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Bakdraff Releases New Album that Documents Steel City Struggles

PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "The Vault" is the latest release from Bakdraff Entertainment. Seventeen tracks long, it features music that was created by six music producers and 16 artists over the course of several years.

"As the executive producer of this project, I was involved in countless studio sessions," Daniel "Rambo" Lebo, Bakdraff founder and Pittsburgh rapper says. "This album is a recorded diary of the struggles we've been through growing up in the Steel City. It's a provocative collection of music that digs into the city's history. Every street has a vibe and every building has a story."

A musical tribute of sorts, "The Vault" is dedicated to everyone who the artists grew up with, and to the people they lost in the process.

"This music is for all the people I've worked with over the years. It's dedicated to the blood, sweat and tears we shed and to the hustle we shared together," he says.

"The Vault" will be available for download on April 29, 2016. Among the tracks are Da Rukus and Bakdraff.

In addition to "The Vault," Bakdraff has two other albums available for download on iTunes - "The Steel City Hustle" and "Concrete Camouflage" by Rambo.

About Bakdraff:

Founded in 2010 by Daniel "Rambo" Lebo, Bakdraff is a hip hop music collective. While the label originated in Pittsburgh, the collective has grown to include artists and producers from several states throughout the U.S., Jamaica and Puerto Rico. It has worldwide distribution with an independent music distributor.

For more information, visit: http://www.bakdraff.com/.

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Twitter: @BAKDRAFF_ #bakdraff

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Faulkner Maserati of Mechanicsburg is on the Move

SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP, Pa., April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Faulkner Maserati of Mechanicsburg is moving to a brand new, state-of-the art facility at 6714 Carlisle Pike. The new Maserati Showroom and Service and Parts Center will be in full operation on Friday, April 15th with a reception that evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and an open house celebration all day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dealer Principal Jack Oyler said, "We are thrilled to have a new home worthy of this magnificent brand."

The event will also showcase the brand new 2017 Maserati Levante, a unique, innovative SUV style, combining spaciousness with coupe lines, while maintaining a proud link to the Maserati tradition. The Maserati brand with the exclusive Trident logo has been synonymous with Italian flair and sport performance for over 100 years.

The Faulkner Organization introduced Maserati to the area in early 2015. "In a little more than a year we have seen interest in Maserati soar," continued Oyler, citing increasing sales for the Italian luxury line of vehicles having risen by 110 percent year-over-year in the U.S.

"This market is an emerging one for high-line vehicles. The area is populated with and continues to attract high income individuals. We also have the accessibility, with major arteries like 81 and 83 to draw from both Philadelphia and Allentown."

Oyler notes that Maserati "is not a car for everybody. The niche is somebody who wants to stand out from the crowd and drive something distinctive."

The new Maserati complex will include a 9,000 square-foot showroom for Maserati's cars, including the full-size Quattroporte, the midsize Ghibli, the four-seat convertible GranCabrio and the new Levante SUV.

The dealership will also feature an interactive "configuration room" equipped with a wide screen monitor to help customers customize features for their car and experience physical samples of leather and wood trim.

Founded in 1932 by Henry Faulkner, Sr., The Faulkner Organization is the leading automotive retailer in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania and one of the largest privately held and family run dealer groups in the nation. Today, the Faulkner Organization operates 23 dealerships with 16 different new vehicle franchises located in Harrisburg, Trevose, Bethlehem, Lancaster, West Chester and Jenkintown. Specializing in sales, service and collision repair, the Faulkner Organization employs more than 1,300 team members and is fully committed to the satisfaction of employees and superb customer service.

For more information on Faulkner Maserati of Mechanicsburg visit their website: http://www.faulknermaseratimechanicsburg.com/. The Faulkner Organization is represented by Sokal Media Group, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Vivica A. Fox to Host 2016 DNC Watch Party Celebrating the Black Vote

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actress, producer and businesswoman, Vivica A. Fox, will join chair of the Darby County PA Democratic Party, Richard Womack Jr, to host the DogonVillage.com's 2016 Democratic National Convention (DNC) Watch Party complete with dinner, dancing, DJ, and a live performance. Themed, "Celebrating the Black Vote," the soiree will be held Tuesday July 26, 2016 in the ballroom of the Sheet Metal Workers Union hall on Penns Landing in Philadelphia.

