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

Depth promotes Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president roles

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies within the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, announced the promotions of Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president.

Mortgage Machine Services Enhances Digital Mortgage LOS with Addition of AI-Powered Document Management System

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, today announced the addition of Click n' File, an innovative document management system, to its namesake, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine™. The system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to automate document management tasks like sorting, stacking, classification and indexing, eliminating monotonous manual data entry and improving overall operational efficiency.

Modern Foot & Ankle Welcomes New Podiatrist in Lake Mary, Casselberry

LAKE MARY, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Modern Foot & Ankle, Florida's leading provider of podiatric care, proudly welcomes foot and ankle surgeon Kristina Sikar, DPM, to the team. Dr. Sikar received extensive training during her surgical residency at Harvard Medical School and while in private practice in Palm Beach.

Master Sommelier Writes Definitive Wine-Tasting Guide for Professionals and Novices

RIO RANCHO, N.M., Oct. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser has released an updated version of "Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine" (ISBN: 978-1955750479). The book is a valuable resource for professional tasters, as well as an outstanding guide for the casual enthusiast who wants to learn more about how to appreciate a glass of wine.

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Halcyon

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") has made its latest investment in Halcyon. Halcyon's suite of services provides financial institutions with a 360-degree financial relationship with its customers by affordably expanding their offerings to include investment advisory, IRS transcripts and tax preparation services.

On World Mental Health Day Meet a Texas Hero Who is Helping Protect Victims of Psychiatry

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Psychiatry is a system that all too often works on the weakest, most vulnerable people," says Lee Spiller, Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas. "It is a bullying system, and I just don't like bullies." Spiller is featured October 10 on the Scientology Network's World Mental Health Day marathon television event in an episode of Voices for Humanity.

Sports marketing guru turns mystery writer for old guys

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marketing guru, Jon Spoelstra, has always had a penchant for pushing the outrageous. He wrote "Marketing Outrageously," a Wall Street Journal bestseller, and now he's at it again. This time he's written a series of mystery novels for what he calls "old guys" in the "Old Guys Murder Mystery Series." This fifth novel in the series, "Who is Killing all the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?" (ASIN: B0C5S1ZP9M) is scheduled to publish on November 7, 2023.

Announcing the Launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Benign, in partnership with sponsors and partners including the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI), is excited to announce the launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC): an online hub for everyone in the green chemistry community to share, connect, learn, and grow together.

Tom Watson and his Kansas City-based Watson Links program announce national expansion with First Tee – Greater Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eight time Major Champion, Tom Watson and his Watson Links™ program, which was inspired to pave the road for the next generation of lifetime golfers, is expanding beyond its Kansas City base for the first time. Partnering with First Tee - Greater Sacramento, the program will offer free tee times to junior golfers who are connected with mentors on courses in the Sacramento area.

Monica Buchanan Shares Her Personal Journey in New Book, ‘Outsider: Making Sense of My Journey as a Survivor’

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and psychologist Monica Buchanan unveils her memoir, "Outsider: Making Sense of My Journey as a Survivor," (IBSN: 978-0228891673; September, 2023) which offers readers an introspective look at her life experiences and her path to overcoming adversity. The book, published by Tellwell, is scheduled to be available on Amazon and other online book retailers.

NotaryCam approved to provide RON services for Delaware notaries

DOVER, Del. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneer in providing remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today the State of Delaware Notary Department has approved the company to provide remote online notarization (RON) services to notaries public registered in the state.

ACES Quality Management Announces Preliminary Speaker Lineup for ACES ENGAGE 2024

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 - 21, 2024.

Renowned pianist and conductor, Boris Cepeda, relocates to Atlanta and unveils European Piano Academy

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Boris Cepeda, an accomplished pianist and conductor, will now call Atlanta home. It's a groundbreaking move made possible through a "genius" visa designated for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This move marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

FMTC Safety Accelerates US Market Expansion with M&A Safety Services becoming part of the family

HOUMA, La., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FMTC Safety, a leading provider of comprehensive safety training solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of M&A Safety Services, a respected safety training company with two training locations in Louisiana: Lafayette and Houma. The acquisition enhances FMTC's course capability in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors and solidifies its position as the largest player in the USA safety training market.

Move For Hunger Teams Up with Kroger, the Detroit Pistons, WK Kellogg Co, and more to Topple 15,000 Cereal Boxes like...

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, will attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger on October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The Topple Hunger event aims to shatter the current record of 6,391 cereal boxes by more than double - toppling 15,000 boxes at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.

High Rates and Low Supply Drag Down Mortgage Volume in MCT October Indices Report

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, reported today a significant dip of 13.29% in mortgage lock volume over the prior month.

FormFree partners with original ‘Shark’ and iconic entrepreneur Kevin Harrington to launch Passport portable financial ID

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® has partnered with serial entrepreneur Kevin Harrington of "Shark Tank" fame to promote Passport®, a free service that makes it easy for consumers to quantify their borrowing power and share their verified assets, employment, annual and residual income and rent payment history with their preferred lender in just minutes from any web-enabled device.

Gains and Challenges Seen in New Study of U.S. Postdoc Programs

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new report released today from the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) published in partnership with Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, highlights both progress over the last decade in institutional support for postdoctoral fellows ("postdocs") as well as significant areas requiring attention. The report, 'Pressing Forward in Supporting Postdocs: 2023 National Postdoctoral Association Institutional Policy Report,' makes specific recommendations to institutions hosting the nation's 72,000 postdocs.

Modern Foot & Ankle Celebrates Grand Reopening of Clinic, Welcomes New Podiatrist

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following extensive renovations, Central Florida podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle is set to reopen its Orlando clinic next week-and with a new podiatrist to boot.

Tellwell Publishing Announces Indigenous Voices Grant in Honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

VICTORIA, B.C., Canada, Sept. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tellwell Publishing is launching a new program called the Indigenous Voices Grant, earmarking $10,000 in in-kind book publishing services to amplify the voices of Indigenous Canadians. The grant aligns with Tellwell's commitment to cultivating a vibrant culture through the telling of powerful stories.