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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an era of increased polarization, rising hate crimes, and social and economic challenges affecting all segments of society, religious leaders gathered at the Church of Scientology to review how religions can work together to improve the quality of life for their congregations and the greater community.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Similar to other Android devices, Motorola phones and tablets also have Google FRP lock. If you reset a Motorola device to factory settings without removing the Google account, you’ll need to enter the correct Google account email and password to activate the device, says FonesGo.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a pioneer in software technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest software version, HitPaw Video Converter V4.0.0. Packed with video and image download features, this release levels up users’ video and picture downloading experience. Catering to a wide range of needs, HitPaw Video Converter V4.0.0 will open a brand-new video and image download door for users.

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it selected Sylvia Alvarez, founder and executive director of Housing and Education Alliance (HEA), as the winner of its 2023 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Many men and women who emigrate from Mexico to America do so not only for the promise of a better life for themselves and their children. They leave to help support families left behind with the dream of one day reuniting under better circumstances either at home or in their adopted country. But in many cases, this means families are separated for decades.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today an increase of 13.96% in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. To gain comprehensive insights into the market dynamics, industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Optimal Blue announced its selection by HousingWire as a Tech100 Mortgage award winner. Now in its 12th year, HousingWire’s Tech100 award program spotlights the most innovative and impactful tech organizations in housing.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading provider of multimedia solutions, proudly announces the release of HitPaw Edimakor for Mac V2.6.0, a powerful and user-friendly video editing software. The latest version brings an array of exciting features and fresh resources, solidifying its position as the preferred toolkit among content creators.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Under a canopy of stars, Pompano Beach was transformed into a haven for jazz enthusiasts as over 10,000 music fans showed up for the beachside celebration. Jazz royalty including Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee held court on the Champion Porsche Stage at Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 and captivated audiences with their incredible talent.

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced that it has been named a HW Tech100 Mortgage award honoree. Floify was recognized as an exceedingly user-friendly point-of-sale (POS) whose easy-to-configure platform and rule-based automations have made it beloved among small and midsize lenders and mortgage brokers.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pokemon Go community is abuzz with excitement as the Sinnoh Tour 2024 is set to unfold in the city of New York on February 2nd. However, recognizing the challenges many players face in attending live events, Tenorshare is proud to introduce the iAnyGo Spoofer, an innovative solution that enables players to participate in the Sinnoh Tour from the comfort of their homes, all without the need to physically move.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A game-changing collaboration has emerged between Stack Sports, a leading sports technology provider, and Expedia Group, the world’s leading traveler technology platform. Together, they’re set to redefine the way sports families plan their travel, offering substantial savings to make supporting athletes at various events more accessible and affordable.

PARIS, France, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Despite one of the most restrictive drug policies in Europe, France has the highest use of cocaine and second-highest use of cannabis in Europe according to a March 2023 report by the French Observatory of Drugs and Addictive Trends (OFDT). But in Paris, drug-prevention volunteers of the Church of Scientology believe drug education can radically change this trend for the better. They are ramping up their Dites Non à la Drogue (Say No to Drugs) campaign to help youth create a better future for themselves.

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Divergent CRO, a leading provider of clinical services to biotech and device companies, is pleased to announce the official launch of its new Contract Research Organization (CRO). This new venture aims to revolutionize the research and development process by offering comprehensive and tailored clinical services to meet the unique needs of the biotech and device industries.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a buy-sell by the dealer group, Beach Automotive has purchased the dealership formally known as Jud Kuhn Chevrolet. The dealership was renamed to Beach Chevrolet on finalizing the purchase, January 24, 2024. The dealership, same as the dealer group, will be digitally represented by Sokal, an automotive advertising agency based in North Carolina.

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced Fannie Mae Vice President Bill Cleary will speak at its annual ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 – 21, 2024.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the latest release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If you own an iPhone, you must know how frustrating it can be if you forget your lock screen passcode, says Tenorshare. Due to Apple’s robust security features, it is almost impossible to access a locked iPhone without a passcode or Apple ID. If you are looking for the best iPhone unlock software, we suggest trying Tenorshare iPhone Unlock Tool – 4uKey.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — BioAustinCTX, Central Texas’ Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Cindy WalkerPeach, PhD and Ryan Hawkins to its Board of Directors. BioAustinCTX is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas focused on advancing the life science industry in the Central Texas Region.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 94-year-old Orlando area resident and author, Bob Herpe, announces the release of the paperback version of his latest suspense-thriller. The best-selling author said this new version of his novel “The Other Side of Crisis” (ISBN: 979-8350927269) will be available Feb 1, 2024 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookbaby.com. It will be in bookstores nationwide thereafter.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dink Productions launches a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for their upcoming movie “In a Pickle.” By engaging the vibrant pickleball community in this campaign, Dink Productions aims to showcase the massive audience awaiting to see this movie come to life.

