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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Danish chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World set up their new mobile drug education and prevention exhibit on Nytorv Square in the heart of Copenhagen. Volunteers from the Church of Scientology Denmark, which sponsors the program, welcomed a nonstop flow of visitors throughout the afternoon. As exhibit guests shared their experiences with the volunteers, their sobering stories confirmed the importance of the Truth About Drugs campaign.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California State Legislature approved Senate Bill 729, authored by State Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) and sponsored by California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, with bipartisan support today sending the measure to Governor Newsom’s desk with votes of 55-0 in the Assembly and 30-8 in the Senate.

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BERLIN, Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of customer service, VOC AI and SellerSprite stands at the forefront of this revolution. The leading AI customer service solution provider has announced its participation in the upcoming IFA Berlin Global Markets 2024, where it will unveil its innovative omnichannel AI customer service technology.

PITTSBORO, N.C., Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Knot It, LLC, is excited to host its first two macrame and mead classes on September 8 and October 6 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Starrlight Mead. The address is 130 Lorax Lane and is located within “The Plant,” a diverse 17-acre eco-industrial park located on the east side of Pittsboro. These one-of-a-kind classes are a creative outlet to enjoy while indulging in mead tasting.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This year on Love Litigating Lawyers Day, August 31, one lawyer is turning the tables. While the date is typically acknowledged as a show of appreciation for lawyers, Attorney Faith Fox is announcing a unique firm that shows appreciation for the client, by putting some of that litigating power back into the client’s hands: Fox Legal Consults PLLC.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a powerful and eye-opening new release, Jo Cooling’s latest novel delves deep into the uncharted territories of child protection, offering a candid and unflinching examination of the system through the lens of personal experience. Titled “Child Protection Behind Closed Doors” (ISBN: 978-1779418692; released July 25, 2024), Jo Cooling’s book is set to shake up public perception and ignite critical conversations about the challenges and failings within child welfare.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Club Bounce, widely acclaimed as the number one plus-size nightclub in America, is celebrating a milestone achievement – its 20-year anniversary – with an exclusive event on Sept. 6 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. As a beacon of body positivity and inclusivity for two decades, an iconic promoter, Lisa Marie Garbo, invites people of all sizes and walks of life to spend an amazing evening with a unique vibe.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dear Klaiyi girls, Klaiyi Human Hair Wig Company (“Klaiyi Hair”) is about to launch an innovative wig for the whole world: the double wear wig. This is a special thank you from Klaiyi to their customers on the occasion of their 7th anniversary. From glueless wigs to put on and go wigs, bye bye knots, pre-everything wigs, and now double wear wigs, let’s look forward to this new product together.

ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, has been named a 2024 ADVANCE Award winner by The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Part of the Fintech South conference, the ADVANCE Awards program recognizes innovative U.S. fintech companies with a strong connection to Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The HBCU Green Fund is proud to announce GreenFest 2024, a vibrant celebration of sustainability, culture, and the power of unity within the Black community on Saturday, September 7, at Truly Living Well Farm in Atlanta, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free, public event will feature food, live performances, eco workshops, activities for children, and an opportunity to meet V-103s Big Tigger who will broadcast live from the event.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As medical science advances, researchers gain a better understanding of how the human body works. The brain is no exception, and a relatively new field of connectomics now analyzes how neurons network with one another within the brain. Board-certified psychiatrist John Reitano, MD, applies this growing body of knowledge to help people with major depressive, anxiety, attention-deficit / hyperactivity (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorders and other conditions at Delve Psychiatry in Las Vegas.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PitBullTax Software, the Nation’s Leading Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys has revealed it has won a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the 3nd year in a row. PitBullTax Software has licensees in all 50 states that rely on the company’s software to prepare their clients’ IRS resolution cases.

LOUISA, Ky., Aug. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Temp X, a company dedicated to transforming everyday hydration, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for the Temp X water bottle, set to go live soon. Designed with innovation, convenience, and sustainability in mind, Temp X is poised to change how people around the world stay hydrated.

QUERETARO, Mexico, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Narconon Mexico, the first Narconon ever established in the country, proudly celebrated its 26th anniversary with a special ceremony marking completion of expansive and newly renovated facilities in the heart of Pedro Escobedo Municipality where it all began.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There’s good news for old dogs this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at the Sacramento SPCA are among the winners. The Sacramento SPCA is one of 100 animal welfare groups chosen from nearly 400 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs and the people who love them.

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips and Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt will speak at the 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Risk Management Conference taking place September 22-24, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Navigo Marketing (“Navigo”), one of the top agencies for Beauty and Wellness brands in the United States, today announced the expansion of its Retail Media Network (RMN) Services. Navigo has made a name for itself in the Amazon Beauty space with its deep beauty expertise.

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a webinar on mortgage redlining on Thursday, September 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. “Redlining Roundtable: Don’t Just Dodge Risk, Capture Opportunity” will bring together experts from across the housing finance industry to discuss the high price of modern-day mortgage redlining, the strategies lenders can use to identify and prevent unintentional discrimination, and the long-term value mortgage lenders can build through fair and equitable lending practices.

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Petrova Law, a boutique tax law firm, which represents high net worth clients and companies nationwide, has been ranked by Chambers USA among the nation’s best for its work on complex and high-stakes tax law matters.

