Business, Free News Articles, General Editorial, Holistic and Spiritual, Product Launches

MIAVINO Sensual Introduces Wine Flavored Edible Massage Oils in Time for Valentine’s Day

HOUSTON, Texas -- Just how far can the nation's growing taste for wine go? The owners of MIAVINO Sensual, Frank and Miranda Brown, decided it also had to go into their premium edible massage oils. Houston, Texas-based, MIAVINO Sensual has introduced an exclusive line of ultra-lightweight, premium, edible massage oils in four palate-pleasing, full-bodied wine flavors designed to take your entire sensual massage experience to a whole sexy new level.

"As young aspiring entrepreneurs it was always our dream to own our own business. We wanted to pursue a business that was close to our hearts, and we had a deep passion for it to succeed," said Miranda. "My husband asked me 'what is your passion'? I responded, 'wine and intimacy.' At that point we looked at each other and MIAVINO Sensual was born."

As we began market research we found there was not a product on the market that combined the wine aromas, taste, and glide for an all-in-one sensual, edible massage oil. Yes, we found the typical strawberry champagne and grape-flavored lotions and oils, but nothing with sophisticated wine flavors, that were water-soluble, ultra-lightweight, edible, and that offered the superior glide needed to perform a truly sensual massage.

It was also important to us to create a premium brand with tremendous appeal; one with class, luxury, and elegance, while striking that sensual, sexy factor. We also wanted to be sure it was delivered from an actual wine bottle.

MIAVINO offers 4 intoxicatingly delicious, water-based (non-greasy) flavors designed to please every nose and palate. They include Sexy Reds: Velvet Cherry Merlot and Sangria Mandarin Seduction and Sexy Whites: Passion Sauvignon Rosé and Chardonnay Crush.

The massage oils are available in both 2 ounce and 5.5 ounce sizes, and retail at $10.95 and $24.95 on the company's website, https://miavinosensual.com/.

To further the total sensory experience, the company also offers companion wine-scented 2 ounce candles which retail for $10. MIAVINO Sensual products are also offered at wholesale pricing for qualified resellers.

According to Frank Brown, "We've witnessed the growing lifestyle trend toward a love of wine, so we are thrilled to augment a trend we believe is here to stay, with our top-shelf, wine-flavored edible massage oils. MIAVINO's edible massage oils will awaken the senses, increase desire and broaden one's entire sensory massage experience. The scent, taste, and tactile experience of our massage oils will take your massage experience to a new level."

"MIAVINO Sensual's edible massage oils are sugar-free, non-alcoholic, paraben-free, gluten-free, vegan-free, and are never tested on animals. They contain safe and effective ingredients that are perfect for even the most sensitive of skins," said Miranda.

"We want you to be able to enhance your partner's pleasure and satisfy your cravings for a deliciously sensual experience. Our formulas leave skin smooth and supple, not sticky or tacky," said Miranda Brown. "Our products guarantee pure wine indulgence - without the headaches and calories! MIAVINO lends a whole new meaning to 'Happy Hour,'" added Miranda.

To purchase or learn more about the new MIAVINO Sensual edible massage oils and candle line, visit: https://miavinosensual.com/.

You may also contact the company at info@miavinosensual.com

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LBA Ware’s CompenSafe Hits $1 Billion in Lifetime LO Compensation Calculations

MACON, Ga. -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced their sales incentive platform CompenSafe calculated $1 billion in lifetime origination commissions and operational bonuses in 2017. LBA Ware also experienced notable year-over-year growth, marked by a 152 percent increase in total compensation processed and a 130 percent increase in the number of lenders using LOS Talker, the company's systems integration solution.

"2017 has been a year of extraordinary achievement for LBA Ware, marked by more than 100 percent growth for both CompenSafe and LOS Talker, and by reaching the $1 billion mark in compensation calculated by CompenSafe, we're now proud members of the 'three comma club," said Lori Brewer, CEO of LBA Ware. "Our clients' success is our success. We provide the go-to platform for incentive compensation, sales performance and actionable insights on which to build a lasting company with motivated, informed and empowered individuals."

