Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Receives 2014 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant
WILLISTON, Fla., Nov. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc., is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2014 of Neotrope's annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations and cause-related-marketing support to Guardian Angels over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments. (Press Release)
EaseUS Partition Master 10.2 upgrade and 'buy one, get one free' to experience the new version
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS, one of the top disk management software developers, announces the release of EaseUS Partition Master 10.2 on Nov. 20, 2014. The latest version improves the WinPE creation process, no longer requires to download the components from the internet during the entire progress. EaseUS Partition Master 10.2 directly grasps ISO/system files to create WinPE bootable disk or Linux bootable disk. In the aspect, the new version improves the efficiency and shortens user operation time. (Press Release)
Senate HELP Committee approves Sudden Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The SUDC Foundation applauds the Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on their passage of the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (S.2746/H.R.669). (Press Release)
MorVest Capital Completes New Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Credit Facility, Adding to its Market Leading Total
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MorVest Capital, in concert with its funding partner Customers Bank (NASDAQ: CUBI), today announced that this week it has closed another mortgage servicing rights (MSR) credit facility for a Virginia company, adding to its growing tally. MorVest Capital, LLC is a boutique investment firm primarily focused on providing capital and strategic solutions to the mortgage banking and residential finance industry. (Press Release)
Savvy Siblings Discuss Long-Term Care at Thanksgiving Table – They Seek to Protect Estates While Elders Still Healthy and Insurable
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In recent years, Thanksgiving has become more than a time for getting together, showing appreciation, and renewing family bonds. It has also become a time to talk turkey about the long-term care needs of aging parents, according to ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning. (Press Release)
New EDM Music: Valiant Horizon Announces KlangKellerZeit as the Latest Artist to Join its Roster
ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant Horizon announces KlangKellerZeit as a new artist on the label roster. With a DJ background in addition to his producer role, he brings more excitement to the Valiant Horizon family with a deep house and dark techno sound that helps the label continue pioneering unique trends in the electronica space. Coming from Grunstadt, Germany, KlangKellerZeit showcases the signature style of German house music but with his own idiosyncratic spin on it. (Press Release)
East Palestine Schools expects to save $56,500 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA
TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The East Palestine City School District expects to save more than $56,500 annually by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve energy efficiency at all three of its school buildings. (Press Release)
HousingWire Designates Jody Collup to its 2014 Influential Women in Housing List
LANSDALE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, has been named to HousingWire's 2014 Influential Women in Housing list. (Press Release)
Weitz & Luxenberg Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Chrysler
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- *UPDATED* -- Weitz and Luxenberg today announced the filing of a class action lawsuit in federal court against Chrysler Group LLC. The nationally respected personal injury and mass tort law firm said it seeks to hold the Big Three automobile maker accountable for economic losses suffered by owners and passengers of Chrysler cars and trucks that stalled, caught fire or sustained other potentially life-endangering malfunctions due to a faulty onboard computer. (Press Release)
Retired adult film actress Sunset Thomas flees life of prostitution
GLOBE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Retired adult film actress Sunset Thomas - once called 'The Princess of Porn' - has renounced her career in prostitution. Thomas recently announced her departure from the industry during a recent, exclusive, interview with veteran Texas news reporter Ben Tinsley. That interview spanned various areas of Arizona. (Safe for Work.) (Press Release)
Paragon BioTeck Receives CE Mark Approval on Comfortear Lacrisolve Absorbable Punctum Plug
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies, announced today that it has received CE mark approval for the recently FDA cleared Comfortear(R) Lacrisolve(TM) Absorbable Punctum Plug. CE mark approval is recognized and associated with safety and performance in multiple countries. (Press Release)
Digiarty Starts 2014 Black Friday Giveaway with WinX DVD Ripper Platinum
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right before the holiday shopping frenzy, Digiarty Software trots out its Black Friday online giveaway starting with 100-percent off WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. The company revealed that this is the last chance to get the fast DVD backup software for free in 2014. (Press Release)
New Changes to HUD Section 184 Native American Indian Home Loan Guarantee now will also allow for Refinance Transactions
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Native Americans with a tribal enrollment card have been eligible for a specialized Home Loan Guarantee Program (HUD Section 184) since 1992 to assist in the purchase of a new home, says Morgan Pennington, a Section 184 Licensed Mortgage Consultant at Universal Lending Corporation. Beginning this year, there are some new changes went into place that will make it even more attractive to Native American Indian homeowners. (Press Release)
'Christmas Spectacular!' Opens at the Historic Stetson Mansion on Nov. 15
DELAND, Fla., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Designer decorations from around the world embellish the historic Stetson Mansion for 2 months starting November 15, 2014. Named 'Florida's most popular attraction' by Tripadvisor, the mansion endeavors to outdo all other holiday decorations in Florida. Famed hat maker John B. Stetson originally built this private ornate mansion in 1886. (Press Release)
