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In Georgia, Red Ocean Tattoo of Savannah is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

SAVANNAH, Ga., April 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc. officially announces the Tatt2Away(R) non-laser tattoo removal system is now available for the first time in the greater Savannah, Georgia area with Red Ocean Tattoo's founder Ben Kelly. The downtown location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. Bringing into their high quality of service and products, the all natural system.

Updates on The People's Democratic Movement Public Meeting held in North Caicos

BOTTLE CREEK, North Caicos, April 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The People's Democratic Movement started their tour around the Islands with a series of public meetings to promote their initiatives. North Caicos was the first island to receive the party and their supporters. The main topics covered on the meeting were crime, security, the 2016 budget and its failings, issues affecting the islands of North and Middle Caicos.

In Minnesota, Project EverGreen's 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.' Announces Disk Golf Course Project for Park

BELLE PLAINE, Minn., April 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Project EverGreen, a national non-profit promoting the value of preserving and revitalizing managed green spaces, is bringing its 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.'(TM) Initiative to Court Square Park in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.

MOVIE NEWS: 'The Kamasutra Garden' is new feature film about Kamasutra now in production in Los Angeles

RUSKIN, Fla., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Merchants Entertainment LLC announces production of the 140 minute feature film, 'The Kamasutra Garden,' which takes viewers on a journey to a brothel in Nevada where the girls earn their money by pleasuring men using the Kamasutra techniques. The feature film is based on the acclaimed novel 'The Kamasutra Garden.'

JenCap Holdings Acquires New Jersey and San Diego-based Trivedi-Capacity Associates

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings, LLC, a consolidator of specialty insurance distribution and program management businesses, including managing general agencies, specialty program underwriters, transactional wholesale brokers and captive managers, has acquired specialist MGA and wholesaler Trivedi-Capacity Associates, LLC. JenCap Holdings, LLC is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.

Do-It-Yourself Long-Term Care Can Have High Hidden Costs, says ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rate increases by some long-term care insurance carriers should not scare people off, according to Denise Gott. 'Even if a particular policy's premium seems high,' she says, 'it may be a bargain compared to the alternative, family caregiving.' Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Back-to-Back Gates Millennium Scholarships to assist Rising High School Seniors

LAKE CITY, S.C., April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mychal Wynn, author, consultant, college planning expert, and Founder/CEO of the Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity, a Marietta, Georgia-based nonprofit assisting students from underserved and underrepresented communities with college and financial aid planning announced that Lake City High School senior, Rebeca Pacheco, has been selected as the school's second Gates Millennium in as many years.

Working with County Recorders, Simplifile Q1-2016 Report Shows 3 Out of 4 Transactions Eligible to be E-Recorded

PROVO, Utah, April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today released quarterly figures summarizing the organization's activities and achievements from January through March 2016.

Altavera Mortgage Services Notes Uptick in Non-QM Activity from Originators in Q1/2016

DENVER, Colo., April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, reports a marked uptick in non-Qualified Mortgage (non-QM) inquiries in the first quarter of 2016. According to President and Founder Brian Simons, staffing requests from Altavera's clients suggest the industry is preparing for increased business in Q2 and the second half of 2016.

DVDFab April Mega Sale 2016 Goes Live

BEIJING, China, April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, today surprisingly kicks off another round of promotions under the theme of April Mega Sale, giving customers a very rare chance to buy its Passkey software with an astounding 50-percent discount, or get the lifetime version as a free gift by ordering its No.1 hot seller DVDFab All-In-One Lifetime Gift. The Mega Sale starts today and ends on May 9, 2016. Read on for more details.

Lacey Johnson, CFP, Joins Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors as Director in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Lacey Johnson has joined the firm as a Director and Wealth Advisor. In this role, Ms. Johnson will be responsible for advising high-net-worth clients on a range of wealth management issues, as well as helping to grow the firm's client base.

OpenClose Adds Industry Veteran Michael Falce to Handle Increasing Demand for its Multi-Channel LOS

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that industry veteran Michael Falce has been hired as a vice president, enterprise account executive. In this role, he will work with lending entities of various types and sizes to utilize OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS and additional software solutions.

