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August 14, 2025

Three ACES Quality Management subject matter experts selected to speak at leading mortgage, credit union industry conferences

DENVER, Colo. — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that three senior professionals from its team will participate in major industry conferences throughout September and October, showcasing ACES’ leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management and loan quality….

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Microsoft Lens is shutting down, but a 100% Free PDF scanner app awaits

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Microsoft has confirmed that Lens, its popular free mobile scanner app, will be retired starting September and be removed from app stores by mid-November this year, says PDFgear. As a result, millions of Lens users will soon be looking for an alternative, ideally one that offers the same experience and remains free to use….

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August 13, 2025

Nate Ward Graduates Class 2 Wastewater Apprenticeship Program through Idaho Rural Water Association

HAILEY, Idaho — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program’s Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey’s council meeting on August 11, 2025….

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Osborne Mint Hosts Striking Ceremony for 2025 ANA Show Eagle Coin

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Osborne Mint in Cincinnati hosted a striking ceremony on July 23rd for the 2025 ANA Show Eagle coin, celebrating history, artistry, and numismatic tradition. This marks the second release in the acclaimed ANA Show Eagle series, which debuted at the 2024 World’s Fair of Money….

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From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School Bus’

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, “Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education” (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur….

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August 12, 2025

Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. Expands 24/7 Emergency Service into Agoura Hills

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. — Agoura Hills residents now have access to 24/7 emergency garage door and electric gate repair services thanks to Gates & Garage Door Express Inc.’s recent expansion into the region. And, there’s no extra charge for after-hours emergency services….

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Musicful 1.5X Model – Faster, Smarter AI Music Hub for Music Lovers

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Musicful, a leading AI-powered music generation platform, announced the launch of its upgraded 1.5X model, raising the bar for speed, flexibility, and creative possibilities in AI-assisted music creation. Musicful, a fast-growing AI-powered music hub, has attracted over one million registered users worldwide….

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The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one’s choice….

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Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July

PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained….

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August 11, 2025

Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a Summer Camp to Match

LA VERNE, Calif. — With a growing number of older adults choosing to age solo, Hillcrest, a nonprofit, age-qualified community in La Verne, is stepping up to meet the needs of this rising demographic. Set on a lush 50-acre campus in La Verne, California, Hillcrest is a haven for those who crave meaningful connection, wellness-centered living and a true sense of belonging – especially for those entering this next chapter on their own….

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