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Detroit Moms Partner to Start Virtual Circle Time for Preschoolers Who Need Socialization
DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- No Fear Café, a co-learning center located in the heart of Detroit, announced the launching of its new online community, "Ready to Learn Circles." Moms and business owners, Alicia McKay and Shanna Sansom, have partnered to launch "Ready to Learn Circles" which is a new virtual program that pairs qualified instructors with early learners ages 2-6, for live, remote, daily Circle Time sessions.
Will Lightning Death Count for U.S. Remain Unconfirmed?
CUMBERLAND, Maine, Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is there a connection between the number of lightning death reports and the COVID-19 pandemic? The National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC) is trying to find out. Amidst uncertainty surrounding the accurate (actual recorded) number of strike deaths in the U.S., members of the NLSC are wondering if the pandemic could be a factor in the reporting of lightning deaths in 2020.
YUNG Citizen Champions Message of Injustice and Inequality With Latest Song and Music Video, ‘Brown Butta’
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Citizen Music Group wants you to know and follow Christopher "YUNG Citizen" Williams, Charlotte (N.C.) native, and you will discover someone deeply passionate and committed to raising awareness to the injustices and social inequities that exist in society today.
World Dance Group culminates 2020 with LIKE$, the best digital contest for dance lovers
SAN JUAN, P.R., Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Covid-19 Pandemic has almost entirely destroyed some sectors of the economy, such as hospitality, recreational activities and entertainment events. Musicians, dancers, and artists in general are part of those sectors that today see their economic opportunities reduced to almost zero, says World Dance Group.
Local Non-Profit Gets Green Energy with Help from An Innovative Philanthropic Investment
WATERTOWN, Mass., Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Watertown Boys & Girls Club, a local non-profit, has partnered with Rise Up Solar, a philanthropic solar investment firm, to turn rising energy costs into an opportunity to go green and save big with an installation by SunBug Solar, an energy consulting and installation provider in Massachusetts.
SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) Announces 2021 Agenda for Third Annual Conference
LEHI, Utah, Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the agenda for SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) 2021 conference being held virtually on February 22-24.
Aloha Wanderwell Baker Film Makes 2020 LOC National Film Registry Cut
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Library of Congress has just announced its annual list of 25 films selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry's vault. And, Richard Diamond, trustee, Richard Diamond Trust, is excited to share that "With Car and Camera Around the World" made the cut.
Fanplayr Launches ‘Product Recommendations’ Offering Realtime Behavioral e-Commerce Personalization
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Fanplayr, a leader in online behavioral personalization for the past 10 years, announced it has added Product Recommendations to its menu of offerings. Fanplayr is a global leader in e-commerce behavioral data, using machine learning and AI.
Tapcheck Helps Employers Unlock New Financial Options for Employees with Earned Wage Access Application
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Tapcheck, a simple and easy-to-integrate financial wellness benefit that allows employers to give employees the ability to access their earned wages before payday, has experienced strong growth since first launching. In 2020 alone, Tapcheck saw 863% growth, with exponential adoption in the in-home care and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industries.
Paramount Property Tax Appeal Offers Free Evaluation to Affluent California Homeowners and Business Property Owners
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Now that California Proposition 19 has passed, Wes Nichols, president of Paramount Property Tax Appeal Service in San Diego has decided to offer a free evaluation to affluent families, business property owners and homeowners who are transferring property to heirs or simply wish to lower their property taxes, or appeal their tax bill.
Brent Grablachoff Discusses What Makes Miami Dolphins Kicker Jason Sanders so Consistent
MIAMI, Fla., and AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brent Grablachoff, Owner of Kicking World, a program for high school football kickers to improve their skills and earn college scholarships, recently interviewed one of his most successful students, Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders.
LBA Ware Joins ACUMA, Brings New Tools for Optimizing Mortgage Team Performance and Compensation to Credit Unions
MACON, Ga., Dec. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member.
Critical Defect Rate Highest Since 2018, Per ACES Quality Management Q2 2020 Mortgage QC Trends Report
DENVER, Colo., Dec. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2020.
