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Patrick White, MD, of BJC Hospice

Patrick White, MD, of BJC Hospice, St. Louis is Inaugural Recipient of Delta Distinguished Scholar Award

PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Care Rx today announced the first-ever recipient of the Delta Distinguished Scholar award. Patrick White, MD, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM, chief medical officer of BJC Hospice, St. Louis, and assistant professor of medicine at Washington University, has received an initial $25,000 research grant, with a $500,000 lifetime potential, for study into the comparative and cost effectiveness of pharmaceuticals.

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Improves Mortgage QC Audit TRK Connection’s Insight RDM

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection, a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced that Salt Lake City-based Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) has experienced significant improvement in the efficiency of its mortgage quality control (QC) auditing process. PRMI was the first mortgage lender to leverage Insight Risk and Defect Management (RDM), TRK's flagship mortgage QC audit platform, for its in-house pre-funding and post-closing loan audits.
Greyling’s Bundschuh and Collier

Greyling’s Bundschuh and Collier to present at April 2017 Risk Management Conferences

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that managing principal Gregg Bundschuh and client executive and professional services risk consultant Kent Collier of Greyling Insurance Brokerage - a Division of EPIC, are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals presenting at two high profile events targeting the needs of large Construction and Design firms.

Be Alert for Job Offer You Can’t Refuse: ‘Unpaid Caregiver,’ says Long-Term Care Leader ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "America faces a senior health crisis that is also an employment crisis," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies. In most U.S. households an out-of-the-blue "job offer" will suddenly appear.
Jeanne Braun

Jeanne Braun joins The Capacity Group an EPIC Company as President, Health Care Strategy Group

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity Group of NY LLC (CGNY), a division of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company and a retail property & casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefit consultant, announced today that Jeanne Braun has joined the firm as president of CGNY's newly established Health Care Strategy Group.

Lake George, N.Y. Log & Timber Frame Home Show for 2017 has Free Seminarsto Learn from Experts

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y., April 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Residents of the Lake George, New York area and its surrounding communities who are harboring the dream to build, renovate, or maintain a log home are invited to speak with the industry's top log home and timber frame companies and builders along with industry experts during the Lake George, N.Y. Log & Timber Frame Home Show being held at the Lake George Forum, May 5-7, 2017.

DVDFab 2017 Easter Deals on Blu-ray and DVD Apps: Save up to 30-percent

BEIJING, China, April 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 13, Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, reveals its secret plan for the 2017 Easter Holiday Celebration to the public, offering up to 30 percent discount on an array of selected products. The promotion starts today, and runs through May 8.

Nevada’s Twelve 11 Media Names Kristin Messerli Managing Editor of ‘Mortgage Women’

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Twelve 11 Media, the Publisher of "Mortgage Women Magazine" and "Mortgage Compliance Magazine," announced today that Kristin Messerli has been named Managing Editor of Mortgage Women Magazine. Kristin officially started on April 1, 2017 and the May-June 2017 issue of "Mortgage Women Magazine" will be the first issue produced under Kristin's leadership.

Outstanding Graduate Medical Student Ms. Xinxin Zhang Named 2017 Koch Kellan Scholar

PORTLAND, Ore., April 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and device company, announced today that Xinxin Zhang has been named its 2017 Koch Kellan Scholar. Paragon Gives, a Paragon BioTeck initiative, awards the Koch Kellan Scholarship to an outstanding graduate medical student committed to pursuing a clinical, teaching or research career in ophthalmology.

EPIC Insurance’s Dan Houston to Present Best Practices on Data Breach Response at Georgia PRIMA Risk Management Conference

ATLANTA, Ga., April 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal Dr. Dan Houston will present at Georgia Public Risk Management Association's (PRIMA) Annual Education Series on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia.

DayStar Books In Michigan Introduces Website and eBook to Keep Gardeners Informed on Tips to Reduce Gardening Prices

DETROIT, Mich., April 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DayStar Books has launched a new website and companion eBook offering lesser known tips and techniques to consumers on factors affecting gardening prices entitled "Eastern Market Flower Deals."