In addition to new business growth, LBA Ware has also charted excellent helpdesk and training statistics in 2017. The company averaged a 96 percent approval for help desk tickets solved and responded to 80 percent of helpdesk tickets within 24 hours, and company staff received 1,122 hours of internal training.

"LBA Ware has set itself apart as a company that knows the mortgage industry from the ground up and truly understands what our clients expect and need from our solutions," said Brewer. "Our commitment to providing staff with internal training and offering customers with top-notch support continues to drive the success of our larger strategy to grow business by administering a seamless user experience and delivering superior customer satisfaction. We will continue to prioritize our customers by investing in staff training as growth and need demand."

About LBA Ware:

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that become essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We strive to be a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organization. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency.

For more information about LBA Ware and their software solutions, visit http://lbaware.com.

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The IRS Lien and Levy Holiday is over – If you owe back taxes, notices are coming again and soon

STUART, Fla. -- After a temporary break during the hurricanes and the holidays, the Liens, Levies and Garnishments that were held back by the IRS are starting again and will be en route to your mailbox to those that owe back taxes, says Jeffrey Schneider EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow, and principal at SFS Tax Problem Solutions.

Whether you are a taxpayer that owes federal and state income taxes or are looking for an expert guest for TV, radio or print, Schneider - Author of "Now What? I Got A Tax Notice From The IRS. Help!" (ISBN: 978-0692997154; Feb. 2018) - has the knowledge, credentials and ability to help define and deconstruct the scary and confusing letters that land in your mailbox from the IRS.

Whether you would like a better understanding about the notices, the rights and the actions that the IRS can take or if you are looking for assistance with reducing the amount of a tax debt, filing a back-tax return or preparing a tax settlement by negotiating offers in compromise and filing installment agreements, Schneider can help with the answers.

"The moment you pull an IRS Notice from your mailbox, you need to open it and call an Enrolled Agent immediately," says Jeffrey Schneider, Enrolled Agent, Certified Tax Resolution Specialist and NTPI Fellow at SFS Tax Problem Solutions.

Schneider also explains how getting notices should not be as life threatening as you may think. "There is life, sanity and even money after receiving a notice. You have choices and you do have some control. The IRS is not always correct! Even if you owe more than you can pay, there are other options."

Taxpayers who owe federal and state income taxes and are petrified of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service can get help from SFS Tax Problem Solutions. "Our clients never meet with the IRS on their own," says Schneider.

About Jeffrey Schneider:
Jeffrey Schneider EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow has the knowledge and expertise to help you reach a favorable outcome with the IRS - whether you need assistance with reducing the amount of your tax debt, filing a back tax return, or preparing a tax settlement by negotiating offers in compromise and filing installment agreements.

He is a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI), a Past President of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents, the Palm Beach Chapter and Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents and a Director on the Board of the National Society of Enrolled Agents (NSEA). Schneider was recently appointed to the Office of Professional Responsibility subgroup on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).

To book Jeffrey Schneider for media interviews or to book a complimentary consultation call 772-337-1040. Or visit: https://sfstaxproblemsolutions.com/.

Twitter: @SFSTaxAcct @SFSTax

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyschneiderea/

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California Launches John Lennon ‘Imagine’ License Plate Program to Help End Hunger in California, One Plate at a Time

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) has commenced the pre-sale to put the iconic self-portrait image of John Lennon on California license plates which will help fund the state's food banks. The special license plate features the famous John Lennon self-portrait image and the slogan, "IMAGINE no hunger." Proceeds from sales will be administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and distributed to the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to be utilized throughout the state of California for food bank programs.

The plates are available for pre-order now, for both automobiles and motorcycles, at http://CaliforniaImagine.com/.

The John Lennon self-portrait image provides a powerful symbol of his humanitarian legacy, raising awareness to the need to address hunger in our state and providing an image that will promote significant funding to help end hunger in California.

