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‘A New Stupid Low for Golden Globes – Flu Shots for All,’ says Dr. Harte

CORTE MADERA, Calif. -- Dr. Don Harte, noted chiropractic activist and former Libertarian State Senate candidate, is "outraged by the dog-and-pony flu shot show during the recent Golden Globes awards. But it was entertaining, in a very weird way, including the shock and disgust of some of the intended victims, notably William Defoe."

Dr. Harte relates, "What happened was that one of the two celebrity hosts, Sandra Oh, announced, very excitedly, 'Roll up your sleeves, Hollywood, because you're all getting flu shots.' The other 'genius' host, Andy Samberg, added that if you're an 'anti-vaxxer, you could put a napkin on your head and you'll be skipped.' Dr. Harte calls this stunt "medical care, by shame."

Dr. Harte declares, "This Hollywood publicity stunt for the flu vaccine is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen from celebrities! But it does go with the flu shot itself, which is, perhaps, the stupidest of all the vaccines available. It's concocted, every year, from three or four strains of influenza from the year before. Since influenza almost always mutates, the flu shot is never up to date with what is presently out there. And, despite blatant playing with statistics from the CDC, influenza is NOT a dangerous disease. Know anyone who died from the flu? This is all a bad, dangerous joke, but a profitable joke for Big Pharma."

"Contrary to the CDC propaganda, annual deaths from the flu," Dr. Harte explains, "are less than 400 per year, most if not all, I would assume, are of people who are already in very bad shape. On the other hand, severe side effects, including the dreaded, paralyzing Guillain-Barre Syndrome, sometimes leading to death, can come from the flu shot itself."

Dr. Harte wonders about "the irresponsibility of alleged 'medical professionals' from the local Rite-Aid performing a medical procedure without knowing medical histories, without receiving informed consent." He further explains, "But, then, informed consent is not part of the whole vaccination thing. Post World War II, the world learned about the importance of medical informed consent, from the Nuremburg Trials. Flu vaccination, and every other kind of vaccination is, somehow, exempt from this basic ethical standard."

Here's three scientific facts to fix your celebrity-induced confusion, offers Dr. Harte:
(1) Every vaccine works by short-circuiting normal immune responses, which causes chronic inflammation, which can include the brain;
(2) Every vaccine contains multiple substances that are poisonous to the immune system and the nervous system, which can and will cause serious illness.
(3) The Great Myth of Vaccination, that it has saved millions of lives from the infectious plagues of the past is simply untrue. What saved millions was better sanitation... clean water, sewer systems, refrigeration for food.

"Finally," explains Dr. Harte, "the best way to avoid the flu is to get healthy. Eat well, exercise, rest appropriately, and get your nervous system free of interference by regular chiropractic care. Your nervous system runs your immune system, so take care of it! The best way to get the flu is to get a flu shot. So why do it?"

About Dr. Don Harte:

Dr. Don Harte, former medical student, is a principled, traditional chiropractor serving Marin and the Greater Bay Area since 1981. He is an activist in the struggle for free speech for chiropractors. Dr. Harte was named 2006 "Chiropractor of the Year" by the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA). He has served on the Boards of the WCA and the Council on Chiropractic Practice. His articles have been published in OMNI magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Chiropractic Journal and Journal of the California Chiropractic Association. Learn more at: https://www.chirodrharte.com/

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and HR Hotlink Partner for the Benefit of California New Car Dealers

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today a marketing and distribution agreement with HR Hotlink. Both firms are longtime valued partners of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA).

EPIC serves as the statewide exclusive licensed broker for Health and Welfare Insurance Consulting and Workers Compensation Insurance for CNCDA members. EPIC also brokers Property & Casualty insurance to new car dealers throughout California.

HR Hotlink was conceived from a vision to simplify the entire world of employment, legal, compliance, and human resources functions for California automobile dealerships. The platform is an employee management solution that ensures dealerships are in compliance with state and federal regulations. While compliance is the main focus of HR Hotlink, it also includes robust solutions for recruiting, on-boarding, training and performance management.

According to Brian Maas, CNCDA's President, "Both EPIC and HR Hotlink have consistently provided outstanding service and value to our members and demonstrated a strong commitment to the association since we began working together. As the CNCDA-licensed broker in California - now in partnership with HR Hotlink - EPIC will continue to provide dealers with the help they need to navigate the increasing complexity of the California health insurance market."

Added John Connell, EPIC's Regional President, Employee Benefits West, "We are very excited about our collaboration with HR Hotlink to offer best in class employment management software and risk management resources to CNCDA members. The EPIC/HR Hotlink partnership provides a turnkey process to identify and mitigate risk, save money, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance."

