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New Jersey Soul Santa: James Brown Toy Giveaway Uplifts Children Spirits for The Holidays

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, December 14, 2015, The James Brown Family Foundation will continue the legacy of the Legendary Godfather of Soul with charitable giving to The New Community Corporation's Harmony House. Deanna Brown Thomas, daughter of the Godfather and President of the James Brown Family Foundation (JBFF), extends his charitable giving on Monday December 14, 2015 as she brings the James Brown Toy Giveaway to New Jersey! (Press Release)

DVDFab Christmas Deals: 1-Year Video Converter Free License Giveaway

BEIJING, China, Dec. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starting Dec. 11, 2015, Fengtao Software, an industry leader specializing in DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, rolls out its Christmas Special Deals 2015, offering customers up to 30 percent discounts on some of its hot-selling products, plus an exceptional opportunity to get a lifetime license of its video converter software totally for free. (Press Release)

Texas' Mid America Mortgage Offers Marketing Tools through Mid America Concierge Service

ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has developed Mid America Concierge, an online marketing support portal for its strategic business partners, including real estate agents and brokers. (Press Release)

Ohio's Bash Foo Recognized as Small Business of the Year by Tipp City Chamber

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 2, 2015 Bash Foo was acknowledged by the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce as the 2015 Small Business of the Year at their annual Holiday Gala. The awards program recognizes Tipp City-area companies and its leaders who have proven themselves in the business community. (Press Release)

Crofton, Maryland Now Has Tatt2Away at Mystic Piercing and Tattoo

CROFTON, Md., Dec. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches a new Tatt2Away non laser tattoo removal system location in the state of Maryland. Tito Harris of Mystic Piercing and Tattoo in Crofton has come on board with the company to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. (Press Release)

For Third Consecutive Year ENSUENO, PINALEN, PINOL & CLORALEN Donate $25,000 to Help Find Cure for Childhood Cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, AlEn USA join forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers. (Press Release)

Texas A&M Leverages Multiple Regent Education Products to Serve Entire Population

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A and M University-Commerce has expanded the use of Regent Education's financial aid management solution, Regent 8, to support the administration of financial aid for its entire population. In addition, it has added Regent's SNAP product to its solution set to automate the financial aid application process for students who are not eligible for federal financial aid but are eligible for state-funded programs. (Press Release)
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Diabetic Alert: Weitz & Luxenberg Add Serious Urinary Tract Infections to SGLT2 Inhibitor Injury Probe

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced that the firm has expanded the scope of its investigation into SGLT2 inhibitor drug injuries. SGLT2 inhibitor drugs include Invokana and others listed below. This move will allow the nationally known mass tort law and personal injury firm to focus on cases where people taking SGLT2 inhibitors were hospitalized after developing urosepsis (serious infection of the blood) or pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys) from SGLT2 inhibitor-associated urinary tract infections. (Press Release)

In N.J., Crystal Auto Mall Names Sokal Media Group Agency of Record

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crystal Auto Mall has selected Sokal Media Group as their agency of record. Founded in 1990, Crystal is one of the leading Toyota, Scion and Mazda dealers in New Jersey. The decision was made based on Sokal Media Group's creative strategy and extensive experience in the automotive industry. (Press Release)

Ohio's Proto Plastics Recognized as Tipp City Chamber Business of the Year

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 2, 2015, Proto Plastics was acknowledged by the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce as the 2015 Business of the Year at their annual Holiday Gala. (Press Release)

Telly Awards: Documentary of Four Seasons Efforts to Improve Palliative Care in Zambia Wins

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Filmmakers Dylan and Melanie Trivette of Trivette Images were recently recognized as bronze winners of the 36th Annual Telly Awards for their documentary 'A Unified Presence' in the non-profit organization category, Four Seasons Compassion For Life announced today. (Press Release)

Florida Christmas Shopping: Free Holiday Events at The Avenue Viera

VIERA, Fla., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stop by The Avenue Viera this 2015 holiday season for exciting complimentary events and seasonal activities. Relax after a long day of shopping and enjoy festive, family-friendly activities at the management office. (Press Release)

Get Out and Play! Adult Summer Camp is coming to the Midwest at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Summer Camp, it's not just for kids anymore! Camp Forever Fun, the Midwest's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016. (Press Release)

Seattle Bash announces 14th Annual INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash at the EMP Museum

