Innovative and Interactive Los Angeles Pop Up Museum Celebrates Love and Connection

The Los Angeles Museum of Love is an interactive experience for couples or friends looking to explore their bonds of connection during the season of love.

Los Angeles, California., December 19, 2019 -- The Los Angeles Museum of Love, an innovative pop-up museum dedicated to celebrating the adventure of connection, will open to the public in Los Angeles on January 14, 2020 for a limited engagement throughout the Valentine’s season.

Step into an interactive bonding experience at the Los Angeles Museum of Love by traveling through the various stages of a relationship. The museum is filled with interesting information and exhibits about relationships and love. Also featured are a number of couple’s activities that will provoke new insights into the dynamic, unexplored aspects of one another. The interactive experience offered by the museum is designed to enhance any romantic or friendship relationship.

Entrance to the Los Angeles Museum of Love, located in the East Hollywood/Melrose area of LA, is via reservation only. Entrance times will be staggered to allow couples ample personal space while exploring the museum together. During their time in the museum, couples will enjoy activities and exhibits that actively engage them in exploring their relationship. Additionally, each partnership will be given a memory book at the beginning of their adventure as a memento to commemorate and record their special experience.

The museum was designed and produced by Amy Sweetman, a professor of psychology, as a gift to the couples of Los Angeles during the season of love. Entrance fees are $32 per couple and cover the cost of staffing and maintaining the museum.

“The Los Angeles Museum of Love has truly been a labor of love for me,” said Amy Sweetman, founder and designer of the museum. “I wanted to give couples in LA a fun, interactive space that allows them to strengthen their connection while exploring the various stages of a relationship. My hope is that through the museum’s thoughtfully designed exhibits and experiences, couples visiting it will leave with a newfound appreciation of each other and their relationship.”

To learn more about the Los Angeles Museum of Love or to reserve a time to visit the museum, visit https://www.losangelesmuseumoflove.com/.

Contact:
Amy Sweetman
Los Angeles Museum of Love
4320 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
626-993-5087
info@losangelesmuseumoflove.com
https://www.losangelesmuseumoflove.com

US Capital Global Securities Increases Its Offering of Impact Investment Opportunities

San Francisco-based global private financial group further strengthens its commitment to socially beneficial and economically profitable investments.

San Francisco, California, USA., December 20, 2019 -- US Capital Global Securities, the FINRA-registered broker-dealer affiliate of US Capital Global, is committed to offering accredited investors a wide array of social and environmental impact investment opportunities in the lower middle market.

Currently, this includes the opportunity to invest up to $5.5 million in OncoGenesis [https://www.uscapglobalsecurities.com/investment-overview/oncogenesis-investment-overview.html], a MedTech company formed to provide women worldwide with access to point-of-care screening for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer found in women, with approximately half a million dying unnecessarily each year. It also includes the opportunity to invest up to $14 million in Smart Matrix® [https://www.uscapglobalsecurities.com/investment-overview/smart-matrix-investment-overview.html], a next-generation wound-care company.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global has provided asset management and corporate financial services for over twenty years, focusing on lower middle market financing and investment banking. US Capital Global has extensive experience in leading firms with a forward-thinking approach in both FinTech and MedTech impact investments. All securities are offered by the group’s broker-dealer affiliate, US Capital Global Securities.

“Since US Capital Global’s beginnings, our intention has been to lead the way in social and environmental impact investing, especially in the lower middle market,” said Charles Towle, CEO at US Capital Global Securities. “We aim to invest in companies that address the world’s major social and environmental challenges, while generating long-term wealth for investors. Sustainable projects, positive impact infrastructure, and job-creating corporate financing can all do social good while also being profitable for our investors. We are very pleased to now be increasing our range of impact investment opportunities.”

Through its California-based foundation, US Capital Global supports programs that help solve crucial social and environmental issues in the US and abroad, working in partnership with innovative, world-class single family offices, multi-family offices, sovereign and royal families, and their funds, foundations, and portfolio companies.

About US Capital Global:
US Capital Global Securities LLC [https://www.uscapglobalsecurities.com] is the FINRA-licensed broker-dealer division of US Capital Global that acts as placement agent for growth-stage companies, projects, and investment funds. Since 1998, US Capital Global has been committed to providing small and lower middle market businesses and investors with sophisticated debt, equity, and investment opportunities usually available only to larger middle market companies and institutional investors, using the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation. US Capital Global manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services.

Gulf South Janitorial is Ready to Make Mississippi Businesses Look Spic and Span

Ready to sweep businesses off their feet, Gulf South Janitorial wants to make offices look clean and sanitized.

Gulfport, Mississippi, December 19, 2019 -- Accredited with the Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce, Gulf South Janitorial is ready to take on a variety of cleaning needs.

Gulf South Janitorial holds themselves to a high standard when it comes to customer service. They believe that every aspect of the cleaning job, no matter the size, contributes to the overall quality of their service to customers. With that in mind, their many staff members focus on making sure that their cleaning techniques and services are done according to specific requirements. Gulf South Janitorial pays attention to detail and knows that every job they do is unique.

“We consult with clients and business to create detailed schedules to fit their needs. Whether it’s a one-time spring cleaning or a more regular cleaning process, we want to make sure that we meet their requirements.”-Nicole Regan, Owner

With cold and flu season just around the corner, Gulf South Janitorial wants to help protect you and your staff from getting sick. They know all the little places that bacteria and viruses like to hide in, and with this knowledge in mind they can help to keep your space clean and sanitized. Gulf South Janitorial sets the cleaning bar high when it comes to sanitation.

Gulf South Janitorial will leave no corner uncleaned when it comes to janitorial and office cleaning in Gulfport. With their superior service, attention to detail, and customizable schedules, you’re sure to have your business looking spotless.

Vindico Celebrates 10,000 Stores by Opening Opportunity

To celebrate the opening of its 10,000th store Vindico has launched ‘Opening Opportunity’, a business-for-good campaign that gives the opportunity of education for every brand opened. At the launch event, held at Waitrose & Partners at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, Vindico CEO & Managing Director, Richard Kim, announced that Vindico had given 10,000 days of schooling to children in India through its partnership with the social enterprise B1G1.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates., December 18, 2019 -- To celebrate the opening of its 10,000th store Vindico has launched ‘Opening Opportunity’, a business-for-good campaign that gives the opportunity of education for every brand opened. The opening of Waitrose & Partners at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi is the 10,000th time Vindico has coordinated the people and processes that need to come together to open a retail brand’s store inside a new shopping centre project.

In celebration, Vindico has given 10,000 days of schooling to children in India to launch ‘Opening Opportunity’, an initiative that gives the opportunity of education for every shop or restaurant that Vindico helps open.

Hitting this milestone reflects Vindico’s track record and passion for working with retail property developers and the businesses behind the brands that create a new shopping centre’s retail experience, a role growing in importance as retail property reinvents itself to meet the expectations of digital age customers.

Peter Row, Vindico Co-Founder explains: “As entrepreneurs, we understand the role business can and should play in making a positive impact and as we have expanded internationally, we have always sought to be gracious guests in the countries we operate in. ‘Opening Opportunity’ puts these two values into action by becoming a business for good that gives back to the communities that host us.”

“The next 10,000 brands we open in retail development projects will be very different – who they are, their physical formats and evolving commercial models. We see most of these being delivered in emerging markets such as India, where we will be launching in 2020, which as they open will also give many more children something we value greatly - the opportunities that come from education.”

About the ‘Opening Opportunity’ launch event, Morne Fourie, General Manager for Marketing at Waitrose UAE said: “Vindico representing our Landlord partner, Gulf Related, made it easy for our team to focus on the design and fitout of our new store by managing the complexity that comes with opening in a large shopping centre project. We are happy we could celebrate our collective effort in our new Waitrose Al Maryah.”

Liam Collins, Senior Project Manager at Gulf Related, commented: “I have worked with Vindico on a number of retail projects both in the UK and the UAE. It is reassuring to have Vindico as a partner as their experience and expertise is crucial to providing a positive outcome for the mall opening, as evidenced at The Galleria Al Maryah Island. The Gulf Related team is happy that their 10,000th store opened at The Galleria Al Maryah Island and congratulate them on launching ‘Opening Opportunity’.“

About Vindico | https://www.retailmomentum.com/vindico
Vindico brings brands and buildings together to give owners and developers of shopping centre projects certainty over what their opening day will look like. Established in 2002, Co-founders Marc McQuain and Peter Row set out to keep the construction-centric development process focused on its end game – customers and opening the shops &restaurants they come for. Vindico has opened 10,000 brands in 65 properties across three continents including Dubai Festival City, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, Yas Mall, Dubai Airport, Mall of Qatar and The Galleria Al Maryah across the Middle East.