"I am excited to join with the Laborers' District Council of Philadelphia to celebrate the Black vote," says Fox. "Black voters turned out in record numbers in 2008 and again in 2012 resulting in the election of the first Black president. President Barack Obama has done an excellent job but we must make sure to vote in all elections to continue to keep our issues at the forefront," adds the star of blockbuster films like "Kill Bill," "Set It Off," and "Kingdom Come."

Ryan N. Boyer, business manager for Laborers' District Council of Philadelphia & Vicinity, the Presenting Sponsor of the watch party said, "It's an honor to celebrate those who fought for our right to vote, the hard-working individuals getting people to the polls, and most importantly, voters."

Boyer continues, "Recognizing our past contributions is a great way to get fired up to go out and mobilize voters. This election will determine America's direction on critical issues like livable wages, access to affordable healthcare, and safeguarding the power of labor unions to protect workers. Working together we can make history again."

In addition to providing a entertaining atmosphere for people to watch DNC activities taking place that night at the Philadelphia Convention Center, the event will bring together a diverse group of political thought leaders, organized labor, and community organizers from across the nation for networking and motivation. An aggressive social media campaign, #celebratingtheblackvote, will lead up to the event and culminate with the publishing of a Digital Guide to Champions of the Black Vote that will be displayed during the party.

"Since inception DogonVillage.com has strategically integrated online and offline advocacy. During the party we will interact with our social media networks throughout the night via our tweet wall and a live broadcast on FaceBook and Periscope," said Edrea Davis, founder of DogonVillage.com.

Although Fox stays busy acting in films, including the upcoming release of "Independence Day: Resurgence," expanding her hair collection, and launching a new lingerie line, she still finds time to promote voting. Over the years she has spoken about the importance of voting and warned of voter suppression tactics at events across the country and headlined a statewide get-out-the-vote tour focused on Black women hosted by the Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation.

Along with his role as chair of the Darby Township Democratic Party, Womack is Darby Township Police Commissioner and also has a long history working in the organized labor movement. He currently serves as national vice president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute.

Produced by DogonVillage.com, the oldest Black-oriented website focused on digital advocacy, the 2016 DNC Watch Party planning committee includes Rita Jackson Samuels, Women Flying High; Craig Ford, NUHHCE/AFSCME-AFL-CIO; Felicia Davis, Building Green Initiative; Pat Pullar, Why Not A Woman?; Viviene Dixon-Shim, AFSCME Local 1363; Henry Lancaster, Lancaster Craig; Janice Coakley , Democratic Women Club of Miami Gardens; Illai Kenney, HBCU Green Fund; and Salandra Benton, Florida Coalition on Black Civic Participation, among others.

The event is slated to be one of the most memorable and well attended side events of the Convention. A portion of the proceeds will support 2016 civic engagement activities. Sponsorships and tables are available.

For more information visit http://www.dogonvillage.com/, email production@dogonvillage.com, @dogonvillage on Twitter or Instagram, or call 818-613-9521.

About DogonVillage:

Celebrating 20 years of digital advocacy, DogonVillage.com (www.dogonvillage.com) is a grassroots site created to enhance the efforts of organizers performing outreach on the ground in African American communities. In addition to providing a vehicle s to get the word out globally, our strategic integration of online and offline communications tactics, events and outreach, have resulted in compelling multimedia campaigns that build brands, shape public opinion and impact legislative policy.

About Laborers' District Council of Metropolitan Philadelphia & Vicinity:

The Laborers' District Council ( http://www.ldc-phila-vic.org/ ), presenting sponsor of the 2016 DNC Watch Party, works on behalf of more than 5,000 members, to help to secure projects, promote the hiring of union workers, and meet the quality-of-life and quality-of-work needs of employees and employers in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.

MEDIA CONTACT:
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Jazzmyne PR
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Phone: 770-961-6200

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Caption (1): Actress, producer and businesswoman, Vivica A. Fox.

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Caption (3): Richard Womack Jr., chair of Darby Township Democratic Party and co-host of event.

Twitter: @dogonvillage #celebratingtheblackvote

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CMG Financial Automates its Entire Appraisal Process Using Global DMS’ eTrac Platform

LANSDALE, Pa., March 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that CMG Financial (CMG), one of the nation's leading lenders, has streamlined the management of its appraisal process from start to finish using Global DMS' eTrac platform.