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at the EMP Museum in downtown Seattle, December 31, 2015. (Press Release)

FDA approves mobile diabetes monitoring system: Android for Gmate SMART

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philosys, the maker of Gmate(R) products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clearance for the Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System and App for Android(TM). The Gmate SMART is a small, portable blood glucose meter that plugs into the headphone jack of a smartphone and provides fast and accurate blood glucose test results. (Press Release)

The Solution to Terrorism: establish a world where all human beings can live a loving, truthful, and sensational life

KAMUELA, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To have a long-term solution for terrorism we need to understand the way that terrorism has become a part of our consciousness in everyday life, says Eric Bonnici. We also need to understand why terrorists kill and share it through social media to inflame terror in us. Although it is important to look for short-term solutions to create safety from the immediate threats of terrorism, they are not a long-term solution to terrorism itself. We cannot fight terrorism with behaviors that are propelled by our own fear. (Press Release)

Is There Anything New in Toilets? asks Beacon Plumbing in Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The short answer is yes, and what's new will surprise you, says Jason Morgan of Beacon Plumbing. It should especially please the majority of people out there who are unhappy with the allegedly water-saving toilets that require two or more flushes and end up using more water. New toilet designs have managed to provide a great flush with less water, and there are plenty of model choices that Beacon Plumbing can install. (Press Release)

OpenClose and LBA Ware Automate the Loan Compensation Process

MACON, Ga. and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R) an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, and Lending and Banking Automation Software (LBA Ware), the leading provider of commission automation software, have formed a partnership to seamlessly pass loan information from OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS into LBA Ware's CompenSafe application to automate the entire commission process. (Press Release)

Church Hosts 5th Annual FREE College Discussion Panel on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. – Noon

MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Turner Chapel AME Church Education Ministry (Marietta, Ga.), hosts its 5th Annual College Discussion Panel, on Saturday, December 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. - Noon. Appearing on the panel will be students representing 13 public, private, HBCU, community college, graduate school, law school, and medical school programs. (Press Release)

Georgia-based author and educational consultant, Mychal Wynn, focuses on expanding college access for lower income students

ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia-based author and educational consultant, Mychal Wynn, is working to expand college access for lower income and first generation students. Wynn notes, 'As students nationally apply to college over the coming months, students who will be the first in their family to attend college and those from low-income families, will be particularly at risk of making the wrong college choice.' (Press Release)

Florence County School District 3 Graduation Initiative hosts a College Discussion Panel Dec. 18, 2015

LAKE CITY, S.C., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Florence County School District 3 Graduation Initiative, will host its first college discussion panel, on December 18, 2015, from 10 a.m. - Noon. Appearing on the panel will be students from the Lake City High School graduating class of 2015 representing such colleges and universities as the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Claflin University, University of South Carolina-Upstate, South Carolina State, Francis Marion, Coastal Carolina, College of Charleston, Wake Forest, Southern Wesleyan, and Winston-Salem State. (Press Release)

Four Seasons CFL Celebrates N.C. Holidays with 25th Annual 'Tree of Lights' and 3rd annual 'Songs for the Seasons'

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Illuminate the joys of the holiday season with Four Seasons Compassion for Life's community celebrations, the 25th annual 'Tree of Lights,' Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, 5:30 p.m., and 3rd annual 'Songs for the Seasons,' Saturday, Dec. 5, immediately following the Henderson County Christmas Parade. (Press Release)

Clean Power Plan: Energy Optimizers USA leadership advocates for clean energy in D.C.

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In November, two members of Energy Optimizers, USA's senior leadership team traveled to Washington, D.C. to join a national delegation that lobbied congressional leaders for clean energy. (Press Release)

Auto Retailer The Faulkner Organization selects Sokal Media Group as their agency of record

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Faulkner Organization has selected Sokal Media Group as their agency of record. Founded in 1932 Faulkner is the leading automotive retailer in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania and one of the largest privately held and family run dealer groups in the nation with more than 1,300 employees. The decision was made based on Sokal Media Group's creative strategy and extensive experience in the automotive industry. (Press Release)

Thanksgiving Biotech Promotion at Creative Animodel for Custom Gene Editing Services

SHIRLEY, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thanksgiving Day will come tomorrow, and Creative Animodel will welcome its eighth Thanksgiving Day. For eight years, Creative Animodel has been sincere in its service to its customers. On the occasion of the arrival of Thanksgiving Day, Creative Animodel will offer a great Thanksgiving promotion, as a way to thank all its supporters. (Press Release)

