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Friday, October 5, 2018

Mz. Kim Productions Announces Greater Milwaukee Premiere of "53206: Milwaukee"

Mz. Kim Productions announced today that the Greater Milwaukee Premiere of "53206: Milwaukee" will be hosted by the Marcus Majestic Cinema on October 26, 2018 at 6 pm CT. The the multi-award winning film "53206: Milwaukee," is based on an original story by Kimberley T. Zulkowski starring local Milwaukee talent Imani Brown, Carnelious Gill, Terrell Lewis, Dinah Williams, Paulos Hughes, and Erick Perkins. The film is produced by "Mz. Kim," Kimberley T. Zulkowski's, Mz. Kim Productions, Stephen Gregory Curtis and Tory Lowe, and co-produced by Joshua Nickel and Rubin Whitmore.

The film is inspired by true events that occur within the 53206 zip code in Milwaukee, which is one of the deadliest, most segregated cities, with drastically substandard education and highest poverty rates in the U.S. As a result, Milwaukee has been deemed the worse place for blacks to live. "53206: Milwaukee" tells the story of Robbie, a young, talented, aspiring singer who must decide whether to escape the crime-ravaged city where she grew up and go to Julliard or stay on her quest to end the violence and rebuild her community. Read all the latest news.

Almost exclusively an all Milwaukee cast who are first time actors, "53206: Milwaukee will showcase Milwaukee talent," said Kimberley T. Zulkowski, EP/Producer/Director/Writer of "53206: Milwaukee" and 53206 native, "And I'm excited to show the world what is going on in our community." All profits for the film will go to philanthropic efforts to assist communities suffering from this brutal epidemic of violence. Some of the endeavors will include, educational programs for children, rally for peace events, funding to pay expenses for burials for homicide victims, and many others.

"We are ten times more likely to get shot here than any other city, so we are just trying to let people know what we go through every single day," stated Imani Brown, lead actress of "53206: Milwaukee." She added, "And Robbie has experienced lots of deaths in regards to gun violence, and I have as well."

In reference to his supporting lead role in "53206: Milwaukee," 17 year old Carnelious Gill added "These are the people who gave me a chance to do what I love. Other people shot me down, but these are the people who gave me the chance to do this, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I can't say it enough."

Marcus Theatres will host additional screenings of "53206: Milwaukee" on October 26th, 27th, and 28th at Majestic Cinema, North Shore Cinema, and South Shore Cinema. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/53206-milwaukee

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The Cast is available for interviews at the premiere, as well as in studio, on the radio, in person, and by phone.

Mz. Kim Productions is an award-winning production company which develops and produces independent film, and original music production. Their films are designed provide life changing experiences for the viewers as they are based upon true events. For additional information, visit http://mzkimproductions.com

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Feed.fm Launches Health.fm Adding Music to mHealth

Feed.fm today announces the launch of Health.fm, the first algorithmically driven music program for the mHealth industry. As the $27 Billion mHealth market continues to produce devices and apps at a fever pitch, Health.fm, leveraging Feed.fm's mobile retention and ROI expertise, will provide the soundtrack to enhance healthcare's modern mobile movement. Health.fm is focused on decreasing an estimated $370 Billion in healthcare cost by making mHealth apps and devices more effective for patients. Smartly curated music has already proven effective at increasing exercise frequency by 2-3x, which improves outcomes for digital fitness programs. Health.fm will be breaking new music ground by helping society reduce anxiety, increase mindfulness, improve motor recovery, complete physical therapy exercises and even aid in taking one's medication on time and in the correct manner. Read all the related news.

"mHealth is the single most positive shift in healthcare in the last fifty years and Feed.fm is excited to help place the healing powers of music and sound into broader health programs with the launch of Health.fm," said Feed.fm CEO Jeff Yasuda.

