TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Independent author W Blair Doman releases a gripping historical fiction novel, "Pressed: Recruitment by Force" (ISBN: 978-0228815914), released by Tellwell Publishing. The book sheds light on the lives disrupted by England's practice of impressment - the forced recruitment of men and boys for naval service - during the 1700s and 1800s. This novel offers a poignant look at the human cost of war and the plight of those who endured it unwillingly.

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its November 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, highlighting a 25% decrease in month-over-month (MoM) lock volume as interest rates hit their highest levels since early July, creating headwinds for affordability. Purchase lock volume was down 21% MoM, while cash-out and rate-and-term refinance volumes fell 20% and 50%, respectively.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network will commemorate Human Rights Day, December 10, with a special marathon television event. Featuring the work of United for Human Rights, the day's programming will showcase the movement's global efforts in raising awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and protecting the rights of individuals.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC), a leading provider of teletherapy services for New York residents, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Path 2 Potential (P2P), a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This collaboration will create a seamless support system for families navigating the challenges of autism, combining expert teletherapy services with specialized ABA care.

CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Winter Wonderland is celebrating 31 years of bringing joy to the children of Clearwater. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how this annual magical phenomenon materializes. Watch Meet a Scientologist-Pam Ryan-Anderson on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary "Piano to Zanskar." DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural user conference, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025. Legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk will headline the event. The conference will also feature sessions led by Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Business Development Michael Fratantoni, Ph.D., MBA Associate Vice President of Secondary and Capital Markets Sasha Hewlett, AMP, HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler, and representatives from Microsoft.

MESA, Ariz., Dec. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced the honorees of this year's Synergy Achievement Awards program. The annual awards program celebrates partner districts that use the Synergy platform beyond "out-of-the-box" applications, customizing their Synergy solution to positively impact student learning, improve a process, or solve a problem.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson's President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of older adults by supporting its residents' ambitions and facilitating their continued impact on the world, including two remarkable women residents.

ALBUQUERQUE and SANTA FE, N.M., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American West Water Advisors, LLC and process patent inventor, Marvin Nash announced that they have joined together to create "fit for purpose" to reuse brackish, by product, industrial and other waste waters for beneficial use that is both safe and affordable.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is excited to unveil a series of powerful enhancements to its platform. These updates solidify its leadership in the digital notarization industry by optimizing workflow efficiency, increasing transparency, and enhancing user control.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dozens of protesters from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology, marched through Seattle, demanding an end to the widespread drugging of children in Washington state. They cited the dangers posed by psychotropic drugs, many of which carry black-box warnings due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The bright yellow tents of the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles had something special at their weekly food drive on the Saturday before Thanksgiving: 300 turkeys for local families.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many users are looking for a free PDF editor alternative to Adobe. This is because the sheer number of features Adobe Acrobat holds can overwhelm anyone. Not to mention, it comes with a learning curve and its subscription model is costly if you edit infrequently, says Tenorshare. Curious about the best free PDF editor alternative to Acrobat - one that's easier to use and offers a better experience?

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw, a world-renowned brand specializing in providing high-quality digital creation tools, is pleased to announce a major upgrade to HitPaw Online Video Enhancer: the launch of the new low-light enhancement model. This innovative technology is designed to help users easily improve the image quality of nighttime videos.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $49,247 at its recent online silent auction, with lively bidding from hundreds of participants around the United States. Proceeds from the auction help provide scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities demonstrating financial need.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TAG CXO is excited to announce Lisa Schaffner, PhD, as the newest member of our fractional advisory team. Dr. Schaffner is an execution-oriented visionary in her field and accelerates rapid and sustained returns by transforming data and analytics assets into actionable insights.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Moseley president of Unirealm Information Systems announced a warning to 17 North Carolina counties that they must perform a special audit check because statistical anomalies indicate that presidential electronic ballots with no corresponding physical ballot may have been tabulated.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Life Communities invites compassionate donors to support their Foundation's Chaplaincy Fund, a critical program ensuring spiritual care and emotional support for seniors across four vibrant communities. A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care to people from all denominations.

BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) announced that $50,000 in college scholarship money will be awarded to graduating high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Awards will include one $10,000 scholarship and six $5,000 scholarships, plus runner-up prizes.