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U.S. Properties Group Unveils $2.5M Plaza Renovation June 13, 2019 at The Streets of Indian Lake, Hendersonville, Tennessee

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. -- U.S. Properties Group announces the Grand Opening celebration of the new Center Stage plaza at The Streets of Indian Lake shopping center in Hendersonville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 4-7 p.m.

This investment brings state-of-the-art features that today's shopper seeks out and will see this Nashville suburb lifestyle center as the preferred destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The new large high-tech staging allows accommodations for larger, more prominent acts. Visitors can enjoy new pathways, defined by lush greenery and colorful flowers, meander and lead to various gathering areas to socialize and connect. Its informal and organic redesign allows for programmed events, such as group yoga, concerts, outdoor theater, and movie nights; while also providing an interesting and beautiful space where people will want to just hang out.

About The Streets of Indian Lake:

The Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville, Tenn. - Nashville North was the first and only Lifestyle Center in the 50-mile area. Conveniently located off route 65 in north Nashville, amid inviting gathering spots, wide sidewalks and convenient parking in close proximity to individual shops and eateries, The Streets offers a unique range of over 40 premium shops, spas, and restaurants, such as Sam's Sports Grill, Victoria's Secret, Regal Cinemas, Barnes & Noble, Bink's Outfitters, SkinWorks Wellness & Aesthetics, Chico's, LOFT, and much more.

For more tenant information, deals and events, visit https://streetsofindianlake.com/.

U.S. Properties Group owns approximately three million square feet. Redeveloping shopping centers in 11 states and managing over 350 tenant relationships, USPG covers the Midwest and Southeast United States, which includes Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Founded to create value and realize the "Upcycling" of shopping center assets, USPG acquires developments, renovates, and manages property to enhance values while restoring community marketplaces with best-of-class tenants and services.

For more information visit https://uspginc.com/.

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(and, for all leasing inquiries):
Cindy Hicks, VP Leasing & Development
803.407.4555
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U.S. Properties Group, 800 Columbiana Drive, Irmo, SC 29063

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Edupoint Educational Systems Makes ‘Top Companies to Work for in Arizona’ List for the Fourth Year

MESA, Ariz. -- Edupoint Educational Systems, an industry leader in K-12 student information and learning management, has once again earned a spot among the 2019 azcentral.com(R) Top Companies to Work for In Arizona. The 2019 list marks the fourth time Edupoint has been recognized.

Selection for the list is based on employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks, and demographics.

Edupoint offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package along with a vibrant wellness program, including company-provided Fitbit, health seminars, free weekly instructor-guided meditation and exercise classes, and fun incentives that promote health. Employees also enjoy casual dress, free healthy snacks, and continued learning opportunities, such as Excel and SQL Development classes and a weekly lunchtime Toastmasters club. Edupoint is also deeply invested in developing interns and runs an active internship program.

Giving back to the community is a valued part of the culture at Edupoint as well, with highlights including staff participation in Save the Family Thanksgiving Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive and Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

"The work environment at Edupoint promotes the exceptional teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving needed to deliver on our promise to customers," said Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO at Edupoint. "We're proud of the employee-centric culture and friendly atmosphere that make this a great place to work, year after year."

If you are interested in working for a "Top Company," see the current job openings at Edupoint: http://www.edupoint.com/About-Us/Careers.

About Edupoint Educational Systems:

For over thirty years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically-advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way K-12 educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, response to intervention, assessment, special education management, and analytics.

Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give parents, students, teachers, administrators, health staff, special education teams, and counselors access to the tools they need when and where they need them. Thousands of schools nationwide choose the Synergy Education Platform to support 4.5 million students in 21 states.

Learn more: http://www.edupoint.com/.

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Asia America Symphony and Guild Honors: Roland Corporation, Helen Ota and Gail Gerding Mellert on June 16, 2019

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. -- The Asia America Symphony Association (AASA) and Guild will hold their annual Bravo Awards gala recognizing the Roland Corporation, Helen Ota and Gail Gerding Mellert for their contributions to AASA and the community. Master of Ceremonies is David Ono, KABC 7 News Anchor.

