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Bob Olsen Announces His Democratic Candidacy for Arizona Congressional District 8

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz., April 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Olsen announced that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional district. "I think of representing the people of Arizona in Congress as the culmination of my life's work," stated Olsen.

Current Builders’ President Michael C. Taylor Appointed as Firm’s New CEO

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Current Builders, a leading Florida construction firm, today announced that Michael Taylor has been appointed CEO/President. Taylor, who has been President of the firm since 2003, was expected to assume the CEO role upon the retirement of Charles P. "Chip" Reid.

Georgia Psychiatric Practice Provides Insurance-Covered Telehealth Services

ATLANTA, Ga., April 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many mental health practices are being forced to close their doors to patients. These closures are causing even more anxiety and stress. United Behavioral Health Solutions (UBHS, Inc.) is happy to report that it continues to see patients via its telehealth services during a time when they likely need it most.

Extreme Endeavors CEO, Isolated in Antarctica for Years at the South Pole Research Station, Authors Blog Series on Dealing with Coronavirus Issues

PHILIPPI, W.Va., April 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Masterman, the founder of West Virginia-based technology company Extreme Endeavors, who spent 28 months isolated in Antarctica as the South Pole's American research station manager, is today offering a blog series of tips on how to preserve health, sanity and spirituality during today's coronavirus social distancing mandates.

Fanplayr Data Shows Retailers Are Making Up for Lost Sales

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fanplayr, a leader in e-commerce intelligence, released figures that give clear insights into the adjustment consumers are making in light of significant lifestyle changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top of Mind Launches PartnerNetwork Offering Lenders and Referral Partners a Simple Solution for Managing RESPA Compliance and Co-Branded Marketing Collateral

ATLANTA, Ga., April 16, 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, today announced it has launched PartnerNetwork, a Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) solution that makes it easy for lenders and referral partners to co-brand marketing collateral with control and confidence.

New Single by J.Scalco Subtly Confronts Struggles on Multiple Levels

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 15, J.Scalco released a new pop single, "Feeling' Like a God." Under the ScareKrow, Inc. label and produced by Daryl Lamont, the song is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and all the other streaming platforms.

Candied Nails Attributes Growth to Affordability, Choices and Stylist Program

PHOENIX, Ariz., April 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Soony Costello, founder and creator, Candied Nails, saw a gap in the nail salon market and set out to fill it. Now, the business is growing in leaps and bounds. Her model for success includes long lasting nail art that is not only eye-catching, but affordable too. Candied Nails quite simply puts nail design into the hands of the consumer.

Brand Solutions for Lockdown: Why not Launch your Product with AR?

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Immersive Augmented Reality developer INDE launches a range of technology initiatives to help launch and promote brands during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Startup Atmos Home Shifts Gears with Invention to Help Solve Ventilator Shortage

BROOKSVILLE, Fla., April 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tampa Bay startup developing smart home control systems, Atmos Home, has now shifted gears to produce a new type of ventilator to address the nationwide ventilator shortage due to the COVID-19 crisis.

iConnect Launches Remote Technology Systems for Companies to Take Employee Temperatures and to Handle Bill of Lading Process to Combat COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iConnect, a technology company that creates tracking systems for data collection, has developed two programs that will help mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PIP-ILI System (Possibly Infected Person-Identify, Locate, Isolate) was created to assist companies in taking proactive and preventative measures to protect their employees.

Capacity Partners with Kai’s Organics to Deliver Essential Sanitization Items to New York

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In times of great uncertainty and stretched resources, it takes inspired minds and teamwork to make things happen. Kai's Organics, a leading manufacturer of USDA organic products, and Capacity LLC, trusted experts in order fulfillment, today announced they have come together to help bring essentials across the country, to the places hit hardest by coronavirus.

Technology Firm NAG, Inc. Develops a Scientific Approach to Managing the Coronavirus

CLAREMONT, Calif., April 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAG, Inc., has developed a web solution that will improve the management of coronavirus. The application will have widespread impact on restricting spread of the virus mainly due to narrowing lockdown measures to focus on specific impacted areas which account for a fraction of each jurisdiction, leaving most of the jurisdiction's citizens and economy to function normally.

Jordan Etem Networks Tackles Global Challenges Head-On with a Convergence of Innovations

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jordan Etem Networks is a global leader in technological convergence for more adaptive and intelligent systems. Risks are around us all the time, says founder Jordan Etem. We are warned of risk all the time. Science is a reliable indicator of risk.

BluEdge Produces 3D Printed Face Shields for Healthcare Workers

BELLEVILLE, N.J., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BluEdge is proud to announce that our production facilities have been reconfigured and dedicated to the production of PPE Face Shields. Over the past several weeks, BluEdge has transferred all of its Ultimaker 3D printers to its Belleville, New Jersey branch.

Spice Homes Cures Real Estate Blues with Video Calls Built into Property Listings

ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The real estate market, with its reliance on in person contact, is struggling as a result of social distancing. To help solve this challenge, Shimmer Media LLC today announced the latest Homes edition of its Spice mobile app. Spice Homes puts owners back in touch with buyers by integrating live video calls directly into each real estate property listing.

CIENCE Debuts at #31 in The Financial Times Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2020

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Financial Times announced the inaugural listing of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the Americas, and lead generation company CIENCE Technologies placed No. 31 out of 500 companies measured.

Scopedive Launches and Disrupts Cyber Security Talent Market

RALEIGH, N.C., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scopedive, Inc. announces the official launch of its novel cyber security talent marketplace, matching top cyber security freelancers and consulting firms with businesses for any cyber security or compliance project scope.

Global DMS Receives Innovations Award from PROGRESS in Lending for EVO Appraisal Management Software

LANSDALE, Pa., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based appraisal management software, announced that it has been selected by PROGRESS in Lending for its "Innovations Award," which recognizes companies that have come together to create something truly game-changing for the mortgage space.

Millimeter Wave Markets Poised for Explosive Growth in 2020-25

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new study by Thintri, Inc., systems based on millimeter wave technology are creating markets that will soon reach billion-dollar levels. The report, "Millimeter Waves: Emerging Markets," analyzes markets in telecommunications, imaging, consumer and automotive, defense and security and other sectors and finds that several are undergoing rapid growth, while others are in the early stages of market entry.

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