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Poet, Translator, Professor: Boston Memorial Celebration to Honor African American Literary Figure Samuel Allen

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A public memorial celebration will be held Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m. ET. at the Museum of African American History, 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA to celebrate the life and legacy of Samuel Washington Allen - who also wrote under the pen name of Paul Vesey. The noted poet, professor, lawyer and translator passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the age of 97 on June 27, 2015 in Norwood, Mass. (Press Release)

Kelli Phillips Joins Bob Phillips Beginning Fall 2015 Season on Texas Country Reporter

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Phillips will no longer be traveling alone on the popular TV series, 'Texas Country Reporter' (TCR). Beginning this September Kelli Phillips will join TCR and travel the back roads of Texas with Bob. (Press Release)

Bushwick NY songwriter and storyteller, Dru Cutler debuts 'Familiar' music video to packed house at The Living Room in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brooklyn audiences love Dru Cutler's local performances and were out in force at The Living Room to celebrate the release of the 'Familiar' video. The video captures the polarizing effects of our memories. It reminds us that nostalgia is both a warm embrace and a cold slap to the face. Cutler's performance is relatable and authentic and taps into a longing that we all experience. (Press Release)

NY Crime Scene Cleanup Company Selected as Reality TV Show Finalist and for NYTVF

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bio Recovery, one of the nation's leading crime scene cleanup companies, granted access to a local film/TV producer who recently submitted a sizzle reel to the 360-Degree Unscripted Development Pipeline, an AandE Network, that seeks new talent for its television show pipeline. They are excited to announce that they are a finalist. (Press Release)

Captiva Lab LLC in Charlotte has earned full Laboratory Accreditation by COLA

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Captiva Lab, LLC, an innovative reference laboratory featuring advanced testing services, announced on August 20, 2015, that it has earned full Laboratory Accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization and received its coveted and highly regarded COLA Certification. (Press Release)

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics obtains Mexican Tender for 31 Stainers and First Delivery of Manual Microtome to China

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc., (OTCQB:MDIT / OTCMKTS:MDIT) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions announces its Mexican distributor, ATYDE won a public tender for delivery of 31 MEDITE tissue staining machines with a the total retail value of approximately $600,000. This is the first major sale to Mexico for MEDITE. (Press Release)

EaseUS Software announces Data Recovery Wizard for Mac 9.5 Summer Launch

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS has recently launched Data Recovery Wizard for Mac 9.5 version which is enriched by improvement on user-friendly interface, great upgrade in restoring quality and an increase in support of multiple RAW file formats and NTFS file system under Mac environment. (Press Release)

NYC-based Klingenstein, Fields and Co. Rebrands as Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein, Fields and Co., L.L.C. today is now operating as 'Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors' as part of a recent rebranding initiative. The new brand highlights the firm's integrated approach in providing comprehensive wealth management services to a broad range of high-net-worth clients. (Press Release)

Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition and BlogPaws Make History with Reduction of Waste

THORNTON, Colo., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Going green is not only the right thing to do but also cool, hip, environmentally responsible, and ripe for disruption. Shaking things up with a near zero-waste successful initiative, BlogPaws, in conjunction with Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) and Only Natural Pet, recently surpassed goals and made pet industry history. (Press Release)

Nevada's Verify Smart Corp Acquires Controlling Interest in Surf Smart Solutions

FERNLEY, Nev., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTCBB: VSMR / OTCMKTS:VSMR), a global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution to the mobile channel, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 55 percent of Surf Smart Solutions, LLC a Wyoming based online software security company. (Press Release)

Edupoint Synergy Online Registration Sees Rapid Adoption Amongst Partner Districts

MESA, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) provider for the national K-12 market, confirms the success of its Synergy(R) Online Registration solution as early adoption rates among the company's installed user base continues to grow. For the upcoming school year, Synergy Online Registration was available to more than 760,000 students and parents to streamline the school registration process. (Press Release)

In-Depth TRID Training Workshop for Lenders from Mortgage Compliance Training Center in Denver

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Compliance Training Center, LLC (MC Training Center), a newly formed organization that is solely focused on mortgage compliance education and readiness, announced today that it has officially launched operations and will start by holding an all-day, hands-on TRID workshop in Denver, Colorado on Sept. 25. (Press Release)

