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DocMagic’s Signature Bunny Slippers Gifted to Donors at Upcoming Las Vegas Blood Drive

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it is providing a supply of novel bunny slippers to non-profit organization Golden Heart LA in support of a mobile blood drive being held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sat., Aug. 22.

Valentis Security welcomes new Regional Operations Manager in Ohio

CINCINNATI, Ohio and PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Valentis Security is proud to announce and welcome Stephen Souders as its new regional manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. Souders will be responsible managing Valentis operations, personnel, and assisting with business development in the Cincinnati and surrounding markets.

INTO THE FORGOTTEN FOREST – Werewolves and Vampires and Magic, Oh My!

GREENFIELD, Mass., Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- River J. Hopkins, bestselling author of "Sometime After Midnight: A Collection of Poetry & Short Stories," now presents a world - much like our own - with hidden depths, in "Into the Forgotten Forest." It's a place rife with magic, curses, an ancient, brewing evil, and a prophecy that rests on the shoulders of a young woman and her twin brother.

Money Flows to Talent: Why HBCUs Must Fight to Attract More Top Ranked Black Student-Athletes

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In this third installment of the BWC Consulting's series, the North Carolina-based black-owned economic development firm, with a history of working with black institutions of higher learning, discusses the significance of closing the economic gap between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically White Institutions (HWIs) by leveraging athletic programs.

Teays Valley Local Schools is Creating a First-of-its-Kind TV Network, Powered by Livecast365, to Broadcast Athletic Events to Fans Who Cannot Attend in Person

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, Teays Valley, is working with Columbus based digital media company, Livecast365, and their proprietary streaming technology. Teays Valley pursued their very own dedicated TV network and TV channels to support athletics and education within their community.

Voice Biometrics Shaping Up as Major Choice for Security and Healthcare

EDISON, N.J., Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voice biometrics is shaping up as a major choice for security and healthcare in 2020. For example, Kaizen Secure Voiz (KSV), a respected leader in the voice biometrics industry, services a leading national security firm employing hundreds with more than 50% mobile guards in the field.

Booksy Ranks No. 299 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 1508 Percent

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine revealed that Booksy is No. 299 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses.

Nigerian Talking Drum Master Sikiru Adepoju Debuts Vibrant Cover of ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sikiru Adepoju, a two-time GRAMMY®-winning artist and celebrated Nigerian talking drum master, releases "Take Me Home, Country Roads," the second single from "ỌPẸ," the upcoming collaboration with the Riddim Doctors, on MansMark Records.

Nature Photography Fights Impacts of Stress, Stay at Home Order, Too Much Tech

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Founded by Uber alums Jason and Diana Liles, New American Fine Art aims to bring the restorative qualities of the great outdoors to overworked employees and cooped up quarantiners around the globe. The online photography gallery - launching Aug. 24, 2020 - will feature ultra-high-resolution images captured on their year-long sabbatical from the fast-paced tech world.

Joan Lunden to Host Public Television’s Healthcare Series ‘Second Opinion’

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and women's health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden, has been named host of "Second Opinion," public television's Emmy-nominated national healthcare series.

AeroBase Group Launches SPIROL Product Line As Licensed Distributor

MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AeroBase Group, Inc., a minority women-owned small business distributor for medical, aerospace and defense industries, announced today it launched the SPIROL product line on all platforms as a licensed SPIROL distributor.

Colorado’s Doctors of Optometry Offer 5 Ways to Prepare for School in a Pandemic

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2020-2021 school year is starting with a baseline of caution, anxiety and an ever-changing game plan during a global pandemic. Local doctors of optometry have teamed up with the Colorado Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado to compile a unique list of five areas to consider as families near the start of school.

Current Builders Hires New Business Development Manager

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Current Builders today announced that Hawes Helwig has joined the firm as a Business Development Manager. The award-winning construction company has been strategically expanding its market, and now Helwig will be identifying new opportunities and enhancing client relations on both Florida coasts.

Aligned Technology Solutions Ranks on the 2020 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 107 Percent

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today revealed that Aligned Technology Solutions is No. 3485 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment-its independent small businesses.

Reonix Technologies Announces Budget Relief Program for Municipalities

DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reonix Technologies LLC has announced a new program offering to municipality's water, wastewater and utilities sectors. With economic uncertainties and confusing social distancing protocols, budgets across the nation are being slashed and unemployment is trending upwards. The result is lower employee numbers and higher stress for those left to maintain day-to-day operations.

Independent, Third-Party Analysis Shows SimpleNexus Digital Mortgage Platform Delivers 9X ROI

LEHI, Utah, Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today released key findings from an independent, third-party analysis quantifying mortgage lenders' monetary return on investment (ROI) in SimpleNexus.

C Diff Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Global C. diff. Awareness 2K Virtual Walks

TEANECK, N.J., Aug. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation announced today that registration is open for the 4th Annual Global C. diff. Awareness 2K Virtual Walks. This year's annual events will take place online and will be recorded at the Morris A. Votee Park, Teaneck, NJ, Charlestown Township Park, Phoenixville, PA, Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET.

New Version of PSD Repair Kit Recovers Damaged PSD Files in Batch

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DataNumen recently announced the release of PSD Repair 2.1 - one of the leading FREE Photoshop repair tools used world-wide to fix corrupt and broken PSD files. The newest version improves the batch recovery engine, provides better performance and a higher recovery rate than before, plus fixes small bugs.

ISQED’21 Accepts Papers for the 2021 Event

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) today announced that it has started to accept papers for the 2021 event. ISQED is an internationally reputable conference, sponsored by IEEE CASS, IEEE EDS, and IEEE Reliability Societies, and in cooperation with ACM/SigDA.

Dual Physician and Musician V. Tiarrá Performs ‘Batter Up’ at Miami-Dade Democrats 2020 Blue Gala

MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá was a featured performer/artist at the 2020 Blue Gala hosted by the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. Just as she is releasing her next new song, "Digital Love," V. Tiarrá performed "Batter Up" an ode to the many societal and social issues U.S. Citizens face.

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