Monthly Archives: December 2011

California Study Underscores Value of Mental Health Screening

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M3 congratulates David Grant PhD and his team at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research for their landmark November 2011 study outlining California's unmet Mental Health needs. Consistent with an earlier nationwide survey, this new study found that only half of Californians with mental illness receive treatment, while just one in four receives adequate treatment.

American College of Radiation Oncology Engages Revenue Cycle Inc. as its Official Billing/Coding Consultant

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Revenue Cycle Inc. has again been named the official billing/coding consultant to the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), according to Ron DiGiaimo, CEO of Revenue Cycle Inc.

Energy Optimizers, USA Responds to Energy Sector Growth

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the continued growth in Ohio's demand for energy savings solutions, Energy Optimizers, USA has brought on new talent with the hiring of Mr. Bob Hausmann and the promotion of Mrs. Belinda Kenley to Vice President of Business Development.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Toys for Tots

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 9, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation is proud to honor the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation as its December Charity of the Month. Toys for Tots distributes millions of gifts each Christmas to brighten the holidays of our nation's less fortunate children.

Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Sgt. 1st Class Clark A. Corley Jr.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. 1st Class Clark A. Corley Jr., who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

Calif. Senator Padilla and CHP Release Safe Holiday Anti-DUI Public Service Announcement

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Since its release several days ago, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) and the California Highway Patrol's Safe Holiday Driving-Anti-Drinking and Driving public service announcement has been very well received. (VIDEO)

Got Movers helps California residents plan a move statewide or nationwide

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Searching movers has never been easy for customers who wish to relocate but do not have any information about moving companies. However, thanks to GotMovers.com things have become quite easy as it offers the most professional, appropriate information about moving companies that are operating locally and nationally.

Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas Alumna Honored as White House Champion of Change for Encouraging Girls in STEM Fields

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 8, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas congratulates their alumna Bianca Bailey on her selection as a Champion of Change by the White House. Bianca is one of 12 recipients nationwide of the Champions of Change honor for being leaders in the effort to recruit and retain girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Merchant Cash Advances Expected to Increase in 2011 Holiday Season

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Dec. 8, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the expectation of small business loan financing to remain bleak into the upcoming holiday season, merchants and small business owners will be seeking out alternative means of working capital for the Christmas rush, expected to result in an increased demand for merchant cash advances from financing sources like BusinessCashAdvance.

Rare Silver Coin to Sell for $97,500

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Gold Bureau, a leading distributor of silver coins and silver bullion, today announced the availability of the 1895 Morgan Dollar Proof 65 Cameo Silver Coin, also known as the 'King of the Morgan Dollars.' With 880 minted and only 20 ever graded in proof 65 condition by NGC, this coin is very rare and unique for its class.

Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Brown today issued a Proclamation Declaring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Seventy years ago today, the Imperial Japanese Navy mounted a surprise attack on our nation’s fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 6, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments. First, Nancy Bargman, 50, of Long Beach, has been appointed deputy director of the community services division at the Department of Developmental Services.

Professionals Guild Sacramento New Year's Eve 2011 at Hilton Offers 2 Live Bands, DJ, 2 Free Drinks, and Champagne Toasts

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Professionals Guild (PGuild.com) announced today it is offering a New Year's Eve Party at the Hilton Hotel, Arden West. Couples are also welcome to attend. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the party starts at 8:30 p.m. Magician Richard Kowaleski keeps guests entertained with magic tricks early in the evening when doors first open.

RV Rentals Offer Best Value for Holiday Travelers says Allstar Coaches

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Airfares have been steadily on the rise and weary travelers are searching for alternative means of travel as holiday season approaches. Rob Tischler, CEO of Allstar Coaches said 'When considering the cost of airfare, hotels, and meals out, it's no wonder that people are turning to RV rentals. The savings are substantial, even when you incorporate fuel costs. A family of four can literally save thousands over traditional air-hotel itineraries.'

Third Round for Rock the Vote with Whiteflash’s Say Yes Facebook Contest

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Back by popular demand and with engagement season now in full swing, WhiteFlash, the leading online diamond retailer, has decided to host a third round of their own democratic election to crown the top Diamond Right Hand Ring in their collection. This election season, you can not only rock the vote, but you can also win free jewelry in the process - not a bad campaign promise. After all, the only thing better than buying a new piece of jewelry - is winning jewelry.

