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SANTA ANA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- In a groundbreaking move for the property management and inspection industry, DrBalcony (drbalcony.com) introduces its cutting-edge app, a pioneering digital platform designed to revolutionize the balcony inspection process. This innovative tool empowers homeowners, property managers, and Homeowner Associations (HOAs) with a streamlined, intuitive experience, eliminating inefficiencies and redefining how inspections are managed.

WESTPORT, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Saugatuck Rowing Club (SRC), a leading name in the rowing community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024 winter season, offering a variety of programs and specialized training designed to empower rowers of all ages and experience levels. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Saugatuck River, the club's winter season promises top-tier coaching, new indoor training options, and unique experiences for athletes looking to maintain peak fitness or begin their rowing journey.

CINCINNATI, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Chase Doors, a trusted name within the Senneca family of brands, is excited to unveil the ColdGuard GEN II Sliding Door, a groundbreaking solution for cold storage environments. As the newest addition to the Chase product lineup, the GEN II Slider redefines quality, durability, & customization for cooler & freezer applications, offering long-term performance tailored to diverse customer needs.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowerment and educational opportunity, has established the Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Fund at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, continuing her lifelong mission of breaking barriers and illuminating extraordinary legacies, the BHERC announced today.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Recently, the Tenorshare website has received a major upgrade that focuses on providing a better user experience. "The upgrade is all about making life easier for our users. Our website now features our newest innovative products to enable users to solve more challenging problems from their daily walk of life," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of innovative multimedia editing tools, is delivering the gift of creativity with its highly anticipated Christmas & New Year Sale. From Dec. 12, 2024 to Jan. 6, 2025, customers can enjoy up to 50% off on a wide range of HitPaw's top-rated products, including video converter, photo enhancer, and AI-powered video enhancer and voice changer.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Recently Tenorshare launched an AI Christmas Card Generator. "It's a new addition to the company's arsenal of innovative products. With our Christmas Card Creator, users can generate Christmas cards in just one click," says a Tenorshare spokesperson. So, what are the features of Tenorshare AI Card, its pricing plans, and how to use it to generate short Christmas card messages? Let's find out!

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The holiday season is here, and Pokémon GO Trainers have more reasons to celebrate! MocPOGO's awesome GPS location-changing tool has many superfly amazing discounts to help you make the most of in-game events. With this exclusive deals up to 85% OFF, you can catch rare Pokémon, join global events, and enjoy Pokémon GO like never before - all from the comfort of your home.

MELBOURNE, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- In his powerful new book, "The Red Horse of the Apocalypse: The Spirit of Violence, Revenge, and Conquest" (ISBN: 978-0228846253; Nov. 25, 2024), Simon Chop uncovers the tragic and violent power struggles that have plagued South Sudan, offering an eye-opening exploration of the world's youngest nation. Through a compelling narrative, Chop examines how the forces of violence, tribalism, and revenge have shaped South Sudan's history, from its long fight for independence to the catastrophic civil war that followed.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Translating text from images is essential for tasks like reading signs, menus, social media posts, or product reviews. However, not all AI image translators provide the same accuracy or language support. It's important to choose one that reliably recognizes and translates text in multiple languages, says Tenorshare.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has announced a 15.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The data, reflecting current market dynamics, is available in MCT's latest report, which offers in-depth analysis and insights for industry professionals and stakeholders.

MESA, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced that Northshore School District (NSD) has been selected as the recipient of the company's ninth annual Partner for Life Award. Edupoint Founder Bob Weathers, alongside Edupoint President Rob Wilson, presented the award to Allen Miedema, Executive Director of Technology at Northshore, on November 7 at the 2024 Synergy Connect Users Conference in Anaheim, California.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a leading software company, is excited to announce the new version of HitPaw VikPea (originally named HitPaw Video Enhancer)! HitPaw VikPea V4.0.0 comes with the launch of the AI Color module, which includes the popular SDR to HDR feature. This AI-driven tool improves the color range, brightness, contrast, and details, making videos more vibrant and realistic.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ProNotary, a pioneering force in the remote online notarization (RON) industry, today announced its expansion into Montana, Iowa, and Missouri. This milestone marks a significant step in ProNotary's mission to provide seamless and secure notarization solutions across the United States, enabling notaries and businesses in these states to connect with clients anywhere in the world.

NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of its 50th investor to its all-inclusive whole loan trading platform Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx™). This addition enhances the platform's ability to deliver unmatched market access and execution flexibility for clients selling mandatory, including all agency executions.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts 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 /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Be On The Move, a woman-owned home health physical therapy business in Boynton Beach, Florida, proudly announces the introduction of SoftWave Therapy, a researched and effective treatment designed to provide effective pain relief and accelerated healing.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Industrial SalesLeads released its November 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a significant uptick in activity. The firm, which monitors North American industrial capital project plans, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernizations, identified 151 new projects for the month.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /Massachusetts 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, N.M. /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor, all directly on the beach stage!

