Mother Wit: Exalting Motherhood while Honoring a Great Mother, a new book by Malaika B. Horne, PhD, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Mother Wit is a celebration of an African-American woman, mother and downright extraordinary person. Flora Dell Horne was passionate about her children excelling in education. This book is one of the many results of her dedication being passed along to her kids.

From the author: “This book is about my mother and dedicated to her transformative power of love and sacrifice. While she was an outstanding mother, she received very little recognition. Perhaps this book will do for her in death what eluded her in life. Moreover, this book is to recognize all parents who love selflessly and give so much to their children.”

Mother Wit: Exalting Motherhood while Honoring a Great Mother is a 210-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4550-0. It is also available in hardcover and eBook. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261092

February 28, 2018 – ORLANDO, FL – On January 1, 2018, Attorney Eric R. Elms was named a shareholder of the Orlando, Florida law firm of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. The award-winning law firm has been serving the state of Florida since 1984, and as a shareholder, Mr. Elms will continue to assist the firm in its civil trial cases involving personal injury and insurance litigation.

“Our goal is to handle a wide range of legal needs for our clients,” said Joe Amos, Jr., managing shareholder for Fisher Rushmer, P.A. “Eric, in particular, brings to our firm a tenacity that is a true asset to our clients. His clear insight into insurance and the litigation process makes him uniquely qualified to assist in both personal injury and insurance matters.

“Fisher Rushmer, P.A., has a reputation for excellence in Orlando,” said Elms. “I am thrilled to be named a shareholder to such a highly-acclaimed firm and I look forward to continuing to provide my clients with personal attention for their civil trial cases.”

Attorney Eric Elms brings to Fisher Rushmer, P.A. the services of an experienced and dedicated civil trial attorney. Because of his prior work as a claims manager for a Fortune 200 company, Mr. Elms understands the way insurance companies work. He assists clients with their insurance negotiations and other matters from the start of their claim to its conclusion. His understanding of insurance and insurance law translates well to his work in personal injury and insurance litigation.

Attorney Elms has a reputation for tenacity and accuracy. His work has earned him Florida Super Lawyer Rising Star status in Civil Litigation Defense from 2015-2017. He also has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He currently serves as a Ninth Circuit Representative on the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors. This reputation and his award-winning work helped earn him the promotion to shareholder.

As shareholder, Elms partners with a team of 18 other attorneys at Fisher Rushmer, P.A. to provide personal, dedicated attention to all of the firm’s clients.

About Fisher Rushmer, P.A.

The Orlando law firm of Fisher Rushmer, P.A. has been providing quality legal advice and services to clients in Central Florida and throughout the Southeast since 1984. At Fisher Rushmer, P.A., clients are served by attorneys, not case managers, so you receive the highly-skilled representation that you need in a cost-conscious manner. Recognized for excellence year after year, Fisher Rushmer, P.A. continues to be a top-ranked law firm throughout Florida, providing the resources of a large law firm with the personal touch of a smaller firm.

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Leslie Skinner
Fisher Rushmer, P.A.

https://www.fisherlawfirm.com/

Release ID: 261095

Realm of a Narcissistic Sociopath on a Bloody Warpath, a new book by Roger C. Garber, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A narcissistic personality is a lifelong clouded behavior considered to be a serious mental illness with some individuals so violent, they are a threat wherever they go. Author Roger C. Garber was diagnosed and has to live with this disorder, so he has written this book as a creative outlet. Look into the mind of a narcissistic sociopath who is such an antisocial brute and needs to be feared by all.

If you are his friend or family, you have the best protection you will ever have. If you are an enemy of his, he is more dangerous than the most violent dream you’ve ever had.

About the Author
Roger C. Garber was a commercial truck driver for over thirty years. He worked in all areas, driving over the road from coast to coast, including local, statewide, dispatch, safety, and as a truck driving instructor at a local truck driving school in Arizona. He and his wife have three dogs, eight cats, and two rats.

Realm of a Narcissistic Sociopath on a Bloody Warpath is a 48-page hardcover with a retail price of $26.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-3899-1. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261091

February 26, 2018 – Plaudit Design, a St. Paul/Minneapolis-based web design and Internet marketing agency, announces a record year of growth and achievement. With 15 awards and a recently completed office remodel, Plaudit Design looks to be poised to deliver even greater success for businesses in 2018.

“With the first months of 2018 behind us and big plans ahead, we think it’s important to celebrate achievements in 2017,” said Michael Schlotfeldt, Co-Founder and President of Plaudit Design. “We’d like to thank all of our clients, our partners, and the entire Plaudit team for helping us make 2017 one of the best years ever!”

Awards & Recognition
2017 was a stunning year for Plaudit Design, and it looks like people have noticed. Across the board, Plaudit’s creative, development, and leadership teams have received recognition for accomplishments from industry leaders and trusted peers.

