Tag: florida

Florida Family Law Attorney Suzane L. Woollums Selected to Lead NADP’s Pinellas North Chapter for Second Straight Year

Woollums will serve as director of the Pinellas North chapter, one of 30 NADP chapters nationwide

Press Release
–

updated: Sep 17, 2019

CLEARWATER, Fla., September 17, 2019 (Newswire.com)
–
For the second straight year, the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP) selected family law attorney Suzane L. Woollums as director of its Pinellas North chapter in Clearwater, Florida. Woollums was chosen by the NADP because of her numerous career accomplishments, industry and community involvement, and leadership abilities.

“It has been an honor and a joy leading this new group of highly vetted, like-minded professionals,” Woollums said. “I’ve had to up my game leading this group to provide a valuable experience of learning and networking. I’m excited for the opportunity to do it for another year.”

The NADP is an invitation-only networking and educational organization for professionals whose work involves helping clients going through a divorce. The NADP thoroughly vets professionals before extending an offer for membership and only select members are chosen for leadership positions in one of the organization’s more than 30 chapters nationwide. Chapters meet monthly to network and learn more about topics that affect members’ divorcing clients.

“When we started looking for a director of the Pinellas North chapter, Suzy immediately stood out as an impressive attorney and communicator,” said Vicky Townsend, CEO and co-founder of the NADP. “It was clear that she had all the skills to be a good leader.”

With over 20 years of legal experience, Woollums focuses her practice solely in the area of family law, which encompasses divorce, collaborative law, paternity, support, modification, relocation, pre-nuptial/post-nuptial agreements, and adoption. Woollums notes that her practice philosophy is solution-focused, which sets her apart from other family law attorneys in that she views each family law matter as a family in crisis and in need of help.

A graduate of Drake University Law School, Woollums has earned numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Clearwater Bar Association President’s Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Legal Services 2019. Most recently, she was accepted into Leadership Pinellas, a highly selective training program for recognized community leaders in Florida’s Pinellas County.

After a successful first year leading her chapter, Woollums looks forward to making her second even better. “We are committed to growing our chapter to include additional professionals who desire to be part of a movement in the divorce realm to provide a holistic team approach to divorce,” she said.

To learn more about Suzane Woollums, visit her NADP profile or her website at www.slw-familylaw.com.

About the NADP: The National Association of Divorce Professionals is an invitation-only organization that unifies highly vetted professionals who serve clients going through all stages of divorce. The NADP is committed to making a positive impact on the divorce process through strategic alliances, divorce-centered education, and comprehensive professional development. Please visit www.thenadp.com for more information.

Media Contact:
Vicky Townsend
vicky@thenadp.com
888-624-7365

Source: The NADP

Source link

September 17, 2019
Mason Classical Academy Students Attend Forum Club Event With Boeing CEO

Mason Classical Academy students meet chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, Dennis A. Muilenburg in Naples, Florida.

Press Release
–

updated: Apr 30, 2019

NAPLES, Fla., April 30, 2019 (Newswire.com)
–
On Friday, April 5, Miss Miravalle, Elementary Academic Dean, escorted four 11th grade students, Eric Daugherty, Katelyn Lindsey, Anne Marie Clemons and Joseph Tanner, to the Forum Club Luncheon. The guest speaker was the chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, Dennis A. Muilenburg (pictured standing behind the students on the right). The students mingled with the members of The Forum Club before being ushered into the dining room.

Before Mr. Muilenburg spoke, a description of Mason Classical Academy was read to the audience and each of the MCA 11th graders took the stage and introduced themselves. The students spoke of their community-related and school-related achievements, their colleges of choice, and their hopeful future careers. Anne Marie Clemons mentioned her interest in Aerospace Science, and Mr. Muilenburg got her name and mentioned a possible internship opportunity. These four students represented MCA with poise and professionalism!

Contact: Gena Smith, Mason Classical Academy

Date: 4/30/2019

Phone: 239-227-2838

Email: gsmith@masonacademy.com

Source: Mason Classical Academy

Source link

April 30, 2019
A National Movement and a National App Join Forces to Educate, Empower Trafficking Victims

The nationally acclaimed movement ‘More Too Life,’ founded by Dr. Brook Parker Bello, has joined forces with the CEO and Founder of the See Something, Send Something App, Kevin Angell, to create an interactive platform for trafficking victims in an effort to provide support, education and empower them through achievable goals.