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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. /Massachusetts 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.

OCALA, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Casino Party Planners, Florida's premier provider of authentic casino-themed events, is thrilled to announce their upcoming partnership with Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center for a one-of-a-kind charity event, "Las Vegas Live." This special evening will take place on December 7, 2024 at Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala, Florida, offering guests the full Las Vegas experience while supporting an inspiring cause.

KOKOMO, Ind. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced that they continued to enjoy growth in the second and third quarters of 2024. Multiple financial professionals moved their affiliations from competitors to the CFD Companies during the last two quarters, bringing over an additional $300 million in assets under advisement (AUA) to the CFD Companies.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a leading multimedia software developer, is excited to announce the launch of HitPaw VoicePea V2.3.0, featuring the highly anticipated text-to-speech tool. This update allows users to generate high-quality, natural-sounding speech with simple text input, unlocking new possibilities for voice creation.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a move, as communities like Lutheran Home offer festive events and activities that help residents stay engaged, connected and surrounded by new friends.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- "My iPhone keeps showing the apple logo and turning off," many iPhone users have asked this question. "You don't have to find which iOS issue is causing 'iPhone keeps turning on and off' error or try to manually fix it. ReiBoot iOS repair software can automatically find and repair a wide range of iOS malfunctions in 3 clicks," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

LONDON, U.K. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- SureShotFX, a renown forex signals and tools provider , is excited to announce its exclusive Black Friday promotion. The highly anticipated Black Friday offers, which were originally slated for November 26 to November 30, 2024, have been unveiled early, giving traders a head start on incredible savings. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this early access is the perfect opportunity to level up your trading game and take advantage of unbeatable deals.

LONDON, U.K. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Telegram Signal Copier, the best signal copier in the trading industry, prepares for one of the biggest shopping days of the year. So, it has announced its Black Friday offers, initially set to run from November 26 to November 30, are now live, giving traders an exclusive early chance to take advantage of substantial savings. These offers are designed for traders of all levels who are looking to enhance their trading performance.

CERRITOS, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- This year families with children undergoing treatment at local children's hospitals can check one thing off their holiday to-do list, getting a Christmas tree, thanks to a local brand representative firm and its clients. EPIC trends and partners launched their 3rd annual holiday campaign, Bringing Christmas Home, by delivering 200 undecorated Christmas trees to its diverse group of clients in design around Southern California.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- UTR Sports, a global leader in tennis and pickleball player ratings and event management, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Stack Sports to incorporate TeamInn travel services. TeamInn, Stack Sports' dedicated travel service platform, will now provide travel accommodations for UTR Sports tournaments and events, simplifying travel planning for players, coaches, officials, and fans.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The annual Black Friday shopping spree is just around the corner. Nadula hair is launching its biggest discount of the whole year this Black Friday 2024, delivering exclusive wig deals and significant sitewide discounts. From November 20th to November 29th. How to choose the hair products with the biggest discounts? Nadula Hair recently released Black Friday discount information.

SHERIDAN, Wyo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Handy Recovery Advisor, a data recovery and management portal, surveyed 1,000 US everyday users about their data security awareness and backup routines. While the insights reveal positive tendencies, such as a 78% backup rate among users, it shows considerable gaps such as failure to differentiate between data backup and syncing, lack of data encryption on external drives, and irregularity in backup practices.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Lynn Gallant Blackburn's powerful new book, "For the Love of My Sister" (ISBN: 978-1779620699; Nov. 25, 2024), is now available through Tellwell Publishing.  Author Lynn Gallant Blackburn seeks to honor the memory of her sister Paula Gallant, who was tragically murdered through domestic violence in 2005.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter to streamline its mortgage lending operations and offer additional support for integrations.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Frodio, a Los Angeles-based luxury hair brand, has officially launched, offering an innovative collection of premium wigs and ponytail extensions. Designed to combine elegance, versatility, and comfort, Frodio sets a new standard in the hairpiece industry, empowering gen z women to express their individuality effortlessly.

DESTIN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- For the ninth consecutive year, AJ's on the Bayou is excited to invite everyone to its free Thanksgiving Day meal, served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beloved waterfront restaurant aims to surpass last year's turnout of nearly 1,000 meals, extending a warm invitation to all in the community.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Spodak Dental Group proudly sponsored another Halloween Candy Buyback event this year, where both local children and members of the armed forces benefited. The team collected more than 210 pounds of Halloween candy, which was donated to Soldiers' Angels in support of international and national heroes as part of the "Treats for Troops" initiative.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Many people still face situations where reliable or high-speed internet access isn't available (e.g., on the go, traveling, or in areas with poor connectivity). A good video downloader enables users to save content for offline viewing without worrying about buffering or connection interruptions. YT Saver is a powerful video downloading and converting program that can download HD videos from over 10,000 websites and convert them to MP4, MOV, MP3, and more.

