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FormFree Celebrates Its Tenth Year of Operations with Broader Investor Acceptance, New Products and Features for Lenders

ATHENS, Ga. -- The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree(R) - and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders' unique needs.

In 2016, Fannie Mae named FormFree its first designated vendor for automated asset verification as part of the Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative. Since then, FormFree has signed more than 800 lender clients, including 70% of the nation's top 40 mortgage originators, and accepted over 1.25 million orders for the company's flagship AccountChek(R) Asset Report. The company also increased its total number of technology integrations and reseller partnerships to over 100, making AccountChek available for more than 90% of mortgage transactions nationwide.

A recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes even more loans eligible for automated asset verification through AccountChek. On December 29, the VA published Circular 26-17-43 confirming that the VA permits the use of automated asset verification services like AccountChek.

According to company founder and CEO Brent Chandler, this broad investor acceptance combined with FormFree's launch of new features and products in early 2018 will reinforce AccountChek's position as the leading tool for determining borrower creditworthiness.

"Beginning in February, FormFree will supplement AccountChek Asset Reports with copies of borrowers' full bank statements at no additional cost, enabling lenders to use AccountChek for every loan in their pipelines," said Chandler. "And soon, they'll be able to use AccountChek to verify not just borrower assets, but income and employment data as well."

Officially launching later this year, AccountChek 3-in-1(TM) will allow lenders to verify borrower asset, employment and income information using data harvested in a single query and aggregated in a single report.

About FormFree(R):
FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over a million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days.

FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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Kathy Gonzales Named Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking for Bank of Southern California N.A.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has appointed Kathy Gonzales as Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking. She will be responsible for supporting the Bank's commitment to the customer experience by deepening customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase the bank's market share.

She will provide leadership and training to the bank's branch network in San Diego County, Orange County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. Recently the bank expanded its presence into Orange County, and is actively looking to expand in other Southern California markets.

Mrs. Gonzales is a tenured commercial and retail banking professional with more than thirty years of experience, including twenty years serving in senior management roles at various Southern California banks. She has a proven track record implementing successful business development tactics while emphasizing the importance of delivering best in class customer service. Mrs. Gonzales attended St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, and completed the Master's Certificate Banking Program from Pacific Coast Banking School.

"Kathy brings a wealth of commercial and retail banking experience to Bank of Southern California, having held leadership positions at both national and regional area banks," said Pamela Isaacson, Executive Vice President, Chief Administration Officer. "Her depth of knowledge and proven track record in driving business development, delivering outstanding service and increasing deposit share will be an asset to the Bank and further support our efforts to expand our presence in Southern California," concluded Isaacson.

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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Hak’s Presents Full Product Line and Talks Innovation at Winter Fancy Foods

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Hak's, a leading manufacturer of clean ingredient sauces, condiments, and prepared foods looks forward to showcasing its full product line at the Winter Fancy Foods show, Booth #6406, from January 21 - 23 in San Francisco. Hak's products feature a unique combination: They're all designed by celebrity chef and founder Sharone Hakman, while offering great taste AND clean ingredients. The company's motto is "Chef Inspired, Convenience Without Compromise," and that is the cornerstone of everything Hak's does.

The company began in 2011 after Sharone left his successful career in finance and created his signature chipotle bourbon BBQ sauce. Since then, the company's product line has grown to four additional flavors of BBQ sauce, six varieties of one pot cooking sauces, and eight shelf stable salad dressings. These products are available at thousands of stores around the country. A new refrigerated line of single serve salad dressings hits stores in May, expanding the company's presence to the refrigerated section. Hak's will be sampling the new refrigerated dressings at Winter Fancy Foods, at booth #6306.

In addition to growth of the existing lines, 2018 promises to be a year of continued product development for the brand. "Customers are demanding a wide variety of clean ingredient, high quality offerings that don't sacrifice taste. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of choices to meet that need, and this year we'll be launching several new products, including prepared meat offerings. Stay tuned for more innovation from Hak's!" Sharone commented.

Hak's invites everyone to visit booth #6306 at Winter Fancy Foods to taste samples and learn about the brand's products. The products will also be displayed in the What's Hot showcase. The company recently released a video that tells its story, which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/BjSEQjz4buU.

