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National newswire stories from across the U.S., sourced from the Neotrope® News Network

Great American Foundation to Put On Huge 3 Day Hamburger and Music Festival in St. Augustine, FL May 20-22, 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark your calendars and let the countdown begin for BurgerFest, hosted by Great American Foundation. Nothing says 'all American' like a spring food and music festival in the oldest city in America. Come out and enjoy mouth-watering burgers, great live music and ice cold beer.

Bestselling Author to Bring ‘Magical Musical Plants’ to California Libraries and NAMM

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published children's book, 'The Amazing Magical Musical Plants' (ISBN: 978-1574243253) to Anaheim, Calif., for a free multimedia book event tour of the Anaheim Public Libraries on January 19-24, 2016.

Pompano Beach’s Ali Cultural Arts Center Hosts Grammy Award-Winning Musicians Ghost-Note

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ali Cultural Arts Center is proud to present Ghost-Note on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. The duo is comprised of drummer Robert 'Sput' Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, both from the Grammy(R) Award-winning band, Snarky Puppy.

Your Quick Guide to the Best Divorce in Massachusetts: A Successful Start to Your New Life

EASTON, Mass., Jan. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Getting divorced? At stake is your financial future as well as your relationship with your children if you have any, says Massachusetts divorce lawyer Bill Farias. Will you just wing it and see how things go or will you instead take steps to ensure that you give yourself the best chance of a favorable outcome? As with anything else in life, preparation for divorce can significantly increase your chances of getting the results you want.

Best New Year’s Health Advice: Beware of Doctor’s Scare Tactics!

CORTE MADERA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Don Harte, noted California chiropractic and health activist, offers everyone the most direct health advice he can for the New Year: 'Want Health? Don't fall for the scare tactics of your doctor! Pursue health instead!'

Dawes Devices Introduces The MKII Hybrid Boost Controller for All Turbo Applications

DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3 Bar Racing Inc. today announced their new Dawes Device MKII Hybrid Boost Controller. This boost controller gives more area under the boost curve, resulting in higher average torque.

10th Anniversary Edition of Best-Selling Medicaid Planning book published

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phylius Press is pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary Edition of the best-selling Medicaid planning book 'How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets' (ISBN: 978-1-941123-04-1), by attorney K. Gabriel Heiser.

‘Iterations in Stone’ Opens at The Desert Light Gallery

KELSO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Desert Light Gallery, located in Mojave National Preserve's Kelso Visitors Center, Kelso California, announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, 'Iterations in Stone,' (January 4 - March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

BioTE Medical Study Showing Promising Results for Military Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD and TBI

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A current BioTE(R) Medical Combat Trauma Treatment Study (in conjunction with the Veterans Advocacy Center (VAC)) is showing promising results in helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Independent Write-In Presidential Candidate Promises to Deliver: Learn More in Worldwide Broadcast

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Donald Eugene Lowe says he has been preparing for this role his whole life. And, he plans to share the details of his presidential campaign and promises in a worldwide broadcast scheduled to take place on December 23 at 1:01 p.m. EST. Interested parties can also attend the event live at the Clarion Hotel at 441 Rio Concho Drive in San Angelo.

Study Highlights New Competition in Wear Coatings

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thintri, Inc. has announced a new market study that projects significant opportunities for new technologies in wear coatings. The report, 'Wear Coatings: Hard Chrome and Its Alternatives, 2016,' highlights the movement from traditional hard chrome and even common chrome replacements like thermal spray to an array of new technologies that care poised to capture significant markets in wear coating applications.

Journey Sales Named 2015 Hot Vendor for Sales Enablement by Aragon Research

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Sales, a leading provider of innovative customer engagement solutions for sales professionals, is pleased to announce that it won the Aragon Research Hot Vendor 2015 Award in the category of Sales Enablement. The Aragon Research Hot Vendor and Innovation Awards are given annually at the end of each year.

Selfie Stick Inventor’s Prediction for Best Camera in 2016

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Selfie Stick inventor Wayne Fromm, and CEO of Quik Pod(R) selfie sticks, has followed the growth of drones, action cameras, high resolution smartphones and DSLR's and predicts what will prove popular in the year to come.

Weitz and Luxenberg Adds Serious Urinary Tract Infections to SGLT2 Inhibitor Injuries Probe

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced that the firm has expanded the scope of its investigation into SGLT2 inhibitor drug injuries. SGLT2 inhibitor drugs include Invokana and others listed below. This move will allow the nationally known mass tort law and personal injury firm to focus on cases where people taking SGLT2 inhibitors were hospitalized after developing urosepsis (serious infection of the blood) or pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys) from SGLT2 inhibitor-associated urinary tract infections.

Author A.A. Jones Takes the ‘Plunge’ in Underwater Pole Dance to Announce the Re-Release of ‘Tilt’

BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author A.A. Jones is re-releasing her memoirs, 'Tilt Diary of a Virgin Stripper' (ISBN: 978-1257802869) just in time for holiday reading. Instead of doing it with a bang however, the self-confessed housewife by day and exotic dancer by night has taken a plunge instead. 'Plunge' is the title of a provocative yet inspirational pole dance shot underwater by world-renowned photographer Brett Stanley.

ArteQuesta announces Exclusive USA Representation of Ziv Koren: Award-Winning, Critically Acclaimed Photo Journalist

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fine Art Investment firm ArteQuesta announces the exclusive USA representation of world-renowned Israeli Photo Journalist, Ziv Koren. In signing with ArteQuesta, Koren stated, 'I'm very excited and looking forward to a fruitful collaboration. Through my photography, I'd rather be honest than impressive.'

FDA approves Android for Gmate SMART mobile diabetes monitoring system

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philosys, the maker of Gmate(R) products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clearance for the Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System and App for Android(TM). The Gmate SMART is a small, portable blood glucose meter that plugs into the headphone jack of a smartphone and provides fast and accurate blood glucose test results.

The Solution to Terrorism

KAMUELA, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To have a long-term solution for terrorism we need to understand the way that terrorism has become a part of our consciousness in everyday life, says Eric Bonnici. We also need to understand why terrorists kill and share it through social media to inflame terror in us. Although it is important to look for short-term solutions to create safety from the immediate threats of terrorism, they are not a long-term solution to terrorism itself. We cannot fight terrorism with behaviors that are propelled by our own fear.

Georgia-based author and educational consultant, Mychal Wynn, focuses on expanding college access for lower income and first generation students

ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia-based author and educational consultant, Mychal Wynn, is working to expand college access for lower income and first generation students. Wynn notes, 'As students nationally apply to college over the coming months, students who will be the first in their family to attend college and those from low-income families, will be particularly at risk of making the wrong college choice.'

Venice HVAC Company Mahle Cool Air Sponsors Sarasota Chalk Fest Artist Craig Thomas

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island.