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Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Attorneys Attend Florida Justice Association’s ‘Workhorse’ Seminar

ORLANDO, Fla., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorneys from the southwest Florida personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh attended the Florida Justice Association's annual "Workhorse" seminar held at the Orlando World Trade Center Marriott.

Opening with keynote speaker, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup champion Abby Wambach. The four day event featured dozens of seminars for civil and criminal trial attorneys and more than 100 speakers.

Members of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh attending the Workhorse seminar included Attorneys M. David Shapiro and Michele Stephan of the Sarasota Office, as well as attorneys Bernard F. Walsh, and Daniel Murphy from the law firm's Bradenton Office location.

The 30th Anniversary of the FJA Workhorse offered guests a wide variety of seminars for attorneys of all experience levels that focused on improving and building the skills needed to represent clients in various areas of legal practice. Prominent seminars during the 4-day event included sessions on Florida's adoption of Daubert vs Frye, representing clients who have suffered traumatic brain injury, trial preparation, proving and arguing damages and representing clients in premises liability claims.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this comment about the event, "The FJA Workhorse seminar is one of the most important continuing legal education events held in Florida each year. 'Workhorse' is a rare opportunity to network with so many attorneys and legal professionals from around the State. Participants of the seminar help to foster a valuable exchange of ideas and experiences that contribute to strengthening the Florida legal system, and is especially valuable as attorneys must now adjust courtroom strategies around Daubert."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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EaseUS New 9.9 Mac Hard Drive Recovery Solution Comes with Bootable Media Available for Any Emergency in Data Recovery

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS has announced that its new Data Recovery Wizard for Mac 9.9 continues to innovate in the Mac data recovery software field with Bootable Media available now when OS fails to start. Besides, lost files can be restored directly from Time Machine backup drive in time. The RAW recovery in 9.9 version recognizes more file types exactly and speeds up the whole procedure.

After a long period research and public survey, EaseUS finds out that 30% users who take data recovery on Mac get caught by OS bootable trouble in which system is unable to boot up and there is no response on Mac OS X. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Bootable Media for Mac makes it remarkably simple to recover all lost files even when system crash occurs and OS X cannot be launched.

At the same time, Data Recovery Wizard for Mac with Bootable Media, which only USB disk is capable of now, together takes on data recovery course in a safer way especially for those lost files stored on system disk, because that it protects original data from any further operations which may cause more severe damages.

Likewise, Mac data recovery from Time Machine backup drive in this 9.9 edition attracts much public attention for its ease-to-use and effectiveness. Except for restoring deleted files from Trash, from formatted hard drive or lost partition, setting up Time Machine backup drive is pretty helpful as a rapid rescue matter when data loss happens. Backing up crucial photos, documents, video, music, audio and emails regularly to Time Machine in advance allows to directly get all lost data back in time effortlessly and restore Mac immediately.

Under RAW recovery that is usually used for serious data loss situations, more file types can be retrieved exactly. Also data recoverability and scanning speed increase to a large extent. This in-depth recovery progress contributes to the repair success.

EaseUS Mac hard drive recovery solution is an easy way to settle down complicated data recovery project that is accessible for different data loss cases. Intuitive UI design of the 9.9 edition leads all restoring operation go more smoothly where less professional IT skill is enough.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac 9.9 available at: http://www.easeus.com/mac-data-recovery-software/.

About EaseUS Software:

EaseUS provides professional IT solutions for home, education and SMB users, service providers in data recovery, backup, system optimization and partition manager on both Windows and Mac platforms. Founded in 2004, EaseUS has established itself as a fast-growing international company with over 100 million wonderful users in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.easeus.com.

"EaseUS" is registered trademark of CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd.

Twitter: @easeus_software

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Cultural Visionary Alyona Ushe Announces Focus on Pompano Beach Amphitheater and Cultural Center

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alyona Ushe, who helmed the critically acclaimed Arts Garage in Delray Beach for five years, has announced her resignation as President & CEO of the cultural venue in order to focus on managing and programming venues in Pompano Beach, including the amphitheater (theamppompano.org) and the upcoming cultural center (ccpompano.org).

Ushe has garnered a national reputation for launching and developing new cultural venues including Classika Theatre in Washington, D.C., BaCA in Pompano Beach, Arts Garage in Delray Beach and expanding the vision of The New Orleans Opera Association.

"I am very proud of my role with Arts Garage during these past five years," said Ushe. "Managing and programing a venue that grew from concept to a national model was both exceptionally challenging and incredibly rewarding. My career path, however, has always been focused on launching new venues, and I am just thrilled to now be able to put all of my energies and creativity on Pompano Beach."

Ushe and her executive team, began working with the city of Pompano Beach in 2014 and have achieved tremendous success. With the impending launch of the new cultural center in early 2017, Ushe determined this was the strategic time to put her entire focus on the explosion of creativity happening in Pompano Beach.

Key staff members will be working with Ushe in Pompano Beach including Lyle Cayce, VP of Communications; Michelle Gabriel, Director of Programming; and Byron Swart, Artistic Director and Curator.

"We are excited to be part of the team that will be creating a new artistic force in Pompano Beach," said Swart.

"We are thrilled that Alyona and her team will be able to devote all of their talents to Pompano Beach," said Mark Beaudreau, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Director. "What they have accomplished for our city with programming the amphitheater has been outstanding, and we are looking forward to their next phase of creativity as we continue to build upon the success of The Amp and introduce our new cultural center."

More information: http://theamppompano.org/ and http://ccpompano.org/.

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Twitter: @PompanoAmp

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EPIC adds Employee Benefits Consultant Penny Miller in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Penny Miller has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team. She will be based in San Francisco and report to David Wiesner, Regional Director Employee Benefits.

Joining as a Vice President, Miller brings 25 years of employee benefits experience to EPIC. She was previously a principal at Mercer in San Francisco with a focus on client relationship management, benefits program strategy, and business development. Miller's expertise in resolving client issues, managing client teams, and conducting financial analyses provided her the opportunity to serve clients of varying size in a wide range of industries, including growth companies converting from fully-insured programs to self-funding.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice, Miller will provide service leadership to EPIC clients; including overall strategy, relationship management and plan management. She will also develop new business opportunities.

"Penny is a disciplined, results oriented individual, with a passion for service excellence and the delivery of value," said John Connell, President, Employee Benefits of California. "She is well respected in our business and her principles and ability are highly aligned with EPIC's core values surrounding client advocacy, collaboration, and putting 'people first.' We are excited to have Penny join our growing operations in Northern California and the across the country."

Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Santa Clara University in California.

Penny Miller can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 415-356-3981
Mobile: 415-652-0699
penny.miller[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #EmployeeBenefits

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Cannabis Activist Ed Forchion Challenges New Jersey on Race, Reefer and Religion Before the U.S. Supreme Court

TRENTON, N.J., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In perhaps one of the boldest moves in the recent history of marijuana activism, long time cannabis advocate and Trentonian newspaper columnist, Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman, and his lawyers, New Jersey attorneys Allan Marain, Esq. and John Vincent Saykanic, Esq., are challenging the state of New Jersey before the United States Supreme Court regarding pertinent issues pertaining to reefer, racial discrimination and religion.

Forchion's legal team filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court (US Supreme Court Docket - 15-8533) on March 8, 2016, presenting ten questions for review and response from the Court.

Per the subject of race and religion, as it relates to cannabis, the filing marks a landmark stance in the marijuana movement. Forchion considers the petition a direct challenge to recently revealed comments by former Nixon domestic policy chief, John Ehrlichman, that the war on drugs was a political assault against blacks and hippies. (http://tinyurl.com/http-www-cnn-com-2016-03-23 )

The document leads with its most powerful query, directly asking the presiding judges, "Are New Jersey's drug laws inherently discriminatory against African Americans and discriminatory as applied by law enforcement?"

In addition, the other questions presented to the Court include:

2. Has New Jersey decided an important federal question in a way that conflicts with other state courts of last resort as petitioner was precluded from arguing to the jury by way of nullification that marijuana should not be a substance proscribed by New Jersey as part of his defense at trial?

3. Is a state court of last resort in hopeless conflict with the United States Court of Appeals concerning First Amendment Free Exercise Clause as it relates to the right to use marijuana as a religious sacrament?

4. Does New Jersey's criminalization of marijuana deprive Rastafarians of their sacramental use of cannabis in violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

Read the full filing here: http://goo.gl/TKyvVl .

"Twenty-three states and the nation's capital, Washington D.C. have legalized the use of cannabis in some form or fashion," cites Attorney John Vincent Saykanic. "But we still have an uphill battle to go. While marijuana has received more mainstream recognition and acceptance over the years, and has now evolved into a multi-million dollar legal industry in some parts of the country, a disproportionate number of people of color are sadly sitting in jail cells serving quite frankly, ridiculous and unfair sentences. I have worked tirelessly with Forchion over the years because I believe his legal battles serve the greater interest of many. This U.S. Supreme Court filing is perhaps one of our loudest legal statements yet."

"I've always known the marijuana laws are racist and I've always thought of marijuana legalization as a civil rights issue," expresses Forchion. "States throughout the South began implementing drug laws as part of the explicitly racist Jim Crow system, with Southern lawmakers being quite open about the racist motivations behind the laws. Northern states such as New Jersey stripped offensive racist language from their official legal statements, but their anti-drug policies were hardly less racist."

Forchion is encouraged by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's recent endorsement of jury nullification (see http://goo.gl/YA5zOS ) and further argues that, "all marijuana defendants should be allowed to present these facts to jurors and encourage nullification verdicts."

Forchion's long standing battle for marijuana law reform has been documented for over two decades. Considered by many as the "grandfather of marijuana reform in New Jersey," Forchion is a bone cancer patient who states he needs marijuana for his symptoms.

Amongst his many trials and tribulations, Forchion pleaded guilty in 2000 to charges of conspiracy to distribute and marijuana possession and was released on parole after serving 18 months on a reduced sentence. He was arrested again in Burlington County, N.J., in 2010 on marijuana possession and distribution charges. He has fought those charges. Forchion argued his medical condition gave him a "medical necessity" defense to possess and appealed the decision to the N.J. Supreme Court and now the U.S. Supreme Court.

Forchion achieved Hollywood notoriety when he opened a marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles in 2008, saying it was a temple that used marijuana as part of its religious ceremonies. The California temple was shut down after a federal drug raid in 2011.

