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Monday, May 6, 2019

Faith Leader, Author Reflects on Journey to Healing Through Jesus Christ in Debut Memoir

Author and mentor Nodia Samuels has published her transparent and vulnerable journey from adolescent girl into young adult that reflects on her experiences grappling with her sexuality, personhood and relationship with Jesus Christ as a Spiritual Baptist.

A conversational and playfully written work, "The 2nd Time I Fell in Love with Jesus: A Testimony of a Pastor's Daughter" captures the essence of Samuels' crises and temptations as a teenager and, from her perspective as a black, Christian woman, sheds light on other critical issues women and girls face, such as sexual assault and abusive relationships. Samuels' book is focused on teaching others that there is always an opportunity for second chances, showing readers how their past can be instrumental to who they become and highlighting the importance of introspection and spirituality.

"The beauty of this work is that there is always another chance," Samuels wrote. "So maybe you are about to fall in love for a 3rd or 4th time, who cares! At least there is the opportunity and room at the altar for you to try again."

Ultimately, Samuels' book illuminates the unconditional love she found in God, contemplates the strength her relationships with her mother has given her in coping with adversity and empowers others to share, learn from and grow from their own testimonies.

"I highly recommend this book to people who can actually relate to being a 'PK' (Pastors Kid). You do not have to be a PK to fall in love with Jesus no matter how many times, you just have to WANT him, want change, want a better understanding of life period," a reader wrote in a five-star review of the book on Amazon. "I read this book 2 times already! Keep soaring, the sky and beyond is the limit."

"The 2nd Time I Fell in Love with Jesus: A Testimony of a Pastor's Daughter"
By Nodia Samuels
ISBN: 978-1-5462-7898-6 (hardcover); 978-1-5462-7896-2 (softcover)
Available through AuthorHouse, Barnes & Noble and Amazon

About the author
Nodia Samuels is a group facilitator, public speaker and skilled mentor who has extensive experience working in residential treatment facilities with people who have substance use disorders as well as with survivors of domestic abuse and p eople who are homeless. Samuels is also a student pursuing dual master's degrees in mental health and divinity, and she earned her bachelor's degree in human services. A self-identified Spiritual Baptist, Samuels is passionate about helping others to identify their core challenges and setbacks in their lives so that they can overcome them with confidence and foster personal growth and self-actualization. To learn more, please visit http://www.nodiasamuels.com and connect with the author on Instagram. Read all the related news.

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Pixel Film Studios Releases TranSpin 1.1 Update for Final Cut Pro X

TranSpin is a set of over 200 customizable spinning animations. Seamlessly move from one scene to the next with drag and drop ease, all within Final Cut Pro X. TranSpin is a Final Cut Pro X exclusive plugin.

TranSpin 1.1 features a variety of different options. First, select a preset with either a bounce, ease or swing. Then, choose between animations such as flip and spin, spin, or tilt and spin. Select a directional animation and then spin rotation. Find the perfect preset for any scene.

TranSpin offers over 200 animations with the option of selecting various in and out animation styles. With TranSpin users have complete customization over each transition giving each user endless possibilities. There are 18 presets to choose from. Each preset allows control over direction, spin amount, animation delay, and individual color channel distortion.

TranSpin gives users complete control over direction, spin amount, various animation delays, and color channel distortions. Users simply drag and drop a TranSpin transition directly onto their media, and TranSpin does the rest. Users can apply TranSpin within any project. With auto adaptation, TranSpin works with absolutely any resolution, aspect ratio, or frame rate. TranSpin also gives users the option from selecting from presets with or without motion blur with ultra-fast render speeds.

TranSpin was professionally designed to work seamlessly inside of Final Cut Pro X. As transitions, each TranSpin preset can be dragged and dropped directly onto media and previewed in real time. With the published parameters found in the FCPX inspector, users have the ability to make further adjustments with just a few clicks of a mouse.

Established in 2006, Aliso Viejo, California-based Pixel Film Studios is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple FCPX. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Onshore Explores the Evolution of Rural Outsourcing in Georgia at Special Power Breakfast

Onshore Outsourcing (Onshore), the market leader in providing rural information technology services and solutions to Fortune 2000 companies, hosted a special panel event, part of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Power Breakfast Series, held recently at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

The lively panel themed "Rural IT Outsourcing," featured Bert Brantley, COO, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Joe Drouin, CIO, Pulte Group, Anita Klopfenstein, CIO, Little Caesars Pizza, Shane Mayes, CEO, Onshore Outsourcing and was moderated by David Rubinger, Market President and Publisher, Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Historically, Atlanta companies had little choice but to outsource a majority of their IT services overseas, often times sacrificing quality and convenience. More recently, however, many businesses have found an attractive local alternative in rural sourcing. The discussion explored the evolution of rural outsourcing, how companies have successfully taken advantage of it, and how state and local governments see it as a key solution to providing economic growth for some of Georgia's rural communities.