2017 is a Good Year for Importing Fiber Laser Cutting Machines from China, says MORN Tech

SHANDONG, China, April 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Made in China" now has become a clangorous slogan from the orient. China has always been striving to upgrade "Made in China" to "Create in China" by virtue of nationwide effort, says MORN Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer Acquisition Experts Publish Book, ‘How to Acquire Your First Million Customers’

DENVER, Colo., April 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Digital marketing veterans Ken McDonald and Chris Newton have written and published "How to Acquire Your First Million Customers," a book about growing online businesses through a variety of customer acquisition and online marketing techniques. The book is available this week as a free download on Amazon to celebrate the launch.

Florida Attorney David Shapiro Named a 10 Best Attorney by The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

SARASOTA, Fla., April 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David Shapiro of the civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been inducted into the 2017 10 Best Attorney's by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys.

Mahle Cool Air Expands Its HVAC Service Center in Venice Florida, Relocating to Larger Office

VENICE, Fla., April 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Air conditioning and HVAC specialist Mahle Cool Air and Heating has expanded operations and relocated into a larger office location. Citing the need to expand operations to its growing client base, the Bryant Factory Authorized and NATE certified central air conditioning service provider Mahle Cool Air & Heating has relocated to a larger space.

SUDC Foundation Announces 37 U.S. State Proclamations Raise Awareness on Mysterious Childhood Deaths

CEDAR GROVE, N.J., April 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The emotional trauma associated with losing a child is overwhelming. But when that loss is combined with a total lack of explanation, grief can become far more complicated, says the SUDC Foundation. Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is the sudden unexplained death of a child over the age of one which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation is conducted.

Hellboy Hell Water Whiskey to Debut at XXX Distillery LLC in Tennessee

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn., April 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Horse Comics and Prestige Imports LLC has selected XXX Distillery LLC's two locations to produce Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey. "We selected these craft distillers based on product quality, production capability and great tasting cinnamon whiskey," says Tom Cleaver, Prestige Imports LLC founder.

Hope LoanPort (HLP) to Offer Automated Asset Verification through Partnership with FormFree

BALTIMORE, Md., April 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HLP (Hope LoanPort) today announced it will integrate FormFree's AccountChek(TM) automated asset verification service into its communication platform, making it easier for consumers and HUD-certified, nonprofit housing counselors to apply for loan modifications and other options to avoid foreclosure.

A Healthier Home, North Carolina, Receives 5th Consecutive Angie’s List ‘Super Service Award’

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., April 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A Healthier Home LLC, western North Carolina's leading environmental green and healthy home assessment provider has been awarded the prestigious Super Service Award from Angie's List for the 5th consecutive year.
EDUPOINT

Charles County Public Schools in Maryland Select Synergy Analytics Module by Edupoint

LA PLATA, Md., April 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to implement the company's new Synergy Analytics solution, currently available to alpha adopters. CCPS serves over 26,000 students across 36 campuses in Maryland.

EPIC Insurance’s Mark Millard and Michael Turk to present at 2017 RIMS Annual Conference

STAMFORD, Conn., April 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principals Mark Millard and Michael Turk are among the featured risk management and insurance professionals who will be presenting at the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition being held in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 23-26.

Healthcare Experts Gather Nov. 9-10 in Las Vegas to Discuss Global Problems of Healthcare-acquired Infection C.diff

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation's 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. on November 9 & 10, 2017 at UNLV-Thomas and Mack Center. A panel of C. diff. survivors will join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

Tenorshare Updates UltData with Support for Newest iOS 10.3

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Apple recently announced its iOS 10.3 release and it looks like really awesome with big features we have never heard of. However, issues always come along with changes. Breaking: Tenorshare UltData has been improved to support iOS 10.3 and iTunes 12.6. Today, we will take a close look at this amazing data recovery and iOS repair tool.

Florida Attorney Bernard Walsh Earns Top Honors In Law for 2017

BRADENTON, Fla., April 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard Walsh from the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has received top honors from the legal industry. Walsh has been inducted into the Lawyers of Distinction 2017, Top 10% of Attorneys in the United States.

GracePointe Church Enhances Re-Branding Effort with New Number from RingBoost

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., March 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GracePointe Church of the Nazarene in central Florida received a unique offering this month, as the team at RingBoost agreed to donate a custom phone number to the Lake Mary-based organization. With its unforgettable new number hooked up in no time, GracePointe is all set to take the church's message to an increasingly large audience in the weeks and months to come.