Press Release
–

updated: Oct 3, 2018

SARASOTA, Fla., October 3, 2018 (Newswire.com)
–
Dr. Brook Parker Bello, Founder and CEO/ED of More Too Life, Inc., is a highly sought-after international speaker, champion against human trafficking and teacher in what she calls “Digital Integrity, Intelligence, and Safety.” She has been recognized with countless achievement awards, fellows and appointments, and most recently was named a Google Next-Gen Policy Leader, with the ability to learn from leading Google executives and other leaders in profound aspects that deal with world issues in relation to tech and tech policy.

Bello, a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the 44^thPresident of the United States, isn’t done yet. She’s looking to expand her outreach through a small but mighty piece of technology and soon her clients will be able to find it in both the iOS and Android Marketplace. She says, “More Too Life, Inc. is an anti-sexual violence, human trafficking, and youth crime prevention organization, and smart device interaction with their clients will help educate and empower them.”

More Too Life is an anti-sexual violence, human trafficking and youth crime prevention organization that was named by United Way Worldwide as one of the best in the nation.

Dr. Brook Parker Bello, Founder and CEO/ED of More Too Life, Inc.,

This past summer, Dr. Bello crossed professional paths with CEO Kevin Angell, who founded and released a nationally known app keenly named ‘See Something, Send Something.’ The name, a play on words from the Department of Homeland Security’s initiative to see something, say something, describes appropriately what the app does. “Users can document suspicious or criminal behavior with their smart device and send the information directly to local law enforcement,” Angell said. The app is already in use by more than 200 agencies across the country and another 100 school districts.

The synergy between Dr. Bello’s movement and Angell’s app was electric if not apparent by their immediate friendship over their devotion to help the community. Following a few round-table discussions, they decided to team up and release a powerful app spin-off from another platform Bello built from the ground up. The new app, not yet named but scheduled for a 2019 release, will allow clients to interact with mentors, advocates, request resources, achieve milestones through goals set by More Too Life staff and much more. Additionally, the secure case management platform will encourage better communication through expanded availability.

Angell has personally contributed to the app’s development costs by investing more than $10,000 to get started. They hope to raise additional funds through community investors, board members, and fundraising campaigns for their companies marketing budget.

Both Dr. Bello and Angell have hinted at future add-ins or a companion to the app but kept their cards close to the vest when pressed for details.

Source: Crowdsourced Geofencing Solutions LLC

Source link

October 3, 2018
Computers for Guns Exchange in Miami

Brand New Lenovo laptops, Mac Book, and iPhone X to be given away at Gun exchange

Press Release
–

updated: Jul 31, 2018

MIAMI, July 31, 2018 (Newswire.com)
–
The Miami-Dade Police Department has partnered with The Children’s Trust, Rise Up 4 Change Inc., and Digit All Systems “Computers for Guns” Campaign to present the “Miami-Dade Computers for Guns and Community Peace Celebration” the event on is on Saturday, August 4, 2018, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Miami-Dade County Goulds Park 11350 SW 216 Street Miami, FL 33170. The Computers for Guns Exchange Program is a community-based initiative focused on reducing gun violence, providing positive alternatives and opportunities through technology and setting the stage for peaceful and purposeful dialogue among all members of the community. As part of the larger Community Peace Celebration, the Computers for Guns Campaign offers an entry point for Miami-Dade residents to learn about tech-focused career opportunities. Community members, particularly youth, and older adults, are encouraged to anonymously exchange Firearms for new Lenovo laptop computers*. Participants will receive an asset resource map and brochure listing all local technology-related programs; community-based organizations information, and public services, as well as tips about how to interact with the police and, will have a chance to win a raffled off a brand new iPhone 10, or Mac Book at each event. Simultaneously, the entire community is invited to attend a YOUTH LEAD Community Peace Celebration anchored by technology-free training, with prizes and will feature local and national tech experts. Attendees will enjoy free food, music, and information from various community partners. *Limited Supply

Digit All Systems organized the first Computers for Guns in the USA for Baltimore City on 13 July 2013 Founded by Lance Lucas, Digit All Systems, Inc. (DAS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to bridge the digital divide and bring the benefits of expanding the technology to everyone. Founded in September 1998, the organization has served more than 25,000 clients. Digit All Systems has donated over 16,000 computers to churches, community groups, and schools in the Miami, New Orleans, and Baltimore/Washington DC Metropolitan area. In 2018 Digit All will sign students up at Computers for Guns event and train Miami-Dade community members in computer basics and Cyber Security Certifications under their Cyber Warrior Community Program following the event.

The Gun exchange is important as well as the Cyber Warrior Community Program in which Digit All Systems will train Miami-Dade residents for free over the next couple years. Miami-Dade Police
Department made this event possible. Rise Up 4 Change provided valuable community support and The Children’s Trust is a great sponsor. ‘Stop Shooting and Start Cyber’ is the slogan.

