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ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Throga announces a new online course for singing, specifically designed for homeschool students. Singing has long been considered outside the scope of most homeschool training, as the intricacies of the arts and technical complexities involved in vocal training present particular challenges in a home learning environment.

But now Richard Fink IV, a vocalist recognized by Guinness World Records and named “world’s leading online vocal coach” by the Wall Street Journal, is set to redefine the terrain.

His revolutionary approach to vocal training will launch as the world’s first ever full-credit homeschool course for singing. The course, the Vocal Gym by Throga, will be released at the FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention in Orlando on May 25th, 2023 to make singing readily accessible to all, especially homeschoolers.

Taking a scientific approach, Fink methodically dissected the voice, demystifying this instrument we cannot touch or see, and making it as teachable as any other tangible instrument. The patented technique he developed involves breaking down the voice into the 7 Dimensions of Singing: flexibility of the vocal folds, breath management, intonation for pitch control, vocal range, tonal quality, articulation of sound, and strength in maintaining vocal stability and stamina.

The course aims to spark creativity, nurture cognitive development, enhance emotional well-being, and promote self-expression and critical thinking skills. Homeschoolers can now refine their vocal skills, explore the thrill of performance, and earn a full fine arts credit, on their own time and wherever they live across the country.

Tailored for ages 12 and up, the curriculum starts with a personal vocal assessment and provides an individualized learning experience that helps students pinpoint their strengths and areas for improvement. The course boasts a rich resource of 115,000 vocal exercise combinations, over 300 educational videos, and more than 150 hours of lessons, exercises, and activities. The Vocal Gym also offers a parent portal, enabling easy tracking of student progress through automated record-keeping, taking the stress out of lesson planning.

“The course isn’t just for students interested in a career in the performing arts, it can be for any student who wants to learn how to sing or to talk more confidently by using their instrument, their voice, in a much better way,” said Peggy Ployhar, founder and CEO of SPED Homeschool. With performance and writing assignments and even scientific principles that can be credited for additional hours, “the Vocal Gym truly covers it all,” she said. “No matter what type of learner your student is, there are text, audio, video, diagrams, and activities for them to be engaged in.”

This pioneering initiative marks a significant step in enriching homeschool education, arming students with the necessary tools to cultivate essential communication and stage skills for a successful future.

To learn more, visit: https://throga.com/homeschool/

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ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded the $500M Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) Production Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award. The program originated in June 2019 with initial concept demonstrations, followed by a formal prototyping phase that included soldier evaluation to refine the fidelity and capability of the initial 19 Army ground and air platforms. The rapid fielding production phase of the RVCT program will begin deployment of the reconfigurable platforms at 14 sites over the next three to five years.

The RVCT includes aviation platforms (RVCT-A), ground platforms (RVCT-G), dismounted infantry collective maneuver training, collective gunnery training, and mission rehearsal capability. The RVCT is a mobile, transportable, modular, and scalable training capability with the minimum hardware necessary to represent form, fit, and function for Soldiers to execute collective tasks. RVCT is the first major production effort being fielded out of the Army’s Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modernization priority.

“Team CESI continues to take great pride in developing and delivering systems that are easy for our Soldiers to use, and RVCT has been a tremendous example of working collaboratively with our stakeholders,” said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems. “We place the Soldier at the center of modernization by conducting multiple formal Soldier Touch Points and more than 100 informal feedback sessions with the direct platform experts, enabling us to find the sweet spot of fidelity with virtualization, form/fit/function, and training realism.”

Team CESI’s RVCT solution is built upon a modular hardware architecture, which allows RVCT to replicate U.S. Army ground and air vehicles through common configuration items. The combination of high-fidelity physical and virtual control interfaces utilizes real-world system hardware and immerses the Soldier via Virtual and Augmented Reality through the Synthetic Training Environment-Information System (STE-IS) software.

“The collective efforts of RVCT stakeholders over the past few years to continue iteratively improving the platforms has been nothing less than a true collaboration success story,” said Eric Carr, CESI’s Program Director. “Thanks to the combined agile efforts of the Government, our industry partners, and the CESI/By Light team, we are able to deliver next-generation immersive virtual training platforms that replicate platform fidelity while delivering realistic collective unit training and mission rehearsal that simulates the complex challenges of the future operational environment.”