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"As music has a strong impact on the brain, it can be personalized to drive clinical outcomes," said MedRhythms President Owen McCarthy. "The neuroscience supports the use of music and the components of music as the mechanism of action to drive motor recovery and lasting physiological change. Combine this with the Digital Therapeutics movement, it is the perfect time to harness the neuroscience to mobilize and personalize the delivery of evidence-based therapeutics and we applaud the launch of Health.fm to speed this medical musical movement."

Recovering from an illness, rehabilitating from an injury or beginning a weight reduction or smoking cessation program all share common characteristics and challenges. Health.fm's specific purpose is to increase the benefit, effectiveness and revenue associated with these life-changing programs. Properly curated and synched with program goals, Health.fm's music will help participants to continue with mHealth programs at their most challenging moments. The platform and team of musicologists and music licensing experts combine to remove all the risk and guesswork out of licensing, curating and sharing music for patients.

Music as Medicine - Examples
Stress reduction - listening to music lowers cortisol hormone levels that cause stress and anxiety (15 studies).
Stroke recovery - verbal memory improved 60% in music listeners versus 18% in audiobook listeners and 29% in non-listeners (University of Helsinki).
Pain reduction - post-op children who listened to music demonstrated pain decreases equivalent to taking Panadol (study).

About Feed.fm
Feed.fm amplifies customer engagement with music. Music is proven to drive user retention, workout motivation, stress relief, and faster recovery. Top brands like Fitbit Coach, MoveWith, Pear Sports, ClassPass, ASICS, DailyBurn and the LA Marathon are working with Feed.fm to integrate popular music in their experiences. Based in San Francisco, Feed.fm is funded by Crunchfund, Core Ventures Group, KEC Ventures, and Fyrfly.

New Report From MDR Provides Insights Into Teachers’ Views on Designing Learning Spaces for Student Success

Teachers believe that cramped K-12 classrooms with desks neatly in rows and the blackboard at the front of the room should be a thing of the past. According to the third report released today by MDR, in its State of the K-12 Market 2018 series, The Impact of Learning Spaces on Student Success, teachers around the country believe the design of learning spaces indeed impacts student outcomes.

More than 1,600 teachers participated in a market research study on learning spaces, conducted by MDR, a division of Dun & Bradstreet, with 94 percent agreeing that space impacts learning. The more than 80-page report looks at themes that evolved from the outcomes of the survey, such as issues regarding flexibility and collaboration, the importance of technology integration, and intentional design in modern classroom spaces. The Impact of Learning Spaces on Student Success also provides high-level perspectives on 21st century learning, classroom seating, and individual learning styles.

"Teachers across the country overwhelmingly agree that creative learning spaces play an important role in student engagement," said Melissa Pelletier, MDR education research editor and an author of the study. "Companies who work with schools will gain valuable insights into what teachers believe creates learning environments that encourage all students to collaborate, develop critical thinking skills, and achieve their highest potential." Read all the latest news.

The report found that, among teachers who indicated space had a high impact on learning, more than 40 percent believed that a positive environment was conducive to learning and better performance. Nearly three-quarters of educators surveyed believed their classroom environment is conducive to 21st-century learning, including collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking and problem solving. Among those who believed space had a high impact, more than a quarter said that small spaces and negative environments often create distractions and deter learning.

As one teacher said, "We teach classes of as many as 36 students. In some classrooms, students are
practically on top of each other. There is no space to have quiet conversations, to work on writing, to do book groups. Space is premium."

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The Impact of Learning Spaces on Student Success is a collaboration between MDR and the Education Market Association. Three case studies from the EdMarket network are included in the report, supporting the topic of how space impacts learning.

"This report gives solid evidence of the critical needs and pent up demand our member companies have been addressing in the marketplace as new education facilities are planned and built." said Jim McGarry, president and CEO, EDmarket.

A copy of The Impact of Learning Spaces on Student Success is available for purchase for $1,499 at https://mdreducation.com/reports/the-impact-of-learning-spaces-on-student-success/. Media who would like a copy of the report should contact Lisa Wolfe: lwolfe(at)lwolfe.com, 312-953-8085.