Plaudit’s Work
Through hard work and close collaboration with their clients, Plaudit was presented with 14 awards from 7 prestigious authorities on graphic design and marketing:

W3 Awards – 4 Silver
Graphic Design USA – 2 Gold
MarCom Awards – 3 Gold
Davey Awards – 1 Gold, 1 Silver
HOW International Design Awards – 1 Merit Award
Hermes Creative Awards – 1 Platinum
WebAwards – 1 Outstanding Website

Says Michael, “While we are proud of all of our work and every client is important, it’s always exciting to see others recognize our work with clients.”

The Company
Not only did Plaudit’s work with clients garner attention, but their efforts building a strong team drew attention as well. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Plaudit Design one of a total 67 “Best Places to Work” – one of only 26 companies in that size category. That is certainly something to be proud of!

Office Remodel
Finally, 2017 marked the end of a big project for Plaudit Design – a significant remodel of their offices. Of the remodel, Plaudit co-founder and twin brother David Schlotfeldt says, “Having been in our current space for almost 15 years, it was time for an update. So we tore down walls, pulled up carpet, and reinvented the space as an open, modern working environment.”

The new configuration features an open floor-plan with sit/stand desks to enhance cross-team collaboration, and several private breakout rooms for impromptu collaboration or for deeper focus. “We’ve found that this hybrid office layout is providing the best of both worlds,” David explains. “The increased openness encourages opportunities for collaboration, while the separate breakout rooms help minimize distraction and maintain an ideal working environment within the common area.”

About Plaudit Design
Plaudit Design is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom web design and interactive media. For over 20 years, Plaudit has helped organizations leverage digital media to get real results. Learn more about Plaudit’s web design and Internet marketing services at www.plaudit.com.

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Plaudit Design
651-646-0696
http://www.Plaudit.com

Release ID: 261033

NEW YORK CITY and NASHVILLE, Tenn., February 28, 2018 – Atrium, a full-service talent management firm focused on providing contingent workforce solutions and LASSO, a leading provider of workforce management technology solutions, today announced a partnership to provide strategic combined solutions to clients. They will also be co-hosting a webinar to help those in the event management and brand ambassador fields understand the benefits of combining talent, technology and compliance into their workflows. The webinar will be held on March 14, 2018 at 12:30pm EST.

“The partnership with Atrium supports our overall mission to make the management of project-based, mobile talent easier, more dynamic, and more productive,” said Angela Alea, President of LASSO. “The contingent workforce in the gig economy continues to rapidly expand. However, this growth comes with many workforce management and compliance challenges. Challenges that our customers in the event industry know well because they are operating with mobile talent and many moving parts. By partnering with Atrium, we are able to provide mutual customers with robust and integrated technology solutions for tackling these challenges and simplifying overall processes.”

“Workforce compliance continues to be a concern for companies in 2018,” said Rebecca Cenni, Founder & CEO of Atrium. “In the event management and field marketing space, compliance can be an afterthought, but it really should be at the forefront. Ensuring event staff are afforded the rights that come along with employee status, such timely payment, meal breaks and worker’s compensation coverage, is something that Atrium fully supports. However, compliance is not the only challenge companies face. Combining the state of the art LASSO platform with our workforce management expertise enables our clients to have the best of both worlds.”

Atrium and LASSO’s co-hosted webinar titled “Your Guide to Tackling Workforce and Compliance Challenges” will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 and provide attendees with a how-to guide for tackling new and on-going workforce and compliance challenges in 2018. Both companies will share best practices and provide high-level checklists for how to become more efficient and compliant in the New Year. To register for this webinar, go here: http://bit.ly/AtriumLassoWebinar.

About Atrium
Atrium is a full-service talent management firm, focused on providing contingent workforce solutions. The firm’s expertise includes Temporary and Direct Hire Staffing, Payrolling Services, Independent Contractor Compliance, Managed Service Provider (MSP) Programs and Intern Program Design. Atrium has also developed EngagentTM, a proprietary independent contractor compliance technology to support the evaluation process and the overall management of Independent Contractors. Combining over 20 years of experience with the most advanced HR technologies, Atrium delivers top talent, heightened compliance and reduced operational burden.

About LASSO
LASSO is a workforce management software company dedicated to helping companies manage their project-based, mobile talent – from electronic onboarding and document management, to scheduling, communication, time-tracking, spend forecasting, and more. The LASSO platform and mobile app were created to tackle the unique challenges faced by companies when managing their on-demand and on-the-go workforce. Learn more at www.lasso.io.

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Britni Zandbergen
LASSO

http://www.lasso.io

Release ID: 261072

Heart Adventures with PuppyGirl: Rock Gardens, a new book by Barbara A. Johns, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Join PuppyGirl as she travels across the country with her BigBestFriend to California to see God’s rock gardens and many other wonders along the way!

