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Stack Sports Launches Stack Tourney, Revolutionizing Tournament Management with Seamless Integration and Enhanced User Experience

PLANO, Texas -- Stack Sports, a leading provider of sports software solutions, successfully launched Stack Tourney, its new brand identity for the tournament platform. Since the launch, Stack Sports has been actively working to enhance the product and provide an integrated experience for its partners.

Stack Tourney integrates directly with Stack Team App and Stack Pay, into a seamless and secure platform that caters to the needs of sports organizations. With a focus on user experience, Stack Sports aims to revolutionize the sports software industry and streamline operations for its customers.

"This is the end of fragmented sports software as we know it," said Brandon Shangraw, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation at Stack Sports. "From here on out, organizations can expect products that seamlessly work together with a fully integrated user experience that helps everyone succeed."

The addition of Stack Tourney follows the launch of Stack Officials as Stack Sports continues to innovate in the Youth Sports market. Stack Sports has been dedicated to supporting sports and facilitating participation through user-friendly software and exceptional service. Currently, over 450,000 organizations worldwide utilize Stack Sports products.

"Stack Sports' league management, data, and communication products fuel productivity, and connect our membership in ways that were not possible before," said Daniel Smith, General Manager of Stack Team App. "We're excited to be a part of the evolution with Stack Tourney and explore the next chapter of building a more connected sports ecosystem."

Since its launch, Stack Tourney has delivered an array of valuable features to its users, including:

* Built-in scheduling flexibility, encompassing Round Robin, Pool Play, Brackets, and more.

* Time-saving functionalities such as automated scheduling and schedule import.

* Customized online registration forms for seamless participant management.

* Real-time posting of results and standings, which can be easily accessed through the Stack Team App.

* Real-time push notifications and alerts, seamlessly integrated with the Stack Team App.

Existing Stack Sports partners can continue to leverage the ecosystem tools provided by Stack Sports. These include Stack FanWear, Stack Raise, Stack Pay, Sports Connect, GameDay, CaptainU, TeamInn, GeoSnapshot, GameChanger, Stack Team App, and Stack.com.

The successful launch of Stack Tourney marks a significant milestone for Stack Sports and its commitment to delivering innovative solutions to the sports community. With a strong foundation and a continuous focus on improving the user experience, Stack Sports is poised to lead the way in the sports software industry.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

About Stack Tourney:

Stack Tourney is a cutting-edge tournament platform introduced by Stack Sports, a leading provider of sports software solutions. With seamless integration of Stack Team App and Stack Pay, Stack Tourney offers a unified and secure experience for sports organizations. Built with trusted Stack Sports security and powered by top-notch service, Stack Tourney brings together scheduling flexibility, time-saving features, customized registration forms, real-time results and standings, and real-time push notifications. With its commitment to revolutionizing the sports software industry, Stack Tourney is reshaping the way tournaments are managed, providing an integrated solution for organizations to thrive and succeed.

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Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of WTG Fuels Holdings, LLC’s Retail Motor Fuels, Convenience Retail, and Fleet Fueling Businesses

RICHMOND, Va. -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, today announced the successful closing on the sale of the retail motor fuels, convenience retail, and fleet fueling businesses of WTG Fuels Holdings, LLC ("WTG Fuels" or the "Company") to subsidiaries of GPM Investments, LLC, a subsidiary of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) ("GPM"). The assets sold to GPM included 24 Uncle's branded convenience stores, 68 Gascard branded cardlock sites, 43 private cardlock sites, the Company's Gascard fleet card assets, and 9 consignment and wholesale dealer accounts.

WTG Fuels, based in Midland, Texas, is a large, diversified fuels distributor and convenience retailer with operations across west Texas and southeast New Mexico. Prior to the close of the transaction, the Company's assets included a chain of high-volume convenience stores operating under its proprietary Uncle's brand, a large fleet fueling business operating under its proprietary Gascard brand, and a delivered fuels business, serving residential and commercial customers, that ranks among the largest propane distributors in the Southwest. WTG Fuels' delivered fuels business, which provides propane, refined products, and lubricants to nearly 19,000 residential and commercial customers through a network of over 70 bulk plants and warehouses, is not included in the sale to GPM and will continue to be operated by WTG Fuels post-closing.

