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Window Clings and Sidewalk Signs Printed for Holiday Storefronts

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Copyfast Printing is printing removable window clings, window decals and A-frame sidewalk signs for retailers, restaurants and salons preparing storefronts for the holiday season. The work is produced at the company's shop on North Hayden Road in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Storefront windows are among the most visible spaces a small business has, and many shops change window graphics several times a year for holidays, sales periods and events. Removable materials allow businesses to update windows without scraping glass or hiring a sign installer.

"Window graphics are the cheapest billboard a shop owns," said Tom, owner of Copyfast Printing. "A lot of our customers swap them out for the holidays and again in January."
The shop's custom window clings are static-cling films that hold to glass without adhesive and can be removed and reused. They are often used for seasonal designs and messages that will come down after a few weeks.
For longer-lasting graphics, Copyfast produces custom window decals with adhesive backing, including perforated window film that allows people inside to see out while the graphic is visible from the street.
At the curb, the company prints A-frame sign inserts and complete sidewalk signs for daily specials, hours and holiday events. Inserts can be swapped as promotions change while the frame stays in use.
"For holiday hours, we tell people to use big numbers and as few words as possible," Tom said. "Someone driving by on Hayden Road has about two seconds to read it."
Copyfast's design team can create seasonal graphics using a business's logo and colors, or print artwork supplied by the customer. Measurements of the windows are used to size graphics accurately before printing.
Perforated film and decals are printed on outdoor-rated vinyl that holds up to direct sun, which matters for south- and west-facing storefront windows in the Valley.
Restaurants and salons often pair window graphics with matching A-frame inserts and counter cards so the same holiday message appears from the street to the register.
Clings and decals can be applied by store staff, and the shop provides simple application instructions with each order.
The company recommends ordering holiday window graphics by late November so they can be in place before the busiest shopping weeks.
Businesses throughout Scottsdale and the Phoenix area can place orders in person, by phone or through the company website.


About Copyfast Printing: Copyfast Printing is a full-service print shop at 15020 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering digital, offset and large format printing, graphic design, binding and finishing, and direct mail services. The company produces its work in-house and serves customers throughout the Phoenix area.
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Copyfast Printing Center | Conference Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Poster, Campaign, Mailing
Tom Lafata
(480) 906-4986
Tom@copyfastprinting.com
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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MJS Landscaping Services Marks Its 29th Year in Operation

WAUKESHA, WI - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
MJS Landscaping Services, a commercial and residential landscaping company headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is marking its 29th year in operation. Founded in May 1997 by Mike Steiner, the company provides landscape maintenance, design, installation, and snow and ice management services to commercial and residential property owners in the Waukesha area and across southeast Wisconsin.
Steiner started the company with a focus on commercial landscape maintenance, building the business around landscaping work that balanced appearance with long-term function. He continues to lead MJS as chief executive officer. Over nearly three decades, the company has grown from a single service line into a full-service landscaping operation with dedicated commercial and residential divisions.
The commercial division remains the foundation of the business. Its crews provide landscape maintenance and irrigation services for business properties, caring for grounds, plantings, and irrigation systems throughout the growing season. During the winter months, the company's snow and ice management program covers commercial sidewalks, parking lots, and building access points on a 24-hour basis during weather events. The company says the program is intended to reduce slip-and-fall risk for tenants, employees, and visitors.
In the fall of 1999, two years after its founding, MJS launched a residential design-build division focused on custom outdoor living spaces. Since then, the division has received more than 25 industry awards for its projects. Residential projects begin with a complimentary on-site consultation. The design team then prepares a detailed proposal that includes a 3D-animated rendering of the planned landscape, so homeowners can review the finished design before construction begins.
Beyond design and installation, the residential division provides seasonal color plantings, tree and arbor care including pruning and pest control, and stormwater management and erosion control. After a project is complete, the company offers ongoing maintenance, including seasonal enhancements and irrigation repair, so finished landscapes continue to receive care over time.
Much of the company's knowledge rests with its people. Many members of the MJS team have been with the company for years, and together they bring decades of combined experience in landscape design, installation, and maintenance to each project. That continuity allows crews and designers to build working knowledge of the properties they serve and the clients who own them, an approach the company expects to carry forward as it approaches its 30th anniversary in May 2027.
"When I started MJS in 1997, the goal was to do work that property owners would still be glad they paid for years later," said Mike Steiner, founder and CEO of MJS Landscaping Services. "We began with commercial maintenance, added design-build two years later, and have kept growing from there. What has not changed is that many of the people doing the work today are the same people who helped build the company, and every project still starts with understanding how the property owner actually uses the space."
As the company heads toward that milestone, MJS continues to operate from its Waukesha headquarters, serving commercial property managers and homeowners across southeast Wisconsin from the initial design or service agreement through years of ongoing care.
MJS Landscaping Services is a landscaping company headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Founded in May 1997 by CEO Mike Steiner, the company serves commercial and residential clients with landscape maintenance and irrigation, snow and ice removal, residential landscape design and construction, seasonal color enhancements, tree and arbor care, and stormwater management. Its design-build division, launched in 1999, has received more than 25 industry awards.


