliable free data recovery software with high data recovery rate announced with the release of its Wondershare Recoverit Free for Mac. This software enables you to recover data lost due to system crash, virus attacks, external device malfunction, lost partitions, formatted drives, emptying the recycles bins and even deleted files.

1. Recoverit for Mac - A Reliable free data recovery solution for Mac

This impressive software for Mac comes from the well-established Wondershare Technologies which has a vast category of software such as Filmora, dr.fone, PDFelement, Video Converter Ultimate. Now Recoverit for Mac assists professionals all over the world. This software varies in terms of use, for example, it can do: video editing, data transfer between different devices with different operating systems, faster PDF editing and now easier and faster data recovery for all Mac users as well. It has made sure that it lives up to the high expectations of Mac users all over the world.

"Our drive to create a simpler world through better technology starts at the top," said Tobee Wu Founder and CEO of Wondershare Technology.

Recoverit software will give you cutting-edge services in terms of execution and technological advancement. It offers reliable Mac Data Recovery with 96 percent Recovery Rate. Download here: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/data-recovery-free.html

Using the software doesn't require too much acumen or a geek to figure out the working of the software. It's easy to use and very fast too. It's up-to-date and the latest version may be downloaded from their official website.

With the latest release comes a remarkable feature that now lets you recover data lost from external devices or in other words from USB device that are probably corrupted using the "External Devices Recovery" feature and is compatible with MacOS system including High Sierra 10.13

2. Use Recoverit to recover trash Mac

Using Recoverit to recover trash Mac is a simple three step process: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/recycle-bin/recover-trash-mac.html

First of all, you will have to download, install and launch the software.

Then from the options given, choose the data loss recovery option, that is, deleted files recovery, recycle bin recovery, formatted drive recovery, external device data recovery, virus attack data recovery, system crash recovery or the all-round recovery option.

Automatically a deep scan will be executed by Recoverit for Mac to locate the path of the data lost.

Note: The all-round recovery option is a good choice to deeply search for lost data on your Mac.

There are many occasions wherein you accidentally end up deleting the data or you face data loss due to some unknown reasons. In these circumstances, Recoverit is deemed to be a lifesaver if not a miracle worker for your Mac.

3. With the release of MacOS High Sierra 10.13, Recoverit has also made a vital upgrade to ensure the recovery rate.

Recoverit made vital upgrades for its Mac version to support the latest release of Mac OS High Sierra 10.13 and ensured its effective integration with the latest version. Although as per industry reports the release of MacOS High Sierra 10.13 affected the recovery rate of many software, Recoverit upgraded its Mac version so that its users remain unaffected. It is one of the best Mac data recovery software solutions.

Recoverit for Mac has revolutionized the ease with which it can recover data lost. We have mentioned a few of them below:

Response Time:

With a team of recovery experts since 2003, you are sure to have your data recovered in the shortest time possible. It usually takes longer to retrieve lost data and with the options of so many ways to try this that may end up in catastrophic failure. Recoverit for Mac is the surest way to do so, even for the MacOS High Sierra 10.13 with many users having attested to data recovery in less than 5 minutes.

Speed:

With an advanced data recovery algorithm, be sure that the speed with which the software undertakes this procedure to scan the computer and retrieve lost data is undeniably remarkable. The sturdy scan operations assist you to locate all possible bytes of data on the storage devices.

Powerful:

Recoverit for Mac is 100 percent secure with a virus-free guarantee. You, therefore, need not worry about any malicious activity on your latest upgrade to MacOS High Sierra 10.13 as well. With a powerful algorithm, it runs scans very smoothly and successfully.

Pricing:

Wondershare gives a 7-day back money guarantee and this proves to be a wonderful bargain to users across the globe. To the users who want to try out the software beforehand, there is a 15-day free trial period up for download as well.

This is a sensational software that is not just for the tech savvy but is appealing to all those who have storage devices, ranging from a Mac to a USB. The software is available for all Mac users and is a perfectly optimized, fast and worthwhile tool.

To get further updates and information about the Recoverit Free for Mac software, you can visit their website at: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/data-recovery-mac.html

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/tA7GKWD2npY


News from Wondershare Inc.

A robust and reliable free data recovery software with high data recovery rate announced with the release of its Wondershare Recoverit Free for Mac. This software enables you to recover data lost due to system crash, virus attacks, external device malfunction, lost partitions, formatted drives, emptying the recycles bins and even deleted files.

Related link:

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

CounterFlow AI is lead sponsor for SuriCon 2018

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI, which uses streaming machine learning technology at the network edge to help cyber defenders quickly detect and respond to network threats, has been announced as the lead sponsor for the fourth annual SuriCon 2018, a conference dedicated to Suricata and open source security technologies, projects, and initiatives.

SuriCon brings the Suricata community together for three days of talks, trainings, and roadmap brainstorming. The 2018 conference is once again coming back to North America and is being held in Vancouver, B.C. from November 14 to 16, 2018.

"We are thrilled to have CounterFlow AI as our principal sponsor for this year's event," said Kelley Misata, PhD, Executive Director of the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), which organizes and manages the conference. "Security sponsorships from organizations committed to Suricata's mission, and to the community, are critical as the need for stable and robust security technologies grows. SuriCon would not be possible without the support of companies like CounterFlow AI."