WTG Fuels is a subsidiary of West Texas Gas ("WTG"), a leading provider of natural gas gathering, processing, transmission, and distribution services throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Matrix provided merger and acquisition advisory services to WTG, which included valuation advisory, marketing the business through a confidential, structured sale process, and negotiation of the transaction. The transaction was managed by Vance Saunders, CPA, Managing Director; Cedric Fortemps, CFA, Co-Head of Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group; David Corbett, CFA, Director; John Duni, CFA, CPA, Vice President; and Michael Tucker, CFA, Associate.

John Steen, CEO of West Texas Gas, commented, "Matrix proved to be an indispensable partner and advisor to WTG on the divestiture of these assets. We appreciate all the efforts of the Matrix team over the course of this transaction."

Mr. Saunders added, "Our relationship with WTG first began back in late 2021 as we helped the Company evaluate strategic alternatives for the WTG Fuels businesses. After reviewing several options, the decision was made to divest WTG Fuels' retail motor fuels, convenience retail, and fleet fueling businesses through a carveout process to maximize the value of the Company's assets. We are grateful to WTG for entrusting us with this complex mandate."

Larry Parker, Trevor Wind, Mary Katherine McGetrick, David Allen, Nico Balbontin, and Alston Underwood of Williams Mullen served as legal counsel for WTG Fuels.

About Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group:

Matrix's Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group is recognized as the national leader in providing transactional advisory services to companies in the downstream energy and multi-site retail sectors including convenience retailing, petroleum marketing & distribution, propane distribution, heating oil distribution, lubricants distribution, petroleum logistics, terminals and car washes.

Group members are dedicated to these sectors and draw upon complementary experiences to provide advisory services to complete sophisticated merger and acquisition transactions, debt and equity capital raises, corporate valuations, special situations and strategic planning engagements. Since 1997, our Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group has successfully completed over 270 engagements with a total transaction value of more than $13 billion.

About Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.:

Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank headquartered in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in Baltimore, MD and New York, NY. Matrix provides merger & acquisition and financial advisory services for privately-held, private-equity owned, not-for-profit and publicly traded companies. Matrix's advisory services include company sales, recapitalizations, capital raises of debt & equity, corporate carve outs, special situations, management buyouts, corporate valuations and fairness opinions. Matrix serves clients in a wide range of industries, including automotive aftermarket, building products, car washes, consumer products, convenience retail, downstream energy, healthcare and industrial products.

For additional information or to contact our team members, please visit https://matrixcmg.com/.

Securities offered by MCMG Capital Advisors, Inc., an affiliate of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC

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iOS 16.5 iCloud Bypass is Now Available on iToolab UnlockGo iOS

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- iToolab Co Ltd today released the new version of its iToolab UnlockGo iOS V5.6.0, allowing Apple users to bypass iCloud activation lock on iPhone/iPad/iPod touch running iOS 16.5. This awesome software is specially developed to help Apple users who forgot their iCloud account password or purchased a second-hand iDevice with iCloud activation lock.

"Lots of Apple users choose to buy a second-hand iPhone/iPad, but the previous owners always forgot to sign out their iCloud accounts," said iToolab CEO Mia Garcia. "Searching for a way to unlock an iCloud locked iPhone/iPad is troublesome and time-consuming. But we are here to help. iToolab UnlockGo iOS is a time-saving program to remove iPhone/iPad/iPod touch locks."

WHAT'S NEW IN ITOOLAB UNLOCKGO IOS V5.6.0

* Bypass iCloud Activation Lock on iOS 16.5 without password or the previous owner

This feature allows you to unlock an iCloud locked iPhone/iPad/iPod touch without password. Whether your device is running iOS 12.0 or 16.5, you'll regain full access to your device within several simple steps. It supports iPhone 5s to iPhone X, iPod touch 6-7. It can also remove iCloud Activation Lock on some iPad models.

