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Monday, May 7, 2018

Alleged Victim of Sexual Abuse at Beaumont High School Files Lawsuit Against District

A high school student who is an alleged victim of sexual abuse by an English teacher in Beaumont, California has filed a lawsuit again st the Beaumont Unified School District. The student is named as "John Doe" in the lawsuit in order to protect his identity as a victim of childhood sexual abuse. The teacher, Samantha Lee Ciotta, is facing criminal charges related to her alleged sexual abuse of John Doe, which first came to light in September 2017.

The lawsuit alleges that Ms. Ciotta showered the student with attention and gifts, but then gave him alcohol and exploited him sexually. John Doe seeks to hold the school district liable, based on the allegation that school administrators were aware of numerous red flags showing that the relationship between Ms. Ciotta and our client was crossing acceptable boundaries. For example, the complaint alleges that John Doe was routinely excused from attending other classes and would spend most or all of the school day in Ms. Ciotta's classroom, that Ms. Ciotta walked the boy to his other classes and drove him to and from school and that Ms. Ciotta appeared, uninvited, as John Doe's "advocate" at Individualized Education Program ("IEP") meetings. The complaint further alleges that the boy's guardian and at least one other teacher reported concerns to school administrators, but that nothing was done.

Case Information:

Case Name: Doe v. Beaumont Unified School District
Case No: RIC1807772
Filed: April 30, 2018
Court: Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Riverside
Link to Complaint

About Booth & Koskoff:

Booth & Koskoff is a Torrance, California based law firm that specializes in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and sexual abuse cases. Since 1984, Booth & Koskoff has provided high quality legal representation and advocacy for its clients throughout California. For more information, please call us at (888) 212-0440 or visit our website at http://www.boothkoskoff.com.

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Cobo Wallet Announces Pre-Series A funding from Linear Venture, FreeS Fund and IMO Ventures

Cobo Wallet, a managed wallet product, announced their pre-Series A funding round from reputable early-stage Chinese venture capital firms, Linear Venture, FreeS Fund and IMO Ventures.

Launched late February in China this year, Cobo has already acquired close to 100,000 users. The mobile software wallet app already supports over 20 cryptocurrencies such as BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, ZEC, DASH and more, with other localized features such as sending cryptocurrency "red packets" to friends – a cultural symbol of gift-giving during special occasions where the Chinese give money in a red envelope.

"Cobo's mission is to make it easier for everyone to own and use cryptocurrencies," said Shixing "Shenyu" Mao, co-founder of Cobo, stating that, "While there are many wallets out there, none has focused exclusively on the difficulties that new cryptocur rency adopters face when they first decide to invest in cryptocurrency."

Accordingly, the key differentiating factors for Cobo wallet are user experience and security. With an unrelenting focus on ease of use and relatable features, Cobo allows users to easily send and receive, store and manage multiple cryptocurrency. Beyond that, users are now able to participate and interact with new Proof-of-Stake tokens directly in the app, such as joining a staking pool and taking advantage of smart voting features for Delegated Proof-of-Stake tokens.

This foray into Proof-of-Stake capabilities is an extension of the experience that Shenyu has amassed in the cryptocurrency space since he stumbled into it in 2011. He is also the founder of f2pool, which was the world's largest cryptocurrency Proof-of-Work mining pool in 2013, and which currently ranks as the top 5 in Bitcoin mining, top 2 in Ethereum, Litecoin and ZCash.

Cobo is a managed wallet, meaning that it he lps users to manage their public and private keys. In this way, users will not run the risk of losing their cryptocurrency if they lose their phone or forget their seed phrases, a current standard in most wallets today. As an example, if users forget their internet banking user name or password today, the bank can retrieve it for them; similarly, with Cobo, users simply need to register an account, and take steps to protect your phone, payment password and enable two-factor authentication. This particular set-up empowers non-technical users to get started in cryptocurrency with a simple and familiar set of interactions.

The core difference in the security technology for Cobo is the way that users' cryptocurrencies are handled. The wallet uses HSM encryption, a standard widely used by commercial banking, trading, and credit card systems, and a multi-signature cold wallet. With Cobo, there is a physical isolation of the cryptocurrency entrusted to Cobo by users, where these cryptocurrencies are placed in cold storage until the user requests for their cryptocurrencies to be back online again to be used. Sophisticated algorithms can determine if such a request is fraudulent or valid, while the structure of the system accounts for various network risks.