Currently Forchion, a Rastafarian, is the owner of his own restaurant, NJWeedman's Joint and spiritual sanctuary, Liberty Bell Temple III, which he opened last year directly across from New Jersey's Trenton City Hall. The restaurant and sanctuary receive not only a steady stream of customers but also international media attention.

Read more about Forchion's stance for marijuana reform in the Trentonian at http://goo.gl/fAkLsU .

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/tuAPwXvhbIM .

MEDIA CONTACT:
Makeda Smith
Jazzmyne Public Relations
makeda@jazzmynepr.com
323-380-8819

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Electro Spa In The Sky

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Madame et Monsieur, an Electro-Slim Therapy(TM) company, joins forces with NV Jets to offer its exclusive Electro-Slim Therapy treatments on their charter flights.

Private aircraft passengers will arrive at their destination relaxed, energized and rejuvenated after they've experienced cellular detoxification and muscle rehabilitation thousands of feet in the air. A one-hour treatment is equivalent to a six-hour workout.

The exclusive Electro-Slim Technology(TM) is a custom process designed to promote circulation, detoxification and muscle rehabilitation. The unique spa treatment uses FDA-approved equipment that specializes in area-specific body sculpting using skin contact electrodes.

These electrodes deliver rhythmic waves of pulses in three unique modes in 20-minute intervals and accomplish a non-physical, full body workout. The powerful muscle contractions result in muscle rehabilitation and overall circulatory benefits which combat jet lag, fatigue, and other stress-related issues that often occur during travel.

"We are excited to join forces with NV Jets to provide our exclusive service to their charter jet passengers," Robey Taute, co-founder Madame et Monsieur, says. "The future of private air transportation is rejuvenation and relaxation. Passengers will arrive at their destination ready to take on the world."

About Madame et Monsieur:

Madame et Monsieur ( http://www.madameetmonsieur.com/ ) was founded by Robey and Ria Taute in 1983 in South Africa. Currently, it has locations across the U.S., Europe, Australia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Clients include athletes, celebrities, pageant contestants and global business leaders.

About NV Jets:

NV JETS ( http://www.nvjets.com/ ) is the number one charter operator in Nevada with the highest safety ratings achievable in aviation and the cleanest aircraft in the state. They are the only ARG/US Platinum, Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO stage 1, and 9 or less Eligible On-Demand charter operator in the entire state.

Video Playlist: See Electro-Slim Technology(TM) onboard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhjVTbxTwno&list=PL22C34435E787F826 .

Watch a video about Electro-Slim Technology(TM): https://youtu.be/gjWBugUra_w .

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* Photo Caption: (L-R) Robey Taute, London Jane (NV Jets), and Ria Taute.

Media Contact:
Robey Taute
of Madame et Monsieur
+1-702-444-0229
robey@metm.me

NVJets Contact:
+1-855-568-5387
Info@nvjets.com

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Synergy Education Platform Continues to Grow in New Mexico Municipal Schools

MESA, Ariz., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, a leading student information and learning management solutions provider for the K-12 market, has been chosen by Loving Municipal Schools to replace its existing JMAC Student Information System (SIS) solution with Synergy(R). The district required a technologically advanced solution that would unite all district management functions in one fully-integrated solution, creating system wide data connections that help improve administrative processes and learning outcomes.

Loving Municipal Schools serves 3 campuses in southeast New Mexico. A committee of district stakeholders including administrators, teachers and counselors evaluated multiple solutions to determine which would best meet their needs. After in-depth product demonstrations, Loving Municipal Schools selected Edupoint's Synergy because of its rich feature set and specialized mobile apps that provide parents and students real-time performance data. The district also selected Synergy Assessment to provide educators the ability to create and administer formative, benchmark, and summative assessments to track student progress on standards and identify those who need additional help. Loving Municipal Schools will utilize Edupoint's hosting services, which will provide the district a private cloud deployment that still gives them backend access to the Synergy database.

"We are pleased to welcome Loving Municipal Schools to the family of New Mexico Districts using Synergy," says Bob Weathers, Edupoint's Founder & CEO. "We are committed to ongoing innovation and continuously enhancing the Synergy Education Platform to provide maximum benefit to our customers. All of our partner districts - large and small - are truly valued, and we look forward to building a longstanding relationship with Loving Municipal Schools."

Edupoint supports over 125,000 students throughout New Mexico, providing Synergy solutions for districts that include Albuquerque Public Schools, the state's largest school district, as well as Las Cruces Public Schools and Alamogordo Public Schools. As the second district in the state to switch from JMAC to Synergy, Loving Municipal Schools is currently working with Edupoint's data conversion and hosting specialists and plans to go live with Synergy for the start of the 2016/2017 academic school year.

About Edupoint Educational Systems:

For more than thirty years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower all K-12 stakeholders with the tools they need to improve student achievement. The Synergy(R) Education Platform is a suite of integrated solutions that includes Synergy(R) SIS, the most powerful K-12 student information system available today, Synergy(R) LMS, an all-in-one learning and assessment platform, and Synergy(R) Special Education, a comprehensive special education data management system. More than a data management tool, Synergy is a collaborative environment that facilitates improved communication between educators, administrators, parents and students resulting in better instructional decisions at all levels.

To learn why thousands of schools across the country use the Synergy Education Platform to manage more than 3.5 million students, visit http://www.Edupoint.com/.

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Platinum Data Launches RealView QB (Quality Bridge), Providing Lenders and Appraisers with a Transparent Single System of Record for Appraisal QC

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Platinum Data Solutions, a provider of valuation data and analytics solutions, has launched RealView(R) QB (Quality Bridge), the industry's only appraisal quality technology that allows users to authorize access and share information with third parties, including lenders, AMCs, appraisers and investors.

RealView QB is a workflow feature in RealView, the industry's most advanced appraisal quality technology. It enables a single, centralized system of record for appraisal quality control. With RealView QB, users can invite virtually any relevant party to access their appraisal quality and underwriting process on a limited, user-defined basis. These third parties simply log in to RealView, review appraisal QC results and immediate take action. Examples of these actions include resolving issues, providing explanations or revisions, asking questions, such as clarification on comp selection, and much more.

By sharing a single system of record, RealView QB can eliminate some of the most time consuming, error-prone activities in the mortgage process, such as rekeying appraisal information, communicating findings and requesting additional information.

"The back-and-forth nature of the appraisal QC process slows the mortgage process and costs companies thousands of dollars each year. Plus, when lenders, AMCs, appraisers and investors operate in silos, it's difficult to achieve transparency," said Phil Huff, president and CEO of Platinum Data. "RealView QB's real-time information sharing reduces mistakes and repetitive tasks while bringing transparency to appraisal QC. All parties benefit from lower costs and protected margins, and the industry as a whole gains the transparency it needs."

Platinum Data's online platform and analytical tools are used to protect the country's top 10 mortgage lenders, and are integrated with nine of the top 10 appraisal management systems.

ABOUT PLATINUM DATA SOLUTIONS:
Platinum Data Solutions provides valuation data and analytics technologies that help mortgage lenders, servicers, investors, AMCs and their vendors value collateral, identify potential collateral weaknesses and manage collateral risk. The company's online platform and analytical tools protect the country's top 10 mortgage lenders and help hundreds of companies to perform due diligence and prevent collateral-based loss. Each year, Platinum Data protects billions of dollars in assets across the U.S. against collateral-based non-compliance, buybacks and other risks. The company's RealView system pioneered computer-assisted appraisal underwriting. Its valuation analytics channel provides the industry's only turnkey services that assure the responsible use of AVMs. Platinum Data Solutions is based in Aliso Viejo, California and was founded in 2002.

For more information, visit http://PlatinumData.com/, follow @Platinum_Data or email info@PlatinumData.com.

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Los Angeles Residents Alan and Judie Sherin Open Dream Vacations Franchise

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alan and Judie Sherin recently completed an intensive training program to become certified vacation specialists and owners of a Dream Vacations travel franchise in Los Angeles. As a result of being part of the nation's leading home-based travel agent franchise network, their travel agency TourTakers Dream Vacations, has access to the best cruise and land vacation deals and exclusive, elite product and service offerings.

"Booking vacations can be very frustrating to the point of total confusion. There are just too many choices, special offers, lingo and general information overload on the Internet," says Alan Sherin, co-founder TourTakers Dream Vacations. "By joining forces with Dream Vacations, we are able to provide our clients with a better, more personalized approach to vacation planning."

To complete the certification program, the Sherins participated in-depth training and workshops including sales and marketing seminars; product briefings by major cruise lines; hands-on computer systems orientation introducing new agents to CruiseControl, a proprietary customer relationship manager, sales reporting and reservation system; and onboard ship inspections at the state-of-the-art Dream Vacations training center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Consumers can browse the TourTakers new Dream Vacations website - http://www.tourtakers.com/ - complete with a live search engine and booking capabilities, or contact them for expert, personalized guidance in planning memorable vacations. TourTakers walks clients step-by-step through the entire booking and planning process, from selecting destinations and excursions based on clients' interests to providing packing lists and enhancing special occasions.

As a Dream Vacations franchise, TourTakers is now part of the World Travel Holdings family of brands, one of the top travel retail networks in the world with incredible buying power with every major cruise line and many tour operators, resulting in exceptional low prices and exclusive offers such as upgrades, discounts and more.

For more information or to book a dream vacation, please call toll free 877-388-3975 or visit http://www.tourtakers.com/. Hours of operation are seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST/PDT.

About Dream Vacations:

Launched in 2016, Dream Vacations A CruiseOne Company is a franchise opportunity that is part of World Travel Holdings, the world's largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. Dream Vacations franchisees have unrivaled buying power to offer the best prices and exclusive offers when selling memorable vacation experiences such as cruises, resort stays and land tours.

Twitter: @Tour_Takers

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourTakersDreamVacations

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EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Speak on Hydrogen Sulphide Safety at 2016 Sulphur World Symposium

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Sulphur World Symposium 2016 being held at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada on April 11 to April 13. Simpson is a member of EPIC's National Energy Construction Practice based in Birmingham, Alabama. He will speak on "Hydrogen Sulphide - Training Personnel to Work Safely" on Tuesday, April 12 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is one of the few chemicals that has limited warning properties at dangerous concentrations and can lead to immediate incapacitation. It is important to be aware of the hazards associated with H2S whenever working where hydrogen sulphide is present or presumed present. After engineering controls, a well-executed training program is the most effective way of protecting personnel against H2S exposure.

