April is Jazz Appreciation Month and In Touch Entertainment is adding three new programs – Vocal Mania, Boss Tenors, and Dangerous Rhythms – to its already successful series of performances held at a legendary New York jazz venue, Zinc.

Since its inception in 2017, Strings Attached jazz series, featuring four of New York City’s premier six-string jazz masters on a single stage – Jack Wilkins, Vic Juris, Joe Cohn, and Mark Whitfield – has been a regular feature at the Zinc. Piano Jazz and Trumpet Masters programs were also added to the Zinc’s line-up last year.

“Because of the critical acclaim of these concerts, we expanded the original, guitar-centric series to include other instruments like piano, saxophone, and trumpet, as well as vocals,” said In Touch’s CEO, Charles Carlini.

“Jazz Appreciation Month honors all the significant contributions this music genre has made around the world, so we decided to launch the new series to coincide with this celebration,” he said.

Debuting in April, Zinc will present Vocal Mania, Boss Tenors, and Dangerous Rhythms, which focuses on Latin jazz.

Vocal Mania, premiering on April 4, will feature singers Janis Siegel and Lauren Kinhan, accompanied by piano, bass, and drums as well as special guest vocalists.

Starting on April 5, bestselling author and Latin music lover T.J. English (Havana Nocturne, The Westies) will host “Dangerous Rhythms.” The performances will feature multi-Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria & Sexteto Ibiano on April 5, guitarist Jorge Chicoy on April 12, and on the 19th, Geraldo Contino Y Los Habaneros, named in 2015 by NPR/WNYC stations as the Best Band in Manhattan.

Saxophonist George Garzone will perform in the Boss Tenors series on April 11.

More April and spring lineups are listed here.

Also planned is a Percussion Masters series.

“The Strings Attached series has had an enthusiastic reception from our audiences, and we are sure that positive feedback will continue with the new Vocal Mania, Boss Tenors, and Dangerous Rhythms programs and the excellent artists we feature,” Carlini said.

He added that the choice of Zinc Bar, an iconic club located at 82 W 3rd St in Greenwich Village, was not coincidental. “I’ve had a long association with the Zinc jazz club since its inception in the early 90s. I felt it would be a great venue to launch and test many of these ideas that I’ve been incubating for some time. Plus, its present location was once a place called Club Cinderella, where Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk used to perform and attracted such celebrities as Mae West and Frank Sinatra.”

About In Touch Entertainment

NYC-based In Touch Entertainment is a worldwide entertainment organization that manages both established and up-and-coming recording artists, books talent into the world’s hottest venues, oversees music recording, and promotes and produces concerts and films.

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Charles Carlini
In Touch Entertainment
(212) 235-7015
http://intouchent.com

Release ID: 261743

CoreValue will host a session on technology trends in Cloud and Mobile with the support of our partner Coordinates BVBA at the Crowne Plaza in Antwerp, Belgium on April 13, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. CET.

Registration is open. The event is designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas on a range of topics relating to innovation in cloud and mobile technologies. The session will also cover proven best practices of nearshore software development outsourcing, as well as its advantages and drawbacks, and how to apply nearshore outsourcing solutions in order to integrate business partners, the enterprise, suppliers, applications and mobile devices.

In addition, CoreValue will showcase speakers and case studies dedicated to improving IT, insights and expertise gained from their software development initiatives. Attendees will have an opportunity for hands-on experience with cloud solutions as a business enhancement in a segment led by our Belgian Partners. The agenda also includes a presentation of successful Salesforce utilization, the world’s leading cloud CRM system, for sales, service and marketing by our French Partner .

The session will provide an opportunity for attendees to network with featured presenters.<br />

Register here

CoreValue Services is a US-based software and technology company with development offices in Eastern Europe. CoreValue delivers cloud and mobile solutions for the Pharmatech, Healthcare, and Financial industries to help businesses achieve greater agility.

Coordinates BVBA is an IT Business Consultancy in Belgium which specialises in Life Sciences and Healthcare.

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CoreValue Services
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Release ID: 261790

SOLANA BEACH, CA March 29, 2018 – To ease CRM user’s speed in planning face-to-face meetings that require an overnight stay, GreenRope has launched a new “Visit” tab on every Contact Record in its popular complete CRM system. Leveraging the smart trip technology of TripProximity, the “Visit” tab enables users to plan a visit with driving directions and smart search of hotels nearby.