Heart Adventures with PuppyGirl: Rock Gardens is written to promote “together life” between children and their “BigBestFriend.” The first in a series is The Lake, second is Wrinkle Twinkles and the third is Rock Gardens. PuppyGirl is endearing as she experiences adventures of the heart with her BigBestFriend and JesusSaviorFriend, Who is always with them to explain how the adventure is pleasing to God’s heart and that His love and grace is to be shared with others.

About the Author
Barbara A. Johns is a retired nurse, having spent 33 years in the field. She began writing the Heart Adventures with PuppyGirl series while travelling from Pennsylvania to California with her constant companion, Abby, a registered therapy dog and inspiration for PuppyGirl.

In addition to writing, Johns is a public speaker, promoting love and Jesus in an effort to make the world a better place and less scary for children as they face challenges in today’s world. She also enjoys writing poetry and ballroom dancing. She is currently working to complete a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies/Theology from Trinity College.

Heart Adventures with PuppyGirl: Rock Gardens is a 38-page hardcover with a retail price of $24.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4671-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261066

Lummus Corporation, the parent company of System Solution of Kentucky (SSK) and Lummus, announced today that Ben Hinnen is joining the company as CEO, effective March 1, 2018. Hinnen brings tremendous leadership experience to this position, having most recently served as CEO and President of Fives Intralogistics Corp., where he helped transform the company by achieving significant growth and creating sustainable operations.

In 2016, Lummus Corporation acquired System Solutions of Kentucky (SSK), a leading integrator of conveyor and sortation equipment for the postal, parcel, baggage, industrial, and cargo industries.

Lummus is recognized as the world leader in the supply of machinery and replacement parts for the cotton ginning industry. Lummus also manufactures and markets a limited line of equipment for the synthetic fiber industry. A separate division, Carver/Gump, provides processing equipment for the oilseed industry and separations products for the food industry.

Announcing the hire of Hinnen, Lummus Corporation’s chairman, Phil DiIorio, stated on behalf of the Lummus board, “Ben brings a wealth of experience leading diverse businesses, has an outstanding leadership reputation, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the passion to build great businesses, all of which are critical in the evolution and transformation of Lummus and its subsidiaries. Working with Ben, we will continue to drive significant and sustainable growth. Further, we are actively focusing on value-added acquisitions globally.”

Hinnen’s career spans over two decades of experience across multiple industries, with a focus on management, strategy, sales and marketing leadership, innovation and commercialization, customer service, and M&A. Hinnen has led companies in varying phases of maturity through critical transformation periods. Prior to his work as the CEO and president of Fives Intralogistics Corp., Hinnen served as vice president and business unit manager at Swisslog for over 8 years, growing his business at 2X the market growth in both revenue and profits.

Looking forward to this new opportunity to serve as the Lummus CEO, Hinnen explains, “I am extremely excited to join Lummus during an important and exciting time. We will leverage the Lummus manufacturing and engineering strengths, with the significant demand in the intralogistics market that our company SSK is experiencing, and capture an even greater market share. With my passion to build great businesses, this is the perfect opportunity to combine my industry experience to build something truly great. I look forward to working with a strong team leading Lummus and its subsidiaries through the next phase of growth.”

Described by colleagues as a “remarkable and charismatic leader” with a penchant for innovation and collaboration, Hinnen holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver, and a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Colorado. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Hinnen resides in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife and three children.

About Lummus:

With a history dating back to 1863, Lummus Corporation, headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, is the world’s leading full-line supplier of machinery and replacement parts for the cotton ginning industry worldwide, operating under the Lummus, Consolidated, and Belt-Wide brands. The company also provides design, installation, field and technical service support for customers in the USA and throughout the world, serving the cotton, oilseed, and synthetic fiber industries. The company emphasizes a commitment to the highest level of quality, innovation and service, marketing products in more than 100 countries.

About SSK:

Founded in 2003, SSK is an entrepreneurial single-source material handling systems integrator in North America, driving high performance and productivity for logistics and e-commerce customers.

With a management team based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company provides design, installation, retrofitting, and technical services to customers across the world, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and performance.

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Ross Rutherford
Lummus Corporation
806-776-4054
http://www.lummus.com/

Release ID: 261069

One property inspection and analysis company is about to shake up the market with the introduction of a system that will help insurers verify customer photos, files and forms through authentication means, so says Shop Insurance Canada.

Called the Imaged and Document Upload System (IADUS), the solution has been created by Ontario-based BiiCanada. IADUS gives insurance industry professionals tools to detect fraud through a text and email based system. This means users do not need to download an application. The system could also be used by other industries for document authentication, such as law and property management.