About the Education Market Association
Representing and connecting key stakeholders at the intersection of technology, space, curriculum, and pedagogy, and its collective impact on teaching and learning, are more than a mission for the Education Market Association. Their major annual event, EDspaces Conference & Expo, leads the discussion within the industry about how the design, functionality, utilization, and furnishing of educational spaces create an environment conducive to modern learning and dynamic needs of students and educators.

About MDR
MDR is a full-service school and community engagement partner. A division of Dun & Bradstreet, MDR is a different kind of integrated marketing services agency that combines rich data with unique digital, creative, and branding capabilities. We've been connecting brands through data and marketing services to educators, youth, and parents for nearly 50 years. Reach targeted audiences through our database and digital communities SchoolData, EdNET, WeAreTeachers, WeAreParents, and School Leaders Now. For more information, visit mdreducation.com.

Over 1800 Expected to Attend Love Sex Play: The House of Garcon 10th Anniversary Ball

Contact: Shannon Garcon | shannon(at)cdg.lgbt
Twiggy Pucci Garcon I twiggy(at)cdg.lgbt

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Over 1,800 LBTQ persons and allies from around the world are expected to celebrate the Love Sex Play Ball, presented by the Legendary House of Commes des Garcon and CDG Community on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE Washington, DC 20018, from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am.

The Love Sex Play Ball is in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the House of Garcon and is expected to be one of the largest national gatherings for the House and Ball community this year. The event will include fashion models, designers, renowned photographers, members of the House and Ballroom community, and leadership from community-based organizations. With the rise of new TV shows "My House" on Viceland and "POSE" on FX, there has been an increased focus on the House and Ball community. Actors, featured participants from these two shows are expected to attend.

The event incorporates an array of categories for competition, HIV-prevention materials, and sexual health messaging provided by various community-based organizations, as well as the District of Columbia Department of Health.

WHO:
House of Garcon, celebrity fashion models, designers, photographers, actors, featured participants, and actors from "My House" and "POSE," and local leadership

WHAT:
The House of Garcon 10th Anniversary ball will be one of the largest in the world for the House and Ball community.

WHEN:
Sunday, November 11 from 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
6:00 pm: Screenings of public health videos and social media campaigns co-created by various community groups
6:30 pm: Presentation of Awards
7:30 pm: Competitions begin

WHERE:
Echostage 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE Washington, DC 20018

RSVP:
On site interviews, photos, and film opportunities will be available starting at 6:00 pm.
For media passes, media can contact Shannon Garcon prior to October 31, 2018. For more information about the Love Sex Play Ball, including the theme and categories, visit:

http://lovesexplay.thegarcons.com

BACKGROUND
This ball competition categories focus on the theme "Love Sex Play". A panel of esteemed judges from the house ballroom community and local community leaders will select individual and team winners. Participants compete amongst one another on the runway for trophies and cash prizes. Awards based on excellence in performance, creativity, and community service are also given to respected House Ballroom leaders.

2018 marks an important milestone for the International House of Garcon, as we celebrate 10 years in Ballroom.
"Love, Sex, and Play" are the key elements for the House of Garcon. These elements reveal how we live our lives authentically, unapologetically, and intentionally.

LOVE – Love is the foundation the House of Garcon is built on. Love is expressed in our compassion, self-respect, passion for our families, friends, ballroom community, and allies. Through love, we inspire, nurture, and celebrate each other.

SEX – We are all sexual beings. Sex is the life ribbon that ties us all together. Whether it's through sharing our stories, social and political advocacy, or expressing sexual empowerment, the House of Garcon supports sex positivity, education, access to all sexual health resources and services. We honor sex for its expression of beauty and joy.

PLAY – Play is evident throughout all our interactions over the last 10 years, whether it is competing on a ball's runway, a dinner and movie outing, or traveling to a different city to support each other's events. Play is when we come together as a family to uplift each other through all the good and the challenges. Play shows up through our selfless acts, our grace, and appreciation for each other's power."