About Hak's:
Originally a financial advisor, Sharone Hakman left his career to launch Hak's and pursue his passion in the culinary world. He successfully appeared on the first season of FOX Network's MasterChef: a reality cooking show which sought to find America's most promising amateur chef. He tested his creation; feeding bbq sauce-smothered steak to 500 Marines at Camp Pendleton, and satisfying America's road warriors with gourmet bbq burgers during a truck stop challenge.

When TV's toughest food critics and chefs were blown away, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay calling Hak's "the most delicious BBQ Sauce EVER made...." Sharone knew it was time to share. Hak's has since grown into a global brand consisting of BBQ sauces, cooking sauces and salad dressings.

Hak's is surpassing its competition with unique flavor profiles, clean ingredients and an elevated style. Growing quickly in just a few short years, Hak's products are now available in over 12,000 stores across the United States, including Kroger, Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and many more.

The company is also currently expanding into food service.

You can learn more at http://haks.com/, on Facebook (@eathaks), and on Instagram (@eathaks).

A short company video may be viewed here (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/BjSEQjz4buU

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Sameer Shah
sameer@haks.com

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MQMR Announces Internal Audit Services Compliant with Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer December 19 Update

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that its Internal Audit services offering meets or exceeds the requirements for Fannie Mae seller/servicers to be in compliance with the December 19, 2017 Fannie Mae Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2017-10 update. The update describes mortgage lender internal audit requirements clearly with regard to independence and reporting lines, eliminating any perceived ambiguity from the current Selling Guide Eligibility requirements. Fannie Mae enforcement of the updated requirements begins July 1, 2018.

A trusted provider of mortgage lender and servicer internal audit services since 2011, MQMR has adapted its own policies and procedures to support the updated Fannie Mae requirements covering approved seller/servicers who "must have internal audit and management controls to evaluate and monitor the overall quality of their loan production and servicing."

"Fannie Mae has clarified beyond a shadow of a doubt that Internal Audit independence is an integral aspect of seller/servicer compliance," said MQMR President Michael Steer. "Given the costs and expertise needed to set up a fully functional internal audit program, outsourcing Internal Audit is probably the best solution, so the next step for mortgage lenders covered by this update is to begin evaluating Internal Audit providers immediately."

MQMR adheres to the very specific auditing standards established by The Institute of Internal Auditors, ensuring that every internal audit it conducts meets Fannie Mae requirements.

Further, MQMR Internal Audit services deliver the specific elements Fannie Mae requires, including:
* The risk assessment methodology used to identify the operational areas and functions to be audited and the frequency of those audits;
* The policies and procedures implemented to govern reporting to senior management and the remediation of findings; and
* The departmental and functional audit schedule for a minimum 12-month period, which should identify the areas subject to review during the current period and align with the risk assessment.

MQMR also helps its Internal Audit clients provide the following required documentation:

* A complete copy of the executed contract, or certified statement of work, between the vendor and Seller;
* The contract, or certified statement of work, which must include policies and procedures for auditing each function or department within the organization, and the reporting methodology and distribution;
* The procedures for how and when findings will be remediated and monitored; and,
* The departmental and functional audit schedule for the following 12-month period.

"We agree, as the Fannie Mae update highlights, that a key aspect of the independent Internal Audit is 'bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes,'" Steer said. "MQMR was founded on the belief that our industry does its best work with an unwavering eye on these principles."

For more information about MQMR Fannie Mae compliant Internal Audit services, go to: http://www.mqmresearch.com/services/internal-audit/ or send an email to: CompliantInternalAudit@MQMResearch.com.

For IMB Attendees:

MQMR executives are attending the MBA's 2018 Independent Mortgage Bankers (IMB) Conference, January 22 - 25 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Fla. If you'd like to set up a meeting about our Internal Audit services, or other MQMR services, drop an email to Info@MQMResearch.com.

About Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR)

MQMR bridges the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. Since its inception, MQMR has launched multiple products and services to assist lenders in navigating regulatory requirements, providing mortgage compliance consulting throughout the origination process, servicing QC and subservicing oversight to master servicers, and filling the void of meeting vendor management oversight requirements.

With 1,500+ operational reviews of mortgage companies, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR prides itself on being an industry leader throughout the entire life cycle of the loan.

MQMR is viewed as an industry leader in counterparty risk and compliance.

To learn more, visit http://www.mqmresearch.com/, http://subsequentqc.com/, and http://hqvendormanagement.com/.

