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Valerie Gotten

Valerie G, editor at CANW
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Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.

ACSIA Austin 'Wiggin' Out' Event Raises Awareness and Dollars to Fight Alzheimer's Disease

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wearing smiles and purple wigs, a gathering of normally serious professionals mingled festively in 'Wiggin' Out,' a fundraising event held at Maggie Mae's in Austin, Texas, Saturday evening, January 16. 'We achieved two objectives,' says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, hosts of the event. 'First, we raised some money to help fight Alzheimer's. And second, we raised awareness of the growing need for long-term care as the disease progresses.'

Denver-based Titan Lenders Corp. Offers Trade Transaction Management to Mortgage Investors

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it is now offering Trade Transaction Management Services to investors looking to acquire mortgage assets. Through these services, Titan facilitates the administrative tasks and logistical management of acquiring a loan pool. Using its comprehensive mortgage process and compliance foundation, Titan works in collaboration with investors to provide a deeper understanding of the risks the investor is potentially acquiring.

Carl Pilger Joins EPIC Insurance as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Carlton 'Carl' Pilger has joined the firm as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance.

Crime Scene Clean Up Parent Co. Announces Acquisition of Three U.S. BioHazard Firms

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prestige Worldwide Group, parent company of CrimeSceneCleanup.com, announced today that it has acquired KRI Crime Scene Cleanup of Texas, Crime Scene Inc. of Maryland and Crime Scene Clean LLC of Texas, three of the largest biohazard firms in the U.S. This deal marks one of the largest of its kind in the crime scene cleanup industry and now makes Crime Scene Clean Up the leading firm in the business. They now offer services from New York to California and from Texas to Michigan.

LeaseAccelerator Hosts Webinar on Spend Management for 2016 Equipment Leases

GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management Software, announced today that it will host a webinar on Spend Management for Equipment Leases. Drawing upon case studies from Fortune 500 companies, LeaseAccelerator will outline how savings of 6-8 percent can be achieved on leases in categories ranging from transportation and material handling to IT and office equipment.

Whiteflash Selected to Host Historic Esperanza Diamond on Cross-Country Tour

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash announced today that they have been selected to host the historic Esperanza Diamond in Houston, Texas on its cross-country tour of American Gem Society (AGS) member stores. The one-of-a-kind diamond will be on display in the Whiteflash Houston jewelry store in Sugar Land Town Square February 3-7, 2016.

iMyfone Releases Free iPhone Cleaner for Apple iOS Users

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMyfone Technology introduces a practical software, iMyfone Umate Free, to provide you the freedom to use your iPhone freely without any worries about storage simply by clearing junk files for your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. (Press Release)

Boosting U.S. Charities: 2016 NonProfit PR Grant Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 15

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope today announced an extension to the 2016 annual PR Grants program application deadline, for U.S.-based 501(c)3 charities, to February 15. Launched in 2000, the Non-Profit PR Grant was designed to help raise awareness of selected charities to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential halo sponsors and donors.

iOS9 Rescue: iMyfone Updated Its iPhone Data Recovery to Rescue Your Lost Files

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMyfone Technology has improved its well-regarded software - iMyfone D-Back iPhone Data Recovery Expert - to support and offer you the easiest and smartest ways and means to recover data including photos, text manages, contacts and more from your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad even running with the latest iOS system. (Press Release)

Montway Auto Transport Ramps Up Hunger Fighting Effort with Move For Hunger to Feed Families Nationwide

DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Montway Auto Transport has partnered with the national non-profit, Move For Hunger to help fight hunger and provide much-needed food to local food pantries across the United States. As a proud partner of the national hunger-relief organization, Montway supports Move For Hunger's efforts to reduce food waste and fight hunger. (Press Release)

EPIC Insurance adds Southeast Region Risk Consultant Ken Glanton

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Ken Glanton has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction Practice as a Risk Consultant. Glanton joins a rapidly growing team of risk management and insurance professionals serving larger, complex construction and energy companies across the country. (Press Release)

Wave Goodbye to Windows 8: It's Time to Make Win10 Prep Including System and Data Backup

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Microsoft has finally announced to no longer push out security updates for Windows 8 on January 12, 2016, according to EaseUS Software. The painful news coming suddenly for users on Windows 8 is a prompt to make full preparation such as system and data backup before upgrading to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. (Press Release)

In Hoosick, NY, Weitz & Luxenberg Helping Victims of PFOA Contaminated Groundwater