About B1G1 – Business for Good | http://www.b1g1.com
B1G1 is a social enterprise and non-profit organization with a mission to create a world full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small- and medium-sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories. Every business transaction (and as a result, the business ‘day-to-day activity) can impact lives.

AsiaPresswire Launches Press Release Distribution Service to Asia Media Outlets

AsiaPresswire launches its press release distribution service to Asia media outlets recently. AsiaPresswire.com offers press release services in Asia including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Hong Kong., December 11, 2019 -- AsiaPresswire launches its press release distribution service to Asia media outlets recently. AsiaPresswire.com offers press release services in Asia including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.

AsiaPresswire is a famous news wire in Asia. Its main business is to issue press releases to following regions including: Asia-Pacific region (Australia, New Zealand, the United States, China), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore), East Asia (Japan, South Korea), Greater China (Hong Kong, Taiwan, China), and the Middle East (the united Arab emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt).

AsiaPresswire has a strong media network. It will send corporates stories to well-known media outlets around the world, such as Bloomberg.com, Nasdaq.com, Reuters.com, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News, AFP, Forbes, Sina, PCHome, ETNet.

The following is AsiaPresswire's Southeast Asia press release distribution Package

High rate inclusion of

- yahoo finance - SG/AU/NZ
- yahoo news - SG/AU/NZ
- Asiaone - SG
- Share Investor - SG
- Shares Investment - SG
- Singapore Friendly - SG
- Singapore News Blog - SG
- SingaporeanBiz - SG
- Technology Informs - SG
- Whatech.com - AU
- other 20 top media in Malaysia, Philippine, Vietnam & Indonesia
- 3 Pictures for most sites
- 1200 words limit

Regions of Southeast Package

- 4~10 Singapore sites, including Yahoo, AsiaOne
- 4~10 Ausatralia sites, including Yahoo, Whatech
- 4~6 Malaysia sites
- 1~3 Thailand sites
- 1~3 Vietnam sites
- 1~2 Philippine sites
- 1~2 New Zealand sites
- 20~25 India sites, including NewsR.in
- 10~20 Asia general sites
- total URLs will be over 60+ (promise 40+)

About AsiaPresswire News Network: (Morningstar Editor Studio)
AsiaPresswire News Network (Morningstar Editor Studio) offers press release distribution solutions for PR firms, agencies, organizations & Corporates. Our team provide public relations & media relations services to all types of businesses at every stage of growth, from start-ups that need visibility and to large striving to build market reputation. They help clients in using online communications as a strategic tool for achieving their business objectives through a planned and concerted PR program. AsiaPresswire News Network (Morningstar Editor Studio) team is made up of experts with skills and experiences in PR, online SEO tracking, and effective-linking technologies. They deliver value to clients through informed advice on online communication issues that may impact their reputation, valuations and future business prospects. In addition to sending news directly to working journalists, freelancers, and print and broadcast media, Asia Presswire places news into clipping services, online news sources and social networks by hand, aggregation partners worldwide. The company uses a combination of creative communication tools, talent, expertise and resources in the business.

Small-town Publisher Has International Reach Multicultural Books Offered to A Diverse World

How does a tiny local publisher reach readers in the Philippines or Africa? Technology.

Midvale, Utah, USA., December 12, 2019 -- Small-town Publisher Has International Reach Multicultural Books Offered to A Diverse World.

WHAT: Multicultural publisher Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (648 W. Wasatch St., Midvale, Utah, 84047)
WHO: Diverse authors, illustrators and narrators
WHEN: Since 2004
WHERE: PremioBooks.com, Amazon/Kindle, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Brodart, Follett, Apple/iBooks, Ingram, Walmart.com, Target.com
MORE INFO: Bestselling multicultural children’s book publisher has roughly 80 titles (many award-winning) in 15+ languages sold around the world and found in major book/ebook/audiobook venues nationwide.

STORY IDEA:
How does a tiny local publisher reach readers in the Philippines or Africa? Technology. In past decades, only large publishing houses had the resources to get books to the masses. Today, anyone with Internet access can upload a novel to the connected world.

Still, getting readers to notice and buy is another challenge altogether. The big publishers still have muscle behind their promos, but with 15 years’ experience — and about 130 book products under his belt — publisher Karl Beckstrand has carved out his own multicultural niche. Even big reviewers, like Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly and School Library Journal have voiced approval.

And he’s garnered awards. His 2016 Western book, “To Swallow the Earth” won a 2016 International Book Award. The State of Vermont selected his earning book “The Bridge of the Golden Wood” as business/financial literacy curriculum for grade schoolers. “Polar Bear Bowler: A Story Without Words” was called ‘charming … full of … polish and physical comedy,’ by Publisher’s Weekly. “She Doesn't Want the Worms - Ella no quiere los gusanos” was named in the top 10 ‘Best Books’ of 2011 by ForeWord Reviews magazine and was featured in School Library Journal.

This year alone, Beckstrand has released 17 new products. “Some are bilingual; many are hard cover editions of previous titles,” he said. “I’m especially pleased with the audiobook release of my western novel.”

So how does he get noticed? “I’ve considered bribery,” joked Beckstrand, “but I have some standards.” Really, it’s persistence. After ensuring he had quality products, Beckstrand hounded the major book distributors used by New York publishers — and won signed contracts with large global wholesalers.

Now Beckstrand’s bilingual picture books/e-books with pronunciation guide (consistent best sellers) can be found in India, Australia and Germany. His work is even found on Walmart’s and Target’s web sites. Beckstrand’s publishing company, PremioBooks.com, has also donated hundreds of books to needy kids around the world.

“It’s always work,” said Beckstrand. “Kid’s books are in perhaps the most competitive genre. You always have to find fun ways to stand out — and your target audience is always aging out — so you constantly have to publicize to new readers.” His books have twists and online secrets found at https://premiobooks.com.

Inclusion is actually critical to success. Beckstrand’s diverse children’s books feature black, white, Hispanic, American Indian, Islander and Asian characters. “I grew up in a cosmopolitan part of the country,” said Beckstrand — who speaks Spanish and is learning German. My books simply reflect the world as I know it.” For more details on multicultural books, see https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/23/health/diversity-in-childrens-books/index.html.

“Really, my target audience includes teachers, librarians and parents,” said Beckstrand. “But getting your work in front of those eyes is a never-ending chore.”

It is time well spent. “It’s always a thrill when a library system or school district includes your books,” said Beckstrand. Amazon sales don’t hurt either. Hear the audiobook at https://www.amazon.com/Swallow-Earth-Western-Thriller/dp/B07VGP9DC6.

As a kid, Beckstrand wanted to be a rock star — not a publisher. Before publishing he worked in human resources, hospitality and public policy. His first publisher died the day his book was to print. Even after getting a master’s degree in international relations, Beckstrand feels his most valuable education has come from running a business and living abroad. “I did get to sing professionally — in a wedding band,” he said. So his bucket list is mostly complete.

Premio Publishing & Gozo Books has been delighting readers since 2004. Our award-winning multicultural YA fiction, e-book mysteries, nonfiction/biographies, Spanish language & bilingual picture books (with ESL/ELL pronunciation guide), short stories, wordless books, Up-lit, and activity STEM books (astronomy, zoology, ecology) feature diverse characters in vivid color. Nationally lauded (Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, ForeWord Reviews, Horn Book blog, School Library Journal), our humorous, educational children’s books capture attention and create repeat readers. While not about racial diversity, these stories have contributors of various ethnicities and feature black, white, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian, and mixed-race characters—with family values like courage, sharing, and loyalty. Find our family friendly/clean books via: Amazon/Kindle, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Biblioboard, Brodart, Brigham Distributing, ChildrensPlusInc, EBSCO, Flipkart, Follett, Gardners, iBooks, Ingram, Inktera, Kobo, Library Direct, Mackin, OverDrive, Permabound, SCRIBD, txtr, Target.com, Walmart, and Premiobooks.com (FREE online books); a gift of laughter, learning & family fun for ages two and up. https://www.facebook.com/PremioBooks, https://Premiobooks.com

Media professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 22 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles (reviews by Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Horn Book’s blog, ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, CA (he knows the secret to peeling avocados), he has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in international relations from APU, and a broadcast/film certificate from Film A. Academy. Since 2004 he has run Premio Publishing. His survival western, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beckstrand has presented to Taiwan’s Global Leadership for Youth, city and state governments, festivals, and schools. His nationally lauded Y.A. stories, ebook mysteries, nonfiction, Spanish/bilingual/ESL, wordless, career, and STEM books feature ethnically diverse characters—and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared in: Amazon, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Follett, iBooks, Ingram, Papercrafts Magazine, Target.com, The U.S. Congressional Record, Walmart.com, FB, Twitter, https://KarlBeckstrand.com, https://PremioBooks.com

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW, Speaking & Consultation. Se habla Español
Los libros de Premio Publishing & Gozo han deleitado familias y educadores desde 2004. Nuestros libros de actividades multiculturales (incluso libros en español y bilingües con guía de pronunciación, libros de ingenio ilustrados, libros electrónicos, y libros de cocina para niños) poseen diversos personajes en colores divertidos y vívidamente atrapantes. Nacionalmente elogiado por ForeWord Reviews, el blog Horn Book, School Library Journal y Barnes & Noble) nuestras historias educativas captan la atención y crean lectores recurrentes.