This has enabled CMG to work with its AMC providers that have disparate systems through a single interface with eTrac. As a result, processors and brokers no longer have to log into each AMC's system to place appraisal orders. From within eTrac, CMG users can order and assign appraisals, track them with real-time status, review appraisals, and they are then automatically delivered to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP) in full compliance and without errors or missing data.

"After we implemented eTrac, our AMC assignments became automatic and thus it really simplified and sped up our orders," said Peter Gilbert, chief credit officer at CMG. "The eTrac Workflow Engine also played a significant role in the implementation by automating notifications and file delivery to the ordering parties and borrowers. eTrac has made our appraisal process very easy and efficient and we always know that we are compliant and have quality appraisals."

Global DMS' Workflow Engine eliminates manual intervention, automatically handling many intricate and disparate tasks in CMG's unique appraisal process. Custom business rules were applied to tailor CMG's appraisal management workflow to their preferences and specific internal procedures.

"CMG runs numerous appraisal orders through our system each month with an elevated level of workflow-driven efficiency," says Vladimir Bien-Aime, president and CEO of Global DMS. "The fact that eTrac effectively centralized CMG's utilization of multiple AMCs and automated nearly all appraisal functions using our Workflow Engine speaks volumes about the flexibility and scalability of our platform."

eTrac facilitates far-reaching compliance functionality that is proven to automatically keep lenders compliant with changing state-based rules, federal laws, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Dodd-Frank Act.

About Global DMS

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions catering to lenders, servicers, AMCs, appraisers and other real estate entities. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process. The product line-up includes its eTrac(R) valuation management platform, eTrac Web Forms, Global Kinex, AVMs and data analytics products, BPO management platform, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS), ATOM (Appraisal Tracking On Mobile) and AMCmatch.com. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

About CMG Financial

CMG Financial is a well-capitalized, privately held mortgage-banking firm founded in 1993. The company makes its products and services available to the market through three distinct origination channels including Correspondent Lending, Wholesale Lending and Retail Lending. CMG Financial currently operates in most states and the District of Columbia, and holds federal agency lending approvals with HUD, VA, RHS, GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC. Throughout the mortgage banking and housing markets, CMG Financial is widely known for responsible lending practices, industry and consumer advocacy, product innovation, and operational efficiency. CMG Financial is a registered trade name of CMG Mortgage, Inc., NMLS# 1820 in most, but not all states. CMG Mortgage Inc. is an equal opportunity lender. For more information, visit http://www.cmgfi.com/.

Global DMS Twitter: @GlobalDMS - https://twitter.com/GlobalDMS.

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Journey Sales Named 2015 Hot Vendor for Sales Enablement by Aragon Research

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Sales, a leading provider of innovative customer engagement solutions for sales professionals, is pleased to announce that it won the Aragon Research Hot Vendor 2015 Award in the category of Sales Enablement. The Aragon Research Hot Vendor and Innovation Awards are given annually at the end of each year.

"We are thrilled to have been named a Hot Vendor by Aragon Research," said Bill Butler, CEO, Journey Sales. "This recognition further validates our mission to improve the Salesforce(R) experience and empower firms to sell digitally by enabling sales teams to collaborate with their buyers in ways not previously possible."

Journey Sales Smart Rooms are 100 percent native to Salesforce(R) and enable organizations to implement powerful sales methodologies such as the CEB Challenger(TM) Model. The product is cloud-based and can be personalized to align with each unique customer journey. Organizations use dashboards populated with rich Smart Room engagement data to objectively analyze buyer behavior to determine which opportunities have positive momentum and which ones require attention.

The 2015 Aragon Research Hot Vendor and Innovation Awards ceremony took place on December 3rd at the Sofitel Hotel in Redwood Shores, California.

Aragon Research is a technology-focused research and advisory firm committed to providing thought-leading strategic research and trusted advisory services. Aragon delivers high impact interactive research and advisory services to provide enterprises the insight they need to help them make better technology and strategy decisions.

"We have incorporated a tremendous amount of selling knowledge into Smart Rooms," said Prit Kang, CTO, Journey Sales. "The Hot Vendor award substantiates the current functionality of the product, but I am also excited about our roadmap for 2016."

Smart Rooms launched in 2014, are easy to deploy, and are available for download in the Salesforce AppExchange(R).

