CHICAGO, Ill., May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Health writer DéShond G Barnes has launched a new book “Counteract the Junk: How Research Shows That Fiber Can Counteract the Physiological Effects of Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components — A Flexible Anti-Diet Approach to Staying Healthy” (ISBN: 979-8245516394).

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Research in health and medicine published in scientific journals has shown over time that a sufficient daily recommended intake of fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and other health foods — and to a lesser extent from dietary supplements — can mitigate the health risks associated with junk food by counteracting the physiological effects of saturated fat, calories and other potentially harmful components and effects of junk food. This means that healthy individuals can now maintain healthy cholesterol and body weight, and reduce their risk of chronic diseases with less restriction and greater dietary flexibility — including the freedom to include budget-friendly, longer-lasting ultra-processed foods in their daily diets. These discoveries are uncovered in “Counteract the Junk.” Such discoveries include the following:

CHOLESTEROL AND WEIGHT CONTROL

High-fat junk foods such as cake, ice cream, doughnuts, cookies and pies produce cholesterol-related acids that can clog arteries and raise cholesterol levels over time — opening the door to heart disease. Scientists have identified a special type of soluble fiber found in whole grain oats known as beta glucans that can counteract that effect. According to scientists, beta glucans can remarkably reduce the absorption of dietary fats and control cholesterol and weight by itself, even when added to a diet that includes high-fat foods. Scientists have reported that beta glucans nab cholesterol-related acids produced by dietary fats — ushering them out of the body before they can ravage the heart and arteries and thus lowering the risk of heart disease.

The excess calories in high-fat foods are absorbed by the body and stored as fat, and can cause weight gain over time — opening the door to obesity. Both fiber and antioxidants can counteract that effect. Scientists have reported that fiber helps control weight by reducing the amount of calories the body absorbs. It does that by nabbing calories — speeding them through the digestive system before they can be absorbed and stored as fat. Scientists have also reported that antioxidants help control weight by providing the body with the energy needed to burn fat more efficiently. These actions reduce the likelihood of weight gain and thus lower the risk of obesity.

NITROSAMINES AND PANCREATIC CANCER

Ultra-processed meats such as hot dogs, bacon and sausages contain nitrites. Over time, nitrites can open the door to pancreatic cancer by breaking down and combining with amines to form cancer-causing compounds known as nitrosamines. Vitamins C, E and selenium can counteract that effect. Scientists have reported that vitamins C, E and selenium fight pancreatic cancer by neutralizing nitrites and inhibiting the formation of nitrosamines over time — thus helping to immobilize the cancer-causing process.

HOMOCYSTEINE AND HEART DISEASE

Animal protein foods such as steaks, burgers and ribs can open the door to heart disease and stroke by increasing the body’s production of a potentially dangerous amino acid known as homocysteine. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism. Excessive amounts of homocysteine in the bloodstream open the door to heart disease and stroke by injuring blood vessels, which leads to the buildup of plaque (scar tissue) and narrowing of the carotid arteries. The B vitamins folic acid, vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂ can counteract that effect. Scientists have reported that folic acid, vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂ fight heart disease and stroke by breaking down excess homocysteine into harmless compounds — thus inhibiting injury to blood vessels and narrowing of the carotid arteries.

This research goes as far back as the 1990s and has been conducted at various research centers and institutions across America and abroad over the decades. Complimentary review copies of “Counteract the Junk” will be sent to journalists, editors and other members of the media upon request.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Health writer DéShond G Barnes discovered the “Counteract the Junk” concept in the late 1990s by poring through medical journals and health, nutrition and diet publications for nearly a year, and has practiced the revolutionary “Counteract the Junk” methodology ever since — with incredible success.

By examining nutrition facts labels, calculating the total amount of fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients provided by health foods, and consuming a daily diet containing an average of 100+% of the Recommended Daily Allowance for fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients — Barnes has maintained excellent blood cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body weight over the decades without sacrificing unhealthy junk food favorites.

This has inspired Barnes to share this methodology with the rest of the world by publishing “Counteract the Junk” more than two decades later. Barnes also periodically conducts “Counteract the Junk” seminars at local Y.M.C.A.s in northern Illinois to spread the word about the “Counteract the Junk” methodology. Barnes lives and writes in northern Illinois.