American Hemp Processing to Roll-Out Mobile Extraction Unit Capacity Will Increase to 400k Lbs per Month

American Hemp Processing (AHP) is excited to announce the design completion of their Mobile Hemp Extraction Unit (MEHU).

Sacramento, California., December 11, 2019 -- American Hemp Processing (AHP) is excited to announce the design completion of their Mobile Hemp Extraction Unit (MEHU). This is a key step in AHP’s expansion to increase production to 400,000lbs of hemp per month that will be completed 1st quarter 2020. The mobility of the MEHU reduces overall processing costs, mitigates many of the risks associated to transportation, and increases transparency with farmers.

The MHEU units bring significant benefits to the farmer from both a financial and risk mitigation perspective. “Most hemp farms are not close to processing facilities. Transportation is a large cost and increases the risk of degradation and contamination. On top of that, farmers still have to deal with legal issues in states that aren’t familiar with hemp and mistake it for marijuana.” Says Andrew Alvarez Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer “Additionally, it increases transparency with farmers and helps educate them along the way to build synergistic relationships”.

“The design of the MHEU was Phase 2 of our strategy”, says Shick Park Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, “Phase 1 was developing a scalable extraction and remediation process enabling us to create high quality and compliant CBD oil, and Phase 3 is the roll-out of the mobile extraction units on to farms fall of 2020.”

“This caps off a 12 month design process by our engineers and now we go to the assembly phase. These units will take approximately 120 days each to build, and we plan to initially build 3.” Says Co-Founder and CEO Tom Richardson. “This has been a very rewarding journey for us, from meeting farmers all over the country, to government legislators, to fine tuning the extraction process, to meeting other processors and sharing ideas, we feel very confident about the Cannabinoid Sector business.”

About American Hemp:
American Hemp Processing – AHP Is an Industrial Hemp Processor Focused on Cannabinoid Extraction, Purification, and Chromatography Separation. Services and products include: Tolling, Splits, Crude, Distillate, T-Free, Remediation and White Label. They pride themselves on quality, and being able to build win-win relationships with farmers, distributors and end users.

EUREKA.fun LLC Announces the Launch of its Application, “Find Love Among Your Friends”

Eureka.Fun LLC has launched the mobile app, available for iOS and Google Play Store, Eureka Love App.

Palo Alto, CA., December 6, 2019 -- Eureka.Fun LLC has launched the mobile app, available for iOS and Google Play Store, Eureka Love App. The new dating app states “Find Love Among Your Friends”, which mainly focuses on dating people we already know. Accordingly to Facebook survey, nearly 53 percent of online daters have a crush on someone they already met in real life but are afraid to admit it.

Moreover, studies have shown that about one in 10 Americans has tried online dating. But even among Americans who have been with their spouse or partner for five years or less, fully 88 percent say that they met their partners at school, college, home community or at religious institutions. Eureka helps the user to connect with people they already know in real life. Sometimes understanding feelings and intentions of other people can be complicated. With Eureka, users can easily connect with people they have feelings for, and express love secretly. However, the “loved” person will not know the user’s intentions unless feelings are mutual! And if there is mutual love between two users, here finally the magical “Eureka moment” comes!

More about Eureka features:

- The app is intuitive and easy to use, there is a tutorial to answer all the questions
- Users can fill in simple but straightforward profile with exciting info to know more about potential partners
- Users can anonymously invite their friends to join the app and express their feelings (it is enough to have just an email of the invited person)
- Since users connect only with contacts from their mobile lists, they are protected from spammers and unwanted people, so they can get to happier and more productive relationships. Plus user can always block or report an unwanted contact 
- Users can express their love without any fear, because unless feelings are mutual, no one will know about that
- If there is a mutual match, users can start private chat.

Eureka App has already gained popularity among college students and work colleagues: those  who spend enough time together to start feeling something in common besides work. In short, Eureka app delivers users’ feelings straight to their love phone and comes back only with an affirmative answer. Eureka.Fun LLC is based in Palo Alto, CA and was founded in early 2019. To learn more about Eureka.Fun LLC and how to find love among your friends, visit www.eurekaloveapp.com today.

Jeffrey Sweeney Featured in Article on Digital Securities in Forbes China

Chairman and CEO of global private financial group shares his knowledge on FinTech and digital assets with Forbes China.

San Francisco, California, USA., December 6, 2019 -- Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global, has been featured in a recent article in Forbes China. The article, entitled “Solving the trust crisis of digital assets through a safety regulatory compliance program,” is authored by Aidaa Wong, co-founder of LUXSENS , a big-data and artificial intelligence technology company for the personal luxury industry . The article featuring Sweeney explores key solutions within the blockchain security arena, including the need for regulation in the rise of digital securities.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global is a global private financial group with an established track record in investment banking, asset management, investment management, and capital formation services. The firm provides sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors, using the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation.

“It’s always an honor to be featured in a highly esteemed publication like Forbes, which specializes in delivering insightful content and guidance on the future of finance,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “As Forbes China rightly observes, despite growing excitement over digital currency developments, not all additions to the ecosystem inspire confidence. It is essential that the assets associated with digital securities possess actual value, and this is where RegTech can help ensure the value of the underlying securities, while increasing the credibility of digital assets in general.”

A thought-leader in the FinTech and RegTech field, Sweeney has published numerous articles on the topic of digital securities and investment banking in leading industry journals, such as The Fintech Times, ABF Journal, ABL Advisor, and The Secured Lender. An experienced speaker and panel chair, Sweeney is frequently invited to preside over and speak at finance and FinTech events worldwide.

About Forbes China:
Forbes China Launched in 1917, Forbes is a well-established global media and technology company with a global readership of 6.2 million and an aggregate circulation of 1.2 million. In 2003, Forbes China was launched as a localized edition of Forbes Asia. Forbes China provides over 100,000 Chinese readers with exclusive and in-depth analysis and reporting on the world of finance, placing a strong emphasis on accurate data representation. www.forbeschina.com

About US Capital Global:
US Capital Global Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services. Operating with its registered investment bank affiliate, US Capital Global Securities, LLC, the firm acts as a licensed placement agent for companies, funds, and projects, and collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

Bringing Home More than Just the Tree: Common Bugs Found in Live Christmas Trees

There could be hundred or thousands of tiny crawling creatures just waiting to be transported into the home inside live Christmas trees.

High Point, NC, United States., December 5, 2019 -- It’s the happy moment seen on friends’ social media posts these days: finding the Christmas Tree! But behind the smiling faces and the magic that perfect tree represents, could be hundred or thousands of tiny crawling creatures just waiting to be transported into the home.

The most common Christmas tree pests are aphids, spiders, and certain types of beetles. Most pests found on Christmas trees are not dangerous, but just unsightly and disturbing. Follow these steps to reduce the chances of bringing these insects into the home along with thetree:

Take a close look at the tree before taking it home.

Read online reviews from others whom have purchased trees at the same location.

Before bringing the tree inside, give it a good shake. If anything falls out, get a new tree.

Let the tree hang out outside the home for a day or two before bringing it inside to decorate it. Shake it once more before bringing it in and look for anything to fall out.

If after all these steps insects still get inside the home, vacuum the tree and flooring as thoroughly and frequently as possible and dispose of the vacuum contents in an outside trash bin.

If the problem persists or is too large to manage, consider contacting a professional pest control company to help rid of the infestation.

Chase Hazelwood, third generation owner of Go-Forth Pest Control explains, “Every year, without fail, our company receives panicked calls from homeowners begging our team to come out right away because aphids or spiders came into the home with the live Christmas tree. It’s just a hazard that can come along with that festive smell of a freshly cut Christmas Tree. Of course, our company is here to help.”