"We are looking forward to SuriCon 2018, and to sharing our vision for integrating machine-learning with best-of-breed security technologies like Suricata," said Randy Caldejon, CounterFlow AI's CEO. "Our goal is to make data science and machine learning tools practical and accessible to threat hunters."

"CounterFlow AI is also an OISF sponsor, and several of our team have been active members of the Suricata community for many years. It was simple decision for us to also support this important security conference."

SuriCon has been over 95% sponsor-funded to date, meaning that no OISF funds need to be diverted from the organization's principal goal of funding ongoing Suricata development. With CounterFlow AI funding, the 2018 conference will also include a new "Capture the Flag" contest. SuriCon has sold out in all previous years, and is on track to do so again in 2018.

About CounterFlow AI:

CounterFlow AI, Inc., a Virginia-based company, designs and builds threat-hunting solutions for world-class security operation centers (SOC). The company is redefining the art of threat hunting by utilizing machine learning and sensing at the edge of the network to drive targeting operations in real time. CounterFlow AI's flagship product, ThreatEye, is more than a traditional intrusion detection system (IDS). It is a threat detection platform that integrates signature inspection, machine learning, and adaptive packet capture, enabling security analysts to significantly reduce time to detection and response.

For more information, visit https://counterflow.ai/.

About OISF:

The Open Information Security Foundation is a non-profit organization created to build community and to support open source security technologies like Suricata, the world-class IDS/IPS network monitoring engine. OISF is dedicated to preserving the integrity of open source security technologies and the communities that keep them thriving. Our team and our community includes world-class security and non-profit experts, programmers, and industry leaders dedicated to open source security technologies.

Suricata is a free and open source, mature, fast, and robust network threat detection engine capable of real time intrusion detection (IDS), inline intrusion prevention (IPS), network security monitoring (NSM) and offline packet capture (pcap) processing. Suricata's fast-paced community-driven development focuses on security, usability, and efficiency.

For more information, visit https://oisf.net/.

News from CounterFlow AI

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI, which uses streaming machine learning technology at the network edge to help cyber defenders quickly detect and respond to network threats, has been announced as the lead sponsor for the fourth annual SuriCon 2018, a conference dedicated to Suricata and open source security technologies, projects, and initiatives.

Related link:

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.

MiniTool News: MiniTool Releases the Best Backup Solution, MiniTool ShadowMaker

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada /ScoopCloud/ -- MiniTool Solution Ltd. today announced the release of MiniTool ShadowMaker Beta 2.0 - a brand new yet professional data protection solution.

MiniTool ShadowMaker Beta 2.0 is an all-in-one disk partition backup and disaster recovery solution for PCs. What can it handle? Well, no matter you need to back up Windows OS, selected partitions, and even the whole disk, you just turn to it. With a copy of backup, you are able to restore computer to a previous state once a disaster occurs, like system crash, hard drive failure, etc. It is FREE for home users now but does not support Windows Server.

Main Features:

MiniTool ShadowMaker is capable of dealing with many backup tasks. As free backup software, this is indeed praiseworthy.

Benefits with this beta version:

1. Local/Remote Backup: enables to back up the local computer or remote computer in the same LAN.
2. Backup System: Back up Windows system in case that some day it fails to boot.
3. Back up Disk: Back up basic disk, including the system disk to make the most intact copy of your data.
4. Schedule Backup: Schedule backup task and set to back up daily weekly, monthly or on event.
5. Manage Backup: Manage backup tasks such as to add differential and incremental backups based on the former backups, to restore a backup image.
6. Universal Restore: Restore Windows operating system to a bare computer or dissimilar hardware. In this way, you successfully avoid the tedious of reinstall OS and necessary applications.
7. Bootable Media Builder: Create WinPE-based bootable media to restore system to a normal state when there is a need.

Improvements on Old Functions:

Based on the original system backup function, this backup software has gained the following new features:

1. Totally new interface, clear and intuitive.
2. Separate Restore feature to the main interface.
3. Automatically detect and add existed backup files to backup list in Windows and WinPE.
4. Support inputting IP address and PC name to NAS path, and enhance the ability to check whether a NAS path is valid.
5. Some bug fixes.

The beta version is totally free for Windows home users. Those who are interested in the beta testing can never miss out.

FOR TRIAL: http://www.minitool.com/backup/system-backup.html

About MiniTool Solution Ltd.:

MiniTool Solution Ltd. is a software development company located in Canada. After years of development, now it has become a professional data care company, which offers multiple programs to help users resolve issues: its partition manager software - MiniTool Partition Wizard is effective in disk partition management; the data recovery software - MiniTool Power Data Recovery is devoted to recovering lost/deleted data due to various causes; and Mobile Recovery for iOS/Android are recent data recovery software solutions. Now MiniTool ShadowMaker is released to make up for the deficiency of disk imaging software.

Learn more at: http://www.minitool.com

*VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Ks-t6_h7Srg

*IMAGE for Media: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/17-0626s2p-MiniTool-ShadowMaker-300dpi.jpg

News from MiniTool Solution Ltd

MiniTool Solution Ltd. today announced the release of MiniTool ShadowMaker Beta 2.0 - a brand new yet professional data protection solution. MiniTool ShadowMaker Beta 2.0 is an all-in-one disk partition backup and disaster recovery solution for PCs.

Related link:

This version of news story was published on ScoopCloud™ (ScoopCloud.com) - part of and © the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.