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues of more than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About HR Hotlink:
HR Hotlink does not merely automate human resource tasks, it "forces process" to assist compliance with federal and state labor regulations. HR Hotlink automates the required procedures in a step-by-step method that guides the correct process. The platform is regularly updated in response to legislative and regulatory changes. HR Hotlink provides online employment applications, a step-by-step automated rejection and acceptance process, automated drug and background reporting, auto-populated new hire packets, online employee handbooks, electronically tracked employee training, an information security program and much more. Please visit http://www.HRHotlink.com

About the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA):
The California New Car Dealers Association is the country's largest state association of franchised new car and truck dealers representing over 1,100 dealer members. CNCDA members are primarily engaged in the retail sale and lease of new vehicles, and also engage in automotive service, repair and part sales. CNCDA promotes fair and ethical business practices through a wide range of educational programs, services and industry publications. Learn more about CNCDA at https://www.cncda.org/


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EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Blake Kirk as a Principal in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Blake Kirk has joined the firm's operations in Northern California as a Senior Vice President and Principal.

Kirk will be based in EPIC's San Francisco headquarters and work closely with EPIC Principal Joe Vineis on a number of key risk management, business development and client service initiatives. Kirk will report to Curt Perata, EPIC's Pacific North Region President.

Kirk joins EPIC from broker Beecher Carlson in San Francisco, where he spent more than 13 years, most recently as managing director working with large, complex risk management accounts in the retail, healthcare, financial services and hospitality industries.

Prior to joining Beecher Carlson, Kirk served as vice president with Aon Risk Services, where he worked exclusively in the Healthcare industry with a focus on HMO reinsurance and provider excess of loss coverage.

Kirk began his career working for a large Management Service Organization (MSO) in Northern California owned by Sutter Health. He has years of managed care contracting experience, both hospital and physician.

Kirk holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from the College of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Political Science and Government from California State University, Chico.

"We are excited to further expand and enhance EPIC's operations in Northern California and across the country with Blake's addition," said Curt Perata. "He is well known for his expertise and professionalism, particularly in Healthcare circles; has a tremendous network; and is highly respected for building strong, positive relationships and providing exceptional service to his clients. He is another top flight addition to our EPIC team."

Blake Kirk can be reached at blake.kirk@epicbrokers.com or 415-356-3916.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues of more than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Comedienne Who Stutters Releases Memoir in 2019 – ‘Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Stuttering Comedian, Nina G. announces the release of her second book: "Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen" (ISBN: 978-1631526428; August 6, 2019; She Writes Press). AS I WAS SAYING... If I could get a word in edgewise...I wasn't done yet... If you've ever been cut off mid-sentence, these phrases of frustration are familiar. Now imagine a lifetime of interruptions as a person who stutters? To suffer the impatience of others, whether well-intended advice or just blatant rudeness when all you want to do is finish your thought; indeed, to finish saying even one word.

Welcome to the world of Nina G.: Professional Speaker, Stand-up Comedian, Author, and person who stutters. Sound like a joke? She'd be the first one to say it - and she has - audiences across the nation. Her humor is one that informs and entertains. One that gives hope to those who stutter, and insight to those who don't.

While childhood angst and everyday incidents offer fodder for her stand-up comedy on stage, Nina G. peels aside the punchlines to share her very personal story in her new book, "Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen." The book, to be released August 2019, shares how Nina's life-long dream of becoming comedian almost died because she thought a person who stuttered could never go on stage, be on a microphone, and do a killer set.

Sales information for the book: https://www.stuttererinterrupted.com/.

About the book:
If you stutter or know someone who does, you know the reactions many people have. Nina G. has experienced everything. From hearing back-handed compliments like, "You are such an inspiration - if I talked like you I wouldn't talk at all!" to funny looks and inquiries about whether she has considered intrusive brain surgery. People often interrupt, thinking it's helpful to guess what she is going to say. But it isn't just the interruptions from others that created a barrier for this comedian. Even worse were the self-imposed interruptions due to the stigma she internalized as a person who stutters.

As a child, Nina wanted nothing more than to be a comedian. Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen is Nina's story about how stuttering caused her to first abandon her dreams, then to embark on a journey towards embracing her voice that culminated in a career as one of only a handful of stuttering stand-up comedians working today. "Nina's story maps her transformation from isolation and shame to realizing the power of her voice through comedy."

Through stand-up comedy, stuttering comedian Nina G. challenges the status quo of how people who stutter are perceived onstage and off. In the 1960s, psychologist Joseph Sheehan created the analogy of the "stuttering iceberg," in which the tip of the iceberg is only what people hear (the stutter), and all that is underwater are emotions like shame, denial and isolation.