Dr. Tiffany Peterson Wins 2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrated business excellence and leadership at this year's Luminary Gala 'Dazzle Delray - Awarding the Stars in Our Town,' held at the Delray Beach Marriott on October 24, 2014. The Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to Dr. Tiffany Peterson of Spodak Dental Group and presented her with the 2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award. (Press Release)
Miller Recycling Corporation Touts Benefits of Recycling on America Recycles Day
MANSFIELD, Mass., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Miller Recycling Corporation celebrates America Recycles Day today by applauding all individuals who make a strong effort to recycle as part of daily life, and encouraging all to learn more about recycling and the industry. America Recycles Day, started in 1997, takes place every November 15 in a nationwide effort to promote and celebrate recycling in the U.S. (Press Release)
Four Seasons Christmas Trees helps decorate Stetson Mansion's 'Christmas Spectacular!' Nov 15 – Jan 15
DELAND, Fla., Nov. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It snowed inside the Stetson Mansion this week thanks to a tree flocking company in Central Florida. 'Four Seasons Christmas Trees has helped transform our reception parlor into a frozen forest,' said owner JT Thompson. 'You can't tell the inside from the outside anymore! The funny thing is we all found out that anything can be flocked!' Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular!' Tours run Nov. 15 thru Jan. 15 2015. (Press Release)
CLORALEN, Ensueno, Pinalen and Pinol donate $25,000 to help find a cure for childhood cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, AlEn USA joins 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)
Masterseek to become the world's largest platform for company information; comprising more than one billion business pages
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Masterseek have just launched an enhanced version of its search engine which includes, amongst other things, additional search capabilities. The purpose of these modifications being to allow the user to find and sort business contacts more easily and efficiently, using specific criteria. The new version has the functionality to apply multiple search terms at the same time, ensuring accuracy in the returned results. (Press Release)
B2C Jewel's New 'Perfection' Diamonds include Scientific Proof of Performance
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- B2C Jewels, carrying an online inventory of over 150,000 diamonds, announced today they are raising the consumer-confidence bar by providing advanced photos for their new 'Perfection' Ideal Cut diamonds. No other diamond retailer of their size provides such images for online diamonds. Where many sellers post only laboratory reports for diamonds offered, B2C Jewels is now photographing thousands of diamonds in their inventory, to the delight of shoppers. (Press Release)
Help TeamSnap and Sports Feel Good Stories Choose the 'Sports Feel Good Story of the Year'
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voting is now open for the 'Sports Feel Good Story of the Year' contest, sponsored by TeamSnap and Sports Feel Good Stories. The contest recognizes inspiring athletes, coaches and fans from around the world. Voting ends Nov. 30, 2014, and winners will be announced in December. (Press Release)
Earth Mama Top Secret – 'A Marijuana Inspired Vodka'
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Mama Vodka LLC today announced that Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka is coming to stores near everybody. Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka, which is 'A Marijuana Inspired Vodka' is the most radical, incredible, life altering super spirit brand to ever appear. Earth Mama Top Secret is a true super-premium vodka that has the real taste and smell of - you guessed it - pot! (Product contains no marijuana.) (Press Release)
Level Funded Health Offers Affordable Care Act Alternative to U.S. Small Business Owners
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is Level Funded Health the new escape hatch from Obama Care for small businesses with healthy employees? It could be. Level Funded Health may just be the answer to many small businesses' concerns over rising health insurance premiums because it can potentially provide them a 30 to 40 percent annual refund on their health benefit costs. (Press Release)
Perry Weitz to Co-Chair Perrin Conferences' Asbestos Symposium
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Perrin Conferences has selected nationally prominent mesothelioma victims champion Perry Weitz of Weitz and Luxenberg to co-chair its fourth annual asbestos-litigation symposium Dec. 2 at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, the law firm today revealed. (Press Release)
Health Care Cafe to Feature Physician Lance Plyler's First-Hand Experience of 'Ebola Outbreak in Liberia' November 17
FLAT ROCK, N.C., Nov. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Western North Carolina physician, Lance Plyler, M.D., is a recent veteran of the front lines of the Ebola epidemic, saving the lives of two Americans working to avert the crisis in Liberia: Kent Brantly, M.D., and his colleague, Nancy Writebol. Health Care Cafe, sponsored by Four Seasons Compassion for Life, airs the interview with Plyler, 'Ebola Outbreak in Liberia,' on WTZQ, 1600 AM radio, Monday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m. (Press Release)
Spodak Dental Group Wins National Dental Office Design Competition
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group wins the Dental Office Design of the Year for a Group Practice from the 15th Annual Dental Office Design Competition. The winners were selected from more than 40 entries nationwide and were announced at the American Dental Association 2014 - America's Dental Meeting this month. (Press Release)
James Allen to Collaborate with Sears in Redefining Omni-Channel Bridal Jewelry
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Allen, a leading engagement ring and certified loose diamond retailer, announced today that it is working with Sears to provide an exclusive and innovative in-store shopping experience at 16 Sears locations throughout New York, Maryland and Puerto Rico. (Press Release)
New 'Peon' Device Makes Water from Thin Air; Feeding Plants in an Innovative New Conservation Effort
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water - well - out of thin air. It's all thanks to Canada's Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3 percent of the world's water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose. (Press Release)
What to do if you're unemployed or have age concerns – Simple guidelines can help people cut through both of these...
