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Click n’ Close launches proprietary SmartBuy loan suite to provide low- and moderate-income homebuyers with more affordable mortgage options

ADDISON, Texas -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announces it has launched SmartBuy, a suite of loan programs designed to give low and moderate-income (LMI) homebuyers an advantage in today's heightened mortgage interest rate environment. These programs offer down payment assistance (DPA) to help borrowers reduce their initial down payment as well as their monthly payment amounts utilizing Click n' Close's proprietary second liens.

"With recent volatility in rates and home prices maintaining record highs, TPOs need loan programs that are not only designed to help their borrowers navigate today's homeownership and affordability challenges but also varied enough to match borrowers' preferences and circumstances," said Click n' Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "With our SmartBuy program, TPOs can meet their borrowers where they are today and create a loan program that helps them meet their goals."

"For example, TPOs can combine a seller-funded 2/1 buydown with SmartBuy for more cash-conscious borrowers, allowing them to secure a lower interest rate today, minimize their cash-to-close and postpone the rate reduction repayment to a later date. However, SmartBuy also offers a permanent buydown option that enables borrowers to qualify for a lower interest rate over the full life of the loan and maximize their long-term savings," Bode added. "Whether it is minimizing their cash-to-close, materially lowering their monthly payments or simply securing the lowest rate possible today, SmartBuy provides multiple options to help borrowers achieve their short- and long-term homeownership goals."

SmartBuy is the latest in a series of unique loan products developed by Click n' Close to help consumers and third-party originators (TPOs) address the challenges of today's market. Other innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and eNote program for non-delegated correspondents.

For more information on SmartBuy or any of Click n' Close's innovative loan programs, contact Adam Rieke (wholesale) at adam.rieke@clicknclose.com or Julas Hollie (correspondent) at julas.hollie@clicknclose.com.

About Click n' Close, Inc.:

Click n' Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Author:

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

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

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

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Paul G. Swingle

Genre: FICTION

Released: August 2022

PAPERBACK: ISBN-13: 979-8545559596

KINDLE ASIN: B09C2X6SRY

Publisher: Independent

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Voluspa and Domaine Carneros by Taittinger welcome the holiday season with the Sparkling Cuvée Candle and Sparkling Wine duo

NAPA, Calif. -- Two iconic California-based handcrafted brands come together this holiday season with the release of the limited edition "Sparkling Cuvée" Signature Duo, featuring a luxuriously scented Voluspa candle and Sparkling Wine by the ever-elegant Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, paired in holiday gift packaging. Artisans of the senses, Voluspa and Domaine Carneros worked closely to accent the aromas of pink grapefruit and stone fruits found in the sparkling wine in the newest candle in the Voluspa portfolio. Both companies are California-based, sustainably focused and specialize in hand-crafted products. Their emphasis on accessible luxury made for a perfect partnership.

The limited-edition gift set features one 750 ml bottle of a custom-labeled Domaine Carneros sparkling wine paired with a Voluspa Sparkling Cuvée 9oz. Classic Candle. This set makes the perfect luxurious gift for any celebration. Sparking Cuvée's packaging is designed around the iridescent sheen of sparkling wine bubbles. A perfect complement to an evening of self-care or a gathering of friends, the opalescent Japonica glass accentuates the energy in the room with its sparkle and shine.

Each box is designed with all the little details in mind, beautiful white velvet flocking, metallic accents, and the signature white iridescent sheen. The set will retail for $89 and Domaine Carneros club members will benefit from a special price of $71.80. Purchases can be made here - https://www.domainecarneros.com/blog/raise-a-glass-with-a-sparkling-cuvee-by-domaine-carneros-and-voluspa.

About Voluspa:

Voluspa is true handcrafted California luxury. We believe that although our eyes show us the world, it's what we breathe in that brings us closer to it. Our exquisite scents are born from rare, globally-sourced ingredients of the highest quality and are rooted in our clean-burning, proprietary coconut wax blend - a first of its kind. Our fragrances are hand-poured in California, feature 100% natural hand-set wicks and are encased in ornate packaging, designed in-house. These vessels serve as colorful pops of elegant decor and can be repurposed and enjoyed long after the final flame. A well-rounded combination of quality, artistry and global inspiration serve as the backbone of who we are. From our house to your home.