TeamSnap Reaches Milestone: 10 Million Customers Now Use Its Sports Team Management Platform

BOULDER, Colo., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life, today announced that a milestone 10 million coaches, administrators, organizers, parents and players now use its online and mobile apps to streamline group activities.

Get or Stay Fit with Innovative Multipurpose GRATITUDE Roller

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gratitude Wellness, a health and fitness product manufacturing company, recently announced that it is raising funds via Kickstarter to help manufacture the goods and purchase the equipment necessary for the production of its patented GRATITUDE Roller.

In NYC, Prog Rock Group DeCoster Releases CD at The Bitter End

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Progressive rock group DeCoster is releasing their second CD 'Walking In The Sun,' at the Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street, New York City on Wednesday April 20, 2016 with an 8 p.m. performance. The group is fronted by classically trained lead guitarist and composer Paul DeCoster.

IDS Hits Multiple Daily Mortgage Document Preparation Records in 2015 Despite TRID Challenges

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it achieved 11 single-day company records for total document orders in 2015. Overall document fulfillment increased 24 percent from 2014 to 2015, with initial disclosures and closing documents seeing similar growth (26 percent and 22 percent, respectively). IDS also saw increased adoption of its eSign functionality in 2015, with 45 percent more documents electronically signed as compared to 2014.

Paragon BioTeck announces Hasenin Al-khersan named Koch Kellan Scholar for 2016

PORTLAND, Ore., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., announced today that Hasenin Al-khersan has been named its 2016 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.

LeaseAccelerator Announces FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16 Compliant Accounting Solution for Equipment Leasing

GREAT FALLS, Va., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management software, today announced a new release featuring updated functionality to support the new lease accounting standards introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). With support for FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16, LeaseAccelerator customers can now confidently comply with the financial reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other international regulators in time for the 2019 implementation deadlines.

Florida Justice Association Blocks Insurance Lobby Attacks On Consumer Protection Rights

BRADENTON, Fla., April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bradenton personal injury lawyer, and Florida Justice Association board member, Bernard F. Walsh took note of the successful effort by Florida Justice Association members to block extreme reduction in personal injury claim awards.

Faulkner Maserati of Mechanicsburg is on the Move in Pennsylvania

SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP, Pa., April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Faulkner Maserati of Mechanicsburg is moving to a brand new, state-of-the art facility at 6714 Carlisle Pike. The new Maserati Showroom and Service and Parts Center will be in full operation on Friday, April 15th with a reception that evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and an open house celebration all day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Outllaw Country Artist Josh Vincent Debuts New Single with a Bang

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas, April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Josh Vincent, country singer and songwriter, recently released a new single, 'Two Shots,' which he hopes will shake up the country music scene. It's been said that Vincent's songs are reminiscent of outlaw country musicians such as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings - all who paved the way for today's artists.

DNC Watch Party 2016 Celebrating the Black Vote Hosted by Vivica A. Fox in Philly

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actress, producer and businesswoman, Vivica A. Fox, will join chair of the Darby County PA Democratic Party, Richard Womack Jr, to host the DogonVillage 2016 Democratic National Convention (DNC) Watch Party complete with dinner, dancing, DJ, and a live performance. Themed, 'Celebrating the Black Vote,' the soiree will be held Tuesday July 26, 2016 in the ballroom of the Sheet Metal Workers Union hall on Penns Landing in Philadelphia.

DearMob DVD Video Software Pack Rolls Out after MTV Movie Awards 2016

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DearMob rolls out a multimedia software all-in-one pack from April 14 to May 3 at 90-percent off, the highest discount ever! This pack containing a best-in-class DVD ripper, a video converter, and a backup software is shipped by DearMob, the integrated multimedia software manufacturer after MTV Movie Awards 2016, supplying a downright affordable solution for movie buffs to rip DVDs, convert videos and watch movies chosen by the MTV Movie Awards 2016 committees from the comfort of home.

Ohio's Energy Optimizers, USA, named DP&L Channel Partner of the Year

TIPP CITY, Ohio, April 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, has been selected as a Dayton Power and Light Channel Partner of the Year for 2015. Founded in 2009, Energy Optimizers, USA, specializes in helping schools and government agencies identify, finance and implement energy saving projects.