EaseUS Tunes Data Recovery Wizard v9.8 for Faster Successful File Recovery Process

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS announces the official release of Data Recovery Wizard v9.8 coming up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2015 shopping frenzy. Adjusting analytical algorithm of partitions, speeding up NTFS partition deep scanning and user-friendly UI redesign for better experience work as a guarantee for rapid, easy and sound recovery results through 9.8 version. (Press Release)

MBAA Mortgage Banker of The Year Announced at 2015 Fall Conference

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas (MBAA) kicked off its annual Fall Conference with a dinner at the Little Rocks Arts Center. Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson welcomed the crowd of over 100 attendees. (Press Release)

Holiday Pet Rescue: Only Natural Pet and BlogPaws Be the Change for Pets – IMAGINE5

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season will be much brighter for the 7.6 million pets that enter shelters across the United States every year. Only Natural Pet is partnering with BlogPaws Be the Change for Pets to donate 5 percent of all qualifying purchases to help pets in need through December 31, 2015. (Press Release)

OPTIMA expands its activity and launches its first project in the Orlando Walt Disney World area

MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OPTIMA, an international developer headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announces its expansion into the Orlando region and is launching its first project there today, the 'Regal Palms Elite Townhomes.' (Press Release)

Brooklyn's Unique Messengers Debuts New Album: Jesus is Coming

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Committed to spreading the word of God, Unique Messengers recently debuted their first album, 'Jesus is Coming,' and is gearing up for an international tour next spring. The thought provoking album, delivers a fusion of styles that includes rhythm and blues, reggae, Soca and rap. (Press Release)

iMyfone Umate iPhone Space Saver New Version Released

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Nov. 22, iMyfone Technology Co., Ltd released the new version of iMyfone iPhone Space Saver V2.5.0 and renamed it as iMyfone Umate. Now iMyfone Umate can do more for iPhone users with its new and remarkable features. Also the user interface became clearer and easier to use to enhance users' experience. (Press Release)

Drive Safer Sunday Nov. 29: Reminds Drivers of Special Danger on Year's Busiest Travel Day

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 11th annual observance of Drive Safer Sunday on November 29, 2015 reminds Americans taking holiday road trips to focus on being rested and attentive to dangers inside and outside their cars, says Road Safe America. (Press Release)

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors releases whitepaper on alternative investments

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors has released a white paper discussing the role of alternative investments in a diversified portfolio. Many investors today are looking for new sources of diversification and uncorrelated sources of return. As a result, alternative investments have experienced significant growth, particularly among high-net-worth investors. (Press Release)

Massachusetts Cape Cod Coat Drive Now Collecting Winter Coats for Those in Great Need

BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family-owned Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Homes has announced their fourth annual Winter Coat Drive for those in need. And if you were living in Massachusetts last winter, you remember not only how the snow kept coming and coming, but that it was so cold for so long that it didn't melt for months. (Press Release)

iMobie 4th Anniversary Celebration offers AnyTrans Limited-time Giveaway and $800 iTunes Gift Card Contest

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMobie Inc., a leading iPhone and Mac related software company, today announced iMobie 4th Anniversary Celebration. To show appreciation for the dedicated and continued support for fans and media partners, iMobie presents 24h limited-time Giveaway on its best-selling iPhone content management software - AnyTrans, plus $800 iTunes gift card contest, opening on November 23. (Press Release)

Florida HVAC Company Mahle Cool Air Sponsors Sarasota Chalk Fest Artist Craig Thomas

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island. (Press Release)

Digiarty Applies Hardware Acceleration to WinX HD Video Converter and Gives It Away as Thanksgiving Gift

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Digiarty Software, a famous multimedia software development giant, recently revealed the company's biggest update release of the year - WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe featuring newly-added hardware accelerated video encoding and decoding technology. With hardware encoder built-in to make full use of CPU and GPU, the video conversion process can be advanced 16x faster on machines configured with both QSV-allowed Intel processor (2-6th generation) and CUDA/NVENC-enabled NVIDIA GPU. (Press Release)

This Thanksgiving, Talk Turkey About Retirement, Alzheimer's and Long-Term Care

KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and it's also National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. 'Both topics warrant attention this Thanksgiving,' says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. 'The risk of Alzheimer's looms large, and the risk of needing long-term care looms even larger.' (Press Release)