“It’s smart to bring trip planning closer to the motivation for the trip. It’s a challenge I’ve faced many a time. I finish a call agreeing to meet at a client’s office – only to realize “where is the heck should I stay?” said Lars Helgeson, GreenRope CEO/Founder. “Partnering with TripProximity to integrate smart trip technology makes life easier for every business person hitting the road.”

The new GreenRope Contact Record “Visit” tab is context sensitive to that contact record. It auto-fills a search for hotels nearby, driving directions and more from the address in your contact record.

“Don’t have an address for the company? No problem, with our smart trip technology, you can search for the address right within the Visit tab. The tool lets you take care of important trip logistics right in your CRM work flow, and frees your mind to focus on the “deal” you are working on. GreenRope users can choose the properties that meet their proximity, brand, price and amenity preferences at over 980,000 hotel properties worldwide,” said Chicke Fitzgerald, CEO and Founder of Solutionz, the smart trip tech behind TripProximity. “GreenRope demonstrates its passion for their customers’ experience by implementing the TripProximity smart trip tool in their product.”

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About GreenRope
Since 2008, GreenRope’s mission has been to resolve the challenges of managing business operations by providing cloud-based integrated software that is effective, affordable, and user friendly. GreenRope streamlines key operations, including e-commerce and accounting, CRM, email marketing, mobile marketing, calendaring, websites, social media and more, into one easy-to-use platform. By using GreenRope, companies can reduce their marketing and CRM software expenses by an estimated 80%. GreenRope’s affordable pricing plans start as low as $149/month. Visit www.greenrope.com for more information.

About Solutionz
Since 1996, we’ve brought innovative thought to the challenges facing the travel and technology industries. Solutionz is the smart trip technology leader behind the TripProximity smart trip widget. TripProximity is a B2B widget that integrates online trip planning next to “the reason” motivating the trip. We help businesses, venues and events better serve visitors who need a hotel nearby and we enhance enterprise systems that are used regularly by potential travelers. TripProximity’s innovative distribution strategy and technology capabilities set it apart from the rest. More at www.solutionz.com and www.tripproximity.com

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Alessandra Ceresa
GreenRope

http://www.greenrope.com

Release ID: 261762

Growing B2B eCommerce, Content and Marketplace provider Broadleaf Commerce, will showcase again at the 2018 B2B Online conference after meeting and successfully transitioning five B2B commerce sites to Broadleaf from the 2017 conference. With more than 500 companies in attendance, with 60% composed of manufacturers and distributors, B2B Online is the ideal event for B2B brands and retailers to discuss the latest commerce trends. The exhibition will take place at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile on May 7 and May 9.

“We’re excited to be back to discuss digital commerce and marketplaces at B2B Online this year, including lessons learned from the five B2B Commerce sites we’ve transitioned to Broadleaf within the past year,” stated Brad Buhl, COO of Broadleaf Commerce. “We look forward to sharing ideas and strategies across the many stages of B2B digital transformation, including a proven go-to-market solution to support both top and bottom line growth.”

Located at booth 105, attendees are invited to view live demos of the latest B2B release of the platform and preview new website management features – including Configurable Products, Enhanced Promotions, and Customer Segment-Based Targeting.

On the first day of the event, Broadleaf COO Brad Buhl and B2B Technology Lead Elbert Bautista will present, “Lessons Learned Bringing B2B Commerce Online” during a private luncheon workshop. Throughout the workshop, Broadleaf Commerce will discuss previous experiences through case studies from industrial manufacturing, distribution, and retail B2B eCommerce implementations. Broadleaf COO Brad Buhl will also be a panelist during the lightning round panel discussion, “Marketplaces: What You Need To Know About Your Friend (Or Foe)” to share marketplace strategies.

Trusted by leading brands, including Premier Safety, O’Reilly Auto Parts, The Container Store, and ICON Health & Fitness, Broadleaf provides robust B2C, B2B, Multi-Site, Marketplace, API Commerce, and Multi-Tenant/SaaS Enablement platform solutions to support enterprise commerce. To meet with Broadleaf at B2B Online or to attend the private luncheon, please send a request to info@broadleafcommerce.com.

About Broadleaf Commerce, LLC
Broadleaf Commerce, an Inc. 5000 company, provides B2B and B2C eCommerce platform solutions to simplify the complexities of multi-channel commerce and digital experience management. As the market-leading choice for enterprise organizations requiring tailored, highly scalable commerce systems, Broadleaf is fully customizable and extensible. Trusted by Fortune 500 corporations, Broadleaf provides the framework for leading brands, including Pep Boys, The Container Store, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. For more information visit: www.broadleafcommerce.com.

