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It’s Official: Blacks Voted at Higher Rate than Whites in 2012 Election and Black Women Surpassed Everyone

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition) and convener of Black Women's Roundtable issued the following statement in response to a U.S. Census Bureau report released yesterday finding that about two in three eligible blacks (66.2 percent) voted in the 2012 presidential election, higher than the 64.1 percent of non-Hispanic whites who did so.

‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ by Loren Weisman slated for national release in August

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greenleaf Press announces the upcoming release of 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' by Loren Weisman. 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1-60832-578-8, 7x9 Paperback, 446 pages, $19.95) will be available nationwide on August 13, 2013 and will be published simultaneously in an eBook edition (ISBN: 978-1-60832-579-5, $7.99) and an audio book edition.

Summit Industrial Flooring’s Polished Concrete Solution for Heidelberg Distributing

DAYTON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When the Dayton area's leading industrial flooring finisher, Summit Industrial Flooring, got wind of the plan for the Heidelberg Distributing Company's move of its Dayton operations to the former Cooper Tire and Rubber Company facility in Moraine, Summit knew their expertise would be needed.

Children’s Entertainment Network: A New Web Show for Kids

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There's a new kid on the block - Children's Entertainment Network (CEN) - produced and directed by Mark Rowley. This new web series launched in mid January 2013, and airs on CENkids.com.

One Woman’s Mission: Empowering Rural Villages, Transforming Lives

AKUM, Cameroon, May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameroon Partnership in Development today announces a program, Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering, started by Anja Schwarz from Germany, an adventure traveler interested in cultures, who prefers experiencing another culture as a member of that community, and in the process, finds opportunities to transform lives in communities in need.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names IDS to 2013 ‘Top 50 Service Providers’ List

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has made its third consecutive appearance on the Top 50 Service Providers list, issued by SourceMedia's Mortgage Technology magazine.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A, Exceptional’ Rating Two Years Running

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For two consecutive years, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

Teenage Author Aaron Ozee Already Within Reach of Poetic Fame

ADDISON, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Published at sixteen, Aaron Ozee has written and self-published four poetry books through leading online self-publishing company, Lulu. 'Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm,' initially released in hardcover, now will be available as an eBook through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Books, and more. The transition into the virtual world will hopefully prove to be successful upon the book's re-release into the eMarket and will truly mold Ozee's future for the better.

iFOS Awarded a $13.5 Million Contract by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

CLARKSVILLE, Md. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations. The contract has a 1-year base, for 4-year options and a potential value of $13.5 million if all option years are exercised.

DualCool Delvers Proven Results for Walmart and PG&E

VACAVILLE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Comfort, Inc. (ICI) has completed DualCool installations on 12 more Walmart stores in Northern and Central California. DualCool is a retrofittable system that significantly improves the efficiency of rooftop cooling units (RTU's) in dry climates. ICI's patented DualCool technology uses a direct evaporative process to increase compressor efficiency, and an indirect process (no moisture added) to pre-cool ventilation air.

Last Chance to Register for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Camp Strong4Life

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Located at Camp Twin Lakes and overseen by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's pediatricians, Camp Strong4Life caters to children struggling with their weight and dealing with the health issues that come with that struggle. While kids may have initial reservations about going, it won't be long before they are enjoying swimming, rock-wall climbing, archery, zip-lining, playing games, building friendships and making memories that last a lifetime.

James Allen’s Natural Gemstones Bring New Color to Life

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Allen has announced a new line of natural gemstones to complement its high-quality engagement rings. The online bridal retailer currently offers a beautiful selection of blue sapphires, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, red rubies and green emeralds. Natural gemstones are a great, budget-friendly alternative to traditional center diamonds.

Massey Consulting Webcast Series Will Feature Taylor Macdonald of Intacct

RALEIGH, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Accounting software specialist, Massey Consulting continues its educational webcast series with two webcasts focusing on best practices for CPAs and their clients. Thursday, May 16, from 2 - 4 p.m. EDT - 'Top 5 Reasons Your Clients are Moving to the Cloud' featuring industry thought leader Taylor Macdonald, Intaact Vice President and Philip Massey CPA, founder Massey Consulting.

EnviroIngenuity Offers High Performance Vertical Gardens for Home Use

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroIngenuity today announced its offering of hydroponic vertical gardens for use at home. The beautiful stackable garden systems make it easy to grow delicious, nutritious, non-toxic food at home using limited space and reducing use of natural resources.

For the 5th Year in a Row Mueller Offers a Metal Building to a Deserving Texas Non-Profit Organization

BALLINGER, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a helping hand again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. The campaign is called 'Helping Hand.' One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to 4,000 square feet through applications received by June 1, 2013.

Gunther’s Games Arcade Reopens on Broadway

COLUMBIA, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An arcade and pinball gaming staple that stood in downtown Columbia for more than 25 years before closing its doors is back on Broadway. The official Grand Opening of Gunther's Games is scheduled for Saturday April 27, with activities running throughout the evening.

Teenage entrepreneur-led Bulldog Lighting leading the push for California legislators to pass proposed ‘Made in the USA labeling’ bill

SAN CARLOS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A current law states that California businesses cannot claim their products are 'Made in the USA' unless 100 percent of the components are manufactured in the country. The federal standard is 75 percent, which places an unfair disadvantage on California firms because there are some products that have components which are not available in the United States. Bulldog Lighting - a San Carlos, Calif.-based firm that was founded by teenage entrepreneur Dylan Sievers - is spearheading and promoting the passage of legislation that would make the 75 percent federal standard applicable in California.

Food Finders Kicks Off its 3rd Annual ‘Summer To End Hunger’ Food Drive

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On May 1, 2013, Food Finders is kicking off its 3rd Annual 'Summer To End Hunger' Food Drive. The food drive will run through the entire month of May, and food that Food Finders collects during the May 11 Stamp Out Hunger postal drive will contribute to the Summer drive.

Interthinx 2012 Yearly Report Highlights Geographical Shift in Mortgage Fraud Risk

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Interthinx, a leading provider of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions for the financial services industry, has released its annual Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, a report covering data and trends based on analysis of loan applications processed in 2012 by the Interthinx FraudGUARD(R) system.

Businesses Worldwide Will Spend $152 Billion on Managed Telecommunications Services in 2013, says Insight Research Corp.

DURANGO, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While business spending on all telecommunications services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of 11.3 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research.