Business, Taxes and Accounting

Tax Relief CPA Alerts Delinquent Taxpayers as IRS Intensifies Collection Efforts and Audit Activities for 2024

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- James Cha, a CPA and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, alerts that the IRS is ramping up collections and tax audits in 2024, and urges taxpayers to act with tax relief strategies.

:: IRS Increasing Audits, Collections, and Tax Levies in 2024

For years, the IRS paused many collection actions due to COVID-19, halting notices from its Automated Collection System. But in 2024, that reprieve ends as the agency ramps up collections and audits with increased funding.

If you haven't received IRS notices recently about unfiled returns or unpaid taxes, expect that to change. The IRS is hiring more auditors and resuming collection notices aggressively. Be prepared for stepped-up IRS collections efforts in 2024.

:: 2024 IRS Hiring Increase and Enforcement Efforts to Surge with New Funding

The Inflation Reduction Act provided $80 billion for the IRS to modernize and enhance tax enforcement. With the funds, the agency plans to hire thousands of new auditors, revenue officers, and personnel. The hiring blitz is already underway.

James states, "The IRS currently has about 14,000 enforcement personnel but aims to rapidly expand its workforce, with a 55% auditor increase targeted for 2024 alone according to watchdog reports."

:: Resumption of IRS Collection Notices

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS took many steps to help taxpayers, including increased tax credits, new tax credits for employers, and halting many collection activities.

As of 2024, the IRS is sending out new collection notices, and it's using Letter LT38 to alert taxpayers about upcoming collection notices. The agency is also sending out demands for payment and notices about unfiled returns.

If you have unpaid taxes or unfiled tax returns, expect to see the following notices soon:

* LT38 - This notice alerts you of your unpaid tax debt and advises you that the agency is going to start sending out notices again. It also informs taxpayers of automatic penalty relief on failure-to-pay penalties for tax years 2020 and 2021 for taxpayers with assessed balances of $100,000 or less for each tax year.

* CP59 - The IRS sends this notice to people with unfiled tax returns. You can respond by filing the enclosed Form 15103 which allows you to explain why you haven't filed or why you're not required to file. If you don't respond, the IRS may issue a substitute for return to assess tax against you more than you were supposed to owe and start the collections process.

* CP3219N - The IRS uses this notice of deficiency to alert people with unfiled returns about a proposed tax assessment made against them. When you receive this notice, you have 90 days (150 days if you're out of the country) to file a tax return, appeal in Tax Court, or agree with the assessment.

* CP504 - The IRS sends this notice to people with unpaid taxes before it seizes their state tax refunds and starts to seize other assets (wages, bank accounts, personal/business property, real estate, etc.). The IRS started sending these notices to people who owe for 2022 and older tax debts.

The IRS is boosting compliance efforts, intensely targeting high-income non-filers. In a Feb 29 announcement, the agency said it issued over 125,000 notices for unfiled 2017-2022 returns. Around 25,000 cases involve taxpayers with over $1 million income, while 100,000 are for those earning $400,000-$1 million.

However, that doesn't mean you don't have to worry if you have unpaid taxes and your income is lower than the above thresholds. Janet Yellen did not deny a claim that 90% of new IRS audits would be on individuals making less than $400,000 annually. Also, The IRS still uses the $200,000 threshold to measure high-income returns since it defined high-income taxpayers as those with a total positive income of $200,000 or more.

As the IRS continues to increase collection efforts through 2024 and beyond, the agency will reach out to millions of taxpayers at all kinds of income levels.

:: Taxpayer Options for Unpaid Taxes

Unpaid taxes can be extremely stressful, but there are options. The IRS offers the following payment plans and relief options to taxpayers who owe back taxes:

* Installment agreement - Take up to the collection expiration date to make monthly payments on your tax debt. Interest and a small late payment penalty will continue to accrue on your account, but the IRS won't pursue any collection actions against you.

* Partial payment installment agreement - A special type of monthly payment plan with a reduced amount where the IRS waives the remaining balance at the end of the payment plan, but you must provide financial disclosure to prove that you're paying the highest monthly payments that you can afford.

* Offer in compromise - You pay the most you can afford to pay based on your income and assets in a lump sum or 24 monthly payments with this one-time settlement. The IRS forgives the remaining balance, but you must stay compliant with certain rules for the next five years or you risk losing the agreement.

* Currently not collectible - To get your account marked as currently not collectible, you must prove to the IRS that you can't afford to pay anything. Then, the IRS pauses all collection actions against you until your finances improve.