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Mike Seiner
262-253-0967
msteiner@mjslandscapingservices.com
1408 Poplar Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
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Siam Legal International Highlights Thailand's Planned Free Stopover Tours for Transit Passengers

Bangkok, Thailand - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Siam Legal International, a full-service law firm with more than 22 years of experience in Thailand, has highlighted Thailand's plan to introduce free short tours for international transit passengers with long layovers. The proposed scheme would allow travelers to leave the airport for a brief visit before continuing to their final destination, with a pilot expected to begin in early 2027 at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, and Krabi airports.
The program is aimed at transit passengers with layovers of around six to eight hours, travelers who would otherwise spend those hours inside the terminal watching the departures board. During that time, travelers would be able to join a short tour, experience a nearby attraction, and return to the airport for their connecting flight.
At launch, the tour packages are expected to be free of charge. The Ministry of Transport has signed a memorandum of understanding with six organizations to connect Thailand's transport and aviation sector with its tourism and service industries.
Booking details have not yet been released, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still developing the tour packages. TAT is considering three main types of itineraries, covering culture and history, food, and wellness.
Culture and history packages may include the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Ancient City in Samut Prakan. Food tours could focus on Thai cuisine and street food, while wellness packages may include spa treatments or traditional Thai massage.
Travelers who leave the airport will need to clear immigration like any other arriving passenger. This means standard entry requirements will apply, including completing the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival.
"A long layover has always meant hours spent in the terminal, and this scheme could turn that time into a first taste of Thailand," said Rex Baay, Senior Immigration Consultant and Operations Manager at Siam Legal International. "Because participants will clear immigration like any other arriving passenger, the usual entry requirements still apply, so completing the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before arrival will remain an important part of planning a stopover tour."
The stopover tours are part of a wider effort to position Thailand as a major hub for international passenger transfers. Suvarnabhumi Airport alone handles around 1.3 million transit passengers each year, and TAT is targeting participation from around 10 percent of these travelers, or roughly 130,000 people.
The longer-term goal is to give transit passengers a brief introduction to Thailand, encouraging them to return for a longer stay or holiday in the future. By connecting airports directly with nearby attractions, the scheme is designed to turn time spent waiting between flights into an opportunity to experience the country.
The scheme is still in the planning stage, and further details on bookings, eligibility, and tour schedules are expected closer to launch. Until those details are released, transit passengers passing through the four pilot airports in early 2027 should continue to plan around the standard entry requirements that will apply to anyone leaving the airport. Siam Legal's free Thailand stopover tours report the proposed program and the entry requirements that will apply to participants.
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Siam Legal International is a full-service law firm with more than 22 years of experience serving foreign and Thai clients, with offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. The firm provides comprehensive legal support across immigration, property transactions, business law, family law, and litigation.

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Siam Legal International
Rex Baay
+662 254 8900
info@siam-legal.com
18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place,
142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Roofing Doctors Opens New Residential Service Location

MEDFIELD, MA - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Roofing Doctors has opened a residential roofing service location at 67 West St. The office supports roof repair, roof replacement, inspections, gutter work, and storm-related response for nearby property owners.
The company said the new location is intended to shorten response times for inspection requests and for active leaks that cannot wait for weekday business hours. Phones are answered at (508) 379-2657, and emergency response is available around the clock. Written estimates are provided before work begins.

"Homeowners here often deal with steep, multi-plane roofs, dormers, and skylight details that need careful flashing work," said Sergei Miroshnichenko, founder of the company. "Having a local office lets crews schedule inspections and repairs without routing every job through a more distant yard."
Services available through the office include repair of asphalt, cedar, slate, and metal roofs; full tear-off and replacement; written roof inspections with photographs; seamless gutter installation; and storm damage documentation for insurance claims. The company reports that it is licensed in Massachusetts under Contractors License #133030 and Construction Supervisor Specialty License #99188, and that it holds GAF and CertainTeed certifications. Installations are described as carrying a 10-year workmanship warranty.
According to the company, many homes in the local market carry premium architectural shingles or specialty materials, and some properties fall under historic-district design review. The team coordinates permit steps when a project requires them. Common problem areas reported locally include dormer and valley flashing, skylight curbs, underlayment and ice-and-water detailing, attic ventilation, and copper or metal flashing transitions.
Standard office hours are listed as Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with emergency coverage outside those hours. Crews cover the wider area from the same phone number and the same warranty terms used at the company's other Massachusetts and Rhode Island offices. Homeowners can request a free written inspection report with photographs before authorizing any repair or replacement work.
Property owners who notice missing shingles, active leaks, ice-dam staining, or storm damage are advised to avoid climbing onto a damaged roof and to request an inspection when it is safe to do so. Emergency tarping is available when a roof needs temporary weather protection before permanent repairs can be scheduled. Inspection reports are prepared with photographs so homeowners have a written record to keep or to share with an insurer.


For more information, visit Roofing Doctors roof repair on Google Maps, or see the office page for residential roof repair services. The company is a licensed Massachusetts and Rhode Island roofing contractor offering residential and commercial roofing installation, repair, inspection, gutters, and storm response. This office is at 67 West St, Medfield, MA 02052. Phone: (508) 379-2657.