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Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Shares How to Avoid Living in Your Kid’s Basement When You Retire

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In his compact new book, "The Mindset of Retirement Success: 7 Winning Strategies to Change Your Life" (ISBN: 978-0999641408), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Rodger Alan Friedman, delivers blunt advice to anyone who has been putting off retirement planning.

Friedman's new book is meant to provide the attitude change recalcitrant savers need to start saving now so they won't get caught short when their paychecks inevitably stop coming.

"There is a staggering amount of information available on preparing for retirement, so a lack of information is not the problem. Rather, it is putting that information to good use, and that is all about what you are willing to do and your mindset. This is what the book is all about," says Friedman.

"The Mindset of Retirement Success" consists of seven chapters each containing action steps. Chapters include: Retirement Issues You Will Face; Are You Willing To Do What Is Necessary?; Visualize Your Ideal Retirement; Hold Yourself Accountable; Don't Go It Alone, Assemble a Team; Set Higher Goals and Get Started Now.

In his book, Friedman writes: "Becoming aware of the potentially severe consequences if you do not make planning and investing for retirement a priority is a great first step. I doubt you would look forward to being a greeter at a big box store in your golden years. ... Most definitely, you do not want to end up in your sister's basement, or worse, your kids' basements because you failed to plan and then ran out of money. Explaining to your future granddaughter why you live in her basement is not a conversation you will eagerly anticipate. You will either have a plan for your future, or you will reluctantly be part of someone else's plans for you."

Friedman can talk about:
* Five major risks you face, as you get closer to retirement.
* The importance of paying yourself before you pay your credit card debt, bills or car loans.
* The advantages of having an accountability buddy and a team to have your back.
* Five actions to take to get started now.

The book is available at all major book sellers, including Amazon at: http://a.co/ecVzExo

About The Author:

Rodger Alan Friedman is a chartered retirement planning counselor and financial advisor with more than 30 years' experience in the industry. Friedman is a former senior vice president-wealth management and senior investment management consultant with Morgan Stanley. He is also the author of "Forging Bonds Of Steel: How to Build a Successful and Lasting Relationship with Your Financial Advisor" and "Fire Your Retirement Planner You: Concise Advice on How to Join the $100,000 Retirement Club."

Learn more at: http://www.rodgeronretirement.com/.

Praise for The Book:

"Rodger does a fabulous job pointing out that we, ultimately, are the ones who have to push ourselves to plan for our future or we only have ourselves to blame." - Mel Robbins, CNN commentator and internationally bestselling author.

"This practical book gives you a step-by-step process to help achieve financial independence and organize your life so you can enjoy your dream retirement." - Brian Tracy, bestselling author

Disclaimer: Raymond James, the book author's broker/dealer, is not affiliated with nor does it endorse the opinions of Mel Robbins or Brian Tracy.

The book is published by Rodger on Retirement Publishing, a division of Forging Bonds of Steel, LLC.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Rodger Alan Friedman
(844) 3MY-PLAN
Rodger@RodgeronRetirement.com

AVAILABILITY: Washington, D.C. metro area, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone.

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Whiteflash adds bridal designer A.JAFFE

HOUSTON, Texas -- Whiteflash Inc., international retailer of ideal diamonds and designer engagement rings, announced today that they have been chosen to become authorized resellers for A.Jaffe, the iconic American bridal designer with a 125 year heritage.

A.Jaffe has a rich history as one of the most celebrated designer brands, dating back to Abraham Jaffe's founding of the company in 1892. Through the Jazz Age and Art Deco period, through two world wars and into a new millennium, A.Jaffe has maintained a position in the upper echelon of bridal design. Such staying power is only possible by dedication to quality, service, innovation, and a keen design sensibility that evolves with the times.

Whiteflash welcomes the opportunity to introduce their discriminating diamond clients to another fine option in their select portfolio of the finest bridal brands in America. Customers for A CUT ABOVE(R) super ideal diamonds will now be able to select styles from A.Jaffe, in addition to those of Tacori, Verragio, Simon G, Ritani, Vatche, Danhov, and Benchmark Rings.

Each A.Jaffe engagement ring requires up to 80 hours to create including extra burnishing, six polishing steps, and construction of each prong by hand. The combination of Whiteflash precision cut diamonds with a finished product of immaculate quality presents consumers an opportunity to create wedding rings of extraordinary quality and beauty.

Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler had this to say about carrying the line: "Designers like A.Jaffe that have such a long and distinguished reputation in the industry are few and far between. As a relatively young company, Whiteflash is truly honored to be representing the venerable A.Jaffe."

Added Eliezer Eber, company COO, "We are delighted to be able to provide A.Jaffe quality and styling. The clients who find Whiteflash in their quest for the finest precision cut diamonds naturally want the engagement ring to be of elite quality. A.Jaffe delivers that synergy brilliantly."

A.Jaffe designs are now available for purchase in the Whiteflash store and on their-state-of-the-art website serving customers across America and around the world. Any item from A.Jaffe's extensive catalogue can be now be ordered through Whiteflash.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Whiteflash is developer and sole distributor of A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds, considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world. They are in-stock, fully vetted with light performance images and video, and available for immediate delivery.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry store located in Sugar Land Town Square.

Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society and recipient of the Better Business Bureau 2017 Winner of Distinction Award.

For more information, log onto https://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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Continuing Its Growth, VLP Law Group Welcomes Partner Debra B. Vernon to the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Debra B. Vernon has joined the firm's Corporate Practice Group as a partner based in the San Francisco Bay area.

An experienced corporate and securities attorney, Ms. Vernon advises founders, companies and investors on legal issues faced throughout all stages of growth. She specializes in startup formation and capitalization, financings, corporate venture, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and corporate governance. Ms. Vernon also serves as a strategic advisor to executives and corporate boards. She has successfully negotiated, documented and closed hundreds of transactions, including numerous cross-border investments.

Ms. Vernon is a mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and for the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship - Caribbean. She is also a founding board member of two nonprofit organizations focused on gender equity, the Athena Alliance, whose mission is to increase the number of women serving on corporate boards, and LabGirls STEM Initiative, which hosts events that foster girls' interest in science and technology.

"Debra is an outstanding corporate and securities practitioner and we are thrilled to welcome her to VLP," said Christopher La Chance, Chair of the firm's Corporate, Emerging Growth Companies & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Capital Raising Practice Groups.

"VLP's highly-regarded Corporate Practice Group continues to thrive and expand, and the addition of an attorney of Debra's caliber brings yet further distinction and breadth to the service capabilities of our firm," added Mr. La Chance.

"I am excited to join VLP, which has a rich history and legacy in the legal community in Silicon Valley," said Ms. Vernon. "The firm's work with startups and emerging growth companies has been central to technology development for years and I look forward to continuing my work with entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of technology."

Prior to joining VLP, Ms. Vernon was a corporate lawyer at global law firm DLA Piper LLP. She began her career in the corporate group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.

About VLP:

Founded in 2008, VLP is a business and transactional law firm that delivers top quality legal services from experienced attorneys through an efficient platform. The firm has a broad practice, reaching across many industry sectors, including high tech, life sciences, clean tech, retail, consumer products, edtech, and real estate. VLP has continued its strong growth, and is made up of noted attorneys with significant experience who believe VLP's unique, client-oriented model is the best platform for their practice. Our partners are regularly recognized by their peers as outstanding attorneys, and the firm has been recognized as a top company for its promotion of quality of life in the workplace.

VLP partners represent clients that vary in size from individual executives and early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients include public and private corporations, venture capital investors, private equity funds, educational institutions and companies, nonprofits and individuals. We provide general corporate, licensing, contract, intellectual property protection and counseling, securities regulation, financing, merger and acquisition, real estate, commercial lending, tax, employment and other legal services.

More information: https://www.vlplawgroup.com/.

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Nation’s Best Track Stars Head to Semi-Finals of 44th Annual Colgate Women’s Games

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- From an initial field of thousands, some 445 girls and young women from elementary school through college and beyond, have scored points to earn a spot in the semi-finals of the 44th annual Colgate Women's Games Track and Field Series. From Georgia to Massachusetts, these gifted young competitors include some of the nation's top-ranked athletes in their events and divisions.