There are also other relief programs that may be able to help you. For example, unpaid payroll taxes can lead to severe consequences from the IRS, including the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty, levies, and seizures, but seeking professional tax representation can help resolve these issues and protect your business from the IRS's aggressive collection actions.

Penalty abatement can reduce or eliminate penalties based on reasonable cause or first-time incidents. The IRS's Innocent Spouse program helps taxpayers who are facing tax debt due to actions their spouse took without their knowledge. Additionally, depending on the situation, you may also want to look into tax appeals, OICs based on doubt of equity, or OICs based on effective tax administration.

:: Steps Towards Compliance: Responding to 2024 Notices

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said, "The IRS is now taking swift and aggressive action to close the tax gap and has a variety of efforts underway to improve compliance in overlooked areas."

If you receive an LT38, CP59, CP504, or any other IRS collection notice, don't ignore it. Failure to respond will lead to increased penalties and more interest, and it could subject you to involuntary collection actions such as tax liens, wage garnishments, tax levies, and passport revocation or denial.

A tax relief professional can also help you identify the best option and negotiate with the IRS on your behalf.

:: Get Ready for IRS Collections 2024

James advises, "There are numerous tax relief options that are put forth by the government, but individuals and business owners should seek an experienced tax relief specialist who can strategize, take full advantage, and save considerable sums of money for taxpayers."

About Ace Plus Tax Resolution:

Ace Plus Tax Resolution provides customized solutions to taxpayers with IRS and state tax problems. James Cha is a CPA and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist at Ace Plus Tax Resolution, and has been representing his clients and dealing with the IRS for 35 years. His practice is in Los Angeles, yet his clients are all across the nation. Learn more at: https://aceplustaxresolution.com/

Contact him at (213) 600-7388 or James@AcePlusTaxResolution.com for a free consultation.

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Business, LA Sports Awards, Los Angeles Sports Council Foundation, NonProfit and Charities, Sports and Activities

LA Sports Council Announces New President & CEO Matthew Cacciato

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The LA Sports Council, the region's premier sports trade association, is proud to announce the hiring of a new President and CEO of the organization, Matthew Cacciato.

Before joining LA Sports Council, Cacciato served as the Executive Director for Ohio University College of Business' AECOM Center for Sports Administration, and their renowned Master of Sports Administration graduate program. He also held the titles of Executive in Residence and Assistant Professor of Instruction. Prior to joining Ohio University, he spent 23 years in the cable sports television industry as a distribution executive for ESPN, Fox Cable Networks and the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Programming Network (YES Network).

"Matt has built an exceptional career for more than three decades across multiple industries providing strong leadership and advancing every organization he's led," said Dave Klewan, Chairman of the Board of Directors for LA Sports Council and General Manager of the Genesis Invitational. "Matt has the right mix of deep experience in the sports world and an understanding of the importance of community and education that can ensure the LA Sports Council continues to be a leader in uniting the worlds of sports and business."

As President, Cacciato's first initiative will be the organization's 19th Annual LA Sports Awards, a flagship celebration honoring the best in LA sports and top moments of the year. Cacciato will also oversee LA Sports Council's community program, Ready, Set, Gold!. RSG! is a community health, fitness, and social and emotional learning program that partners Olympians and Paralympians with Southern California schools to promote active and healthy lifestyles.

"I am excited to join an organization that plays such a vital role in promoting everything LA sports are about: the athletes, organizations, business leaders, and community members that help make Southern California the epicenter of the sports world," Cacciato said. "In a region the size of Los Angeles, you really see the unique power that sports have to bring us together. Our work to unite the LA sports industry can only lead to greater strength and a stronger and healthier community and economy for all."

Cacciato previously served on the board of the Ohio nonprofit organization Recreation Unlimited, a year-round 24/7 respite facility committed to providing the best and safest sports and recreation experiences for youth and adults with disabilities and health concerns. Cacciato also co-founded Blue Beautiful Skies, a non-profit organization focused on raising awareness and funding for lung cancer research benefitting The Ohio State University's James Comprehensive Cancer Center's Thoracic care unit, where his late wife Annie received world class care and treatment for eight years.

About the LA Sports Council:

Founded in 1988, the LA Sports Council, a non-profit 501(c)(6), is the premier sports trade association in the Los Angeles region. Through year-round programming including the LA Sports Awards, LA Sports Innovation Conference, and Ready, Set, Gold!, the LA Sports Council brings together and celebrates the greatest sports community in the world.