About Journey Sales:

Founded in 2014, Journey Sales is a provider of cloud-based solutions dedicated to improving the sales process through better alignment with buyers' needs. Journey Sales' flagship solution, Smart Rooms, helps sales professionals close more deals more predictably by enhancing customer engagement throughout the sales process and the customer lifecycle. Smart Rooms are native to Salesforce(R) and are used by customers in industries including high technology, insurance, and consulting.

For more information visit http://www.journeysales.com/ or follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/journey-sales, and find us on the Salesforce AppExchange(R).

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Twitter: @JourneySales #SmartRooms #DigitalSelling #AragonResearch

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Journey Sales Announces Sponsorship of the 2015 CEB Sales and Marketing Summit

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Sales, a leading provider of innovative customer engagement solutions for sales professionals, is pleased to announce that they will be a sponsor of the CEB 2015 Sales and Marketing Summit, to be held October 20-22 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Journey Sales' flagship product, Smart Rooms, addresses the struggles most organizations suffer from related to their sales and account management processes. These challenges include needing to better engage with their customers, tracking customer activity, and aligning to the buyer's journey.

Smart Rooms are the first customer engagement platform built natively into the Salesforce(R) platform. Smart Rooms bring sales and customer engagement to companies looking to differentiate themselves and support digital selling in order to build better relationships and close more business more predictably. Organizations use Smart Rooms to teach prospects about themselves and their solutions in a new, personalized, and digital manner, and to objectively analyze their sales effectiveness.

CEB (NYSE: CEB) is a best practice insight and technology company that offers a unique view into what matters and what works when driving corporate performance. CEB equips senior leaders and their teams with insight and actionable solutions to transform operations. This distinctive approach enables executives to harness peer perspectives and tap into breakthrough innovation without costly consulting or reinvention.

In 2011, CEB group leader Matthew Dixon and principal executive advisor Brent Adamson co-authored The Challenger Sale(TM), a book that was and continues to be transformative for organizations around the world. And just last month in September 2015, the same co-authors published The Challenger Customer(TM), providing further insights into selling and organizational effectiveness.

"CEB's research as presented in The Challenger Sale and The Challenger Customer is revealing for any executive interested in making their sales and account management processes more effective," said Bill Butler, CEO and Co-Founder of Journey Sales. "We are excited to be a sponsor of the CEB Summit where attendees will discuss today's most impactful trends and tools in sales and marketing."

Smart Rooms are easy to deploy and use, are Salesforce1 Mobile certified, and are available for download in the Salesforce AppExchange(R). Come see us at the 2015 CEB Sales and Marketing Summit. More information about the conference can be found here: https://www.cebglobal.com/exbd/sales-marketing-summit/.

About Journey Sales:

Founded in 2014, Journey Sales is a provider of cloud-based solutions dedicated to improving the sales process through better alignment with buyers' needs. Journey Sales' flagship solution, Smart Rooms, helps busy sales professionals close more deals more predictably by enhancing customer engagement throughout the sales process and the entire customer lifecycle. Smart Rooms are native to Salesforce(R) and are used by customers in various industries including high technology, insurance, and consulting. For more information visit http://www.journeysales.com/ -- or follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/journey-sales - and find us on the Salesforce AppExchange(R).

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*Image Caption: Smart Rooms are personalized, portal-like environments where companies can manage and track their sales process.

Twitter: @JourneySales #SmartRooms #CEBSummit #CEB #Salesforce

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Host of hit TV Show ‘Hoarders’ Makes Special Guest Appearance in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show "Hoarders," Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise, owned by Lindsay Bednarek and Kelly Mahon, is hosting the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and is inviting the public to its grand opening / open house on Saturday Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at their headquarters.

Everyone is invited to come meet the man that helped bring Hoarding disorder to national attention through the top rated show "Hoarders." Mr. Chalmers will be available for interviews and autographs at both events.

Both the Ribbon cutting and Public Grand Opening will be held at the new Steri-Clean Greater Philadelphia headquarters located at 416 Green Lane, Unit 6, Bristol PA.

Cory Chalmers is available for press or media interviews by calling 1-800-462-7337 extension 111.

Steri-Clean Inc. offers franchises with two divisions: a hoarding remediation division called Steri-Clean (www.hoarders.com), and a Bio-Hazard clean-up division called Crime-Scene Steri-Clean (www.crimecleaners.com).

For more information on Steri-Clean, Inc. please visit http://www.SteriCleanInc.com/.