About Go-Forth Pest Control:
Go-Forth Pest Control was founded in 1959 in the North Carolina Triad. It has now grown to have branches in the Triad, Lake Norman, Charlotte and Raleigh. It is a family owned business now with its third generation owner. Go-Forth strives to have profound professionalism and customer service that makes customers, employees, and the community proud to be associated with Go-Forth Pest Control. It is home to the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 NC Statewide Technicians of the Year. Go-Forth is the only company in the state to be recognized with that track record. Go-Forth Pest Control is also a Family Business Award winner, a Triad Best Places to Work winner, a PCT Top 100 company, a NC Triad Fast 50 company, and an Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Company in America. www.go-forth.com/high-point-pest-control/

Sytel Enables Growth of Kelly Services, Russia, with Hosted Contact Center Solution

Kelly Services and Sytel have combined to provide a state of the art hosted solution to support Kelly's growth plans in Russia.

Aylesbury, UK, Dec 5, 2019 -- Kelly Services and Sytel have combined to provide a state of the art hosted solution to support Kelly's growth plans in Russia. Kelly's contact center model has been replaced with a multi-channel and multi-tenant solution, hosted within their private cloud. The new system will allow Kelly to conduct interviews, recruitment services and personnel management solutions throughout Russia.

"As we look to the future," said Kelly Operations Director Yury Efrosinin, "we need the flexibility to respond to the ever growing challenges and opportunities for growth and diversification in this dynamic market place. Sytel gives us that flexibility."

With software installed on servers in Nizhny Novgorod connecting to agents in Moscow, Smolensk and St. Petersburg, Kelly's personnel services require effective balancing of all inbound and outbound traffic. "Sytel's automated blending enables this," said Mr. Efrosinin. "It allows us to adapt quickly to business needs, managing our resources in the most cost-effective way, and getting the best value from our agents' time."

"The agility of the Sytel hosted solution enables us to respond quickly to our daily challenges," added Mr. Efrosinin. "Everything from large, complex agent scripts, to reporting metrics, to IVR flow can be tailored to our unique situation and updated on the fly. This allows us to stay on top of any rapid changes and deliver best value for our customers."

Kelly develops and uses its own specialist CRM systems. "Integrating Sytel with our CRM systems has been quick and easy," commented Mr. Efrosinin, "because Sytel expose a clean, clear and comprehensive API set. This gives us a robust integration that we can extend as the business requires."

Sytel CEO Michael McKinlay commented "We are delighted to be responding to Kelly's challenging needs. Their growth plans are no longer held back by technology. Sytel's software lets them expand and customise easily, adding new functionality, integrating with other applications as they need and having the capacity to easily add new contact center locations whenever and wherever they need. Expansion and adaptability are in our software's DNA."

About Kelly Services:
Kelly Services is a world leader in the field of outsourcing and personnel management solutions, offering solutions for the selection, adaptation and retention of the best employees, as well as in the field of contingent workforce and outsourcing services. Since 1946 around the world, and since 1993 in Russia, we have been implementing solutions that allow our customers to focus on their core business. Our uniqueness lies in the wide range of proposed solutions for personnel management and providing customers with a complete portfolio of business lines within one company.

About Sytel Limited:
Sytel Limited software solutions connect and manage calls and media sessions, without boundary. Sytel's solutions for carriers, enterprises and cloud/ hosted contact center providers deliver high-volume routing and media processing on a distributed host-based platform, and are driving inbound, outbound and blended telephony, email, SMS chat and other media types in over 50 countries.

Child and Adult Care Food Program Child Care Center—Nonpricing Program

Child Care Center—Nonpricing Program

San Jose, CA., November 27, 2019 -- Play 'N'Learn Preschool, Inc. announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is available without charge to all enrolled children at the following location(s):

Center: Play ‘N’ Learn Preechool
Address: 3300 Narvaez. Ave.
City: San Jose
Zip Code: 95136

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program, information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: htto:/Awww.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
     Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
     1400 Independence Avenue, SW
     Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

2. Fax: 202-690-7442

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For more information, contact:
Name: Grexthen Lewis
Phone: (408) 269- 9004
Address: 300 Narvaez. Ave.
City: San Jose
Zip Code: 95136

INCOME ELIGIBILITY SCALE
Effective from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020

Centers Free Scale:

House Hold Size     Annual     Monthly Twice Per Month Every two weeks Weekly
1             $16,237 $1,354     $677         $625         $313
2             $21,983 $1,832     $916         $846         $423
3             $27,729 $2,311     $1,156         $1,067         $534
4             $33,475 $2,790     $1,395         $1,288         $644
5             $39,221 $3,269     $1,635         $1,509         $755
6             $44,967 $3,748     $1,874         $1,730         $865
7             $50,713 $4,227     $2,114         $1,951         $976
8             $56,459 $4,705     $2,353         $2,172         $1,086
For each additional
family member, add     $5,746     $479     $240         $221         $111

Centers Reduced Scale:

Household size         Annual     Monthly Twice per month Every two weeks    Weekly
1             $23,107 $1,926     $963         $889         $445
2             $31,284 $2,067     $1,304         $1,204         $602
3             $39,461 $3,289     $1,645         $1,518         $759
4             $47,638 $3,970     $1,985         $1,833         $917
5             $55,815 $4,652     $2,326         $2,147         $1,074
6             $63,992 $5,333     $2,667         $2,462         $1,231
7             $72,169 $6,015     $3,008         $2,776         $1,388
8             $80,346 $6,696     $3,348         $3,091         $1,546
For each additional
family member, add     $8,177     $682     $341         $315         $158

A household of one means a child who is his or her sole support. Foster children are one-member households only if the welfare or the placement agency maintains legal responsibility for the child. Household is synonymous with family and means a group of related or unrelated individuals who are not residents of an institution or boarding house, but who are living as one economic unit sharing housing and all significant income and expenses.

This scale does not apply to households that Food Stamps (known as CalFresh in California), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Those children are automatically eligible for free meal benefits.

AsiaPresswire Launches its Southeast Asia Press Release Distribution Package

How to distribute a Press Release in Southeast Asia, including: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia & Thailand? And sometimes companies want to distribute an even larger range of regions, such as: Australia, India, and New Zealand & Hong Kong.

Hong Kong., November 25, 2019 -- How to distribute a Press Release in Southeast Asia, including: Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia & Thailand? And sometimes companies want to distribute an even larger range of regions, such as: Australia, India, and New Zealand & Hong Kong.

SEA, Southeast Asia Press Release distribution is not easy because there are no so many news outlets in these regions, especially the top media sites. But with AsiaPresswire's help, companies or organizations could do the Southeast Asia Distribution with a reasonable price & a good promotion effect.

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- Yahoo Finance Singapore
- Yahoo News Singapore
- Yahoo Finance Australia
- Yahoo News Australia
- Asiaone.com
- Singapore Investor
- Singapore Invest
- Singapore NewsBlog
- Singapore Biz
- Singapore Techinfo
- WhaTech.com Australia

And other Southeast news outlets as following (Anchor text supported)

- Indonesia: Indo Inquirer
- Malaysia: Malaysia Corner
- Malaysia: Malaysian Talks
- Malaysia: Heartof Malaysia
- Malaysia: Topspot Malaysia
- Thailand: Thailand Tribunal
- India: Puri Mail
- India: Mumbai Daily
- India: Pune Maga
- SE Asia: Asia Logue
- SE Asia: Asia Shift
- SE Asia: Buzzing Asia

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Jeffrey Sweeney Joins the Board of Directors of MIRIS Following €10MM Bridge Financing

San Francisco-based private financial group supports the rise of innovative Norwegian-based energy-efficient and sustainable real estate development company.

San Francisco, California, USA, November 21, 2019 -- Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global has joined the Board of Directors of MIRIS AS, a technology-driven real estate development firm and portfolio advisory company of US Capital Global. This follows a €10 million bridge facility to the company, ahead of a €100 million growth equity program.

MIRIS has five construction projects, including Svart Hotel and the Bryne Technology Center. Svart, the world’s first energy-positive hotel in the Arctic Circle, has an annual energy consumption 85% lower than that of other modern hotels, and it harvests enough solar energy to cover both the hotel operations and the energy needed to construct the building. Meanwhile, the Bryne Technology Center will be the first in Norway to be heated with energy from a local data center. Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global has provided asset management and corporate financial services for over twenty years, focusing on lower middle market financing and investment banking. Led by lifelong entrepreneur Jeffrey Sweeney, US Capital Global has extensive experience in leading firms with a forward-thinking approach in both FinTech and impact investment development.

Jan Gunnar Mathisen, CEO and founder of MIRIS, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Jeffrey Sweeney to the Board of Directors of MIRIS. Our aim is to collaborate with industry-leading professionals who have a similar ethos towards nature preservation and innovation to ours, and we believe US Capital Global, with its focus on innovation and on social and environmental impact investment, is a perfect fit for our company.”