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Broadleaf Commerce
800.282.7443
https://www.broadleafcommerce.com

Release ID: 261726

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Schenectady County Community College Foundation will welcome supporters and friends of the College to its signature event, the 27th Annual Food For Thought & All That Jazz, on Tuesday, April 3, on the SUNY SCCC campus. This spectacular evening, featuring the delicious cuisine and beautiful sounds of students and faculty in SUNY SCCC’s Culinary Arts and Music programs, is presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance. This year the SCCC Foundation is excited to have The Fabulous Beekman Boys (Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell) serving as Honorary Co-Chairs.

The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a welcome and a fabulous Jazz Concert featuring a performance by the student Jazz Ensemble. The Foundation will celebrate Dr. William Meckley, who is retiring from the College after 34 years of vision, artistry and leadership, as he conducts the Jazz Ensemble one last time. Then, guests will dine on mouth-watering cuisine, at gourmet food stations, prepared by students in the College’s School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism. A silent auction, student art exhibit and book signing with The Fabulous Beekman Boys will round out this celebratory evening.

Tickets for Food for Thought & All That Jazz are: Honorary Committee, $150 per person; Honorary Committee – Alumni, Faculty and Staff (current and retired), $100; Individual Reservation(s), $100; Alumni, Faculty and Staff (current and retired), $75.
For more information or to register, please visit www.sunysccc.edu/allthatjazz or call the Foundation at (518) 381-1322.

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:
One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, which is the nation’s largest comprehensive system of higher education, SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY SCCC) enrolls more than 6,200 students annually. Located in upstate New York, SUNY SCCC offers more than 55 degree, certificate and program options. The College opened its doors for classes in 1969 and continues to respond to local educational needs by providing affordable, comprehensive higher education and adult education opportunities. To learn more, visit sunysccc.edu.

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Jason Politi
Baker Publication Relations
518.426.4099
http://www.bakerpublicrelations.com

Release ID: 261721

VantagePoint, the artificial intelligence (AI) trading software that forecasts stock market trends up to three days in advance with up to 86% predictive accuracy, received an endorsement from renowned investor and entrepreneur Kevin Harrington, calling the software “incredible.”

“I’m quite adept at identifying opportunities that could really hit it out of the ball park,” Harrington said in his filmed endorsement. “I want to share my enthusiasm for a trading software program called VantagePoint which was the first commercially available fully trained AI-based market forecasting tool in the world.”

Harrington, the successful investor, widely known for his role as an original “shark” on the blockbuster TV show “Shark Tank”, says the stock market offers the potential to make enormous profits if traders can pick the right stocks to buy and sell — at just the right time. With two patents protecting its proprietary AI technologies applied to global market data, the VantagePoint Software has become recognized as the most effective analytic tool that serious traders and investors can use to make more informed and smarter trading decisions based on VantagePoint’s highly accurate market forecasting capabilities.

“AI is an extremely hot topic that’s already disrupting and reshaping entire industries through the use of AI’s machine learning, or artificial neural networks, modeled after the human brain and how it processes information,” Harrington said. “Neural networks can find hidden patterns and relationships in global market data and make highly accurate short-term price and trend forecasts based on those patterns. That’s really incredible if you think about it.”
Throughout Kevin’s famed business career, he has evaluated many trading software products, and finds VantagePoint’s AI capabilities to hold true, unique value above the rest.

“We’re proud to have Kevin Harrington’s endorsement of VantagePoint because he carefully scrutinizes businesses he associates himself with and protects the trust the public puts in him,” said Lane Mendelsohn, Vice President of VantagePoint Software’s parent company, Market Technologies, LLC. “Kevin’s reputation is on the line which is why he’s so selective about products that he endorses. His acknowledgement of VantagePoint’s value is the latest proof point of our company’s leadership position in the application of AI to stock market forecasting.”

First released in 1991, the software has nearly three decades of proven success forecasting market trends up to three days in advance with up to 86% predictive accuracy. Substantial investment in ongoing research and development of VantagePoint remains at the forefront of the company’s mission to foster financial freedom for its trading software customers in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Learn more about VantagePoint at http://kevinharrington.vantagepointsoftware.com, or by calling 800-732-5407.