Lance Lucas, CEO, Digit All Systems

For More Information:
llucas@digitallsystems.org
Lance Lucas, CEO of Digit All Systems Inc.

Source: Digit All Systems

Source link

July 31, 2018
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Achieves National Accreditation

Press Release
–

updated: Feb 22, 2018

BOYS RANCH, Fla., February 22, 2018 (Newswire.com)
–
The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches today announced it has achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). As part of the accreditation process, COA evaluated all aspects of the Youth Ranches programs, services, management and administration.

“Maintaining our accreditation status is a high priority for our organization,” said Bill Frye, president of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, which was first accredited in 1989. “We serve thousands of children and families throughout Florida, and being accredited is part of our commitment to the highest standards of quality and care in all our programs.”

We serve thousands of children and families throughout Florida, and being accredited is part of our commitment to the highest standards of quality and care in all our programs.

Bill Frye, President, Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. To achieve COA accreditation, the Youth Ranches provided written evidence of compliance with the COA standards, followed by peer reviews and a series of on-site interviews with staff, board members and clients. COA accreditation is an objective, independent, and reliable validation of an agency’s performance.

Founded in 1977, COA is an independent, not-for-profit accreditor of the full continuum of community-based behavioral health care and social service organizations in the United States and Canada. Over 2,000 organizations — voluntary, public, and proprietary; local and statewide; large and small — have either successfully achieved COA accreditation or are currently engaged in the process. Presently, COA has a total of 47 service standards that are applicable to over 125 different types of programs. To learn more about COA, please visit COAnet.org.

About the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children through its four residential child-care campuses (Live Oak, Bartow, Safety Harbor and Bradenton), youth leadership and summer camping programs. Founded in 1957 by the Florida Sheriffs Association, the Youth Ranches has served more than 152,000 children and families.

The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent juvenile delinquency and develop lawful, productive citizens. Voluntary contributions are the primary source of funding, especially gifts made through special bequests in wills and trusts. The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. and the American Camp Association. For more information, visit youthranches.org.

Media Contact

Chad McLeod, APR

813-438-6657

chad@mcleodcommunications.com

Source: Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Source link

February 22, 2018
As Catastrophic Hurricanes Strike the US and Caribbean, Prophet Predicts 100 Feet of Global Sea Level Rise
Amidst the devastation of Irma and Harvey, Marshall Vian Summers presents a controversial prophecy that would redraw the map of our world

Press Release
–

updated: Sep 8, 2017
BOULDER, Colo., September 8, 2017 (Newswire.com)
–
As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose trigger catastrophic wind, rain and storm surge across Texas, Florida and the Caribbean, American prophet Marshall Vian Summers is presenting a new and controversial prophecy regarding the impacts of a changing climate, warming oceans and strengthening storms.

He calls this The Great Waves Prophecy and claims the global events detailed in this prophetic message will literally redraw the map of our world.

The seas will rise. Within the next century and a half, they will rise over 100 feet. The coastal cities and ports of the world could be flooded in 30 years. The lands will dry out. The crops will fail. There will be human migration on a scale never seen.

Marshall Vian Summers, Prophet and Messenger

Marshall Vian Summers is the founder and central figure of the Worldwide Community of God’s New Message, a religious movement with members in more than 70 countries who study the books of what they say is a new Revelation from God being given to humanity today.

Summers says The Great Waves Prophecy is a series of divine predictions revealed in the New Message from God, a multi-thousand-page Revelation spoken to him over a 30 year period, with its central warning delivered in the book The Great Waves of Change.

In a video released on Aug. 30 on YouTube, Summers presents the Great Waves Prophecy, which says that global sea level will rise “over 100 feet” in 150 years and that many ports and coastal cities worldwide will be flooded in just 30 years.

According to Summers, The Great Waves Prophecy is a warning from God that contains the following divine messages:
- “The seas will rise. Within the next century and a half, they will rise over 100 feet…for you have changed the chemistry of the atmosphere so sufficiently that the planet will become hotter and the waters will rise. The oceans will rise and they will continue to rise, consuming everything in their wake. Great droughts and storms will lash upon the world as they are beginning to do now.” (From The Great Warning)
- “The coastal cities and ports of the world could be flooded in 30 years. The lands will dry out. The crops will fail. There will be human migration on a scale never seen.” (From The Global Emergency)
- “With the seas rising, all of your coastal cities and ports will be inundated in time, and much of your great and best farmland will be lost.” (From The Fields of Despair)
- “Large areas of the world that are now highly inhabited will become uninhabitable … there will be immense migrations of people away from such areas and … there will be environmental refugees, and there will be war refugees on a scale never seen before.” (From The Great Waves Prophecy)
As climate change increases the destructive power of hurricanes and storms worldwide, Marshall Vian Summers continues to reveal what he says are prophecies of a New Message from God, revealing the true scope of the crisis facing humanity and how we, as individuals, communities and nations, must act to safeguard the survival of humanity.