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Losing a job doesn't need to be quite the challenge that it was in the past. And, the same is true for people who are concerned that their age will keep them from getting considered for jobs they could handle very well, says author Robert Gerberg, one of America's foremost authorities on professional job hunting. (Press Release)
Damian Guillot, owner of Aspen Art Gallery, plus Mark Harris and James Vilona are appearing at SOFA Chicago 2014
ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Damian Guillot, owner of Aspen Art Gallery, along with artists and sculptors Mark Yale Harris and James Vilona are making the journey to be featured in the Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago. The Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design. (Press Release)
Free IBM Mainframe Performance Testing Tool is Available from HostBridge
STILLWATER, Okla., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HostBridge(R) Technology, provider of high-performance integration and optimization software for IBM(R) CICS(R) and System z(R), is licensing its HBZT CPU Monitor Software (HBZT) to IBM mainframe users at no cost and no obligation. Customers can find information about HBZT and access the free download, with easy installation documentation, on the HostBridge HBZT web page. (Press Release)
IDS Creates Internal Team to Manage Mortgage Doc Prep System Integrations
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has created an internal team devoted solely to developing and maintaining integrations between its flagship document preparation system, idsDoc, and its third-party partners. (Press Release)
ProSem Direct, Inc. Teaches People How to Realize Profits Rarely Seen in Any Industry
HAMBURG, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, wholesalers and manufacturers generate nine billion dollars worth of excess inventory, says ProSem Direct, Inc. That's a lot of product waiting to be cashed in on. A new website - ProSemDirect.com - shows people how. It gives them the resources they need to start a liquidation business through online tools and educational seminars provided by experienced industry experts within the wholesale and liquidation market. (Press Release)
Deployed Military Members Receive Teddy Bears Sponsored By Southwest Florida NAPA Auto Care Centers
NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southwest Florida NAPA Auto Care Centers is adding to their Veterans Day tribute this year by sponsoring 40 Teddy Bears to be given to deployed military through Teddy Bears for the Troops, Inc. They are also inviting the public to contribute toward sending more teddy bears to our deployed military by visiting any of their seven Naples, North Naples or Bonita Springs locations which are serving as collection sites, where any size donation is encouraged for this cause. (Press Release)
United Wholesale Mortgage to Offer Game-Changing Strategies to Increase Broker Business in 2015
TROY, Mich., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it will be holding a webinar on game-changing strategies that brokers can utilize to generate more business in 2015. UWM's president and CEO, Mat Ishbia, will personally be conducting the webinar. (Press Release)
Cash for Candy: Spodak Dental Group to Collect Halloween Candy for Troops Overseas
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Halloween, Spodak Dental Group wants to help you earn cash for your candy and support our troops. All trick-or-treaters are encouraged to bring their excess unopened and uneaten candy to the office and receive $1 per pound (five pounds maximum). (Press Release)
Mayor McFarlane Officially Declares 12/2/2014 #GivingTuesday in the City of Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Nancy McFarlane has officially proclaimed December 2, 2014 #GivingTuesday in the city of Raleigh, North Raleigh Ministries announced today. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving first announced in 2012 by the 92nd St. Y and the UN Foundation to encourage Conspicuous Compassion instead of Conspicuous Consumption during the holidays. (Press Release)
Have Corporations Pushed America to the Brink of Civil Unrest?
