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RoweBots Ltd Announces Unison RTOS for Renesas’ RZ/A Microprocessor Series

WATERLOO, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, RoweBots Ltd announced the availability of its Unison RTOS for Renesas Electronics' RZ/A Series of microprocessors (MPUs). Designers working with the Renesas Starter Kit+ for RZ/A1H, the Renesas High Resolution Embedded GUI Solution Kit for RZ/A1H YLCDRZA1H evaluation board, or customized RZ/A1 hardware running the Unison RTOS can take advantage of off-the-shelf "Instant On" or near zero boot time with an embedded Linux-compatible applications programming interface (API).

Blue Hill Troupe Presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ – Troupe’s 93rd Season Benefits Rocking the Boat

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Blue Hill Troupe, now in its 93rd season, offers a fresh new take on Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance." This perennial audience favorite tells the story of a pirate named Frederic, who at the age of 21, has completed his apprenticeship and is ready to seek his fortune as an upstanding citizen. Opens Nov. 11, 2016.

4th Annual Event in Atlanta: International Experts Discuss Clostridium difficile, a Global Priority

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation's 4th Annual International Raising C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Atlanta, Ga. on Sept. 20, 2016. With C. difficile infection prevention being declared a national priority - researchers, public health officials, infectious disease specialists, and others continue to research more effective ways to prevent, treat, and combat this microbe.

World’s Largest Waterless Pool Party and Part of Fire Up The Night V at Cincinnati’s Coney Island

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's the world's largest waterless pool party, and it happens Saturday, September 24, 2016 at historic Cincinnati Coney Island Amusement Park on the banks of the Ohio River. The empty-pool party is part of a super-charged end-of-summer fan favorite at Coney Island - Fire Up the Night V, the USA's ONLY international fireworks competition, presented by Rozzi Famous Fireworks.

Atlanta’s Adorn Beauty Enhancements Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary by Raising Funds for Alopecia Areata Awareness

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- September marks two special occasions for beauty consultant and hair specialist, Archia Hall-Owens, better known as ChiChi Owens, the owner of Adorn Beauty Enhancements. Hall is not only celebrating her three-year anniversary in business, but she is also bringing heightened appreciation to Alopecia Areata Awareness Month.

The Hyde Park Homes Tour 2016 Showcases Century-Old Kansas City Homes this October

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ten historic homes, including Kansas City shirtwaists, open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The Tour hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) will be Saturday, October 1 from 10 am until 6 p.m., and a Candlelight Tour will be Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

Hedstrom Fitness Launches New 2016 Functional Training Products

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hedstrom Fitness now offers an even broader product line using the physics of water! The Kamagon(R) Ball and The Surge(R) are now available in a variety of color and size options. The Kamagon(R) Ball's patented, Hydro-Inertia(R) Technology uses water as a destabilizing weight.

CA Public Health Departments prepare for increase in TB testing due to new screening recommendations from USPSTF

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The California Tuberculosis (TB) Controllers Association welcomes the United States Prevention Services Task Force (USPSTF) rating published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, recommending the testing of adults at risk for TB exposure. This recommendation is focused on people born in countries with high rates of TB and those who have lived in congregate settings, such as homeless shelters.

Atlanta Filmmaker Primo Brown Helps Bring Awareness about Harsh Realities of U.S. Organ-Trafficking Industry

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Shimoda Film Company announces November 5th Movie Premiere of new Indie film. Primo Brown from Atlanta, Georgia, has written and directed the film, "Money Back Guarantee." Brown's new "spine-tingling" film is sure to please adult audiences in every respect and leave them at the edge of their seats.

Sambrailo Packaging Helping California’s CCOF-Certified Growers Promote ‘Certified Organic’

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sambrailo Packaging recently introduced a new stock print row crop box in partnership with CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) for CCOF-certified organic growers. The box clearly states "Certified Organic Fruits and Vegetables" on the sides in an effort to help small organic farmers promote certified organics right from their fields.

iOS 10 Ready: Digiarty WinX MediaTrans Gets Updated and Now Free

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 30, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Digiarty Software, the leading DVD and video backup software vendor, announced loud and firm the full support for iOS 10 in the latest version of WinX MediaTrans. To bid welcome to Apple's Autumnal Event, the license code is being given away for the first time from today until Sept. 15 at official WinX MediaTrans giveaway webpage.

NV JETS Soars Above Las Vegas Competition with Their Safety Ratings

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When you think private jets, you probably think of a huge company, with tons of employees, corporate buildings, fancy cars, luxury lifestyle, and a loss of touch with the common man. It may surprise you to know, that NV JETS is the smallest operator in Nevada, with less than 10 employees, and still outdoing the competition.

Colson Gallery and The Griffin Museum of Photography at Colson Opening in Massachusetts

EASTHAMPTON, Mass., Aug. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pioneer Valley's newest dedicated photography gallery and a satellite location for The Griffin Museum of Photography is due to open at Eastworks in Easthampton in Suite 246. There will be a gallery preview all day during the Easthampton Artist Walk on September 10 and a Grand Opening from 5 - 8 p.m. on September 16, 2016.

PsychArmor Institute Launches TriWest Healthcare Alliance School for U.S. Health Care Providers

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PsychArmor Institute and TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced today the launch of the TriWest Healthcare Alliance School for Health Care Providers, a suite of free online courses taught by nationally-recognized subject matter experts to prepare community health care providers to effectively deliver care to service members, veterans and their families.

HostBridge Announces 32-Bit Redis for z/OS at No Cost and No Obligation

STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HostBridge(R) Technology, provider of high-performance integration and optimization software for IBM(R) z Systems(TM), is making its 32-bit HostBridge Redis for z/OS solution available free of charge.

Don’t Put Off Summer Tree Maintenance

TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When you're busy with summer projects like painting, staining the deck, or inspecting your roof, don't forget about your property's trees, says Family Tree Care. A little tree service now can prevent winter trouble later.

Geek Club Books Partners with Someone Special Books for Special Needs Kindness and Acceptance Initiative

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Geek Club Books, Inc., an autism nonprofit, and Someone Special Uniquely Personalized Books today announced their "Kindness and Awareness" initiative to help educate children about other children with special needs. Geek Club Books creates autism awareness education and curriculum so parents and teachers can introduce important topics of autism in the inclusive classroom.
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Sarasota Attorney M David Shapiro Comments on Landmark $70 Million ADHD Drug Risperdal Lawsuit

SARASOTA, Fla., July 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sarasota Florida attorney commented after a Philadelphia jury returned a verdict of $70 million against Johnson and Johnson for failing to warn of the risks associated for taking Risperdal. The case involved a sixteen-year-old boy who developed breast from the medication prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADHD).

An Exquisite Evening of Music and Dance Honoring The Culture and Contributions of Africans Across The Diaspora

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brought to you by The Adinkra Group, "Birthright 2016" is a captivating evening of live intergenerational performances by Washington D.C.'s most talented African dance and drumming ensemble and special invited guests. A night of elegance, August 20, 2016, with guests sheathed in African chic couture sets the back drop for the electric and inviting atmosphere attendees have come to know and love when attending this event.

New, Unique Service for Senior Citizens is Launched

BOSTON, Mass., July 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helping seniors stay emotionally engaged and interested in the outside world is an important part of healthy aging. Now, a new program called Uplift Senior Citizens is offering social engagement as a service to help improve the social and emotional well-being of senior citizens.