Drawing on personal experience of having been exposed to hydrogen sulphide poisoning, Simpson will discuss Z390 and other ANSI standards, as well as other critical components of effectively training personnel working in an environment where H2S may be present. Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.sulphurinstitute.org/pub/89820932-bc30-5bd9-0719-acc30ed15a67 .

About Chuck Simpson, Senior Risk Control Consultant, EPIC:

Simpson is a respected HSE professional with more than 30 years of experience assisting companies with the implementation of risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety. He has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the American Society of Safety Engineers, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee.

He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

About Sulphur World Symposium 2016:

The Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium 2016 is an annual event that attracts sulphur industry leaders for two days of expert speakers, networking events, and industry tours. More than 150 delegates, from over 30 countries are expected at this year's event. The delegates represent organizations from the entire sulphur value chain.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Dave Hock, of EPIC
650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650.422.3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance #SulphurWorld

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Pavaso Achieves 2,000th Live Transaction on Digital Closing Platform

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pavaso, the industry leader in eClosing and Consumer Management technology solutions, announced it has recorded its 2,000th live transaction on the Digital Close platform. In addition, more than 6,500 user accounts have been created in the platform, spanning from mortgage lenders to title/settlement agents to Realtors and consumers. The announcement was made in conjunction with the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo, of which Pavaso is a diamond sponsor.

"Our approach is simple," Mark McElroy, president and CEO of Pavaso, said. "We think about what issues the industry is facing now and what they'll be facing in the near future. Then we solve those problems by building creative, relevant technology based on solid process re-engineering. When we started designing and building the platform from the ground up in 2010, we studied the closing process very carefully, and what we came up with is a single platform where the consumer, lender, real estate agent, title company, investor and other service providers could reap benefits together through collaboration. The key to all of this was focusing like a laser on the consumer's experience."

Having officially launched in early 2014, Pavaso was selected in August 2014 as one of the participants in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's eClosing pilot. Paired with Utah-based Mountain America Credit Union and New York-based Franklin First Financial, Pavaso facilitated more than 550 eClosings in both the basic and advanced eClosing categories. In addition to showing double percentage points of improvement in customer satisfaction compared to paper transactions, Mountain American worked with Pavaso to deliver the entire closing package three days before the consumer's closing date, while capturing roughly 100 points of data regarding the interaction of the consumer throughout each closing.

"After being battle-tested in the CFPB's eClosing pilot, we expanded our focus to zero in on other closing-related issues the industry was facing," McElroy added. "We foresaw early on that TRID was going to cause significant issues in regards to closing, and our goal was to enhance our platform in order to save lenders $1,000 or more per loan, close the gap with consumer technology and expectations and shave time off the closing and funding processes - all while putting the lender in good standing with the CFPB. If we've shown anything over the past few years, it's that we've answered the challenge, and we're not stopping there."

In addition to the Digital Close(SM) and Signing Table(SM) applications used in the CFPB pilot, Pavaso has added its WebClosing(SM) solution to the platform so any computer with a browser (touch screen or not) could be used to conduct a closing and accommodate any combination of paper, hybrid, digital or eNote/eVaulted closing. For investors, Pavaso has created the Closing Forensics(SM) and Mortgage DNA(SM) solutions, which provide investors with new data points and tools to securitize closings from the platform.

In the last half of 2015, Pavaso launched its Sales Contract Negotiator tool so that sellers, buyers and their real estate agents could negotiate a sales contract online, thus starting the process digitally right from the beginning of the transaction. Pavaso also launched the beta of its IDMAXX(SM) solution to introduce a new take on identity verification and character references for the mortgage transaction.

"What we really want to stress is that our technology is not meant to replace the human element of the transaction," McElroy states. "It's meant to enhance it, greatly. At the end of the day, it's simple. If the consumer is given a better experience and treated fairly, they're happier and much more likely to keep a long-term relationship with those who served them. It just so happens that when done right, it makes things much more efficient for any business stakeholder of the transaction as well."

About Pavaso:

Pavaso is redefining real estate for the real world by connecting everyone in the real estate lifecycle through powerfully simple innovation. For more information on how our platform and solutions can help you move beyond TRID challenges, digitally transform your organization, and dramatically enhance the consumer experience, call us at 866-288-7051 or visit http://www.pavaso.com/.

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PPRN Radio Announces April 25 Premiere of ‘The Online Film Show with Phil Hall’

NAUGATUCK, Conn., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PPRN Radio is pleased to announce the addition of a new program to its schedule: "The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall," a weekly celebration of films and filmmaking. "The Online Movie Show" will have its premiere on April 25, 2016 and will broadcast live on PPRN Radio (PPRNRadio.net) on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ET.

Each week, "The Online Movie Show" will present original interviews with the creative talent on both sides of the camera, and will visit with leading film critics to ascertain the best choices in the theaters, on DVD and on the streaming channels. The premiere episode will feature director Michael Mongillo and actor Jason Alan Smith from the upcoming thriller "Diane" plus Miami Sun Post critic Ruben Rosario offering a preview of the summer's top movies.

Upcoming episodes will feature underground film icons Debbie Rochon and Carmine Capobianco, cult film director Michael Legge and award-winning documentary filmmaker Eric Green.

Phil Hall brings three decades of film journalism experience to "The Online Movie Show." He is the author of the acclaimed books "The History of Independent Cinema" and "The Greatest Bad Movies of All Time," and his new book "In Search of Lost Films" is scheduled for release by BearManor Media later this year. His film writing has been featured in The New York Times, Wired and American Movie Classics Magazine, and he is currently on the Governing Committee of the Online Film Critics Society.

About PPRN Radio:
Now celebrating its fourth anniversary online, PPRN Radio is one of the most eclectic Internet broadcasting endeavors, offering a line-up of comedy, talk and music shows. Its programs include the flagship "PPRN" starring Peter Pinho and "Undiscovered," which highlights music talent that has yet to be signed to a major record label. Later in the month, PPRN will premiere "Mix Tape Saturdays," a weekend explosion of DJ imagination.

More information: http://PPRNRadio.net .

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Phil Hall
phil.hall@live.com
203-870-5676

All inquiries for PPRN Radio: Peter Pinho at pprn3221@yahoo.com.

Twitter: @PPRNRADIO

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LIBERTY Dental Plan Comments on Little Hoover Commission Report’s Recommendations on Improving the Oral Health Delivery System for CA’s Medi-Cal Beneficiaries

IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LIBERTY Dental Plan (LIBERTY) has reviewed the recommendations of the Little Hoover Commission Report, released April 1, 2016, which recognized the need for innovative, comprehensive and collaborative action, along with a vote of confidence for the preventive oral health care model of Dental Managed Care (DMC) program.

"We appreciate the Commission's recommendations and all those who participate in constructive efforts to improve oral health access and utilization, especially for Medi-Cal beneficiaries who represent the most vulnerable populations," said Dr. Amir Neshat, President and CEO of LIBERTY. "While there is much work to be done, the report validates LIBERTY's solution-based participation and experience in the Medi-Cal program. We look forward to continuing our work with the DHCS in administering and implementing the quality initiatives that we already have in place, validating many of the Commission's recommendations."

LIBERTY is a leading National Medicaid Dental Benefit manager based in California, including hundreds of resident team members that have a unique national expertise in several different aspects of Medicaid Dental programs. LIBERTY's provider reimbursement model, fee-for-service, combined with the basic principles of traditional organized delivery systems, is a member-centric solution managed by 21st century technology.

In fact, the Little Hoover Commission Report validates LIBERTY's best practices. For example, the Commission's recommendation to expand the concepts of Washington State's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program and Alameda County's Healthy Kids, Healthy Teeth Program to more regions aligns with what LIBERTY is doing. LIBERTY has already implemented a Provider Training program for GMC in Sacramento that is akin to the ABCD Program and, like the Alameda County program, LIBERTY has, over the past decade administered a comprehensive coordination of care, systematic care management program through its Case Managers and Community Liaisons. Care management is a key component of several of the Commission's recommendations that focus on preventive care.

The Commission also recommends that more Pediatricians be recruited and trained to apply fluoride treatment; proactively and as an industry leader, LIBERTY is already funding and collaborating with the Center for Oral Health and the SynerMed Medical IPA to train Pediatricians to apply fluoride varnish to children, educate parents about the importance of oral health and refer these children to a dental professional for follow-up as part of a well-child visit strategy. The goal is to bring every child into the continuum of care while establishing a seamless connection between medical and dental professionals.

Of course, a key component to success is in the Commission's recommendation to implement a customer-focused program and improve relationships with dental providers. LIBERTY has been fully engaged with its providers and members for years, as they know that effective care is always local and personal. In fact, the LIBERTY Provider Relations team visits our providers' offices routinely, provides in-office training and is available as direct relationship managers, if and when the providers need them. This level of service contributes to the reason that several dentists surveyed rated LIBERTY as "excellent" and helped GMC achieve 100% growth in utilization from 2010-2014, including 250% for children ages 0-3.

Dr. Neshat stated that "With over a decade of Medi-Cal experience in California, as well as experience in varied Medicaid programs in several states across the country, we urge the oral health stakeholder community to responsibly review the Commission's recommendations, particularly recommendations that call for 66% utilization which, comparatively speaking, would be one of, if not the highest in the nation. Based upon our direct experience, we know that a gradual and sustainable increase in utilization, with consistent improvement, should be our collective goal and objective. Utilization has been and will be improved based upon continued and persistent member engagement."

The report mentioned in-depth the administrative burdens of dental providers signing up to participate in the Denti-Cal program. As a stark contrast, LIBERTY network providers are supported with a quick application process, which is online and only 5 pages, with 85% of providers credentialed within 30 days and 95% within 45 days. LIBERTY also offers other key components that the Commission recommends, including program field representatives, a live-person resource center for member and provider questions and resolution, provider referrals and fee-for-service reimbursement at the Denti-Cal fee schedule for primary care providers, and more for specialty services. This fee-for-service reimbursement means that LIBERTY does not pass on any financial risk to providers; assumes the administrative burden of credentialing; and pays claims in a quick and efficient manner. LIBERTY's local approach to provider relationship management is especially important in promoting access to safety net providers.

In LIBERTY's experience, non-traditional delivery mechanisms are absolute requirements in order to meet the demand for dental services in Medicaid. Therefore, LIBERTY has implemented school-based preventive programs, establishing virtual dental homes and has been collaborating with national experts in implementing other virtual dental programs.

Dr. Neshat added, "Our nationwide Medicaid experience includes engaging local providers in our peer review committees and engaging local stakeholders and advocacy groups in our regional advisory boards. We believe health care policies are best developed locally and should be combined with 21st century technology to ensure that tax payer dollars are spent appropriately on health care."