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating bringing a lawsuit against one or more companies believed responsible for certain cancers and other illnesses affecting residents of Hoosick, New York, where the residents have unwittingly been drinking water contaminated with PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), the nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm today announced. (Press Release)

Delta Care Rx Sponsors New Hospice Nurse Intern Program at Four Seasons Compassion for Life

FLAT ROCK, N.C., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A shared commitment to the greater good and a growing need for trained hospice professionals led Delta Care Rx, a nationally known hospice pharmaceutical provider, to partner with Four Seasons Compassion For Life in the recent development and implementation of an innovative 12-week 'Hospice Nurse Internship Program.' (Press Release)

Yvonne Haarsma Opens Doors to Asheville Astrolodge in North Carolina: A Place to Learn Why Things Happen

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you ever ask yourself, 'Why does this always happen to me?' Or do you simply chalk it off to fate? Yvonne Haarsma, owner of the Asheville Astrolodge, explains why coincidences do not exist and ascertains that everything happens for a reason, including problems people encounter. A karmic astrologer, she can see the lessons which are often interpreted as problems, while studying someone's chart. As a result, she recently opened the Asheville Astrolodge to help people better understand their past, present and how it affects their future through holistic/karmic astrology. (Press Release)

In Denver, Debora Aydelotte Joins Altavera Mortgage Services as CEO

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services, LLC (Altavera), the nation's premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, announced the addition of Debora Aydelotte to Altavera's executive team. Aydelotte brings more than 25 years' experience in business line development, risk management and operational expansion and improvement to Altavera, where she will serve as chief operating officer. (Press Release)
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Bestselling Author Thornton Cline to Bring 'Magical Musical Plants' to Calif. Libraries and NAMM

ANAHEIM, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published children's book, 'The Amazing Magical Musical Plants' (ISBN: 978-1574243253) to Anaheim, Calif., for a free multimedia book event tour of the Anaheim Public Libraries on January 19-24, 2016.

Spider Bite Tattoo of Manchester, New Hampshire is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches the first Tatt2Away(R) non laser tattoo removal system in New Hampshire with Spider Bite Tattoo's co-founders Jon Thomas and David McCormick. Their location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. (Press Release)

Great American Foundation to Put On 3 Day Hamburger and Music Festival in St. Augustine, FL May 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark your calendars and let the countdown begin for BurgerFest, hosted by Great American Foundation. Nothing says 'all American' like a spring food and music festival in the oldest city in America. Come out and enjoy mouth-watering burgers, great live music and ice cold beer. (Press Release)

Volunteer in 2016: N.C.'s Four Seasons Compassion for Life Offers Patient Care Training

FLAT ROCK, N.C., Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Seasons Compassion for Life, a non-profit, end-of-life and palliative care provider in western North Carolina, announces new volunteer orientation and patient care training opportunities during the month of January. (Press Release)

EaseUS Data Backup and Recovery Solutions Troubleshoot Support for Windows 10 Updates

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Based on feedback from Windows 10 users, quite a few issues successively have sprung since the past December launch of Insider Preview Build 11082. Users of EaseUS utilities reflect that data backup and recovery tools prove to be effective in resolving much complex update problems caused by RedStone 11082. (Press Release)

Florida's Soldiers of Ink Tattoo of Auburndale is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

AUBURNDALE, Fla., Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches the first Tatt2Away(R) non laser tattoo removal system in Florida with Soldiers of Ink Tattoo's Heath Barnes and Cheyann Davis. Their location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. (Press Release)

Kara Lamphere Returns to Texas' Mid America Mortgage to Manage TRID Scratch and Dent Procurement

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced it has rehired former employee Kara Lamphere as director of correspondent lending to manage both its correspondent lending operations and compliance program, as well as to oversee the firm's purchases of investor-rejected TRID loans. (Press Release)

Paragon BioTeck to Attend 34th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in S.F.