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Sergei Miroshnichenko
+15083792657
contact@roofingdoctor.net
67 West St, Medfield, MA 02052
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Plymouth Couples Therapist Renee Segal Explains Gray Divorce and Marital Quiet Quitting on Health Chatter Podcast

Plymouth, Minnesota - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Evolve Therapy founder outlines why long marriages unravel after the children leave home, and how couples can repair the connection. 
Renee Segal, MA, LMFT, founder of Plymouth-based Evolve Therapy, appeared On October 23, 2026 as a featured guest on the Health Chatter podcast to discuss gray divorce, the rise in divorce among adults 50 and older. Segal, a couples therapist certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy as both a therapist and supervisor, also addressed "quiet quitting," a pattern in which long-married partners stay together but emotionally withdraw from the relationship.

The conversation comes as later-life divorce draws growing attention from researchers. Sociologists at Bowling Green State University's National Center for Family and Marriage Research found that the divorce rate among adults 50 and older doubled between 1990 and 2010. By 2010, roughly one in four divorces in the United States involved someone in that age group.
During the episode, Segal described the trend through the lens of Emotionally Focused Therapy, which evaluates whether partners are accessible, responsive and engaged with one another. She explained that the demands of raising children often mask emotional distance in a marriage, and that the gap becomes visible once couples reach the empty-nest stage.
"When you're raising kids, people get a lot of emotional needs met from their kids, the sports, all of the other things," Segal said. "What happens at midlife is that they turn toward each other. And if their partner hasn't been there, they might decide after all this time, I don't want to do this anymore."
Segal identified three leading drivers of gray divorce from her clinical experience: a sustained lack of emotional engagement, a decline in the cultural stigma once attached to divorce, and affairs that one partner chooses not to work through. She also pointed to women's greater financial independence, a factor the Bowling Green researchers likewise associate with rising later-life divorce. Quiet quitting, she said, often occurs when a spouse decides divorce is too difficult, or conflicts with religious commitments, and instead remains in what she called an empty-shell marriage.
Segal emphasized that conflict alone does not predict divorce. The distinguishing factor, she said, is whether couples return to an argument and repair it.
"Every couple has conflict. It's normal," Segal said. "What secure couples do well is they repair. They come back and they say, 'Hey, I was out of line there,' or 'I didn't handle myself well and I'm sorry.' What couples are really asking is, 'Are you going to be there if I need you?'"
The discussion also covered how adult children and grandchildren navigate family gatherings after a later-life separation, the loss of shared friendships that often follows a divorce, and the strain of caregiving as spouses age. Segal noted that most couples who enter couples therapy at her practice remain together. For younger couples, she recommended premarital counseling and "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson, the developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Health Chatter is a podcast focused on community and personal health topics, hosted by Dr. Stan Shanedling and Clarence Jones with medical advisor Dr. Barry Baines. The show is sponsored by HUEMAN Partnership. The gray divorce episode is available at healthchatterpodcast.com and on major podcast platforms.


Evolve Therapy offers couples counseling, discernment counseling and affair recovery services at its Plymouth office and through online sessions for clients across Minnesota.

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Evolve Therapy
Renee Segal
763-200-8900
info@evolvetherapymn.com
9800 Shelard Parkway Suite 115
Plymouth, MN 55441

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      "name": "The Gray Divorce Revolution: Rising Divorce Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults, 1990–2010",
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  "articleBody": "PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Oct. 30, 2026 — Renee Segal, MA, LMFT, founder of Plymouth-based Evolve Therapy, appeared as a featured guest on the Health Chatter podcast to discuss gray divorce, the rise in divorce among adults 50 and older. Segal, a couples therapist certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy as both a therapist and supervisor, also addressed \"quiet quitting,\" a pattern in which long-married partners stay together but emotionally withdraw from the relationship.\n\nThe conversation comes as later-life divorce draws growing attention from researchers. Sociologists at Bowling Green State University's National Center for Family and Marriage Research found that the divorce rate among adults 50 and older doubled between 1990 and 2010. By 2010, roughly one in four divorces in the United States involved someone in that age group.\n\nDuring the episode, Segal described the trend through the lens of Emotionally Focused Therapy, which evaluates whether partners are accessible, responsive and engaged with one another. She explained that the demands of raising children often mask emotional distance in a marriage, and that the gap becomes visible once couples reach the empty-nest stage.\n\n\"When you're raising kids, people get a lot of emotional needs met from their kids, the sports, all of the other things,\" Segal said. \"What happens at midlife is that they turn toward each other. And if their partner hasn't been there, they might decide after all this time, I don't want to do this anymore.\"\n\nSegal identified three leading drivers of gray divorce from her clinical experience: a sustained lack of emotional engagement, a decline in the cultural stigma once attached to divorce, and affairs that one partner chooses not to work through. She also pointed to women's greater financial independence, a factor the Bowling Green researchers likewise associate with rising later-life divorce. Quiet quitting, she said, often occurs when a spouse decides divorce is too difficult, or conflicts with religious commitments, and instead remains in what she called an empty-shell marriage.\n\nSegal emphasized that conflict alone does not predict divorce. The distinguishing factor, she said, is whether couples return to an argument and repair it.\n\n\"Every couple has conflict. It's normal,\" Segal said. \"What secure couples do well is they repair. They come back and they say, 'Hey, I was out of line there,' or 'I didn't handle myself well and I'm sorry.' What couples are really asking is, 'Are you going to be there if I need you?'\"\n\nThe discussion also covered how adult children and grandchildren navigate family gatherings after a later-life separation, the loss of shared friendships that often follows a divorce, and the strain of caregiving as spouses age. Segal noted that most couples who enter couples therapy at her practice remain together. For younger couples, she recommended premarital counseling and \"Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love\" by Dr. Sue Johnson, the developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy.\n\nHealth Chatter is a podcast focused on community and personal health topics, hosted by Stan [LAST NAME] and Clarence Jones with medical advisor Dr. Barry Baines. The show is sponsored by HUEMAN Partnership. The gray divorce episode is available at healthchatterpodcast.com and on major podcast platforms.\n\nEvolve Therapy offers couples counseling, discernment counseling and affair recovery services at its Plymouth office and through online sessions for clients across Minnesota.\n\nEvolve Therapy is a Plymouth, Minnesota, group therapy practice that uses Emotionally Focused Therapy as the foundation of its work with couples, individuals and families. The practice provides couples, relationship, discernment, premarital and individual counseling, along with supervision and training for therapists. Evolve Therapy was founded by Renee Segal, MA, LMFT, and is located at 9800 Shelard Parkway, Suite 115, Plymouth, MN 55441."
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Bubba's Smokehouse & Spirits Highlights BBQ Catering Menu for Groups in Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Hosts planning a group celebration face several early decisions, starting with how many people will attend, which smoked meats to serve, and how to build a complete meal that satisfies a full room. Bubba's Smokehouse & Spirits in Paso Robles offers a Central Coast BBQ catering menu designed around these planning questions, giving organizers a structured way to select meats, sides, and quantities based on their expected guest count.
Before discussing an order with the restaurant, organizers are encouraged to gather a few key details. A reliable guest count comes first, followed by the event date and any preferences among the available smoked meats. With that information in hand, hosts can move through the menu efficiently and arrive at quantities that fit their gathering.