Mixed throughout the Commission's report is advocacy for fluoride varnish and dental sealants as "Key Tools of Preventive Care" and LIBERTY is at the forefront of providing these services, as well as sponsoring and participating in comprehensive School Based Oral Health Programs where fluoride varnish and dental sealants can be applied to children that might otherwise not receive these services. LIBERTY has demonstrated its commitment to re-orientation of the oral health care system by sponsoring oral health related symposiums, where national, as well as local, dental and community experts share innovative ideas and solutions.

LIBERTY recognizes that unnecessary pre-authorizations and other administrative burdens adversely affect the access to care beneficiaries need, and are very inefficient. LIBERTY's solution allows for real-time monitoring of claims, based on each provider's practice patterns. This allows for the beneficiaries to receive the care they need in a very timely manner and does not negatively impact all providers, for the actions of a few. Fraud, waste and abuse are blocked and tackled aggressively by the application of LIBERTY's data intelligence.

LIBERTY also applauds the Commission for recognizing that Dental Managed Care is a sustainable, preventive model that has worked in demographically-similar Texas and shown significant gains in the two of 58 California counties that have such a program. Dental Managed Care (DMC) plans guarantee timely access to care through contracted networks of providers, just like Covered California.

The Commission stated: "Though the Commission is not making recommendations to encourage the expansion of managed care within the state's Denti-Cal program, the emphasis on prevention now to save money later is impressive. It also stands in contrast to the state's current Denti-Cal fee-for-service system, which is stuck in a cycle of treating high-cost problems that it doesn't prevent."

"We look forward to working with all stakeholders and being accountable partners for improving access and quality of care for Denti-Cal families," said Dr. Neshat. "We consistently promote collaborative and innovative ways to connect our members to a dental home. We believe oral health is critical to overall health. We are committed to ensuring that every one of our members receives the care they need and providers are fully supported in helping their patients."

About LIBERTY Dental Plan:
LIBERTY Dental Plan specializes in commercial and government sponsored dental programs, providing services to managed care organizations, state governments, labor unions, large group employers, municipalities, and individuals. With a vast majority of its membership enrolled in government sponsored programs, LIBERTY is recognized as a specialist in administering dental care for Medicaid, SCHIP and Medicare beneficiaries. LIBERTY has a proven record of successfully increasing the utilization of quality dental care for multiple programs, ensuring that a larger portion of premiums are appropriated directly to care.

LIBERTY is also recognized as an industry leader in the area of Dental Disease Management. A member of The Care Continuum Alliance ( http://carecontinuum.org/ ), LIBERTY shares their commitment to promote high quality standards for and definitions of key components of wellness, disease, case management where appropriate, and care coordination programs as well as support services and materials.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ara Najarian
323-353-4062
ara@i-mmarketing.com

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Grout Genie: New Cleaning Product is Ready to be Put to the Test

ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Grout Genie(R) is a newly-launched cleaning product that makes cleaning tile and grout a cinch. And, these almost magical pads are unlike any other mopping pad on the market.

Each box of Grout Genie(R) contains two different types of cleaning pads. There are two scrubbing pads used for deep cleaning grout and eight Genie pads designed for everyday mopping.

Two rows of polypropylene bristles on the patent-pending microfiber Grout Genie(R) scrubbing pad reach into the grout channel to scour out dirt while the super-absorbent microfiber Genie pads mop up the mess.

So, where can people find them? Just in time for spring cleaning, Grout Genie(R) pads are now available on special promotion at more than 200 Ingles Markets stores across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

Peter Taylor, customer experience manager, Grout Genie(R), says that this new product has been tested by homeowners for well over a year and that the Grout Genie(R) cleaning system has had incredibly positive reviews.

For example, a blog for busy moms, TheSimpleMoms.com touts, "Grout Genie has made my life easier to be certain. I don't have to get down on my hands and knees to scrub crusted milk out of the grout because the pad couldn't reach into that groove. I really like the Floor Genie pads on my laminate floors as well."

Taylor adds that they anticipate making a significant impact in the $400 million plus mopping pad market. Why? He says it's because the Grout Genie(R) is "amazingly simple in design, and makes easy work of a chore that homeowners hate."

While Grout Genie(R) pads fit the market leading Swiffer(R) WetJet(R), they are not manufactured or distributed by Procter and Gamble Company, owner of the registered trademarks Swiffer(R) and WetJet(R).

The Grout Genie(R) eliminates the need to call a specialist contractor to help, and it also ends the need to get on your hands and knees.

"It's kind to your back and your wallet," Taylor says.

The company's trademarked slogan says it all: "No more hands and knees: Clean your grout with ease!"

For more information or samples, visit: http://www.groutgenie.com/.

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Art Makes You Fundraiser Seeks to Make Positive Difference in Children’s Lives

SEATTLE, Wash., April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Art Makes You, a Seattle-based non-profit organization, is having its fourth fundraiser to raise money for its summer art camps for under-privileged children in the U.S., Latvia and Ukraine.

The Art Makes You fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Neiman Marcus, 11111 Southeast 8th Street in Bellevue. Tickets are $100 per person. An additional $30 gives people access to an after-hours party.

Its 2015 art camp hosted 70 children. This summer they hope to have 100 children participate in their special art programs.

In 2013, the Art Makes You fundraising goal was $3,000. This year it is $15,000. Each year, the organization has grown to accommodate more and more children in need.

Over the course of five days, these summer art camps expose children to multiple forms of media such as photography, painting, jewelry design, dance, drama and more. Led by professional artists, these camps not only serve underpriveilged youth, but they also work to bring communities together.

"Our mission is to build social awareness and to provide opportunities to children who are the most vulnerable," Eva Stephanus, co-founder, Art Makes You, says.

This year's art camp fundraising event begins with a red carpet entrance where attendees can have their portrait taken by a professional photographer. After that, they can proceed to enjoy a fun evening of live entertainment, drinks and delicious appetizers prepared by the chef at Mariposa, Neiman Marcus's upscale, contemporary restaurant.

Throughout the evening everyone will get the chance to experience the joy of art. They will have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind, handmade items and participate in a silent auction too. VIPs can continue the evening, after-hours, in the Suite Lounge for a night to remember.

All proceeds directly benefit Art Makes You Children art camps.

For more information, visit: http://artmakesyou.org/new-events/, like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Art-Makes-You or watch a video about Art Makes You: https://vimeo.com/146430850.

About Art Makes You:

Founded by artists, Inese Westcott and Eva Stephanus, Art Makes You helps orphans and children in need by exposing them to the power of creativity through various forms of art. They believe that creativity and art have the power to help children see beyond their circumstances.

Since October, 2014, Art Makes You has inspired more than a hundred children to dream again.

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W&L Hopes Faster FDA Publication of Potential Risk Signals for SGLT2 Inhibitors: Newest – Stroke, Thromboembolic Events, Acute Kidney Injury

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., said today it hopes potentially fatal side effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitor drugs will be reported to consumers faster, since people taking these next-generation diabetes medications deserve to be notified of the health dangers shortly after they have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Unfortunately, the most recent report of serious potential side effect risks were not announced by the FDA this year until after a significant delay, the nationally known law firm said.

In lists of these medications and their side effects published this year, the FDA stated it has now identified potential new signals of serious risk for people taking SGLT2 inhibitors, including strokes, thromboembolic events and acute kidney injury, Weitz & Luxenberg pointed out.

The potential risk of strokes and thromboembolic events was detected during the second quarter of 2015 and should have been published on the FDA's website by the end of the third quarter of last year. Weitz & Luxenberg has learned, however, that this potential safety signal was not posted on the FDA's website until February of this year, four months overdue.

The potential risk for acute kidney injury had been determined by the FDA based on data received from consumers and healthcare providers between October and December of last year, said Weitz & Luxenberg.

Concerns with SGLT2 Inhibitors Identified:

There are currently seven SGLT2 inhibitor drugs. All of them were listed under the potential signals of serious risk for stroke, thromboembolic events and acute kidney injury. The FDA became aware of these potential serious risks through its Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), according to Weitz & Luxenberg.

The law firm said the seven SGLT2 inhibitor drug brands listed in the two FDA lists of potential signals of serious risks are:
* Invokana (canagliflozin)
* Invokamet (canagliflozin/metformin HCl)
* Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
* Glyxambi (empagliflozin/linagliptin)
* Jardiance (empagliflozin)
* Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin HCl)
* Xigduo XR (dapagliflozin/metformin HCl).

SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2) inhibitors are prescription medicines approved by the FDA to treat adult type 2 diabetes mellitus when combined with diet and exercise, said Weitz & Luxenberg.

SGLT2 inhibitors are prescribed in an attempt to lower blood sugar levels.

A growing body of scientific literature and adverse event reports made to regulatory bodies around the world, including the FDA, have linked SGLT2 inhibitors to a spectrum of serious adverse health consequences, the law firm said.

Lawsuits Commenced:

In 2015, Weitz & Luxenberg launched an investigation of those adverse health consequences. The firm said its findings convinced it to begin accepting cases from consumers injured by SGLT2 inhibitors.

The firm has filed five cases on behalf of individuals who suffered from diabetic ketoacidosis, who then went on to suffer one of the following devastating events: coma, kidney injuries, and infection leading to necrotizing fasciitis. Those cases are pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.

Individuals Who Suffered Harm from SGLT2 Inhibitors Deserve Help:

Weitz & Luxenberg said delays in government reporting of newly-identified potential SGLT2 inhibitor health risks have not slowed the effort to bring the drugs' manufacturers to justice.

Still, attorneys within the firm said it would be beneficial to the public were FAERS reports made available sooner.

"By the time consumers find out there is a new pattern of problems being reported to the FDA with SGLT2 inhibitors, it may be too late, as many of them will by then have already suffered a devastating medical event," said attorney Ellen Relkin, who is leading the Weitz & Luxenberg SGLT2 inhibitors investigation.

"The FDA should consider ways to improve the processes by which it acquires and analyzes adverse event data, and also the processes by which it produces and readies FAERS reports," Relkin added.

Relkin said her firm is interested in hearing from adult patients who took an SGLT2 inhibitor and then experienced diabetic ketoacidosis requiring hospitalization, renal failure or acute kidney injury requiring hospitalization, stroke or other thromboembolic events, such as blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis or "DVT") or lungs (pulmonary embolism or "PE").