BEACH HAVEN, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Amid numerous recent instances of wind-turbine failures in the U.S. and around the world, the New Jersey citizen's group Save LBI today called for an immediate and full public disclosure of all data related to the design, manufacture, maintenance, and failure rates for the components of the 200 wind turbines Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plans to erect off the coast of southern Long Beach Island (LBI), Brigantine, and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Pokémon GO's Wild Area in November and City Safari in December bring exciting challenges and rare Pokémon. MocPOGO, the ultimate location changer, ensures you're ready with exclusive discounts and features to explore, catch rare Pokémon, and complete research-all from home. Curious about how MocPOGO works? Let's have a look.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) today announced it ranked No. 418 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, an annual ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. MMI grew 260 % from 2020 through 2023.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands /Massachusetts Newswire: -- LearnWise AI, an AI-powered student assistant platform, secures €2 million in seed funding from Emerge. The investment will fuel global expansion, enabling universities to address increasing student support queries through ethical AI-driven solutions.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire: -- DermTech, a leader in cutting-edge skincare tools, announces its premium 0.5mm and 1.5mm microneedle derma rollers, designed for both men and women seeking effective solutions for hair and beard growth, wrinkle reduction, and scar treatment. With a focus on quality and safety, DermTech is redefining at-home skincare with its dermatologist-recommended products.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- With Niantic continuously updating its security, Pokémon GO users have a hard time using a Pokémon GO spoofer on iOS. Especially the occurrence of "Error 12" forces them to download a cracked version of a spoof location program for Pokémon, resulting in an account ban. "However, Tenorshare iAnyGo comes with a 0-ban foolproof solution against 'Error 12.' It features a Bluetooth hardware tech and a cooldown timer, both aiding in avoiding Pokémon GO account ban and tracking by Niantic," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- NY Mental Health Center, a new teletherapy practice offering exceptional mental health care to residents across New York State, is proud to announce its launch. Operating through a collaboration between NY Mental Health Center, the Managed Service Organization (MSO), and Epstein Psychology Services PLLC, the practice will deliver unparalleled access to care through a team of 10 highly experienced, PhD-level psychologists.

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software. ACES has altered the timing of this report to better reflect Fannie Mae's accelerated timeline for post-closing quality control reviews.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Tenorshare is proud to share that its brand visual system has won French Design Award, reflecting on its innovation and dedication to great user experiences. "The award reflects our team's effort to create functional and visually appealing products. As a highly adaptable smartphone solutions brand, Tenorshare has always aimed to provide a ground-breaking experience for users worldwide," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its October 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the North American industrial sector, identifying 170 new projects, including new plant constructions. The report shows a minor 1% dip in industrial project activity from September and a 6% year-to-date decline compared to 2023.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Bank of America has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic growth in Arizona's small business community by renewing its IMPACT AZ 2025 partnership with a $40,000 grant, bolstering the impact of the state's largest supplier diversity program. This significant investment has empowered participating businesses to secure $4.1 million in SBA funding, helping to build generational wealth and drive job creation across the state, stated Millionaire Mastermind Academy Inc.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has been honored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta's top employee benefits and compensation companies of 2024. This is the sixth consecutive year SBA has made the Chronicle's annual list, which highlights metro Atlanta's largest employers of benefits consultants. The accolade underscores SBA's steady growth and success in delivering expert consulting and benefits delivery services to public and private-sector employers across North America.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The renowned software solution innovator PDFgear today introduced the Android version of its free PDF editor. This anticipated and sought-after update is finally in place. With that release, PDFgear became the only free and AI-powered PDF editor that works on all mainstream platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- There are so many cool UTV accessories on the market and StarKnightMT's blowout Black Friday sale plans to showcase all it has to offer. This Black Friday event is scheduled to take place over two weeks; it starts Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 2, 2024. A variety of exciting add-ons for multiple top brands will be offered for 18 to 30 percent off retail sales prices.

KOWLOON, HONG KONG /Massachusetts Newswire: -- MagFone, a leading provider of software solutions for iOS and Android users, is excited to announce the release of MagFone Location Changer. This tool is designed to help users change their location on both iOS and Android devices without jailbreak or root. With this tool, users can open up new possibilities, whether for accessing location-specific content, navigating in a different area, or simply exploring virtual locations.