Santa Claus Arrives in Downtown Burbank, California Aboard the Holiday Toy Express

BURBANK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Join in one of Santa's most exhilarating arrivals with the Holiday Toy Express, a 450-ton train covered with giant glittering ornaments and more than 50,000 twinkling lights on Sunday, December 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Downtown Burbank Partnership.

Rental Prices Soaring as Home Values Stay Low

MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foreclosure Deals, a leading provider of foreclosure listings, news and information, has released new research on home prices and rent values across the nation. Drawn on data collected from regional and local real estate markets, the numbers demonstrate the relationship between the average cost of rent and the average cost of a home purchase in each state, which can help homebuyers choose the best markets in which to invest.

New Release! EaseUS Unveils MacCleaning 1.0 to Keep Your Mac Clean and Faster for Free

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of storage management, focusing on providing quality, innovative Mac(R) compatible software for better Mac system performance, today announces the availability of MacCleaning, a free and all-in-one menu bar utility to fast clean your Mac junk files, show disk space available, warn when the disk space is running low, and eject drives, etc.

Third Wave Business Systems Achieves SAP Accreditation for Active Quality Management

WAYNE, N.J., Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Wave Business Systems today announced it has received the certificate of a new global quality accreditation program by SAP AG (NYSE:SAP). The certificate was awarded by the SAP(R) Active Quality Management organization for Third Wave Business Systems' demonstration of clear quality standards and processes. Through collaborative interaction with SAP, Third Wave Business Systems, Gold Channel Partner helps ensure that a customer project is delivered to specification, on budget and on time.

Jingle Bells! Hurry to Snap up EaseUS’ Christmas Gifts and Win Amazon Gift Cards

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As jingle bells fill the air, Christmas 2011 is around the corner. Assorted presents overwhelm the city and EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, also brings great gifts to you. Before Jan 10th, 2012, all users are entitled to get products with a discount up to 60 percent, buy one and get two free, or get Amazon shopping cards through our bundle promotion.

Second Street Capital, Inc. to Provide Funding for Small Local Businesses, Real Estate and Export Trade Finance

VERO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Second Street Capital, Inc. (SSCI), a publicly traded company, that suffered through the housing and credit crises beginning in 2007, has recently begun the process of recapitalizing and will soon begin operating as a specialty finance company, providing working capital to small and medium size local businesses and entrepreneurs. SSCI is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale; however, Jack Rodgers, Maria Caldarone, and Laura Camisa all members of the management team will operate from a Vero Beach office.

Injunction Against Suprema Distributors and OEM Partners in Patent Infringement Lawsuit won by SecuGen

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a world leading provider of fingerprint sensor technology in Silicon Valley, announced that it has obtained a permanent injunction against Suprema distributors and OEM partners that are additional defendants in SecuGen's ongoing patent infringement lawsuit against Suprema.

Appygraph for iPhone is a New Application for Instantly Sharing Personalized Season’s Greetings e-Cards

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Swiss design company 'des p'tits bonheurs' announced today that its new application, Appygraph, is now available exclusively on Apple's online store. Appygraph(TM) allows users to choose, personalize, and send illustrated Season's Greetings ecards, all directly from their iPhone. The application is available worldwide in English, French, German, and Spanish.

United Wholesale Mortgage Rolls Out Jumbo Loan Product up to $2.5 Million

BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced today that it has a unique jumbo product with loan amounts up to $2.5 million and LTV's up to 80 percent. This product is exclusive and has extremely competitive low fixed rates in the mid 4s along with multiple ARM options if the borrowers choose.

Extreme Video Cameras Take a Dive This Christmas!

TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Take your own self-image underwater with the new rugged, waterproof handheld tripod, the Quik Pod(R) DSLR (www.quikpod.com/dslr.asp), and a GoPro, Contour or similar waterproof camera. From Fromm Works Inc., the all terrain Quik Pod DSLR extends to 53-inches and weighs only 9 ounces.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces 80th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 7, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown will join Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson to host the 80th Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday on the West Steps of the State Capitol.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown: An Open Letter to the People of California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following open letter to the people of California: When I became Governor again - 28 years after my last term ended in 1983 - California was facing a $26.6 billion budget deficit. It was the result of years of failing to match spending with tax revenues as budget gimmicks instead of honest budgeting became the norm.