She said Weitz & Luxenberg also is interested in talking to individuals who took SGLT2 inhibitors and were hospitalized after suffering urinary tract infections resulting in blood infections (urosepsis) or kidney infections (pyelonephritis).

Relkin said individuals harmed in any of these ways may be entitled to reimbursement for the cost of hospitalization and any related medical care, in addition to other expenses, plus lost wages and more.

About Weitz & Luxenberg

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at info@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Project EverGreen’s ‘Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.’ Announces Project Dates for Recreation and Athletic Space Renovations in Greensboro and Durham

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Project EverGreen, a national non-profit promoting the value of preserving and revitalizing managed green spaces, is bringing its "Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids."(TM) Initiative to parks in Greensboro and Durham, North Carolina.

These undertakings are three of more than a dozen "Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids." projects that have been completed or that are scheduled across the United States.

Working in partnership with the Cities of Durham and Greensboro Parks and Recreation Departments, Project EverGreen and industry volunteers will provide the materials and labor to restore more than 135,000 sq. ft. of playing surfaces at Greensboro's Penn-Wright and Levette baseball fields (April 5), and Durham's Red Maple Park (April 8).

The parks' playing surfaces are being given a needed facelift to provide the thousands of aspiring local and out-of-state athletes who use the fields for recreational league and tournament play with a safe place to play games and practice. The initiative will also contribute to the positive economic impact each park offers to their community and continue to foster a sense of community in each city.

The initiative includes weed control and fertilization; reseeding and application of soil top dressing; installing infield arc and outfield edge sod; and excavating, grading and replacing the infield surfaces with a new clay mixture. Installation of new plant material and trees, brush removal and tree trimming, and general clean-up of the green spaces at each of the facilities.

North Carolina green industry volunteers supporting the Durham Red Maple Park project include Albaugh, LLC, Brickman Group, Cardinal, Nufarm and SipcamAdvan. Also joining the effort are Durham community volunteers including Patricia Nobles James, a Red Maple Park community resident and founder of the Durham Long Ball Project benefitting inner-city youth baseball players.

Greensboro project contributors include Nature's Select Premium Turf Services and its partner company, New Garden Select; Site One Landscape Supply and Syngenta Lawn & Garden employee volunteers.

"Our mission is to preserve and enhance green spaces where we live, work and play," says Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen. "Parks, sports fields and recreational play areas are vital to healthy, thriving communities. One of the ways we demonstrate our commitment is by mobilizing generous local green industry contractor volunteers and corporate partners to donate their time, treasure and talents to make this valuable initiative possible."

Project EverGreen's "Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids." is a nationwide initiative to renovate and revitalize parks and athletic fields to ensure children have access to safe managed green spaces on which to play and exercise. Yards, parks and athletic fields not only promote a healthier lifestyle but contribute to economic growth, community development and benefit the environment.

For more information on how you can start a revitalization project in your community, visit http://www.ProjectEverGreen.org/ or call 877-758-4835.

About Project EverGreen:

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Project EverGreen is a national non-profit organization committed to informing the public about the positive effects of well-maintained green spaces in our communities where we live, work and play, including lawns and landscapes, sports turf, golf courses, trees and parks. To learn more about Project EverGreen and to join us in our efforts to restore and revitalize green spaces in cities nationwide, visit http://www.ProjectEverGreen.org/.

Twitter: @ProjectEvrGreen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEverGreen

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The C Diff Foundation Selected to Receive JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant for 2016

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The C Diff Foundation announces that it has been selected to receive the annual J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant for 2016. Each year the PR Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope, helps selected worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

"Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year. With annual fatalities close to 29,000 a year, it's a global problem that affects every community," explains Nancy Caralla, Executive Director and Founder of the C Diff Foundation. "With the support of companies like Neotrope, we can further raise C. diff. awareness and save lives worldwide."

With this commitment, Neotrope(R) aligns itself with the C Diff Foundation to help awareness through education about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia; and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating infection.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope is providing public relations (PR) solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for the C Diff Foundation. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts.

"We're honored to be helping the C Diff Foundation with their health-oriented charitable endeavors over the coming year," said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. "The C Diff Foundation now speaks for the thousands of patients within the United States who are diagnosed with a C. diff. infection each year."

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2012 and dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, and environmental safety worldwide. The Foundation's founder is a nurse and after suffering through C. difficile infections herself and witnessing the loss of her father, whose life was claimed by C. difficile involvement, the C Diff Foundation came to fruition.

The C Diff Foundation, with their Volunteer Patient Advocates, successfully "Raise C. diff. Awareness" nationwide and in 38 countries, and host a Nationwide information Hot-Line (1-844-FOR-CDIF) which also supports health care providers and patients to manage through the difficulties of a C. diff. infection. Learn more at: http://cdifffoundation.org/.

About the NonProfit PR Grant:

The NonProfit PR Grant(TM) program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)(3) worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers. Other PR industry firms have since copied the name, but ours is the original.

Starting in 2013, the Grant was re-named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Now the Neotrope PR Grant program is known as the "J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant."

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including the Bob Moog Foundation, Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, National Inclusion Project, Pacific Pinball Museum, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children's Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more (use of any org name does not imply endorsement).

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2016 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable nonprofits and grant recipients can be found at: http://prgrants.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NonProfitPRGrants.

About Neotrope:

Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), web development and ecommerce, and Last Mile SEO(TM) services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company, co-founded by Dr. J.L. Simmons, and Christopher Laird Simmons, has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for over three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://Neotrope.com.

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EPIC’s Tiffany McClellan to Present at Human Resource Executive Health and Benefits Leadership Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that its Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan will present at the Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, March 30 to April 1. McClellan will speak on "Strategies for Creating Impactful Employee Communications" alongside Cari Graham of Guidance Software Inc. on Friday, April 1 at 9 a.m.

With today's workforces more global, diverse and mobile, employers are inundated with information in and out of the office. This makes it a constant challenge to capture their attention, communicate important messages and make sure they feel engaged to take action.

The session will highlight proven measures employers can take to improve the effectiveness of their benefits communications and will include the following takeaways:
* Learn how to tailor your message to the audience, making it more memorable.
* Understand techniques to deliver communication in a variety of ways to appeal to multiple generations.
* Create impactful, focused messages with clear calls to action in order to grab your employee's attention and get them to take action when needed.

Click here to see the full agenda: http://www.benefitsconf.com/agenda.html.

About Tiffany McClellan, Regional Director of Employee Benefits:

As Regional Director, Employee Benefits, Tiffany is focused on growing EPIC's employee benefits consulting business in Southern California, recruiting and adding producer consultants, and specialty service teams and fully integrating EPIC's national Employer Services platform into local client offerings. Tiffany is based in Irvine and reports to Jim Gillette the Regional Director of EPIC's Southern California Region. In addition, Tiffany also works closely with John Connell the President of Employee Benefits for California on all Benefits Consulting growth, product development, service and business development initiatives targeting the Southern California Region.

Prior to joining EPIC, Tiffany was a principal with Mercer's Health & Benefits practice, responsible for growing revenue and managing the sales and service teams as a part of the Southern California Region. She spent the prior 14 years with ADP, specializing in employee benefits automation and integration. She has held various positions from managing implementation teams to sales and product development across a suite of benefit services offerings for large employers. Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Community Health from Tufts University in Massachusetts. Professionally, she holds Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designations.

About Human Resource Executive Health & Benefits Leadership Conference:

The Human Resource Executive(R) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference is a place to gain immediate useful solutions and ideas to help you craft a solid benefits program that will attract new employees, retain top talent, improve employee engagement, enhance productivity and more. Sessions are created and delivered by senior executives from leading organizations, both large and small, to give a high-caliber learning experience with real-world lessons and practical takeaways.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EaseUS Newly Delivers Todo PCTrans 9.0 with Capability to Transfer Programs to Other Partitions on Local PC

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 30, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Todo PCTrans 9.0 has finally come with a new course to transfer data or applications to other partitions on local PCs. Covering much more popular programs, the 9.0 edition data migration tool work seamlessly with various devices and apps. More thoughtfully designed user interface makes PC transfer go easily and clearly ranging from PCs to operating systems.

Computers and applications increasingly get fast outdated. Migrating important data and applications helps to take what matters most with the new devices or OS without data loss and interruption on normal operation. EaseUS Todo PCTrans 9.0 completes the whole PC transfer process mainly through three modes, via network connection, via image files and to other partitions on the same PC. When installing the 9.0 data transfer software on both current PC and the new one, it automatically recognizes all available computers in the same LAN as the target machines if PC transferring by networking is of choice.

Moving all programs directly from images is particularly simple and smooth for Windows in-place upgrade especially for Windows 10 update on the same PC to save the hassle of reinstallation. While 9.0 version PC transfer solution makes users move oft-accessed data and applications along with settings to other else partitions on local computer and arranges reasonable space for the content that truly matters. Transferring applications between local disks also spares much time and cost and minimizes the impact on original files.

Another highlight of the 9.0 edition PC transfer solution is newly-added French language and much popular programs support. Todo PCTrans 9.0 full compatibility with mainstream apps, like Adobe Photoshop, Epson Print CD and SlingPlayer, is to keep up with the trendy pace that a number of applications update at a soaring speed.

Whether transferring files to a new PC, hard drive or taking an OS in-place upgrade, indeed EaseUS 9.0 PC migration software simplifies the app, file and setting move to new computer while there is no trouble making a difference on innate data and applications and also works as a disaster proof measure for Windows 10 installing.

Learn more about EaseUS Todo PCTrans 9.0 at: http://www.easeus.com/pc-transfer-software/.

About EaseUS Software:

EaseUS provides professional IT solutions for home, education and SMB users, service providers in data recovery, backup, system optimization and partition manager on both Windows and Mac platforms. Founded in 2004, EaseUS has established itself as a fast-growing international company with over 100 million wonderful users in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.easeus.com.

"EaseUS" is registered trademark of CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd. All other trademarks acknowledged.

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NOVA Home Loans Chooses ReverseVision Exchange (RVX) Software to Originate Reverse Mortgages, Deliver to Investors

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 30, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision announced today that NOVA(R) Home Loans (NOVA), a Tucson, Arizona-based mortgage lender serving the Southwestern United States, has selected RV Exchange (RVX) as its reverse mortgage loan origination software (LOS). NOVA has originated reverse mortgages as a correspondent lender since 2014.

According to Glen Smart, manager of NOVA's reverse mortgage division, the lender selected RVX for its superior integration with secondary market investors. "Frankly, the first question we ask whenever we partner with a new investor is, 'Will you work with RV Exchange?'" Smart said.