Other Solutions Provided by iToolab UnlockGo iOS:

* Unlock all types of iPhone/iPad locks

* Delete Apple ID without password

* Bypass MDM lock screen without the username and password in a few minutes

* Remove Screen Time passcode without any data loss

* Turn off FMI without Apple ID

How to Bypass iCloud on iOS 16.5 on MacOS:

Step 1. Free download iToolab UnlockGo iOS from its official website and install it on your Mac.

Step 2. Launch the program. Choose "Unlock iCloud Activation Lock" from the home screen.

Step 3. Connect your iPhone to Mac with a USB cable. Follow the on-screen instructions to put it in DFU mode.

Step 4. The program will begin bypassing iCloud lock. The process will complete within 5 minutes.

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Availability and Price:

* The new feature is available on iToolab UnlockGo iOS V5.6.0. For unregistered users, you can visit the official website of iToolab UnlockGo iOS and download the latest version to try. For registered users, you can enjoy a free lifetime update.

* iOS 16.5 iCloud bypass is currently available on MacOS, and will be supported on Windows OS soon.

* The program is sold with different license plans, including 1 Month Plan, 1 Year Plan, Lifetime Plan and Business Plan. The prices are $39.95, $49.95, $59.95, respectively. You can get a big discount from the official website right now.

More info: https://itoolab.com/buy/unlockgo-for-mac/

About iToolab:

iToolab is a Hong Kong-based leading iOS and Android solution provider with a vision to help smartphone users solve various technical issues. Over the years, the company has helped millions of users fix iOS issues and regain access to their iPhones and iPads. Currently, iToolab provides its services in more than 130 countries and has an extensive user base. The creative approach of the developers is the main reason for the high success rate of all iToolab products.

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HitPaw Video Object Remover V1.2.0 Released with Enhanced Features for Seamless Object Removal and Enhanced User Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- HitPaw, a leading software technology company, has announced the release of its latest version of the Video Object Remover - the HitPaw Video Object Remover V1.2.0. This upgraded version comes with enhanced features that make the application more efficient and reliable.

In this update, HitPaw optimizes selection module for the AI object removal model. The selection process has been fine tuned to offer users more accurate and reliable results, ensuring that even intricate objects can be seamlessly eliminated from videos with minimal effort.

LET'S CHECK OUT THE NEW FEATURES:

1 - Optimize the selection module of the AI object removal model

Opening the limit on the number of selections created is no longer limited to one, now multiple selections can be created and multiple objects removed. This new feature offers more control and precision in removing objects and recognition in the background, allowing users to create stunning results. Gone are the days of tedious manual selection - effortlessly handling multiple objects you want to remove at the same time and saving valuable time and effort.

2 - Optimize the preview playback function

To meet the needs of users, HitPaw Video Object Remover optimizes the preview to support full video preview and also single frame removal effect preview. Users can have clear perceived benefits and better-personalized choices for them.

3 - Optimize the export function

The export function has also undergone optimization in HitPaw Video Object Remover V1.2.0. Users can now export their edited videos seamlessly, maintaining the original video quality while ensuring efficient file compression for easy sharing and storage. supporting MP4\MKV\AVI\MOV format, and you can easily change the video format when removing objects from the video. This streamlined export process enhances user convenience and saves valuable time.

4 - Optimize the export video of AI background removal models

HitPaw has also improved the AI background removal models of Video Object Remover V1.2.0. The export function of the background removal model has been optimized for transparent video export, now you can see the effort of background removal by exporting transparent video directly, no need to change the player to verify.

Compatibility and Price:

HitPaw Video Object Remover is now compatible with Windows including Win11/10/7 64-bit and guaranteed to run Win8, Vista 64-bit system. Its pricing starts from $39.99 per month, $59.99 per year, and $99.99 for the lifetime.

For more information checking, you can visit: https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-object-remover.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specializing in video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing meme-making, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html and https://www.hitpaw.com/

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Entertainment, Free News Articles, Regional Events

Marikel International Brings Caribbean Carnival Spirit to Leimert Park Village with a Post Juneteenth Starlight Parade

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On the heels of Juneteenth, Los Angeles' Leimert Park Village will become ablaze with passion in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month when Marikel International presents the inaugural Los Angeles Carnival Starlight Parade, a multicultural, fun filled family festival. Slated to take place Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., the parade will ignite Crenshaw Blvd. with a dramatic celebration of heritage and pride.

The evening festivities, produced by Marikel International and LA Carnival founder Marie Kellier, will serve as a prelude to the full scale LA Carnival coming to Leimert Park next year. The Los Angeles Carnival Starlight Parade is free and open to the public. Leimert Park Village is located at 4395 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008.

The vibrant gathering of people, businesses, artisans, musicians, and food vendors will launch with dancing on Crenshaw Boulevard to the pulsating cadence of 100 diverse drummers who will infuse the city with resonance and rhythm. The spectacular assembly will gather at Martin Luther King and Crenshaw Boulevards with dancers and revelers led by the LA Carnival Youth on Parade contingent. As daylight simmers to night, 100 beautiful flags, designed by the community and decorated with positive messages, will illuminate Crenshaw Blvd. with lights and a brilliant vision for peace. The procession culminates in the Leimert Park Art Walk with a grand drum circle and spirited call and response performances in People Street Plaza.

With the full event coming in 2024, Los Angeles Carnival is being positioned as a major destination event. Corporations, municipalities, and organizations will be able to utilize the occasion as a regional vehicle that celebrates their stories, representing the Los Angeles region as a leader in arts, culture, and technology to the international community.

According to LA Carnival founder, Marie Kellier, "Los Angeles Carnival is a part of an important movement. Over the last decade, Leimert Park Village has experienced a virtual rebirth with the emergence of dynamic young business owners staving off gentrification by staking their claim to this historic 'epicenter' of Black culture in Los Angeles. Our vision is to establish the Carnival as a world class arts and multicultural affair in this area for decades to come."

In preparation for the Los Angeles Carnival Starlight Parade, Kellier is conducting carnival arts residencies and workshops to train and teach young artists costume design and production skills.

Partially funded by a California Arts Council Youth Development grant, the workshops are training a new cohort of leaders who are helping to produce the June 25 launch and will continue as associate producers of LA Carnival in 2024.

The first set of paid youth residencies and free community workshops began on May 23 in Leimert Park and will continue every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Leimert Park People Street Plaza.

Over the next year, Marikel International alongside a network of youth producers, nonprofit, corporate and community partners, will provide job opportunities and resources by training producers, creatives, and youth artists across the 88 cities of Los Angeles County.

"This inclusion of diverse Angelenos from across Greater Los Angeles will allow the creativity and traditions of various cultures to fill the streets with music, culture, dance, and masquerade representing the voice and rhythm of our region," cites Kellier.

Traditional Caribbean carnivals are extremely popular around the world and held over several days. Carnivals are largely comprised of amazing gatherings of dazzling costumed masqueraders, who wear the same style or color as part of the same 'band.' Each 'carnival band' is organized by a 'band leader.' The leader chooses the theme and designs the attire or works with a designer and costume maker to manufacture them. The band leader then recruits revelers who purchase their designs and come out to 'play' in their band.

Marie Kellier's LA Carnival On Tour is the traveling component of LA Carnival. It brings carnival culture to schools and communities throughout the region that would not normally experience this art form. It presents an authentic street performance vibe with a full standard-based educational program. Started in 1998, Los Angeles Carnival is the longest running Caribbean carnival organization in Southern California, and is part of the international circuit of Caribbean carnivals imported into communities worldwide by Caribbean immigrants since the 1930's.

