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NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In “Letting Go: A Story of Change and Transformation” (ISBN: 978-1779628329), author Dan invites readers on a raw, powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and healing. This memoir isn’t just a story of overcoming adversity but a testament to the strength of women who rise through life’s challenges, finding their voice and purpose along the way.

ADELAIDE, Australia, April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Down to the Sea” (ISBN: 978-1779628220), now in its second edition, is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mike and Nancy Belnap as they fight for a better world for their son, Ty, who was born with Down syndrome. Co-authored by Mike Belnap and Candy Lawrence, the updated edition brings a fresh perspective on an inspiring story of resilience, discovery, and the ongoing battle for equality and inclusion.

PHOENIX, Ariz., April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TAG CXO is bringing the best of the best to its fractional advisory team. We’re proud to announce the addition of Mark Tonnesen. Tonnesen is a highly sought-after, high-powered business and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in high-tech, security, financial services, gaming and transportation.

RED BANK, N.J., April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FILMCARD USA is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking digital licensing agreement with Marvel Comics to produce an all-new digitally remastered series of Complete Digital Comic Book Collections of the legendary publisher’s most iconic heroes, beginning with The Amazing Spider-Man – Complete Digital Comic Book Collection, the successor to GIT’s bestselling Marvel Comics digital series (2003 – 2007).

PHOENIX, Ariz., April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it announced that Arizonans can now pay significantly less than the cost of a ticket to become a Mega Millions jackpot winner and winner of other large prizes.

PHOENIX, Ariz., April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial expert Walter Clarke’s groundbreaking work in “401Kid: A Guide to Teaching You and Your Children How to Master Money” (ISBN: 978-1964377643 [ebook]; 978-1964377605 [paperback]; 978-1964377599 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) emphasizes the profound impact of early financial education and the consequences of neglecting it. He has identified a critical gap – virtually no one is actively addressing this need.

ADDISON, Texas, April 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, announced today that Kim Schenck has joined its Correspondent Lending Sales team as Correspondent Manager. In her new role, Schenck will lead the expansion of the company’s proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program, which plays a key role in helping more borrowers achieve homeownership.

NAPA, Calif., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On May 22, 2025, influential members of the wine and music industries will gather at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone for the T.J. Martell Foundation Napa Best Cellars Dinner, a unique charity auction and dinner that unites these communities in the fight against cancer. The T.J. Martell Foundation funds high-risk, high reward cancer research that helps advance clinical trials and drug discoveries.

TROY, Mich., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading national real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced the strategic acquisition of Appraisal Nation, a Cary, North Carolina-based AMC specializing in comprehensive valuation solutions for the private lending market.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads’ March 2025 report on new planned capital project spending in the North American Food and Beverage industry has been released today. The report, which covers facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization, indicates 57 new projects.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save LBI, the non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from the destructive impacts of offshore wind projects, has filed a petition urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Department of the Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to create a safe migration corridor from Maine to Georgia that will allow the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (NARW) to survive as a species.

PLANO, Texas, April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its March 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 24% surge in rate lock volume as early spring buyers returned to the market and homeowners jumped at the chance to refinance into lower rates. While still down 2% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, purchase volumes were up 21% month-over-month (MoM). Rate-and-term and cash-out refinances jumped 52% and 20% MoM, respectively, together representing 25% of all lock activity.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Might and Mastery Event in Pokémon GO is in full swing, and trainers worldwide are diving into the action-packed season from March 4 to June 3, 2025. With legendary Pokémon like Dynamax Kubfu making their mark, it’s a time of thrilling encounters and rare Pokémon discoveries. Looking to boost your game? MocPOGO’s newest deal has got you covered! MocPOGO location changer is the ultimate Pokémon GO spoofing tool for iOS and Android.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of a new version of HitPaw VikPea (originally named HitPaw Video Enhancer)! VikPea V4.2.0 is a significant update to its all-in-one video enhancement platform. In this version, the Detail Recovery Model now supports cloud acceleration service, a detailed breakdown of cloud acceleration credits has been added, video cropping settings options have been introduced, and a refined user experience to streamline creative workflows for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Have you ever dreamed of sharing a “sweet kiss” with your favorite celebrity or anime character? It may sound like a fantasy, but now relay on cutting-edge AI technology, this dream can now become a reality. With iMyFone DreamVid – AI Kissing Video Generator, you can create incredibly realistic kissing scenes, even if the two individuals have never actually met. This AI tool uses advanced recognition algorithms to analyze facial features and apply kissing actions, creating a smooth and realistic video effect.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Jodi Hall, president and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC). Hall will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter.