Using humor and easy to follow explanations, Nina G. turns this analogy on its head, substituting negative emotions with positive ones such as pride, acceptance and community. She illustrates how both of the icebergs played a part in her development as a person and as a comedian. Nina's road to realizing her lifelong dream of stand-up comedy has been paved with funny, absurd and touching experiences.

She shares all these with the reader in her singularly quirky and humorous tone.

Additional facts on stuttering:
* Stuttering impacts 1 percent of the adult population.
* 3 million Americans are people who stutter.
* 1 in 4 people who stutter are female.
* There's no known cure for stuttering.
* Many people who stutter experience discrimination in their jobs, personal lives, etc.

About Nina G.:
Comedian - Nina G. was the only woman who stuttered in the stand-up comedy world when she started eight years ago. She co-produced the Comedians with Disabilities Act, a national touring comedy show featuring exclusively comedians with disabilities. She also went on to produce the first compilation album to feature, as the album title suggests, Disabled Comedy Only. Nina G's brand of comedy reflects the experiences of many with disabilities: the problem is not the people with disabilities, but a society that isn't always accessible or inclusive.

Author - Nina G's first book, "Once Upon An Accommodation: A Book About Learning Disabilities," helps both children and adults understand how to advocate for needed school-related accommodations. The book is inspired from her own childhood experience of having learning disabilities, stuttering, and being denied accommodations in her own education.

Professional Speaker - Nina G. tours the country as a conference keynote speaker. In addition to her TedX talk at San Jose State University she has presented at the Montana Youth in Transition Conference, Oregon Association on Higher Education and Disability, to high school age students with disabilities at the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, and at college campuses for Disability Acceptance Week, Disability Awareness Month, and at seminars on universal design for learning.

For more information on "Stutterer Interrupted: The Making of a Stuttering Stand-Up Comedian," visit: https://www.stuttererinterrupted.com/.

To book Nina G., visit: https://www.ninagcomedian.com/.

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EPIC Holdings Inc. to Acquire Integro USA

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- EPIC Holdings, Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire Integro Holdings Inc., which houses substantially all of the U.S. operations of Integro Group Holdings, LP. Founded in 2005, Integro has built a highly successful specialty insurance brokerage and consulting business in the U.S. with revenue in excess of $150 million. Financial terms of the proposed transaction have not been disclosed.

Integro USA brings to EPIC expertise that is well aligned with EPIC's diverse insurance distribution platform. Areas of emphasis include:

Entertainment & Sports: focus in music & events; theatre & venues; film, TV & media; sports associations & amateur sports; and racing & motor sport.

Specialty: leading provider of insurance brokerage services to Professional Services Firms (accountants, lawyers, hedge funds, asset managers, architects & engineers) and Transportation & Logistics businesses.

Risk Management/Complex Accounts: deep technical services for the Fortune 500 and complex risk accounts.

Middle Market Accounts: property/casualty, employee benefits, and private client services for small to medium sized companies and individuals

Employee Benefits Consulting: expertise for mid to large employer groups as well as unique services for the private equity sector.

Integro USA is led by Marc Kunney, President of North America Operations. The acquisition will add over 400 team members working across 22 U.S. locations.

Kunney commented on the transaction, "Joining forces with EPIC allows us to continue offering our clients the highest level of service and expertise, while providing depth and scale to further invest in our combined capabilities."

Pete Garvey, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants CEO and a founder and former CEO of Integro Ltd., noted, "I know firsthand what a high quality group Integro is. We can't be more delighted to have their US team join forces with EPIC."

Steve Denton, President of EPIC Holdings Inc. added, "EPIC and Integro USA fit together perfectly with common themes including a passion for client service and delivering specialty capabilities supported by actionable analytics."

The transaction is expected to close in January 2019.

The financial advisor for EPIC was Rob Giammarco at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and their legal advisor was Chris Machera at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP. The financial advisor for Integro was Stuart Britton at Evercore and their legal advisor was Paul Kukish at Latham & Watkins, LLP.

About EPIC

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. EPIC currently has nearly 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S. and annual revenues over $440 million.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About Integro

Integro is an international insurance brokerage and risk management firm. Clients credit Integro's superior technical abilities and creative, collaborative work style for securing superior program results and pricing. The firm's acknowledged capabilities in brokerage, risk analytics and claims are rewriting industry standards for service and quality.

Launched in 2005, Integro and its family of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies, some having served clients for more than 150 years, operate from offices in the United States, Bermuda, and the United Kingdom.