About Market Technologies
Headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Fla., Market Technologies, developer of VantagePoint Software, has been a driving force in technical analysis trading software research and development since 1979. VantagePoint forecasts Stocks, Futures, Forex, and ETFs with proven forecasting accuracy of up to 86%. Using artificial intelligence, VantagePoint’s patented Neural Network processes predict changes in market trend direction up to three days in advance, enabling traders, even during highly volatile periods, to get into and out of trades at optimal times with considerable confidence in their trading decisions.

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Jen Aquilino
Communications Specialist
JenA@vantagepointsoftware.com

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VantagePoint

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Release ID: 261719

Chandler, AZ, March 27, 2018 – IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing & Technology Conference and Expo (IW M&T) announced today that Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International has added additional content to offer even greater value to their annual North American Conference. The Conference will be held in conjunction with the IW’s M&T Conference and Expo May 8-10, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

MESA International’s conference program additions provide a number of impactful, value-added educational opportunities for attendees delivered by the world’s foremost authorities on Smart Manufacturing in a non-commercial environment. Round-table discussions will occur during the four-hour pre-conference workshop on May 8th, entitled “Seeking Common Ground for Smart Manufacturing” led by industry experts Conrad Leiva and Julie Fraser detailing a recent industry peer survey conducted jointly with IndustryWeek. Each discussion topic dives into common ground and controversy among Smart Manufacturing initiatives, priorities, and tactics. More information on the pre-conference workshop programming can be found here.

The selection of Smart Manufacturing Track speakers offers focused educational topics in five-sessions and represents both ends of the journey, as well as the complexities of stages along the way. The Smart Manufacturing sessions highlight real stories, from a global manufacturer with 100+ plants just beginning their journey to companies already transforming into a digital enterprise. Check out the session speakers here.

With the addition of the complimentary Fix Event consults, both MESA and M&T attendees can maximize their experience and, in most instances, receive answers and practical guidance toward solving their challenging issues upon return to their facility. Located on the expo floor adjacent to the AR/VR Hub, MESA will post Smart Manufacturing domain and subject matter experts free of charge to attendees, to enable a more personalized meeting experience to all who attend the conference.

MESA’s Fix Event meetings are open to all conference attendees to briefly explore their most challenging manufacturing issues, available resources, possible solutions, and even next steps. Meetings are private, sales-free zones with MESA International leaders possessing focused expertise in subjects which affect global manufacturing and technology decision-makers today. The Fix Event runs concurrently with posted exhibit hall hours enabling attendees the flexibility to meet with subject matter experts (SMEs) and plan them around conference sessions during the three-days of the conference, so they don’t have to miss anything the conference has to offer. Conference attendees are invited take advantage of 20-minute one-to-ones with domain experts located at the tables marked with Fix Event signage. Additional Fix Event details can be found here.

“The conversations around Smart Manufacturing are taking place during this conference,” said Mike Yost, President of MESA International, “and with these value-added programming additions, MESA will provide greater access to industry’s foremost thought leaders and practitioners.” “These multiple touchpoints are intended to draw attendees into discussions of the important issues they face today and provide manufacturing executives and decision-makers with varying methods of knowledge sharing around program implementation, business intelligence, future-state vision planning, emerging technologies, and real-world use cases,” stated Yost.

Manufacturing leaders considering attendance at IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing & Technology Conference and Expo and MESA International, click here.

About IndustryWeek
IndustryWeek lives and breathes transformational manufacturing. Decision-makers and disruptors turn to IndustryWeek for the news, trends, strategies, and best practices that help companies leverage talent and technology to achieve revolutionary leadership practices, business models, production systems, and products. Visit www.industryweek.com and www.mfgtechshow.com for more information.

About Informa
IndustryWeek and IndustryWeek’s Manufacturing & Technology Conference and Expo are part of Informa, the international business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group. Informa serves commercial, professional and academic communities, helping them connect and learn, and creating and providing access to content and intelligence that helps people and businesses work smarter and make better decisions faster.

Informa has over 7,500 colleagues in more than 20 countries and a presence in all major geographies. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

About MESA
MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) International is a global, not-for-profit community of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers who are focused on improving Operations Management capabilities through the effective application of Information Technologies, IT-based solutions and best practices. To accomplish this, we:
• Enable members to connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to drive operations excellence.
• Collect, share, and publish best practices and guidance to drive greater productivity and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise.
• Educate the marketplace on manufacturing operations best practices through the MESA Global Education Program.
For more information about MESA, visit mesa.org and sign up for MESA’s eNews.