The Imagine license plate launch brings together CDSS with its longtime hunger-fighting ally, CAFB, a membership organization representing 41 food banks throughout the state that collectively provide food to 6,000 community-based organizations and to 2 million Californians in need.

"Each license plate is another reminder that food insecurity is an everyday challenge for children and families across our state," says Todd Bland, Deputy Director of the Family Engagement and Empowerment Division with the California Department of Social Services (www.cdss.ca.gov). "This new license plate option allows people to financially support a supply of healthy food for hungry Californians."

"We are thrilled with this opportunity," said Sue Sigler, Executive Director of California Association of Food Banks (www.cafoodbanks.org). "The Imagine license plate offers an opportunity for Californians to say 'hit the road' to hunger in our state."

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin the process of creating the program to issue the "Imagine No Hunger" license plates upon receipt of 7,500 pre-paid applications.

"Every person driving behind someone with an Imagine license plate will know that person is leading the way to a California absent from hunger," states Mark Lowry, Director, CAPOC's Orange County Food Bank (www.capoc.org).

"These Imagine license plates will bring vital awareness to a critical problem in our state and will raise funds to provide nutritious food for those in our community facing food insecurity," says Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (www.lafoodbank.org). "Everyone who purchases one of these plates will have committed to the fight against hunger in California."

Yoko Ono Lennon has kindly authorized the use of the iconic self-portrait image to help the CAFB in their ongoing fight to end hunger in California. "Imagine is a great word to spread around and I was happy to do this because it is helping a very important charity."

Visit CaliforniaImagine.com to pre-order the Imagine No Hunger license plate and help end hunger in California.

About California Department of Social Services:
CDSS supports programs which serve more than eight million people across our state. This work, accomplished every day, provides stability, opportunity and promotes wellness in communities throughout California. Learn more at: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/.

About California Association of Food Banks:
CAFB partners with 41 food banks and over 6,000 local agencies. Our mission is to end hunger in California, and our vision is a well-nourished and hunger-free California, where all people have enough food to lead a healthy life. Learn more at: http://www.cafoodbanks.org/.

More information, and reserve a license plate now at: http://californiaimagine.com/reserve-license-plate/.

Follow on Twitter: @HungerCA @CaliforniaDSS @CAFoodBanks
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imaginenohungercalifornia

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Daniela Ogden
California Association of Food Banks
(510) 350-9919
Daniela@cafoodbanks.org

Don Williams
California Department of Social Services
Don.Williams@DSS.ca.gov

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Music Expo comes back to Miami, March 24 – Now in 4 major U.S. cities

MIAMI, Fla. -- Music Expo, the conference to inspire music makers, announced today its second Miami edition to be held March 24, 2018 at SAE Institute. Hosted in association with Sound On Sound Magazine, the all-day conference will feature production and mixing workshops, music business panels, product demos as well as a beat battle.

Early bird tickets are available until January 31 at https://musicexpo.co/tickets

"We are truly pleased to welcome back Music Expo for a second time to the Miami music community," says Frank Socorro, Career Services Representative at SAE Institute Miami. "This year, there will be in-studio sessions led by some of the speakers that will surely draw any aspiring producers to attend."

Confirmed speakers include:
* Gary Noble, Grammy-Award Mix Engineer & Producer (Faith Evans, Anthony Hamilton, Nas, Amy Winehouse)
* Lu Diaz, Mixing Engineer & Producer (DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee)
* Derek Garcia, Producer & Mixing Engineer (DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Jamie Foxx)
* Maria Elisa Ayerbe, Recording, Mixing and Post Production Audio Engineer (Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, JLo)
* Guillo Lefeld, Music Producer & Audio Engineer
* James Joubran, Musical Producer
* ill Factor, Producer (Matisyahu, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland, Jason Derulo)
* Natalia Ramirez, Vocal Engineer (Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez)
* Felipe Tichauer, Mastering Engineer (Christina Aguilera, Mew, Rod Stewart, CEU)
* Richard Diaz, Producer & Mixing Engineer.

