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Kurt Emans joins Energy Optimizers USA in Ohio as senior project manager

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kurt Emans has joined Energy Optimizers, USA, as a senior project manager, effective Sept. 1, 2015. In this role, he will take the lead in implementing projects in the field, including developing full-scale project plans; defining project scope, goals and deliverables; and ensuring projects meet overall client expectations. (Press Release)

What's in a Name? Visit Blend Indoor Outdoor in Avondale Florida to Find Out

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blend - a lifestyle retailer showcasing artfully curated furniture and decor - brings a much needed breath of fresh, open air to the home furnishings market in the Jacksonville area. The newly hatched shop is opening its Parisian blue doors for a grand opening soirée this month and the community is invited to attend. (Press Release)

Summer of Data Breaches: Weitz and Luxenberg Investigating Excellus-Lifetime Healthcare Data Breach

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal injury and class action law firm Weitz and Luxenberg today announced it has begun investigating cases arising from the recently discovered hacking of 10.5 million Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield customers' confidential records. (Press Release)

Family Pirate Night at The Avenue Viera in Florida Sept. 19

VIERA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening as The Avenue Viera celebrates National Talk Like a Pirate Day at Family Pirate Night on September 19, 2015! Family Pirate Night will feature live entertainment, giveaways and prizes for the best dressed pirate. (Press Release)

NYC Event Planner Expo Delivers Business Deals and Networking Opportunities

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media is excited to announce its annual Event Planner Expo - a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Press Release)

KCLI: Shareholder Issues Letter to Board of Directors, Believes Proposed 'Go-Private' Transaction Structured Unfairly

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 9, 2015, Sherow Management, LLC, an outside shareholder, sent a letter addressed to the Kansas City Life Insurance Co (NASDAQ:KCLI) Board Chairman in response to the Company's proposed 'Go-Private' Transaction. Sherow believes the deal is unfair to outside shareholders and should be amended. Excerpts from the letter and a link to a copy follow. (Press Release)

Vexti Signs License Agreement to aid in Commercialization of Nanotechnology

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vexti Corporation announced on July 21, 2015 it has entered into a licensing agreement with Northeastern University and Brown University based on research and intellectual property in the fields of antimicrobial surface coating and surface modification technologies. (Press Release)

Basic STEM Education Comes to Life in the Heart of Virginia at STEMTREE

VIENNA, Va., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stemtree Education Center will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 220 Maple Ave West, beginning at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stemtree takes a unique approach to providing students in grades K-12 with one-on-one instruction in science, technology, and engineering (STEM). (Press Release)

Transportation Futurist Simon Anderson to Speak at TransForum 2015

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International futurist and award-winning author Simon Anderson, founder of Venture Foresight, LLC, has been selected to be a featured speaker at the TMW TransForum user conference on Sept 14, 2015 in Orlando. Anderson will focus on the near-future of trucking and transportation in his presentation. (Press Release)

Ten Thousand De-Identified Cardiac MRI Exams with Associated Clinical Reports Available for Research via CloudCMR

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT) is extremely excited to announce that their CloudCMR service now contains over 10,000 de-identified Cardiac MRI (CMR) procedures and their associated, finalized, clinical reports. (Press Release)

Whiteflash Jewelers Launches New HD Video Tech for Loose Diamond Shopping

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced this week that it is adding High Definition 360 degree video to their website for their in-house loose diamonds. (Press Release)

Medical Software Firm, Vital Images, Licenses Zero Footprint Medical Imaging Patent Portfolio from Heart Imaging (HeartIT)

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies LLC (HeartIT) announced today that Vital Images Inc., a leader in advanced medical image visualization software, has licensed HeartIT's zero footprint patent portfolio. (Press Release)

Where to find the good stuff? Denver Weed is New Website and Go-to Guide for Legal Marijuana in Denver

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The complete online directory to Denver's marijuana scene is now live on the internet. Denver Weed features the definitive array of businesses that sell and grow marijuana on the Front Range, as well as original reporting of marijuana related news. The site also features events, maps, specials, surveys and links to jobs in the marijuana industry. (Press Release)

IDS, LendingQB Integration Creates Seamless Mortgage Origination Environment for an Atlanta Bank

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced Atlanta-based Private Bank of Buckhead has implemented the IDS "lights out" integration with LendingQB, an end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider whose platform includes the industry's leading universal decision engine. (Press Release)

Anchorage Epilepsy Conference Announced by The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest

SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest announces an epilepsy educational conference to be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the BP Energy Center in Anchorage. The conference is free and open to the public. (Press Release)

ARMCO Launches TRID Mortgage Data Compare Tool: TRIDCompare component of Automated Data Compare

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) announced the release of TRIDCompare(TM), a data compare tool designed specifically for the new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID). TRIDCompare is a component of the Automated Data Compare (ADC) solution suite within the ACES Web Audit Technology(TM) platform. (Press Release)

Dr. Mark Miller Announces Candidacy for Texas Railroad Commissioner

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Miller announced today that he is seeking the Libertarian Party of Texas' nomination for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2016. Dr. Miller was the 2014 Libertarian nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner and is again running for office because he believes it is imperative for the Texas Railroad Commission to serve all Texans, not just the oil and gas industry. (Press Release)

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey Sees Business Standing Strong Through Soft Ag Market

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey made a stop at Salford USA in Osceola, Iowa Wednesday afternoon. Taking time from his busy schedule, Secretary Northey wanted to make sure he continued his discussions with agribusiness professionals and hear, firsthand, the issues they face during the downturn in the Ag market. (Press Release)

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)

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