Having built LA Carnival from the ground up, Kellier is no stranger to pioneering community work. It was Kellier's persistence and 'can do' spirit, along with the support of grant funders and community volunteers, who created the infrastructure and built the foundation for other Caribbean carnival events now happening in the region.

All Angelenos across the city and county of Los Angeles and beyond, are invited to be part of Los Angeles Carnival Starlight Parade, regardless of cultural origin, status, physical ability, belief, or orientation. Businesses along the route and across the region are encouraged to participate as sponsors or exhibitors and to bring their teams out to the parade.

The Los Angeles Carnival Starlight Parade highlights Caribbean American Heritage Month with a joyous post Juneteenth observance that continues the commemoration of cultural diversity. Mark your calendars now and get a taste of the Caribbean without having to board a plane!

For more details and information, go to https://www.losangelescarnival.com/ or email the Los Angeles Carnival's production office at lacarnivalarts@gmail.com.

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The Pap Corps Makes Historic $8.4 Million Donation for Cancer Research – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to Benefit from Nonprofit’s Largest Gift

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research (thepapcorps.org) recently presented a historic donation to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center of $8.4 million. This gift came in two parts, $3.4 million through the volunteers' fundraising efforts and $5 million from an anonymous donor. This is the largest single gift in the nonprofit's 70-year history. The Pap Corps supports research for all types of cancer at Sylvester and has over 20,000 volunteer members in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

"We are thrilled to make this unprecedented gift to Sylvester," said Sally Berenzweig, CEO of The Pap Corps. "Thanks to the tremendous efforts of our members and the incredible generosity of our anonymous donor, this gift will be used to support groundbreaking research that results in lifesaving treatments for cancer patients."

During the check presentation event, which took place at Boca West Country Club, Dr. Antonio Iavarone, the deputy director of Sylvester and a renowned expert in glioblastoma and other aggressive brain tumors, spoke to the over 400 members in attendance about the outstanding advances that are occurring thanks to cancer research. During his presentation, he acknowledged the incomparable support of The Pap Corps members and thanked them for their untiring dedication.

"Today was one of the most exciting days in the history of The Pap Corps," said Susan Dinter, Chair. "We are so grateful for the remarkable support of our members, who work tirelessly year after year to fund these multimillion-dollar donations, and to our benevolent donor whose commitment to our mission inspires us all! For 70 years, we have supported cancer research and will continue to do so until a cure can be found."

June is National Cancer Survivor Month and thanks to incredible advances during the past decades, death rates have declined, but The Pap Corps' job is far from over. The members of this organization know that revolutionary new treatments are on the horizon, but funding is critical to reach the next level of success. Achieving greater survival rates, year after year, is what keeps the organizations' over 20,000 members motivated!

To join The Pap Corps, learn more at: https://www.thepapcorps.org/.

About The Pap Corps:

Since its founding in 1952, The Pap Corps, a 501(c)(3), has donated more than $110 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, including a historic $50 million pledge in 2016. The Pap Corps derives its name from Dr. George Papanicolaou, a pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection, who introduced the world to the revolutionary 'Pap' test. A small group of women began the organization to support his efforts, and over the decades it has grown into an organization of over 20,000 men and women, in over 50 chapters, raising funds to support research for all types of cancers.

About Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center:

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth - University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated and nationally ranked cancer center in South Florida. NCI designation recognizes that Sylvester has met the most rigorous standards for cancer research, beginning in our laboratories, extending to patient care, and meeting specific needs in our community. Sylvester is known as South Florida's leader in patient-focused cancer research and care, offering the only Phase 1 Clinical Trials program - the first step in evaluating how patients respond to the latest investigational treatments.

NCI designation further expands Sylvester's ability to provide access to novel therapies through more clinical trials and collaboration with other designated centers. Equipped with a highly qualified team of more than 2,400 cancer-focused physicians, researchers and support staff working together, Sylvester discovers, develops, and delivers more precision cancer care. To serve current and future patients, Sylvester has a network of conveniently located outpatient treatment facilities throughout South Florida.