In the High School Division Friday:
- Sprint sensation Iantha Wright of Queen's Collegiate won the 55M, setting her own personal record in a fast 7.02.
- Hurdles champion Sophia Meyers of Queens High School of Teaching, finished undefeated with a win in 8.08, her fastest time of the series.
- In the 200M, Maya Cheatham of Queen's Young Women's Leadership School, won in 25.41. Chatham climbed all the way from 8th place at the first prelim to win with her personal best and the fastest time by anyone in the series so far.
- In the 400M, Jasmine Douglas Grant of Stroudsburg, PA crossed the tape in 58.37, with Brooklyn's Daniella Griffith of Medgar Evers College Prep, a close second in 58.75.
- New Jersey Junior Olympic Champion Athing Mu of Trenton High School scored another double win, with victories in the 800M (2:16.48) and the1500M (4:50.01).
- New York's Mariam Cisse of Promise Academy II, won the shot put with her season's best toss (11.79M).
- Brooklyn's My'Khiyah Williams of Benjamin Banneker cleared the high jump bar at 5'4" for the win.

In the Mid School Division Saturday:
- In the 55M and 200M, four-time record holder Avery Lewis of Wesstown School, PA finished another perfect season with another double win in (7.13) and (25.58).
- Hurdles champion Peyton Rollins of Andrews MS in Medford, MA finished undefeated with another personal best (8.25).
- In the 400M, Simone Kelly of Wissahickon MS in Ambler, PA remained undefeated with her win in 59.48, also a personal record. Eyota Bey of Cedarbrook MS in Wyncote, PA finished a close second in 59.68.
- In the 800M, New Jersey's Maameyaa Nyinah of Woodbridge MS scored an upset victory over last season's reigning champion Alina LaForest with a victory in 2:19.18. LaForest of Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester, PA finished a very close second in 2:19.41.
- Brooklyn's Rainn Sheppard of MS 313 heads to the semi-finals undefeated after her first place in 4:46.95.
- Rowan Houston of Rye Country Day School cleared the High Jump at 5'2"
- New Jersey's Melissa Aymil of Mendham, MS, remained undefeated in the shot put with a personal best toss of 11.34M.

Meet Director Cheryl Toussaint thanked all parents and coaches for their dedication, and encouragement throughout the preliminary meets. "We're so thankful to share in the privilege of helping your children discover and develop their abilities. To all those who are not semi-finalists, please know that each of you share in the success of our entire series, and we hope you've had a positive experience and will continue to pursue your academic and athletic goals," she said.

While the Colgate Women's Games have produced hundreds of national champions and boast 26 Olympians as alumnae, Toussaint says the Colgate Women's Games were founded to reach and impact the many thousands who don't draw the spotlight at the finish line.

"Countless participants who aren't making sports headlines are enjoying individual achievements that build self-esteem that will continue to have a positive impact throughout their lives," Toussaint said.

On Saturday, event officials paused to recognize one such special student that represents the thousands who are encouraged by a teacher, coach or parent to participate simply to learn to challenge themselves an atmosphere of friendly competition.

Eleven year-old Isabel Slippen of Pierre Van Cortlandt MS, Croton-on-the-Hudson, NY, first joined as an Elementary A competitor, and despite never earning points to move ahead to the semi-finals continued to return each week every year through mid school, where she still competes in the 800M and 1500M races. Officials noticed long ago how after her race, Isabel found her way to other competitors in her heats to offer congratulations with a handshake, high five or friendly hug and words of encouragement.

While many were brought to tears by the impromptu honor, Slippen herself seemed stunned. Toussaint said, "Isabel's kind spirit comes so naturally, and her friendly ritual is so genuine; her selfless encouragement and happiness for others' success is truly what we strive for at the Colgate Women's Games."

Saturday's emotional highlight was even more special with a surprise visit by founder Fred Thompson, who was pleased to watch his 44-year legacy still breeding this kind of success.

Results for all other divisions are available at colgategames.com, where a complete list of semi-finalists will appear on the home page on January 19, 2018.

Semi-finalist will compete on Saturday, January 27, 2018 to determine finalists who will compete at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory, NYC on Saturday, February 10, 2018, where trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company are awarded to top place finishers in each grade division.

Coaches, recruiters, athletes and fans can follow scores each week at http://www.colgategames.com/. Tickets to the Armory finals are free by request at colgategames.com or via email colgategamestix@gmail.com

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Photo 1 Caption - Mid school student Isabel Slippen of Hudson, NY shown with her mom Maria, was recognized for exemplary sportsmanship as officials noticed a long standing friendly ritual of encouragement of others after each race since joining as an elementary A competitor, at the final preliminary meet of the 44th annual Colgate Women's Games held at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY this weekend.