For more information, visit: https://www.voluspa.com/.

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About Domaine Carneros:

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay, 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery focuses on making ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines limited production pinot noirs grown on their estate vineyards.

For more information, visit: https://www.domainecarneros.com/.

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Fluid Metering Inc. Announces the Launch of the FDD Direct Drive Pump Series

SYOSSET, N.Y. -- Fluid Metering Inc. (FMI), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of precision fluid control solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its portfolio to address today's demanding microfluidic applications.

Introducing FMI Direct Drive (FDD): a compact, linearly driven, ceramic piston pump, capable of dispensing less than 1 microliter with exceptional precision, accuracy and zero mechanical backlash. A vastly optimized driving mechanism means the FDD has only THREE moving components. Plus, FMI's distinct CeramPump® technology ensures a longer lifetime and superior chemical inertness in comparison to anything in the marketplace today.

An extremely fine pitched, high-precision lead screw means the FMI Direct Drive piston has a linear resolution of under 0.0002 inches (two tenths of a thousandth). In addition, a built-in rotary encoder allows for accurate positional feedback with a resolution of less than 0.1 inches. All of this with a maintenance free, efficient, and robust design for easy setup and system integration.

Through the use of Fluid Metering's CeramPump® technology, the FDD Direct Drive provides microfluidic control solutions to accelerate product development suited for a wide range of OEM and Life Sciences applications.

"With the launch of the FDD Direct Drive, FMI continues to push the boundaries of innovation. This pump allows incredible precision and accuracy with zero mechanical backlash, a first of its kind," said Sean Madden, Vice President, Commercial and Product Development at Fluid Metering Inc. "This means the FDD pump requires no software compensations to reach the desired dispense volume. We believe the FDD Direct Drive will continue to allow engineers to simplify their fluidic architecture, improve instrument reliability and allow for increased instrument throughput."

About Fluid Metering Inc.:

Fluid Metering Inc. pioneered the first patented valve-less rotating and reciprocating piston metering pump concept delivering pumping excellence and precise fluid control for Laboratory, Industrial, Process and OEM applications. Fluid Metering's Engineering Team incorporates over 63 years of OEM design experience to meet specific customer and application requirements with Accuracy, Precision & Reliability!

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

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Beyond Benign Launches Initiative to Support Green Chemistry Educators at Minority-Serving Higher Education Institutions

WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Beyond Benign announced a new Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Initiative, designed to provide green chemistry educational support for faculty and students at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Being built and executed in collaboration with MSIs, the initiative is intended to ensure the next generation of world-class chemists and scientific leaders are reflective of the diversity of the global community and prepared to address sustainability through chemistry.

"It is critical that MSI leadership and expertise is included in the growing green chemistry education community. The inclusion and involvement of institutions that serve students from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities into our Green Chemistry Commitment program is central in ensuring the talent pool of sustainable scientists is diverse and equipped with a diversity of perspectives and approaches that will solve global and local challenges," says Dr. Amy Cannon, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Beyond Benign.

The key objectives of this initiative include: partnering with MSI chemistry and science departments, through funding opportunities, professional development and leadership opportunities, to evolve chemistry teaching and practice at their institutions to include green chemistry and sustainable science; building inclusive, diverse community spaces for MSI and BIPOC faculty to collaborate, learn, and share about green chemistry; and engaging and supporting green chemistry student leaders.

The MSI initiative is a critical component of the Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) 25x25 program, which seeks to ensure that 25 percent of graduating chemists in the U.S. have a background in green chemistry by 2025. The Commitment program offers higher education institutions a flexible model to expand green chemistry education through their science departments. Through signing the GCC, higher education institutions become part of a broad network advocating for green chemistry education, and gain access to professional development opportunities, funding opportunities, mentorship, peer-to-peer support, and much more.

Through this initiative, Beyond Benign will conduct outreach and discussions with faculty members across a variety of MSIs to better understand the unique needs and challenges they face in incorporating green chemistry into their classrooms, labs, and departments. By bringing their leadership and expertise to the table, MSI faculty will help shape adaptable models to scale green chemistry educational programming for higher education students across the nation. Beyond Benign intends to support MSI faculty in their green chemistry work with resources, peer networks, and funding and professional development opportunities.