Mulch Manufacturing Inc. Selects Ohio's Katz Marketing as Agency-of-Record to Grow Brand

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mulch Manufacturing Inc., a leader in packaged mulch manufacturing and distribution, announced the selection of Katz Marketing Solutions to provide brand marketing strategy and brand expansion services. (Press Release)

Sample Delicious Food at Taste of The Avenue Viera in Florida

VIERA, Fla., Aug. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Avenue Viera and The Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold the Taste of the Avenue on September 10, 2015. Join us for delectable food samples from a variety of restaurants located at The Avenue Viera! (Press Release)

Soccer Documentary Film to Premiere in D.C. – 'Muerte O Gloria: The Rise of the American Soccer Fan'

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Resulting Impact Film Productions presents 'Muerte O Gloria: The Rise of the American Soccer Fan,' a documentary film about the Barra Brava, the fan supporter group for the DC United Soccer Club from Washington, D.C. The Barra Brava was the first supporters group of its kind in Major League Soccer. (Press Release)

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants adds Broker Bob Baldauf in Connecticut

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Bob Baldauf has joined the firm as a property and casualty insurance broker/producer for EPIC's Risk Solutions team based in Stamford, Conn. (Press Release)

ARMCO Execs to Address Mortgage Pre/Post-Funding QA, Loan Defect Rates at MBA Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) announced two of its top executives will participate in panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum 2015, Sept. 9-11 in Dallas. (Press Release)

North Carolina-based Massey Consulting Named to 2015 Intacct President's Club

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, a leading accounting software consulting firm, announced that it has achieved membership in the Intacct President's Club for the second year in a row. This coveted sales and customer satisfaction award, given annually by Intacct to its top-performing channel partners, recognizes value added resellers (VARs) for their success in helping clients migrate to Intacct's cloud ERP solutions. (Press Release)

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Six Month 2015 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. ('Company,' OTCQB symbol: MDIT / OTCBB:MDIT), specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions announces second quarter and six month 2015 results. (Press Release)

Bassackwards Tees Expands its Lineup with Crazy-Soft T-Shirts for Fashion Rebels

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bassackwards Tees(TM), a Des Moines based clothing company, has announced that due to increasing customer demand, they have just released an additional four state T-shirts to their lineup, which include Illinois, West Virginia, Arkansas and Georgia. The company already offers their unique, increasingly popular and 'crazy soft' shirts for eight U.S. states bringing the total now to twelve states overall. (Press Release)

Edupoint Sees Growth in New Mexico with Espanola Schools Selection of its Synergy Education Platform

MESA, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems - a leading student information system (SIS) provider for the national K-12 market, has been selected by Espanola Public Schools (EPS) to implement its Synergy Education Platform. Seeking to replace a legacy student information system (SIS) that no longer met district needs, EPS sought a solution that would provide an integrated SIS and Individualized Education Program (IEP) suite and provide real-time access to student data for all education stakeholders. (Press Release)

ARMCO's COO Urges U.S. Mortgage Lenders to Tailor QC Reviews for Niche Mortgage Products

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phil McCall, COO of leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), advises mortgage lenders to develop unique quality control audits for each of the niche mortgage lending products they may offer, including jumbo, USDA, VA and HECM/reverse. (Press Release)

Weitz & Luxenberg in NYC Investigating Injuries Caused by Recalled Beacon Tip Angiographic Catheters

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., today launched an investigation into injuries sustained by patients when catheters used during cardiac angiogram procedures to inject contrast dye into blood vessels malfunctioned by either splitting or separating, the firm announced. (Press Release)

Android and iOS Users: Fight the Fury! FonePaw Mobile Transfer V1 Released

NEW YORK, N.Y. Aug. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many times, you curse the cumbersome ordeal of mobile data transfer and prepare to shake with fury. This time, you don't have to just get a hammer, smash your phone and start over. FonePaw has launched a handy files migration tool called Mobile Transfer to help users transfer contacts, videos, photos and music from phone to phone with one click. (Press Release)

Leading LTCI: 28 of America's 'Top 100' Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Are with ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High-flying birds tend to flock together. At least that seems to be the case with long-term care specialists from ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. Twenty eight of them received the '2015 Long-Term Care Sales Achievement Award' and were among the top 100 individual LTCi producers, based on premium. (Press Release)

