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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A Louisiana jury has awarded $9 billion to a New York man who developed bladder cancer after taking Actos, Weitz and Luxenberg announced today. The verdict, issued Monday night, orders Takeda Pharmaceuticals to pay $6 billion in punitive damages, and Eli Lilly to pay $3 billion.

TIPP CITY, Ohio, April 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The doors at twelve3south Studio are always open to artists who are looking to make some music, even if they stop in at a moment's notice. The Tipp City, Ohio music studio, which is owned by producer and performer Donnie Reis, hosted The Filharmonic, of NBC's 'The Sing Off' Season 4 earlier this month when the up-and-coming a cappella group stopped in to lay down a few tracks for an upcoming EP.

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, N.Y., April 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After April 8, it's going to be a tough time for most Windows XP users as the operating system will henceforth no longer receive security patches, application updates or any kind of support from Microsoft. KiwiGeeker, the developer of the creative multi-device music transfer freeware KiwiG PhonTunes, encourages Windows XP users to back up their important music files very soon, to avoid potential file loss.

PORTLAND, Ore., April 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and therapies, received FDA approval of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5 percent and 10 percent, to dilate the pupil on March 21, 2013.

KINGMAN, Ariz., April 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mohave Community College has selected Regent Education's verification solution, Regent Review, to automate and streamline the entire student verification process. Mohave selected Regent Review after a request for proposal process that focused on reducing processing times, compliance control and efficiency to reduce administrative costs.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., April 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're old enough to earn a living, parent a child, or think about maximizing your assets, then it may be time to consider the choices you need to make right now to protect your net worth in the future. That's why Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, will sponsor 'Estate Planning and Long Term Care Planning 101: Foundations for Informed Choices,' a free seminar, on Tuesday, April 15, at 12:30 p.m.

SOUTHGATE, Mich., April 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southgate Surgery Center in Southgate, Michigan is now offering patients the FDA-approved LENSAR(TM) Laser System, a new femtosecond laser technology designed to remove cataracts and restore vision more safely and accurately than traditional cataract surgery.

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vapshot(TM) is a refreshing new way to enjoy mix drinks, cocktails or shots. Vapshot is served in specially designed containers, which are pressurized and premixed with various spirits. The Vapshot machine is capable of injecting a fine mist of spirits into the serving container under pressure.

CANTON, Ohio, April 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OGi Architectural Metal Solutions, an Ohio Gratings Company, has introduced the new Architectural Catalog featuring the newest and latest architectural solutions for screening, fencing, railing and shading requirements.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The BIA Southern California Remodelers Council (SCRC) and staff has added additional courses this year due to overwhelming demand. These courses are designed to meet the new criteria that is set to take place in the remodeling and building industry.

CULVER CITY, Calif., April 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DAX, the leading provider of production workflow applications, together with Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), is introducing DAX|Mobile with iDailies, a subscription service exclusively for Apple's iPhone. The new iPhone app joins the iPad app in the iTunes App Store as an innovative collaboration workflow tool for professional TV/movie production, post-production, marketing and creative executives who require working 24/7 access to in-progress content.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The event, organized by GP Dementia Services New York, Inc., will happen in New York at the Kolping House located on 165 East 88th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue on the first floor. The research program intends to test the Dementia Diary, a psychoeducational support system, developed in 2008 in New York by Gianni Perilli, an Italian sociologist Ph.D.

DETROIT, Mich., April 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's sweet! Slingshot Candy Shooter released by U.S. Publications, Inc. is a free HD game for iPhones and iPads. Designed for people of all ages - play alone or play with family and friends. Multiple players can face off on Facebook or a single player can have a little fun and simply unwind.

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG) is now offering subservicer monitoring services for mortgage bankers and the mortgage lending servicing operations of community banks and credits unions.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An annual $10,000 award has been created by Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to be given to a third-year medical student with an interest in rural primary care.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loren Weisman, author of 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1608325788) and co-founder of Artists Bridge, a new music industry resource hub, will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books from April 12-13 at booth 934.

WESTMINSTER, Md., March 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for a new baseball season, Home Team Snacks announces a new addition to its snack roster lineup - Maryland Crab Seasoned Popcorn. Endorsed by professional baseball player, Manny Machado, this popcorn blend is sure to score on the big boards.

IRVINE, Calif., March 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alegria Fresh, in collaboration with Orange County Produce, LLC and Filtrexx Corporation, announced today the launch of the 'Farm of the Future' hydroponic and organic farming demonstration center at the Great Park in Irvine. The demonstration center, which features high-performance urban hydroponic vertical and organic farming methods, just completed a new organic food production farm using GardenSoxx(R).

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, N.Y., March 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KiwiGeeker, the pioneering data management solution provider and also the developer of the popular multi-device music transfer freeware KiwiG PhonTunes, today releases its brand new version 2.5.

CARLUKE, Lanarkshire, UK, March 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Property Dimensions Service Ltd have announced the launch of TripIndicator, a fantastic new website which puts all the information needed to plan a perfect holiday in one place. Included are a wealth of travel guides which cover a massive range of cities. These tourist city guides contain everything the traveller might need to know about each destination, particularly its top tourist attractions.