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'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' by Loren Weisman slated for national release in August

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Greenleaf Press today announced the upcoming release of 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' by Loren Weisman. 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1608325788, 7x9 Paperback) will be available nationwide on August 13, 2013 and will be published simultaneously in an eBook edition (ISBN: 978-1608325795) and an audio book edition.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names Global DMS to its Top 50 Service Providers List for the Fifth Consecutive Year

LANSDALE, Pa., May 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of enterprise-class Web-based appraisal management software, announced that it has been named to Mortgage Technology magazine's Top 50 Service Providers list for the fifth year in a row.

Summit Industrial Flooring's Polished Concrete Solution for Heidelberg Distributing

DAYTON, Ohio /New York Netwire/ -- When the Dayton area's leading industrial flooring finisher, Summit Industrial Flooring, got wind of the plan for the Heidelberg Distributing Company's move of its Dayton operations to the former Cooper Tire and Rubber Company facility in Moraine, Summit knew their expertise would be needed.

Summit Industrial Flooring Expands Operations to Charleston, South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. /New York Netwire/ -- The area's leading industrial flooring finisher Summit Industrial Flooring is expanding operations and opening an additional base of operations in Charleston, S.C. The new location is needed 'To better serve our rapidly expanding client list in the Southeast region,' said Kim Powell, president.

Orange Leap Announces Partnership with give2gether to Expand Online Fundraising into Social

DALLAS, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Orange Leap, a developer of cloud-based fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) software, announced today their partnership with give2gether to enable online fundraising and peer-to-peer campaigns for nonprofits using Orange Leap's CRM software.

SecuGen Corporation announces the release of the FDx SDK Pro for the Android Operating System

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced release of the FDx SDK Pro(TM) for the Android Operating System. This new Software Developer Kit (SDK) enables software developers to add fingerprint authentication to their Android based software running on ARM tablets and smart phones. This SDK for Android incorporates SecuGen's MINEX tested, FIPS 201/PIV compliant template extraction and matching algorithms.

NJWeedman Launches his Jury Nullification Tour, May 8, in Washington State During Protest March to Support the 'Bellingham Cannabis 3'

BELLINGHAM, Wash. /New York Netwire/ -- On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. the 'Bellingham Cannabis 3' will join forces with nationally recognized medical marijuana activist Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman during a 'Jury Nullification Awareness Protest' to be held in front of the Whatcam County District Court at 311 Grand St. in Bellingham, Wash.

The new Children's Entertainment Network features reporters aged from eight to 18 covering video games, TV, film and more

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- There's a new kid on the block - Children's Entertainment Network (CEN) - produced and directed by Mark Rowley is a new web series launched in mid January 2013. 'This exciting new kids' viewing venue is meant to entertain and educate,' Rowley says.

Celebrity artist Daniel Edwards concludes artist's Celebrity Baby Boomer series that began with 2006 controversial sculpture Monument to Pro-Life

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Leaked 3D ultrasounds of Socialite Kim Kardashian and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine 'Kate' Middleton have been fabricated into works of art by pop-culture artist Daniel Edwards; concluding his 'Celebrity Baby Boomer' series that began with the 2006 controversial sculpture 'Monument to Pro-Life,' which depicted a nude Britney Spears giving birth on a bearskin rug, at select venues in the Los Angeles area this summer, announces Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

Dustin Saylor, CEO of Odin Systems believes Public Surveillance Will Change in the Aftermath of the Boston Marathon

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- In the weeks following the Boston Marathon bombing, articles have been written about how cities around the globe will start to increase their video surveillance systems. However, just pumping more money into cameras isn't a panacea on its own, according to Dustin Saylor, CEO of Odin Systems Inc., a video surveillance design company in California.

One Woman’s Mission: Empowering Rural Villages, Transforming Lives

AKUM, Cameroon, May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameroon Partnership in Development today announces a program, Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering, started by Anja Schwarz from Germany, an adventure traveler interested in cultures, who prefers experiencing another culture as a member of that community, and in the process, finds opportunities to transform lives in communities in need.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names IDS to 2013 'Top 50 Service Providers' List

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire/ -- IDS, Inc. (International Document Services), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has made its third consecutive appearance on the 2013 Top 50 Service Providers list, issued by SourceMedia's Mortgage Technology magazine.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns 'A, Exceptional' Rating Two Years Running

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /New York Netwire/ -- For second consecutive year, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, Inc., a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

Teenage Author Aaron Ozee Already Within Reach of Poetic Fame

ADDISON, Ill. /New York Netwire/ -- Published at age 16, poet Aaron Ozee has written and self-published four poetry books through the self-publishing company, Lulu. 'Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm,' initially released in hardcover, now will be available as an eBook and Kindle Edition through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Books, and more.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names IDS to 2013 ‘Top 50 Service Providers’ List

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has made its third consecutive appearance on the Top 50 Service Providers list, issued by SourceMedia's Mortgage Technology magazine.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A, Exceptional’ Rating Two Years Running

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For two consecutive years, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center to Be Sold

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /New York Netwire/ -- HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa, a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of meeting space, featuring the best views in town from its top floor ballroom.

iFOS Awarded a $13.5 Million Contract by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

CLARKSVILLE, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations.

Last Chance to Register for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Camp Strong4Life

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire/ -- Located at Camp Twin Lakes and overseen by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's pediatricians, Camp Strong4Life caters to children struggling with their weight and dealing with the health issues that come with that struggle. While kids may have initial reservations about going, it won't be long before they are enjoying swimming, rock-wall climbing, archery, zip-lining, playing games, building friendships and making memories that last a lifetime.

Massey Consulting Webcast Series Will Feature Taylor Macdonald of Intacct

RALEIGH, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Accounting software specialist, Massey Consulting continues its educational webcast series with two webcasts focusing on best practices for CPAs and their clients. Thursday, May 16, from 2-4 p.m. EDT - 'Top 5 Reasons Your Clients are Moving to the Cloud' featuring industry thought leader Taylor Macdonald, Intaact Vice President and Philip Massey CPA, founder Massey Consulting.

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