The LASC Board of Directors also represents the Board of the Los Angeles Sports Council Foundation and the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG). Although separate organizations, all entities work together for a common goal.

For more information, visit https://www.lasports.org/.

About Ready, Set, Gold!

Founded in 2006, Ready, Set, Gold! is a community health, fitness and social and emotional learning program that promotes healthy and active lifestyles to children in Southern California schools. RSG! is a public-private partnership between the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG), The Foundation for Global Sports Development, and several public-school districts. RSG! believes that every student should have equal access to resources that support physical health and academic achievement. For more information, visit https://www.readysetgold.net/.

Related link: https://www.lasports.org/

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Business, Dink Productions, Entertainment, filmmaker Dan Brooks, Funding and Investment, Pickleball, Sports and Activities

Game, Set, Match! Dink Productions Serves Up Kickstarter Campaign for First-Ever Pickleball Full-Length Feature Film, ‘In a Pickle’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Dink Productions launches a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their upcoming movie "In a Pickle." By engaging the vibrant pickleball community in this campaign, Dink Productions aims to showcase the massive audience awaiting to see this movie come to life.

Announced by Dink Productions in early January, "In a Pickle" is a love letter to the sport, celebrating the community around it and exploring its playful rivalry with tennis. Crafted by filmmaker, storyteller, and pickleball enthusiast Dan Brooks, alongside music and film producer, serial entrepreneur Jason Reid, who builds pickleball and tennis courts across Florida, the movie captures these diverse perspectives on the sport's rise.

Joel Boyd, an acclaimed comedy writer, actor, and director, adds his witty and relatable humor to create a film that promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, heart, and sportsmanship.

The writers are launching a crowdfunding campaign to start the pre-production stage of the movie. More than anything else, Dink Productions is looking to have the vast, passionate pickleball community become part of this exciting journey.

The company is teaming up with jojo+lo Pickleball Wear ~ With Flair, a female-founded brand with trendy pickleball apparel and accessories. This collaboration plays a big role in the different tiers and perks of this campaign, and their products are an integral part of some of the rewards that people can enjoy when they contribute to the campaign.

We have partnered with pickleball's largest online community and leading media platform, The Pickleball Clinic, consisting of a Facebook Group over over 125k players and fans, a newsletter with over 70k readers, and a suite of active, content-filled social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

As an "Official Partner," they will be promoting our Kickstarter, generating hype for the film, running an innovative giveaway, and engaging in other activities such as interviews and social media promotion. The Pickleball Clinic serves as a community for ALL players, from beginners to seasoned pros.

"This Kickstarter isn't just about raising money. We know that there is a huge audience primed for a movie like this. We want to convince big production companies and famous actors that pickleball isn't just a fad - it's a big deal and it needs a movie. With your help, we can show just how passionate this community is. Let's show them why 'In a Pickle' needs to happen!" says Reid.

As the production stage of the movie nears, Dink Productions already knows they have something special.

Dan Brooks says, "The response to our initial marketing on Instagram has been overwhelming and wonderful, and so many people have offered to get involved. Content creators such as Evan Slaughter, Morgan Evans, and The Hype Guys, among many others. We cannot wait to keep bringing more people into this incredibly exciting project, a first of its kind movie that celebrates both the sport of pickleball, and the community that surrounds it."

Be part of cinematic history and help us bring "In a Pickle" to the big screen, at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inapickle/in-a-pickle-a-sports-comedy-feature-film

"In a Pickle" Website: https://www.inapicklemovie.com/.

"In a Pickle" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inapicklethefilm/

"In a Pickle" Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InAPickleFilm

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Education and Schools, General Editorial, NonProfit and Charities

10th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Launches for Students in North America

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their annual "Cursive is Cool"® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The contest dates are January 23 through April 15, 2024.

Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place based on legibility and neatness. One of each prize per grade will be awarded. There will also be a prize awarded for each grade for the most Creative Content and a random drawing will be held at the conclusion of the contest, so every entry has the chance to win a prize!

"We are helping young writers find their voices. Every entry has an equal chance to win. Our judges are excited and look forward to reading the kids' points of view. The entries are enlightening and often entertaining," remarked Lauren Mooney Bear CG, Campaign for Cursive Chair and President of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation.