Musical entertainment will be provided by David Benoit, AASA's Music Director and Conductor, and the Asia America Youth Symphony, The black-tie optional event will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019 - 5pm, at L.A. Grand Hotel, 333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://aasymphony.org/ or by calling AASA's office at 310.377.8977.

Helen Ota is Director of Donor Engagement and Special Events for the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center. She is also active in the community serving as a board member of the Nisei Week Foundation (past president), Zentoku Foundation, and the Veterans Memorial Court Alliance. She is an Advisory Council member of Kizuna, and Advisory Artistic board member of Asian Pacific American Friends of Theatre. Helen is a performing member of the Grateful Crane Ensemble and Artistic Director Emeritus of COLD TOFU Improv.

Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, and audio processing devices. With over 40 years of innovation that continues to shape the sound of modern music, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow.

Gail Gerding Mellert is a native Southern Californian and graduate from USC's Thornton School of Music. For over 35 years, she has continued to maintain her impressive reputation with her private studio of aspiring violinists. Gail was the recipient of the Studio Teacher of the Year Award by the American String Teachers Association. She is a member of the Peninsula Committee for the LA Phil, Mu Phi Epsilon, MTAC, and the American String Teacher's Association. She is also a frequent adjudicator throughout Los Angeles.

About Asia America Symphony Association:
The Asia America Symphony Association is dedicated to developing and mentoring young musicians, exposing and promoting music appreciation as well as supporting and partnering with similar organizations by providing educational and performing opportunities in a professional environment featuring classical and jazz concerts and integrating a wide array of music influences and styles from around the world. The Music Director and Conductor of AASA is renowned pianist and composer, David Benoit.

Asia America Symphony Association, 608 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274; 310.377.8977 (P) | website: http://aasymphony.org/

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Synthesus Advisory Services Launches Helping Businesses Grow and Innovate

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Synthesus, LLC, a new advisory services company, is launching this month. Synthesus partners with clients to produce solutions to their most painful challenges with an eye on the future and the ever-evolving workplace environment.

Professional services are focused on Operations, IT, Human Resources, Organizational Structures, Finance, Sales and Marketing. Synthesus specializes in partnering with the client's team to resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for businesses to accelerate growth and innovation.

Specific examples of how Synthesus helps organizations include:
* Business solutions that address pain points by identifying the root cause
* Partnering with the client's team to develop innovative solutions and remaining embedded with them through implementation and adoption to ensure success while maximizing a return on investment
* Creating plans for how organizations can anticipate and gain a competitive advantage from pro-actively managing Generational Leadership Transitions and New Workforce Structures.

Synthesus has hit the ground running, already working with Kansas City-area businesses like Blue Bicycle Health and Fitness to create a strategic plan for future growth.

Patty Backman, CEO of Synthesus, LLC is a seasoned operations and information technology professional, bringing over 20 years' experience in those fields to her role. Patty most recently was a COO in the Insurance industry and was Chief of Staff at Microsoft in the Server division. Patty's background focused on helping start-ups to multinational organizations operate better and smarter.

For more information visit https://www.synthesus.net/.

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Actress, Model, and Recovery Specialist Dona Speir Releases Revealing Autobiography

LOS GATOS, Calif. -- Model, actress, and recovery coach Dona Speir announces the publication of her autobiographical memoir, "Naked Truth: The Fall and Rise of Dona Speir" (ISBN: 978-1939282422). Co-written with well-known author/journalist Chris Epting, this memoir reveals the hard truths, personal struggles, and eventual triumph over abuse, sexual exploitation, and addiction that have shaped Speir's life.

From all outward appearances, Dona Speir had an idyllic childhood growing up in Southern California in the 1960s. She was talented, beautiful, and raised in a middle-class home-but this happy façade concealed an often-chaotic world of physical and emotional abuse.