RVX is San Diego, Calif.-based ReverseVision's flagship product. The LOS serves as a centralized exchange, connecting all participants in the lifecycle of a reverse mortgage by allowing them to log in to a single system to share documents and information for each part of the loan process.

"RV Exchange allows us to deliver the same reverse mortgage package to any number of investor partners," Smart said. "We don't have to learn and open a bunch of different investors' systems to compare options. We absolutely love that."

RVX encompasses everything from point-of-sale, processing, underwriting, funding and post-closing to secondary marketing. This central exchange model is unique in the mortgage industry and offers benefits to all parties that include reduced document errors, heightened information security and shorter fulfillment timelines.

At NOVA, loan officers refer all reverse mortgage leads to a team of dedicated reverse mortgage specialists. Referring loan officers receive a referral fee when the loan closes.

"We've found that when leads are handled exclusively by certified reverse mortgage experts, customer interactions are better and loans close more frequently," said Smart. "I would love to see everyone in the industry shift to a model that relies on specialists versus the loan officer that tries to do one or two reverse mortgages a year. That's where mistakes get made, files are delayed, seniors are upset and the program gets a bad name."

NOVA is the largest independent mortgage bank in Arizona. Licensed in 12 states, NOVA currently operates branches in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada.

"Through RVX, NOVA Home Loans matches the needs of senior borrowers and investors, both of whom receive unique benefits from HECM loans," said ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel. The HUD-insured home-equity conversion mortgage (HECM) is the most widely used reverse mortgage product. It allows homeowners age 62 and older to tap into their home equity as a source of income or line of credit.

"HECM can be an ideal solution for Baby Boomers who want to age in place and extend their finances throughout retirement," Peel said. "NOVA's commitment to the reverse mortgage business and to educating REALTORS(R), financial planners and seniors on reverse mortgage products is a boon to the communities it serves."

Smart also acknowledged the role of education in growing NOVA's reverse mortgage division. "We teach continuing education classes on reverse mortgages to real estate agents," Smart said, "and my goal for 2016 is to increase the number of interactions we have with financial planners, CPAs and estate attorneys. These professionals serve as trusted advisors and can help seniors and their families compare options and make the best possible financial decisions for their situation."

About NOVA(R) Home Loans:

Licensed in 15 states with branch locations throughout Arizona, Colorado and Nevada, NOVA has served the needs of homeowners and homebuyers since 1980. As one of the fastest-growing lenders in the Southwest, NOVA provides customers with the lending strength of a large financial institution and the flexibility of a local business, including specialized loan programs that traditional banks may not offer. At NOVA, loan applications are handled in-house from start to finish for exceptional service and closing speed.

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

About ReverseVision:

Recognized as a Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500(TM) Company, ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, offering products and services focused exclusively on reverse mortgages. More reverse mortgages are originated monthly using ReverseVision technology than all other reverse mortgage LOS combined. ReverseVision has partnered with some of the finest and fastest-growing lending organizations in the U.S. to provide the leading reverse mortgage technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

ReverseVision is recognized as a driving innovator in the reverse mortgage industry. ReverseVision continues to improve its software with frequent new innovations and by building on pioneering capabilities in reverse mortgage interactive graphs, scenario analysis, multi-environment performance analysis and workflow in the origination process.

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

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DocMagic Announces the Formal Launch of its New Total eClosing Solution

TORRANCE, Calif., March 30, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today the formal launch of its fully integrated eClosing solution that electronically transforms the entire mortgage process from initial eDisclosure to final eClosing through investor eDelivery.

DocMagic's total eClosing process seamlessly integrates its eDocument library, SMARTDoc(TM) eNote with eSignature, eNotary, MERS eRegistration, eDelivery and eVault services in a comprehensive end-to-end eClosing solution that delivers substantially faster closings, total data transparency, superior regulatory compliance and maximum process efficiency.

The total eClosing solution is also seamlessly integrated into DocMagic's SmartCLOSE(TM) collaborative closing portal, offering a secure, centralized online environment for lenders, settlement providers and other parties to share, validate, audit, track and collaborate on documents, data and fees backed with a 100% TRID compliance guarantee. The new process is easily accessible from within SaaS-based SmartCLOSE(TM) and on-premise SmartSAFE XL(TM) systems, including the eSigning, eDelivery and eVaulting of all documents.

DocMagic's eMortgage solutions have been vetted and approved by Fannie Mae and MERS to support all three eMortgage categories for eVault, eNote and eClosing. DocMagic's participation as a leading player in numerous eClosing pilots, including the CFPB's eClosing Pilot initiative last spring has led to the rapid advancement of eClosing adoption as a solution for regulatory compliance tracking, reducing data errors, data transparency, and bringing borrower knowledge and satisfaction to the loan process.

"The total eClosing solution is an out-of-the box, easy to implement, fully paperless, patented solution that combines the most advanced functionality and continuous compliance tracking with robust borrower and lender friendly user features," said Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "Borrowers can communicate with their lenders and settlement agents and eSign documents while DocMagic runs continuous automated compliance audits throughout the entire loan process, guaranteeing compliance on factors affecting the salability of your loan, from TRID tolerance levels to compliance with anti-predatory lending and higher-priced mortgage loan laws, all while tracking every iteration of the data and speeding up the closing process."

"The DocMagic total eClosing solution is revolutionizing the traditional paper mortgage process and the timing of this couldn't be better," says Tim Anderson, director of eServices at DocMagic. "With the electronic data verification, delivery and record retention requirements of TRID, lenders have to demonstrate proof of compliance, control and accountability of the entire mortgage process. We have developed only platform in the industry that integrates and supports all key eMortgage functions within a single solution. The total eClosing solution provides a full electronic process in a one stop solution - which is truly revolutionary."

The successful launch of DocMagic's total eClosing solution as well as other recent innovations will be celebrated at the MBA Technology Conference & Expo at the company's 'Futurescape' event on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 6 p.m. at The Conga Room inside LA Live.

Interested parties can learn more about DocMagic's new eClosing solution by calling (800) 204-4255 or emailing sales@docmagic.com.

About DocMagic:
DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops software, mobile apps, processes and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy.

For more information on DocMagic, visit http://www.docmagic.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

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Liberty Tower energy improvement project expected to save $99K in annual utility costs

DAYTON, Ohio, March 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, a family-owned institution located in downtown Dayton, has embarked on an ambitious $870,000 project with Tipp City-based Energy Optimizers, USA, to transform the 85-year-old Liberty Tower high rise into an energy-efficient powerhouse.

Energy Optimizers, USA, is replacing the building's aging electrical and HVAC systems with state-of-the-art technology that will save an estimated $99,000 annually in utility costs and provide an anticipated payback of eight years. Work is already underway; the project is expected to be completed this summer.

"Our building is historic, but that doesn't mean we must continue operating with outdated and inefficient equipment," said Ryan Powell, chief executive officer of Liberty Savings Bank. "Our partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, will enable us to take a position of leadership in operational efficiency and resource conservation."

Specifically, Energy Optimizers, USA, will:
* Replace all interior and exterior lighting with LED lights
* Replace outdated controls on major HVAC systems
* Install advanced programming measures
* Replace the existing steam boiler with two vertical fire tube boilers
* Replace the existing domestic hot water heater with two heat pump water heaters.

LED lighting uses an average of 60 percent less energy than the systems being replaced. Advanced programming measures and new controls will enable the HVAC systems to be managed for maximum efficiency. All savings are guaranteed by Energy Optimizers, USA.

"Historic buildings such as the Liberty Tower are huge energy consumers," said Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley. "The City of Dayton is excited to see new energy efficient technologies implemented in our urban core."

The project will yield more than just annual savings. The project is also expected to generate more than $70,000 in rebates from DP&L.

"Liberty Savings Bank is making a tremendous investment in our community and the future by ensuring this iconic structure can perform at 21st century standards for energy efficiency," said Greg Smith, Energy Optimizers, USA, president. "We are proud to be partnering with such a forward-looking company."

Energy Optimizers, USA, has assisted Liberty Savings Bank with obtaining DRG3 Green Business certification. The certification is awarded by Dayton Regional Green 3 in recognition of organizations that take voluntary steps to protect, preserve and improve the environment. To qualify, organizations must complete an application that documents their efforts to reduce and recycle solid waste, make environmentally preferable purchases, conserve energy and water, and prevent pollution. Organizations must also complete an energy audit of their facilities.

The building, an Art Deco landmark in downtown Dayton, was built in 1931 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Liberty Tower's local ownership and on-site management provide a unique environment for tenants to conduct business in a well-maintained, historic location in the heart of downtown Dayton. The Tower's diverse tenant population currently occupies 90% of the building's 114,000 square feet.

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company is ranked in the Top 500 of INC. Magazine's list of 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a BBB Eclipse Integrity Award Finalist (2012). To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

About Liberty Savings Bank, FSB:

Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, is a Federal Savings Bank headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, with 9 branches located in Ohio, Florida and Colorado. Founded in 1889, Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, provides an array of banking products and services with a focus on business and commercial real estate lending, national wholesale mortgage lending and Health Savings Accounts. Visit http://libertysavingsbank.com for more information.

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Media Advisory: Reverse Mortgage Expert John Button Available to Comment on Reverse Mortgage Trends

ATLANTA, Ga., March 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reverse mortgage expert John Button, president and CEO of San Diego, California-based software provider ReverseVision (www.reversevision.com), is available for interviews in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Why Do Reverse Mortgages Matter to Atlantans?
According to Inside Mortgage Finance, the total volume of home-equity conversion mortgages (HECM) - commonly called "reverse mortgages" - grew by 15 percent in 2015. HECM loans allow homeowners age 62 and older to tap into their home equity as a source of income or line of credit. A February report from Forbes that resurfaced in several metro papers this week proclaims Atlanta the nation's fastest-aging city - meaning lots of Atlanta-area residents either qualify for a reverse mortgage now or will in the near future.

In the last ten days alone, HECM trends have been the subject of feature articles in top-tier news outlets such as:
* The Wall Street Journal,
* Forbes,
* Huffington Post,
* CNBC,
* The Seattle Times
* and more.

Button is uniquely qualified to provide media professionals with insight into current reverse mortgage lending and technology trends. He is a seasoned speaker whose reverse mortgage commentary and subject-matter expertise has been featured in diverse publications including Forbes, HousingWire, National Mortgage News, National Mortgage Professional, Reverse Mortgage Daily and The Reverse Review. Button's company, ReverseVision, is recognized as a driving innovator in the reverse mortgage industry. A January 2016 conference hosted by the technology provider was attended by 67 different companies with representation from four of the nation's top five reverse lenders.