The annual cursive contest has many supporters. The North American contest supporters continue to grow, with Holistic Health Counseling Center, Blind Pig Press, Amsterdam Printing, CursiveLogic, Sheila Lowe Author, Dixon Ticonderoga, Fahrney's Pens, Itoya, Louise Borden Author, Caran D'ache, Gary's RV Repair in AZ, Christy Zwenger Author, New American Cursive, J6R6, Mirthos Paper, PEN World, Profolio, Sakura, and Writing Academy. People and businesses from the four corners of North America are enthusiastic about supporting the Cursive Is Cool contest.

"Write don't type! Cursive is creative and it's fun to try different kinds of pens to write with," says Dr. Marion Rollings, Vice-President of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation.

The contest dates are January 23 through April 15, 2024.

For more information, contact Lauren Mooney Bear: CursiveIsCool@gmail.com.

Learn more: https://ahafhandwriting.org/AHAF_s_Campaign_for_Cursive

"You don't have to be the best writer this year

To win a prize that will bring you cheer.

Entering is the main thing to do

To win a prize to be sent to you!"

About the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation:

The Foundation is a 501-(c)6 non-profit organization, chartered and incorporated in California, and are the sponsors of Campaign for Cursive®, and will graciously accept donations.

Visit https://www.ahafhandwriting.org/.

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Business, Funding and Investment, Global Growth, Quadro Acquisition One Corp., Special Purpose Acquisition Company

Quadro Acquisition One Corp. to Merge with Group of Greg Lindberg’s Companies with an Estimated Pro Forma Enterprise Value of $3 Billion

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Quadro Acquisition One Corp., a NASDAQ-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("Quadro SPAC") has agreed to acquire a group of seven companies in the sports collectibles, software, cloud-based IT and healthcare services segments with an estimated pro-forma enterprise value of $3 billion (referred to as the "Global Growth Companies"). These companies are affiliated with Global Growth, a private equity firm founded by Greg Lindberg. The name and the symbol under which Quadro SPAC will trade upon the completion of its business combination with Global Growth Companies will be determined at a later date.

The business combination is expected to be completed later this year, and is subject to various conditions, including court approval as described below, approval of Quadro SPAC's stockholders and the approval of the stockholders of the Global Growth Companies, and other customary closing conditions, including the filing of Quadro SPAC's registration statement and it being declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and receipt of governmental and other approvals.

The Global Growth Companies are a portfolio of stable recurring revenue businesses with high barriers to entry. The merged company is expected to be led by Prashant Upadhyaya as the CEO. Mr. Upadhyaya is a seasoned business executive with over 28 years of experience in advertising and marketing, media and publishing, certifications, research and consulting as well as healthcare information technology. Mr. Lindberg will not be an officer or director of the surviving company.

"We're thrilled to partner with Global Growth Companies in this unique business combination," said Dimitri Elkin, Chief Executive Officer of Quadro SPAC. "Our company focuses its partnerships on high-growth companies and the Global Growth Companies have shown a strong asset value in the market and a tremendous opportunity for growth and expansion."

"We're excited to work with Quadro SPAC to allow the public to invest in our companies for the first time," said Mr. Upadhyaya. "This group of seven Global Growth companies is well positioned for organic and inorganic growth with a significant pipeline of targeted acquisitions and I expect that this business combination will accelerate our efforts," said Upadhyaya.

Quadro SPAC's merger with the Global Growth Companies is expected to provide various benefits including:

* Improved access to capital markets with public company debt and equity financing.

* Replacing certain of the current independent trusts within the Global Growth Companies with public company oversight for improved accountability and performance focus.

* Enhanced transparency with public company financial reporting and governance.

The acquisition and related financing of the Global Growth Companies by Quadro SPAC is expected to accelerate plans for a successful platform acquisition strategy with improved access to capital markets. Both companies believe that the public company structure will significantly increase access to debt and equity markets and allow the group to rapidly close acquisitions from a significant pipeline of potential acquisitions that has been sourced globally.

The Global Growth Companies have been operating through various independent trusts and the merger with Quadro SPAC is expected to significantly enhance accountability to the shareholders by terminating certain of these trusts and by placing the Global Growth Companies under one chief executive officer and chief financial officer. The public company structure will also increase the transparency with public company financial reporting and governance in addition to expected improvements in performance and returns.

Among other conditions to the closing of the business combination, the proposed acquisition of the Global Growth Companies by Quadro SPAC and the related debt and equity financing transactions are subject to court and regulatory approval, including court approval for the repayment of indebtedness to certain affiliated insurance companies.