In addition to Miami, Music Expo will celebrate its fifth year anniversary at SAE Expression College in San Francisco, November 10, and will come back to Boston in June.

In 2018, Music Expo will continue to grow with an additional event in Nashville and the launch of Music Expo Masterclasses, a series of in-studio music production workshops with award-winning producers.

Last year, Music Expo became a community of 3,000 artists, musicians, producers and DJs. The attendees' profile is 24 percent women, 67 percent professionals and 60 percent millennials.

"Our collaboration with Music Expo will continue this year. We are not surprised to see the community growing across the U.S.," says Nick Humbert, International Business Development Manager for Sound On Sound. "Music Expo is becoming the event for end-users to connect in real life with both professionals and manufacturers."

If you are an Exhibitor or Sponsor and see an opportunity to showcase your musical brand or product, Music Expo wants to hear from you. Contact us now at info@offtheone.com or +1 213-973-3534.

"We are a platform to facilitate dialog between music makers through events, social, competition and now in-studio masterclasses to anyone - from professional to aspiring - interested in the art of making music. While we grow, we are making our best efforts to keep the easygoing vibe that our attendees love," says Loïc Maestracci, Founder and Executive producer of Music Expo.

About Music Expo:
Held in San Francisco, Miami, Boston and coming this year to Nashville, Music Expo is a series of annual events full of educational sessions, studio sessions, discussion and product demos bringing musicians, engineers, technophiles and tastemakers together. Its mission is to inspire to make music.

You can keep up with Music Expo on social at:
Facebook - https://facebook.com/musicexposf/
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/musicexposf
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicexposf

Learn more at: https://musicexpo.co/.

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The Historic Ali Cultural Arts Celebrates Black History Month: ‘Beans, Rice and Gumbo’ Art Exhibition by Adewale Adenle

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- The Historic Ali Cultural Arts (www.aliarts.org) in Pompano Beach is proud to celebrate Black History Month with an art exhibition by Nigerian artist, Adewale Adenle. Beans, Rice & Gumbo: Facts, Fictions and Frictions of Black History narrates the history of blacks from the pre-slavery era through the present day. The exhibition runs from February 1, 2018 through March 29, 2018.

"Adewale Adenle is a provocative artist, author and educator whose art captures your attention with its boldness," said Cherolyn Davis, program and facilities manager. "For this exhibit, he is showcasing many historical portraits that will open a dialog from various perspectives."

This exhibition critically narrates the history of Africans and African Americans in a visual journey that confirms, challenges and channels new thoughts and revelations in history. Adewale, working from historic photos and descriptions, depicts the rich history of Ethiopia, Egypt and other African lands and then takes viewers through the agony of slavery, the triumph of the civil rights movement into today's successes and struggles.

"Through my portraits, I hope to take viewers back through history in a way that will provide new perspectives and open-up dialogues about important topics," explained Adenle, who is also an artist in residence at Bailey Contemporary Arts in Pompano Beach. "There has been a lot of misinformation and misinterpretation of the past, which I feel has led to a slave mentality that still pervasive today. I call it 'post traumatic slave disorder.' But if you take the time to explore history and connect to the past, I feel it will remove that mentality."

Adenle though his work, also imagines Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcom X speaking together. While this never happened, Adenle uses the image to express the different approaches to a similar goal.

"Art is an amazing way to present topics for discussion. We connect through art and we can heal from it as well," Adenle said.

About Adewale Adenle:

Adenle's paintings and drawings connect his background to observations intermingled with primary emotions and personal experiences that are basic to his growth, especially as they continue to influence socio-political discourse in his homeland (Nigeria) and intertwined with policies in his adoptive country, the US. He explores dual realities and logics in political constructs and systems, arriving at a three-dimensional work that vastly engages the viewer to unload and search for multiple logics in its interpretation. Within these dualities, he induces metaphorical slippages in relationships between objects and their context to form new meanings and expose contradictions in many conventional social structures.

