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NEWS: Beginning Oct. 1, 2015 all HIPAA Covered Entities must utilize ICD-10 Codes. Therapy Partner, the fastest growing practice management system for therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists has just launched automated technology that easily converts all patient diagnostic codes from the former DSM-4/ICD-9, to the new required ICD-10.

NEWS: On Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2015, best-selling author Vicky Moon will celebrate the release of her latest book, 'The Stylish Life - Equestrian' (ISBN: 978-3832732639) with a book signing at the prestigious Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by Blue Ribbon Events.

NEWS: Mid America Mortgage, Inc. owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced John Rhode has joined the company as an account executive in the wholesale and correspondent lending division. Rhode brings 24 years of wholesale lending experience to Mid America and will be focused on the metro-Chicago area and surrounding markets.

NEWS: UGLY by nature, a chemical-free and fluoride-free toothpaste, is getting attention from its reviewers. Doctor-formulated, it's made with fair trade organic coconut oil and contains only natural and organic ingredients that were chosen for optimal oral health; nothing artificial is added.

NEWS: Street artist Alec Monopoly is at Guy Hepner in NYC and he's bringing the streets with him. Who is Alec Monopoly? While his true identity remains a mystery, chances you've been to Los Angeles, New York, Miami or London, you've probably driven past the Monopoly artist's graffiti murals featuring widely-known, wealthy pop-culture figures from childhood, like the Monopoly Man, Richie Rich or Uncle Scrooge.

NEWS: 'Before I Die' walls, a new interactive art exhibit with installations cropping up around the world - including one now being planned by Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes the weekend of October 16 - is providing a much-needed opportunity to pause for reflection.

NEWS: Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) caused almost half a million infections among patients in the United States in a single year. A worldwide panel of experts, hosted by the C Diff Foundation, will gather at the 3rd Annual International Raising C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health Expo in Boston on November 9, to discuss vital information for healthcare professionals.

NEWS: The Usual Suspects, a progressive rock band with a bluesy soul, is making an appearance at the Sainte Rock in Hermosa Beach, Calif. on October 25, 2015. They will also be promoting their debut CD - 'Back to Zero.'

NEWS: The Central Texas Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth(R) (ACG), the global organization focused on driving middle-market growth, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Military Officers Association, TMOA, in an effort to actively expose the two organizations to each other's membership, foster integration, and promote joint programs.

NEWS: Bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published books, 'The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano' and 'The Contrary' (ISBN: 978-1612965628) to the Central Virginia area for a free multimedia book event tour of libraries and festivals, Oct. 13-19, 2015. Cline is a native 'Richmonder' from Virginia.

NEWS: TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise owned by Doug Baruchin is inviting the public to its grand opening / open house on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, beginning at noon at their franchise headquarters.

NEWS: Philadelphia-area attorney Mary Gaffney, of Weitz and Luxenberg, believes the conferring of honors on high-achieving women lawyers is good for their career prospects. However, she believes it is even better for individuals in need of legal assistance as it helps them make smarter choices about who should represent them in a court fight.

NEWS: The Blue Hill Troupe, the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, announces its 92nd season with 'A Little Night Music,' Nov. 13-21, 2015 at The Theatre at St. Jean's and Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Iolanthe, or the Peer and the Peri,' April 8-16, 2016 at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio.

NEWS: Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a medical professional liability insurer, has gained an 'A' rating from AM Best. AM Best is an issuer of financial strength ratings for insurers, reinsurers, captives and other risk-bearing entities.

NEWS: For families who have children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and/or Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), managing conflict in the home in a way that builds trust can be extremely challenging. In response, the Ranch for Kids, a therapeutic program bringing hope and healing to families facing FASD and RAD, announced today a weekend workshop to train parents in effective, compassionate de-escalation techniques.

NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRGI), Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering today announced they have joined forces to launch a strategic Smart City Alliance - a multi-company collaboration with the goal of designing and delivering a cloud-based, multifunction transportation solution that provides data and decision insights to metropolitan transportation managers, professionals and users.

NEWS: The annual Event Planner Expo, brought to you by EMRG Media, announced that Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder Gilt.com, and CEO GLAMSQUAD, will be its keynote speaker this year. This premier event planner event will take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

NEWS: EaseUS has launched new Partition Master 10.8 version, a professional hard disk space manager. Besides updates of fundamental and key features from its predecessors, significant breakthrough is achieved in this 10.8 edition on converting system disk from MBR to GPT disk. Likewise, improved user-friendly interface is pretty much trouble free for better user experience.

NEWS: Swipe left. Swipe right. Oh, no! I didn't mean to delete the photo album. Why Me? Thankfully, FonePaw has updated its Android Data Recovery to V1.2.0 with new features for supporting recovery of deleted photos, audio, videos and documents, bringing more performance and capabilities to Android users.

NEWS: MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that it hired Paul Yarbrough to manage new client on-boarding, its secondary marketing technology, and solution training.

NEWS: Tenorshare this week announced Windows Password Recovery Tool version 6.2.0.1, featuring full compatibility with Windows 10 operating system. The new version is more powerful and provides Windows 10 ISO image files in Advanced Recovery Wizard. Those who have purchased it before can get a free update as well.

NEWS: Restaurant Owner, an industry leading resource for budding and seasoned independent restaurateurs, recently published an industry survey on the hiring and staffing issues plaguing the foodservice industry today. More than 650 independent restaurant owners responded with the unique situations they are facing in hiring and retaining their staff.

NEWS: JAF Industries strikes again with a new marketing campaign for its Gold Strike Chili that is making people smile. So, what's so special about it? It starts with a group of characters called the Magical Mine Moppets(TM), which includes the beautiful Princess Penelope Patch, who resides in a salt palace in the heart of Chili Mountain. Curious yet?

NEWS: Dr. Irene Bih Wakam, a family physician practicing in Ventura, Calif., has been awarded the 2015 Global Health Excellence Award from Student International Development Engagement (SIDE), a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience and contribute to development issues

NEWS: Based on the hilarious book 'You Can't Make This Shit Up : Corporate America' by writer Sal Savello, the television series and comedy tour takes a satirical look at the antics and angst of climbing the ever elusive corporate ladder. Dallas-based creators are excited to announce the kick off the 'Corporate America Comedy Tour' promoting the TV Series starring actor David O'Hara.