About Beyond Benign:

Beyond Benign, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit envisions a world where the chemical building blocks of products used every day are healthy and safe for humans and the environment. Beyond Benign's mission is to foster a green chemistry community that empowers educators to transform chemistry education for a sustainable future. Beyond Benign is working to equip educators from K-20 with the ability to teach chemistry and STEM through a lens of sustainability grounded in the 12 principles of green chemistry. By providing educators with tools, training and a peer support network, educators are equipped to train the next generation of scientists and citizens with the skills and knowledge to create and choose products that are safe for human health and the environment.

Co-founded in 2007 by Dr. John Warner, the co-founder of the field of green chemistry, and Dr. Amy Cannon, who holds the world's first Ph.D. in Green Chemistry, Beyond Benign has an extensive history of service. Over the past 15 year, Beyond Benign has trained over 6,500 K-12 teachers in sustainable science and green chemistry, designed over 200 open-access lessons, reached over 35,000 youth and community members through outreach, & partnered with 103 universities to transform chemistry education. Together we can catalyze the development of green technological innovations that result in safer products and processes in support of a sustainable, healthy society.

Learn more at: https://www.beyondbenign.org/

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Detroit Singer-Songwriter JOAN BELGRAVE’s ‘Oooo Boy’ EP Features Range of Romantic Moods and Timeless Grooves

DETROIT, Mich. -- Dynamic singer and songwriter Joan Belgrave latest EP release, "Oooo Boy," gives expression to three distinct declarations of love. With her lush voice drawing liberally from gospel, soul, and pop traditions, Joan gives her all on these tunes, which are produced by Sanchez Harley (Shirley Caesar, Mighty Clouds of Joy, RiZen and others). On the current EP, available from the Jazz Development Workshop Inc., Joan Belgrave shimmers through both playful and passionate moods on the original R&B/pop compositions "Oooo Boy," "Dreaming of You," and "I'm Not Going Anywhere."

"Oooo Boy" music video -- https://youtu.be/ZD-pfSGQDyM

"Oooo Boy" EP recording & press materials -- https://bit.ly/3CPIZRw

Belgrave is a veteran vocal powerhouse who has previously released albums as a soloist, some in partnership with her late husband, jazz trumpet stalwart Marcus Belgrave, who passed away in 2015. The EP was conceived in the wake of this loss and recorded as Joan continues a challenging personal battle with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), the EP is a labor of love and a testament to the artist's endurance. With both this new EP recording completed, and a brand-new documentary film about Marcus in the works, Joan is forging ahead with optimism and a singleness of purpose. She hopes her story of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds serves as a gift to inspire and encourage others facing major challenges in their lives.

Songs Of Love, Music That Heals

The EP's title tune, "Oooo Boy," available for download on Apple Music, is a sexy blues come-on - a party-ready invitation to a potential partner. The video for this danceable flirtation was filmed at the Italianate-style Berry Gordy Mansion in Detroit and features Mark Scott, the current lead singer of The Miracles. "Dreaming of You" is a smooth expression of sweet longing in the mold of mid-tempo favorites from a classic era of R&B. "I wanted to write a song that is light and airy, but nice and dreamy. I wanted to write something that was musically timeless, with a 'Pillow Talk' feel to it," says Joan, giving a nod to the 1973 hit by Sylvia.

The third track, "I'm Not Going Anywhere," is a tender promise of unconditional love that will resonate with anyone who has experienced that most exalted of emotions. Rarely has such a simple declaration sounded so profound. Joan says that the catalyst for creating the tune was the loss of her husband, adding that the song practically wrote itself after an extended period of mourning.

After his passing, Joan was faced with rebuilding not only her personal but her professional life as well. Joan felt it best to leave Detroit memories behind, temporarily moving to New York City's Harlem to spend time with her daughter and newborn twins. Still, the pain of her loss seemed almost insurmountable. But one night, the song appeared and instantly brought a measure of peace.

"It was almost like Marcus was helping me write it," Joan recalls. "The lyrics just came and started flowing. It almost felt like he was saying, 'Okay, that's enough. I understand, but you need to get back to doing what you do. And I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere.'" With its relatable lyrics, gorgeous melody, and a riveting performance by Joan, "I'm Not Going Anywhere" is poised to become an anthem heard at weddings, engagements, and homegoing services.