TEMECULA, Calif., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scrubblade Inc., a leader in premium windshield wiper technology, is proud to announce its licensing agreement with BFGoodrich, an iconic name in the automotive industry. This strategic partnership allows Scrubblade to design, produce, and market a new line of high-performance wiper blades under the renowned BFGoodrich brand.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is sounding the alarm on the unchecked expansion of psychiatric diagnoses-most notably through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). What began in 1952 with just 106 diagnoses exploded to over 300 by 2013, despite a lack of objective biological testing to support these labels. The United States is spending more than ever on mental health – yet outcomes continue to worsen.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “The Fairy God Doctor’s Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman” (ISBN: 978-1964377612 [paperback]; 978-1964377636 [ebook]; 978-1964377629 [hardcover]) will be emerging this April as the definitive guide for women seeking to redefine success while avoiding burnout in today’s demanding world, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing announced today.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, proudly announces the addition of several new lender members and preferred partners to its growing community. These organizations join TMC’s network of industry leaders committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

LILESVILLE, N.C., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whimsical Wings Farms, a leader in butterfly conservation and pollinator education, is proud to announce a breakthrough in plant shipping: a patented box designed to safely deliver one-gallon milkweed plants. Paired with the farm’s engaging Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle Kit, the innovation supports nationwide habitat restoration efforts and hands-on environmental education.

TEMECULA, Calif., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scrubblade, a leader in advanced windshield wiper technology, announced a nationwide partnership with Walmart, bringing their highly anticipated Black Edition silicone wiper blades to shelves across the U.S. This monumental milestone reflects the culmination of a 17-year journey marked by persistence, ingenuity, and grit, driven by founder Billy Westbrook’s vision to revolutionize driver safety.

IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that Aaron Heidorn, director of software engineering and infrastructure, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The annual award recognizes young professionals who are driving innovation and growth in the housing economy and shaping the future of mortgage and real estate technology.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On March 11, Southern California police seized 50 pounds of illicit fentanyl, enough for 14 million lethal doses of the drug to be added to street drugs and counterfeit pharmaceuticals destined for dealers or to be sold online to unsuspecting victims. “If that much was seized,” says Drug-Free World Executive Director Jessica Hochman, “how much more is in circulation? With so much at stake, it has never been more urgent to provide simple, fact-based education on fentanyl.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed contemporary artist Yubo Fernández is making waves in the New York art scene with the release of her highly anticipated art book, “Yubo Fernández: Galloping Metaphors in Her Art,” written by renowned historian and art critic Candido Geron. This insightful book explores Fernández’s artistic evolution, her signature aesthetic, and the deep narratives woven into her work.

QUEENSLAND, Australia, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In “Shattered Child: A Memoir” (ISBN: 978-1779624444), Sumie Filmer shares an unflinchingly raw and courageous account of her tumultuous childhood, filled with both unimaginable pain and eventual triumph. This deeply emotional memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love and support.

CANBERRA, Australia, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Angel’s Fall: A Love Beyond Death” (ISBN: 978-1779621078), the thrilling first book in the “Angel’s Blood series,” invites readers into a world where love, fate, and the supernatural collide. Written by author Daniel McKenny, this captivating fantasy novel weaves together angels, divine powers, and the ultimate battle between good and evil. Full of passion, drama, and supernatural intrigue, Angel’s Fall is a must-read for fans of fantasy and romance alike.