New Bedford Tattoo of New Bedford, Mass. is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

NEW BEDFORD, Mass., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc. officially announces the Tatt2Away(R) non-laser tattoo removal system is now available for the first time in the greater New Bedford area with New Bedford Tattoo's co-founders Val Garnett and Venessa Kollars.

To benefit NYC Second Chance Rescue, Wigglebutt Warriors Hosts Pet-Friendly Sold Out Gala at Brotherhood Winery

WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Wigglebutt Warriors are set to put the 'fun' in fundraising, as the creative duo hosts the sold-out, red carpet 'Wigglebutts Uncorked' pet-welcoming gala on Saturday evening, April 16, 2016, to benefit NYC Second Chance Rescue.

Military Thriller, 'The Reflection of Innocence' Weaves Paranormal with Historical Fiction

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Reflection of Innocence' (ISBN: 978-0692646526), by John Tolliver, is a story that centers on a Navy misfit with the ability to see inside people's souls. Gift or curse? The reader will have to decide.

New Consumer Protection Service Biggrey Combines the Best of All Worlds for Consumers and Business

WESTON, Fla., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Biggrey Trust takes the best of what other consumer protection services have to offer and combines them all into one winning solution. Biggrey Trust has two missions: to provide consumer protection and to help stores increase sales. When you have one, the other will follow.

Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Thriller Puts Climate Change Front and Center in New Book

JACKSON, Mich., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Parched' (ISBN: 978-1530519248), a new mainstream fiction novel by award-winning author, Andrew Branham, depicts a dystopian society in a post-apocalyptic world where global warming is the villain.

New hires at Ohio-based Energy Optimizers, USA, to strengthen client focus and company profile

TIPP CITY, Ohio, April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, has made several strategic hires that will strengthen the company's response to its clients and raise its profile in the energy management market.

Spring Taste NYC 2016 Event in New York is Not Your Average Foodie Show

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York City foodies are in for a treat. Spring Taste NYC, hosted by EMRG Media, promises to deliver a feast for the senses like no other food show has done before. Savvy New Yorkers will sip, sample and indulge from more than 50 of the city's top vendors.

American Fidelity Assurance Notifies its Customers of Possible Data Disclosure

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Fidelity recently learned of an incident that involves personal information of some of our Customers. The information did not include Social Security numbers.

Committee Recommendation Would Place Terre Haute Dept. of Redevelopment under Mgmt. of the Terre Haute Economic Development Corp

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., April 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A search committee tasked with finding a replacement for the retired director of the Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment will recommend that the Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation (THEDC) assume management of the department. The recommendation will be made at the April 20 meeting of the City of Terre Haute Redevelopment Commission.

Alabama Book Festival 2016 display to feature new fiction trilogy 'The Pray-ers' by Mark S Mirza

ATLANTA, Ga., April 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CTM Publishing's display at the 2016 Alabama Book Festival will feature the new fiction trilogy 'The Pray-ers' by Mark S Mirza. The 11th annual Alabama Book Festival will be held at Old Alabama Town in downtown Montgomery on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The Festival is the state's premier literary event and attracts thousands of people from around the State and the Southeast.

Turn Your City Around: New Book 'Reinventing Your City' Reveals Strategies for Urban Planning

MIAMI, Fla., April 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown's new book, 'Reinventing Your City - Eight Steps to Turn Your City Around' (ISBN: 978-0986086007), is the essential guide for every city and business leader striving to make their community a better place. Authored by the co-founders of Redevelopment Management Associates, their approach to helping cities grow has resulted in $1 billion in private sector investment.

New Cochise County Arizona School Opens Doors in Record Time after 'Miraculous Launch'

BISBEE, Ariz., April 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new K-8 school has officially opened its doors in Bisbee after what school officials describe as a miraculous launch. Cochise SDA Christian School, a member of the Adventist Education network with over 7,200 schools worldwide serving more than 1.5 million students, is now enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year with plans to fill its new building scheduled for completion by early May.

To Oversee Tax Technology Solutions, W. Val Oveson Joins Taxometry as Senior VP

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, April 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- W. Val Oveson has joined Taxometry as Senior Vice President of Tax Administration. His responsibilities include oversight and implementation of the company's product and delivery.