Here Summers says, “Through the New Message from God and through the deeper spiritual mind within us, God is giving us what we need to be safe, to be stable and to prosper in a changing world, a changing world unlike anything we have ever seen before.”

Discuss the Great Waves Prophecy and the revelations of Marshall Vian Summers at facebook.com/newmessagefromgod and twitter.com/godsnewmessage.

Media Contact:
Will Burrows
Phone: 1-800-938-3891 or 303-938-8401
Email: will@newmessage.org

Source: Marshall Vian Summers
Source link
September 8, 2017
New Miami Project Brings Art Into Fashion

This brand reaches out to artists engaging in the digital economy, while providing the cultural consumer with fashionable items from art.

Press Release
–

updated: Aug 27, 2017

MIAMI, August 27, 2017 (Newswire.com)
–
For the cultural type, meaning those who enjoy the arts, culture and traveling both to global, cosmopolitan centers and to exotic locations, there’s a new project in Miami that brings together cultural insight, artistic talent, digital communities and style, holMedia reports. The project is called A Taste of Life Gallery, alluding to people with a special taste about life — or as Laura Khoudari, CEO, tells it, “Those who delight themselves in culture.”

The shop is referred to as a gallery since it is a selection of items designed with elements from actual works of art by international artists — from neon sculptors and pluritechnique painters to multimedia artists and writers with expositions and work presented in major urban centers. The gallery also features ripe, exploding talents who are assisted by the brand and its online community to reach their full digital potential.

Each item has a story and every artist leaves a piece of his and her soul in their creations. It’s the right project at the right time, when you should invest in a manner that is more personal.

Christian Schrader, Art Director M-Labs

The profit of every sale is shared between the brand and the artists, endowing this startup with great potential to impact the global community of artists and cultural project managers.

The company is run by Laura Khoudari, a third generation textile heiress, who sought out a way to bring her family’s seven decade weaving and knitting factory to the new digital era. With the help of her innovation team, led by anthropologists, they found amazing cultural capital both in cosmopolitan cities and in exotic locations.

In her words: “The brand is the answer to how to capitalize all that creative talent while impacting the quality of life of the artists and taking unique fashion items to the global consumer who values cultural trends and style.”

You can take a look at the Gallery here: A Taste of Life Gallery.

If you’re an artistic talent, or would like to endorse one you can check out their community-oriented website: Lifer’s Program.

As Reported by @InsightCulture by holMedia

email: insights@holistics.com.co

Source: holMedia

Source link

August 27, 2017
Crime Reduction Film ‘Street Stars’ Finally Released

Press Release
–

updated: Jun 18, 2017

Jacksonville, United States, June 18, 2017 (Newswire.com)
–
A new documentary that looks at solutions to crime and violence has been released (June 16, 2017). This first of its kind film, brings together leaders, activists and people who have lived a street life of crime. The activist film, “Street Stars: A Crime Reduction Theory” documents evidence-based solutions as well as some stark responses to a myriad of questions related to the root causes of crime and violence. Street Stars was released digitally via Vimeo and can be viewed at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/streetstars.

           The director of the film is criminology professor and Howard law school graduate Opio Sokoni. His last film project was about Bessie Coleman – the first black woman to fly an airplane. The pioneering aviator crashed and died in 1926 one day before a big airshow in Jacksonville, Florida. This city is also the scene of much of his current film. He stuck with his trademark use of incredible independent music – mainly from Portland, Oregon artists. Music with messages is Sokoni’s strategy of helping to place front and center some evidenced-based programs that are working in communities.

The activist film, “Street Stars: A Crime Reduction Theory” documents evidence-based solutions as well as some stark responses to a myriad of questions related to the root causes of crime and violence.

Opio Sokoni, Media Director

            “We started making the Street Stars film in mid-2015 and finally got it done,” says Opio. He continued, “I just think about that family who, possibly because of this film, will not have to experience a tragedy.” Federal judge Brian Davis, former Mayor John Peyton, community developer Paul Tutwiler and former Jaguars player Tony Boselli all appear in the film. In addition, various successful men and women who have experienced the pitfalls of that life provide invaluable dialogue. Another great addition to the project is local music group Cutt Circle. Their viral music videos deal with the high-pressure circumstances of the streets. Their contributions to the discussions around crime and violence is extraordinary.