PLANO, Texas, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Tourney, a Stack Sports Company, is excited to announce that Iowa Soccer Association has expanded its partnership with Stack Sports by adopting the Stack Tourney platform to streamline and enhance tournament management for its festival/cup events. Iowa Soccer will leverage Stack Tourney to support tournaments such as the League America Festival, which has recently opened registration and takes place May 2-4.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PDFgear, a leading innovator in PDF solutions, launched a groundbreaking set of browser-based PDF tools designed for exceptional privacy and speed. The tools enable users to make changes to PDFs locally in browsers without uploading data to external servers. This launch redefines online PDF manipulation by protecting user privacy while maintaining high performance.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apparo, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits do more to improve lives in our communities through the strategic use of technology, is now offering a free, detailed guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To quote the Playbook, “Leveraging AI technologies, nonprofits can optimize their operations, enhance their impact, and better fulfill their missions in the communities they serve.”

CHICAGO, Ill., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fresh Tech Maid, Chicagoland’s premier home cleaning service, proudly announces its innovative “3-Month Revitalization Spring Cleaning Package,” specially designed for busy parents seeking a stress-free and spotless home. This transformative service promises Chicagoland families at least 1.5 hours of additional free time every week-without lifting a finger-valued at more than $2,900 in exclusive savings and benefits.

TOULOUSE, France, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Annexx is pioneering a digital revolution that’s redefining France’s rapidly growing self-storage sector in a market traditionally dominated by padlocks and metal doors. Based in Toulouse, the company has implemented an AI-powered platform that has reduced customer service response times by 40% and generated a significant 35% increase in mobile bookings since rolling out in late 2024.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Senneca launches their new website, Senneca.com, showcasing innovation and leadership in the specialty door industry. As a family of industry-leading brands including Chase, Eliason, Door Engineering, Subzero Engineering and Thermoseal, Senneca delivers specialized solutions tailored to your unique needs.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, today announced that S&P Global Ratings has assigned the company an Above Average ranking as a residential mortgage loan subordinate lien servicer, in addition to reaffirming its Above Average ranking as a residential mortgage loan primary servicer with a stable outlook.

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a provocative new webinar that dares to reframe the diversity conversation through a business lens. Amid growing pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, iEmergent is doubling down on the importance of inclusive lending to lenders’ long-term success. Titled “Not Sold on Diversity? Fine. Let’s Talk About Your Bottom Line,” the roundtable session will take place Wednesday, April 30, from 1 to 3 pm ET.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the industry’s leading mortgage and real estate data solutions provider, announces major Q1 2025 platform enhancements alongside its strategic acquisition of borrower monitoring and predictive analytics leader, MonitorBase. These initiatives solidify MMI’s position as The Ultimate Lead-to-Loan Growth Platform(tm), providing mortgage professionals with unparalleled data intelligence, automation, and borrower engagement tools.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that Daniel Esquibel, head of partner sales, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The award recognizes emerging real estate and mortgage industry leaders who are shaping the future through their contributions and leadership.

VENTURA, Calif., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) is excited to announce the return of the Cursive is Cool contest, encouraging students from kindergarten through sixth grade to celebrate the important skill of handwriting. Young writers across the country are invited to put pen to paper and demonstrate their cursive skills for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

BOULDER, Colo., April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Enterprise Account Executive/Sales Engineer Maggie Zielinski Swanson has been named to HousingWire’s prestigious Rising Stars list for 2025. Swanson, 29, joined Floify in 2021 as a skilled sales professional and has quickly become an indispensable force in the company’s collaborative culture and growth.

PLANO, Texas, April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced that Senior Software Engineering Manager Shawn Chandwani, 34, has been named among HousingWire’s Rising Stars. The annual list celebrates young professionals who shoulder significant leadership responsibilities and contribute to the broader industry and business landscape, establishing themselves as influential figures and leaders for tomorrow.