Adenle has over 15-years of experience exhibiting his paintings and working as a political cartoonist/illustrator/art editor with various newspapers in Nigeria, the U.S and Great Britain. In the 90's, his acerbic socio-political cartoons and paintings were thorns in the flesh of dictatorial military regimes in Nigeria as the country was agitating for democracy.

He has won numerous awards and grants among which are the 2000 Reuters News Graphics Travel Award, which included an instructive participation at the Malofiej/ Show-Don't- Tell-workshops at the University of Navarra, Pamplona- Spain, and work experience at Reuters in London, UK. He has given lectures and workshops at Rochester Institute of Technology-New York, Amarillo College-Texas, Cartoonist Rights Network/State Department's Sponsored workshop in Douala, Cameroon, among others. From 2002 to 2004, 'Wale was a studio painter at Marcus Akinlana's WON Murals-New Orleans, where he assisted in executing several public projects including the murals for the Philadelphia International Airport, PA and Aurora Community Center, CO.

He is the author of "Mixed Feelings," a 15-year celebration/collection of his socio-political satire. Published in 1999, the book was collected by The University of California (Berkeley Library) for selected acquisitions in Africana Studies and catalogued at The Library of Congress, Washington, DC. His most recent public commission includes among others, "Congo Square" a 7ft x11ft cast bronze sculpture, commissioned by the city of New Orleans and installed at the Louis Armstrong Park.

The Historic Ali Cultural Arts:
353 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 -- 954-786-7876.

About Historic Ali Cultural Arts:
The Historic Ali Cultural Arts is located in the former home of the late Frank and Florence Major Ali, who had emigrated from Cuba and The Bahamas respectively. As the first African American business owners in Pompano Beach, Frank operated a barbershop and Florence, who was a skilled seamstress, cosmetologist and fashion designer, also operated her business in the building. This two-story property was built in 1933 and placed on the City of Pompano Beach Historical Register in 2016.

The City of Pompano Beach, Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and the Rock Road Restoration Historical Group preserve the northwest corridor history and culture by telling positive stories of the African American experience through performing arts, visual arts and intellectual work that educates and celebrates all people of color throughout history.

More information: http://aliarts.org/.

About the Pompano Beach Redevelopment Agency (CRA):
A Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a dependent district established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the economic health of an area, and encouraging public and private investments in a CRA district. The CRA is governed by State Statutes, Chapter 163, Part III. The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The funds are collected as property values increase and a portion of that increase is captured by the Agency. TIF raises revenue for redevelopment efforts without raising taxes.

More information: http://pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/pages/cra/cra.

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Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

Belamere Suites Hotel Wins 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Hotels

PERRYSBURG, Ohio -- Belamere Suites Hotel today announced it has been recognized as the overall winner in the Romance category of the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice(R) awards for Hotels, ranking #1 in America two years in a row. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. In the 16th year of the awards, TripAdvisor has recognized 8,095 properties in 94 countries and eight regions worldwide.

This year, the awards celebrate hotel winners in 10 categories, including Top Hotels Overall, Luxury, Bargain, Small, Best Service, B&Bs and Inns, Romance, Family, All-Inclusive and Value for Money. The hallmarks of Travelers' Choice hotels winners are remarkable service, value and quality.

"Belamere Suites Hotel is proud to be recognized as TripAdvisor's Best romantic hotel in America. Our unique suites with over the top amenities and careful attention to personal detail have given our couples memories to share with each other that will last them a lifetime. Thank you to all of our guests who have made it possible for us to be awarded this extraordinary recognition two years in a row," said John Kranjec, Belamere Suites Hotel.

"This year's Travelers' Choice awards for Hotels recognize thousands of exceptional accommodations that received the highest marks for overall experience, including service, amenities and value, from travelers worldwide," said Brooke Ferencsik, Senior Director of Communications, TripAdvisor.

"The global TripAdvisor community informed this list of winners that will inspire and help travelers find the hotel that's right for them as they plan and book their next amazing trip."

To see TripAdvisor traveler reviews and opinions of Belamere Suites go to: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g50838-d308614-Reviews-Belamere_Suites-Perrysburg_Ohio.html

For the complete list of Travelers' Choice Hotel award-winners for 2018, as well as the latest reviews and candid traveler photos, visit: https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels. Travelers can also follow the conversation on Twitter at #TravelersChoice.

Travelers can read the latest reviews and compare prices from more than 200 sites to find the lowest prices on the right hotel for their trip at https://www.tripadvisor.com/.

About Belamere Suites:

Opened in 2003 with 18 suites in Ohio, Belamere Suites now offers 35 suites showcasing four suite styles: the Ultimate Jacuzzi Suite, a Presidential Pool Suite, a two-story Royal Pool Suite, and the two-story Grand Royal Pool Suite. Each Pool Suite includes a private, heated, indoor pool nestled in an expansive 1500 square feet of comfort and seclusion.

All suites feature exclusive amenities from oversized Jacuzzi tubs, luxurious Bela-Beds(TM), and fireplaces to catered European breakfasts and a-la-carte comforts including spa services, roses, wine, and champagne. Belamere pledges to care for an uncommon set of values: for marriage, romance, our guests, and for the community; where couples feel all they have to bring is love.

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

About TripAdvisor:

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site**, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. With over 570 million reviews and opinions covering the world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide -- covering 7.3 million accommodations, airlines, attractions, and restaurants -- TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat.

TripAdvisor also compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price on the hotel that's right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home to the world's largest travel community of 455 million average monthly unique visitors*, all looking to get the most out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better.

The subsidiaries and affiliates of TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRIP) own and operate a portfolio of websites under 20 other travel media brands.

*Source: TripAdvisor log files, average monthly unique visitors, Q3 2017
**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, July 2017.

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Addition of 23 Jurisdictions in the Eastern U.S. Pushes Simplifile E-recording Network Past the 1,700th Mark

PROVO, Utah -- implifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that 23 additional recording jurisdictions throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast have adopted Simplifile's e-recording platform.

Included in this slate of new jurisdictions is Simplifile's 1,700th e-recording jurisdiction. To date, the Simplifile e-recording network includes 1,715 jurisdictions, which encompasses 97 percent of the total number of U.S. jurisdictions reported by the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) [see *note 1].

"Having spent nearly two decades of my career championing the adoption of e-recording, hitting a milestone like signing our 1,700th e-recording jurisdiction is especially gratifying," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "Every day, we see more jurisdictions begin to recognize the benefits of modernizing their offices through e-recording, and I look forward to the day when e-recording becomes a reality for every recording jurisdiction within in the United States."

The latest additions to the Simplifile e-recording network are:
* Talladega County, Ala.
* Faulkner County, Ark.
* City of Milford, Conn.
* Town of Killingly, Conn.
* Town of Marlborough, Conn.
* Town of Wilton, Conn.
* Town of Winchester, Conn.
* Houston County, Ga.
* Vernon Parish, La.
* Montgomery County, Md.
* Lee County, Miss.
* Cherokee County, N.C.
* Polk County, N.C.
* Onondaga County, N.Y.
* Rensselaer County, N.Y.
* Tioga County, N.Y.
* Schuylkill County, Pa.
* Putnam County, Tenn.
* Unicoi County, Tenn.
* Craig County, Va.
* Bedford County, Va.
* Shenandoah County, Va.
* Waynesboro County, Va.

[*Note 1: As of Dec. 31, 2017]

The recording offices located within in these jurisdictions now have the ability to electronically receive, stamp, record, and return documents through Simplifile's system in a matter of minutes, thus reducing documentation and processing errors. The Simplifile system also eliminates check-writing expenses by allowing settlement agents to submit recording fees and other recording-related expenses directly through an integrated electronic payment system.

For a current list of all jurisdictions within the Simplifile e-recording network, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call 800-460-5657.