The company says BiiCanada is currently running the tool as a prototype that is in use in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, and Ontario. The company also said the solution will be available to new clients from Jan. 3.

“We are look at pricing it at $1.25 to send and receive a photoset,” confirmed Patrick McDonnell, president of the company.

Users choose a pre-defined photoset/s to get from clients. Once images are sent to company servers, IADUS can be used to look at each image and codes embedded in it. These codes will tell the system information such as resolution, exposure, GPS location, and more. IADUS can then audit the whole photoset.

“Claims and adjusting can obtain imagery instantly of damage with confidence from policyholders,” McDonnell told Canadian Underwriter. “Brokers can easily satisfy underwriting requirements at the same time, engaging their clients with smart technology.”

Shop Insurance Canada is a subsidiary of RDA Insurance, a major Ontario based insurance provider with a stable of online outlets that includes Shop Insurance Canada family sites. The company has two goals, to give you the very best insurance policy possible and to help you save money when looking for coverage.

Shop Insurance Canada
1210 – 141 Adelaide St. W
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 3L5
Canada
(905) 266-0533

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Shop Insurance Canada
Shop Insurance Canada
(905) 266-0533
https://www.shopinsurancecanada.ca/

Release ID: 261032

Rocky’s Road, a new book by Jim Rockstad, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

With more than three decades of experience in the world of hot rods, drag racing and funny cars, Jim Rockstad has a million and one stories of the races, drivers and good old days of drag racing in the Pacific Northwest. He was there in the pit when Ed “Ace” McCulloch put the Northwest racing scene on the map with his momentous win in the Northwind dragster in 1965 and from there the rest is history.

Rocky’s Road is a trip down memory lane through the milestones of West Coast racing from one of the sport’s premier managers and promoters. Rockstad’s story isn’t just sports trivia-it’s also a personal memoir, showing that anyone with enough passion and luck can find success in chasing their dreams.

About the Author
Jim Rockstad was born and raised in North Portland, Oregon. He fell in love with drag racing at an early age and channeled that love into a thirty-year career in motor sports. He became a manager at Portland International Raceway (PIR) in 1973 and worked his way up to General Manager of International Raceway Parks until his retirement in 2001. In 2014, he received induction into the NHRA Divisional Hall of Fame Award. He and his wife, Mo, celebrated their thirty-eighth wedding anniversary in 2017. They have two children, Maren and Zach.

Rocky’s Road is a 182-page paperback with a retail price of $34.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4687-3. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261028

February 27, 2018 – Lane Mendelsohn, Vice President of Market Technologies, the leading provider of intermarket analysis software VantagePoint, describes coming of age in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with his father at the helm, and provides insight on the company’s success in an interview on the Entrepreneur Podcast Network (EPN).

In the podcast, titled “Using Artificial Intelligence to Profitably Trade the Stock Market,” Mendelsohn says he started working alongside his father, CEO Louis Mendelsohn, at a very young age doing menial tasks. Two decades later and still working alongside his father — a globally renowned entrepreneur who pioneered applying AI and intermarket analysis to financial markets — the younger Mendelsohn reveals that diligently pursuing professional passion and giving back to the community are the keys to their success.

“Artificial intelligence is becoming mainstream now, but the truth is, we’ve been utilizing it since the late 1980s. VantagePoint Software can now predict stock movement for day traders with up to 86 percent accuracy, three days in advance,” Lane Mendelson said. “Because my father was passionate about this endeavor, we’re now helping our customers every day achieve financial freedom they never thought possible.”

During the podcast, Mendelsohn explains the company’s combined use of neural networks and ten years of intermarket historical trading data to give traders unprecedented predictability potential. VantagePoint Software recently predicted the Dow’s largest single-day point drop which occurred Feb. 5, 2018 five days in advance. VantagePoint Software was also just rated “Highly Recommended” in a review by Your Trading Edge magazine.

“If you’re succeeding, it’s important to find ways to help other people,” Mendelsohn said. “We’re excited about partnering with organizations like The Shriners because they’re dedicated to community service and changing people’s lives for the better — a principle and standard we also set for ourselves. The goodness you spread will come back to you in multiples.”

A free VantagePoint demo is available at https://www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo/ or by calling 800-732-5407.

About Market Technologies
Headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Fla., Market Technologies, creator of VantagePoint Software, is a pioneer and leader in trading software research and software development. VantagePoint forecasts Stocks, Futures, Forex, ETFs and cryptocurrencies with proven forecasting accuracy of up to 86%. Using artificial intelligence, VantagePoint’s patented Neural Network processes predicts changes in market trend direction up to three days in advance, enabling traders to get in and out of trades at optimal times with greater confidence.

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Jennifer Aquilino
Market Technologies
8139730496
https://www.vantagepointsoftware.com/demo/

Release ID: 261026