Award-winning songwriter, author and spiritual mentor, Jennifer Ruth Russell, announced the release of her new book, Empowered Prayer, available now along with her other titles on Amazon Kindle. In the book, Russell teaches a system of prayer to help readers discover how to tap into the power of their Divine Authority and the calling of the Ascended Masters and the Archangels.

Russell described the book as an introduction into how to pray and the divine power of prayer. She notes that her system can help readers on a spiritual path to change their lives, resurrect their finances, and heal relationships—freeing them to help others in their progress.

"Teaching others how to use prayer to connect with the beauty and energy of the Creative Power of the Universe is my passion," said Russell. "There was a time when my life spun out of control and I experienced deep financial pain. Since I started working with the Ascended Masters, Archangels, and the entire Company of Heaven, and put into practice a whole new simple system of prayer, everything in my life went to another level of co-creation. I'm proud to introduce Empowered Prayer to guide others on their path to command their Light through the power of their word."

Empowered Prayer offers prayer that Russell describes as super effective and powerful. As a spiritual mentor and Lightworker, or one who feels an enormous pull to help others expand their consciousness, Russell believes that prayer can change lives quickly and easily.

"Prayer calls the Angels to you instantly and lifts you up to a higher frequency so that you can thrive," she said.

Readers who received advanced copies of the book had many positive reviews to share, including Maggie, who shared that "As I learned Empowered Prayer, I began to see that my word is powerful. I learned how to connect to my heart's desire and bring that into my life. It has brought me hope and a spark of what is possible and how to work with the physical world and the spiritual world in ways that support me."

The reader went on to note that she considered Empowered Prayer a key part of her healing from cancer in addition to conventional and alternative medicine and supportive therapies.

Empowered Prayer is another step towards Russell's life vision to uplift and empower Lightworkers to live abundantly and transform the world with songs and prayers that open the heart.

In addition to this newly released book, Jennifer Ruth Russell's Mother Mary Series, published by Remba Publishing, includes the titles 21 Days to Abundance through the Immaculate Heart of Mother Mary and How to Create with Mother Mary and Friends.

Shop the entire series on Amazon and visit AngelsofAbundanceAscensionAcademy.com and JenniferRuthRusselll.com to learn more about the author and her work to support Lightworkers on their journeys.

For over 18 years, Jennifer Ruth Russell has been a spiritual mentor. Jennifer trained at Agape International Spiritual Center under Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith.

Since then, she has mentored thousands of clients and students. Jennifer helps them, along with the Heavenly Realms, to heal their hearts and lives by connecting to the Light of their own Divinity.

If you'd like more information please call Jennifer at (818)244-5661 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Several countries in the European Union (EU) have announced bans on the importation of food contact products made from bamboo-melamine. In some cases, these countries also require the removal of these products from the market.

Country responses include:

• Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux countries) – requires operators to withdraw food contact ‘bamboo-melamine’ plastics immediately (enforcement from Q2 2021)
• Finland – ban on the importation of food contact plastic materials containing bamboo fiber or unauthorized vegetable fibers + withdrawal from sale
• Ireland – ban on food contact plastics containing unauthorized additives derived from bamboo
• Spain – has reminded operatives that food contact plastics containing bamboo fibers, etc. are not authorized under the Food Contact Plastics Regulation and are therefore not permitted on EU markets + recommendation to remove articles from sale

Stakeholders should also be aware that Austria has rejected cups and tableware made from a mix of bamboo fibers, melamine and maize on several occasions and issued notifications via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF portal).

These announcements follow a 2020 note by the Expert Working Group on Food Contact Materials (FCM) covering food contact plastic materials and articles containing ground bamboo (‘bamboo-melamine’) or other similar constituents. This concluded that ground bamboo, bamboo flour, and many similar substances, such as corn, are not in the Union List of Authorized Substances (Union List) in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 10/2011 (Food Contact Plastics Regulation). Products containing these additives are therefore not in compliance with regulatory compositional requirements.