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Searching for Common Ground in Lobster War: The Fight Over the World’s Richest Fishing Grounds on Documentary Showcase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary "Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds."

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds follows the tense standoff between lobstermen in the U.S. and Canada and the attempts to begin a constructive dialogue over the rights to one of the world's richest fishing grounds. As sea temperatures rise, lobster populations have begun to migrate north, blurring the lines of maritime boundaries and impacting the livelihoods of fishermen and entire communities on both sides.

Directed by David Abel and Andy Laub, Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds is a stunningly photographed and award-winning feature documentary about a climate-fueled conflict between the U.S. and Canada over the fishing rights in waters that both countries have claimed since the end of the Revolutionary War. The disputed area in the Gulf of Maine, known as the Gray Zone, has warmed faster than nearly any other body of water on the planet. As a result, the previously modest lobster population has surged, as have the profits in bringing them to market, setting the stage for a dangerous showdown.

Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds is the recipient of numerous film festival awards, including winner at the International Maritime Film Festival and the Mystic Film Festival.

ABOUT DAVID ABEL

David Abel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The Boston Globe who has covered wars, terrorism and the environment. Abel's work also won an Edward R. Murrow Award, the Ernie Pyle Award from the Scripps Howard Foundation and the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Feature Reporting. He is a director/producer whose films have been broadcast to national and international audiences on BBC World News, Discovery Life, PBS and Pivot.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, David spoke about the central theme of his film and the urgency required to mitigate the effects of climate change:

"Over the past decade I've written a lot and now made several films trying to capture how our warming oceans are affecting people's lives. And this film, Lobster War, is very much about how the warming waters are affecting people's livelihoods."

ABOUT ANDY LAUB

Andy Laub is a writer/director/producer/composer who works on nature films and cultural documentaries. His work has appeared on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, BBC World News and Ora.TV. His film As It Happens: Pacific Crest Trail has been viewed online by more than 500,000 people around the world.

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.

For more information, visit scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/lobster-war/videos/inside-look-teaser-with-david.html

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LenderLogix Announces Quarterly Homebuyer Intelligence Report

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today introduced the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The inaugural report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.

Pre-Approvals

In Q1 2023, borrowers generated 53,281 pre-approval letters through LenderLogix's QuickQual pre-approval platform. On average, borrowers logged into QuickQual roughly 12 times during the quarter to generate pre-approval letters, run payment scenarios or view closing cost summaries. Loan officers pre-approved an average of 24 borrowers during this same period. The average pre-approval letter generated in Q1 was for a loan amount of $292,491, and the average sales price was $334,022, resulting in an average down payment of roughly 12.4%. Conventional loans were the most popular loan type for which borrowers were pre-approved at 72%, followed by FHA (21%), VA (5%) and USDA (1%).

"Given the lack of housing inventory, borrowers and their real estate agents must have a complete picture of the borrower's financing options to ensure they can make a highly competitive offer as quickly as possible," said LenderLogix Co-Founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien. "Lenders need to truly understand the pressures and constraints their borrowers are working under and provide options that empower borrowers to match the speed of today's housing market."

Borrower Conversion

Of the borrowers using QuickQual in Q1 2023, the average number of days between pre-approval and loan submission was 71 days, with the longest being 622 days. 56% of borrowers using QuickQual converted from pre-approved status to loan applicant and generated an average of 9 pre-approval letters before converting.

"What these stats tell us is that the home search process is quite difficult for borrowers, even as competition has cooled slightly from the pandemic-driven frenzy," O'Brien noted. "For loan officers, this should serve as notice to be diligent in your outreach to support your prospects and their agents in what remains a challenging homebuying market and maximize your conversion rate."

Data from the Homebuyer Intelligence Report is available to the industry free of charge. To learn more about LenderLogix, visit https://www.lenderlogix.com/.

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.com/.