After Bill Cosby was convicted, Dona realized the time was right to write this book. "I want women to know that it's OK to speak out and stand up without guilt and shame," she said. "I didn't know how to say 'no' back then because at 16 years old, I wanted to feel loved, accepted and feel worthy."

During her teens, Dona's life seemed to move in two directions at once. While she pursued success as a model, she found herself the victim of predatory grooming (by celebrity Bill Cosby at the age of 16), sexual manipulation and abuse. And though her career moved forward, her emotional life was in disarray. Just 4 months after her 18th birthday, Dona checked into a drug rehab. She'd already been abusing alcohol and pills and had recently begun freebasing cocaine. Despite this early attempt at recovery, her alcohol and drug use would continue, on and off, until she was 23.

Sobriety allowed Dona the strength and support she needed to grapple with the demons that had tormented her since childhood. It also allowed her the stability to continue modeling and to pursue a successful acting career.

Since conquering her own addiction thirty years ago, Dona has dedicated her life to helping others. In 2003, she was selected as 'Woman of the Year' by the Yellowstone Foundation, a non-profit Women's Recovery Group of Homes. And in 2005, she founded Lynn House, one of the first no-charge Recovery/Detox centers for women in California. From 2004 to 2006, Dona served on the Board of the W.I.N. Foundation (Women in Need)-a non-profit recovery, education, and empowerment program.

In her riveting book "Naked Truth," Dona recounts her story as an abuse survivor and addict and shares the insights she has gained from recovery. She details how the lessons she's learned in recovery assist her daily in helping others through what for many is the greatest challenge of their lives-conquering addiction. Whether it's coping with family, or just figuring out how to survive life sober, she's helped hundreds of people.

Currently, Dona is CEO of Recovery Coaching Experts, and works as a Nationally Certified Recovery Coach and Nationally Certified Interventionist. Learn more about Dona here: https://www.donaspeir.com/.

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DiNoci Natural Foods Announces Whole Foods Colorado Launch and Plans to Exhibit at Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, June 14-16

BOULDER, Colo. -- DiNoci Natural Foods, creator of revolutionary almond milk-based frozen desserts, today announced plans to exhibit at the 2019 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado June 14-16, 2019. The company also announced the launch of four flavors - Salty Caramel, Lemon, Chocolate and Mint Ganache - at 15 Colorado Whole Foods Stores.

DiNoci Natural Foods was founded by longtime natural food chef Scott Emeson and former Crocs, Inc. executive Erik Rebich. The company produces artisan almond milk-based frozen desserts through a proprietary process that allows it to forego the use of gums, binders, emulsifiers and additives. In addition, all DiNoci products are plant-based, dairy free, gluten free, soy free and non-GMO.

"We are very ingredient focused," stated Emeson. "When I switched to a dairy free diet, I was shocked by the number of dairy free products that used gums and binders. It was virtually impossible to find any ice cream, dairy free or not, that used additive-free ingredients. I decided to make it my mission to create products that are as good or better than their dairy-based counterparts without compromising my requirement that they be free of the additives that are so common in today's products."

"Having Whole Foods decide to carry our product is a dream come true," continued Emeson. "We are thrilled to finally be able to bring our artisan desserts to our fellow Coloradans."

Rebich spent more than 5 years as Vice President and General Counsel for Colorado-based Crocs, Inc. Since leaving Crocs in 2009, Rebich has been involved in a number of early stage companies as an investor and advisor. "I've looked at a number of opportunities over the last ten years but this was one I just couldn't pass up," said Rebich. I researched this rapidly growing market segment thoroughly. When I compared Scott's creations to other products on the market, I felt like a real competitive advantage existed and we had the unique opportunity to revolutionize the dairy free ice cream category."

"We can't wait to get to Aspen and share our products with the discerning pallets that attend this great event," continued Rebich. "We believe this can be a launching pad for our retail business as well as our food service initiative, which we are just beginning to roll out."

DiNoci will be offering samples of its Salty Caramel, Lemon, Chocolate and Mint Ganache almond milk-based desserts at the Grand Tasting sessions during the 3-day event.