Stakeholders should be aware that authorization has been given for:

• Wood flour and fibers, untreated
• Sunflower seed hulls 

Additionally, the specific migration values for melamine and formaldehyde in products made with bamboo additives have often been found to be substantially higher than those permitted under the Food Contact Plastics Regulation. 

SGS Food Contact Materials Services

SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Materials Services. 

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LONDON, March 17th, 2021. The Childhood Trust, London’s child poverty charity, has launched its new website, designed and developed by JBi Digital on a pro-bono basis.

The new website’s launch marks an important step for The Childhood Trust in its bid to build a stronger digital presence and boost online donations.

The Childhood Trust’s previous website was outdated and content heavy, failing to offer an optimised experience for its users. The priority for this project was therefore to build a visual, user-focused website which reflects the charity’s values and successes, while providing a smooth donation journey for visitors.

In the words of Laurence Guinness, Chief Executive of The Childhood Trust: “The website is everything we could have asked for and more. JBi’s designers have elevated the brand and helped to redefine who we are. If you’re a charity and you need to enhance your digital presence, you need friends like JBi on your side. I cannot think of a better partner and we are forever grateful.”

Riley McNair, The Childhood Trust’s Engagement Manager, had this to say: “I cannot speak highly enough of the JBi team. Everything was done in a timely manner and we were well supported throughout; there was a lot of care and thoughtfulness on JBi’s part which we really appreciated. It made the experience both enjoyable and stress free.”

David Gelb, Managing Director of JBi Digital, had this to say: “We are absolutely delighted to have launched The Childhood Trust’s new website. It is a fantastic charity which raises millions every year and will be of huge help to families affected by COVID-19. We can’t wait to support its mission in any way that we can as the charity looks to improve its digital communication and amplify its important message.”

Now that the website has been launched, the JBi team will continue to actively support The Childhood Trust’s campaigns by offering digital assistance and expertise, contributing to its community work and leading team fundraising activities.

About The Childhood Trust

Founded in 2013, The Childhood Trust funds grassroots charities and projects through match-funding, with the goal of providing support to the 700,000 children living below the poverty line in London. The charity operates on the belief that every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood, actively looking to partner with and fund the very best initiatives and projects. The Childhood Trust’s mission has been made all the more important in recent times, as the impact of COVID-19 is felt by families across the country.

About JBi Digital

JBi Digital is a leading, London-based digital experience agency, offering strategic, creative, technical and digital marketing services. https://www.jbidigital.co.uk/

Orlando, Fl: March 18, 2021 – El Plomero Latino Inc has been at the heart of three Florida communities for ten years and continues to serve with distinction today, fulfilling its mission to "rebuild customer trust in the plumbing industry."

The company, set up by David Sierra, offers a host of plumbing services from drain cleans to complex sewer and water line replacement projects in Florida's Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

The five-strong workforce has a collective aim to maintain an honest, friendly, and courteous service to customers and provide industry-beating standards to ensure their clients can get back to a regular routine.

Whatever plumbing issues homeowners face, the company stands by its four guiding pillars to be their first choice – they are family owned and operated; they guarantee 100% customer satisfaction; maintain a flat-rate pricing policy for a job, and their technicians won't leave until a job is completed.

Their full scope of services include commercial plumbing, drain cleans, hydro-jetting, sewer camera inspection, sewer line repair and replacement, toilets and faucets installation, solving water leaks and water heater repair and replacement.

"By combining our etiquette with our work ethic, we end up with a client-for-life formula, which helps us earn trust and business with a one-of-a-kind customer experience," added Sierra.

He added that each technician is also fully licensed, passed strict background checks and insured to ensure that no matter how big or small a job is, they get it done right the first time, every time.

"With a combined experience of 29 years, you can trust the expertise and skills of our plumbers. We don't cut corners or take shortcuts that compromise the quality of the job," said Sierra.

Testimonials from clients demonstrate they are, indeed, delivering five-star service. “El Plomero Latino offer quick and professional service. I called them today and got same day service at a reasonable price,” commented Rosely T.

For more information on El Plomero Latino, or to schedule an appointment, contact (407) 362-7654. View their services and their discounts at https://elplomerolatino.com/.