Non-profit Food Bank Founder Walks and Writes for Hunger, pens book 'Living Fulfilled'

BREWTON, Ala., Aug. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lisa Thomas-McMillan has made feeding the hungry and helping those in need in a life-long pursuit. In 2000, she formed a 501(c)3, Carlisa, Inc. - a small, non-profit food bank that receives limited funding, as the needs in her community continue to grow she is in need of more. (Press Release)

The Pick Up Girls SmartWatch Helps You Meet Women using Cute Kittens

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Listen to your favorite music and subliminally train your mind to become good at "picking up" beautiful women you meet at events, bars or the grocery store - using kitty cats and positive thinking. Amazing Results, Inc. has introduced the first subliminal programming and hypnosis smartwatch, now available on Indiegogo.

Dr. John R. Crochet, Jr. Selected as a Texas Monthly Super Doctor Rising Star

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Center of Reproductive Medicine today announced Dr. John R. Crochet, Jr., has been named as a 'Rising Star' - an honor bestowed to only 2.5 percent of physicians in Texas. Rising Stars are an elite subset of Super Doctors, an already distinguished listing of top doctors, all of whom are featured in the July 2015 issue of Texas Monthly. (Press Release)

Dame Dash Studios: Art-Music-Movie Mogul Launching Streaming Subscription Service

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pop culture king Damon 'Dame' Dash has amassed a treasure-trove of media since his career ignited in Harlem. Now the actor, entrepreneur, CEO and executive producer wants to make all of his own content accessible to fans with the launch of an on-demand streaming website similar to Netflix, accessible through DameDashStudios.com. (Press Release)

Miami photographer Juan Sebastian chosen for international art exhibition 'SELF MEMORIES' in Venice

MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pioneer photographer, Juan Sebastian, showcases his magical photo-realistic work in Venice, Italy, for the international art exhibition of photography, video art, installation, painting and performance art titled 'SELF MEMORIES - The contemporary sense of awareness' hosted at the Venice Art House Gallery from the 5th to the 15th of August 2015. (Press Release)

EaseUS Newly Delivered Backup Center 5 for Windows, Professional Central Management of Backup Plans

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Backup Center 5.0 has been launched recently as an upgrade of EaseUS Central Management Console. With great enhancement on central control, it's proved to be a cost-effective and all-inclusive centralized backup solution for business which is designed to easily create and configure all backup plans to various workstations or servers in network, and monitor the whole execution process. (Press Release)

In Iowa, Lattice Communications Sells Assets and Three Telecom Services Divisions

FAIRFAX, Iowa, Aug. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lattice Communications, the nation's largest stocking dealer of new and refurbished telecommunications shelters, cabinets, generators, and towers, sold its assets and its three services divisions - towers, fiber optics, and telecom construction - for an undisclosed amount on July 8, 2015. (Press Release)

EPIC Insurance's National Real Estate Practice presents Mercy Housing with $26K to fund summer youth program

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, July 30, the National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants presented its charity of choice, Mercy Housing, with a check for $26,000. (Press Release)

In Ohio, Washington Court House City Schools expects to save at least $81K annually with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Washington Court House City Schools has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to launch an energy conservation project that will improve energy efficiency at all six of the district's buildings, generating an expected $81,500 in annual savings. (Press Release)

In Iowa, Clarke County Labor Study Reveals Higher Income Potential

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) recently released its 'Scorecard on Jobs and Compensation Update for 2004 to 2014.' The report shows, over a the last decade, the average income level for manufacturing jobs in Clarke County consistently outpaced average county compensation levels. (Press Release)

In Ohio, Hearing Professionals Opens New Location to Help Those with Hearing Problems

CELINA, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hearing Professionals, a leading area provider of hearing aids, today announced that they are opening a new office at 1939 Havemann Rd. Celina, OH to better meet the needs of those seeking out assistance with their hearing problems. (Press Release)

Mid America Mortgage Promotes Chris Hartman to Wholesale, Correspondent Sales Manager in Texas

ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced Chris Hartman has been promoted to sales manager of wholesale and correspondent operations. Hartman brings nearly two decades of mortgage sales experience to this new role, where he'll be responsible for overseeing sales efforts across Mid America's wholesale and correspondent lending division. (Press Release)