“I am honored to be joining the Board of Directors of MIRIS and to have received my Norwegian ID card,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “We are now working on putting in place a convertible note and senior lending facility to support MIRIS’s sustainable, hyper-low carbon footprint projects, as well as to further develop its software platform for measuring the true carbon cost of development projects, both during the construction phase and post-construction. I look forward to collaborating with Jan and supporting the exciting projects MIRIS has under way.”

About MIRIS:
MIRIS addresses the changing relationship between communities and a greener world by integrating our living environment with the growing energy and data needs of today’s societies. MIRIS leverages innovative technologies to ecologically and ethically address the increased demand for energy and data. By using cutting-edge recovery and conversion methods to harness the heat waste energy from EDGE computing, and blockchain to ensure the efficient and transparent financing of projects, MIRIS is an integrated Smart Community enabler, underpinned by a financing operating and transaction processing platform. https://www.miris.no

About US Capital Global:
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services. Operating with its registered investment bank affiliate, US Capital Global Securities, LLC, the firm acts as a licensed placement agent for companies, funds, and projects, and collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

Be Smart and Safe if you Hang your Own Christmas Lights: Experts from Christmas Lights by Go-Forth Offer Safety Checklist

Everyone loves gazing at Christmas Lights this time of year. And for many families, the hanging of the lights is a cherished tradition. But hanging them can be frustrating and even dangerous if the right precautions aren’t taken.

High Point, NC, United States., November 19, 2019 -- Everyone loves gazing at Christmas Lights this time of year. And for many families, the hanging of the lights is a cherished tradition. But hanging them can be frustrating and even dangerous if the right precautions aren’t taken. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are thousands of injuries every year resulting from holiday decorating.

The Christmas Light Installation Experts at Christmas Lights by Go-Forth have provided some tips for staying safe when installing Christmas lights:

Always take the time to look for and read all safety warnings and installation instructions. Not only will this help prevent injury, but it will also educate on how many strands can be connected together. No one wants to get too far along in the decorating process to only have to start over!

Be sure to use ladders properly. Ensure both feet are on level ground and always have a spotter (second person on the ground) hold the bottom securely. Never use a ladder alone. Be sure that the ladder can hold both the person's weight and the weight of the decorations being carried.

If possible, use LED bulbs - they are much cooler than incandescent bulbs (and they use less energy - saving money as well!)

Fasten lights securely to avoid them being damaged by the wind or potentially falling on property below. They should not be dangling free for children to grab.

Avoid any roof work during snow, ice or rain.

Make sure to have the appropriate electrical supply needed for the project. A qualified electrician can assist.

Ben Keifer, manager of the Christmas Lights division at Go-Forth, says, “As a professional Christmas Lights installation company, our company has made large financial investments in safety equipment, ladders, lighting products and training courses to ensure the team has all the tools they need to do the best job, in the safest way. Individuals who hang lights should make this same investment in safety. The most beautiful light display in the world isn’t worth a single injury.”

About Go-Forth Pest Control:
Go-Forth Pest Control was founded in 1959 in the North Carolina Triad. The company offers residential and commercial pest control, lawn care and Christmas light installation. It has now grown to have branches in the Triad, Lake Norman, Charlotte and Raleigh. It is a family owned business now with its third generation owner. Go-Forth strives to have profound professionalism and customer service that makes customers, employees, and the community proud to be associated with Go-Forth Pest Control. It is home to the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 NC Statewide Technicians of the Year. Go-Forth is the only company in the state to be recognized with that track record. Go-Forth Pest Control is also a Family Business Award winner, a Triad Best Places to Work winner, a PCT Top 100 company, a NC Triad Fast 50 company, and an Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Company in America. http://Go-Forth.com

US Capital Global Securities Adds New Features to Its Next-Generation Digital Investment Platform

Global financial group designs and develops proprietary technology-based tools for investors to more efficiently explore alternative investments and private placements.

San Francisco, California, USA., November 13, 2019 -- San Francisco-based private financial group, US Capital Global, announced today that it has rolled out new features on its investor-centric digital platform offering alternative fixed-income and growth equity investments. In times of economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly interested in alternative investments to provide additional portfolio diversification.

The platform, available at www.uscgs.com, is offered through the group’s registered broker dealer affiliate, US Capital Global Securities LLC. Originally launched over three years ago, the online platform and offerings are fully compliant with current securities regulations. US Capital Global Securities has now added new features to the platform to provide more detailed information on select alternative private market investments available through general solicitation to accredited investors.

US Capital Global focuses on providing sophisticated debt, equity, and fixed-income investment products to lower middle market companies and investors, using the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation. Many of its co-investment opportunities and private placements are provided by US Capital Global Securities LLC.

“We are delighted to be offering additional features and enhanced functionality on our digital investment platform,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “US Capital Global originates or is presented with over $4 billion in potential funding opportunities each year. Through this digital platform, investors have access to a curated selection of actively managed private placement opportunities and opportunities sourced from this large proprietary deal flow.”

About US Capital Global:
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services. Operating with its registered investment bank affiliate, US Capital Global Securities, LLC, the firm acts as a licensed placement agent for companies, funds, and projects, and collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

New Book Published About Disrupting the SAMR Education Technology Model

Education Technology author and consultant publishes new book on Tier 4 curriculum (T4c) as a new standard for wide-scale development of K12 curriculum.

Orange, California, United States., November 11, 2019 -- The SAMR model is an educational taxonomy that describes a method for incrementally improving K-12 curriculum using technology. The goal of the SAMR model is to help schools improve student learning by taking advantage of capabilities of technology in the classroom, such as WIFI, special software and student devices such as tables and laptop computers. Devised by Dr. Ruben Puentadura, the model stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition as a process for increasing technology integration into curriculum.

In his sixth education technology book, “From Dysfunction to Innovation in Technology:Overcoming Critical Infrastructure and Organizational Dynamics in Education” Darryl Vidal details how schools and districts can skip over the lower levels of the SAMR model and start large-scale development of technology-enabled curriculum at the top layer of the SAMR model (Redefinition) – a process Vidal has designated Tier 4 Curriculum – or T4c.

By disrupting the model defined by SAMR, Dysfunction defines the process, staffing and standards a school or district needs to be able to develop T4c on a district-wide scale. Vidal states, “Many teachers and administrators are familiar with the SAMR model but have no means or methods to aid their teachers in implementing the model. Teachers are left to their own devices to achieve the potential capabilities of educational technology systems. This limited process rarely achieves the goal of providing new curriculum that maximizes technologies such as learning management systems, content development, and collaboration tools to a whole school district. The curriculum development methodology described in Dysfunction provides a framework for integrating technology into the curriculum called the 6-C development process: Curriculum, (Common) Core, Cognition, Content, Critical Thinking and Collaboration.

Dysfunction details a plan for not only developing T4c using the 6-C methodology, but also defines the resources, skillsets, and professional development required to develop, implement and continuously improve on the curriculum developed through this process.

Bill Olien, Deputy Superintendent of Murrieta Valley Unified School District said of the new process, “Darryl’s new book is one to read and ponder. The thesis is that now is the time to have educational technology make a real difference. Too long we have seen any form of technology used in a classroom and we believe teaching and learning have improved just because we have used technology. We have had enough talk about Chromebooks, Google Docs, bits, fiber, 1:1 and VM Ware. It is time to make some substantial change in teaching and learning and not just use technology. Too often we assume teaching and learning has changed when all we have done is exchange a cheap pencil for expensive technology. We continue to play in the sandbox when we should be reaching for the stars. Darryl’s book provides a pathway for school districts to take this job seriously.”

Former School Superintendent and Education Consultant, Jeffrey Felix stated, “Once again, Darryl uses his gift of “outsight” to view educational issues in a completely unique way. Darryl has the ability to be aware of outside forces that manipulate the time and energy of all educators and uses this awareness to help us understand with an openness that is simply refreshing. Innovation requires outsight and Darryl has piqued the interest of educators with a new instructional delivery method that simplifies the learning process for students who demand personalization.”

From Dysfunction to Innovation in Technology is scheduled for release in March 2020 and is available for pre-order on Amazon.

About Darryl Vidal:
Darryl Vidal has been consulting for schools implementing technology for over 20 years. His projects include district-wide implementations of VoIP, Wireless, Data Center Virtualization, and Video Security. His primary instructional focus for over 15 years has been the ever evolving technology classroom. Mr. Vidal has developed the formal strategic planning and project management methodology known as MapIT. Darryl Vidal also provides program and project management as well as technical writing, Design Guide and Guide Specification development.