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company, will sponsor a special reception during the J.P. Morgan 2016 Healthcare Conference, being held in San Francisco, January 11-14. The conference, which is now in its 34th year, is an invitation-only event intended to create an environment of collaboration by bringing together stakeholders in the corporate, investor and financial sectors to learn about and explore market and sector trends. (Press Release)

Pompano Beach Florida's Ali Cultural Arts Center Hosts Grammy-Winning Musicians Ghost-Note

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ali Cultural Arts Center is proud to present Ghost-Note on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. The duo is comprised of drummer Robert 'Sput' Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, both from the Grammy(R) Award-winning band, Snarky Puppy. (Press Release)

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. to present at SeeThruEquity Healthcare Investor Conference in S.F. Jan. 11

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. (OTC:MDIT, the Company), 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 today that CEO, Michaela Ott and CFO, Robert McCullough will present at the SeeThruEquity First Annual Microcap Healthcare Investor Conference on Monday, January 11, 2016, at the Fairmont San Francisco. (Press Release)

At CES 2016, Austin-based Music Computing launches UltraHD 4K touchscreen conference table with motorized liquor dispensing bar

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CES 2016 (Hall: Sand G / Booth 82519) -- The MotionCOMMAND-T is Music Computing's line of interactive touchscreen conference tables. Whether it's in a boardroom or showroom, the MotionCOMMAND-T allows you to communicate more effectively through its interactive features and touch functions. It definitely makes an impactful statement to your presentation. (Press Release)

The Best Divorce in Massachusetts – A Successful Start to Your New Life

EASTON, Mass., Jan. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Getting divorced? At stake is your financial future as well as your relationship with your children if you have any, says Massachusetts divorce lawyer Bill Farias. Will you just wing it and see how things go or will you instead take steps to ensure that you give yourself the best chance of a favorable outcome? As with anything else in life, preparation for divorce can significantly increase your chances of getting the results you want. (Press Release)

Cloud Accounting Experts, Massey Consulting Named to List of 2015 VAR Stars

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, a leading accounting software consulting firm, announces that it has been named to Bob Scott's Insights 2015 VAR Stars. Progressive Media Group's annual feature of Bob Scott's Insights VAR Stars, honors a select group of mid-market accounting software resellers. (Press Release)

Dawes Devices Introduces MKII Hybrid Boost Controller for Turbo Vehicle Applications

DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3 Bar Racing Inc. today announced their new Dawes Device MKII Hybrid Boost Controller. This boost controller gives more area under the boost curve, resulting in higher average torque. (Press Release)

10th Anniversary Edition of Best-Selling Medicaid Secrets Planning book published

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phylius Press is pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary Edition of the best-selling Medicaid planning book 'How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets' (ISBN: 978-1-941123-04-1), by attorney K. Gabriel Heiser. (Press Release)

Gary Donovitz MD: BioTE Medical Study Showing Promising Results for Vets Diagnosed with PTSD and TBI

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A current BioTE(R) Medical Combat Trauma Treatment Study (in conjunction with the Veterans Advocacy Center (VAC)) is showing promising results in helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), according to Gary Donovitz MD. (Press Release)

Pompano Beach Florida's THE AMP Presents: Little River Band, Engelbert Humperdinck and Sea of JazzFest

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, The Amp, is proud to present an international lineup of legends to kick off 2016. January opens with Little River Band, who have sold 30 million CDs; followed by the King of Romance Engelbert Humperdinck and the return of the critically acclaimed Sea of JazzFest. (Press Release)

LTC Insurance Leader ACSIA Partners Targets Alzheimer's, an Illness That Affects Millions

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading national long-term care insurance agency ACSIA Partners is joining the fight against Alzheimer's disease, a mind-robbing neurodegenerative illness which affects over 5 million Americans. In Austin, Texas, January 15 through 17, 2016, the company will unveil its battle plan in a company conference and an affiliated fund-raising event supporting the Alzheimer's Association. (Press Release)

EaseUS Conducts a Survey for Personal Data and InfoSec

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recent reports have revealed that data or information security is a higher risk at the end of every year. EaseUS, an international leader in data backup and recovery utilities, has conducted an in-depth survey on data security for a healthy IT environment and made effective precaution suggestions to avoid information frauds and privacy leaks. (Press Release)

Valiant Horizon Announces Collaboration Between Music Artists Katty McGrew & Adam Morris

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant Horizon announces 'Dark Matter' featuring Katty McGrew produced by Valiant Horizon artist Adam Morris. Bred out of the American EDM scene and influenced by European trance music, Adam is an up-­and-­coming and rising electronica musician. His focus is in the trance realm of today's electronic music scene. So his collaboration with fellow Los Angeleno and singer/producer Katty McGrew was a natural fit. (Press Release)

Children First Recognizes Florida Attorney M. David Shapiro for Ongoing Support of The Charitable Organization

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David Shapiro was honored for his five years on the Board of Children First. He has held multiple positions throughout the years including, Treasurer and Vice President. (Press Release)