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FineShare FineCam: the First AI-Powered Virtual Camera Unveiling Powerful AI Text-To-Image Generation Feature

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- FineShare FineCam has recently unveiled its latest version, V2.0, introducing new AI features and bringing a complete revamp of UI and user experience. With its user-friendly interface, intelligent video enhancement, and convenient solution for transforming smartphones into webcams, FineShare FineCam makes it faster and easier than ever to obtain high-definition videos and create a seamless, professional video experience during video recording and video conferences.

FineShare FineCam is the first AI-powered virtual camera software that leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence deep learning models such as text-to-image generation, semantic segmentation, and super-resolution, making it a game changer. It allows users to quickly create high-definition videos and deliver engaging video conferences wherever they are.

One of the highlights is AI background generation. We finetune the text-to-image generation model, so users can input corresponding prompts based on the given instructions to generate unique backgrounds within seconds, helping them quickly and efficiently show their personality and elevate their professionalism in video conferences and pre-recorded videos.

The updated features of FineShare FineCam V2.0 include:

1 - Big UI update: We have changed the user interface to provide a better user experience.

2 - Content sharing: It works on any platform with virtual camera support and allows users to share slides, application windows, iPhone/iPad screens, webpages, videos, images, and more.

3 - Theme templates: Users can apply free themes to get the layout, background, lens style, and more with one-click and quickly start video calls, online courses, product demos, and tutorial recordings.

4 - Segment recording: Users can record videos in small segments, freeing themselves from the constraints of lengthy and uninterrupted video recordings.

"Our goal is to enable anyone to quickly create high-definition videos and deliver engaging virtual presentations," said Jared Dun, the founder of FineShare. "The launch of FineCam V2.0 marks a new era for AI-powered virtual camera. We hold the belief that the power of the most advanced AI tools will revolutionize the way people deliver video presentations, bringing unprecedented efficiency and convenience."

Compatibility:

FineShare FineCam V2.0 is compatible with Windows. If you want to learn more about FineShare FineCam, please visit: https://www.fineshare.com/finecam/ or follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About FineShare Co., Ltd.:

FineShare is an intelligent software company committed to providing individuals and businesses with innovative solutions to simplify digital life. Our mission is to help people create and share inspiring content such as videos, music, photos, and more on any platform and device. Ignite creativity, build better connections, and embark on a shared journey of delightful digital experiences with FineShare!

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Voices for Humanity Fights Psychiatric Abuse in Hungary With János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring the work of activists fighting psychiatric abuse János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi, premiering June 7, 2023.

Every year, ten to fifteen thousand Hungarians, including children, are involuntarily committed into psychiatric institutions where many experience horrific forms of torture - from being locked into caged beds to being forced to undergo electroshock therapy. János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi are successfully fighting the corruption of the psychiatric industry in Hungary, and their work is bringing hope and justice to the nation.

About János Dobos:

As a child growing up in his native Budapest, Hungary, János Dobos witnessed bullying and injustice, leading him to forge a lifelong commitment to standing up and fighting for the rights of others. As an adult, János became aware of the massive numbers of psychiatric abuse victims in his country. He decided to join forces with Citizens Commission on Human Rights to raise awareness of the problem, offer legal assistance to psychiatry's victims and fight the industry in the courts and legislature. His work has directly resulted in criminal convictions of psychiatrists and the closure of the country's oldest psychiatric institution.

János Dobos is the president of Citizens Commission on Human Rights for Hungary.

About Klára Hídvégi:

Klára Hídvégi saw the traumatic effects of the psychiatric industry's practices firsthand when she witnessed her mother repeatedly try to commit suicide after being prescribed psychiatric drugs. This fueled Klára's mission to combat psychiatric abuse and led her to join Citizens Commission on Human Rights. Together, Klára and János have built a powerful movement in Hungary to expose and eradicate the horrific abuses of the psychiatric industry preying upon defenseless victims.

Klára Hídvégi currently serves as the production director of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights for Hungary.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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