‘Flavor First’ Intuitive Line of Glassware Designed Around the Flavor of Wine Released in U.S. Market
ST. HELENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- For the first time ever, a line of glassware designed around the flavor of wine has been released to trade and consumers in the United States by The Oneida® Group. The set of three glasses corresponds to three key flavor/styles found in wine: Crisp & Fresh™, Creamy & Silky™ and Bold & Powerful™.
IntelliMedia Networks and MoSHE Partner to Digitally Transform the Ethiopian Higher Education and Vocational Training Sector
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Ethiopian Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MoSHE) agrees to join forces with IntelliMedia Networks Inc. and its local partners Andalem Consulting PLC and United Systems Integrators, to enable a country-wide online learning platform to streamline access to higher learning across Ethiopia and improve quality of education and training for undergraduate and graduate students.
Kiosk Manufacturer Association Announces PCI Compliance for Unattended Self-Service Kiosks
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), the leading unattended self-service kiosk association established in 1995, today announced the launch of new initiatives in the PCI Compliance space for unattended self-service kiosks.
McGregor Pedals Introduces the Crunch Plus Overdrive
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada, Dec. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boutique pedal company McGregor Pedals has launched its second pedal: The Crunch Plus overdrive. It follows on the heels of the McGregor's debut pedal, the Crunch Transparent Overdrive, a single-channel, low-gain overdrive pedal for guitar and bass, released in December 2019.
SeQuel Response Announces Two Key Leadership Promotions
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Direct response marketing agency SeQuel Response is pleased to announce the promotions of Jody Johnson to CFO/COO and Jacqueline Johnson-Leister to VP of Marketing & Client Services. SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands.
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Galveston donates a transport bus to St. Vincent House, supporting their ongoing social services efforts in Galveston...
GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Galveston donated a Ford E350 Super Duty Bus to St. Vincent House to support their ongoing social services efforts for residents in Galveston County. The keys and title were presented to representatives of the St. Vincent House by Robert A. Prehn, Ph.D., President and CEO of Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute.
Top of Mind Integrates with Sales Boomerang to Help Mortgage Lenders Seize More Sales Opportunities, Hang On to Existing Customers
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has partnered with Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, to help loan originators uncover new business opportunities and significantly outperform customer retention benchmarks by responding rapidly to loan opportunities as they arise.
Frozen Food Express Increasing Linehaul Driver Pay Significantly
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frozen Food Express (FFE), the largest nationwide, asset-based temperature-controlled LTL carrier in the United States, is poised to pass along a substantial linehaul company driver pay increase in early January.
BioBuilder Founder and Executive Director Featured as 2020 MWM Trailblazer Award Winner
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Natalie Kuldell, Founder and Executive Director of BioBuilder, is being featured by Million Women Mentors, an initiative of STEMconnector, the nation's largest professional services organization dedicated to developing a diverse, STEM-ready workforce.
Lowell Plan Appoints Horsepower CEO and President, Mouli Ramani, to Its Board of Directors
LOWELL, Mass., Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lowell Plan, Inc., a private non-profit economic development organization that ensures the City of Lowell is a successful, thriving place for all to live, learn, work, play, and grow a business in the rapidly changing global economy announced today that Mouli Ramani, CEO of Horsepower Technologies Inc., has formally joined its Board of Directors.
LuciGold Inc. is Helping Protect the Health and Safety of Our Community One Breath at A Time
EAST WAREHAM, Mass., Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LuciGold today announced the development of our newest product line, Hygeia (patent pending*), a custom designed line of furniture with built-in High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filtration Systems.
Pam Jeffords Joins Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner to Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Services
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pam Jeffords has joined Sapient Insights Group as Senior Partner and will lead the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting practice. In this role, Jeffords will develop and expand the firm's advisory offerings with a primary focus on data-driven optimization of best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion for clients.
Trends for Creative Services Industries from Voices.com’s 2021 Annual Trends Report
LONDON, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voices.com has released their tenth annual trends report that looks at creative services industries - including advertising, education, media, entertainment, technology, and more - and provides insights into trends that impacted them in 2020 and makes predictions for trends in 2021.