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Joanna Siddiqui
IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Conference and Expo
(212) 204-4217
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Release ID: 261696

Thank You, Father God, for Chamba and Maxx, a new book by Maris B. Spiers, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

This story is about love, devotion, and never-ending loyalty-two dogs, Chamba and Maxx, that came into their lives in two very different ways. Chamba was a loving, caring, placid Black Lab/German Shepherd mix whom, after suffering abuse at the hands of her former owners, found a way to free herself from her chains and run to their home, where she found love and acceptance. And Maxx was a Cockapoo she was determined to adopt. During a two-year geographical separation, they became best friends.

These two dogs brought unconditional love, laughter, and tears to their family. Their passion for adventure led to quirky exploits and escapades. In the end, the family’s love and devotion to Chamba and Maxx didn’t match the enduring loyalty they had for one another. Their love for each other literally spanned two worlds the last night Maxx was with them.

About the Author
Maris B. Spiers is a Christian Woman who has been married now for well over thirty-six years. She has a BS from the State University of New York, Institute of Technology. She is a highly decorated Veteran of the United States Army National Guard, which includes a tour of duty in Tikrit, Iraq. She has worked as the Executive Assistant to the President of an Airline Company followed by being appointed as the Executive Assistant to the Director of Quality Control after she returned from Iraq.

Thank You, Father God, for Chamba and Maxx is a 64-page paperback with a retail price of $20.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0959-5. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261698

Bernie or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt, a new book by @BernieOrBust with Patrick Walker, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Author @BernieOrBust and Patrick Walker started the Bernie or Bust movement of 2016. This book is an effort to tell the story of how they accomplished this feat and to correct the record of distortion created by the media about the movement. The authors include a manifesto for their movement going forward. They want readers to understand the need for revolution in the U.S. and to join the #leverage movement.

Bernie or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt provides a unique look at the initiation and operation of a grassroots political campaign that gives a remarkably nuts and bolts picture which will be of interest to other activists, to voters and to all those who want to better comprehend the provocative dynamics of the recent election.

About the Author
Author @BernieOrBust cut his teeth with political activism during the nuclear freeze movement of the 1980s. When the Citizens United v. FEC decision was handed down, he became involved in the movement to get an amendment passed by Congress to make it clear money is not speech and corporations should not have the rights of human beings. He served in 2014 as the statewide coordinator in New York for Move to Amend, and in 2016 he attended the press conference held in Albany to announce that the legislature had made NY the 17th state to call on Congress to pass such an amendment. Building the nationwide Bernie or Bust movement was a labor of love for him

Patrick Walker-a political revolutionary, activist, strategist and writer-is also co-founder of Revolt Against Plutocracy, the co-creator of the Bernie or Bust pledge and, most recently, a founding member of the Progressive or Bust movement. A veteran anti-fracking and Occupy activist, his writings have appeared in CounterPunch, Salon, Truthdig, OpEdNews and Nation of Change.

Bernie or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt is a 316-page paperback with a retail price of $21.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4885-3. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261697

African President’s Daughter, a new book by Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

African President’s Daughter is the incredible memoir of Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo, the daughter of a prominent African statesman. Dr. Obasanjo begins with her heart-wrenching account of enduring a childhood with a chauvinist father engrossed in self-advancement to the detriment of his wife and children. Readers will find the personal accounts of Dr. Obasanjo nearly being killed in an assassination attempt and facing harassment from the government officials because of her status as the female daughter of the president.

Dr. Obasanjo chronicles her path into her own political career, the many challenges of being a female politician in Nigeria, and the joys of overcoming obstacles. She gives readers her unique perspective on Africa and its developmental issues acquired through her life and education. The result is a memoir that is inspiring, entertaining, and educational.

About the Author
Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo teaches public health at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. In 2016 she was the Thomas Bahnson and Anne Basset Stanley Professor of Ethics and Integrity at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

From June 2007 to June 2011, Dr. Obasanjo was a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and one of only 8 women among 109 senators. Prior to that, she served as Commissioner for Health in her state of origin in Nigeria, Ogun State. She was an Advanced Leadership Fellow at Harvard University in 2012 and 2013.

Dr. Obasanjo studied veterinary medicine at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and graduated in 1988. She holds a master’s degree from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in epidemiology from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Her post-doc was at Wake Forest University, where she studied the effects of hormone replacement in post-menopausal women. She worked in clinical research for several years before returning to Nigeria in 2003.

Dr. Obasanjo is on the board of the US National Committee for UN Women and speaks around the world on women’s health, reproductive issues, and leadership.

African President’s Daughter is a 158-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-5355-0. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore www.bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.

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Jessica Stillwell
Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

Release ID: 261692