Edupoint Education Growth in Arizona Continues with Creighton School District

PHOENIX, Ariz., March 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by Creighton School District to implement the company's Synergy Student Information System - replacing Infinite Campus(R).

Get Prepared for 2017 World Backup Day with AOMEI Tech – Don’t be an April Fool

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Friday, March 31 is the yearly World Backup Day. As the easiest backup service provider, AOMEI Technology is very pleased to remind you to backup data in advance in case of any unexpected issues. These days, 5,000 computers get stolen or lost in USA, one out of ten computers infected with virus every month, nearly one-third of data disasters caused by accident, and over ninety percent of computer users have experienced hardware failure.

Knox Trail Council and Old Colony Council Approve Merger for new Massachusetts Boy Scouts Council

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., March 29, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following their respective Special Council Meetings, the Knox Trail Council and the Old Colony Council announced today the approval of their consolidation and merger to form a new Boy Scout Council. This new council will serve youth and young adults from the metrowest to southeastern Massachusetts.

Brent Chandler, FormFree’s Founder, Named a ‘Tech All-Star’ by Mortgage Bankers Association

ATLANTA, Ga., March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced that its Founder and President Brent Chandler was one of five mortgage technology innovators recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in its 2017 MBA Insights Tech All-Stars award. The award, now in its 16th year, recognizes "industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions in mortgage technology."

Wondershare dr.fone Offers Day Zero Compatibility Support for Apple iOS 10.3

LONDON, U.K., March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondershare, a top-ranking software company, is excited to announce that its newly-updated dr.fone toolkit for iOS is the world's first data recovery solution to be fully compatible with iOS/iCloud 10.3. dr.fone is the world's first and best provider of iOS and Android data recovery software. It has all the tools needed to keep mobile phones running at 100 percent.

Simplifile VP Nancy Alley Honored as 2017 ‘Tech All-Star’ by Mortgage Bankers Association

PROVO, Utah, March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Simplifile Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley was one of five mortgage technology innovators honored by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as a 2017 MBA Insights Tech All-Star.

ARMCO’s Phil McCall Earns Prestigious 2017 Tech All-Star Award from the Mortgage Banking Association

CHICAGO, Ill., March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National Technology Conference & Expo -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that Chief Operating Officer Phil McCall has won the Mortgage Banking Association's (MBA) 2017 Tech All-Star Award.

Maxwell Mortgage Automation Enhanced with The Work Number® from Equifax

DENVER, Colo., March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, unveiled today a partnership with Equifax Inc., a global information solutions provider, that will provide Maxwell customers and their borrowers with a faster, more seamless experience, beginning with automated employment and income verification through its proprietary database, The Work Number(R) (TWN).

Asset-Level Lease Accounting in 2017 Webinar to be Hosted by LeaseAccelerator

GREAT FALLS, Va., March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator announced today that it will be hosting an educational webinar on Asset-level lease accounting and its role in implementing ASC 842 and IFRS 16. The new lease accounting standards, introduced last year, will require companies to track real estate, equipment, and embedded leases as assets and liabilities on their balance sheets by end of 2018.

STEM-CAN offers Real Help for a Milwaukee Public School

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 28, 2017, the Treasurer of STEM-CAN Supporters (SCS) sent a $2,500 check to Fritz Blandon, Principal of Milwaukee Allen-Field Elementary School as a donation for the immediate purchase of Student Leadership Blazers and seven compound microscopes along with some minor supplies.

Family Promise of Morris County NJ Recognizes Volunteer with Community Impact Award

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J., March 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family Promise of Morris County announced today that it will be recognizing volunteers and community service at its annual Evening of Promise event on March 30 at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph, N.J. Special honors this year will go to Community Impact Award winner, Becky Pruitt, who serves as Congregation Coordinator for Ledgewood Baptist Church.

In Mississippi, Lil Uzi Vert Headlines 2017 Spring Break Explosion Music Festival at MGM Park Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss., March 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On this tenth anniversary of the Mississippi Spring Break Weekend, Splash Life Booking LLC is announcing the 1st annual Spring Break Explosion music festival, to be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at MGM Park. For a decade now, college students and those seeking a white sandy beach getaway, come from all over the south to Biloxi for parties and other regional events during the "Mississippi Spring Break" weekend.