Its U.S. headquarter office is located at 1 State Street Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10004. 1-877-688-8701. Information: https://integrogroup.com/.

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Reaching New Heights: Aclaro adds AI Loan Repayment Risk Management Product to its Relationship-Building Tech Solutions

MIAMI, Fla. -- Aclaro, the leading provider and developer of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain-based technology solutions, announces the launch of their newest Fintech App in conjunction with the opening of a new office in San Francisco, California.

The Aclaro Loan Repayment Risk Artificial Intelligence (AI) System was developed to predict the probability of payment default of a subprime loan and was officially released on December 10, 2018. The increase in demand for artificial intelligence/actionable solutions is transforming many facets of the day-to-day business and consumer activities and processes. Aclaro is at the forefront of helping the lending industry shift gears in order to adapt to these trends.

"Aclaro has provided us a lucid and a deeper understanding of the risks associated with our loan portfolio. The Aclaro Loan Repayment Risk System allows us to look at repayment risk on a daily basis. We now have the accuracy needed to make decisions based on timely facts and identify risks faster. Looking at risks such as loans that have a 90% of default with a 90%+ confidence level on a daily basis is a game changer for us and the industry!" said Ben Stefanovski, President of Tracir Financial Services.

Today's top companies are remaining profitable by finding new and innovative methods of optimizing their most valuable asset: Data. Aclaro Risk Management uses machine learning algorithms to analyze a lender's loan portfolio. The risk management system optimizes Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in order to calculate a risk score for each borrower in the portfolio. Key components include a full Web based Business Intelligence Front End solution and subsecond decisioning of an active loan.

It's based on a combination of 100+ individual variables associated with borrower, loan terms, insurance coverage, employment, and vehicle data, but Aclaro never utilizes information such as name, income, social security numbers or credit scores from a Credit Bureau in any of its processes.

Aclaro allows businesses to maximize their goldmine of customer data to make smarter decisions. It specifically helps lenders determine which borrowers are at risk of default.

"With the launch of this new risk management solution, Aclaro is disrupting the status quo of the market by providing lenders the high-level technological tools they need to compete in today's modern marketplace," said Farshad Fatouhi PhD, CTO of Aclaro, Inc.

Carlos Galarce, CEO of Aclaro added: "We're excited about adding this product to our 'Know Your Customer' Relationship Building Solutions Portfolio, and the opening of our third office in the San Francisco Bay area to keep up with the growing demand in the Fintech industry."

About Aclaro:

Based in Miami, Florida, Aclaro specializes in providing small and medium-sized businesses with Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Technology. With these tools, companies can better optimize their customer experience, make better decisions, and make improvements in efficiency and cost savings.

Visit aclaro.io to learn more about the company and their innovative business solutions. If you would like to see their products in use, contact the sales team at +1-833-2ACLARO or visit: https://hubs.ly/H0fSK9G0

Aclaro, Inc., 78 SW 7th St., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33130, USA. Web: https://aclaro.io/

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EPIC Buys Direct Retail Wine Industry Business From Paragon Insurance Holdings

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the purchase of a retail wine industry book of business from Managing General Agency (MGA) Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC. The accounts in question came to Paragon in the fall of 2017 when they acquired wine industry specialist John Sutak Insurance Brokers, along with two winery programs from the Argo Group.

The purchase underscores EPIC's commitment to further growing their wine industry client relationship and becoming a leading provider of risk management and insurance services to wineries across the country.

Said EPIC Wine Industry Practice Leader Michael McNulty, "Given our roots in California and the West, we have long served grape growers, wine producers and others in the business across the region. The addition of Paragon's direct retail wine industry clients is a true 'win, win, win' for all involved.

"EPIC further grows and strengthens an important area of specialty, Paragon sharpens their focus on their core MGA and Programs business, and the wineries in question gain the strong representation, industry expertise, service excellence, and aggressive client advocacy that have been hallmarks of EPIC since our founding."

Michael McNulty can be reached at michael.mcnulty@epicbrokers.com or 415-356-3909.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Paragon Insurance Holdings to Sell its Direct Retail Wine Industry Business

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC today announced the sale of the firm's direct retail wine industry business to retail insurance broker EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. The accounts in question came to Paragon in the fall of 2017 when they purchased wine industry specialist John Sutak Insurance Brokers, along with two winery programs from the Argo Group.

Effective January 1, 2019, Paragon will transition its portfolio of direct retail winery clients to EPIC, one of the nation's ten largest privately held retail insurance brokers. The purchase will expand and strengthen EPIC's own commitment to their existing and future wine industry clients.