ORIGINAL SOURCES

• Donald L. Brown. Antioxidants and cancer prevention: the epidemiologic evidence. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
• Editors of Prevention^®. Prevention’s Healing With Vitamins. Rodale Press, Inc., 1996.
• James Gordon. Vegetables, fruit and cancer prevention: a review. Journal of the American Medical Association,
• Judy Jameson. Fat-Burning Foods and Other Weight-Loss Secrets. NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc., 1994.
• Mark Bricklin. Prevention Magazine’s Nutrition Advisor. Rodale Press, Inc., 1993.
• Michael Murray. Long-term intake of dietary fiber and decreased risk of coronary heart disease. New England Journal of Medicine,
• Robert Garrison Jr., M.A., R.Ph. and Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. The Nutrition Desk Reference. Keats Publishing, Inc., 1995.
• Selene Yeager and the Editors of Prevention. Prevention’s New Foods For Healing. Rodale Press, Inc., 1999.

For additional information about the book, visit https://www.Amazon.com/Counteract-Junk-Physiological-Saturated-Components/dp/B0GJRC5G13.

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DDISON, Texas, May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Amy Azorandia as chief compliance officer. In this role, Azorandia will lead the company’s compliance strategy, governance framework and risk management infrastructure as Click n’ Close continues to scale its national platform and expand its lending programs.

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As chief compliance officer, Azorandia will be responsible for strengthening enterprise-wide compliance management systems, enhancing regulatory oversight and aligning compliance strategy with operational execution. Her appointment supports Click n’ Close’s continued focus on disciplined growth, loan quality and consistent performance across its wholesale, correspondent and retail channels.

“I’m pleased to welcome Amy to Click n’ Close,” said Ian Kimball, president of Click n’ Close. “Her deep expertise in building scalable compliance frameworks and integrating risk management into operational strategy will be instrumental as we continue to grow the business while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accountability.”

Azorandia brings more than 20 years of mortgage banking experience, with a track record of designing and implementing compliance and risk infrastructure across complex, multi-channel lending platforms. She is recognized for translating regulatory requirements into scalable systems that support production while protecting organizational integrity.

Most recently, Azorandia served as senior vice president of mortgage compliance and systems at Firstrust Bank, where she led regulatory strategy, compliance governance and operational transformation initiatives. She previously held executive leadership roles at GMH Mortgage Services, where she built enterprise compliance programs supporting a multi-state platform exceeding $1 billion in annual originations.

Throughout her career, Azorandia has led the development of risk-based compliance management systems, overseen regulatory examinations and implemented digital and operational enhancements that improve loan quality and efficiency. She is a Certified Mortgage Banker and an active industry leader, serving in multiple leadership roles within the Mortgage Bankers Association and The Mortgage Collaborative.

“Click n’ Close has built a strong foundation centered on innovation, execution and expanding access to homeownership,” Azorandia said. “I look forward to strengthening the company’s compliance infrastructure in a way that supports sustainable growth, enhances operational performance and reinforces confidence across our partners and borrowers.”

About Click n’ Close, Inc.

Click n’ Close, Inc. is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and originators through its wholesale, correspondent and retail channels. The company is an industry leader in proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) programs and a recognized leader in One-Time Close construction lending across conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and Section 184 programs. Through its 1st Tribal Lending division—the nation’s largest originator and servicer of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans—Click n’ Close extends its commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities nationwide.

In operation since 1959, Click n’ Close has remained at the forefront of mortgage innovation, pioneering the adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Backed by a strong financial foundation, Click n’ Close has the balance sheet and warehouse capacity to support and scale its specialized loan programs, providing consistent access to capital and reliable execution for its partners. By maintaining direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors and servicing its loan programs in-house, the company delivers dependable liquidity, loan salability and an enhanced borrower experience.

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DETROIT, Mich., May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Transformational life coach and speaker Karen L. Hatch announces the release of her powerful new book, “Knife in Shining Armor: Overcoming the Shock of Deception” (ISBN: 978-1834189499), published March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing.

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In this deeply personal and empowering work, Hatch shares her journey through covert emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse within a marriage that appeared, on the surface, to be grounded in faith. Through candid storytelling, she reveals how subtle manipulation and deception eroded her sense of self—and how she ultimately reclaimed her identity and purpose.

“Knife in Shining Armor” is more than a story of betrayal and pain; it is a guide for transformation. Readers are invited to move beyond survival and into healing, as Hatch offers insight into breaking cycles of unmet needs and rebuilding self-worth. The book provides a framework for personal growth, encouraging individuals to rise above past wounds and step into a renewed sense of strength and clarity.

Drawing from her own lived experience and professional expertise, Hatch introduces her “R4 Strategies for Transformation”: Resilience, Reinvention, Redefining, and Recovery. These principles serve as a foundation for readers seeking to heal deeply and create lasting change in their lives.

About the Author

Karen L. Hatch is a transformational life coach and speaker who turned a life marked by trauma, disappointment, and divorce into a powerful story of healing and purpose. Earning her degrees later in life, she now helps others rise through her R4 Strategies for Transformation. Through her QueenEquity Life Coaching practice, Hatch empowers individuals – especially women – to heal, reclaim their identity, and walk boldly into their purpose. She believes no storm is too powerful to overcome and that brokenness can give birth to beauty.