Helming the charge on technology is Changhao Jiang, who was previously the co-founder of the first cryptocurrency wallet company in China, Bihang.com, which was acquired by OKCoin (now known as OKex). He was an early senior research scientist at Facebook, as one of the earliest Chinese engineers there, where he worked on the BigPipe protocol that drastically improved Facebook site speed by at least twice. The company is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shanghai and Seattle.

Wang Huai, a founding partner of Linear Venture and lead investor in Cobo, shared, "Building a great cryptocurrency wallet product is definitely not an easy path, but I firmly believe that the market is ready for a company such as Cobo to scale." He values the market for digital asset wallet services and products at over $15B.

Shenyu adds, "The industry for cryptocurrency wallets, and cryptocurrency and blockchain in general, is still very nascent. While other wallets view it only as an entry point to various blockchain ecosystem services, we believe in continuing to build the best possible asset management product for our users."

As such, Cobo's future plans include comprehensive asset management and cryptocurrency use. With the explosion of decentralized applications and cryptocurrencies with proof-of-stake variant mechanisms, Cobo is now well-positioned to provide products across the spectrum to a burgeoning cryptocurrency market, especially with this new funding round.

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For more information, please contact:
Spencer Yang, VP International
Cobo Global Limited
cobo.com
business@cobo.com

Boutique Travel Firm “Your Own Italy” Launches New Custom Tour Packages

Boutique travel firm Your Own Italy has launched a suite of custom tour packages to make it easy for families and small groups to experience the history, beauty and wonder of Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Milan, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, and other gems across Northern and Southern Italy.

"Our custom packages immerse our clients into the cultural fabric of one of the world's most art-rich, food-celebrated, and nature-blessed countries," commented Your Own Italy`s founder Carmen Carbonell, a native of Washington D.C. who trained as an architect and has lived in Italy for 30 years. "It's not just a vacation. It's an unforgettable and life-changing experience that they'll treasure forever!"

Currently, 12 custom tour packages for families and small groups are available, including:

More information on each custom package is available at https://www.yourownitaly.com/vacation-packages. Clients can also create their perfect, private vacation package.

Reads one of many testimonials on the company's website: "Can't say enough about Your Own Italy! On short notice, they created an outstanding personalized tour of Rome, Florence and Venice with custom-made stopovers in Tuscany, Assisi, and Padua. As a return traveler to Italy, Your Own Italy tailored our trip with great tour guides to take us on specialized tours focused on our preferences. Your Own Italy planned and executed a tremendous amount of vacation experience for our family of eight with beautiful apartments, and taking care of every minute detail from the moment we arrived."

For more information on Your Own Italy, visit http://www.yourownitaly.com.

For all other inquiries including media interview requests, contact Carmen Carbonell at carmen(at)yourownitaly(dot)com.

About Your Own Italy

Founded by Carmen Carbonell, a native of Washington D.C. who trained as an architect and has lived in Italy for 30 years, Your Own Italy gives clients the best of both worlds by empowering them to choose how much time they want to spend touring Italy, and how much time they want to discover Italy on their own.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Helps Pet Parents with Emergency Planning

In honor of National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (NADPD), Hill's Pet Nutrition is joining its nation-wide network of animal shelter partners in a campaign to educate pet families on the ways they can stay safe and be better prepared to survive a disaster. This year's National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (NADPD) will be held on May 12, 2018, and will help raise awareness of the significant risk pets face during natural disasters.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeg17wTnzxg

A nationwide media tour will be conducted on May 10th live from the Houston ASPCA featuring Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Hill's Pet Nutrition's U.S. Chief Professional Veterinary Officer and Patricia Mercer, Houston SPCA President and CEO in conjunction with D S Simon Media and Your Update.TV.

"Planning ahead is the best way for families to ens ure that all members of their family, including pets , are ready to face an emergency," said Joann Fuller, who oversees Hill's Pet Nutrition Food, Shelter & Love® program. "Creating a pet emergency go- kit beforehand can relieve some of the stress families experience and keep pets safe when disasters strike. Our ultimate goal is to reduce the number of cats and dogs that are hurt, displaced or abandoned when communities are impacted by disaster."