Paragon will continue to underwrite and broadly provide insurance services to the wine industry on a national basis, and the transaction allows Paragon to maintain a clear strategic focus on the firm's core program management and underwriting expertise, centered on serving the needs of their partners in the retail insurance brokerage community.

"We are excited about the transaction and eliminating any possible ambiguity about the strength of our commitment to serving and supporting our retail insurance brokerage partners," said Erik Kriens, SVP Business Development at Paragon.

"We know EPIC Wine Industry Practice Leader Mike McNulty and the EPIC team well from many years of working with them on the specialty programs and MGA front. We are confident that they will provide outstanding service, strong advocacy, and effective representation to the wine industry clients they are acquiring from us," Kriens added.

Any inquiries can be directed to Erik Kriens at Paragon Insurance Holdings in San Francisco: ekriens@paragonisngroup.com or (860) 629-0849.

About Paragon:

A broadly diversified MGA, Paragon provides unique opportunities and solutions to retail agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers and vendor partners.

Please visit https://www.paragoninsgroup.com/ for additional information.

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Pentagon Technologies Makes a Strategic Move to Expand Into Asia Market

HAYWARD, Calif. -- Pentagon Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of ultra-high purity cleaning, contamination detection, coating products and services to the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, microelectronic, and solar industries, entered into a strategic partnership with Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. of Japan. The relationship is intended to provide Pentagon access to Asian markets and Kuritec Service Ltd., the tool cleaning business of the Kurita Group, enhanced ultra-high purity cleaning and coating technology from Pentagon.

To solidify the partnership, Kurita will invest through a 25 percent equity stake in Pentagon. The partnership is designed such that Kurita has the opportunity to increase their stake over the next several years. Under the terms of the agreement, the value of the initial equity investment is $50 million.

"This exciting partnership provides the customers of both companies access to proprietary ultra-high purity cleaning and coating services," said Carlos Lazalde, President and CEO of Pentagon Technologies. "Our customers have been asking us to expand globally, this partnership allows us to answer that call. For our customers that have multi-national support requirements across the U.S., Japan and other areas of Asia this partnership provides an unprecedented level and range of global services and solutions. The common culture of customer focus and quality services, between the two companies, makes this alliance obvious."

The relationship with Kurita will ultimately enable Pentagon to expand all of its services into Asia. The initial focus will be to expand the Chamber Service and Technical Site Service Groups coverage and geographic support for our key customers. Utilizing Pentagons technologies and processes will allow Kuritec Service to leverage new offerings into Japan expanding their addressable market.

Kuritec Service will adopt a number of key technologies from Pentagon including advanced purity cleaning processes as well as manufacturing/cleaning management systems and analytics measurement and reporting capabilities. Pentagon will integrate the Kurita Quality Management Systems and process discipline know-how.

The combined companies will have an unparalleled track record and expertise in cleaning new and recycled parts. In addition they will provide surface particle measuring instruments and technical services relating to the clean room. The focus is to increase the productivity of customer's factories while continuously reducing the impact on the environment.

For more information please visit our website at: http://www.pen-tec.com/

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Professionals Guild Hosts 2018 East Bay Halloween Party for Singles and Couples

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- Professionals Guild announced today it is hosting a Halloween dance party on Friday, October 26, 2018. The party will be held at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel located at 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583. Singles are especially invited. Couples are also welcome. "It makes a great date," said Phil Seyer, Director of Professionals Guild.

"Awesome prizes are offered in connection with our parties," Seyer explained. "For example, a free New Year's Eve Party at the Marriott."

"Often we think Halloween is just for kids, but adults love to play dress up too," Seyer explained. "You would be amazed at how crazy, beautiful, funny, and creative some of these costumes are. We offer prizes for creative, funny, and sexy costumes. The crowd is made up of professional people, mainly in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's. But a good number of younger people also come, especially on Halloween and New Year's. Adults of all ages are welcome."

The Halloween party includes no host bars, DJ dancing to favorites, and various exhibits, drawings and prizes. A Professional Photographer from Flash Foto will be on hand and will offer photos as prizes. Photos are printed immediately on location. Photos may also be purchased at the event.

Tickets at the door are $30; Advance Discount Tickets for $10 each may be obtained by members of the Professionals Guild Facebook group who share the event with their friends. One may join the group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayareafunevents.

People can learn more at the Professionals Guild website, https://www.pguild.com/halloween-parties.

Discounted tickets are also available by calling 800-838-3006. The ticket phone line is available 24/7. When calling one needs to ask for the Halloween party and give the name of the Hotel where the party is held.

Discounted hotel rooms, as well as discounted Halloween Party tickets, are available at https://www.pguild.com/.

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