            The two-hour film has a run time of 2 hours. The Director’s Cut has strong language. A “16 and Up” rating is suggested by the director for the film. Viewers will be able to log on to www.filmingstreetstars.com and watch the film on cell phones, computers and on their HD TVs at home. Sokoni says he hopes his city and others that are experiencing high levels of crime will look at Street Stars: A Crime Reduction Theory. He plans to market it in the top 20 most violent cities in the United States. “It is my hope that practitioners and people who can reach other people in power or on the streets will see this and be even more inspired to take action, says Opio Sokoni.

Source: Street Stars: A Crime Reduction Theory Film Project

Source link

June 18, 2017
Bellefit Maternity Partners With Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center to Aid in Women’s Rehabilitation Efforts

Press Release
–

updated: Mar 23, 2017

Weston, FL, March 23, 2017 (Newswire.com)
–
Bellefit Maternity is no stranger to the challenges many women face. Its line of postpartum girdles is just one way the company has been making a positive impact in the lives of new moms. Launched in 2008, Bellefit girdles have helped thousands of women around the world not only find comfort after having a baby but discover happiness and enjoy more confidence in their bodies.

The family-owned company has expanded its outreach even further through a new partnership with the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center in Pembroke Pines, Fla. The SBA Center has been providing rehabilitation from substance abuse to expectant mothers and women with children since 1995. One of only a few full-service recovery centers in the United States, the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center provides residential and outpatient treatment in a loving, structured environment, where a woman can receive the support she needs while living with and caring for her children.

Our hope for women at the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center is that they continue to find the courage, strength & support to improve the quality of their lives, so they can give the best of themselves to their children.

Cynthia Suarez, Bellefit Founder

On March 3, Bellefit Maternity began an ongoing initiative to donate Postpartum Recovery Girdles to Women at the SBA Recovery Center who are expecting a baby or have recently given birth. The company’s general manager, Andy Suarez, and public relations manager, Carolina Suarez-Garcia, met with the residents and shared Bellefit’s story and provided education about the postpartum benefits of using a Bellefit girdle.

Additionally, Bellefit donated $1000 to the SBA Recovery Center’s ‘Room to Grow’ Program. This program is raising funds to build a new room & board wing at the SBA Recovery Center which will increase the number of women who can be admitted to the Center.

Bellefit founder Cynthia Suarez recalled how much her own daughter struggled after having children, so she developed the product to alleviate the discomfort of an incision from a C-section and also provide a much-needed boost of confidence to recovering moms.

“Being a mom of four and a grandmother of seven, I know, first-hand, how challenging motherhood can be,” Suarez said.

It was through the Center’s partnership with The Rotary Club of Weston that Suarez’s son, Andy, a Rotarian, met Whitney Hughson, associate director of marketing at the SBARC. When Hughson shared the stories of moms who struggle with addiction while trying to raise their children and how the Center helps women lead healthier, more productive lives, Suarez knew Bellefit needed to get involved.

“Bellefit Girdles are known to make moms’ lives easier after childbirth and give them a boost of confidence during a time when women are focused on their baby and usually feel guilty about caring for themselves,” Suarez said.

Helping to reduce uterus swelling by safely supporting and compressing the abdominal and lumbar regions, the girdles provide a faster and more comfortable postpartum recovery for those who have undergone a C-section or natural childbirth, or for those experiencing diastasis recti or pain.

Suarez called the partnership a perfect match.

“Our hope for women at the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center is that they continue to find the courage, strength and support to improve the quality of their lives, so they can give the best of themselves to their children,” she said. With housing for approximately 60 women at any given time during rehabilitation and an outpatient program that extends far beyond that, the Center is certain to see positive benefits from the generous Bellefit partnership.

Information to Donate time, money or items the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center can be found at www.susanbanthonycenter.org or by calling (866) 641-8986.

To learn about The Rotary Club of Weston’s community involvement and global outreach, please visit www.westonrotary.com. The Rotary Club of Weston was chartered in 1986 and has raised over $1 million dollars in Scholarships to deserving Broward County Seniors and over $600,000 for local charities, non-profit organizations and The Rotary Foundation. The 30th Annual Golf tournament will be held at the Weston Hills Country Club on April 3, 2017 and the 20th Annual Run for Tomorrow will be held at Cypress Bay High School on December 10th, 2017. All proceeds from these events will continue to help continue Rotary’s mission and raise funds for community and international projects.

For more information about Bellefit Maternity’s Medical-Grade Childbirth Recovery products, please visit www.bellefit.com.