Hill's and its shelter partners encourage families to create a pet emergency go-kit to store alongside the rest of the family's emergency supplies. The kit should include the following items:

As part of the 2017 NADPD campaign, Hill's employees created 5,000 pet emergency go-kits and donated them to shelter partners in disaster prone areas across the US. Shelters used these kits t o underscore the importance of pet preparedness, and some even handed out kits to pet families evacuating from Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Hill's also recommends the following Tips to Help Ensure Your Pet's Safety in an Emergency:
1.    Ensure your pet's identification by using a microchip or collar ID tag, and make sure that all contact information is up-to-date. You can update the microchip's contact information at the manufacturer's website by locating the code from the barcode sticker or the confirmation form provided by your veterinarian or animal shelter.
2.    Display a pet rescue decal on the front door or window to let first responders know there is a pet in the house. Include the local veterinarian's contact information.
3.    Learn where your pet s like to hide in the house when frightened. Finding a pet quickly will help to evacuate faster.
4.    Identify a location to take a pet in case of evacuation. Keep in mind that disaster shelters for people may not be open to pets. Scout hotels and motels with pet-friendly policies and ask relatives or friends if they could house you and your pet.
5.    Carry a picture of the pet in the event of separation.
6.    In case of evacuation, consider taking a pet carrier or crate for transport and safe-keeping.

When even the best laid plans are not enough and communities are hit hard by disaster, Hill's Disaster Relief Network responds quickly to supply free pet food to families in need. This first-of-its-kind network was established in 2013 as an extension of the Hill's Food, Shelter & Love® program, which has provided more than $290 million worth of Hill's® pet foods to more t han 1,000 shelters in North America over the last 16 years.

Since 2013, Hill's Disaster Relief Network has delivered over 280,000 pounds of free food to nearly 300 organizations across the country in response to more than 70 disasters, including floods, tornadoes, mudslides and the devastating hurricanes and wildfires last year.

"To be able to depend on Hill's coming through at a time of stress, chaos, and numerous other needs, was one less thing we had to worry about," said Cindy Machado, Director of Animal Services at Marin Humane, a Hill's shelter partner in Novato, CA. "It is something that we will be forever grateful for."

Families can view the entire Pet Emergency Go-Kit and learn more tips about disaster preparedness and safety at HillsPet.com/PetPrepared. Shelters in need of assistance can contact DisasterRelief@hillspet.com.

About Hill 's Pet Nutrition:
Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. The right nutrition combined with the devotion of veterinary professionals can transform the lives of pets; and healthier and happier pets can transform the lives of pet parents. Hill's is dedicated to pioneering research and groundbreaking nutrition for dogs and cats based on a scientific understanding of their specific needs. HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold through veterinarians and pet specialty retailers worldwide. For more information about Hill's, our products and our nutritional philosophy, visit us at HillsPet.com, HillsVet.com or Facebook, keywords "Hill's Pet Nutrition."

About YourUpdateTV:
YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

ezW2Correction 2017 Software Will Now Print EIN Corrections for Previously Submitted Forms

Halfpricesoft.com developers have just updated and released a new version of ezW2Correction software. The latest version will allow business owners to correct an incorrectly reported EIN on forms previously submitted to the IRS. To correct an incorrect EIN on a previously submitted Form W-2 or Form W-3, businesses must prepare two sets of Forms W-2C and W-3C.

To make correcting forms easier, Halfpricesoft.com has also created a new instruction guide on how to correct these forms. See below: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2c_software/w2c_correct_tax_year_ein.asp

"ezW2Correction software offers more flexibility with inst ructional guide for those who have previously processed forms with incorrect EIN numbers," said Halfpricesoft.com founder, Dr. Ge

The latest version includes several enhancements to the graphic interface to eliminate an extended learning curve for the first time customers. Additionally, the software is approved by SSA to print all W2C (Copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W3C forms on white paper.

Priced from only $49, the new W2 form correcting software combines versatility in features with affordability. Efile, network and import versions are available at additional cost.

The main features include:

Potential customers are encouraged to download and test the latest version at no cost or obligation. To start the test drive of ezW2 software, visit
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2c_software.asp

About halfpricesoft.com
Founded in 2003, Halfpricesof t.com has established itself as a leader in meeting the software needs of small businesses around the world with its payroll software, accounting software, 1095 ACA form software, employee attendance tracking software, check printing software, W2 software, 1099 software and ezACH Deposit software. It continues to grow with its philosophy that small business owners need affordable, user friendly, super simple, and totally risk-free software.

WhoaZone Set to Open at Michigan’s Holly Recreation Area’s Lake Heron

Located within a three-hour drive from three major Midwestern cities, Michigan's popular Holly Recreation Area gets ready to open the hottest thing to hit the beach since the bikini – the WhoaZone at Heron Beach. Made up of giant slides, towers, trampolines, ramps, wiggle bridges and other play features, the WhoaZone offer guests the chance to bounce, slide, climb, jump, and splash – from Memorial to Labor Day, 2018.

officially opening May 25th, The WhoaZone at Heron Beach is amongst the popular growing trend of active, on-water entertainment and recreational activity at public facilities across the USA. The park provides family fun and excitement for capable swimmers, 7 years or older, and offers 1-hour sessions for $15 per person. Tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.WhoaZoneHolly.com . Group tickets, double-sessions, private events, and birthday parties are also available. Managed by Empire Recreation Management (ERM) the park is a joint venture with the state of Michigan.