Twitter: @CoryChalmers

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Eastern Pennsylvania Now Sports Latest in Tattoo Revisions

WILKES-BARRE, Pa., June 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc., Sandy, Utah, announced the opening of their latest Tatt2Away(R) center in Eastern Pennsylvania at Marc's Tattooing & Body Piercing. Tatt2Away offers a patented, innovative alternative to laser tattoo removal that is less painful, less costly, and more effective at removing all tattoo colors of pigment.

Marc's Tattooing & Body Piercing, with 4 locations covering the Eastern region of Pennsylvania, has been the area's industry trusted name in professionalism and artistry for over 25 years. Over that time, Steve Gulbin and Jon Owens, partners of Marc's Tattooing, have witnessed thousands of piercing and tattoo jobs through their doors, and noticed an increase in much of their business was clients exploring ways to cover up or re-imagine a current tattoo.

"We really wanted to find an easy, less expensive way to remove or enhance some of this unfortunate work," says Gulbin. "Jon and I were on the hunt for a cutting-edge technique that was an alternative to laser removal and offered us full control over the creative process. I'm ecstatic to offer a removal solution like this at our shops!"

While 65 million Americans sport a tattoo, 11 percent of them are getting - or have had - one removed. Although the laser has been the go to method of removal, its lack of efficacy, coupled with pain and cost, have not made it an attractive value proposition. Marc's Tattooing plans on capitalizing on the newest alternative to laser tattoo removal.

Owens added, "Not only is this THE solution for those that want a full tattoo removal, but it will also make a cover up session more tolerable and less costly for our clients."

To book a consultation for a Tatt2Away treatment, call Steve or Jon at 570-235-1484 or visit http://marcstattooing.com/.

Tatt2Away is placing only a few systems per city, offering a limited exclusivity to those studios that see the opportunity first and act on it. For more information, go to http://www.Tatt2Away.com/ or contact Jack Savage, Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. 855-252-2929 jacksavage@Tatt2Away.com

TWITTER: @tatt2away

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Pennsylvania Dog Trainer Christine Pazdalski Dispels Traditional Dog Training Techniques

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- You can teach an old dog new tricks (as well as their owners), according to Christine Pazdalski, owner of Puppy Love, LLC.

She says that while most people are familiar with conventional dog training doctrine, it does not have to be the only dogma out there. Traditional dogma follows an alpha principle which is no longer considered the most effective way to go. Behavior that was once frowned upon (treating a dog like a child, eating before he does or walking in front of him before going through an open door) are beginning to lose some steam.

Why? Pazdalski explains that dogs have evolved and so should their training.

"Domesticated dogs have been living alongside human beings and interacting with us for thousands of years," she says. "And, while they have certainly retained a variety of their wild ancestors' instincts, their social intelligence, cognitive ability and ability to learn more closely resemble a toddler's than a wolf's."

As a certified professional dog trainer, it is Pazdalski's mission to replace dominance-based methods with humane, science-based positive training.

"I am so excited to share my knowledge of these recent dog training and behavior discoveries," she says. "Once dog owners understand that they can relate to their dog on a different level, it becomes exciting for them too."

Based on the science of animal behavior, learning and cognition, as well as the proven effectiveness of positive reinforcement, this positive dog training builds bonds.

Puppy Love LLC also has a different approach to how the training is executed. Rather than quickly explaining the concept and setting the dog and their owner out to fend for themselves, they believe in handling the initial dog training first. Only then do they pass along the tools and skills to the owners so they can maintain and reinforce what the dog has already learned. An initial consultation leads to a customized dog training program for each client.

"It's what we do," she says. "We do our job while you do yours."

About Puppy Love, LLC:

Puppy Love, LLC was founded in 2001 by Christine Pazdalski, a certified professional dog trainer. She trains dogs, puppies and their people in the Main Line area and throughout Chester and Montgomery counties. She is the winner of the Best of Phoenixville: Best Dog Training 2013 and 2014, and is one of the Top Five Dog Trainers on The Philly Hot List 2014.

Learn more at: http://puppylovellc.com/ .

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Seventy-two Cats Dead and Alleged Animal Abuser Unable to be Prosecuted Due to Humane Officer Breach of Duty

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neighbors and concerned citizens are appalled that an Allegheny County Humane Officer who was called to investigate the abuse and abandonment of over 70 cats, removed two cats and sent the rest to die, according to Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue.