Production of the RVCT systems is taking place at By Light’s 125,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Port Orange, FL. Team CESI consists of a robust group of subcontractors and suppliers comprised of nearly 150 teammates and partners who will support the fabrication, integration, and deployment of the RVCT systems.

“Our entire Team is honored to be chosen to field this critical mission-training capability for the United States Army,” said Bob Donahue, Founder and CEO of By Light, “and we look forward to continuing to support the achievement of the Army’s vision for the greater Synthetic Training Environment.”

About CESI:

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator, and services provider.

Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

News Source: By Light Professional IT Services

ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Nomis Solutions (Nomis), the leading provider of end-to-end pricing lifecycle management technology, announces its sponsorship of the FIS Emerald 2023 Conference, which will be held May 15-18 at Walt Disney World resorts in Orlando, Fla., hosted by FIS Global, a global leader in financial services technology.

“As consumers look to brands to provide them personalized experiences and product offerings, Nomis will demonstrate how customer-centric pricing is the most critical avenue for financial service providers to set themselves apart today,” said Greg Demas, president of Nomis Solutions. “The content scheduled for FIS Emerald 2023 is innovative and thought-provoking, and we look forward to joining thought-leaders in sharing ways banks, credit unions and captive lenders can leverage technology to craft optimal financial solutions for their customers at scale.”

The FIS Emerald conference is an industry-leading event and the perfect blend of education and networking opportunities to interact with industry peers and the FIS team. This year’s theme is “NOW,” focusing on how technology partners can help banks, investment funds and other financial services firms position their institutions for growth not just in the future but now.

Over 1,700 leaders from across the country will attend this year. FIS Emerald 2023 will feature breakout tracks highlighting Modern Banking Platform, Asset/Auto Finance, Commercial Loan Origination and Credit Assessment, Digital Banking for Large Financial Institutions and Back Office Services. The conference will feature keynote addresses from former U.S. Treasury Secretary Dr. Lawrence Summers and Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Other event sponsors include AWS, Entrust, EY, Epson, HID, IBM, Mastercard, PwC, Syngo, Verifore and Visa.

To learn more about FIS Emerald 2023, visit https://www.fisemerald.com.

About Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions delivers the most comprehensive and integrated solution for setting, managing and executing price in an iterative and customer-centric system. Nomis is the consumer banking industry’s leading software platform capable of standing up to complex bank analytical objectives while also delivering intelligent, data-driven, omnichannel customer experiences. While the company offers an integrated suite of solutions, its powerful collection of APIs allows individual modules to meet each financial institution where they are in their pricing journey to help differentiate and grow their brands by developing individualized and profitable relationships with customers. To learn more, visit https://nomissolutions.com/.

News Source: Nomis Solutions

ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — A massive 54 acre sports-themed AirBnB style resort near Orlando is defying what market experts are calling the “AirBnBust,” Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC announced today. The Lake Louisa Chateau, adjacent to the beach at Central Florida’s Lake Louisa State Park, is a dream come true for sports lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Sports legends and celebrity athletes have already begun to take notice and are vying not only to stay at The Lake Louisa Chateau but also to compete there.

During his staycation at the estate, recently retired NBA player DeMarre Carroll toppled the high score on the Chateau’s arcade basketball game but his achievement was soon outdone by a high school teen whose family rented the estate soon after. Only weeks later, former Titans player Michael Harrington stayed at the estate and tied what now remains the current high score of 422.

With families travelling from all over to stay at The Lake Louisa Chateau, it’s only a matter of time before another amateur athlete pummels a pro’s high score.

While AirBnBs around the nation are beginning to go belly up, The Lake Louisa Chateau has clearly hit a home run and stays impressively booked throughout the year.

Owner David Canther says that part of the secret to what he terms his “AirBn-SLAM DUNK” is providing a unique and immersive experience. “When you pour your heart and soul into making a house, people will pick up on that energy and come to play – and stay.”

The Lake Louisa Chateau sports mansion also offers a huge screened-in pool, karaoke, home theater, inflatable human foosball, Connect Four hoops, boating, fishing, and more.

See The Lake Louisa Chateau here: https://www.lakelouisachateau.com/.

About Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC:

Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC is a central Florida company offering unique mansions for rent on gated acreage. A unique brand of “themed home experience” combined with “6 star service” has helped OALR maintain a world class reputation for excellence among travelers. Learn more: https://orlandoarealuxuryrentals.com/.

No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.

News Source: Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC

ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — During what market analysts are calling the “AirBnBust,” at least one savvy host has found a way to thrive. While thousands of AirBnB owners are bemoaning losses and contemplating selling off their properties, Orlando Area Luxury Rentals’ “Great Escape Parkside” is already 86% sold out for 2023. In fact, this game-themed AirBnB now has a waiting list for June and July.

How is success possible in what analysts are predicting will be the worst year in history for many AirBnB hosts?

Owned by designer Andrew Greenstein, The Great Escape Parkside, which can sleep a whopping 54 guests (but regularly caters to groups of just 20-30 people), specializes in family reunions and corporate retreats. Greenstein’s “game house” re-defines the “AirBnB” concept by providing not just a place to sleep but rather, an entire resort-like vacation “experience.” The home’s proud owner says many of his guests come to Central Florida just to experience this property and do nothing else locally during their visit.

The success of this 10 acre gated “game house” mansion has captured global media attention over the last few years. Its gigantic swimming complex includes the world’s only billiard table pool (yes, a “pool pool”). A super fast waterslide plunges swimmers towards a mosaic “cue ball” while a theme park worthy lazy river wraps around the whole thing. Behind the swimming “pool pool” is a 12-foot tall inflatable “soccer dartboard.” Next to that is “human whack-a-mole.” Oh, and there’s a one-half basketball court, inflatable soccer billiards, and a custom-designed gigantic “Never Be BOARD Game” out back too!

Inside, there’s not one but two fully immersive escape room experiences themed around popular games like CLUE and RISK. The are multiple arcades and even a carnival midway “tent” area including a skeeball machine and a hammer strike. Not to be outdone, there’s also an actual high-tech laser maze bedroom and, of course, a karaoke sound stage and a movie theater too.

Great Escape Parkside isn’t Greenstein’s only unique AirBnB style property. He owns 4 of these themed giants and helped design and list a 5th one. Each one’s calendar is filling up quickly for 2023 despite analysts’ gloom and doom reports about the impending “AirBnBUST.”

But Greenstein says there’s “more to his secret sauce” than just unique home concepts. “Part of it,” he divulges is “just plain good old-fashioned customer service.”

While AirBnB has is becoming sometimes known for impersonal hosts, unavailable property managers, and jacked up pricing, Greenstein prides himself on providing customers with what he calls a “6 star experience” from the moment they first contact his team through checkout and beyond. Their response time to any questions is lightning fast and extremely personable.

They go out of their way to make each family feel special and everyone in Greenstein’s employ knows to “spare no expense” and “do whatever it takes” to keep guests not just happy but “blown away.”

As a result, Greenstein has built up an enormous client database with tremendous goodwill and repeat business. “This,” he says with the grin of a kid who just won their favorite board game, “is our security. THIS is what provides us with enough bookings in a ‘down economy’ to persevere. We have built our own audience and brand loyalty.”

Indeed, the Great Escape Parkside has earned nearly 300,000 loyal Facebook followers while most AirBnB operators debate whether social media is “worth it.” Essentially, it’s an AirBnB that has transcended AirBnB.

Struggling with your rental during the “bust?” Greenstein’s example proves that with the right attitude, there is hope.

See The Great Escape Parkside AirBnB here:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23428546

About Orlando Area Luxury Rentals:

Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC is a central Florida company offering unique mansions for rent on gated acreage. A unique brand of “themed home experience” combined with “6 star service” has helped OALR maintain a world class reputation for excellence among travellers. Learn more at: https://orlandoarealuxuryrentals.com/.

ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — A new exam-prep company is helping students to pass the U.S. CPA exams in droves. Maxwell CPA Review was founded by Kyle Ashcraft, CPA and provides online CPA courses to prepare students for the U.S. CPA exams. Kyle passed all four CPA exams with a 90 and above, in only six months. Now he works to equip students with the same tools that prepared him for his exams.