The catering menu lists meats by the pound, allowing hosts to scale their order to the size of the group. Selections include sliced smoked tri-tip, brisket, and pulled pork, along with ribs for those who prefer a bone-in option. Meats ordered by the pound carry a five-pound minimum, with suggested portions of one-quarter to one-half pound of meat per person, or two to three ribs per person. These figures serve as starting guidance, and organizers are advised to confirm final amounts with the restaurant based on appetites and whether the meal is a lunch or dinner.
The serving guidance helps hosts translate a guest count into a practical order. A gathering of twenty, for example, gives organizers a clear range to discuss rather than a guess, making it easier to plan without over-ordering or falling short. Those seeking barbecue catering for group gatherings in Paso Robles can use these published portions as a reference point during their conversation with the team.
Sides round out the meal, and the menu offers familiar accompaniments including Bubba's Beans, coleslaw, garden salad, and mac and cheese. Organizers building a group meal can pair one or more sides with their chosen meats to create a balanced spread. For hosts who prefer a set structure, Central Coast BBQ meal combinations group meats and sides together, offering an alternative to assembling an order pound by pound.
Group meal planning at Bubba's extends to how the food reaches the table, with pickup, delivery, and staffed service available depending on the event. The restaurant can discuss which approach suits a given gathering once the menu selections are set.
Bubba's Smokehouse & Spirits was founded by local entrepreneur Roger Sharp, who began with a cinnamon-roll concession trailer at the Mid-State Fair before developing the business into a family-friendly barbecue restaurant. The kitchen slow-smokes its meats for hours using a signature wood blend.
"Most hosts know their guest count before anything else, so the menu is built to turn that number into a clear plan for meats and sides," said Roger Sharp, owner of Bubba's Smokehouse & Spirits. As the owner Roger Sharp mentioned in this post, the published portions are meant as a practical starting point for conversation.
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Organizers planning Paso Robles catering can review the menu and contact the restaurant with their guest count, event date, and preferred food selections to begin arranging an order.

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Roger Sharp
(805) 238-6272
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Bubba's Smokehouse & Spirits
1125 24th St
Paso Robles, CA 93446

DataMasters Expands Donor Mailing Lists to Support Nonprofit Fundraising Nationwide

FLOWER MOUND, TX - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
DataMasters is expanding its donor and contributor mailing list database to give nonprofits and fundraising organizations broader access to donor data nationwide. The expansion supports organizations seeking to identify potential contributors, refine fundraising outreach, and develop targeted direct mail campaigns. As charitable organizations prepare for the fall and year-end giving season, access to relevant audience information remains an important consideration in planning fundraising activities and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective supporters.
The expanded database includes DataMasters' donor mailing lists designed to help organizations identify audiences based on geographic and giving-related criteria. According to David Rickenbacher of DataMasters in Flower Mound, Texas, audience selection plays a role in determining how fundraising messages reach potential contributors. Organizations can use targeted mailing data to focus outreach on selected communities and donor segments rather than distributing materials to broad, undifferentiated audiences. This approach allows fundraising teams to align mailing campaigns with specific organizational goals, geographic service areas, and prospective donor profiles.