Shane Mayes, CEO, Onshore, the event's sponsor, comments, "I am extremely delighted by the great turn out at the event. I was pleased to share Onshore's low-cost, domestic alternative to offshore outsourcing and our unique approach to workforce development with our attendees from the Georgia business community. We strive to deliver to our customers cost-effective solutions to provide enhanced business performance, accelerated time-to-market, increased productivity and improved customer service."

Onshore's current client portfolio includes such leading global enterprises as Pulte Group, AARP, Schneider, Nike, Siemens, Jones Lang Lasalle, Parker Hannifin, Panera Bread, Centene Heatlthcare Corporation, and many fast-growing mid-tier businesses, including Mercy Home and Harris Govern.

Bert Brantley noted the consensus was that providing better, more interesting jobs, will inspire people to stay and work successfully in their home towns, while enjoying a better quality of life.

Mayes offered an alternative, but slowing changing view, on the importance of a four-year college education. He comments, "I believe in training people for the job to be done as quick as possible, and then creating opportunities for them to learn while earning an income." He also noted that a person pursuing a long-term career with Onshore can earn quite a good income.

On the topic of aversion to 'call center jobs,' he adds, "Jobs help people get by. Careers help people live and experience life. We create careers, not jobs."

Joe Drouin drew attention to the stigma in American society towards vocational training, and reported that some employees, who started as interns or were recruited from Onshore, "have evolved into some of the sharpest and brightest minds that we have on the team."

Anita Klopfenstein adds, "Attitude, aptitude and the ability to write code" is preferred over a four-year degree holder, "who might not have the ability to think for themselves." They may not have the same eagerness, and stressed she prefers "someone who has a passion and aptitude."

The final questions were about obstacles for Onshore in the state and "How big can this get?" Mayes advised to address the symptoms of generational poverty and its associated social consequences, as well as the challenge to attract qualified leaders to rural areas to shepherd the entry-level recruits.

Everyone in attendance agreed that Georgia's approach to workforce development is world-class and the state continues to be one of the best places to do business in the country, and particularly, in its rural areas.

About Onshore Outsourcing - Onshore Outsourcing trains rural Americans and veterans for technology careers and delivers tailored IT services and digital consulting to Fortune 2000 companies. Businesses rely on Onshore Outsourcing as their U.S. co-sourcing IT partner because of the company's dependability, scalability, and cost-efficiency. A unique training methodology allows Onshore Outsourcing to deliver IT services and resources that provide the benefits of local proximity, freeing clients to focus on what matters most. To learn more, visit http://www.onshoreoutsourcing.com.

Author Maryann Hartzell-Curran's New Book, From Me to We, Offers Insight Into Finding Joy After Grief and Taking a Chance on Love Again

Author Maryann Hartzell-Curran has released a new book, From Me to We, which is a compilation of stories and advice created to guide widows and widowers through the process of grief, offering advice on how to find joy, and maybe love, again.

Her first book, From We to Me, released in 2013, was a journey through the author's first year of being a widow, as told in a series of letters to her friend. In this new book, From Me to We, Maryann poignantly shares her experiences, mistakes and achievements in cultivating personal relationships after that first year as a widow as she began to emerge from mourning and venture into life as a single person. Maryann describes the goal of From Me to We as a realization for readers that, "First that they are not alone. My experiences are not unique, and theirs will be similar. I talk a lot about emotions, the importance of feeling grief and taking good care of yourself. I give suggestions about what worked and didn't work for me, hoping again that it can be a teaching experience. I remind them that if their loved ones could be here, they would be, and they would want them to be happy. Secondly, I examine feelings like guilt, anger, loss, regret and worry. Prayer becomes a huge part of recovery, and in order to "move on," you have to keep your sense of humor when the chips are down." Be alert to the latest news.

The author taught both Special Education and Preschool in metro Chicago. She has a master's degree in counseling psychology and leads grief groups in communities on Florida's east coast. Her philosophy of grief is unique in that she does not believe there is a timeline. She explains, "I believe grief is a process. Some people do not go through all the stages of grief but spend time in one or more for longer periods of time. It's important not to get stuck in the "stages," but rather use them as a guideline."

From Me to We is being published by Peppertree Publishing and is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble in both paperback and Kindle versions.
Paperback: 5.5"x8.5" 133 pages
Publisher: The Peppertree Press (April 3, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-61493-639-8

About Author Maryann Hartzell-Curran
Maryann was married to her high school sweetheart for 32 years before she was widowed. Four years later, she learned a lot about herself as a widow and eventually remarried. She and her second husband have lived in Florida for 16 years. The author is a former teacher and counselor and now is a public speaker and conducts grief workshops using a curriculum she wrote, Moving On. For more information about the author, visit http://www.MaryannCurran.com Read this for more information.