Attorney David Goldman Supports Westcoast School for Human Development’s 45th Annual Banquet

SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh has sponsored and attended the Westcoast School for Human Development's 45th Annual Banquet.

On The London Terror Attack and Travel Insurance Coverage

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When terrorism struck London yesterday, many travelers were left with unanswered questions about how their travel plans and in-process trips would be affected. If you hold an existing travel insurance plan with a cancellation provision for terrorist events, TravelInsurance.com suggests that you contact your issuer for complete coverage details.

Mobile Cooking App Teaches Families Recipes, Nutrition, Health, Wellness through Comics & Animation

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black Streak Entertainment, LLC has developed a new mobile cooking app that has changed the way kids and families cook, eat, and view food called the Black Streak Kitchen App. Through this app, the company publishes recipes in the form of comics featuring their original characters that teach kids, teens, parents and families about cooking, nutrition, world cultures, health and wellness.

Nunnbetter Dance Theatre in NJ Advances to The Youth America Grand Prix Dance Finals in NYC

BERGENFIELD, N.J., March 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nunnbetter Dance Theatre (NDT), one of Bergen County, New Jersey's premier dance schools, is proud to announce that all three ensemble pieces entered into the Youth America Grand Prix competition earlier this year were awarded a spot in the NYC Finals taking place April 8 and 9, 2017 in New York City.

No Stomach For Cancer Announces Stomach Cancer Awareness Event at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

SEATTLE, Wash., March 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- No Stomach For Cancer, an international advocacy organization for stomach cancer, will host its fourth "Spotlight on Gastric Cancer" on Friday, May 12 at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Pelton Auditorium in Seattle, Wash.

Cloudvirga Welcomes AccountChek Asset Verification into Its intelligent Mortgage Platform

ATLANTA, Ga., March 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced that cloudvirga(SM), developer of the automated, cloud-based intelligent Mortgage Platform(R) (iMP), has selected AccountChek(TM) for automated asset verification. Cloudvirga's custom integration of AccountChek into the iMP collects borrower account information early in the loan application process and offers a seamless asset verification experience.

Wondershare’s Latest dr.fone Toolkit Supports ‘Screen Unlock’ Feature for Samsung and LG

LONDON, U.K., March 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mobile software brand, Wondershare, has announced the much anticipated release of the latest version of its popular dr.fone toolkit for Android, which has been expanded to now support Android "screen unlock" for both Samsung and LG devices.

Fintech Innovators, LBA Ware Adds Matthew Marshall as Solutions Consultant

MACON, Ga., March 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced it has hired Matthew Marshall as a solutions consultant to support the firm's sales efforts. In this role, Marshall will be responsible for articulating the value proposition of LBA Ware's solutions.
Chuck Simpson

Chuck Simpson of EPIC to Speak at Distribution Contractors Association Safety Congress in New Orleans

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will speak at Distribution Contractors Association's (DCA) Annual Safety Congress on Wednesday, March 29 at 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, La.

Free Brand Precision Marketing Presentation in Florida with Strategist Loren Weisman

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., March 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Palm Beach Business Connection is hosting a free presentation and workshop from Loren Weisman on Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Spoto's Oyster Bar in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This one hour talk is titled "Creating Content to Engage Your Three Audiences Simultaneously."

Ohio’s Energy Optimizers, USA, receives AEP ‘Most Savings Achieved in 2016’ Award

TIPP CITY, Ohio, March 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AEP Ohio has granted Energy Optimizers, USA, the Most Savings Achieved in 2016 award for the company's outstanding performance and contributions to AEP Ohio's energy efficiency programs.

DVDFab Announces 2017 Spring Break Promo with 30-percent off All Cinavia Solution Series

BEIJING, China, March 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 17, Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, unveiled its big promotion for the "2017 Spring Break" time, giving a 25 percent coupon on its best-seller of all time DVDFab All-In-One Lifetime Gift and another 30 percent hot discount on its entire Cinavia solution relevant products.

Tax Time Again, and Millions Could Miss Sizeable Deductions for Long-Term Care Insurance, ACSIA Partners Says

KIRKLAND, Wash., March 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're considering long-term care insurance, or already have a policy, "Tax time is a good time to look for help from Uncle Sam," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies. "And the help you get could be more than negligible."

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