New Book Seeks to Change Education Technology Curriculum Development Framework Nationwide

Southern California-based Ed Tech author and consultant publishes new book on Tier 4 Curriculum to elevate technology enabled lesson plans for K-12 schools.

Orange, California, United States., November 8, 2019 -- “What does all that mean?” For background, the SAMR model is an educational taxonomy that prescribes a method for incrementally evolving curriculum through technology enablement. Popularized by Dr. Ruben Puentadura, the model stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition as increasingly higher levels of technology integration into curriculum.

In his latest book, “From Dysfunction to Innovation in Technology” Vidal prescribes a formula schools and districts can follow to skip over the lower levels of the SAMR model and begin large-scale development of technology-enabled curriculum at the top level of the SAMR model (Redefinition) – a methodology Vidal has labeled Tier 4 Curriculum – or T4c.

By disrupting the sequential ascent up the model defined by SAMR, Dysfunction first defines the requisite infrastructure, resources and processes a school or district needs to be able to develop T4c on a district-wide scale. The book begins by detailing and defining strategies for technology innovation from both the Instructional and Technology sides of the educational organization.

Vidal states, “a school cannot implement technology-enabled curriculum without first having necessary infrastructure in place, but also the systems and organizational processes to manage and sustain the infrastructure lifecycle.

Once a school has the infrastructure and organizational structure necessary, only then can a school district begin mass production and rapid deployment of T4c.

Teachers must know what technology will be available in their classrooms, and what devices the students will have access to when lesson planning, and how best to deliver the lesson.

The curriculum development methodology described in Dysfunction provides a framework for integrating technology into the lesson to encompass cognitive factors, context, critical thinking skills and collaboration. A framework called the 6-C development process.

Dysfunction lays out the path for not only developing T4c using the 6 C methodology, but also defines the resources, skillsets, and professional development required to develop, implement and continuously improve on the curriculum developed through this process.

Jaime Casap, Google’s Global Education Evangelist and nationally renown Education advocate states, “For any school or district leader that really wants to transform their educational system, From Dysfunction to Innovation in Technology is a must read. It has the value proposition needed to create the momentum but more importantly, the book is full of step-by-step guides and implementation strategies that move transformation from theory to real practice!"

Superintendent of Cajon Valley Unified School District, Dr. David Miyashiro, a nationally recognized educator and TED talk personality says, “Darryl Vidal gives us a true roadmap inclusive of both the critical infrastructure and also the organizational dynamics of transitioning school districts to the digital age. Managing district change at this scale requires all departments and stakeholders to find common ground and common language for moving the work forward. Darryl also tackles the most important factors in Ed Tech Innovations as they relate to teaching and learning. Curriculum development and the end users involved get a front seat in this thoughtful work. This book is a must have for district leaders in any phase of technology integration.”

From Dysfunction to Innovation in Technology is scheduled for release in March 2020. Available for pre-order on Amazon.

About Darryl Vidal:
Darryl Vidal has been consulting for schools implementing technology for over 20 years. His projects include district-wide implementations of VoIP, Wireless, Data Center Virtualization, and Video Security. His primary instructional focus for over 15 years has been the ever evolving technology classroom. Mr. Vidal has developed the formal strategic planning and project management methodology known as MapIT. Darryl Vidal also provides program and project management as well as technical writing, Design Guide and Guide Specification development.

The John Fresolo Saga, Published by NEB Publishing’s Author, Richard F. Wright, Will Be Featured at Book Signing November 13, 2019

Shocking Political Conspiracy Exposed in NEB Publishing Book.

Worcester, Massachusetts., November 8, 2019 -- The controversial new book from NEB Publishing, The John Fresolo Saga, written by Richard F. Wright, will be featured at a book signing scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the American Legion post, 267 Providence Street, Worcester, Mass.

Author Richard F. Wright, after a two-year investigation that included hundreds of hours of face to face interviews with the people who were there, exposes that the vague and salacious allegations against Fresolo by his office aide were false and that State House leadership maneuvered the complainant into making the charges in a conspiracy to pressure popular eight-term Fresolo to resign his seat.

Wright will discuss how he came to write the book and answer questions from the audience. NEB Publishing will have paperback books on hand for sale and will take orders for the hardcover version. The eBook version is available online.

In the book, Wright reveals that witnesses lied under oath, evidence was confused and contradictory, and when the State’s case was collapsing, House Leadership conspired to blindside Fresolo with materials, unrelated to the original allegations; not taken under oath or during the hearings, to blackmail him into resigning.

Fresolo had just won his eighth term as State Representative in the 16th Worcester District, running unopposed due to his popularity in the gritty eastside neighborhoods of Worcester, Mass. Since being pressured to resign, Fresolo has not been able to find work due to his name being toxic on the Internet.

Publisher: NEB Publishing, 31 Country Hill Road, Jefferson, MA, 01522
Book Title: The John Fresolo Saga - ISBN: 978-1-7340081-0-4
Sell Sheet: http://richard-wright.blogspot.com/2019_09_22_archive.html

Typs Creates an App to help People Send the Perfect Text Message Every Time on Tinder November 3rd, 2019

Typs creates an app to help people send the perfect text message every time. People can submit texts that are voted on by the Typs community in an upvote/downvote style format for different categories including "just matched", "just met", "revive the convo", and much more. The highest upvoted texts appear at the top of each category & people can simply copy/paste their favorite texts into their messaging platform of choice. It's like asking a best friend for texting advice, but way better.

Los Angeles, CA, November 7, 2019 -- Textfeed, Inc., a mobile app startup, has created a crowd-sourced network of high-quality text messages for a variety of categories that people can copy/paste into their messaging platform of choice. Categories include “Just matched”, “Ask out”, “Revive the convo”, “Morning after”,  and many more. Texts are ranked within categories in a Reddit-esque upvote/downvote format. “My friends and I would constantly ask each other for tips on how to initiate a conversation or respond to a message on Tinder & other dating apps. We created Typs with the goal of building a community of like-minded people that provide feedback & dating advice at a mass scale.” - Gil Demeter, CEO.

Everyone has found themselves in a situation where they simply don’t know how to reply to a text message, or initiate a texting conversation. Typically, people either go with the first thing that comes to mind, sit around for hours and send some over-the-top response, or ask their friends for advice. As a result, relationships take a toll. All it takes is one bad text message to cause a catastrophe. The New York Times, in their article titled “Bubbles Carry a lot of Weight”, talks about the stress & anxiety that texting and the time between text messages causes. Texting anxiety is causing as much harm as social media in 2019, yet it is talked about on a significantly smaller scale.

On the Typs app, people can submit text messages that are then voted on by the community. People can comment on texts & give advice and tips based on personal experience. Users have the ability to follow their favorite texters and build a community of like-minded people they can share ideas and texts with.

The team consists of four digital marketing experts & iOS app developers & is located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

For more information, check out Typs’s website at TypsApp.com or download the iOS app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/typs-500-dating-app-openers/id1472098305

“Typs is on a mission to cure Texting Anxiety: An epidemic affecting 1 out of 5 people in the US.” October 19, 2019

Colder Weather Drives Pests Indoors: Go-Forth has a Pre-Winter Pest Control Checklist for Homeowners

Colder temperatures drive mice, rats, squirrels and other rodents toward the warmth of homes. It is critical that homeowners take steps in the fall to prevent this from happening.

High Point, North Carolina, United States., November 7, 2019 -- During the winter, homeowners may see less visible activity of some pests like ants, mosquitoes and wasps, but homeowners are actually at a greater threat of infestation from other pests like rodents, beetles and spiders.

Colder temperatures drive mice, rats, squirrels and other rodents toward the warmth of homes. It is critical that homeowners take steps in the fall to prevent this from happening when Old Man Winter comes to visit. Below is a checklist of tips for homeowners for winter pest prevention:

Inspect the home’s foundation for holes and repair and/or patch them. Mice can fit through an opening as small as a dime! And where one mice can go, so will many more! And a mice problem can often lead to a snake problem as well.

Be sure that all crawlspace vents and doors are properly fitting and functioning. Rodents will invade the crawlspace if it isn’t properly sealed off.

Store firewood outdoors and away from the home. Firewood can be infested with beetles and termites. Also, never burn treated firewood as the fumes can be dangerous.

Do not allow leaves to pile up near the home. This can become a nesting ground for spiders, ants and other pests.
Also, keep in mind that the aforementioned insects like ants and termites who may seem less visibly active during the winter, haven’t migrated away. Termites are busy at work underground all winter. If homeowners do not maintain a steady preventative pest control barrier year-round, they risk waking up one warm spring morning to a bad pest infestation that was allowed to thrive during the winter, and then invade as soon it is warm enough to emerge.