PARIS, France, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the eyes of the world on Paris, and some 6 million gathered in the city and other host venues for the 2024 Olympics, Foundation for a Drug-Free World organized a massive distribution of drug education booklets. Hundreds of volunteers from Non à la Drogue, Oui à la Vie (No to Drugs, Yes to Life Association) were delighted to find broad-based support from individuals and groups eager to contribute to the cause.

HARLEM, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Harlem is a crossroads of culture and innovation, a trend-setting community of global influence. This is one reason the Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem is an ideal location for the final day of the 18th annual Human Rights Summit. Organized by United for Human Rights and its program for young people, Youth for Human Rights International, the annual summit provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to young advocates from around the world.

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A dramatic increase in the prescription of dangerous psychotropic drugs to Japanese children prompted Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Japan and a group of concerned holistic professionals to organize a daylong call to action at the Osaka International Convention Center. More than 1,000 attended the sessions and toured the “Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit” to learn the cold, hard facts about psychiatry, its history, plans, practitioners, and the threat the industry poses to the country’s children and future.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare, a leading software provider, is proud to announce the release of the brand new UltData for iOS V10. This update not only solidifies Tenorshare’s leadership in the iPhone data recovery field but also sets a new industry standard.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Communities is hosting an “Aging Gracefully” sermon series at all four of their Chicagoland locations this September, focusing on the Five G’s of Aging: Gather, Grow, Give, Go, and Gratitude. This enriching series is non-denominational and open to all. The Sunday series will be held weekly starting September 8 at the four Lutheran Life Communities.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit. [UPDATED]

NOVI, Mich., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has completed its integration with Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders’ operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced the appointment of Steve Schulz as the new executive vice president of product management. This strategic addition highlights Informative Research’s commitment to driving innovation and enhancing its product offerings to better serve its clients.

LEWES, Del., Aug. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Introducing The Small Business Exchange Network (SBEN): A groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the way small businesses are bought, sold and transferred. The challenges faced by small business owners in the United States are growing, with less than 20% of small businesses listed for sale actually finding buyers under current business selling options.

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What deadly secret lies hidden behind a seemingly innocuous chess game? Warwick Wood, the acclaimed author of “Funeral Circus,” returns with a new thriller that promises to keep readers guessing until the final page. “Your Move: The Girl in the Park” (ISBN: 978-1773707464; Tellwell) plunges into a shadowy world where an innocent match becomes a high-stakes battle of wits and survival.

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author John S. Benjamin has released his latest book, “Who Is This Jesus Christ?” (ISBN: 978-0228837046; July 2024). A timely and thought-provoking publication, pointing therein world events that are rapidly changing / unfolding, and are adversely affecting humans all around the globe. When we look around us, we witness global changes in the atmosphere, signs and wonders in the sky, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, sickness, human suffering, wars, pestilence, etc. that are on the rapid increase.

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fans of epic fantasy are in for a wild ride with the release of “Curse of Ashmedei,” the first volume in The Chronicles of Hadúr trilogy (ISBN: 978-1779418036), released by Tellwell Publishing, August 2024. Author Michal Snaerravn weaves a gripping tale where the lines between good and evil blur, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare, a leader in digital device solutions, has launched its AI tools website, staying true to its motto “Better Software, Better Life.” Tenorshare AI focuses on creating the Best AI Tools to simplify and boost efficiency in daily tasks. Tenorshare AI provides advanced tools like AI Writer, ChatPDF, ChatDOC, AI Translator and AI Slides that can generate content in one click.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iMobie, a leading tech company with over 12 years of experience, has just released Screenify, a 100% free yet feature-packed screen recording tool to make high-quality videos for content creators, educators, marketers, gamers, tech support professionals, and everyone. Users can capture their screens, audio, microphone, and webcam without any restrictions on video time, quality, quantity, or watermarks.

BEIJING, China, Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SCHWUA is a newly emerged online supplier of home appliances, dedicated to providing high-quality small appliances designed to enhance every aspect of home life. From kitchen essentials to room gadgets, we are committed to offering innovative and reliable appliances that meet the needs of modern households.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, is now an approved third-party service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM), a solution that simplifies the mortgage underwriting process for lenders. Argyle’s verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution, which includes reports, pay stubs and W-2s, saves lenders 5-7 days per loan and 60-80% in costs compared to legacy VOIE providers.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, is excited to unveil the story and journey behind its groundbreaking Real HD Lace wigs. This innovation highlights the brand’s commitment to providing women with natural-looking and comfortable wigs, empowering them to showcase their diverse beauty confidently and effortlessly.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edimakor is an advanced AI video editor from HitPaw that makes video creation easy and fun. It provides powerful features like AI video background remover, AI subtitle translator, text to speech, and more to help users quickly edit and enhance videos. Edimakor is excited to announce its Back-to-School season event for the new semester.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright, co-founder of the iconic group Digital Underground (DU), faced significant health challenges, causing him to miss much of the celebration. Together with his son, S.O.T.U., they are preparing to release “Sex Packets 2 – The ReUp” and launch a new podcast, “The Chop Shop.”

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PoGoskill, the top GPS spoofing software, has launched the iOS App with version 2.9.0. The latest update enables Pokémon GO players to share their favorite routes on social media effortlessly. Save popular routes with one click, explore new areas, and unlock multiple rewards to add even more fun to their adventures.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare has announced its release of a free AI Writer to 2x your writing efficiency. With numerous features tailored to unique and quality content creation, you no longer have to worry your head about typing long emails or crafting articles. The AI Copywriting Assistant offers 10x faster generation, more words, and personalization options and also unlocks ChatGPT-4o.