"WhoaZone at Heron Beach is our second park", says Mike Martin, Regional Manager of ERM, "and we are confident this park will be as popular as our Whihala Beach Park in Whiting, Indiana was last summer. People love it", he adds, "and our joint venture with the state of Michigan means we are also providing a viable revenue stream, that allows state and local governments to better provide goods and services to their constituents."

The Holly Recreation Area off of Interstate 75, located between Detroit and Flint, is already recognized as an iconic nature-based summer activity area, and the WhoaZone will significantly increase the destination's "wow factor" and draw new users to experience the park for the first time.

About WhoaZone --- WhoaZone is an on-water obstacle course featuring products manufactured by Germany's Wibit Sports, a respected global leader in inflatable water-play equipment. You can learn more by visiting http://www.WhoaZoneHolly.com

About Empire Recreation Management --- Empire Recreation Management brings vast operational and recreational park execution experience to facilities across the USA. They provide fun but safe recreational activities for consumers of all ages.

For more information about WhoaZone and Empire Recreation Management, contact Shannon Brower at 608-497-2213.

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Intouch Insight Launches LiaCX™ - New Customer Experience Management Software

Intouch Insight Ltd. ("Intouch") (TSXV: INX) today announced the launch of its new customer experience management (CEM) software, LiaCX™. The cloud-based software helps organizations with multiple locations in industries such as retail, restaurant, and hospitality, create more value and drive action from their customer experience (CX) programs through its patent-pending Action Campaign™ technology.

"Many organizations discover that it's easy to collect information about customer experience - what's difficult is being able to take swift and appropriate action based on that information. Without the ability to take effective action, organizations are missing out on a higher return on investment from their voice-of-the-customer programs," said Came ron Watt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intouch Insight. "We developed LiaCX to make it easy for our customers to identify areas of their customer journey in need of focus, mobilize all levels of their organization to take the necessary actions for improvement, and track the impact of those actions on business outcomes."

Intouch Insight, which announced a 97% customer retention rate earlier this year, drew on over 25 years of experience collecting CX data for Fortune 500 brands, to develop its new CEM software.

LiaCX is built on modern technology designed to handle big data, and is mobile optimized. The software collects and combines data in real-time from sources such as surveys, mobile checklists, mystery shopping, operational audi ts, social media, and call centers, and rapidly integrates data from third-party systems like Salesforce, Oracle, and SAP. All data is mapped to the customer journey and artificial intelligence-powered features transform the data into meaningful CX insights. Organizations can easily take action on those insights to improve business performance using LiaCX Action Campaigns.

Action Campaigns allow LiaCX customers to:
● Create targeted campaigns to improve specific areas of the customer journey and business metrics
● Assign specific actions/tasks to employees at different levels across the organization and at different frequencies
● Verify whether or not actions were completed through integrated mobile checklists and photo capture
● Measure the impact of actions on specific business metrics in real-time

The launch of LiaCX follows the reveal of the Company's new branding and website.

Learn more about LiaCX at intouchinsight.com/cx.

About Intouch Insight
Intouch Insight offers a complete portfolio of customer experience management (CEM) products and services that help global brands delight their customers, strengthen brand reputation and improve financial performance. Intouch helps clients collect and centralize data from multiple customer touch points, gives them actionable, real-time insights, and provides them with the tools to continuously improve customer experience. Founded in 1992, Intouch is trusted by over 300 of North America's most-loved brands for their customer experience management, customer survey, mystery shopping, mobile forms, op erational and compliance audits, and event marketing automation solutions. For more information, visit intouchinsight.com.

Certain statements included in this news release contain forward looking statements, which by their nature are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events, and are based on information currently available to the Company and on hypotheses which it considers to be reasonable; however, management warns the reader that hypotheses relative to future events which are beyond the control of management could prove to be false, given that they are subject to cer tain risks and uncertainties.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Smith
PR Counsel for Intouch Insight
mike(at)greensmithpr(dot)com
1-703-623-3834

Lindsay Sykes
Director of Marketing
lsykes(at)intouchinsight(dot)com
1-613-270-7922