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DocMagic Reaches 300 Million Mortgage eSignings as More Borrowers Opt for eSigning and More Lenders Require Proof of TRID Compliance

TORRANCE, Calif. -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has processed more than 300 million mortgage-related electronic signatures.

This milestone achievement is the direct result of increased adoption of several DocMagic technologies that feature its comprehensive eSigning platform, which can be accessed as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) or on-premise enterprise platform. Each of DocMagic's digital platforms reports a significant increase in volume, which the company attributes to lenders' growing need to prove a TRID-compliant, 100 percent paperless mortgage process.

"Borrower demand is driving the increase in eSignings, and lenders are choosing DocMagic to get a consistent, compliant eSigning solution that spans the original LE [Loan Estimate] to the final CD [Closing Disclosure]," said Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "Lenders know DocMagic is the go-to choice for compliance. We reached 300 million eSignatures because we have solved lenders' number one burden for the past two years-electronic evidence of TRID compliance-while enabling them to stay competitive and enhance the overall borrower experience."

DocMagic reports significant volume increases for SmartCLOSE(TM) and Total eClose(TM), two award-winning technologies that enable lenders to comply with TRID and UCD (Uniform Closing Dataset) guidelines. SmartCLOSE is a collaborative closing portal offering one system of record that assures accuracy, completeness, consistency and compliance of the data before final documents are drawn and the borrower electronically executes the documents using DocMagic's integrated eSign technology. Total eClose, a complete paperless, digital closing solution with integrated eSignature and eNotarization capability, provides continuous compliance checks to assure all documents are complete, current, consistent and compliant.

"A lot of existing DocMagic customers adopted our eSign technology because it's so much easier to access and use than other platforms," said Iannitti. "We were already integrated with the vast majority of LOS systems, so providing eSigning functionality was a logical extension of our service. We also added new integrations, which brought onboard new eSigning customers. Having an eSign technology that can draw new customers while expanding use among existing customers shows the ubiquitous need for the functionality DocMagic's technology provides."

DocMagic provides the most commonly used eSignature technology in the mortgage and financial services space and is the leading provider of eClosing technology for the majority of state-sponsored eClosing pilot programs to support 100 percent paperless digital mortgage transactions.

About DocMagic:
DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign, eDelivery and comprehensive eMortgage services for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops software, mobile apps, processes and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy.

For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

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Bank of Southern California N.A. announces new SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Led by Steve Pollett

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), announced that Steve Pollett has joined the company as SVP, SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Manager. With more than 30 years' experience in SBA and Commercial Real Estate lending, Pollett will be responsible for leading a team to provide financing to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Southern California region. Prior to joining Bank of Southern California, Pollett was Senior Vice President and Group Manager of Commercial Lending with Plaza Bank.

Mr. Pollett brings with him a team of six SBA and Commercial Real Estate lending professionals. Additionally, the bank also increased its underwriting and credit processing staff to support the new team and increased loan production.

"Steve and his team have a proven track record of providing creative and customized financing programs that reflect the individual needs of each business, with a concentrated focus on SBA programs," commented Tony DiVita, EVP and Chief Banking Officer.

"The formation of this new Group allows the bank to continue expanding its reach in Southern California, illustrating the Banks commitment to assisting small and medium-sized businesses that are typically underserved by larger regional and national banks," concluded DiVita.

The Bank's new SBA and Commercial Lending Group will specialize in providing qualifying businesses with as much as 90% financing for the acquisition or refinancing of owner-occupied commercial real estate for up to 30 years. Additionally, they can offer longer and more flexible terms for business acquisition and multi-purpose (non-real estate) loans that can be used for the purchase of equipment, inventory, debt refinancing, and working capital.

Bank of Southern California is ranked as a top small business lender and top originator of SBA loans. The Bank also maintains a Preferred Lender Status granted by the Small Business Loan Administration, which allows the bank to make credit decisions on behalf of the SBA, resulting in quicker processing and funding of SBA guaranteed loans.

About Bank of Southern California:
A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates seven branches in San Diego and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, and a production office in Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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