Chase Hazelwood, third generation owner of Go-Forth Pest Control explains, “The phones don’t stop ringing in the winter! The focus changes to a lot of rodent control, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Also, many of the calls in the early spring are from folks who did not continue any pest prevention during the winter. Pest control is all about prevention and caring for the home year round, not just when homeowners see bugs! Usually by the time they see them, it means the problem is now huge!”

About Go-Forth Pest Control:
Go-Forth Pest Control was founded in 1959 in the North Carolina Triad. It has now grown to have branches in the Triad, Lake Norman, Charlotte and Raleigh. It is a family owned business now with its third generation owner. Go-Forth strives to have profound professionalism and customer service that makes customers, employees, and the community proud to be associated with Go-Forth Pest Control. It is home to the 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 NC Statewide Technicians of the Year. Go-Forth is the only company in the state to be recognized with that track record. Go-Forth Pest Control is also a Family Business Award winner, a Triad Best Places to Work winner, a PCT Top 100 company, a NC Triad Fast 50 company, and an Inc. Magazine Fastest Growing Company in America. http://Go-Forth.com

Pequod Acoustics Hi-Pro Speakers was Used a Sound System by Boiler Room Spread by Ltc - Lorenzo Tiezzi Comunicazione

Another important collaboration for the Italian Hi-Pro brand Pequod Acoustics, specialized into speakers with a design that stands out. Pequod Acoustics was used as sound system by world famous Boiler Room for one its parties, right after another huge brand as Burberry did the same for a runaway show in London. Spread by ltc - lorenzo tiezzi comunicazione.

Firenze, Italy., November 1, 2019 -- A few days ago a set of Pequod Acoustics speakers was used as sound system by Boiler Room, for one of their world famous parties.

The party was held in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, at Khu 13. Boiler Room parties are famous in the world as they can lived anywhere in world online on YouTube. Pequod Acoustics is an 100% Made in Italy brand. The philosophy of the brand is HiPro, as it takes hi fi sound quality into the professional field. Pequod Acoustics have a design that stands out and were recently used by Burberry for an important runaway event in London.

BOILER ROOM TV / PEQUOD ACOUSTICS https://boilerroom.tv/session/boiler-room-ho-chi-minh

OFFICIAL WEBSITE PEQUOD ACOUSTICS https://pequodacoustics.com

Pequod Acoustics: Made in Florence Hi-Pro speakers that stand out

Just like Captain Ahab in "Moby Dick"' drives the Pequod whaler-ship pursuing the white whale, the two founders of Pequod Acoustic, two engineers, two brothers, Simone, and Andrea Ugolini, drive their own company pursuing the perfection of sound reproduction. There are other connections between sea and Pequod Acoustics: speakers are made in fiberglass, the same material used in race boats. It's resistant and easy to repair. Furthermore, in the company logo shows clearly the shape of a sawfish. This kind of fish has a rostrum that can "feel" the electric waves of its prey... Pequod Acoustics speakers do the opposite: they spread music perfectly. Pequod Acoustics speakers have such a gorgeous visual impact. Their rounded shapes, their big dimensions stand out from the usual grey square boxes of audio equipment. But Simone and Andrea Ugolini chose only the strong colors (white and red, mostly) of their speakers. The shape of the cones was crafted by sound itself. "Our speakers could only have this shape and dimensions. That's why they sound so good", the brothers say. The never-ending journey of Pequod Acoustics begins in Florence, Italy, where the unique products of this brand are designed, engineered and produced. It does not happen by chance. In the same places where Leonardo Da Vinci created his inventions, there's now a supply chain of Italian firms dedicated to high-end and pro audio. Pequod Acoustics chose to do something unexpected: it took innovative high-end solutions into the pro audio arena. That's why its speakers are so light, that's why they have such a high ratio between sound pressure level and system weight (dB/KG). Moreover, they have a very low ratio between cost and sound pressure (€/dB)... The philosophy of Pequod Acoustics is easy to tell: no compromise, tireless research, and unique solutions. There are not so many single horns audio equipment around in the pro-audio field. But couple a single horn with transducers in specific ranges, it allows high dynamic combined with high sound pressure level and with very low levels of distortion. In other words, Pequod Acoustics speakers are perfect for a club or any kind of event where music has to play loud because they don't distort the sound as the power output increases. Pequod Acoustic speakers derive from research that took many years of passion. They were officially presented to the world only a few months ago, at the Prolight and sound fair, in Frankfurt, in April 2019. To complete the team, Simone and Andrea Ugolini recently hired Leonardo Dani as Chief Sales Officer, a great professional with huge international experience in the pro-audio field also as a sound engineer. Pequod Acoustic speakers already make dance some of the most exclusive clubs, events and locations of the world (Phi Beach club in Costa Smeralda, Italy; Y&Y, Singapore; Peter Pan Club, Misano, Italy; Pitti Uomo events, Florence, Italy; Mini events, Italy)... and some very lucky villa owners use them for their private entertainment. KEY FEATURES High power Extreme sensibility Extreme clarity and detail Unbeatable listening Dynamics Very high ratio between SPL sound pressure level and system weight (dB/KG) The very low ratio between the economic cost and the SPL sound pressure level (€/dB) Heavy-duty, high resistance to scratches and bumps Built with high-strength composite materials and stiffness Easy to access repair interventions Technologically Advanced Customizable Design that stands out Ultra lightness for easy transport Simple installation to support and suspended Custom technical support Project, production, assembly, and components all Made in Italy.

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Parade Handmade is a Brand New Online Outlet for Handmade Gifts From the West of Ireland

Parade Handmade is a new online business started by Amanda Coen. It stocks work by different suppliers working in the west of Ireland and some further afield. There is great quality and variety. Many items are unique and never to be repeated. That is what makes handmade products so special.

Ireland., October 19, 2019 -- Parade Handmade is a vibrant and unusual treasury of quirky and unique gift ideas by various artisans and artists based in the West of Ireland. The collections are curated by creator and CEO of Parade Handmade, Amanda Coen.

The wonderful collections are truly off-beat and it helps to have a healthy appreciation for quirky things and a love of imaginative creative discovery to 'get' Parade Handmade. There are many sections to delve into on the site and each one is a pleasure to behold because of it's freshness, uniqueness and diversity. Another great thing is, Parade Handmade portrays regular people and not professional models in all of the promotional images. 'Everybody is their own variety of gorgeous and everybody can buy the products!', says Amanda.

Among the traditional homespun creations such as Aran wooly hats , scarves and socks, by Shoreline and Jo's Knits, there are various off-beat styles in a variety of colours. There are quirky handbags, totes and clutches which would definitely help one stand out from the crowd, also by Shoreline and wonderful unique funky felt hats and accessories, by Parade Handmade. Amanda says, 'I'm always glad to observe the creativity of suppliers or to be 'let in' on a new development. One never knows what mad and wonderful ideas they're going to come up with next. It's very exciting.'

There are very few items repeated here so the product is truly unique and rare these days. If one likes it and wants it, one had better be quick about it because there may be no other like it. That is the beauty of Parade Handmade. It exemplifies the life of the individual style of living as opposed to the style of the 'dedicated follower of fashion'.

Parade Handmade seems to revel in individuality as it celebrates and champions the small producer and the natural creative rhythms and cycles expected in such a life. It has it's own unique rhythm. Not necessarily seasonal though, the seasons are noted by some. When one artisan is busy unfolding and presenting their latest offerings the other can be having a seemingly relatively quiet time. However, they are usually busily and passionately developing their next collection behind the scenes.

Check out the patchwork section by Sew What's New, Kurilla Pottery, the beautiful art by Nuala Brett-King and Noreen Sadler, quirky little creatures by Ditsy Designs, fun and colorful designs for children by JaDa Crafts Ireland, Lapanda Designs Jewelery and much more. The collections are always exciting and ever evolving by the look of things, so keep checking and as Amanda says, 'Enjoying craft is like playing outside, utterly freeing.'

Versa Electronics Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Electronic Contract Manufacturer Celebrates 25 Years And Is Honored As Top 10 Manufacturing Service Provider.

Minneapolis, MN., October 24, 2019 -- Versa Electronics announced its 25th anniversary as an electronic contract manufacturer. Versa provides electronic contract manufacturing services to industrial, medical, communications, computer & peripheral, consumer, and transportation original equipment manufacturers (OEM) across North America.