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MIAMI, Fla., May 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As global technology and retail leaders accelerate investment in artificial intelligence-driven commerce, Black Friday Lifestyle, a unified consumer platform owned by Empire License, Inc., is emerging as a key player in the evolving race to shape how consumers shop and spend.

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Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Google, and Microsoft are investing heavily in AI-powered shopping tools. However, a critical element remains unclaimed: a globally recognized consumer signal that consistently drives urgency, intent, and spending.

BLACK FRIDAY REPRESENTS THAT SIGNAL.

“Companies are building AI commerce platforms, but technology alone does not create demand,” said Williams, President & CEO of Empire License, Inc. “Black Friday is already embedded in consumer behavior worldwide-it’s where intent turns into action.”

A SCALABLE CONSUMER PLATFORM The Black Friday Lifestyle platform includes:

• Black Friday Select – an AI-powered shopping assistant designed to guide purchasing decisions, compare products, and increase transaction flow
• Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Card – a year-round financial engagement platform designed to drive continuous spending activity culminating in peak seasonal usage
• Black Friday Media & Consumer Platform – a growing entertainment and branding ecosystem designed to expand awareness, engagement, and long-term cultural relevance

Together, these components form a scalable ecosystem positioned at the intersection of AI, commerce, and financial transactions.

STRATEGIC POSITION IN THE AI COMMERCE RACE

Openness to Strategic Acquisition and Partnership

Empire License, Inc. confirmed that it is currently evaluating strategic opportunities, including:

• Acquisition
• Licensing
• Partnerships with global leaders in finance, retail, and technology
• The company believes integrating the Black Friday platform into a larger ecosystem could unlock significant value by combining consumer behavior, transaction infrastructure, and AI-driven engagement.

A MARKET OPPORTUNITY STILL UNCLAIMED

Despite generating tens of billions in annual consumer spending, no single company currently owns how Black Friday actively is monetized across financial systems, AI platforms, and global commerce.

“This is bigger than a shopping day,” Williams added. “It’s about building the infrastructure behind how the world shops.”

ABOUT BLACK FRIDAY LIFESTYLE

Black Friday is a multi-platform consumer ecosystem owned by Empire License, Inc., combining AI-powered shopping technology, financial engagement tools, and media driven brand expansion.

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NEW ORLEANS, La., May 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will showcase its newest innovation—the VJ-4 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescope—at the NBAA Maintenance Conference. Taking place May 5–7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the event brings together aviation maintenance professionals, technicians, and industry leaders to discover advanced technologies designed to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and support regulatory compliance.

PHOTO CAPTION: ViewTech Borescopes showcases advanced remote visual inspection technology at the NBAA Maintenance Conference, demonstrating how high-resolution borescopes streamline aircraft engine inspections and improve maintenance efficiency.

Designed for precision and ease of use, the new 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescope enables inspectors to capture accurate, real-time measurements during visual inspections. This advanced capability helps aviation maintenance teams reduce downtime and eliminate unnecessary disassembly.

“Our newest 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescope represents a significant advancement in remote visual inspection technology,” said James Shomin, Customer Outreach Manager at ViewTech Borescopes. “By combining high-resolution imaging with precise measurement capabilities, we’re giving maintenance professionals the tools they need to increase accuracy, streamline workflows, and maintain the highest safety standards.”

Attendees visiting the ViewTech Borescopes exhibit at booth 601 will experience live demonstrations and learn how their technology can be applied across a wide range of aviation inspection scenarios, including turbine engines, airframes, and critical components.

In addition to the new 3D measurement system, ViewTech’s full lineup of articulating mechanical video borescopes is recognized for its durability, intuitive controls, and high-resolution imaging performance. Paired with the VJ-4, ViewTech’s Borescope Report Maker software streamlines the inspection workflow and produces clear, professional reports that support faster, data-driven maintenance decisions.

Read more about NBAA Maintenance Conference: https://www.viewtech.com/about-us/tradeshows/2026-nbaa-maintenance-conference

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

ViewTech offers an exclusive No-Cost, No-Obligation Demo Program. This program allows end-users the opportunity to evaluate a ViewTech video borescope at their own facility on their own aviation equipment, ensuring the technology meets their specific inspection requirements before any financial commitment.

VJ-3 AND VJ-4 VIDEO BORESCOPE

The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes are nondestructive visual testing instruments used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. With diameters as small as 0.85mm, the VJ-3 and VJ-4 facilitate the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require significant effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes consist of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary circuitry.

ABOUT VIEWTECH BORESCOPES

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America’s top seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

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