Maxwell CPA Review offers a Comprehensive CPA Exam Review Course which includes:

* 30+ Hours of Laser-Focused Video Lectures

* 1,300 MCQ Practice Questions

* 240+ Pages of Study Outlines

“This course serves as an effective supplemental course for any student preparing for the exams. Students greatly benefit from the real-world examples given throughout the course,” says Ashcraft.

For example, in the Audit Exam video lecture on fixed assets, Kyle shows a real example of a fixed asset roll forward schedule.

Course Options

If a student would rather purchase the individual exam courses instead of the Comprehensive CPA Exam Review Course, the following exams can be purchased separately:

* FAR Exam Comprehensive Review Course

* REG Exam Comprehensive Review Course

* Audit Exam Comprehensive Review Course

* BEC Exam Comprehensive Review Course

Each course teaches students all the necessary topics to pass the CPA exams. Additionally, Maxwell CPA Review offers a free mini-course on ratio analysis which provides useful content for all four exams. With only one hour of studying per day with this course, a student can effectively prepare for their CPA exams.

Black Friday Discount

For Black Friday, students can purchase the Comprehensive CPA Exam Review Course (all 4 exams) for only $399. This is a 30% discount off the normal price of $599. This discount will start on Black Friday (November 25) and run through Cyber Monday (November 28, 2022).

Years Of Teaching Experience

Kyle Ashcraft, CPA has prepared over 100 CPA students for their exams and has provided over 1,000 CPA tutoring hours. In 2019, Kyle decided to try passing all four CPA exams within six months on his first try while working full-time. After two months, he took FAR, for a score of 95. Then after four weeks, onto BEC, for a score of 98. Then after two months, REG with a score of 91. Finally, after one more month, AUD, with a score of 90.

Kyle embraces his experience in public accounting at a top-20 firm to help break down accounting concepts to students. Kyle is based out of Florida (Eastern Time) and has his CPA License in Vermont.

For more information, please email support[at]@maxwellcpareview.com, or visit the company’s website.

Official Website: https://www.maxwellcpareview.com/

News Source: Maxwell CPA Review

ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Modern Foot & Ankle adds two new offices to its growing network of high tech, patient-centric healthcare facilities. These mark the eighth and ninth locations for the multi-regional podiatric group. The Oviedo clinic, which opened in May, is located at 1000 Executive Dr. The address for the Lake Mary office is 2500 W. Lake Mary Blvd. It opens today.

Both locations feature Modern Foot & Ankle’s signature patient experience, advanced in-house diagnostic equipment, and select evening hours.

Until recently, Jacob Huffman, DPM, has been the Oviedo office’s sole provider. But starting this week, a new podiatric surgeon joins the team.

Tamara Nemeroff, DPM, a highly-skilled physician who specializes in sports medicine, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma, and diabetic limb salvage, will launch the opening of the Lake Mary clinic. She will also rotate between seeing patients at the Oviedo and Casselberry offices.

“It’s exciting to be a part of an organization where I can have a real impact on the community,” said Dr. Nemeroff. “Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to help people live healthier, happier lives, regardless of their circumstances. Now I have a great platform to accomplish that.”

Dr. Nemeroff comes to Modern Foot & Ankle from JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Fla., where she completed her postdoctoral training. Having earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, she says she always knew she would one day return to the city she calls her second home.

“The people of Orlando are vibrant, diverse, and progressive,” said Dr. Nemeroff. “I wanted to serve the area because it has always felt like a home-away-from-home, and I have a network of people I genuinely care about here.”

Central Florida’s year round sunshine creates an ideal environment for physical fitness-and athletic injuries. As a former track star and current marathon-runner, Dr. Nemeroff can empathize with the overuse injuries she often treats.

“My greatest strengths are my compassion and tenacity, which coincides with the Modern Foot & Ankle ideology of big-city technology, small-town care,” she said. “Backed by state-of-the-art resources, I can deliver a level of care to my patients that I wouldn’t be able to match as a solo practitioner at a small practice.”

Dr. Nemeroff is now accepting new patients and offering same-day appointments. Patients who would like to schedule a visit with her can book online at https://modernfootankle.com/book-appointment/ or call 1-844-MODERN9.

About Modern Foot & Ankle(r)

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care.(r) Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Central Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

For more information, visit https://modernfootankle.com/.