About Quadro Acquisition One Corp.

Quadro Acquisition One Corp. is a blank check company. The Company is focused on acquiring high-growth companies globally. Information: https://www.quadrocapital.com/.

About Global Growth

Global Growth is a global private firm with investments in healthcare technology, financial services, collectibles, and communications. Since its launch, the firm has developed relationships and invested in new markets and businesses using permanent capital. The company has operations in more than 20 countries and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.globalgrowth.com/.

About Greg Lindberg

Greg Lindberg is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. Over the course of his career, he has acquired and transformed more than 100 companies that were either failing or underperforming, each time finding and empowering great talent and achieving positive business transformation. To learn more visit https://greglindberg.com/.

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In connection with the proposed transactions, the Global Growth Companies or Quadro SPAC (or an affiliate of Global Growth) is expected to file a registration statement on Form S-4 or any other applicable form (the "Registration Statement") with the SEC, which will include preliminary and definitive proxy statements to be distributed to Quadro SPAC's shareholders in connection with Quadro SPAC's solicitation for proxies for the vote by Quadro SPAC's shareholders in connection with the proposed transactions and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Quadro SPAC's shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed transactions. After the Registration Statement has been filed and declared effective, Quadro SPAC will mail a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed transactions. This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transactions and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed transactions. Before making any voting or other investment decisions, Quadro SPAC's shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, once available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus statement and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, in connection with Quadro SPAC's solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the proposed transactions, as well as other documents filed with the SEC by Quadro SPAC in connection with the proposed transactions, as these documents will contain important information about the Global Growth Companies, Quadro SPAC and the proposed transactions. Shareholders may obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement/prospectus, once available, as well as other documents filed by Quadro SPAC with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a written request to Quadro Acquisition One Corp at 2685 Nottingham Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90027 or call at (917) 361-1177.

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The Global Growth Companies, Quadro SPAC and their directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Quadro SPAC's shareholders with respect to the proposed transactions. A list of the names of Quadro SPAC's directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Quadro SPAC is set forth in Quadro SPAC's filings with the SEC (including Quadro SPAC's prospectus related to its initial public offering filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021 and Annual Reports filed by Quadro SPAC with the SEC on Form 10-K) and are available free of charge at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov, or by directing a written request to Quadro SPAC. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

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Advertising and Marketing, Business, Software

Fineshare FineVoice Embraces its New 1.5 Version Upgrade as a Versatile AI Voice Studio

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The usage of audio is in-depth in different areas. However, making voiceovers takes lots of time and is highly skilled. Creators who tried dub can't always get satisfying results and creators with speech difficulty cannot dub. Moreover, hiring voice actors is expensive. As an intelligent software company, Fineshare brings a major update to FineVoice after a deep dive inside AI voice area. Now, FineVoice is on its way to becoming a versatile AI voice studio.

AI-powered FineVoice 1.5 provides creators who pursue quality with features like voice changing, dubbing, voice cloning, transcription, etc. Creators can skip tedious processes and generate desired voices without leaving home. FineVoice also lowers skill thresholds while allowing you to control details. You can start audio creation with your favorite voice and preferred way, anywhere, anytime.

"You know, high-quality voices are always 'spoken' by professionals, but AI is changing the situation and making voice creation more accessible," co-founder of Fineshare, Jared says. "What we are doing is to bring this change to everyone in a faster, better, and more affordable way, so people are free to create voiceovers."

Top features of FineVoice Text-To-Speech include:

1. Natural and Lifelike Voices: AI enables FineVoice to create personalized and natural-sounding voices. No barriers, even amateurs can get professional-level voices.

2. 1000+ Voice Models: Original models for commercial usage, celebrities, characters, and an enormous model community. Any requirement for personalized voices will be satisfied.

3. 40+ Languages: Covering mainstream languages and accents, creators can expand global business with perfect-fit voices.

4. Simple and Convenient: Choose voice, paste text, and get results. Save time and effort.

The evolved FineVoice TTS feature helps creators reach new areas of voice creation, and any AI voice tool you need can be found here.

* AI Voice Changer: Turn the original voice into anything you want. Real people or fictional characters, get any style you want.

* Transcription: Automatically identify language and correct punctuation, faster and more accurately than manual script. Multiple formats available.

* AI Voice Cloning: AI preserves accents and nuances of human speech, and even mimics real human emotions. Clone once, use forever.