Lake Forest based Professional Community Management of California, Inc. celebrates 40th year with 12 percent growth

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced that the company's 12 percent growth in units managed across Southern California and Southern Nevada, created 55 more jobs and promoted 28 employees, seven of whom now serve on the executive team.

Citizenship in a Sound Bite Era

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 6, 2011, global education non-profit World Savvy, the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College, and the Minnesota Humanities Center are sponsoring 'Citizenship in a Sound Bite Era,' a community forum among a range of individuals and organizations around Minnesota working to educate and engage young people for informed, responsible and sustained citizenship in the sound bite era.

Professionals Guild Bay Area New Year's Party 2011 – Event Sold Out Every Year for More than a Decade

SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Professionals Guild (PGuild.com) announced today it is hosting a Huge East Bay New Year's Eve Party for singles at the San Ramon Marriott Grand Pavilion. This is a beautiful, new venue with cathedral style windows, a huge dance floor, balloon decorations everywhere, multiple chandeliers, and special dream-like lighting. Couples are welcome to attend.

Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

Calif. Senator Kevin de Leon and Senator Ted Lieu Join Growing List of Legislators Supporting Tom Calderon for Assembly

MONTEBELLO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. State Senator Kevin de Leon and State Senator Ted Lieu joined the growing list of elected leaders supporting Tom Calderon for Assembly today. To date, Calderon has been endorsed by over two dozen State Legislators and local elected leaders.

Adopt an Olive Tree and Help to Alleviate World Hunger and Strengthen Communities

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the spirit of the holidays, Tre Olive is donating $5.00 for each olive tree adoption order it receives from December 1 through December 25 to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF). The donations will be used to support FTPF's work to plant fruit trees in low-income communities around the world.

ROC the Day with Children Awaiting Parents

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An epic one-day giving event, ROC the Day, will take place on December 8, 2011. ROC the Day will be the first of its kind in the greater Rochester area and all of New York State. On this day, thousands of community members can help support Children Awaiting Parents through 24 hours of online, unprecedented giving.
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

S.F. Mayor Lee Rolls Out Economic Strategy to Transform Central Market

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Thursday launched the Central Market Economic Strategy, the result of a 10-month public process that has resulted in a roadmap to stabilize, revitalize and transform Central Market.

San Diego Artist Mike Shirk Takes on Inclusion Body Myositis in New Music Video

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mike Shirk of San Diego, CA lives with a degenerative and deadly disease called IBM, 'inclusion body myositis.' There is no known treatment or cure. Rather than going quietly, Shirk has used his years productively to help and inspire others with physical disabilities. His website (lifedisabled.com) and blog are full of practical, self-help information for the disabled.

Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign ’3 in 4 Need More’ Gains Additional Support and New Board Members

KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In November the 3in4 Association added seven new members to its advisory board, and received increased support from two insurance carriers: John Hancock, an existing member of the organization, and Genworth, which provided sponsorship of a meaningful consumer study. 'We're gaining momentum,' says Mark Goldberg, Treasurer of the association that runs the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign.

Calif. Gov. Brown to Attend Pension Reform Hearing and CSAC Banquet

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will attend the Joint Public Employee Pension Committee Hearing today in Sacramento, which will focus on the Governor’s pension reform plan and will later attend the California State Association of Counties' (CSAC) annual banquet in San Francisco to swear in the association's new officers.

The 10th Annual Indulgence New Year’s Eve Bash Returns to The EMP

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SeattleBash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue it's long tradition of being held at the EMP museum in downtown Seattle. INDULGENCE, known as 'Seattle's largest and hottest New Year's Eve party,' has sold out every year for the last 9 years, primarily because of its unique proposition to partygoers: offering 5 parties in one.

Energy Optimizers, USA Recognized as ‘Rookie Business of the Year’

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On November 17th, 2011 Energy Optimizers, USA was acknowledged by the Dayton Business Journal as the Rookie Business of the Year at their annual Business of the Year Awards program.

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