The expansion comes as charitable organizations evaluate their outreach strategies ahead of a period traditionally associated with increased philanthropic activity. Many nonprofits use the fall and year-end giving season to communicate funding needs, promote annual appeals, and encourage contributions before the close of the calendar year. Educational institutions may seek support for scholarships and student programs, healthcare foundations may raise funds for patient services and medical research, and community organizations may depend on individual contributions to sustain local initiatives. Access to organized donor data can help these organizations plan mailing schedules and identify audiences relevant to their fundraising objectives.
Direct mail continues to serve as one channel within the broader fundraising landscape. Letters, postcards, donation requests, and printed campaign materials provide organizations with a physical format for communicating their missions and funding priorities. Unlike digital outreach, which often depends on email deliverability, online engagement, or platform visibility, direct mail places a message in a recipient's mailbox. Its effectiveness, however, depends on several factors, including audience relevance, campaign design, mailing costs, message clarity, and the recipient's interest in the cause. For fundraising organizations, selecting an appropriate mailing audience is one consideration in evaluating the potential reach of a campaign.
Donor and contributor mailing lists serve a range of organizations with different funding models and outreach requirements. Charitable foundations may use prospect data to support annual giving programs, while religious organizations may identify potential contributors for community services, ministry initiatives, and charitable projects. Colleges, universities, and other educational institutions may use targeted outreach to support alumni giving, scholarship funds, and institutional development. Healthcare foundations may seek contributions for treatment assistance, equipment, research, and patient support programs. Community groups and social service organizations may also use mailing data when seeking financial support for programs addressing local needs.
The needs of these organizations can vary substantially. A national nonprofit may seek potential donors across multiple states, while a regional charity may concentrate on households within a limited service area. An educational institution may prioritize prospects with an interest in supporting academic programs, whereas a community organization may focus on contributors within the areas where its services operate. Mailing list selection can help fundraising teams organize these distinct objectives and establish parameters for the audiences they intend to reach.
Rickenbacher noted that geographic targeting can be an important consideration when organizations develop fundraising campaigns. A mailing list can be selected according to relevant locations, allowing an organization to concentrate outreach within particular states, regions, or other available geographic segments. This capability may be useful for charities operating nationally as well as organizations whose programs serve specific communities. Geographic selection can also help fundraising teams coordinate campaigns with local events, regional initiatives, or service areas where contributions are intended to support ongoing activities.
In addition to geographic selection, giving-related criteria can help organizations narrow their prospecting efforts. Depending on the available data and list specifications, selection parameters may help identify audiences associated with charitable contribution activity or other relevant giving characteristics. These criteria provide a framework for evaluating which segments may be appropriate for a particular campaign. The precise filters available for a list depend on the underlying records and the specifications of the requested audience, making it important for organizations to establish their requirements before finalizing a mailing selection.
Data quality and appropriate audience selection remain important considerations when using donor data. Fundraising teams generally need to assess whether a list aligns with their intended recipients, campaign purpose, and available budget. The number of records alone does not determine the value of a mailing audience. Relevant selection criteria, accurate mailing information, appropriate campaign messaging, and consistent evaluation of results can all influence how effectively a fundraising effort reaches its intended audience. Organizations may also compare campaign response rates, contribution totals, and acquisition costs to inform future outreach decisions.
The expansion also reflects the operational demands associated with managing fundraising campaigns across multiple channels. Nonprofits increasingly coordinate direct mail with email communications, digital donation pages, social media outreach, and other methods of engagement. Direct mail can function as one component of this process by introducing an organization to prospective supporters or providing established donors with information about current needs. Campaign planning may involve coordinating mailing dates with online donation opportunities, ensuring that printed materials provide clear response instructions, and evaluating how different outreach methods contribute to fundraising results.
According to Rickenbacher, effective audience planning requires organizations to consider both the people they intend to reach and the purpose of the campaign. A fundraising appeal directed toward prospective supporters may require a different audience strategy from a communication intended to maintain relationships with previous contributors. By defining these objectives before selecting records, organizations can establish more specific targeting parameters and assess whether a proposed mailing list meets their requirements. The selection process can also help teams avoid unnecessary distribution to audiences that fall outside the intended scope of an appeal.
As the year-end giving season approaches, nonprofits face decisions about how to allocate fundraising resources among established supporters, prospective contributors, and other audience segments. Mailing lists can provide a structured starting point for identifying potential recipients, but organizations must still determine whether a campaign's goals, budget, and message align with the selected audience. The results of previous campaigns, the geographic scope of an organization's work, and the types of contributions being sought can all inform those decisions.
DataMasters' expanded donor and contributor database is intended to support these planning needs by offering access to mailing audiences selected according to available geographic and giving-related criteria. The service addresses organizations seeking to structure direct mail outreach around defined prospecting requirements, whether for national fundraising initiatives or campaigns focused on particular communities. The expansion gives fundraising teams another resource to consider as they organize donor acquisition activities, annual appeals, and other contribution-related communications.
Organizations seeking additional information about donor and contributor mailing list options can review the available database information and evaluate which audience specifications fit their fundraising objectives. Details about the service are available at https://www.datamasters.org/mailing-lists/donors-contributors-database-mailing-lists/


 

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David Rickenbacher
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DataMasters
5810 Long Prairie Rd # 700-178, 
Flower Mound, TX 75028
(469) 549-1800

Roof Installation Service Broadens to Additional Communities

November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd has broadened the service area for its roof installation work, extending coverage further into south Miami-Dade County to include Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, and Homestead. Crews began accepting projects in the added communities this month.
The expansion responds to inquiry volume from outside the firm’s established coverage area, much of it from owners of properties built well before the current revisions to the Florida Building Code. Assemblies installed across those neighborhoods in the 1970s and 1980s are reaching the end of their service lives at roughly the same time, producing concentrated demand in pockets of older housing that previously sat outside the scheduling radius.