* Voice Recorder: Simultaneously record multiple sources and adjust details. Get high-quality audio without specialized equipment.

* Audio Extractor: No extra software needed. One-stop extracting audio from videos and starting creation.

Compatibility and Pricing:

FineVoice is available on Web and Desktop. It offers Free Plan. Paid Plans start from $8.99/month.

Related Links:

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https://www.fineshare.com/finevoice/

https://www.fineshare.com/text-to-speech-online/

https://www.fineshare.com/ai-voice-generator/

https://www.fineshare.com/speech-to-text-online/

https://www.fineshare.com/ai-voice-cloning/

https://www.fineshare.com/online-voice-recorder/

About Fineshare Co., Ltd.:

Fineshare is an intelligent software company that offers various services such as voice generator, voice changer, music generation, dubbing, and more for individuals and businesses. It helps them showcase themselves more expressively in the ever-expanding virtual world.

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Business, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality

‘Best in the West’ Champions Reunite to Open 101 BBQ Hut in Westlake Village

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- 101 BBQ Hut, formerly known as Willy's Smokehouse and Rib Ticklers BBQ, announces its grand opening on January 13, 2024. This exciting event will showcase their award-winning BBQ and Blue Ribbon Sauces to the local community.

The venture, helmed by Marco Gonzalez and Dennis Ofsthun, traces its roots back to a 30-year history rooted in a serendipitous encounter over a sauce recipe at Marco's taco place in Saticoy, California.

The recipe, crafted by Willy Harris, a military cook and former personal chef to Bob Hope during USO tours, captivated many, including Mr. Hope and his friends. After Willy's passing, Ofsthun, inspired and driven, established Rib Ticklers BBQ in Gig Harbor, WA. Unexpectedly, a caller claimed ownership of Willy Harris' recipes and smoker. A partnership ensued, leading to accolades like winning the prestigious 1st place at the American Royal BBQ sauce contest in Kansas City, solidifying their decision to bottle these remarkable sauces.

In 1993, armed with a van full of sauce, a smoker in tow, and a treasure trove of awards, Ofsthun ventured to SoCal, where he met Marco Gonzalez. A connection sparked over a taco and beer, leading to joint successes, including winning the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off. This collaboration birthed Rib Ticklers BBQ on Kanan, evolving into Willy's Smokehouse, now Tavern 101. In 2007, Ofsthun's departure left Gonzalez at the helm, steering the legacy with warmth and hospitality while supporting local causes and organizations.

Gonzalez and Ofsthun reunite to introduce 101 BBQ Hut, delivering genuine southern-style slow-smoked BBQ and blue ribbon sauces to Westlake Village. Join them on January 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for FREE SAMPLES.

For more information, visit https://www.101bbqhut.com/

101 BBQ Hut, 30768 Russell Ranch Rd Ste. A, Westlake Village, CA 91362

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Business, Dink Productions, Entertainment, Pickleball, Product Launches

‘In a Pickle’ is the First Feature Film that Serves up Laughter and Love for the Pickleball Community, Releasing Summer 2024

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Dink Productions today announced the upcoming production of "In a Pickle: A Comedy. With Balls," the first ever full-length feature film about the fastest growing sport in the U.S., pickleball. The brainchild of former tennis player turned pickleball enthusiast, Dan Brooks, and Jason Reid, one of the leading builders of tennis and pickleball courts across Florida, the film promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor, heart, and sportsmanship.

"In a Pickle" marks a significant and timely milestone as the first feature-length movie dedicated entirely to pickleball. This lighthearted and entertaining film aims to showcase the joy and camaraderie of the sport, and its competition with tennis. It will be a must-watch for both pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike, combining comedy, a little bit of romance and a whole lot of pickleball puns.

Written by Dan Brooks, Joel Boyd and Jason Reid, the film has a completed script and is currently in the pre-production stage. It's already generating buzz within the industry.

Dan, a professional filmmaker, creative, and story-teller, and Jason, music and film producer, author and serial entrepreneur, have seen and experienced the rise of the sport from different perspectives. The passionate and diverse community it supports, as well as the competition for space between pickleball and tennis they have witnessed, are the inspiration behind this movie. Adding a special touch to 'In a Pickle' is acclaimed comedy writer, actor, and director Joel Boyd, whose witty and relatable humor infuses the storyline with an extra layer of entertainment.