Source: Bellefit Maternity

Source link

March 23, 2017
JustBOGOS, First of Its Kind Grocery Savings App, Expands to Android

JustBOGOS provides those who don’t have the time to clip coupons or search the weekly ads, with a way to save effortlessly on groceries.

Press Release
–

updated: Feb 7, 2017

Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 7, 2017 (Newswire.com)
–
JustBOGOS, the first-of-its-kind grocery savings app, is now available on both Android and iPhone, with the recent launch of the Android app. The free app saves Users money effortlessly on their groceries by distributing BOGO (Buy One, Get One) alerts to ensure that Users never miss their favorite grocery BOGO deals again. The app currently sends alerts to Florida residents who shop at Publix, Winn-Dixie and Sedano’s supermarkets, and last month began expansion into North Carolina with Publix alerts.

JustBOGOS is a simple yet revolutionary concept. After a User signs up and confirms their location and preferred grocery stores, they gain access to a consolidated “at-a-glance” summary of all local Buy One, Get One sales currently available across multiple supermarkets: All in one place. Then, each week when new BOGO’s become available, Users receive an alert which contains the quick-reading list all of the new BOGO’s.

The app has been featured twice on the front page of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s Money section, lots of new Users join daily, and last month expanded outside of Florida, beginning with Charlotte, North Carolina. The startup is also seeking business partnership opportunities.

Jason Taub, Founder, JustBOGOS

Items are sorted by store and department, and can be added to a custom Shopping List for quick in-store access. Users can also add their favorite brands or products to their list of Favorites within the app, for custom alerts when any of those items become BOGO in their local supermarkets. Between these features and the built-in Notepad feature, users have on-the-go access to their grocery shopping list and complete control over the type of alerts they receive and how they’d like to receive them – Via app notifications, email, or both.

Knowledge is power. With JustBOGOS, knowledge equals savings and Users are always in-the-know of what’s currently BOGO at any given moment, allowing them to stock up on their favorites. JustBOGOS provides those who don’t have the time to clip coupons or search the weekly ads, with a way to save effortlessly by receiving instant notifications of which BOGO sales are currently available and where to get them.

The initial concept launched in 2014 in the form of email-based alerts from JustBOGOS.com. Due to the popularity of the free service, work on the iOS app began quickly, and the app for iPhone and iPad launched in November 2015. Most recently, in late 2016, the Android version of the app was launched. The app is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, completely free. Those who prefer email-based alerts only can sign up at www.JustBOGOS.com.

When JustBOGOS Founder Jason Taub was asked where the idea came from, he explains how he grew tired of driving to the grocery store, picking up the weekly ad, manually searching for his favorite BOGO sales, only to find out that none of them were available. He wished there was a way he could receive an alert every time his favorite groceries became BOGO. The problem was, there was nothing out there like it. So that’s when Taub set out to build it.

JustBOGOS is continuously expanding. The app has been featured twice on the front page of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s Money section, lots of new Users join daily, and last month expanded outside of Florida, beginning with Charlotte, North Carolina. The startup is also seeking business partnership opportunities.

The app is available to both iOS and Android Users by searching for “JustBOGOS in the app stores, or by going to www.JustBOGOS.com.

Links:

Apple App Store – https://appsto.re/us/2BPi8.i
Google Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justbogos
JustBOGOS Website – www.JustBOGOS.com

Media Contact:

Jason Taub
Jason@JustBOGOS.com

Source: JustBOGOS

Source link

February 7, 2017
Clearwater Community Fun Day With Latin Flair

The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay hosted a Hispanic Heritage Festival and community day for the Clearwater community.

Press Release
–

Oct 19, 2016

Clearwater, Florida, October 19, 2016 (Newswire.com)
–
“Happiness” was the theme of the Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Osceola Courtyard in downtown Clearwater, Florida.

The community day, organized by The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay, featured a selection of Mexican songs performed by accomplished young dancers and singers.

The Latin theme continued into the evening with an exuberant salsa dance competition.

Activities included face painting, arts and crafts and a bouncy house, and a child-sized train took its young passengers for tours of the park.

Six local nonprofit organizations set up booths at the event: Team Florida Football and Hard 2 Guard Basketball that help young athletes train and improve their education; Groupo Folklorico Mahetzy, that promotes the culture of Mexico through music and dance; Americans for Prosperity Florida, teaching economic prosperity; and Feeding Our Children Ministries from Tampa.

The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay showcased the precepts of The Way to Happiness, a nonreligious common-sense moral code written by author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. The Association invited visitors to tour its center located a few doors south of Osceola Courtyard. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Source: The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay

Source link

October 19, 2016
Community and Police Team Up for a Better Neighborhood

Lowering crime through neighborhood cleanups.