FJA Workhorse: Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Attorneys Attend Florida Justice Assoc. 'Workhorse'

ORLANDO, Fla., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorneys from the southwest Florida personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh attended the Florida Justice Association's annual "Workhorse" seminar held at the Orlando World Trade Center Marriott.

News EaseUS v9.9 Mac Hard Drive Recovery Solution Comes with Bootable Media for Any Emergency in Data Recovery

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS has announced that its new Data Recovery Wizard for Mac 9.9 continues to innovate in the Mac data recovery software field with Bootable Media available now when OS fails to start. Besides, lost files can be restored directly from Time Machine backup drive in time. The RAW recovery in 9.9 version recognizes more file types exactly and speeds up the whole procedure.

Florida's Cultural Visionary Alyona Ushe Announces Focus on Pompano Beach Amp and Cultural Center

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alyona Ushe, who helmed the critically acclaimed Arts Garage in Delray Beach for five years, has announced her resignation as President and CEO of the cultural venue in order to focus on managing and programming venues in Pompano Beach, including the amphitheater and the upcoming cultural center.

Synergy Education Platform Continues to Grow in New Mexico Schools

MESA, Ariz., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, a leading student information and learning management solutions provider for the K-12 market, has been chosen by Loving Municipal Schools to replace its existing JMAC Student Information System (SIS) solution with Synergy(R). The district required a technologically advanced solution that would unite all district management functions in one fully-integrated solution, creating system wide data connections that help improve administrative processes and learning outcomes.

Electro Spa In The Sky Makes Charter Flights from Las Vegas a Delight

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Madame et Monsieur, an Electro-Slim Therapy(TM) company, joins forces with NV Jets to offer its exclusive Electro-Slim Therapy treatments on their charter flights. Private aircraft passengers will arrive at their destination relaxed, energized and rejuvenated.

Simplifile Earns 2016 Innovations Award from PROGRESS in Lending Assoc.

PROVO, Utah, April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a provider of collaborative technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, announced it was one of seven recipients of the 2016 Innovations Award from mortgage technology advocacy group PROGRESS in Lending. The company was honored for its Collaboration and Post Closing solutions during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 3 in conjunction with the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference and Expo.

PPRN Radio Announces April Premiere: The Online Film Show with Phil Hall

NAUGATUCK, Conn., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PPRN Radio is pleased to announce the addition of a new program to its schedule: "The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall," a weekly celebration of films and filmmaking. 'The Online Movie Show' will have its premiere on April 25, 2016 and will broadcast live on PPRN Radio on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ET.

Grout Genie is Ready to be Put to the Test in Kitchen Cleaning, Debuts in 200 Ingles Markets

ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Grout Genie(R) is a newly-launched cleaning product that makes cleaning tile and grout a cinch. And, these almost magical pads are unlike any other mopping pad on the market.

NonProfit 'Art Makes You' Fundraiser Seeks to Make Positive Difference in Children's Lives

SEATTLE, Wash., April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Art Makes You, a Seattle-based non-profit organization, is having its fourth fundraiser to raise money for its summer art camps for under-privileged children in the U.S., Latvia and Ukraine.

Weitz & Luxenberg Hopes Faster FDA Publication of Potential Risk Signals for SGLT2 Inhibitors

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., said today it hopes potentially fatal side effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitor drugs will be reported to consumers faster, since people taking these next-generation diabetes medications deserve to be notified of the health dangers shortly after they have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Project EverGreen's 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.' Announces Project Dates for Recreation and Athletic Space Renovations in N.C.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Project EverGreen, a national non-profit promoting the value of preserving and revitalizing managed green spaces, is bringing its 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.'(TM) Initiative to parks in Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina.

HousingWire Honors Florida's OpenClose as 2016 HW TECH100 Mortgage Tech Vendor, Third Straight Year

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that HousingWire has named the company to its 2016 HW TECH100(TM) list for the third year. The list recognizes the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.

C Diff Foundation Selected to Receive 2016 JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The C Diff Foundation announces that it has been selected to receive the annual J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant for 2016. Each year the PR Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope, helps selected worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

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