"I loved pickleball as a game from the moment I first picked up a paddle at one of the game's iconic sites, the original Chicken Pickle in Kansas City. But it's the community - in all its wild color and variety - that I really love. And one I wanted to show my gratitude for by doing what I do best, creating humorous and relatable content. Plus the world needs more sports comedies!" says Dan Brooks.

Writer Joel Boyd says: "As a comedian and writer I'm always observing social questions. So what attracted me to this project, besides the sport's obvious rising popularity, is that it is about tradition. And it asks the question 'when is it time to examine traditions, and do they make sense to stay exactly the same for future generations?' The story is multi-generational, hilarious, and perfectly in the zeitgeist because it asks these questions in an authentic, fun way."

The team is diligently preparing to bring this hilarious story to life, and "In a Pickle" will be filmed in Charlotte, N.C., where the movie is located, and is set to begin production in Spring 2024, with the movie set to be in theaters by the fall!

Stay tuned for updates on "In a Pickle" as we move closer to production, at https://www.inapicklemovie.com/.

"In a Pickle" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inapickle_themovie/

"In a Pickle" Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InAPickleFilm

About Dink Productions:

Dink Productions is an exciting new production company founded by professional filmmaker, creative, and story-teller, Dan Brooks, and music and film producer, author and serial entrepreneur, Jason Reid. Their inaugural project, the eagerly anticipated feature film "In a Pickle," marks the beginning of their joint creative journey. The company has a slate of five other compelling films currently in various stages of development.

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

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Advertising and Marketing, Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Entertainment, organic fashion

Digitl Mediums Announces Partnership with MYM Organics

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with MYM Organics, an Eco-Lifestyle brand encompassing healthy living through organic fashion.

"The partnership with MYM Organics aims to enhance the brand's visibility, engage a broader audience, and drive overall growth in the highly competitive fashion industry," said Herbert Dogan, CEO of Digitl Mediums. "Together, we aim to create compelling narratives, engage audiences across multiple channels, and increase MYM's visibility to consumers that value sustainable, organic fashion."

"We are thrilled to join forces with Digitl Mediums to take our brand to new heights," said Michael Aguilar, founder of MYM Organics. "Their innovative approach to marketing and content creation aligns seamlessly with our vision, and we believe this collaboration will not only elevate our brand presence but also create meaningful connections with our customers.

"We look forward to releasing our 'Free Humanity Collection' in collaboration with Digitl Mediums. Related to the new Collection, at this point in time neutrality does not exist, because our very existence is resistance! As Eco-Fashion Designers, we not only work to create the most sustainable garments, we are in the fight for a better world for our children and future generations. We understand that our struggles are interconnected and solidarity is our means of communication to our brothers and sisters around the world that they are not alone. The 'Free Humanity Collection' by MYM Organics is proof that Fashion does not have to destroy, exploit and pollute but that it is alive, handmade and has a story to tell."

"The combined efforts of MYM Organics and Digitl Mediums are expected to unfold in the coming months," said Andres Estrada, CMO of Digitl Mediums. "We are planning exciting campaigns and initiatives to introduce MYM Organics to consumers seeking eco-friendly organic products."

About Digitl Mediums:

Digitl Mediums is a purpose-built team of strategists, digital marketing experts, creatives, and influencers passionate about building, evolving, and amplifying the reach, voice, people, and product offerings of the brands it represents. Digitl Mediums' collective experience is heavily rooted in sports, art, entertainment, and emerging culture to create the kind of advertising people want to experience, witness, hear, feel, promote, and pay for. Digitl Mediums' principals have been in the industry for over 40 years with experience working with some of the best in the industry, such as Nike, Sprite, Gatorade, Verizon, ADIDAS, and Spark Communications.

For more information, please visit: https://digitlmediums.com/.

About MYM Organics:

MYM Organics is an Eco-Lifestyle brand encompassing healthy living through organic fashion, utilizing natural dyes to combat the impact of climate change. MYM Organics creates handmade ethical products, free of chemicals and labor exploitation with respect for Mother Nature. By working with indigenous communities that have safeguarded traditional handmade processes, MYM Organics is able to support small economies that are being erased by technology and development. For more information, please visit: https://mymorganics.com/

Related link: https://digitlmediums.com/

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Awards and Honors, Business, Education and Schools, Environment and Ecology, Environmental Health Heroes, NonProfit and Charities

California Safe Schools Celebrates its 25th Anniversary Honoring Environmental Health Heroes!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Monday, December 4, 2023 at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles, California Safe Schools, a celebrated children's environmental health and environmental justice non-profit celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an event called "Your Life is Now" honoring seven trailblazing health and safety heroes and organizations.