Housing type varies considerably across the added territory, and material specification follows it. Barrel tile predominates across established residential blocks in the central and western portions of the area, standing-seam metal appears more often on properties nearer the coastline where wind exposure governs, and flat membrane assemblies cover much of the commercial frontage along the primary corridors. Roof Installation in Miami is quoted against the assembly already present and the exposure the property actually faces rather than against a default specification.
“Two houses four blocks apart can need entirely different assemblies, and the difference is usually wind exposure or what the original builder put down,” said a company spokesperson for Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd. “Extending the service area meant learning the housing stock in each of these communities before taking on work there.”
Permitting added a practical dimension to the expansion. Each municipality within the added territory operates its own building department, with separate submission requirements, inspection sequencing, and review timelines. The firm handles permit filing and inspection scheduling as part of each project, and reports that it spent the preceding months establishing submission procedures with the relevant departments before opening the area to bookings.
Site logistics in established residential neighborhoods received particular attention. Tear-off generates substantial debris, and staging equipment on narrow residential streets affects adjacent properties for the duration of a project. Crews coordinate material delivery timing, contain debris at the point of removal, and notify neighboring households before work begins on a block where access is constrained.
“Installation work in a settled neighborhood is a shared inconvenience, and the crew that ignores that fact is the one residents remember,” the spokesperson said. “A roofing company earns most of its reputation on how the street looks at the end of each day.”
The firm installs asphalt shingle, tile, metal, and flat roof systems for both residential and commercial properties. Ventilation and insulation are assessed during project planning, since both influence interior temperature and the rate at which materials degrade under sustained heat and salt air exposure. Gutter configuration and drainage are reviewed at the same stage.
Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd is licensed and insured, provides written estimates at no cost, and issues warranties on installation work. Projects are arranged by appointment, and the company operates seven days a week between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
About Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd
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Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd is a licensed and insured roofing company based in Miami, Florida, serving residential and commercial properties across Miami-Dade County. The firm provides roof installation, replacement, repair, maintenance, inspection, and consulting, along with emergency roofing service, gutter installation and repair, roof ventilation and insulation, and skylight installation and repair. The company maintains ongoing training for its crews and provides written, itemized estimates for all proposed work.
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Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd
Miami Roofing Contractor Ltd
(786) 432-6983
roofingcontractorof@gmail.com
2497 Abaco Ave, Miami, FL 33133

Tax Court Rules CRA Must Apply Unclaimed ITCs on Assessment

Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King: Court Affirms Unclaimed ITCs Override 4-Year Limit
  Halifax, CA, Canada - October 30, 2026 / Jeremy Scott Tax Law / 
  
Jeremy Scott Tax Law has published a legal analysis of the Tax Court of Canada's 2026 decision in Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King (2026 TCC 77), a ruling with significant implications for businesses subject to CRA indirect tax audits and GST/HST reassessments. The decision confirms that the Canada Revenue Agency is statutorily required to account for unclaimed input tax credits (ITCs) when calculating net tax on assessment, a determination that directly affects how taxpayers and practitioners approach CRA disputes.

The Ruling and Its Statutory Foundation

At the center of the Tax Court's analysis is subsection 296(2) of the Excise Tax Act (ETA), which governs how the CRA must treat ITCs when assessing or reassessing a registrant's net tax. The court's decision in Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King affirmed that where a taxpayer holds unclaimed ITCs that were validly available in prior reporting periods, the CRA cannot simply disregard those credits when making an assessment. Instead, the agency is obligated under the statute to apply those credits against the net tax liability being assessed.
This interpretation carries a meaningful consequence for how the standard limitation period under ETA subsection 225(4) operates in practice. Ordinarily, that provision restricts the period during which a registrant may claim ITCs to four years from the end of the reporting period in which the ITC first became available. However, the Tax Court's reasoning in Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King effectively allows unclaimed input tax credits ITCs carried forward from earlier periods to be factored into an assessment even where the normal filing window has closed. The court's position is that allowing CRA to assess net tax without accounting for these credits would result in cascading GST/HST taxation - an outcome inconsistent with the underlying structure of the ETA.

Practical Implications for CRA Audits and Disputes

The ruling holds particular relevance for businesses that have undergone or are currently facing CRA indirect tax audits. In many audit scenarios, the CRA may propose significant reassessments of net tax without proactively identifying or applying ITCs the taxpayer failed to claim in prior periods. The decision in Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King establishes that such an approach is not compliant with the statutory mandate under Excise Tax Act subsection 296(2).
For CFOs, financial controllers, and tax professionals managing GST/HST compliance, this means that audit responses and objection strategies should include a careful review of historical ITC entitlements. Credits that were technically available but not claimed in earlier reporting periods may still be relevant to reducing or eliminating a proposed reassessment, provided they meet the requirements of the ETA and fall within the framework the court has affirmed.
"The Tax Court's decision in Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King is an important clarification of how subsection 296(2) operates when the CRA is assessing net tax," said Jeremy Scott, Canadian tax lawyer at Jeremy Scott Tax Law. "What this means practically is that businesses facing a GST/HST reassessment should not accept the CRA's figures at face value without first examining whether unclaimed input tax credits from prior periods should have been applied. The statute requires it, and the court has now affirmed that obligation clearly."