More information on DiNoci can be found on the company's website https://dinoci.com/.

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Bank of Southern California NA Names Kamran Khosrovani Branch Managing Director

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, announced today that it has hired Kamran Khosrovani as Branch Managing Director of Business Banking in Los Angeles. He will focus on client acquisition and retention as Bank of Southern California looks to further expand its presence throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

Mr. Khosrovani is an accomplished and respected business banker with deep roots in the West Los Angeles and surrounding communities, with a commitment to delivering superior service. Prior to joining Bank of Southern California, he served as Managing Director for First Republic Bank, specializing in relationship management and growing core deposits. Mr. Khosrovani holds a bachelor's degree from California State University Northridge.

"Kamran is a strong addition to our team of Branch Managing Directors and our clients will benefit from his wealth of in-market experience," said Scott Yates, Group Managing Director. "He has a proven track record of successfully managing and growing his portfolio. Kamran will play a vital role as we continue to expand our market presence and further position Bank of Southern California as the bank of choice for businesses in Southern California," concluded Yates.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, CA, is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates eleven branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as a production office in West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Photo Recovery Software for Recovering Images and Videos Released by RecoveryRobot

HONG KONG -- RecoveryRobot, a leading developer of data recovery software programs, today announced the launch of its ultimate photo and video recovery software program - RecoveryRobot Photo Recovery. Unlike general-purpose, full-featured data recovery software programs, this photo recovery software is dedicated to recovering graphic files and multimedia files from various storage devices like memory cards, USB drives, digital camera, and mobile phones.

Thanks to the fast-evolving electronic technology, various cameras and mobile phones are introduced in the market. People utilize all these devices to capture and store precious moments of their lives and occasions such as vacations, birthdays, wedding, and festivals. You may never want to miss out your precious memories and important information present in the form of pictures or videos. For this purpose, you can always rely on the advanced-technology-based photo recovery software that can help you in recovering the files.

"I take photos and record videos almost every day. These photos and video files are so important to me that I cannot afford to lose them," said Kevin Zhou, the marketing director of RecoveryRobot. "I had bad experience before, that I lost my entire collection of travel photos on a USB drive due to malfunction. So, I'm quite aware of the importance of backup and always having a data recovery software ready to use."

RecoveryRobot Photo Recovery is one of those trustable recovery software programs, but more dedicated. Users do not need to browse and search the photo or videos files among thousands of file types like the general-purpose data recovery software does. Only graphic and multimedia files will be recovered by RecoveryRobot Photo Recovery.

More information and free download: https://datarecoveryrobot.com/digital-photo-recovery-software/

About RecoveryRobot:

RecoveryRobot is one of the leading developers of data recovery software products, widely known for its popular data recovery products "RecoveryRobot Pro," "RecoveryRobot Undelete," "RecoveryRobot Photo Recovery" "RecoveryRobot Hard Drive Recovery" and more. RecoveryRobot provides a wide range of data recovery software products for various data loss scenarios. Those data recovery software products enable organizations and individuals to easily recover deleted or lost data from most removable devices and hard drives.

For more information on RecoveryRobot, please visit their website at: https://datarecoveryrobot.com

Media Contact:
Kevin Zhou
of RecoveryRobot
+852 2110 1865
support@datarecoveryrobot.com

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Move For Hunger Receives $50,000 ‘A Community Thrives’ Grant from USA TODAY NETWORK and The Gannett Foundation

RED BANK, N.J. -- Move For Hunger was announced today as a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part of the Gannett Foundation. Move For Hunger will receive a $50,000 "A Community Thrives" grant to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program.

A Community Thrives supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building and has helped to contribute more than $6.5 million since 2017. This year, A Community Thrives engaged participants in 46 states. Move For Hunger was one of 16 organizations to receive the award, and one of just seven to receive a $50,000 grant.

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. The organization partners with thousands of moving companies, apartment communities, and relocation management companies to provide their customers, residents, and clients with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Since 2009, Move For Hunger has delivered nearly 15 million pounds of food to food banks & pantries across the United States and Canada. That's the equivalent of 12 million meals.