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and veteran corporate consultant Dick Lee started out writing 'We Are Buyers. You Are Sellers. You're Busted' (ISBN: 978-1-4834-1692-2; HVMPress) to track historically corporate abuse of customers and describe the resulting deterioration of buyer-seller relations. But when the narrative reaches the 2010s, Lee makes two surprise findings. (Press Release)
Pop-Acoustic Artist Mic Tunez Announces Debut CD 'Simplified'
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pop Artist Mic Tunez (pronounced Mike Tunes) announces the debut of his first acoustic album, released on September 21, 2014. The 'Simplified' project was recorded in the world-class Wire Road Studios where other renowned music artists record such as Grammy Award Winner Beyonce', India Arie and Wiz Khalifa. (Press Release)
Vicki Welter, CPA featured speaker at Washington Society of CPAs Not-For-Profit Conference
SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit fund accounting and software specialist, Vicki Welter, CPA will speak at the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Not-for-Profit Conference to be held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, November 20-21, 2014. (Press Release)
Weitz & Luxenberg, Allied Firms Obtain Stryker Rejuvenate, ABGII Hip Implants Settlement; Payouts Could Top $1 Billion
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker Corp. has agreed to pay potentially more than $1 billion to settle claims from patients injured by the company's Rejuvenate and ABGII modular hip implants, the nationally prominent personal-injury law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg today announced. (Press Release)
Distribute Royalty Reports via the Cloud
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Softworks, LLC released their latest enhancements to DashBook Royalty Pro, and it makes creation and distribution of royalty reports cover the broad range needs of many different businesses. Although DashBook could upload reports to Box and Google Drive before, the new support for local synchronizing folders provides complete flexibility in choosing a preferred cloud service. (Press Release)
Global Resolution Reached in Lawsuits over Stryker Rejuvenate/ABG II Failed Hips
HACKENSACK, N.J., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On November 3, 2014, a global settlement program involving Stryker's Rejuvenate and ABGII modular hip implants was executed before and announced by Superior Court Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Bergen County, New Jersey. The settlement was finalized after four months of negotiations before retired United States Magistrate Judge Diane Welsh of JAMS in Philadelphia. (Press Release)
Oxyrase, Inc. Appoints Casey Zace as President
MANSFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oxyrase, Inc. announced that current General Manager Casey Zace will assume the role of President effective today. Exiting President James C. Copeland, Ph.D. will remain with the company as Chief Technology Officer and will also remain as Chairman of the Board. (Press Release)
$30 Billion U.S. Telecomm Private Line Services Market Starts to Decline, says Insight Research Corp.
DURANGO, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The $30 billion U.S. private line services market has finally entered a period of no growth, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private line had always been a growth market for telcos and has been tracked by Insight for more than 18 years showing steadily increasing revenue growth. Yet the market is expected to decline 2.3 percent over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based Internet services allow customers to get higher bandwidth at lower costs which, in turn, is putting downward pressure on private line revenues. (Press Release)
TeamSnap Releases Update of App for iOS 8 for its class-leading activities system
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by nearly 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing activities, is introducing a reinvigorated TeamSnap app for iOS 8. (Press Release)
New Career Guide for 2015: The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating – 2015 Edition
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Less than 3 percent of professionals and executives are prepared for negotiating. In Mr. Robert Gerberg's new e-book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating - 2015 Edition,' which is available on Amazon for $3.95, he presents a practical and easy-to-implement system for competing very well in important interviewing situations. (Press Release)
Adams County Ohio Valley Schools expects to save $259,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA
TIPP CITY, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adams County Ohio Valley School District will soon harvest most of its electricity from the sun as part of an energy conservation project it has undertaken with Energy Optimizers, USA. The planned photovoltaic solar array, in combination with several other energy saving measures, is expected to net the school district $259,330 annually in utility savings. (Press Release)
Somerset Hills and Somerset Valley YMCAs to Join Together
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Somerset Hills and Somerset Valley YMCAs are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2015 both organizations will formally join together to form one YMCA association that will be known as the Somerset County YMCA. (Press Release)
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Launches its 10-Day Voter Education Mobilization Countdown
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to increase Black voter turnout for the Nov. 4 election, this past Saturday the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) kicked-off an aggressive 10-day voter mobilization countdown to close out its #Vote4Justice Campaign focused on motivating Black women and youth voters to seize the voting power they have to impact the outcome of the 2014 Midterm Elections and effect issues they care about in their local communities. (Press Release)