Jeremy Scott Tax Law's Focus on Indirect Tax Disputes

Jeremy Scott Tax Law provides legal counsel to businesses, corporations, and tax practitioners navigating CRA indirect tax audits, objections, and appeals before the Tax Court of Canada. The firm's analysis of Ontario Tire Stewardship v The King reflects its focus on statutory interpretation of the Excise Tax Act and on equipping clients with the legal arguments necessary to respond effectively when the CRA's assessment methodology is open to challenge.
The firm advises clients across Canada on GST/HST compliance, audit defense, and Tax Court appeals, with an emphasis on cases where the correct interpretation of the ETA has a direct bearing on the quantum of tax assessed. The publication of this analysis is intended to assist business owners, in-house tax teams, and external advisors in understanding how the court's reasoning can be applied to active or anticipated disputes involving unclaimed input tax credits ITCs and CRA net tax assessments.

About Jeremy Scott Tax Law

Jeremy Scott Tax Law is a Canadian tax law firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing legal services in the areas of CRA audits, tax disputes, and Tax Court of Canada appeals. The firm advises businesses and individuals on matters involving the Income Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act, and related federal tax legislation. Jeremy Scott Tax Law is located at 168 Hobsons Lake Drive, Suite 301, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0G4. The firm can be reached by phone at +1 (902) 403-7201 or by email at jeremy@jeremyscott.ca.
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Legendary Decks Explains Permit Review Before Aging Deck Replacement and Demolition Begins

MAPLETON, UT - November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Before an aging deck comes down and a replacement goes up, homeowners need to understand which permits and approvals the proposed work may require. Demolition and new construction can involve separate considerations, depending on the project and local requirements. Legendary Decks, a Mapleton contractor that offers complete residential deck replacements, can include both removal and new construction in a project plan. The city, not the contractor, determines which requirements apply to the proposed work.
Before moving ahead with a rebuild, homeowners should confirm the requirements with Mapleton's Community Development staff. The deck's size, height above grade, attachment to the home, and proposed replacement design may all be relevant to that review. Homeowners should not assume that a small deck or a like-for-like replacement is automatically exempt from permit requirements. Confirming the rules for the specific project can help prevent delays or unexpected changes once work begins.

Before asking the city about a rebuild, a homeowner needs to know what stands there now and what will replace it. Relevant details include whether the old deck attaches to the house, its height above the ground, and whether the replacement will retain the same size and stair layout. A different footprint or an added cover changes the proposal, even if the work is casually described as a replacement. Clear measurements and a description of both the old and new structures give the Building Department a better basis for its answer.
Removal is part of the job, not just a step before the new boards arrive. The company's Mapleton replacement page says it takes down and disposes of old residential decks and puts that work in a written estimate. It looks at visible supports during the site visit. The visit cannot expose every hidden connection or buried footing. If demolition reveals a problem, the homeowner and contractor may need to discuss a revised scope before construction moves ahead.
The permit question should be settled separately from the choice of decking. Homeowners should confirm how to submit any required building permit application through Mapleton's official channels. Legendary Decks says either the homeowner can apply or permit acquisition can be included in the agreed project scope. When application drawings are needed, an outside provider prepares them. A neighborhood association, if one applies to the property, has its own review process; the homeowner handles that submission. Neither an HOA decision nor an estimate substitutes for the city's determination.
A full rebuild also offers a chance to fix the layout that made the old deck awkward. Stairs may need a different route to the yard, or a sloping site may call for a closer look at the supports. Legendary Decks lists foundations, wood framing, composite or PVC boards, stairs, and railing among the possible parts of a replacement. The written plan should say which of those parts are included for the particular home. They are not automatic additions to every project.
Homeowners comparing proposals should clarify which components will be removed, who will handle disposal, and which supports will be replaced. They should also establish who will submit any required permit applications and whether the project scope includes drawings. These details matter because a full replacement differs from a visit to repair a single board. Legendary Decks says its service centers on new residential decks and complete rebuilds rather than routine maintenance or small repairs. That distinction should be clear before the project is scheduled.


Confirming Mapleton's permit requirements is an important first step, but the decision depends on the actual deck and the proposed work. Describing the old structure, planning the removal and new build together, and confirming the city's requirements can help prevent a mistaken assumption from becoming a costly problem. Legendary Decks helps homeowners plan complete deck replacements, with a project-specific plan that the homeowner and the city can both review.
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Legendary Decks
Jeff Gassman
jgassman09@gmail.com
391 Sherman St, Mapleton, UT 84664, USA

Roofing Company Opens Apprenticeship Program for Area Residents

November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew has opened a paid apprenticeship program that recruits and trains entry-level roofing workers from North Miami and the surrounding neighborhoods. The first cohort begins field training in January 2027, with applications accepted through December.
The program places apprentices alongside experienced crew members on active residential and commercial projects, combining supervised field work with classroom instruction in jobsite safety, fall protection and material handling. Participants earn wages throughout the training period and progress through documented skill checkpoints rather than a fixed calendar schedule.

