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National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Launches 10-Day Voter Education and Mobilization Countdown

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to increase Black voter turnout for the Nov. 4 election, this past Saturday the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) kicked-off an aggressive 10-day voter mobilization countdown to close out its #Vote4Justice Campaign focused on motivating Black women and youth voters to seize the voting power they have to impact the outcome of the 2014 Midterm Elections and effect issues they care about in their local communities.

Sustaining Local Expertise, Responding to Global Health Threats – One third of the world is infected with Tuberculosis

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ebola is dominating the news headlines, bringing public health into the spotlight. Tragically, thousands have died. In the U.S., public health departments everywhere are quickly learning about Ebola and taking measures to prevent an epidemic here; but they are not starting from scratch, says the California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA).

EaseUS Updates Coolphone 1.1 for Android – A Free App That Heavy Phone Users Must Not Miss

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Coolphone is designed for android mobile device users to fix phone overheating problems and save battery power. Based on its effective phone cooling function and clean UI design, Coolphone received 'a hit' response from the android market after its release in late September, 2014. Moreover, the 'Smart Controller' function for ultimate battery saving - a feature Coolphone first innovated - garnered great popularity for this free android app, especially in the U.S., Germany and Taiwan.

Takata Exploding Airbags Prompts Weitz & Luxenberg to Begin Readying Class-Action Lawsuit

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reports of at least four deaths and nearly 150 injuries from exploding airbags that hurl jagged, razor-sharp pieces of shrapnel at drivers and passengers spurred leading national law firm Weitz & Luxenberg to today announce it is preparing for a class action suit against airbag manufacturer Takata Corp.

Is Your Long-Term Care Exposure a Broader Danger Than Ebola or Terrorism?

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Americans concerned about terrorism and Ebola should be aware of a much more likely, though less scary, development: one day needing long-term care. 'The risk is great and too many ignore it,' says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning.
Christmas Spectacular

Art of quilting plus artistic talents of various Orlando designers featured at 2014 Stetson Mansion ‘Christmas Spectacular!’

DELAND, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Quilt Shop of DeLand and the Quilting Guild of the Villages will be partnering with the 1886 Stetson Mansion for a unique holiday quilting event Nov. 15 thru Jan. 15, 2015. The combination of quilting with the artistic talents of various Orlando designers at the annual Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular!' will be a must see during the holiday season.

Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters: Great new style resumes can be 10 to 20 times more effective

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Great new style resumes can be 10 to 20 times more effective, says Robert Gerberg, creator of the TAPIT Worldwide System and author of 'The Professional Job Changing System,' and dozens of other books on job hunting. Gerberg has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+, with his 'Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters - 2015 Edition.'

EaseUS Todo Backup 7.5 Supports Exchange Server 2013 Backup and Restore Mount-unmount Feature

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Todo Backup, one of the backup software brand leaders, announces the release of EaseUS Todo Backup 7.5. During the last 10 years, the professional yet simple-to-operate backup and recovery software has helped many users to backup the crucial data. The release newly adds Exchange Server 2013 backup technologies for Advanced server and Technician version, recovers mount/unmount feature, improves the performance of browsing files and supports Portuguese and Polish.

New start-up AdaptRM launches its beta release, with new features and big plans for the future

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Prototypes, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the AdaptRM Time Tracking and Invoicing beta service. Already supporting unlimited numbers of devices, this release incorporates a new invoicing ability. This option not only allows the user to track time to their various projects, but also creates professional invoices for direct transmission to clients via their preferred method.

Dimensions OH & S announces published study results indicating influence of workplace climate on employee well-being, health behaviors

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dimensions in OH and S, Inc. announces that co-researchers Dr. Karen Mastroianni and Dr. Julia Storberg-Walker published new research findings, in the Taylor and Francis Journal, Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. The qualitative study, 'Do Work Relationships Matter? Characteristics of Workplace Interactions That Enhance or Detract From Employee Perceptions of Well-Being and Health Behaviors,' explored the influence of workplace climate on well-being and health behaviors.

The Compliance Group Taps Mortgage Quality Control, Operations Expert Jeremy Burcham as Chief Strategy Officer

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG) announced it has hired Jeremy Burcham as Chief Strategy Officer. Bringing nearly 14 years of quality control and operations experience, Burcham will be responsible for formulating, facilitating and communicating TCG's plans for the future. Burcham will also be working closely on product development and serving as a subject matter expert for sales and new technology initiatives.

Rock Bottom Golf and John Daly Tee Off New Endorsement Deal

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TGIB Marketing, Inc., parent company to Rock Bottom Golf, just announced a new endorsement deal with pro golfer, John Daly. This is the company's first big endorsement deal and they are very excited about where it will go.

The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating: Interviewing isn’t simply a matter of answering questions any more

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Unfortunately, most professionals and executives don't really have a lot of experience at competitive interviewing, says author Robert James Gerberg. In fact, when they're invited back for a second interview, chances are that five to seven other good candidates will be under consideration. The e-book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating - 2015 Edition,' by Mr. Gerberg offers a simple and straightforward system for making sure you are continually at your best in this critical situation.

Energy Optimizers, USA, ranks in Top 500 of INC. Magazine’s list of 5,000 fastest growing companies

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, has earned a coveted place on INC. Magazine's list of the Top 500 of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. The Tipp City-based energy management firm ranked at 484 based on its astounding 979 percent growth rate over a three-year period.

ImmersiON-VRelia to unveil immersive space experience at NASA’s 75th Anniversary Open House

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ImmersiON-VRelia, the premier innovator in the HMD Virtual Reality sector, announced today that it will exhibit at NASA's 75th Anniversary Open House. The event, set for October 18 at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California, is expected to draw approximately 120,000 attendees.

Atlanta-Based Valiant Horizon Announces Debut Full-Length Album on the Label from German Electronica Producer Marian

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant Horizon is excited to announce the release of 'On The Move' - which is the first full-length album on Valiant Horizon by German electronica producer Marian. As evidenced by a number EDM recordings already produced, Marian is set to take off in today's quickly expanding electronica and dance music market. Inspired by multiple musical genres, he fits nicely in a number of spaces with his music including progressive house and minimal techno.

Central Iowa Tech Startup Promises to Revolutionize Fitness Industry

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Central Iowa technology start up, Xstreaming Fitness has developed a software solution that will revolutionize the fitness club and personal fitness industry. By offering online access to custom, live and recorded fitness and training video, the Xstreaming Fitness program hopes to help Fitness Clubs broaden their services, expand their marketplace as well as reduce member turnover as well as increase satisfaction and engagement.

Novel Protein May Hold Promise for Enhancing Artificial Tear Formulations

PLYMOUTH, Minn., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SilkTears, LLC, a privately held, research-based and product-driven biotechnology company, announced today that advances in protein-based excipient technology may allow for the development of artificial tear products that will more closely represent certain characteristics of the natural makeup of the tear film, and may help the significant population of patients suffering from dry eye syndrome.

Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters – Traditional Resumes No Longer Work But New Styles Do

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With record numbers of resumes in circulation, Robert Gerberg, creator of the TAPIT Worldwide System and author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting, has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+ in 'Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters - 2015 Edition.'

Laguna College of Art and Design Partners with Project Gado to Bring the Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers to Getty...

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), the West Coast's top fine art college, announced with Project Gado that 1,000 pages of material from The Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers are now available on Getty Images. California Watercolorist Rex Brandt kept sketchbooks, photographs and archival materials that can now be viewed on the Getty Images website.