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Photo 2 Caption - Sprint champion Iantha Wright of Queens Collegiate wins the High School 55M In 7.02; her personal best; at the final preliminary meet of the 44th annual Colgate Women's Games this weekend at Pratt institute, Brooklyn, NY.

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Mortgage Capital Trading COO Phil Rasori Scheduled to Speak at the Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be speaking on a panel session at the MBA's 2018 Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 being held at the Ritz-Carlton in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Session Title:
FINRA 4210: Developing Strategies and Finding Opportunities

About the Session:
The deadline for implementation of new FINRA margin requirements on mortgage bankers is fast approaching. And while there are numerous operational and legal hurdles to ensuring compliance, there also exist opportunities to improve efficiency and cash flow. In this session, participants can explore how the new margin rules will interact with their pipeline and MSR hedging strategies, as well as develop innovative responses to the rules that also improve their bottom line.

Time:
Wednesday, January 24
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location:
Talbot Ballroom D
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Speakers:
Philip Rasori
COO and Principal
Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT).

Phil Rasori is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal at Mortgage Capital Trading. Mr. Rasori has over fifteen years of experience in capital markets operations serving lenders in the residential mortgage banking industry. At MCT, he manages the company's day-to-day operations and a team of over 100 employees dedicated to providing hands on support and coaching to clients. Mr. Rasori is the principal architect and developer of MCT live, MCT's online capital markets platform which has been recognized as Mortgage Technology's Release of the Year and one of Housing Wire's Top 100 technology platforms.

Al Qureshi
Managing Director, Analytics
Incenter, LLC

Al Qureshi as Incenter's Managing Director of Analytics, Al Qureshi leads our MSR, securities and whole loan analytics and risk management platform. Al has broad and deep technical expertise including the design of sophisticated valuation, hedging and risk modeling to support client risk management and compliance objectives, capital commitment and enhanced economic outcomes. Al brings almost 20 years of experience in mortgage and capital markets to the Incenter senior management team. Immediately prior to joining the company he served as Head of Mortgage Servicing Hedging and Hedging Analytics at U.S. Bank. He has also held MSR, Analytic Hedging appointments at JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, and Diamondback Capital.

An archived webinar on MCT's along with additional information on MCT's website breaks down what the FINRA 4210 mark to market rule means for lenders. Visit: https://mct-trading.com/what-finra-4210-mark-to-market-rule-means-for-lenders/. The company will be holding meetings with interested companies at the conference. Contact MCT to arrange a discussion time at (619) 543-5111.

About MCT:
Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully-integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

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MAG Instrument and Maschmedt and Associates collaborate on marketing of MAGLITE products in Western US

ONTARIO, Calif. -- MAG Instrument Inc. has inked a manufacturer's representative agreement with Maschmedt Group, a full service sales and marketing firm, to greatly increase its reach in the critical retail sectors of sporting goods and hardware. The deal is expected to boost sales of MAGLITE(R) products in these sectors especially in the Western United States where Maschmedt & Associates concentrates its efforts.

The strategic timing of this alliance is ideal, given the impending introduction of new MAGLITE(R)-branded products that are well suited to drive increased market share in the flashlight and accessories sections of the sporting goods and hardware retail sectors.

"This is a great opportunity for Maschmedt & Associates to represent a globally recognized brand - MAGLITE - and increase the success of both organizations," said Tony Maglica, founder, president and CEO of MAG Instrument, Inc.

Maschmedt & Associates has decades of experience in increasing sales for an A-List of companies in the hardware and sporting goods sectors and prides itself on the dedication of its salesforce to the goals of its clients. Maschmedt focuses on the Western United States and is active in 17 states including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

"We are really pleased to have forged this strategic alliance with the iconic MAGLITE(R) brand - an alliance that will help a great American company to reach its goals," said Don Maschmedt, CEO, Maschmedt & Associates.

About Mag Instrument:
Mag Instrument is the epitome of the American dream and is dedicated to the highest standards of integrity. Each Mag Instrument flashlight represents a culmination of decades of research, development and continuous state-of-the-art refinement in every precision feature.

Mag Instrument is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and president Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979. Mag Instrument is committed to a performance and a reputation reflecting the very best we can achieve.

For more on Mag Instruments go to: http://maglite.com/

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Lou Desmond
for Mag Instrument, Inc.
+1-951-258-6466
lou@dandlpr.com

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