The House and Ballroom community, comprised predominantly of black and Latinx lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) individuals, and is built from an organizational structure of "houses." A house is a club or surrogate family that includes a "house mother," "house father," and "children" who adopt the house name as their surname (e.g., Shannon Garcon, Founding Member of the House of Garcon, etc.). Members of the houses, both young and old, compete in balls and related activities sponsored by various houses and promoters throughout the year. House mothers and fathers often provide support for LGBT youth who have been rejected by their families and faith communities and who otherwise might be homeless.

Over the decades the House Ballroom community has dealt with many crises, the AIDS epidemic, drug abuse, homelessness to name a few. The House of Garcon has partnered with local and national organizations since its inception in helping to educate and bring resources to Ballroom Community. The members of the House of Garcon are visible in the Greater LGBT community by working with or for such allies as DC Department of Health, The Wanda Alston Foundation, US Helping US, Center for Black Equity and many more.

The House and Ball community has inspired artists, designers, and entertainers nationally and internationally, including Madonna for her global hit "Vogue." The community was also chronicled in the 1990 documentary "Paris is Burning," directed by Jennie Livingston, in which Livingston followed the members of the House and Ball community over the course of seven years, and in the 2016 documentary "Kiki," co-produced by Twiggy Pucci Garcon, a dynamic coming-of-age film about resilience and the transformative power of self-expression bringing together New York City's disenfranchised LGBT youth of color. In 2018, the TV shows "My House" on Viceland and "POSE" on FX were launched. Members of the House of Garcon have appeared on and worked as consultants on both projects.

**For interviews and other media inquiries, please contact Shannon Garcon shannon(at)cdg.lgbt **

American IRA Discusses Combining Roth and Traditional Accounts in a Self-Directed IRA

The Self-Directed IRA can intimidate some of those investors new to the idea of retirement investing—especially if it sounds like a large commitment. But a recent post at American IRA highlighted how different accounts can work within a retirement strategy, oftentimes side-by-side, to create the idea combination of investments.

"It is not an either/or proposition," says the post. Investors can have both Self-Directed Roth IRAs and Self-Directed Solo 401(K) plans. In fact, a combination of both can sometimes be advantageous. For example, a Solo 401(K) plan comes with a high contribution limit, allowing investors to take advantage of the tax benefits right away. And because a Self-Directed Roth IRA has low limits, it does have benefits in another area—the money grows tax-free, as the taxes are paid up front.

Combining multiple retirement accounts might sound like an act of investment wizardry to some, but as the post notes, it can be as simple as opening up two accounts. Investors will need some base knowledge as to which accounts types are best for them, notes Jim Hitt, American IRA's CEO.

"It is not as if anyone should go into this and open up any old account because it sounds like a good idea," says Jim Hitt. "People should take their time to research and realize which account type or types might be best for them. But once an investor has an idea of that, they can take care of the paperwork rather easily. These are not high-barrier investment vehicles. They are simple accounts that just about anyone with earned income can open." Click here to read the latest news.

Investors who want to maximize their ability to retire should probably take advantage of some sort of retirement account, Jim Hitt notes, especially considering the tax-deferred benefits. These accounts "protect" money that is put away for retirement, helping investors keep more of the money they have contributed.

For more information about combining different types of a Self-Directed IRA into a retirement strategy, visit the post at http://www.AmericanIRA.com or call 866-7500-IRA.

"About:
American IRA, LLC was established in 2004 by Jim Hitt, CEO in Asheville, NC.
The mission of American IRA is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry. Jim Hitt and his team have grown the company to over $400 million in assets under administration by educating the public that their Self-Directed IRA account can invest in a variety of assets such as real estate, private lending, limited liability companies, precious metals and much more. Read this for more information.

As a Self-Directed IRA administrator, they are a neutral third party. They do not make any recommendations to any person or entity associated with investments of any type (including financial representatives, investment promoters or companies, or employees, agents or representatives associated with these firms). They are not responsible for and are not bound by any statements, representations, warranties or agreements made by any such person or entity and do not provide any recommendation on the quality profitability or reputability of any investment, individual or company. The term "they" refers to American IRA, located in Asheville and Charlotte, NC."