LeadingIT Announces Year-End Plans and Looks Forward to A Strong 2021
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeadingIT, a cybersecurity and technology support company in the Chicagoland area, outlines the plans for its team and clients for the end of the year, as well as the strategy it has to grow in 2021.
A FINAL REMINDER: New Sci-Fi Novel Debates Ominous Cures for Two Crises, Pandemics and Too Many Men
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Born out of a raging pandemic, Buzz McCord's new techno-thriller wrestles with artificial intelligence, surveillance and sex crime. "A Final Reminder" (ISBN: 978-1736148815) moves energetically between upbeat and malevolent. Its author wrote it to simultaneously entertain and enrage.
Aligned Technology Solutions Expands Leadership Team with Seasoned IT Managed Services Professionals
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aligned Technology Solutions announced the recent addition of three accomplished veterans of the Managed Service provider (MSP) industry to its leadership team. The new members include a VP of Service Delivery, VP Cybersecurity & Compliance and Director of Helpdesk Operations. These are entirely new positions that were added in support of the companies continued growth and expanded service offerings.
Current Builders Hires Bryan Baswell as Director of Pre-Construction
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Current Builders, is proud to announce their newest hire, Bryan Baswell who has joined the award-winning construction firm as Director of Pre-Construction. Baswell brings 30 years of experience to this position, which will focus on procurement of new projects throughout the state of Florida.
ViewTech Borescopes Gains Sales as Inspection Scope Demand Growth Continues
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As countless industries have faced an economic crunch during the 2020 global pandemic, ViewTech Borescopes no-cost, no-obligation demo offer has allowed businesses to experience how a high-quality inspection video borescope can reduce inspection times, while improving inspection processes.
Former Co-Residents Merge Podiatric Practices, Form New Modern Foot & Ankle®
TAMPA and ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three Central Florida podiatric practices announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create the new Modern Foot & Ankle®. The combined medical group will provide patients with additional board-certified physicians, a brand-new location, and the miniBunion™ system, a groundbreaking, minimally-invasive procedure for bunion correction.
Gallospole and TARAC WIPPP, Award Winners At 2020 International Film Festivals
DREXEL HILL, Pa., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gallospole and TARAC WIPPP (tey - rak - wip) have won distinguished awards at international film festivals throughout the year 2020. This chair conspiracy propagated by the political satirist, Gallospole, has been recognized as the Best Trailer at the Direct Monthly Online Film Festival.
Professional Child Photographer Reveals Trade Secrets in New Online Course: ‘How to Photograph Your Kids’
LARCHMONT, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There's an old adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words," and Jane Goodrich, an award-winning, New York-based photographer, is ready to teach people how to create images of their kids that will speak for themselves. Her new online course, "How to Photograph Your Kids," teaches people how to take world-class images that will surprise and delight.
AutoAwards Creates Automotive Dealership Loyalty Rewards Programs That Partner with Charities
ODESSA, Del., Dec. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Having an effective loyalty reward program can help car dealerships build their customer loyalty and company revenue. AutoAwards, a leader in the space, even allows clients to donate its "points" raised to benefit local community charities in need.
Treadstone 71 Releases Intelligence Advisory on Social Media Targeted Iranian Influence Operation
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Treadstone 71, LLC, the cyber intelligence and counterintelligence company, today released details of an Iranian intelligence-backed influence operation. Treadstone 71 observed IRGC Cyber Unit members playing an essential role in managing the campaign.
Tapcheck joins the isolved Integration Marketplace to enhance human capital management
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Tapcheck, a simple and easy-to-integrate financial wellness benefit that allows employers to give employees the ability to access their earned wages before payday, announces today that it is now a partner on the isolved Integration Marketplace.
HitPaw Launches Ultimate Video Toolkit to Reshape the Way People Edit Their Videos
NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw proudly announces the launch of a remarkable new video toolkit that will reshape the way people edit their videos in this digital age: HitPaw Toolkit. Founded in 2020, the emerging tech-startup is determined to lead the industry of digital content creation, especially in the fields of video editing, video conversion, image editing, meme making and several other areas.