The A Community Thrives grant will allow Move For Hunger to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program, onboard new members, distribute food collection bags & educational resources, and organize food drives with participating properties.

"Forty million Americans are facing hunger every day, yet we are wasting 40% of the food we produce each year," said Adam Lowy, Move For Hunger's Executive Director/Founder. "The A Community Thrives grant will allow Move For Hunger to accelerate our plans to scale our Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program and train even more properties on how to incorporate food rescue into their daily operations. We are so grateful to the USA TODAY Network and the Gannett Foundation for their support."

"We are proud of the work Move For Hunger has done to reduce food waste and fight hunger nationwide," said Andy Yost, Chief Marketing Officer of Gannett. "At Gannett, our mission is to connect and empower our readers to make a difference in the communities they are a part of. Through A Community Thrives, we are further fueling our mission and purpose."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected nearly 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

About A Community Thrives:

A Community Thrives is a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and is part of the Gannett Foundation. A Community Thrives supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building and has helped to contribute more than $6.5 million since 2017.

About USA TODAY NETWORK:

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co, Inc. (NYSE: GCI), is the largest local-to-national media organization in the country, powered by our award-winning newsrooms and marketing solutions business. With deep roots in local communities spanning the U.S. with more than 100 brands, plus USA TODAY, we engage about 126 million people every month through a diverse portfolio of multi-platform content offerings and experiences. For more information, visit https://www.gannett.com/.

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Dan Beam, Communications Manager
Move For Hunger
dan@moveforhunger.org
(732) 774-0521 x109

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5rand5’s New Crowdfunding Shopping Cart Helps People Help Each Other Anonymously

ATLANTA, Ga. -- 5rand5 LLC has launched its people-based shopping cart crowdfunding platform, (5rand5.com). Donors can send as little as a $5 tax deductible donation through the shopping cart, or send donations directly. Donors have an option to do a random donation to five different individuals or families in need, and they can choose who will receive their contribution. Both donor and receiver will still remain anonymous.

The majority of users that are seeking funds are the homeless, families with children and disabled veterans. The organization also helps a small amount of people in the arts industry and even those just seeking gas money. Donors are able to use the support by category feature to find and add the people to their shopping cart that they want to give their contributions. There is no minimum or maximum number of people or causes to support, and 5rand5.com handles all the distribution of funds to the recipient without disclosing any of the donor's personal information.

There is a vetting process for each donation seeker on the 5rand5.com platform, and those in the homeless category have to submit documentation from local shelters. The primary focus for the platform is to help homeless families with children, however other askers are allowed to seek support from the platform. College students, animal rights organizations and unemployed people are also accepted, but with limited space. Each recipent is required to send in proof of their current situation before being able to accept donations.

"We are just starting out with small community donations until people learn more about us," says founder Lisa L. Johnverrell. "Our goal is to one day raise larger amounts for homeless shelters and individuals across the United States, but for now we can help a few individuals and families at a time."

Donations made directly to 5rand5.com to be distributed are tax-deductable, but direct donations are also allowed. The site encourages the donors to use the shopping cart for maximum secure transactions, but also wanted to keep the direct payment option for those that want to help others immediately.

"Donations can be received for 90 up to 180 days once listed," says Johnverrell. "Our platform is not for raising a large amount of funding at once, and that separates us from other charity based crowdfunding sites."

5rand5 is currently accepting applications for people needing assistance and is always accepting donations to help its funding seekers. To learn more visit https://5rand5.com

About 5rand5:

5rand5.com, managed by 5rand5 LLC in an Atlanta, Georgia was originally launched as a crowdfunding, randomizer platform that allowed users to anonymously give donations to people using their payment processor tags.We have since created a human shopping-cart where people can chose whom they'd like to help, or donate an amount to us and we will choose based upon those individuals and organizations with the greatest need.

Official Website: https://5rand5.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5rand5/

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