Also Producing Documentary on Marcus Belgrave

Inspired by the work of her late husband, Joan has also made it her mission to see Marcus Belgrave's story celebrated on the big screen. Joan is currently producing and appearing in a film documentary that spotlights his many contributions to the popular music landscape in a career that spanned some 50 years. Titled "Marcus Belgrave: All My Love," a nod to the tune "All My Love" that the Chester, Pennsylvania-born musician wrote in honor of his adopted hometown Detroit, the documentary features interviews with some 30 fellow musicians; a key scene will be a concert by Joan of some of Marcus's favorite tunes with other special guests before a live audience at Detroit's historic 400-seat Gem Theatre. The film is expected to be complete in the spring of 2023. "I want to get his story told on my watch," Joan declares. "I don't want somebody else telling his story."

A jazz and soul trumpet player who toured and recorded with Ray Charles in the 1950s before returning to the Motor City in 1963 to work with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, the Temptations, and the Four Tops, continuing to tour and record. Marcus founded the Jazz Development Workshop, a school program that helped develop careers for generations of jazz artists. At Motown and the Workshop, he became a mentor to such talents as Ray Parker Jr., Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye at Motown, as well as jazz artists Geri Allen, Kenny Garrett, Regina Carter, and others. In addition to recording as a leader, Marcus's trumpet can be heard on recordings by Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Geri Allen, David "Fathead" Newman, B.B. King, and Wynton Marsalis. Named as Detroit's only Jazz Master Laureate, Marcus Belgrave was also inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in Detroit in 2017 and has a city street, Marcus Belgrave Avenue, dedicated to him.

Facing Down Cancer with Faith and Purpose

Continuing to work while undergoing intensive treatment for an aggressive form of cancer has not been easy for Joan. Intensely spiritual as well as massively talented, she says she has been blessed to continue to make music, which has its own healing properties. And after maintaining silence around her diagnosis, Joan now feels it is important to speak out to support and encourage others.

"If I can help someone else to let them know it's okay, then it's okay," says Joan. "Just keep pushing. A tunnel is just that, a tunnel. You just keep walking through. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and before you know it, the light is shining."

"Oooo Boy" is available now on all digital platforms.

Keep up with JOAN BELGRAVE by visiting:

Website: http://joanbelgrave.com/

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Children’s author releases latest in ‘Glad to Do It!’ series about first responders

POMFRET, Md. -- J2B Publishing announces the release of "Uncle Rocky - Fireman #10 - Ice Rescue" (ISBN: 978-1954682160), authored by James Burd Brewster. It's the 10th Uncle Rocky - Fireman book in the "Glad to do it!" children's series and is illustrated for kids aged 3-7. The series honors first responders by retelling true-life emergency response stories through the eyes of its characters: Uncle Rocky - Fireman, Officers Jack and Kate and EMT Morales.

"Ice Rescue," illustrated by Mary Barrows, tells the story of three New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters from Ladder 54 where Tom Yuneman, Chris Harkinish and Kevin Hillman rescued a stranded boy from the ice in the Bronx River. Other books in the series also center on firemen as heroes.

The idea for the "Glad to do it!" series first came to be when Brewster started telling bedtime stories to his two oldest boys (ages 5 and 3). He made up a character named Uncle Rocky - Fireman.

"Boys love firemen, so I told them firefighter stories," Brewster says.

As he told the stories, a pattern emerged. The alarm would sound, Uncle Rocky would dress for the fire, test the fire truck's siren and horn, respond to the emergency and save the day. When thanked for his rescue, Uncle Rocky always said, "Glad to do it!" During the storytelling, Brewster's boys, now 38 and 36, would "pretend" dress for the fire, shout out the fire truck sounds and roar "Glad to do it!" along with Uncle Rocky.

"Since firefighters are usually humble when thanked for doing their duty, the last sentence of every story is 'Glad to do it!'" Brewster explains. "And, so the series was born."

As the series became known, parents started asking Brewster to write about police officers and EMTS too since they found their young children loved them as well.

In the also recently released "Trusty Tinsley," (ISBN: 978-1954682153), the sixth Officer Jack book in the "Glad to do it!" series, a Shiloh Shepherd leads Trooper Sandberg of the New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) and Lebanon, New Hampshire and Hartford, Vermont first responders to the car wreck of its owner. Officer Jack, an African-American male, and Officer Kate, a white female, are partners in the stories.