Tipp City Veterinary Hospital Raises the Bar in Feline Care for Local Cat Caregivers as A Cat Friendly Practice
TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tipp City Veterinary Hospital is proud to announce it has been recognized as an official Cat Friendly Practice (CFP). The Cat Friendly Practice(R) program helps veterinary teams stay ahead of best practices in feline medicine.
NetPlanner Systems Named an Approved Provider in the GTA Direct IT Services Program
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NetPlanner Systems, Inc., has entered into an agreement with the Georgia Technology Authority to make available Inside Cable/Wiring service to Georgia government entities via the GTA Direct IT services program. Effective October 26, 2020, NetPlanner is a GTA-approved service provider, and state government entities can access top-quality IT services through the contract.
7 Springs Orthopedics Doubles Orthopedic Service Locations
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 7 Springs Orthopedics launched its 10th orthopedic clinic in Winchester, Tennessee on Nov. 16, 2020, with plans to continue rapidly expanding facilities and service lines.
International Black Business Museum Created to Honor the Genius of Black Entrepreneurs and Inventors
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Look out! The International Black Business Museum is here. The IBBM is the first and only museum in the world of its type, a repository that will enshrine the monumental accomplishments of Black entrepreneurs and inventors in the United States and other countries of the world.
Museum of Sex Presents BAD: Betty A. Dodson, A Tribute
NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Museum of Sex (MoSex) proudly announces details about its winter exhibition, "BAD: Betty A. Dodson & the Liberation of Masturbation, A Tribute". This exhibition, the first museum retrospective devoted to Dodson's nearly 70-year career as an artist and educator, will be on view at the Museum of Sex (233 Fifth Avenue) starting December 14, 2020.
152 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – November 2020 Recap
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SalesLeads, Inc. announced today November 2020 results for new planned capital project spending report for Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 152 new projects.
DataNumen Excel Repair 2.9: Smart Algorithms Boost Spreadsheet Data Recovery
NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Dec. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DataNumen, the software manufacturer specializing in professional data recovery tools, has announced the release of DataNumen Excel Repair 2.9. This program quickly restores damaged Excel spreadsheets with the highest recovery rate in the market (78.7% against 65.7% of the second-best tool). The new version features AI algorithms for improved performance.
Olea Kiosks announces partnership with UrVenue the leading hospitality technology platform
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Olea Kiosks, Inc., a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with UrVenue, the leading hospitality technology platform that powers commerce, enhances the guest experience and monetizes a resort's real estate.
Entrepreneur Moves Once Seasonal Lake Orion Sanitation Company to Year-Long Business Model
LAKE ORION, Mich., Dec. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Darin Gross purchased Turner Sanitation in early 2020, he never imagined that re-shaping the business would take him through a pandemic and increased need for his services. But as the company has steered toward additional services and greater community needs, the once seasonal business has been transformed into a full-year operation.
New App Connects Shoppers to Professional Jewelers and Simplifies the Jewelry Buying Process
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Dec. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, gemological education, and business ethics, is excited to introduce their new app, AGS Go. AGS Go is designed to help consumers who are interested in buying fine jewelry by giving them the information they need to find the perfect piece of jewelry.
Recovery Rye Whiskey Raises Over $15,000 For Hospitality Workers Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Tony Katz, Blend Bar Cigar proprietor Corey Johnston and Crossroad Vintners' Nolan Smith have raised over $15,000 for hospitality workers in Indiana with the 2020 release of their rye whiskey, "Recovery Rye."
Kick-Off of John Lewis Good Trouble Marches and Votercades Through Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - MEDIA ADVISORY -- Just a day before they must fight in court against the purging of Georgia voters, the Transformative Justice Coalition and Rainbow PUSH Coalition will join the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, community leaders and organizers from across the state for a press conference to kick-off the John Lewis "Good Trouble" March and Votercades to mobilize voters for the U.S. Senate runoff races and Public Service Commission race on Jan 5, 2021.