California Safe School's founder and Executive Director, Robina Suwol, welcomed guests stating, "The solution to the environmental challenges facing us can only be found if we actively engage as a community. We are enormously happy to celebrate such accomplished individuals whose efforts continue to make our world a much better place."

"I could not be prouder to support CA Safe Schools and 'Your Life is Now' as we work for environmental justice for all," said Assembly Member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles). "We must ensure all communities have clean air and water and work with 'Your Life is Now' to ensure our communities are involved."

"We thank each of these leaders for their passion and commitment to student success and safety. Thank you California Safe Schools, and congratulations on an incredible 25 years of truly impactful work," added Clayton Heard, Senior Field Representative from the Office of Assembly Member Josh Lowenthal.

DISTINGUISHED 2023 HONOREES

Lowell Anger, joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in January 1995 and has been a Head Deputy District Attorney of the Environmental Crimes Division and the Organized Crime and Hate Crimes Division. He received the 2016 Project LEAD Award for the outstanding teacher in the District Attorney's program that works with at-risk fifth graders. Throughout his career, Lowell has been a frequent guest lecturer in schools throughout Los Angeles County.

Enrique Baeza, Branch Chief Peace Officer, California Department of Toxic Substances, Office of Criminal Investigation. Enrique is one of the first in the nation to create an Environmental Justice unit within a Law Enforcement office and has also been recognized for outstanding performance in the investigation and prosecution of a polluter in the highest traditions of the US Department of Justice.

Maria Dolores R. Dalusong has worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division for 20 years and is now Chief of the Vectorborne Disease Surveillance Program. She also serves on the Los Angeles Unified Integrated Pest Management Committee to protect children and all school stakeholders from pesticide exposure.

Mui Koltunov, Ph.D., Research Scientist Supervisor II, Branch Chief of the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Pasadena for the Department of Toxic Substances Control. Dr. Koltunov and her team established the Toxic Crusaders Program to work specifically with K-12 students and teachers to learn about toxic chemicals in consumer products and the environment.

Pete Treebumrung, Combines analytics and technology into visual map layers that provide a simple but transformative understanding of data to enable clear communication and focus problem-solving. Projects he has completed include, "Asthma Alley, CA", "The Diesel Death Zone of Los Angeles" and "The Poverty-Pollution Loop".

Los Angeles 10th District PTSA Children are the main focus of everything the PTA does with Informed parental involvement in the schools being essential to effective educational programs. Issues on their agenda: gun control, drug abuse, vaping, homelessness, teenage suicide, cultural diversity and belonging and social media impacts.

Los Angeles 31st District PTSA The 31st District PTSA serves 6 councils and over 110 PTA/PTSA units in the San Fernando Valley, Sunland and Tujunga area. Their areas of focus are: student and school success, health and safety, arts and culture, and advocacy.

"Congratulations to all the honorees. Your hard work and dedication to ensuring that children have safe schools free from harmful pesticides is admirable and wholeheartedly appreciated," said Joel Torrez, Jr. Environmental Health Deputy Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

Noemi Emeric-Ford, US EPA Region IX Director, Southern California Field Office said, "Protecting children from harm isn't just a responsibility, it's a commitment to shaping a safer future. Honoring those who have been champions to identify and eliminate toxic exposures in schools underscores the California Safe Schools Coalition's dedication to nurturing healthy spaces for our most precious resource - our children."

Each honoree was presented with California Safe Schools engraved Hero Award designed by celebrated artist Michael Bruza. Catering for the event was by Wolfgang Puck.

About California Safe Schools:

Founded by Robina Suwol in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) is children's environmental health and environmental justice coalition. CSS achieved national prominence by spearheading the Los Angeles Unified Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Policy, the most stringent pesticide policy in the nation for K-12 public schools and the first to embrace the "Precautionary Principle" and "Right to Know". The success of the policy led to California's Healthy Schools Act. Today the LA Unified IPM policy serves as an international model for school districts and communities.

On October 6, 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 405 (Montanez) sponsored by California Safe Schools. The bill bans experimental pesticides, whose health effects are unknown, from California k-12 public schools. As a result, more than 6 million California children and hundreds of thousands of school children are protected from experimental chemicals, whose health effects are unknown.

Learn more: https://www.calisafe.org/

Related link: http://www.calisafe.org/

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