Texas-based Mid America Mortgage Seeks TRID Scratch & Dent Mortgage Loans for Possible Purchase

ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm's interest in purchasing Scratch and Dent loans with TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) infractions, even if a previous investor has rejected the loan for purchase. (Press Release)

In Texas, Independent Write-In 2016 Presidential Candidate Promises to Deliver

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Donald Eugene Lowe says he has been preparing for this role his whole life. And, he plans to share the details of his presidential campaign and promises in a worldwide broadcast scheduled to take place on December 23 at 1:01 p.m. EST. Interested parties can also attend the event live at the Clarion Hotel at 441 Rio Concho Drive in San Angelo. (Press Release)

NY City Event Planner Offers Amazing New Year's Eve Party Savings and Fun

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York City is one of the most exciting places to ring in the New Year and BestNewYears.com wants to ensure people get the most bang for their buck. 'This year, we are encouraging people to buy early and save big,' Jessica Stewart, vice president, marketing for EMRG Media, parent company for BestNewYears, says. (Press Release)

Thintri Market Study for 2016 Highlights New Competition in Wear Coatings

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thintri, Inc. has announced a new market study that projects significant opportunities for new technologies in wear coatings. The report, 'Wear Coatings: Hard Chrome and Its Alternatives, 2016,' highlights the movement from traditional hard chrome and even common chrome replacements like thermal spray to an array of new technologies that care poised to capture significant markets in wear coating applications. (Press Release)

In Iowa, Clarke Schools' Career Academy Focuses Students on Future Success

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke Community Schools in Osceola, Iowa is developing a Career Academy that will provide a specialized course pathway for career-minded students. Aligned with Governor Branstad's new Future Ready Iowa initiative, this program is the genesis of Clarke's new curriculum director Jean Bahls and Bill Trickey of Clarke County Development Corporation. (Press Release)

Big Data Hits Desktop! EaseUS Todo Backup v9 Ready for High Capacity Hard Drive Age

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Todo Backup v9.0 makes its first public appearance at the end of this year with solid support of 16TB high capacity hard drive based on the fact that data explosion is aggressively expanding. V9.0 backup software is a cloud backup solution designed to do a favor for Windows 10 style and Backup Center, a central management console of backup plans. (Press Release)

Last Minute Gifts: All the SothinkMedia Products Offered at 30-percent Off

BEIJING, China, Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SothinkMedia Software, a famous multimedia software provider specializing in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup technology, announces its special deals for the forthcoming 2015 Christmas season and New Year holiday, offering a storewide 30 percent discount on all its product lines. (Press Release)

James Brown Family Foundation Continues Legacy with Charitable Giving to New Community Corporation's Harmony House

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The James Brown Family Foundation (JBFF) continued the legacy of the Legendary Godfather of Soul with charitable giving to The New Community Corporation's Harmony House, on Monday December 14, 2015. The children and families also received a visit from jolly Old Saint Nick and a special holiday performance from Josiah Borden and Brandon Williams. (Press Release)

Sarasota Florida Attorney David L. Goldman Participates in 'Flight To North Pole'

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the law firm Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh attended the 'Flight to the North Pole' event at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Thursday, December 11, 2015. Organized by the Manatee County Sheriffs Office, the annual event is a benefit held for terminally ill children and their families. (Press Release)

Hot fun in the Summertime: Adult Summer Camp is coming to Michigan at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for an amazing holiday gift for your 'grown-up' children aged 21 and up? Send them to summer camp again! Camp Forever Fun, Michigan's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016. (Press Release)

In Philadelphia, Journey Sales Named 2015 Hot Vendor for Sales Enablement by Aragon Research

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Sales, a leading provider of innovative customer engagement solutions for sales professionals, is pleased to announce that it won the Aragon Research Hot Vendor 2015 Award in the category of Sales Enablement. The Aragon Research Hot Vendor and Innovation Awards are given annually at the end of each year. (Press Release)

Selfie Stick Inventor's Prediction for Best Camera in 2016: Not Drones!

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Selfie Stick inventor Wayne Fromm, and CEO of Quik Pod(R) selfie sticks, has followed the growth of drones, action cameras, high resolution smartphones and DSLR's and predicts what will prove popular in the year to come. (Press Release)

SecuGen Corp. to Showcase New Unity Biometric Development Platform at CES 2016

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a world-leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, will be showcasing at CES 2016 its new product, Unity BDP, a platform for the development of a wide array of fingerprint enabled biometric products.

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