In addition to media interviews, Button is meeting with Atlanta-area mortgage lenders interested in learning more about growing a reverse mortgage channel.

To schedule an interview, please contact:
Leslie W. Colley
(301) 337-8477
Leslie@DepthPR.com

About John Button:

John Button is a business-to-business executive, investor and entrepreneur with more than 30 years' experience in technology and strategic business development. Before joining ReverseVision as president and CEO, Button served as chief operating officer for Del Mar DataTrac (DMD), a leading innovator in mortgage lending automation and maker of the highly regarded mortgage loan origination system (LOS) DataTrac. His role with DMD encompassed overall business operations, product management, customer support, professional services and information technology.

About ReverseVision:

Recognized as a Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500(TM) Company, ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, offering products and services focused exclusively on reverse mortgages. More reverse mortgages are originated monthly using ReverseVision technology than all other reverse mortgage LOS combined. ReverseVision has partnered with some of the finest and fastest-growing lending organizations in the U.S. to provide the leading reverse mortgage technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

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

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RedFin POS Launches SharkSwipe Mobile Transaction App for iOS and Android

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., March 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RedFin POS (www.redfinpos.com), a leading provider of secure payment applications and payment gateway solutions, has launched SharkSwipe(TM): a mobile app that allows for mobile transactions utilizing the super-compact, Bluetooth MSR/Chip & PIN SharkSwipe device. The free app is available today by visiting the Apple iTunes App Store, or Google Play Store.

SharkSwipe(TM) leverages a Bluetooth card reader that accepts MSR, and will be able to process EMV chip cards as processor certifications are completed. It's fast. It's fierce. It's at the top of the food chain in mobile payments.

"SharkSwipe mobile app creates the maximum in customer experience utilizing industry innovative technology," says Frank Bocchino, RedFin's marketing representative. "This top-shelf mobile tool provides more convenience and value-adds to merchants at a price point most can afford."

RedFin POS incorporates Bluetooth peripherals rather than traditional third-party audio jack devices for its mPOS environment. We feel this promotes a secure and more reliable transaction process.

"When OS updates occur, the audio jack communication protocol can become affected, often rendering the peripheral device useless until an update is provided," adds Bocchino. "Also mobile phones with cases will often prevent a secure connection with audio jack dependent devices. With SharkSwipe, merchants are able to leverage the flexibility and convenience of a Bluetooth device at a price point comparable with audio jack devices."

About RedFin POS:

RedFin POS Systems provide point-of-sale (POS) solutions to all merchant types. RedFin provides PCI-certified, market-ready POS solutions for Mobile Merchants, Hospitality, Wireless, Retail, Transportation, and Enterprise businesses. RedFin POS provides 24/7/365 Class A support, distribution, wireless activation, billing and fulfillment for third-party products and services. RedFin Holdings services ISO/MSP acquiring companies while managing the RedFin Gateway, and POS terminal/solutions help desk. Learn more at: http://redfinpos.com/.

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World War II Science Fiction Suspense Thriller, ‘Richter’s War’ Wins Best Short Screenplay at Los Angeles CineFest

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Daniel P. Douglas announces his script, "Richter's War," has won best short screenplay at the February 2016 Los Angeles CineFest. The science fiction World War II hardboiled detective story has previously won or placed in multiple contests during 2015 and 2016.

"Richter's War" is a 22-page script that embodies the essence of an old "Twilight Zone" episode. The science fiction screenplay holds feature film development potential and tells the story of hard-boiled Los Angeles detective of German heritage, Karol Eugen Richter, aka Geno Richter.

Richter is used to taking down Nazis for the War Department, but during one late night in February 1942, circumstances sweep him into unexpected wartime action involving something much more than the typical Nazi conspirators.

"Richter's War" draws on the mystique of hard-boiled detectives and the strangeness of the rumored enemy attack and anti-aircraft artillery barrage known as "The Great Los Angeles Air Raid." The story integrates themes of racism, government, war, society, and human nature amidst science fiction action, suspense, humor, Nazis, and an alien.

Geno Richter is a tough hero -- he must be in order to take on Nazi spies and an apparent alien invasion of Los Angeles. But he's also tough enough to take a stand against the U.S. Government's internment of people of Japanese ancestry during World War II. This dreadful episode is a key ingredient of Richter's War, and Geno rises to the occasion in his own special way.

The Richter's War short script is adapted from one of Douglas's science fiction short stories, which is published by Geminid Press, LLC and available on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CXNVPOG/) as the eBook "Richter's War: Case of the Japanese Alien."

About Daniel P. Douglas:

Daniel P. Douglas is a U.S. Army veteran who has also served as a senior analyst in the U.S. intelligence community. As a writer, Douglas creates epic tales -- of the past, present, and future -- with the most unlikely of heroes, and calls upon them to join extraordinary and mysterious struggles. His characters' sometimes-reluctant choices and actions put them on a collision course with destiny and reveal unimaginable truths.

Douglas explores this theme through science fiction, conspiracy, mystery, suspense, and thriller books and screenplays. Born and raised in Southern California, Douglas has also lived in Virginia and Arizona. He now lives in New Mexico with his family, pets, and livestock.

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

Twitter: @danielpdouglas

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Paragon BioTeck Receives EN ISO 13485:2012 Certification

PORTLAND, Ore., March 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company, announced today that it has received EN ISO 13485:2012 certification, signifying the company's successful implementation of an effective quality management system.

The EN ISO 13485:2012 certification was awarded by the International Organization for Standardization, the world's largest developer and publisher of global quality and safety standards. This certification outlines specific requirements to establish and execute a structured quality management system for medical devices across all areas, from development to supply.

"Achieving this certification is an important milestone for Paragon BioTeck," said Lauren M-C Bluett, Director of Quality Assurance. "We have implemented a robust quality management system that conforms to ISO's global standards, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in product and operations through continuous improvement and quality by design."

Receipt of this certification paves the way for continued advancement of quality systems that meet world-class standards and maintain a central focus on patient safety and care.

About Paragon BioTeck, Inc.:

Paragon BioTeck, Inc., is a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development and commercialization of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies. Paragon BioTeck's portfolio of products is designed to protect and preserve eyesight and deliver comfort to the eyes.

These products include the Comfortear(R) Lacrisolve(TM) 180 Absorbable Punctum Plug, Comfortear(R) Punctum Plug, EqualEyes(R) Ocular Lubricant, the preservative-free ilast(R) range of products and their FDA-approved Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, available in 2.5% and 10%.

For more information about Paragon BioTeck and its products, please visit http://www.paragonbioteck.com/.

Join the conversation on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/ParagonBioTeck/ ) and Twitter: @ParagonBioTeck.

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mike@pascalecommunications.com
(484) 620-6167

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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.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

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Golden Opportunity Has Special Meaning in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Friends of Neve Hanna today announced that "golden opportunity" took on a special meaning when award-winning chef and co-owner of Philadelphia's Zahav (Gold) restaurant, Michael Solomonov, met the girls and boys of the Neve Hanna Children's Home in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

On a special night in New York, American Friends of Neve Hanna led by Co-Presidents Janet and Irwin Tobin, came together with Chef Solomonov to celebrate 40 years of service to children and the publication of Solomonov's new cookbook, "Zahav" (ISBN: 978-0544373280).

Chef Solomonov shared both a signature recipe and the personal culinary journey that led him back to Israel and his meeting with the children at Neve Hanna. Neve Hanna provides youngsters from dysfunctional families with a loving and healthy home - and a future they would not otherwise have.

Solomonov and his family visited the Neve Hanna campus last June and were particularly impressed by the inspiring, resilient young people who overcome serious challenges to succeed and thrive.

Neve Hanna is a unique therapeutic community, supported by the Masorti (Conservative) religious movement, which offers art, drama and animal assisted therapy, remedial academic teaching, University tuition assistance, educational trips and an on-site bakery which teaches vocational and business skills.

The bakery has become so successful that it now provides baked goods to restaurants and corporate dining facilities throughout Israel. Chef Solomonov could relate to the children of Neve Hanna; indeed, it was his time spent working in a bakery in Israel as a teen that proved to be the first step towards finding his calling in food and pursuing a career built around furthering the State of Israel through this lens.

Situated in the southern part of Israel, Neve Hanna not only serves its resident young people (who are referred by the Israeli courts) but also provides daily programming and services to neighboring youngsters from the Bedouin town of Rahat.

Michael Solomonov is now embarking on a new venture - the eagerly anticipated Dizengoff NYC, an Israeli style hummusiya and his first restaurant in New York (Dizengoff Philly opened in Summer of 2014), opening this April in Chelsea Market.

For information about Neve Hanna or to purchase a copy of Zahav, please call or email The American Friends of Neve Hanna at (212) 533-2061 or afnevehanna@gmail.com. Please visit our website at http://www.afnevehanna.org/.

Photo Caption: Michael Solomonov and his family visit the petting zoo at Neve Hanna.

Photo credit: YGSerkin and AFNeveHanna.

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Auditions Closing April 2 for Active Duty, Veteran, Retiree Singers to Perform at Invictus Games on May 8

FT. BELVOIR, Va., March 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Time is running out to audition for a special chorus being formed by the Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO) to perform in the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 on May 8, 2016. The Games will be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., and broadcast live on ESPN2.

CAMMO will accept auditions through April 2, 2016, from active duty, Reserve and National Guard service members, as well as veterans and retiree singers from all branches of the military.

Those selected will be part of a mass chorus who will sing in a spectacular segment of the two-hour television production. The Chorus will perform the Invictus Anthem, which was adapted by Chris Martin of Coldplay in 2014 from the historic poem "Invictus" by William Earnest Henley, and is the anthem of these Games.

Created by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games began in 2014 in London as an international multi-sport adaptive event for armed forces participants. Over 500 active duty service members and veterans who became wounded, injured or sick during their service will represent 14 nations and compete as part of their recovery and rehabilitation. The Games have the support of the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Requirements:
* Participants are not required to read music but must be able to attend rehearsals on May 5-7, as well as the performance on May 8. Additional rehearsals for Orlando-based performers will be conducted on April 30 and May 1.
* Applicants must provide a DD214 or active duty identification, and other information for a background check.
* This is a volunteer opportunity; participants are expected to provide their own transportation and accommodations.