Versa Electronics originally began under the umbrella of Versa Companies in 1979. Versa Companies served as the parent to a broad scope of businesses that included Versa Iron, Versa Machine, Versa Die Cast, Tolerance Masters, and Versa Electronics. In 1994, after four years as Chief Financial Officer and Partner of Versa Companies, Kevin Johnsrud acquired the assets of Versa Electronics. The official separation from Versa Companies was finalized in 2007, creating Electronic Technologies, LLC dba Versa Electronics.

“We are very excited to have achieved this milestone, thanks to our employees, customers, and vendor partners,” says Kevin Johnsrud Versa Electronics’ Owner and CEO. “Each of has played a critical role in contributing to and helping drive the execution of our service-focused culture and ongoing commitment to quality.”

Versa ElectronicsSince first establishing FDA registration for the manufacture of medical devices in 1998, Versa Electronics has been successful at evolving and changing to position itself as a competitive electronic contract manufacturing company. By achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification in addition to a myriad of other certifications, registrations, and compliances, Versa Electronics continues to demonstrate high standards of quality.

Through the acquisition of MarCum Technologies, V.I.O., and Astro, Versa Electronics has emerged as a leader in sonar, GPS, camera, and ruggedized electronics systems. In 2019, Versa Electronics was named as a Top 10 Contract Manufacturing Service Provider by Manufacturing Technology Insights Magazine.

“We are honored by the recognition of Manufacturing Technology Insights,” said Tony Zuberbuehler, Versa Electronics Sales Manager. “The organization and its hardworking people are partnership and relationship-centered, service-focused, honest, and trustworthy. While we constantly strive for continuous improvement, we continue to deliver quality results reliably and efficiently while keeping our customers competitive in their markets.”

About Versa Electronics:
Since 1979, Versa has offered engineering services, raw material expertise, contract manufacturing services, and OEM product line evolution. Versa Electronics has become an OEM’s trusted turn-key Electronic Manufacturing Services partner. Integrated capabilities with consultative communication arms your organization with a versatile scope of work offering, flexible demand fulfillment solutions, and reliable, high-quality products. Find Versa Electronics at versae.com.

WCA Helps Teach About "LC’s Advanced and Basic Fundamentals Track"

WCA is holding a program will be an excellent source of information for those who are new to LC’s and/or wish to brush up on the fundamentals, or are indirectly involved with LC’s and wish to have a better understanding of this longstanding and venerable trade payments instrument.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States., October 24, 2019 -- The Association will be holding 2 concurrent sessions on the same day. One session is for people with little or no LC experience and the other is for people who have worked with LC's but looking to advance to the next level. After reviewing the full content details on the announcement which can be seen on WCA';s website, one can make a choice of Session 101 or 102, whichever best fits the level of LC Experience.

If one attends Session 101, this program will be an excellent source of information for those who are new to LC's and/or wish to brush up on the fundamentals, or are indirectly involved with LC's and wish to have a better understanding of this longstanding and venerable trade payments instrument.

In the morning, there will be discussions regarding Parties in a LC transaction, Transaction flow, Common documents, and so much more. After lunch which is included the program will continue to educate about Bid, performance and advance payment, Financial versus trade related, Affects on a company's credit line and so much more!

If one attends Session 102, this program will benefit those with more experience, who have a good fundamental understanding and experience working with LC's or are directly and primarily responsible for LC's within their company. This program will also explore best practices involving LC's and Bank Guarantees to make LC';s simpler, more workable and friendlier to use.

In the morning, there will be discussions regarding Incoterms and the Overview 2010 vs 2020, UCC terms and Incoterms, and Structuring a LC's ; pro-forma invoice and LC guide, Confirmation, usance; discounting and SO much more. After lunch which is included there will be information about SBLC governing rules: UCP 600 | ISP 98 a deeper dive, URDG 758 relative to BG';s versus local law, Challenging markets and so much more!

Vizocom has received DLA Troop Support IDIQ CENTCOM MRO

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announced that it has awarded a Contract for the Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Vendor support for Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) supplies in the CENTCOM AoR to Vizocom.

San Diego, CA., October 23, 2019 -- The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announced that it has awarded a Contract for the Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) Vendor support for Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) supplies in the CENTCOM AoR to Vizocom. The Contract has a three-year base and two one-year option periods and the total combined value of the contract program, which will be competed among four companies, is $500 million. It entails Customer Direct Deliveries to locations throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility.

The CENTCOM Region includes the following countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

There are about 100 existing regular customers in the CENTCOM Region at this time which includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies as well as LOGCAP V Contractors operating in CENTCOM. More Customers can be added to the Program.

The contract covers a full line of MRO supplies in support of the maintenance, repair and operations requirements of installations in the CENTCOM AOR. Such MRO supplies include, but is not limited to: HVAC; refrigeration; plumbing supplies (including bath and shower items, ablution units); electrical products (including generators, wire/cable, connectors, sockets, outlets, lights, etc.); tools of various kinds; chemical, lubricating, and rubber products and products including same; construction supplies [including but not limited to cement, lumber and plywood, bricks, blocks, steel, aluminum, and other metal products, conduits, prefabricated structures to include re-locatable buildings (RLBs & ablution units), etc.; perimeter security items such as barriers, barbed wire, concertina wire, and sand bags (also used for erosion prevention)]; paint, landscape and grounds supplies, and  communication devices (such as walkie-talkies, two-way radios, etc. used by the maintenance personnel).

As the nation’s combat logistics support agency, the DLA manages the global supply chain – from raw materials to end user to disposition in support of national defense, disaster relief, and humanitarian relief globally.

DLA Troop Support is a global supply chain integrator and provides a seamless supply system that can be utilized in both peace and wartime operations. DLA Troop Support ensures the combat readiness of the nation’s fighting forces through its global presence with its customers, strategic partnerships and enhanced readiness through focused logistics.

About Vizocom:
Vizocom is a Small Business Government Contractor with a focus on the U.S. military, federal, state, and local governments as well as the O&G Market. Vizocom has a global reach and has been supporting the Government in CONUS and OCONUS with its Supply Chain, IT, and Communications services since 2010. Vizocom’s success in receiving this award, can be attributed to its uncompromising commitment to readiness, customer satisfaction, quality and innovation in mission critical projects in the most volatile locations.

For more information, see
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0232c3a224ef55a0634013a3d4f92d50&tab=core&_cview=0

Breakwater Management Provides Committed Facility of $35.0 Million of Growth Capital to Apex Linen

Los Angeles-based direct investment firm provides growth capital to leading industrial laundry services provider.

Los Angeles, California, USA., October 23, 2019 -- Breakwater Management LP (“Breakwater”), a provider of flexible capital solutions to growing lower middle market companies, announced today that it recently completed a fully committed $35.0 million growth capital investment in Apex Linen (“Apex Linen” or the “Company”) in partnership with Highland Avenue Capital Partners (“Highland”) and Company management. Breakwater was the exclusive provider of a first lien senior secured term loan, and provided preferred equity financing along with funds managed by Highland to support the Company’s continued expansion.

Apex Linen is a leading provider of linen, uniform and guest laundry and dry cleaning services for the Las Vegas hospitality market. The Company operates out of a state-of-the-art 90,000 square foot facility with meaningful capacity to service the multiple needs of large-scale hotel casinos.

Eric Beckman, Managing Partner at Breakwater, commented: “We are excited to partner with Apex management and Highland to support the Company’s continued expansion. Highland’s deep industry expertise complements the management team’s strong track record of excellent service and customer growth.”

Highland’s Managing Partner, Chris Bryan stated, “We appreciate the creativity of Breakwater’s financing and its partnership approach. The combination of Apex Linen, Breakwater, and Highland further strengthens the Company’s position as the leading service provider to its customers, suppliers, and employees.”

ABOUT BREAKWATER MANAGEMENT LP:
Breakwater Management LP is a direct investment firm based in Los Angeles that provides flexible debt and equity capital to growing lower middle market companies. The firm aligns itself with committed management teams, owners, and sponsors, providing creative financing solutions tailored to meet individual borrower needs. Breakwater’s senior investment team has over 105 years of private company investing and operating experience and has built the firm on a deep commitment to integrity, partnership and growth.

ABOUT APEX LINEN:
Founded in 2010 by long-established industry experts, Apex Linen is a provider of commercial laundry and linen services to the hotel and gaming industry in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Apex Linen maintains a reputation for providing the highest quality commercial laundry services in the region and services many of the largest hotels on the Las Vegas strip.

ABOUT HIGHLAND AVENUE CAPITAL PARTNERS:
Founded in 2016, Highland Avenue Capital Partners is a private investment firm based in Hermosa Beach, California. The firm focuses on creating transformational value with lower middle market companies within the business services sector.