Kathy Hecker, a Humane Officer working for the largest "No-Kill" shelter in Pittsburgh, investigated a call for hoarding and abandonment of a large number of cats in a Mt. Lebanon, Pa. house. The cats were found in unsanitary conditions and without food and water; abandoned after the tenant, Jennifer Fix, was evicted.

Hecker took two cats and allegedly "refused to take any of the other cats because most of them were too sick or too wild to be saved," according to Big Daddy Wildlife Removal, the agency contracted to trap and kill the remaining cats. Seventy-two cats were removed and destroyed, while neighbors were allegedly told they were going to the "No-Kill" shelter. An additional five kittens and two adult cats were taken to the shelter due to pressure by neighbors.

Cats that were able to be removed from traps prior to being taken by the wildlife exterminators were found to be in good health by a veterinarian. None of the 72 cats were evaluated by a veterinarian for health or temperament prior to their death. Although animal abandonment is considered a form of animal cruelty according to Pennsylvania law, Hecker has not yet filed charges against Fix, and is unlikely to do so since all of the cats that would be considered "evidence" have already been removed from the property.

"It is an absolute breach of duty when an officer sworn to protect animals not only sends seventy-two cats to their deaths without a proper veterinary evaluation, but in doing so, also destroys any chance of successfully prosecuting a person who will likely subject animals to abuse at her next address," said Dr. Becky L. Morrow, Founder of Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue and expert witness in the Tiger Ranch institutionalized hoarding case.

Margo Cicci, a member of the Pittsburgh Feral Cat Movement, was involved in the rescue attempt for these cats. "When we first heard that a Humane Agent was involved, we were relieved, thinking that everything would be done correctly so that charges could be filed against the former tenant, and every effort would be made to save as many of these cats as possible. To find out that this is how the Humane Agent handled it is beyond devastating."

Please contact Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue at (724) 230-6485 for more information or to interview those involved in this case.

Frankie's Friends Cat Rescue was formed in 2010, after a sanctuary was created for unadoptable cats rescued from the Tiger Ranch Cruelty Case. Frankie's Friends is dedicated to relieving suffering caused by cruelty/neglect, disease, injury, and homelessness of cats, by providing shelter, low or no-cost veterinary care, and spaying and neutering thousands of cats annually. More information: http://www.frankiesfriendscatrescue.org/ .

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Synergy Software Announces 25-Year Anniversary KaleidaGraph Upgrade

READING, Pa., Oct. 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy Software, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its scientific graphing and data analysis software application, KaleidaGraph, today announced its newest 4.5 version which includes many new and improved features for its world-wide community of scientists, researchers and engineers.

"Customer feedback pointed to some limitations in KaleidaGraph," William Jones, vice president of research and development says. "The main focus of 4.5 is to service our client base by addressing those issues, and enhancing KaleidaGraph to better meet their needs."

Strengthening one of the most popular functions of KaleidaGraph, changes made to the linear curve fit allows the computation of the confidence interval, and increased statistical analysis. For all curve fits v4.5 has also added exporting predicted values to the data window. "Users no longer have to export results from each of the fits," Jones says. "With one command, they will get a table with all of the relevant information."

New Features: Floating bar, floating column and fill plots have been added to the new version. The addition of the new Slice Data command allows data to be reorganized quickly and easily. Now, Dropped Lines helps determine the value where each data point falls on the X or Y axis of a plot.

Enhanced Features: Users can now control the display of the plot more accurately and with expanded tools. There are now 99 variables; 24 new markers; independent line and fill color; and the ability to read new Excel formats. Plus, for each axis, users now have complete control over the color of the axes, major and minor ticks and major and minor grids. Enhanced scripting commands make it easier to customize plots, apply curve fits and control the size and resolution of exported images.

Image exporting has also been improved, and allows higher resolution JPG, PNG and TIFF images to be created, in grayscale, color or CMYK TIFF.

"Through 25 years of customer-oriented development, KaleidaGraph still remains an exceptionally, easy-to-learn graphing and analysis program with a surprisingly affordable price. It continues to be invaluable everywhere collected data needs simple and immediate treatment," Jones says.

For more information about KaleidaGraph, visit: http://www.synergy.com/ .

About KaleidaGraph:

KaleidaGraph is a thoughtfully-designed graphing and data analysis application for research scientists, as well as for those in business and engineering fields. It produces publication-quality graphs, and easily converts the most complex data into a functional display.

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