First in Wisconsin: Novel Non-laser Tattoo Removal from Rejuvatek Medical Inc

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc., Sandy, Utah, launches the first Tatt2Away(R) non laser tattoo removal system in the state of Wisconsin. In Your Face Tattooz decided to lead the way in Wisconsin by becoming the first certified Tatt2Away Center in the state. This is great news for the almost 8 million Americans burdened with 'tattoo regret' but unwilling to go through the pain and cost of a laser. (Press Release)

Weitz & Luxenberg Probe Data Breaches at Medical Informatics Engineering and NoMoreClipboard

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg today initiated an investigation into the harm suffered by patients whose private health and financial records were hacked during a recent data breach in Indiana, the law firm announced. (Press Release)

Greenwald Industries FlashCash is Contactless Smart Card Technology for Commercial Laundry

CHESTER, Conn., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greenwald Industries is the designer and developer of FlashCash, a laundry payment technology that is currently the leading contactless laundry payment technology in Europe. Installed in thousands of machines, FlashCash use is growing by leaps and bounds. (Press Release)

Adelina Foundation and World Mind Network Inspire Nepali School and Village with 3D Printing

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adelina Foundation and World Mind Network recently completed a humanitarian and educational project at the TriKa School in Narayanpur, Nepal. According to Director John Toomey, the group engaged students and villagers in several programs designed to improve general health in the region and to inspire educational achievement. Lessons learned in Nepal will be applied to similar projects in the Philippines, Africa, India, the Middle East, and Latin America. (Press Release)

The MReport Names Jody Collup of Global DMS to its 2015 Leading Ladies List

LANSDALE, Pa., July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Jody Collup, its vice president of marketing, has been designated to the MReport's 2015 Leading Ladies in Mortgage and Housing list. (Press Release)

EaseUS System GoBack Free Released to Help Users downgrade Windows OS to Previous Version

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Published on July 29, 2015, Windows 10 finally comes. EaseUS software breaks Windows 10 rollback limitation with system rollback software - EaseUS System GoBack Free, allowing users to downgrade to previous Windows OS when meet problems with Windows 10. (Press Release)

Kettering City Schools achieves 15 percent higher savings than anticipated on energy management project

TIPP CITY, Ohio, July 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just one year after Kettering City Schools partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, on a project to improve energy efficiency across the district, the savings are coming in 15 percent higher than expected. (Press Release)

Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Lynnwood Sold to RLJ Lodging Trust

SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kennedy and Mohn announced today that they represented Legacy Hospitality, an Albuquerque based hotel development and operating company, in the sale of the 170-room Homewood Suites by Hilton, Seattle/Lynnwood. The hotel was acquired by RLJ Lodging Trust for $37.9 million or approximately $223,000 per key. (Press Release)

AeroBase Group organizational culture offers blueprint for success in Florida

MELBOURNE, Fla., July 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's not the complex aerospace or military parts that make AeroBase a premier parts distributor. It's really the standout employees that make them who they are. They recruit individuals who are passionate, resourceful, driven, and with a positive attitude over experience. This is part of the core company values (PRAD). (Press Release)

Celebrate the Tax Free Holiday at The Avenue Viera in Florida on August 8

VIERA, Fla., July 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's time for back-to-school which means the tax free holiday is around the corner. Spend $150 at any of The Avenue Viera retailers on Saturday, August 8 from 12 - 4 p.m. to receive a special shopping bonus. (Press Release)

C Diff Foundation Volunteers Raise C-difficile Awareness July 27 to Aug. 9 at PA and NY Fairs

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Representatives are volunteering and advocating with the C Diff Foundation, raising Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) awareness and providing educational information to the thousands of fair-goers in North Central Pennsylvania and South Central New York. (Press Release)

EaseUS Uncovers Windows 10 Rollback Alternative: System GoBack Free

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Windows 10 will officially launch on July 29, 2015. However, there remain nostalgic people who still intend to go back to the previous Windows operating system for different reasons. EaseUS Software just released EaseUS System GoBack Free to let users have access to a tool to roll back from Windows 10 for free. (Press Release)

John Cannon Homes sells 'The Avianna' at The Concession in Florida for $2.3M

SARASOTA, Fla., July 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Avianna, a luxury model home built by John Cannon Homes at The Concession Golf Club and Residences, has sold for $2.3 million. The 4,954-square-foot estate opened as a model in November 2014. (Press Release)

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