Press Release
–

Aug 7, 2016

Clearwater, Florida, August 7, 2016 (Newswire.com)
–
A diverse team of volunteers joined the cleanup of a stretch of the Pinellas Trail, organized by the Clearwater Police Department.

Participating were members of The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay, North Greenwood residents, volunteers from the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department’s Auxiliary Ranger Program, students from the Washburn Academy and local Scientologists.

The Pinellas Trail is a protected greenspace for walking, jogging, skating and biking, extending 47 miles along an abandoned railroad line from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. It is managed by the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department.

The volunteers tackled a section of the trail that runs through North Greenwood, a Clearwater municipal zone of more than 7,000 residents.

Known as a cultural hub decades ago, in recent years North Greenwood declined and became known as a high-crime, low-income neighborhood. When the crime rate peaked in July 2015, local residents banded together to upgrade the area with various projects to improve the facilities and environment of the neighborhood.

One of the projects undertaken was frequent cleanups, a function listed by the National Crime Prevention Council as one of the 20 communities initiatives than can reduce crime.

Clearwater Police Sergeant Wilton Lee directed the operation Saturday, July 30. He thanked each volunteer for their participation in this important project.

City Councilman Bill Jonson, who joined in the cleanup, said he hopes the work of the volunteers will set an example and influence others to treat the neighborhood with pride.

Since initiating cleanups and other projects to upgrade the North Greenwood neighborhood, crime has dropped 56 percent, according to a recent Pinellas County report.

Source: ScientologyNews.org

Source link

August 7, 2016
Do You Want to Do Something Effective to Stop Crime?

Volunteers at the Criminon Center in Clearwater, Florida, say that with a few hours each week you can do something effective to reduce crime. Help close the “revolving door” through which prisoners return to a life of crime and wind up back in jail.

Press Release
–

Jun 10, 2016

Clearwater, Florida, June 10, 2016 (Newswire.com)
–
More than 10.1 million people are held in penal institutions internationally, with 2.2 million serving time in the United States. Of the 100,000 inmates in Florida’s prison system, nearly one in three released will be behind bars again within three years. And Pinellas County ranks second in the state in the number of juvenile arrests.

Criminon Florida, a criminal rehabilitation program, says that with even a minimal investment of time, anyone can do something effective to reduce crime. The group holds a weekly open house at their new headquarters in Downtown Clearwater to introduce the community to the program and encourage new volunteers to join.

The Florida group has guided some 20,000 inmates through courses designed to help them make a fresh start as productive members of society.

Criminon Florida headquarters is one of six new centers opened in Clearwater, Florida, in July 2015 to house the humanitarian and social betterment programs supported by the Church of Scientology. In the center, 83 volunteers invest some 1,000 hours each month, assisting more than 900 inmates in 101 prisons in Florida by supervising them through correspondence courses. Criminon also conducts onsite programs for groups of inmates in eight Florida prisons, some of them supervised by the inmates themselves.

The weekly Criminon open houses are attended by those interested in volunteering and others who simply want to find out more. They are joined by local businesspeople and rehabilitation specialists interested in supporting or implementing the program to tackle this urgent social problem.

Criminon, meaning “without crime,” is based on the discovery by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that the path to true rehabilitation is for the offender to “find out when he lost his personal pride.” Mr. Hubbard states, “Rehabilitate that one point and you don’t have a criminal anymore.”

Today, Criminon is active in some 1,000 prisons and correctional facilities worldwide, with nearly 13,000 inmates enrolled in the program.

Source: ScientologyNews.org

Source link

June 10, 2016
Grocery Savings App, JustBOGOS, Launches Updated Version

The JustBOGOS app for iPhone and iPad sends local grocery BOGO (Buy One, Get One) alerts to its Users, and provides a consolidated, quick-reading list of all BOGO sales across multiple supermarkets. It’s now even easier than ever for consumers to save money on their groceries. Currently supporting Publix, Winn-Dixie and Sedano’s in Florida. Expanding Soon.

Press Release
–

Feb 17, 2016

Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 17, 2016 (Newswire.com)
–
JustBOGOS, the South Florida based startup which sends free grocery BOGO (Buy One, Get One) alerts and provides a consolidated list of all local BOGO’s across multiple supermarkets, has launched version 1.2 of the app which is available for iPhone and iPad.

The latest version of the JustBOGOS app includes a variety of speed and stability enhancements, enabling it to become the most user-friendly, in-store grocery savings app. After all, who wouldn’t want a simple, consolidated list of all BOGO’s from multiple supermarkets, at their fingertips while on-the-go?