"It was a story right out of Lassie," Brewster says. "First responders go to rescue a stray dog on the highway and the dog leads them to his owner, who'd been thrown from his car and was freezing to death. He saved his life."

"Baby's Breath" (ISBN: 978-1954682146), the fifth in the Officer Jack series, is a Brewster favorite. TSA Officer Cecilia Morales was working the scanner line at Newark Liberty International Airport. She scrambled over a bunch of equipment to reach a baby who had stopped breathing and her medical training prevented a horrible holiday tragedy.

"My sister sent me the story and I knew it'd be perfect for the Officer Jack series," Brewster says.

Brewster was personally involved in "Clamshell Stretcher," (ISBN: 978-1941927519), the first EMT Morales story in the series. This story describes how EMTs and paramedics from Waldorf Station 12 in Charles County, Maryland used a "Clamshell Stretcher" to lift a man off the ground without causing him undue pain.

"I was driving home in a light rain and saw a man on the ground surrounded by neighbors," Brewster says. "I stopped and held an umbrella. The man had a dislocated hip and EMTs used a 'Clamshell Stretcher' to lift him off the ground. It was an amazing invention, so I wrote a story about it."

The "Glad to do it!" series is unique in that the stories retell actual emergency responses, encourage children to play-act and use adult characters as role models so children learn to go to adults for help. It also teaches humility with its final "Glad to do it!" sentence.

Learn more about "Ice Rescue" at: https://www.gladtodoit.net/uncle-rocky-10-ice-rescue.html

To learn more about the series, and download a free eBook version of "Uncle Rocky - Fireman #1 Fire!" visit: https://www.gladtodoit.net/.

About James Burd Brewster:

James Burd Brewster, president, J2B Publishing and the author of the "Glad to do it!" series started J2B Publishing in 2013 as an Indie Press with a mission to publish "Good books for boys and girls." It now specializes in publishing new children's book authors.

Brewster grew up in Albany, NY, learned to sail on Lake Champlain, graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy, drove an icebreaker to the Arctic and retired after a 23-year career. He and wife, Katie, raised and homeschooled five children and live in southern Maryland.

Brewster's father taught him, "You can grow grass or children, but not both." Like his father, he decided to grow children and now writes and publishes children's books to help other parents grow their children.

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New Animation Project Tackles Misinformation, Vaccines for Media Literacy Week

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Founded by two black doctors who tired of watching patients who looked like them die sicker and younger, Welfie is launching "Booster Troop," a fun health media literacy initiative that helps underserved children better spot misinformation. It launches October 24 for Media Literacy Week, and it includes a 7-minute animated episode in both English and Spanish, a lesson plan, and other classroom materials. Welfie provides culturally competent health and mental health education and care coordination to schools.

"Booster Troop" was made by Emmy Award-winning children's TV writers, educators, doctors, psychologists, and vetted by children, parents, teachers, school administrators, misinformation experts, psychologists, and former PBS and Sesame Workshop Executives. "Booster Troop" is free, and it features Welfie Pediatricians Dr. Nneka Edwards, MPH, who is also a Co-Founder of Welfie, and Dr. Jaime Deville, who worked on the COVID vaccine.

"Children are the most powerful agents of change in the universe," said Dr. Steven Moyo, MD and CEO and Founder of Welfie. "If we can help kids find joy and purpose in their own health, they will inspire the adults around them to do the same. But that can only happen if we help them understand how to tell accurate from inaccurate information."

The first episode of "Booster Troop" tackles the COVID vaccine and was made possible by The VaxUp Challenge, an initiative of the Innovation Studio at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Dr. Nneka Edward's segment was filmed at The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital library in Toronto, Canada.

"Booster Troop" is currently creating a mental health program which will include self-assessments, interventionist content, health care coordination, and health fests that are culturally appropriate. Welfie was recently selected as a Google for Startups winner.

ABOUT WELFIE:

Welfie is a doctor founded, Black and women led company whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of underserved children and their families through culturally competent health education and care coordination in schools. Healthier children miss fewer days of school, perform better on tests, and live happier, more productive lives.

