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PORTLAND, Ore. /New York Netwire/ -- Biopharmaceutical company Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that it plans to launch its new line of products, known as Ilast(R), at the Annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans. Paragon signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Horus Pharma to supply Ilast(R) ocular care products in the U.S. last month, and the company is excited to release these products to ophthalmology professionals.

FLAT ROCK, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Illuminate the joys of the holiday season with Four Seasons Compassion for Life's community celebrations in North Carolina, the 23rd annual 'Tree of Lights,' Friday, December 6, 5:30 p.m., and 'Songs for the Seasons,' Sunday, December 15, from 2-4 p.m.

CHICAGO, Ill. /New York Netwire/ -- Nutronics Labs, a Natural supplement company, today released a statement encouraging deer antler spray consumers to do thorough product research before buying health supplements online. Nutronics Labs is the leading manufacturer of deer antler spray and boasts the world's strongest supplements available.

COSTA MESA, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- LendingQB, a provider of web-based loan origination software, today announced that it has officially launched its Lean Lending methodology for the mortgage industry. Lean Lending is a technology strategy that enables lending entities to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous organizational improvement.

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software (LOS), announced that it has officially launched its Lean Lending methodology for the mortgage industry. Lean Lending is a technology strategy that enables lending entities to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous organizational improvement.

BOULDER, Colo. /New York Netwire/ -- TeamSnap, Inc., the world's leading web and mobile team and activity management service, released research today confirming that participating in youth sports requires a major time commitment and financial investment, according to their recent user study.

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Lamb, Superintendent of Shawnee Local Schools, is pleased to announce that the district is implementing an energy conservation project, to be implemented by Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve four existing academic buildings, reduce over-all energy usage, and save taxpayer resources.

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Educational institutions considering Competency Based Learning (CBL) and Direct Assessment models are grappling with the challenges of effectively managing Title IV financial aid. Today, Regent Education is proud to announce that Regent 8, their flagship financial aid management solution, is the first-and only-system designed specifically to accommodate those challenges.

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire/ -- The fourth annual BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF13) producers have put together a world class array of BronzeLens expert panels, workshops, domestic and international film screenings and signature events that reflect Atlanta's unique position as the Film Capital of the South for 2013.

BETHESDA, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- Eight first-year college students who beat the odds to become the first in their family to attend college have been awarded Center for Student Opportunity's 'I'm First Scholarship,' a $2,000, four-year, renewable award. Along with 25 previous winners, these students share their personal stories, chronicle their college experiences, and offer advice to aspiring first-generation college students on the 'I'm First' blog.

AYUNGIN ISLAND, Philippines /New York Netwire/ -- An under-the-radar struggle for disputed island reefs is evolving in the South China Sea, between China and the Philippines, and the tactics employed by each side are named after foods, according to Reina Prince, global strategist for the NGO Friends Beyond Borders.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- On the Saturday night before Thanksgiving 2013, country music artist Sandra Piller will perform a special show featuring songs written by her mother-in-law. What makes this sweet gesture interesting to music lovers is that the songs co-written by Ruth Roberts were hits for such stars as Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds, and The Lennon Sisters.

AYUNGIN ISLAND, Philippines, Nov. 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An under-the-radar struggle for disputed island reefs is evolving in the South China Sea, between China and the Philippines, and the tactics employed by each side are named after foods, according to Reina Prince, global strategist for the NGO Friends Beyond Borders.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Latino Consultants, LLC, a leading social-cause marketing firm for 18 years, today launched the first bilingual mobile health resource 'web-app' as part of a hyper-local capacity building initiative in Contra Costa County, Calif. The tools are evidence-based and leverage the mobile health behaviors of low-income communities to engage in accessing enrollment and local health resources.

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Austin internet marketing agency Geek Powered Studios will be hosting a 'geek-a-thon' starting November 1, 2013 and lasting for over 24 hours into the weekend. Geek Powered employees will be playing video games for 25 hours straight to raise money and awareness for Austin's Dell Children's Hospital - part of the Children's Miracle Network.

ARDEN, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- In celebration of its 10th anniversary and National Family Caregiver's Month in November, Mountain Home Care announces the creation of its 'Caregiver Leadership Award.' The award recognizes exemplary professional caregivers with dual roles of service in the workplace and in their families.

FLAT ROCK, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Four Seasons Compassion for Life, a respected hospice care provider in North Carolina for almost a decade, leads the western region of the state for its significant percentage of patients served. Four Seasons serves an average of 1,000 persons daily.

TROY, Mich., Oct. 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Shore Mortgage, a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer online mortgage lender focused on service and speed, today announced that the firm is licensed to originate and service mortgages in all 50 states. This makes Shore Mortgage, a division of United Shore Financial Services, part of a select group of direct lenders with nationwide coverage.

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondering if you should get long-term care insurance? Or if you can qualify? Or afford it? Stop worrying, advises LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies. Today the company announces a bold shift from its traditional focus on LTC insurance to a broad, balanced focus on multiple ways to pay for care.

FRESNO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- The Central Valley Tea Party, in conjunction with Merced Tea Party, North Valley Patriots, Mariposa Tea Party, Bakersfield Tea Party, Tehachapi Tea Party and Central Coast Freedom Rallies, has issued commendations to Calif. Congressmen Tom McClintock and Jeff Denham and censures to Congressmen Jim Costa, Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes and David Valadao based on their votes on H.R. 2775, the 2014 Continuing Appropriations Act.