How to Apply & Audition:
Auditions will be handled using the free WURRLY app, which you can download to your smartphone or tablet. Follow these steps:

1. Download the WURRLY app on your device by going to http://www.wurrly.com/download.
2. Select "America the Beautiful" and record your version of the song.
3. Hashtag #CAMMO in the comments to show that you agree with the TERMS and then Save.

If you have questions or cannot audition with the WURRLY app, please contact the CAMMO Casting team at casting@cammomusic.org. Detailed rehearsal schedule information will be provided to those who are selected to participate.

ABOUT THE INVICTUS GAMES:
For more information about the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 and the Invictus Games Foundation, please visit http://invictusgames2016.org and http://invictusgamesfoundation.org.

ABOUT CAMMO:
CAMMO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 by U.S. Navy veteran Cathie Lechareas and U.S. Army veteran Victor Hurtado that believes in the healing power of music. Run by veterans for veterans and active-duty service members, CAMMO provides military-specific music programs to help past and present service members suffering from neurological impairments such as traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

CAMMO also develops military and veteran artists, technicians, writers and musicians at its CAMMO centers. Through its Soundtrack to Recovery in-reach program, CAMMO brings certified music therapists, musicians and volunteers to hospital Residential Treatment Centers. And CAMMO's Guitars Revitalizing Our Warriors Through Healing (GROWTH) program encourages positivity, motivation and hope through full-spectrum guitar and music instruction. For more information about CAMMO, visit http://www.cammomusic.org/.

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*PHOTO 2 Caption: CAMMO's Voices of Service perform at Pentagon Federal 2015 Night of Heroes Gala.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Cathie Lechareas
Co-Founder/Executive Director CAMMO
1-888-562-6220 (O); 1-703-967-5391 (C)
Cathie@cammomusic.org,

or Christine M. Colborne, Media Relations
1-404-213-3014 (C)
Christine@cammomusic.org

Twitter: @cammo_music @InvictusOrlando #invictusgames @wurrly

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NEWS SOURCE Center for American Military Music Opportunities :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by and Copr. © 2016 Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®.

EPIC adds Southeast Region Employee Benefits Consultant Stephen McKenzie

ATLANTA, Ga., March 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Stephen McKenzie has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting team in Atlanta.

Joining as a Benefits Consultant, McKenzie brings 6 years of employee benefits experience to EPIC. He was previously a Benefits Associate at Mercer in Atlanta with a focus on benefits strategy and business development. His expertise in resolving client issues, reviewing internal compliance and contract documents, and conducting financial analyses provided him the opportunity to serve both mid- and large-group employers.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice in the Southeast, McKenzie will provide client service leadership, including overall strategy, relationship management and business development, bringing new clients to EPIC. His proven success in these areas is well aligned with EPIC's core values of client service excellence and advocacy.

"Stephen has a proven track record of helping his clients succeed," said Steve Needle, Southeast Region Employee Benefits Managing Principal. "He has consulted with a broad range of employers in various industries and on many different types of projects."

McKenzie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia.

Said McKenzie, "My goal is to provide strategic direction and advice to my clients. I strive to be an outstanding team member who develops and maintains relationships with clients and assists them with the needs of their business. EPIC is uniquely and strongly positioned to help me deliver these results to the people and organizations I serve."

Stephen McKenzie can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Office: 678-475-3863
Mobile: 470-277-5672
stephen.mckenzie[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Center for American Military Music Opportunities is Recipient of 2016 JL Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant

FORT BELVOIR, Va., March 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CAMMO, The Center For Military Music Opportunities, today announced that it has been selected to receive the annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant for 2016. The Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope(R), helps worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with CAMMO's ongoing mission to provide military-specific music programs to help past and present service members suffering from neurological impairments such as traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope is providing public relations (PR) solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for CAMMO. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)3 non-profit to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts.

"Returning service members and veterans face specific challenges and CAMMO provides a direction, specifically toward our military music community," explains Cathie Lechareas, Co-Founder/Executive Director CAMMO. "With the support of companies like Neotrope, we hope to further raise awareness about our programs. We appreciate Neotrope's commitment to helping us promote these efforts with this grant."

"We're honored to be helping CAMMO with their various charitable endeavors over the coming year," said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. "CAMMO is unique in helping veterans interested in pursuing music industry careers in production, recording, management and other related music careers. As a lifelong musician myself, and ASCAP member, I think this is a truly wonderful cause and worthy of support."

About CAMMO:

CAMMO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2009 by U.S. Navy veteran Cathie Lechareas and U.S. Army veteran Victor Hurtado that believes in the healing power of music. Run by veterans for veterans and active-duty service members, CAMMO provides military-specific music programs to help past and present service members suffering from neurological impairments such as traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CAMMO also develops military and veteran artists, technicians, writers and musicians at its CAMMO centers.

Through its Soundtrack to Recovery in-reach program, CAMMO brings certified music therapists, musicians and volunteers to hospital Residential Treatment Centers. And CAMMO's Guitars Revitalizing Our Warriors Through Healing (GROWTH) program encourages positivity, motivation and hope through full-spectrum guitar and music instruction. For more information about CAMMO, visit http://www.cammomusic.org/.

About the Non-Profit PR Grant:

The Non-Profit PR Grant(TM) program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers. Other PR industry firms have since copied the name, but ours is the original.

Starting in 2013, the Grant was re-named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Now the Neotrope PR Grant program is known as the "J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant."

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including the Bob Moog Foundation, Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, National Inclusion Project, Pacific Pinball Museum, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children's Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more (use of any org name does not imply endorsement).

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2016 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: http://prgrants.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NonProfitPRGrants.

About Neotrope:

Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), web development and ecommerce, and Last Mile SEO(TM) services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company, co-founded by Dr. J.L. Simmons, and Christopher Laird Simmons, has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for over three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://Neotrope.com.

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Twitter: @CAMMO_Music @prgrants #prgrant @neotrope

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Sarasota Injury Attorney David L. Goldman Sponsors Westcoast Center for Human Development Event

SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Westcoast Center for Human Development celebrated their 44th Annual Heart of Gold Awards Banquet at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh are longtime supporters of this organization and were one of the major sponsors of this event.

The banquet featured musical performances by the students of the Westcoast School, many of whom were 10 years old or younger. The gala's finale highlighted the incredible talents of the Westcoast Gospel Chorus of Florida.

The Westcoast School provides an atmosphere that cultivates creativity and challenges the minds of students from Kindergarten through 12th grade and truly touches the hearts of the children, most of whom are African-American or Latino. Representing the injury law firm was David L. Goldman, who was also the commencement speaker at the school's graduation ceremony last year, and Eva Gonzalez who is the current president of the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce.

Attorney David Goldman had this comment about supporting The Westcoast Center for Human Development: "While the Sarasota area has grown by leaps and bounds in the past decade, not everyone has benefited from that growth. The Westcoast Center for Human Development is an excellent organization that has contributed so much to our community. By providing guidance, resources, support and encouraging creativity in young people, they are making a positive difference in our community. Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh are proud to support The Westcoast Center."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Attorney David L. Goldman
Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

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Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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City of Terre Haute, Indiana, Resumes Blight Elimination Program

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Terre Haute, Ind., and its program partner, the Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment, have approved 27 vacant/blighted residential properties for demolition through Round Two of Indiana's Blight Elimination Program (BEP).

The Department of Redevelopment has already completed the acquisition and demolition of approximately 30 residential structures with funds awarded to the city by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)'s Blight Elimination Program. The program, funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund, aims to revitalize neighborhoods in cities across the state.

Successful Round One and Round Two BEP applications prepared by the Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment have provided the city with approximately $2 million of additional funding sources to address the removal of vacant/blighted residential structures.

"The Blight Elimination Program has greatly benefited the community by providing significant funding to demolish condemned homes that create both a potentially unsafe and unsightly environment in our city," said Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett.

According to the Department of Redevelopment, all 26 properties from the city's Round One BEP award have been demolished, and significant funds remain to apply to additional properties. The Department anticipates that an additional 40 to 50 residential structures will be demolished throughout the life of the BEP program.

Phil Kesner, Grants and Planning Administrator for the Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment, said, "The Blight Elimination Program has helped the city stabilize and revitalize central neighborhoods, raising property values or at least stabilizing property values in neighborhoods, thus encouraging future investment."

On September 4, 2015, former Indiana Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann recognized the City of Terre Haute's accomplishments under the BEP program as among the best in Indiana.

More information: http://terrehaute.in.gov/.

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NEWS SOURCE Terre Haute Department of Redevelopment :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by and Copr. © 2016 Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®.

Easter Deal Alert: SothinkMedia Offers 30-percent Discount on All Its Products

BEIJING, China, March 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 23, 2016, SothinkMedia Software, a famous multimedia software developer specializing in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup technology, announces its well planned special promotion targeted on the upcoming Easter Sunday, offering a storewide 30-percent discount on its entire product line. The special deal goes on today and runs to the 20th of next month. Read on to dive into the details.

Get Sothink Media Toolkit at 30-percent Off:

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Keep in mind, what this lifetime bundle gets you are the lifetime versions of its DVD copy software, DVD ripper software, DVD creator software, Blu-ray copy software, Blu-ray ripper software, Blu-ray creator software, Blu-ray to DVD converter software and video converter software. If you've long waiting for a perfect timing, then this is it! Just don't hesitate!

Save 30-percent to Get Anything You Need:

Easter Day is a very important public holiday in many countries in the west hemisphere, and is also one among several holidays SothinkMedia usually throws a special promotion on. With that in mind, the company always tries its best to extend the special offer to everyone out there, which means in this case, if you are temporarily in need of an all-in-one bundle, it's totally okay. You can enjoy the 30-percent benefit on any products you might need. There are some recommended single products, like the DVD copy software, video converter software, DVD creator software, and some best selling bundles like the DVD Media Suite and Blu-ray Media Suite, all of which are offering 30-percent off on the lifetime subscriptions. There should be one that captures your attention!

Bear in mind, the special offer is valid till April 20, 2016. Don't have too many second thoughts!

If you need more information on the Easter Special Deals from Sothink, you can visit http://www.sothinkmedia.com/promotion.htm.

About SothinkMedia Software:

SothinkMedia Software is a famous multimedia software provider with powerful technology background. Its product series contain DVD Copy, DVD Ripper, DVD Creator Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, Blu-ray Creator, Blu-ray to DVD Converter and Video Converter. The company had in the past, and will continue in the future, to provide customers the best and professional products and user experience. More information at: http://sothinkmedia.com/.

Twitter: @SothinkMedia

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