Since the launch of the app just several months ago, the response has been tremendous. It has received such positive feedback that new features are in the works and the growth for JustBOGOS looks more promising than ever.

Jason Taub, Founder

The app allows Users to browse All BOGO (Buy One, Get One) sales across multiple local grocery stores, in a consolidated, quick-reading list sorted by supermarket and department. While browsing this list of All BOGO’s, Users can select the items they intend to purchase and they are added to their JustBOGOS Shopping List, another in-app feature, for quick access while in the supermarket.

The app also sends Custom BOGO Alerts. Here’s how it works: Users add their favorite or most frequently purchased groceries to their virtual JustBOGOS Cart. The moment any of these items goes BOGO at a supermarket in the User’s location, they receive an alert. With the JustBOGOS app, the days of missing favorite grocery BOGO sales are long gone.

The Shopping List feature consolidates all selected BOGO’s from multiple supermarkets into a simple, categorized list. A Notepad is also included for free-form reminders. All User data and settings from within the app are instantly synced and can be accessed from any desktop computer, tablet, or web browser within any mobile device.

The JustBOGOS app is free to download and available in the App Store for iPhone and iPad – Download here. For those without an iOS device, JustBOGOS offers their popular email alerts which can be obtained by signing up at JustBOGOS.com. Let the effortless savings begin!

Download the app @ https://appsto.re/us/2BPi8.i

Join for email alerts @ http://www.JustBOGOS.com

Source link

February 17, 2016
Ted Cruz awaits winner of Democratic primary after clinching GOP nomination

FILE – Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to the media during a press conference on the border, Sept. 27, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Democrats in search of flipping a U.S. Senate seat are watching Texas closely on Super Tuesday to see who voters nominate against Sen. Cruz.Mariam Zuhaib/AP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has officially locked up the GOP nomination for a third term and awaits the winner of a wide field of Democratic challengers.

Cruz had no major primary opponent. Nine Democrats are running for the chance to unseat him in November, including U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez.

Democrats see Cruz’s seat as one of their best chances to flip a Senate seat this year even though a Democrat hasn’t won a statewide race in Texas in 30 years.

Article continues below this ad

Cruz’s last reelection campaign in 2018 ended in a narrow victory over Democrat Beto O’Rourke.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in search of flipping a U.S. Senate seat were watching Texas closely on Super Tuesday to see who voters nominate against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, whose underdog challengers have cast as vulnerable after a narrow margin of victory in 2018.

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player and three-term congressman from Dallas, and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez have drawn most of the attention in a primary that again finds Texas Democrats in pursuit of a breakthrough candidate. No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in 30 years, the longest losing streak of its kind in the U.S.

Article continues below this ad

Despite that, Democrats believe Texas and Florida are their best shot for upsets in November as they try to preserve a slim 51-49 advantage in the Senate. That majority includes West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who is not seeking reelection and whose seat is likely to flip Republican.

Seven other Democrats are also running in the Senate primary in Texas, including state Rep. Carl Sherman. The race heads to a May 28 runoff if no candidate wins a vote majority.

Allred, who would become Texas’ first Black senator if elected, has raised more than $21 million since getting in the race. That’s significantly more than his primary challengers, whom the civil rights lawyer has largely ignored during the primary while keeping his attacks focused on Cruz.

Allred, 40, made headlines in January when he was among 14 House Democrats who backed a Republican resolution in Congress that criticized President Joe Biden’s handling of the border. Gutierrez criticized Allred for the vote, accusing him of siding “with GOP extremists,” and Cruz spokesperson Macarena Martinez called the vote a “disingenuous attempt to posture on the border.”

Article continues below this ad

Allred said he did not agree with all the language in the resolution but said he wanted to see more urgency at the federal level when it comes to the border.

“For me, it was about sending a signal that, you know, what we have been doing is not working,” Allred said in an interview last week during early voting in Texas. “We have to change something.”

Cruz only narrowly beat Beto O’Rourke for reelection in 2018 by less than 3 percentage points. It was the closest Democrats have come in decades to winning a statewide seat and happened during a midterm election that wound up being a strong year for Democrats nationally.

Texas Democrats have struggled to recapture that momentum since then. O’Rourke lost by double digits when he challenged Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022.

Article continues below this ad

“Things are shifting in the state. It takes a long time,” said Jared Hockeman, the chairman of the Democratic Party in Cameron County along the U.S.-Mexico border. “We recognize that.”

Murphy reported from Oklahoma City.

By PAUL J. WEBER and SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press

Source link

December 31, 1969