Savills Studley Names Carol McNerney Chief Marketing Officer

Savills Studley today announced that Carol McNerney, a veteran marketing leader with more than 25 years of corporate experience, has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer. McNerney will oversee the firm's integrated national marketing and communications team.

Based in Savills Studley's New York headquarters, McNerney will drive the strategic direction of the firm's positioning for the Americas. In this role, she will lead brand strategy and activation, marketing communications, digital and content marketing, public relations and events.

"Carol is a highly regarded marketing leader with a proven track record of building and transforming global brands," said Savills Studley CEO Mitchell S. Steir. "We are at a critical point where we are ready to elevate how we communicate our brand and offerings on a broader scale. Carol will be instrumental in helping us to develop strategies and campaigns that best position our firm during this next phase of growth."

Said McNerney, "I am excited to contribute to such a successful and forward-thinking commercial real estate firm. We have an opportunity to transform how we communicate our brand and value proposition to current and future clients, and I look forward to working with Savills Studley's executive team and leaders across our 31 offices in North America." Click here.

McNerney joined Savills Studley last year as Senior Vice President, Business Development. Prior to this, she most recently served as SVP of Marketing Strategy, Insights and Operations for global technology company Pitney Bowes. In this role, McNerney led cross-functional teams, and managed marketing strategy and technology, market intelligence, and product and content marketing. Prior to Pitney Bowes, McNerney worked in a variety of senior marketing positions for major technology and consumer brands, including IBM, Bloomberg and TRIRIGA.

McNerney received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been an active member on the Kelly O'Hara Scholarship Committee at the University of Virginia for over 25 years. She also supports Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports in Westchester County with website creation and operations, as well as managing a local travel soccer team.

About Savills Studley
Savills Studley is the leading commercial real estate services firm specializing in tenant representation. Founded in 1954, the firm pioneered the conflict-free business model of representing only tenants in their commercial real estate transactions. Today, supported by high quality market research and in-depth analysis, Savills Studley provides strategic real estate solutions to organizations across all industries. The firm's comprehensive commercial real estate platform includes brokerage, project management, capital markets, consulting and corporate services. With 31 offices in the U.S. and Canada, and a heritage of innovation, Savills Studley is well known for tenacious client advocacy and exceptional service.

The firm is part of London-headquartered Savills plc, the premier global real estate service provider with over 36,000 professionals and over 700 locations around the world. Savills plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SVS.L).

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QB Customers Get ezCheckprinting Instructions For New Custom Layout Printing On Blank Check Stock

Per Quickbooks customer requests, Halfpricesoft.com has added new instructions to show customers how easy it is to customize check layout when printing on blank check stock with ezCheckprinting and virtual printer combo.

"Quickbooks customers are accommodated with new information on how to customize the check layout when printing on blank check stock using ezCheckprinting and Virtual printer combo." said Halfpricesoft.com Founder, Dr. Ge

Customers can customize the layout by clicking on the item to customize. This updated feature will cut check printing time in half. New customers can download and try this software free at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/quickbooks-checks-virtual-printer.asp. Read this for more information.

Feature list includes:

Customers can confirm the check software is the right fit for the company without obligation before purchasing with the no cost trial version.

Starting as low as $79 for the QuickBooks compatible version (ezCheckPrinting single user plus Virtual Printer), ezCheckPrinting prints professional checks for any size business. To learn more about this check writer software, visit http://www.halfpricesoft.com/quickbooks-checks-virtual-printer.asp

About halfpricesoft.com
Halfpricesoft.com is a leading provider of small business software, including desktop payroll software (Also available is an online payroll software), employee online attendance tracking software, check printing software, W2, software, 1099 software, and ezACH Deposit software. Today, software from Halfpricesoft.com is trusted by thousands of valuable clients. This software also assists small business owners in simplifying their payroll processing and business management.