TAMPA, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Florida is the third-busiest hub for child sex trafficking in the United States. Tampa-based activist Christopher King, United for Human Rights Florida Executive Director and Founder of the nonprofit The Gentlemen’s Course, works to protect youth from being trafficked. How he came to take on this mission is documented in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Have you just picked up your old Motorola phone and reset it to factory settings, then found that you have to enter the Google account credentials to access the device? Or perhaps you have bought a second-hand Motorola phone and the previous owner reset it without removing the Google account. No matter what the scenario is, you won’t be able to access the home screen and enjoy all the features of your Motorola phone, says iToolab.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation recently held the first annual Catalyst Awards luncheon at LaCigale in Delray Beach. Pastor Bill Mitchell of CityLead Boca and Delray Beach police Sgt. Danny Pacheco Jr. of Delray Kicks were each honored as the inaugural recipients of cash grants of $32,500 each. The Catalyst Award program was established to celebrate the spirit of the late entrepreneur and humanitarian Carl Angus DeSantis.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced industry veteran Tony Fox as its chief of client engagement.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a city obsessed with sport, what could be a better location for a Church of Scientology than the original home of the first Aussie rules football team and the site of the first game that team ever played? That is exactly where the Ideal Church of Scientology was dedicated by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige on January 29, 2011.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millionaire Mastermind Academy today announced that In a commendable acknowledgment of the remarkable efforts and commitment to fostering economic development and opportunities for underserved business populations, Arizona State Governor Katie Hobbs has officially declared January 16, 2024, as “ImpactAZ Day.”

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simply Celeste’s is proud to present “A Taste of Luxury”: A Black Tie Affair in Phoenix, Arizona promising an unparalleled experience in culinary excellence, high-end fashion, craft cocktails, exotic vehicles, and live music. The event will be held March 16, 2024.

WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bridgewater Development and Avatar Construction announced today they are seeking investors to partner on several current and future development projects across New England. Bridgewater Development offers a unique opportunity to work with a leader in design build construction and land development.

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2023 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. During a year when home affordability hit a nearly four-decade low, housing agencies introduced 135 homebuyer assistance programs and expanded eligible inventory to make homeownership more accessible.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sean Burke’s passion is helping others. A lifelong volunteer and a Scientologist since 1987, during the pandemic he worked with a nonprofit formed by top ICU doctors, sharing information on how to properly treat COVID in the hospital and at home. But this year, he decided to focus on another pandemic: The spiraling drug crisis that is affecting youth throughout America.

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada, Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Young fans of mystery and adventure are in for a treat with the release of Lauren de Leeuw’s debut novel, “Secrets in the Islands: A Sami Series Adventure” (ISBN: 978-1998190270). Full of adventure, heart, and intrigue, this first installment in the “Sami Series” is sure to entertain as much as it will inspire.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Eastern Sierra Propane (“Eastern Sierra” or the “Company”) on its sale to Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (OTC: FGPR) (“Ferrellgas”). The Company is one of the premier propane retailers in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range, serving both residential and commercial customers.

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Silicon Valley-based AI trailblazer, VOC AI, unleashed a wave of innovation at CCW (Customer Contact Week) Austin 2024, January 23 to 25. Renowned for its transformative solutions in the Voice of Customer (VOC) domain, VOC AI is gearing up to redefine customer experiences and empower businesses with cutting-edge AI applications.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Michele Schrader invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing in her latest book, “Beautiful Intentions: Healing One Soul at a Time” (IBSN: 978-0228883913, Dec. 2023). This profound work delves into the depths of the human soul, offering insights and practical tools for personal growth and spiritual awakening.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Marc Bromberg, a Nonagenarian Scientologist, was 9 when France surrendered to the German forces in June 1940, and 10 when he and his mother were separated from his father. Two years ago, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, in an article in the European Times, Bromberg shared his memories of life under Nazi occupation all those many years ago.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Shape LLC (“Shape” or the “Company”) to an undisclosed buyer. Prior to the sale, Shape was owned by funds managed by Gen Cap America, Inc. (“Gen Cap”), a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 4DDiG, a leading software provider with a decade of experience (a unit of Tenorshare), proudly unveils version 10.0 of its flagship product, 4DDiG Data Recovery. This latest release not only improves the user interface but also introduces the Enhanced Video Recovery feature, solidifying its position as the preferred solution for data loss.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology products, announced their new distributor partnership with Nano Surgical to become the exclusive master distributor of Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles in the pathology and laboratory markets.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Scoutmaster Marcos Antonio Correia Santos Jr. Googled the question “Is there a way to happiness?” the answer not only changed his own life, it led to a new international movement within Scouting. At the celebration of the 39th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists, Chief Marcos’ story was presented as a stellar example of the impact of The Way to Happiness, the common-sense guide to better living written by L. Ron Hubbard.