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

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You can see the trailer cut for media here in English: https://youtu.be/yyr6phYuVIw and here in Spanish: https://youtu.be/uoWGJMxIP6I

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Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Guidebook to Achieving Financial Security by Dan Nicholson

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released "RIGGING THE GAME: How to Achieve Financial Certainty, Navigate Risk and Make Money on Your Own Terms" (ISBN: 978-1956955446 ebook; 978-1956955439 paperback; 978-1956955453 hardback), written by Dan Nicholson.

In "RIGGING THE GAME," Nicholson reveals why some entrepreneurs seem to always win while others routinely fail. (Spoiler alert: it's not luck.) It's actually readers who are the lucky ones, as Nicholson has not only discovered the secret to eliminating risk and financial uncertainty but is also passionate about sharing it with others.

Nicholson, who graduated summa cum laude with degrees in accounting and information systems, completed a fellowship at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, worked at Deloitte and various Fortune 500 companies and was named to the 40 Under 40 list of global accountants four times, has racked up an impressive pedigree.

But it's not his pedigree that qualifies him to share what he does in "RIGGING THE GAME." It was, in fact, the pedigreed life that led him to realize there had to be an easier way.

"RIGGING THE GAME" is that easier way.

The book has already received praise from business leaders across the globe.

"'RIGGING THE GAME' contains theories that are on par with anything from the top business schools, yet it goes much further by providing actual steps you can take to ensure success in your business and your life," says former senior advisor to Bill Gates at Microsoft and serial entrepreneur Randy Massengale.

"Dan Nicholson has created the single most powerful operating system to help business owners get what they want out of life," echoes Mastery Mode cofounder and "Bumpers" author Nic Peterson. "I use it and teach it to all my clients."

Nicholson has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs learn his principles through his 20-week online course Certified Certainty Advisor but "RIGGING THE GAME" gives him an opportunity to share these concepts with the masses.

"When I became a full-time entrepreneur, I unknowingly had to unlearn a lot of things," Nicholson writes in the book. "I had the privilege of advising thousands of clients, launching two seven-figure businesses, leading a successful software project and learning from countless investments-to see what works and what doesn't. All that's code for: I'm really good at teaching others how to streamline their businesses, increase revenue and not lose their souls in the process."

"RIGGING THE GAME" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Legacy Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds, as well as sports agents, coaches, non-profit founders and more. Learn more at: https://www.legacylaunchpadpub.com/.

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New ‘Ready Now’ Podcast Features Survivors, Experts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., today introduced a new podcast that features thought-provoking conversations with survivors of a range of emergencies and end-of-life scenarios-from major hurricanes to Alzheimer's Disease.

"Ready Now," available at https://readynowpodcast.com/ explores the ways everyday consumers can take charge of becoming ready, now, for life's most difficult scenarios. The format of the show is a two-way discussion on a range of thematic topics about being prepared for emergencies and the end of life.

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, the Oct. 18 and Oct. 20, 2022 podcast episodes will provide insights into better preparing for the end of life, from the perspective of making a new and better start for loved ones in the weeks and months following the funeral.

Other episodes will include support and resources for family caregivers, a day in the life of an Alzheimer's patient, cybersecurity for aging Americans, and conversation starters with aging relatives.

"Our vision for 'Ready Now' is inspiring our audience to get ready, now, by taking a different angle: life after the situation, and the hindsight that ensues," says inaugural podcast co-host Shep Harmon. "The first episodes feature timely conversations offering a healthy dose of hindsight, empathy, and practical solutions."

"Ready Now" can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

More information about The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., can be found on its website: https://www.peaceofmindestateorganization.com/.

About The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc.:

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc., is a fee-only consultancy specializing in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of estates. Originally established in 2017, the company's mission is to ease the transition and improve outcomes for surviving family and close contacts following our clients' end of life. Those who utilize estate preparation services provide personal and practical documentation to be privately and securely passed on upon their passing to serve as an electronic time capsule promoting their legacy and preserving their privacy.

The Peace of Mind Estate Organization, Inc. offers estate preparation services, courses, and resources, which complement legal and financial services including estate planning and trusts. The company also sponsors free and low-cost consumer educational programs and resources, including a free emergency readiness quiz, a free consumer course, and partner resource referrals through The Personal Preparedness Council, launching November 1, 2022.

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

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