WSJ Selects Attorney M. David Shapiro as a Member of The Best Lawyers in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney M. David Shapiro of the Sarasota-based personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh has been published in the September 2015 Wall Street Journal's Best Lawyers In Florida. (Press Release)

Titan Lenders Corp Expands its Mortgage Data Reconciliation Tool to Be Data-Agnostic

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it has expanded the capabilities of its data reconciliation platform mintrak2(R). Now known as DRMS(TM) (Data Reconciliation Management System), the system has been redesigned beyond its original MERS(R) applications to normalize, compare and reconcile multiple datasets from a variety of sources. (Press Release)

Students Partner with NGOs to build Successful Social Enterprises in Developing World

LONDON, U.K., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A cooperative effort between NGOs and students from Cambridge and elsewhere is revolutionizing how Fair Trade social enterprises in the Global South can succeed by efficiently reaching foreign markets. According to Directors Savithri Machiraju and Amy Chang, the Agenda for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with Friends Beyond Borders and the Adelina Foundation, partners with students and local companies in poorer nations. (Press Release)

Estate Planning Council of Cleveland Honored as 5 Star Council by National Assoc. of Estate Planners and Councils

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Estate Planning Council of Cleveland will be recognized as a 5 Star Council by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils as a part of the Leonard H. Neiman and Walter Lee Davis, Jr. Council of Excellence Award program. (Press Release)

Hospital Founder Dr. Edward Reed Wagner (1862 to 1943) Honored in China

CANBY, Ore., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Craig Wagner Shinn announces that his great grandfather Dr. Edward Reed Wagner, a missionary doctor in the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions (Global Ministries) in the late 19th century, was honored for founding Huamei Hospital in Linqing, Shandong, China at a special ceremony celebrating the hospital's 130th year on November 1st. (Press Release)

Book: 'Oil & Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission' Explores Texas Commission's Role

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mark A. Miller has published 'Oil and Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society' (ISBN: 978-1518810398), a new book that examines the complexities and impact of the regulatory actions of the Texas Railroad Commission on matters related to the oil and gas industry. (Press Release)

Colorado's TeamSnap Named by Outside as One of America's Best Places to Work

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by 9 million people worldwide for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, today announced that it has been selected by Outside Magazine as No. 16 on its list of 100 Best Places to Work 2015. Each year, Outside Magazine honors the Top 100 companies in America that raise the standards for work-life balance, company culture and employee benefits. This is the first time TeamSnap has been recognized by Outside. (Press Release)

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. Reports Profitable Q3 and Nine Month 2015 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCQB:MDIT, the 'Company' / 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 third quarter and nine month 2015 results. (Press Release)

Wall Street: First Standard Financial Co. Expands with Addition of Chief Market Economist Peter I. Cardillo

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Standard Financial Company ('FSF'), a full service Broker Dealer offering client-centric retail brokerage and advisory services to its clients worldwide, announced today that it has hired renowned economist and frequent television business news contributor Peter I. Cardillo as the Firm's Chief Market Economist. (Press Release)

In Florida, Free Holiday Space Coast Symphony Concerts at The Avenue Viera

VIERA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three free holiday concerts presented by the Space Coast Symphony will help put residents and visitors in the holiday spirit this December. Concerts will take place on Friday, December 4, Friday December 11 and Saturday, December 19, and will feature three different themes: Holiday Traditions Around the World, Cool Yule and The Holiday Christmas Spectacular Finale. (Press Release)

MacXDVD Annual Thanksgiving Promo Awards 20K Free Copies of MacX DVD Ripper Pro to Holiday Shoppers

CHENGDU, Sichuan, Nov. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MacXDVD Software today announces that the grandest ever Thanksgiving giveaway has been put online, lasting until December 2, 2015. 1,000 copies of MacX DVD Ripper Pro will be donated free per day within the reach of customers, giving them a leg up in ripping DVDs to MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, iPhone, iPad, Android free of charge. (Press Release)

Technical SEO Leader, Adapt Partners Strengthens Team with New Hire Brian Gilley

CARY, N.C., Nov. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adapt Partners, a search and integrated marketing agency based in the Research Triangle of North Carolina, has added a new full-time employee to its staff: Technical SEO Director, Brian Gilley. This strategic hire was a move for the agency to enhance its Technical SEO services as it has been an offering that has not only provided the agency with an edge since inception, but has also increased in demand over the years. (Press Release)

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