Recruitment is directed at residents of Miami-Dade County, with outreach running through neighborhood associations, community centers and local workforce organizations. The company has stated that applicants are not required to hold prior construction experience, and that the program is open to career changers as well as recent high school graduates.
“The trades in South Florida are facing a straightforward arithmetic problem, which is that experienced roofers are retiring faster than new ones are entering the field,” said a spokesperson for Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew. “Hiring and training locally keeps that knowledge in the neighborhoods where the work is actually being done.”
Apprentices receive instruction across the roofing systems common to the region, including tile, metal, asphalt shingle, modified bitumen and single-ply flat assemblies. Coursework also addresses the wind-uplift and water-intrusion requirements that govern coastal construction, along with the inspection and documentation practices that follow severe weather events.
The company has committed to retaining apprentices who complete the program as full crew members, subject to project volume. A second cohort is planned for mid-2027, and the roofing company in Miami intends to expand the number of training positions if the first group completes at the rate projected.
Operating as a roofing contractor in Miami and the adjacent municipalities, the firm performs roof installation, replacement, repair and maintenance for residential and commercial property owners. Its work also covers roof inspection, roof coating, attic ventilation, gutter installation and repair, skylight installation and emergency roofing response across new construction, re-roofing and repair projects.
The spokesperson noted that the apprenticeship follows a period of steady demand for re-roofing work across older housing stock in the North Miami area, much of it driven by insurance requirements and by roof assemblies reaching the end of their service life. Staffing those projects with locally trained crews has become a practical requirement rather than a preference, according to the company.
Community organizations interested in referring candidates or hosting an information session may contact the company directly through its contact page. Application details and program requirements are available at Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew.
About Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew
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Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew is a licensed and insured roofing contractor based in North Miami, Florida, serving residential and commercial property owners throughout the Miami metropolitan area. The company provides roof installation, replacement, repair, maintenance, inspection and coating, along with attic ventilation, gutter work, skylight installation and emergency roofing response. Its crews work across tile, metal, asphalt shingle, modified bitumen and single-ply flat roofing systems for new construction, re-roofing and repair projects.
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Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew
Guys Roofing Contractor Miami Crew
(786) 673-4306
guysroofingcontractor@gmail.com
1175 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161

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Contractor Expands Dry-Season Roof Replacement Scheduling

November 02, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - 
Real Roofing Contractor Miami Inc has opened scheduling for residential roof replacements through the South Florida dry season, the stretch from late November into April when rainfall typically drops off. The company stated that replacement projects will be booked in neighborhood groupings around its Northwest Fifth Avenue location, with priority given to properties where a prior inspection has already documented end-of-life conditions.
The scheduling change follows what the company described as a recurring pattern in its own records, in which replacement work is requested during the wettest months and then delayed repeatedly by weather, extending the period a property sits under a compromised roof. Grouping projects geographically and placing them in the drier months is intended to reduce the number of partial tear-offs left exposed between crew visits.

Every replacement estimate issued under the scheduling program will be accompanied by a written comparison of the material options applicable to the structure, covering asphalt shingle, tile and metal systems along with the expected service life, weight considerations and underlayment requirements of each. The company stated that the comparison is provided whether or not the property owner proceeds, and that it is meant to give homeowners a basis for discussing the work with insurers and lenders.
Roof replacement in Miami is governed by wind-load and attachment standards written for a coastal environment, and reroofing frequently triggers code requirements that did not apply when the original roof was installed. According to the company, those requirements are a common source of confusion for property owners comparing estimates, because two quotes can differ substantially depending on how each contractor accounts for deck repair, secondary water barriers and fastening schedules.
“The part most property owners do not see coming is what happens after the old roof comes off,” said a spokesperson for Real Roofing Contractor Miami Inc. “Deck condition is only partly visible from above, and the honest answer before a tear-off is a range rather than a number. Putting the material comparison and the possible deck work in writing at the estimate stage keeps that conversation from happening on day two of a project.”
The company has worked in residential roofing and construction in the area for more than two decades, handling inspections, repairs, replacements, installations and preventive maintenance, along with gutter, siding and fence work. Replacement projects scheduled under the program include removal of existing roofing material, deck inspection and repair where required, installation of underlayment and the finished roof system, and site cleanup.
Property owners selecting a roofing company in Miami are advised by the company to confirm licensing and insurance, obtain written estimates that itemize deck repair separately, and ask how a contractor documents the condition of the structure once the old material is removed. The company noted that a replacement carried out during the drier months generally allows for more consistent scheduling than one started in the middle of the rainy season.
Capacity for the dry-season program is limited by crew availability, and the company stated that requests for roof replacement in Miami received after the schedule fills will be placed in sequence for the following period. Inspections and emergency repair work for active leaks and storm damage continue on the regular schedule and are not affected by the change.
Additional information about the scheduling program is available on the company website.
About Real Roofing Contractor Miami Inc


Real Roofing Contractor Miami Inc is a licensed and insured residential roofing and construction company operating as a roofing company in Miami, Florida. Established more than twenty years ago, the company provides roof inspections, repairs, replacements and installations, along with gutter installation and repair, siding installation and repair, fence installation and storm damage restoration. The company works from a facility at 2150 NW 5th Ave in Miami.
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Real Roofing Contractor Miami Inc
(786) 733-3676
realroofingcontractor@gmail.com
2820 NW 5th Pl, Miami, FL 33127