About the Publisher
The Peppertree Press, located in Sarasota, Florida, is an independent publisher created to help authors navigate the ever-changing terrain of book publishing. With a growing international presence, The Peppertree Press has published a number of award-winning books which have been recognized by such prestigious awards programs as the Readers' Choice Awards, the Royal Palms Literary Awards, and the Mom's Choice Awards. The Peppertree Press is located at 1269 First Street, Suite 7 in Sarasota, Florida 34236 and can be reached at (941) 922-2662 or http://www.peppertreepublishing.com.

Action Law Offices Announces Launch of New Website

We are proud to announce the recent launch of our newly revised website: https://www.actionlawoffices.com/. What visitors will find is a secured website which offers quick access to in-depth content relating to hiring an accident attorney, accident victim rights, and compensation for injuries. The design of our new website is visually pleasing, and well organized. Especially catered to the mobile user, our new website is responsive which means the text is readable without zoom and there is no horizontal scrolling. When the new site was being developed, we took into consideration that not everyone is versed in personal injury legal jargon. Therefore, our pages have been written in layman's terms so that potential clients find content that is easy to understand. Click here to read the latest news.

Keeping pace as a leader in the area of personal injury, it's important that our website continues to align with our brand and solid reputation. In addition, the site must also meet or exceed the expectations of our growing clientele. Another example of how our new website addresses the needs of our clients is by offering more protection over privacy. All communication between a client's browser and the Action Law Offices website are encrypted through the https protocol. We have included a privacy policy page which clearly states what personal data is collected, why we collect it, and how long that data is held. The privacy policy page also covers topics such as uploading images, cookies and contacts us forms in detail.

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We have put our best foot forward with the launch of this new website. We expect that potential clients will spend more time on our site as they consume the insightful and useful legal information which has been made available to them. We are committed to keeping the public informed through fresh and relevant content which represents our long-standing brand of excellence.

About Action Law Offices
Action Law Offices is a reputable Metro-Milwaukee area accident law firm serving Wisconsin accident victims since 1999. Our law firm focus is to represent persons who have been wrongly injured due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. We charge no fees for our services unless we win. In addition to the Milwaukee office, we have locations in Racine and West Bend, Wisconsin. For those in need, we also offer in-home and hospital visits.

Mainstream Technologies Completes Annual SOC Audit

Mainstream Technologies announced today that it has successfully completed its annual Statement of Controls (SOC) audit, providing convenient due diligence and risk management information for customers of its managed IT cybersecurity and hosting services. The audit, conducted by a third party expert, verifies the policies and procedures Mainstream uses in monitoring and managing customer information systems to ensure the availability, integrity, and security of those systems.

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Mainstream is among a small handful of technology providers in Arkansas that subjects itself to the rigor and expense of a SOC audit and has done so since 2011. According to John Burgess, President of Mainstream: "Our customers operate under enhanced regulatory requirements and our SOC audit provides them with independent assurance that our company and services meet their needs."

ABOUT MAINSTREAM

Since 1996, Mainstream (http://www.mainstream-tech.com) has evolved into one of the most established IT services companies in the Mid-South, serving clients from its Arkansas locations including headquarters in Little Rock, a second operations facility in Conway, as well as a sales office in Bentonville. Their staff of information technology professionals serves business and government customers across the nation with Managed IT Services, Custom Software Development Services, Cyber Security Services, and Hosting. More info here.

Expand Photo Carry Capacity with the Stash Master 13L Travel Cube From Think Tank Photo

Think Tank Photo announces the Stash Master 13L, a travel cube that enables you to expand the photo gear capacity of any large backpack, or increase personal gear space in the MindShift® Backlight Elite 45L for multi-day excursions.

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This padded insert is sized to fit the "Trifecta" of pro camera gear including a gripped DSLR body attached to a 70-200mm f/2.8, plus a 24-70mm f/2.8 and 16-35mm f/2.8. High-density velex interior and reinforced vertical dividers keep your gear secure and protected, while carry handles make it easy to transport. Made from water resistant fabrics with DWR coating, the Stash Master 13L will keep your gear protected, and is a great solution for pros and photo enthusiasts alike.

"Expanded gear capacity is always an important aspect of photography," said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank CEO and Lead Designer. "The Stash Master 13L gives pros and photo enthusiasts alike the freedom and flexibility to design their individualized carry layouts however they like."

KEY FEATURES

WHAT FITS

MATERIALS
Exterior: For superior water resistance, all exterior fabric has a durable water-repellant coating, plus the underside of the fabric has a polyurethane coating. It also has highest-quality YKK® RC-Fuse zippers, 100D rip-stop nylon, nylon webbing, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.
Interior: 200D polyester, high-density velex, high-density closed-cell foam, PE board reinforcement, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Internal Dimensions: 12.2" W x 6.3" H x 7.5" D (31 x 16 x 19 cm)
External Dimensions: 12.6" W x 6.7" H x 7.1" D (32 x 17 x 18 cm)
Total Volume: 13L
Weight: 0.9 lbs. (0.4 kg)

ABOUT THINK TANK PHOTO
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work and developing inventive new carrying solutions that meet their needs. They are dedicated to using only the highest quality materials and design principles, and employing materials that are environmentally benign.

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