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BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Jan., journalist Elaine Alice Murphy is set to release her memoir, "In for Life" (ISBN: 978-0578965659; Satuit Press), about her two-decade exploration of the wrongful murder conviction of her son's classmate and friend, Sean K. Ellis. The high-profile Boston case gained international attention when it became the subject of the eight-part Netflix docuseries "Trial 4."

LEHI, Utah, Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced it earned the number 292 spot on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

RENTON, Wash., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's no secret that both the COVID-19 pandemic and the volume of unemployment is still causing a disturbing amount of damage across Washington state. According to Trusted Plumbing and Heating, as homeowners continue to need plumbing services, companies are struggling to find workers to get on the job sites. One job in particular, Directional Drilling Services, is in high demand, and not all companies have the tools required to get these jobs done.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North Country, a newly launched men's premium clothing brand, today announced that it has successfully skirted global supply chain issues and is poised for a robust Q4 holiday shopping season. North Country's Fall/Winter collection of authentic Portuguese flannel shirts is in-stock and ready-to-ship from New York.

MESA, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for student information and learning management, announced this year's Synergy Achievement Awards recipients at its Synergy Connect National Users Conference in November. Award recipients were selected for exceptional application of Synergy functionality resulting in significant benefits to district stakeholders.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Current Builders is proud to announce the launch of their 16th Annual Holiday Fundraising Program. This year, the goal is to raise $75,000 to donate to Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Broward, Best Buddies, and the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.

CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Headquartered in Chicago, Swift Homes has quickly emerged as one of the country's most sought after and successful cash home buyers. Their skilled and knowledgeable personnel help property owners from all walks of life sell houses efficiently for unmatched value. Swift Homes allows customers to sell their homes in as-is condition, and utilizes superior procedures to give them peace of mind and a wonderful experience from start to finish.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seedling Foundation, a non-profit organization providing school-based mentoring for children who have an incarcerated parent, has selected Julie Barschow as Development Director. Ms. Barschow joins Seedling with over 20 years of nonprofit management, development and marketing experience.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Mike Spotten, vice president of product, was named a 2021 HW Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire Magazine. Now in its third year, the HW Tech Trendsetters award program highlights the leading players in the housing economy who drive innovation with advanced digital products and services.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Human Rights Day 2021 approaches, the Church of Scientology International shares the work of human rights activists featured on the Scientology Network. Mary Shuttleworth, featured in an episode of "Voices for Humanity," founded Youth for Human Rights International in 2001.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMyFone announced the release of MarkGo Watermark Remover version 2.2.0 with 3 new removing modes: Matte Filling, Color Filling, Gaussian Blur and Edge Filling, Texture Repair, and Smooth Filling for photo stamp removal. You can remove any unwanted objects from photo by MarkGo, like time stamp etc. MarkGo will support remove people from photo in the next version. It is impossible to find any of these features in a competitive product.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Edge, a leader in designing solutions using Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, was awarded a $9.7M Small Business Innovative Research Phase III contract to Artificial Intelligence solutions for the U.S. Army. This contract, issued by the Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), is a continuation of 1st Edge's proprietary Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence and New Technology (PAINT) program, currently impacting multiple army programs.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly Bowers, a retired financial planner, entrepreneur and founder of Sister Courage Publishing, realized there was a need for a guidebook that would help women learn more about how to take charge of their investments. So, she set out to create a book specifically written for women. The end result is: "How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women" (ISBN: 978-0578312705; Sister Courage Publishing).

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Asset Network (CAN) announces that Oklahoma-based Wurtz & Associates will provide oversight and facilitation of the blockchain-based "smart contracts" related to the recently revealed initiative by CAN. Through an innovative protocol, this process tokenizes land resources for carbon sequestration and protection of the soil and water resources.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aldersgate announces the celebration of its Annual Guardian Angel Tree offering, which lets donors dedicate a wooden angel ornament in honor of someone special. The Angel Tree is one way the community raises funds for the Guardian Angel Fund, which was created to give residents confidence through life's unexpected turns.

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SRSI has joined MHEDA, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association. MHEDA is the premier trade association dedicated to serving the material handling community. MHEDA programs and services are accessed by thousands of industry professionals each year who are seeking to help their business stay competitive and their employees stay connected.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With more than 31,000 YouTube video views for her March debut single release, "Persian Drip," Arzu is set to drop her next single. On December 1, 2021, the female Persian rapper will release "Come Back," written as a tribute to her recently deceased mother.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Pairs, a best-selling female-focused footwear brand, today announced a site-wide sale giving shoppers a 10% discount throughout the festive season for Women boots, heels, flats and more shoes on the official Dream Pairs' website.

LONDON, U.K., Nov. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A leading international private jet rental company, AeroJet Me, and travel booking platform Travala.com, signed a partnership agreement on April 9 this year, consolidating an already exclusive and unique service - offering to customers travelling for business or for pleasure. This will be welcome news for those wishing to pack their bags in times when demand for travel is slowly but surely picking up.

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm, announced that Scott J. Lipow has joined the brokerage team as Senior Associate. Lipow will join Choyce Peterson's Capital Markets team, focusing on investment opportunities throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties.