Monthly Archives: March 2015

Oak Hills Local Schools expects to save at least $373,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Hills Local Schools partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to launch an ambitious $4 million energy conservation project, expected to generate at least $373,835 in savings annually. The savings will be recognized in the district's general fund on utility and related maintenance costs, assuming usage consumption and utility rates remain at current levels. (Press Release)

New Non-Profit ShowMe50 Offers Tools to Level Playing Field at S&P 500 Corporations

ATLANTA, Ga., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aligned with international calls for gender equality, a new non-profit has been created to help U.S. employees at S and P 500 companies reach the goal of 50 percent women in senior leadership positions. ShowMe50(TM) provides pragmatic tools individuals can use to identify and challenge gender bias inside their companies. (Press Release)

Michigan-based Medical Care Alert Earns a 2014 Angie's List 'Super Service Award' for Third Year

NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third year in a row, Medical Care Alert has earned the coveted Angie's List Super Service Award, reflecting another exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review site in 2014. (Press Release)

Seattle Roofer Launches New Website, Enhanced Services

SEATTLE, Wash., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eco Roof Service, a locally owned business that features environmentally friendly materials and practices, launched a new, expanded website this week at www.ecoroofservice.com. (Press Release)

Miyelo Music Festival Announces Inaugural Event

TIPP CITY, Ohio, March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trebius Promotions proudly announces the inaugural Miyelo Music Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of twenty national and local artists performing eleven hours of music across three stages. The festival takes place Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Historic Downtown Tipp City on Main Street. (Press Release)

New book by Margaret Galabe is unforgettable story of the human spirit triumphing over poverty, hopelessness and despair

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Margaret Galabe, author, award-winning humanitarian, philanthropist, and founder of Student International Development Engagement (SIDE), a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience, contribute to development issues, shares her experiences as a member of the team that brought this pilot project to fruition in this meaningful, heartfelt, and insightful, illustrated book.

New Fine Dining Club in NYC Gathers the Over-40 Crowd, Offers $1 First-year Membership for a Limited Period

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate its launch, Fine Diners Over 40(TM) is waiving its annual membership fee. Fine Diners Over 40 is about food as art, as cultural adventure, as scientific experiment, and best of all-food as an opportunity to take pleasure in the company of others. (Press Release)

Regent Education and N2N Partner to Streamline the Data Integration Process for Schools Implementing Regent 8

FREDERICK, Md., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regent Education today announced a strategic partnership with N2N Services to streamline data integration processes and reduce the time needed to bring schools live on Regent's industry-leading financial aid management solution, Regent 8. The partnership will leverage N2N's integration cloud to create Student Information System (SIS) adapters that streamline the implementation process, enabling institutions to recognize the return on investment of Regent 8 in less time. (Press Release)

Oasis South Insurance Services acquired by Protector Holdings, expands footprint in San Diego County adding 8 new locations

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Protector Holdings, a joint venture of Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) and Dowling Capital Partners, today announced the acquisition of Oasis South Insurance Services. With 8 locations across California's San Diego County, Oasis South specializes in providing insurance services to Hispanic consumers.

Art-In-Relation announces musical 'Forever Plaid' swings into Long Beach for Limited Engagement

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Art-In-Relation, in conjunction with the Long Beach Scottish Rite, will present 'Forever Plaid' the musical, about a 1950's quartet of high-school chums who return from the afterlife for one final chance at musical glory. Show dates are April 24-26, May 3, May 9 and 10, 2015.

Pioneer Bank Data Breach Draws Weitz & Luxenberg Probe

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. today announced it is investigating claims from customers of Pioneer Bank who suffered - or fear they soon will suffer - economic harm from a data breach made possible by the Jan. 26 theft of one of the Troy, New York-based financial institution's laptop computers. (Press Release)

CivicConnect Project Audience is new cultural event management cloud-based application on Salesforce AppExchange

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International today announced it has launched CivicConnect(TM) Project Audience on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowering and enabling arts and cultural organizations and businesses operating in the public sector to connect and provide rich services and cultural experiences to citizens through a variety of digital channels.

Paris Perfumes Inc. to Release Caron Paris Fragrances in a New Deal with Bergdorf Goodman

MIAMI, Fla., March 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Miami-based perfume distributor, Paris Perfumes Inc. announces its new deal with luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman to sell six rare fragrances and one limited edition of the second most established perfume house in the world, Caron Paris. (Press Release)

Acquisition of EB-5 Regional Center announced by PDC Capital's CEO, Emilio N. Francisco

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and CEO of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, today announced the acquisition of ZGlobal Southern California EB-5 Investment Regional Center.

Weitz and Luxenberg Brings Class Action Against Lumber Liquidators Inc

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., on Wednesday filed a class action lawsuit seeking to make Lumber Liquidators, Inc., pay restitution to consumers who purchased from the home-improvements retailer certain brands of laminate flooring found to emit high levels of health-harming formaldehyde, the law firm announced. (Press Release)

RingBoost New Vanity Phone Numbers Provide Marketing 'Real Estate' for Small Businesses

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., March 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vanity phone numbers offer a unique and easy marketing opportunity for small businesses. Once you acquire a vanity, easy to remember phone number from RingBoost, it's yours, a unique asset. Like a piece of property, no one else can own it. (Press Release)

Weitz & Luxenberg Files Data Breach Lawsuit Against Premera Blue Cross

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg P.C. today filed a class action lawsuit against Seattle-based Premera Blue Cross on behalf of policy holders who lost sensitive private information as a result of a massive, sustained hacking of Premera's computer systems, the law firm announced. (Press Release)
Anthony Rendon

Calif. Assemblyman Rendon Proposes Initiative Reform to Counter Anti-Gay Ballot Measure

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) today instructed Legislative Counsel to draft a proposal to counter “The Sodomite Suppression Act,”...

United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Freddie Mac's Home Possible Mortgage Program

TROY, Mich., March 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced today the availability of Freddie Mac's new Home Possible(R) Mortgage program, which enables first-time home buyers and low- to moderate-income borrowers to achieve home ownership with only a three percent down payment. (Press Release)
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

FTC to better educate Calif. consumers and small businesses on impacts and prevention of data breaches

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In Washington, D.C. today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce,...
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

Calif. Bill to Create Parks and Open Space, Address Climate Change, Introduced by Senator Mendoza

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A groundbreaking bill to develop green space and recreational areas for underserved communities while helping the state achieve its...

Monnie McGaffigan joins 5 Bars as Senior VP Business Development

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars(TM) a leader in wireless technology solutions, announced the appointment of Monnie McGaffigan as Senior VP of Business Development. 5 Bars is a premier neutral host provider of indoor/outdoor distributed antenna systems, small cells and Wi-Fi(R) networks. The 5 Bars team designs, builds, operates and maintains wireless systems and has designed and developed over 500 wireless projects nationwide.

SensibleHerbs launches new online boutique delivering options for healthy consumers, including discount herbs and supplements

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California-based online retailer SensibleHerbs announced its launch at Natural Products Expo West fulfilling increased demand for discount herbs and supplements nation-wide. Starting with a fresh clean design and discount pricing up to 35 percent off SRP, SensibleHerbs.com is a positive entry into the natural products marketplace online.

Spodak Dental Group Increases Patient Convenience with New Secure Online Payments

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group is always looking for ways to provide patients with excellent care and service, and with the addition of a new feature on the website, it's even more convenient for patients to manage their dental payments. (Press Release)

John Waguespack's 'Channeling The Dionysian' presented at Rocha Art in San Francisco April 10 – May 15, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- John Waguespack, a San Francisco based artist, unveils a new chapter in his creative evolution in 'Channeling the Dionysian,' a solo exhibition at Rocha Art. In his first solo exhibition in over a year, Waguespack's work is inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's dramatic theory of the 'Dionysian' and 'Apollonian' modes of the human mind.

Universal Adult Tuberculosis Risk Assessment to help tackle Tuberculosis in California

OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With 2145 cases of active TB in 2014, California alone has 23 percent of the nation's TB cases. However, this represents only a small fraction of the estimated 2.5 million Californians infected with TB. The California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA) released a Universal Adult TB Risk Assessment today to support efforts to find those infected with TB.

Getting the Lowdown on Long-Term Care Insurance No Longer Laborious Thanks to Tech-Savvy Agents

KIRKLAND, Wash., March 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thinking about long-term care insurance but loathe to schedule a lengthy interview in your home? You may be laboring under an outmoded assumption, that reaching out to an expert is a big deal. That's no longer the case with a new breed of tech-savvy agents. So says ACSIA Partners, an industry leader, in a consumer alert issued today. (Press Release)

SunBug Solar Wins SunPower 2014 'Commercial Regional Dealer of the Year' Award

ARLINGTON, Mass., March 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SunBug Solar, an Arlington- and Somerville-based solar installer and SunPower Commercial Dealer, has received the SunPower 'Commercial Regional Dealer of the Year' award for its outstanding performance in 2014. (Press Release)

Author of the 'Sir Licksalot' Series, D.L. Carroll, Receives Prestigious 2015 Award from Family Review Center

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Family Review Center honors D.L. Carroll, author of the 'Sir Licksalot' children's book series, with the 2015 Star Award. The Star Award is to recognize outstanding companies and business owners. An interview with Carroll is published in the 2015 Awards Edition of the Family Review Center's Magazine.

Alternatives to Traditional Long Term Care Insurance offered by new firm, NAIA Inc.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y., March 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether they are too old, too ill, or find traditional long term care insurance problematic for another reason, more than 90 percent of people do not own a policy. 'Traditionally, long term care insurance was the only solution that financial advisors and insurance agents could offer people,' says Bill Jones, co-founder, President and CEO of The National Alliance of Insurance Agencies, Inc. (Press Release)

Hearing Professionals Hires Karl Klein, Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist

SIDNEY, Ohio, March 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hearing Professionals is proud to announce that Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist Karl Klein has joined the team. Klein has worked as a hearing aid specialist since 2011. He is trained to test hearing and treat hearing loss, fit and adjust hearing aids, as well as train patients to get the most benefit from hearing aids. (Press Release)

PDC Capital CEO, Emilio N. Francisco Announces Greater Scrutiny of its EB-5 Investors

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, LLC, in Calif., announces a company-wide effort to increase scrutiny of potential investors it recruits for EB-5-funded projects.

IDS Achieves Record Annual Mortgage Initial Disclosure Fulfillment in 2014

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced 2014 as a record year, generating the most initial disclosure docs in a single year in the company's history. In addition, IDS set a company record in January 2015 for the most amount of initial disclosures generated in a single month. Total initial disclosure volume for the company in 2014 increased 13.6 percent over 2013. (Press Release)

ReverseVision Inc. Named to HousingWire's HW TECH100 2015 for Top Mortgage Technology

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, announced it has been included in the 2015 edition of HousingWire's HW TECH100 list.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 18, 2015 including State Council on Developmental Disabilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, David Long, 49, of Tehachapi, has...
Gov Brown

Calif. Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mobilizing state resources to face another year of extreme dry conditions, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today joined...

OpenClose Again Selected by HousingWire as a Top 100 Most Innovative Technology Company

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it has been named to HousingWire magazine's second annual HWTECH 100(TM) list for 2015. HW TECH100 honors the 100 most innovative technology companies serving the U.S. mortgage finance and real estate industries. (Press Release)
Open Truth campaign

The Open Truth campaign and Bay Area Youth Confront Soda Industry in Fight Against Diabetes

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Open Truth campaign, a youth-focused effort to highlight the health impacts of sugary drinks and expose precision...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles)

Calif. Bill to Improve Probate Process, Cut Fees for Families, Passes Judiciary Committee – AB 139

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- To pass the contents of just about any asset — a bank account, a multi-million-dollar stock account, a car...
U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas

Calif. Congressman Cardenas Welcomes Luis Gutierrez to Valley to Protect Undocumented Workers March 21

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) will join U.S. Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Chicago), this Saturday, to help...

LinkedIn Evangelist Marc W. Halpert Releases 'Deep Dive Into LinkedIn'

FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marc W. Halpert, managing director of Connect2Collaborate and LinkedIn Evangelist, announces his newest seminar, 'Deep Dive Into LinkedIn,' is now available for purchase. Halpert said, 'Deep Dive into LinkedIn features 77 slides over about 90 minutes with dozens of pragmatic, tangible ideas to make your brand soar by showing you exactly how to use LinkedIn's latest 2015 enhancements.' (Press Release)

United Wholesale Mortgage Adds New ARM Product to its Exclusive Elite Program

TROY, Mich., March 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced today the release of Elite ARM, a new loan product that has been added to its Elite and Elite High Balance program. (Press Release)

Former Director to Consolidate Civil Lawsuits Filed Against American International Industries, Inc. and CEO Daniel Dror

HOUSTON, Texas, March 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scott Wolinsky, a former director of American International Industries, Inc. ('American'; OTCBB: AMIN / OTCQB: AMIN), and Maria T. Wolinsky, his wife, have agreed to the consolidation of their defamation and fraud claims that were pending in two separate civil lawsuits against American and its CEO, Daniel Dror, in the Harris County District Courts into the ongoing Houston arbitration proceeding announced by American on December 17, 2014. (Press Release)

Brokers Gaining Market Share Again: 2015 is the Beginning of Broker Resurgence

TROY, Mich., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that its president and CEO, Mat Ishbia, will be speaking on a webinar regarding brokers gaining market share in 2015. The webinar will be held March 18, 2015 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PDT (2 - 3 p.m. EDT). (Press Release)

EaseUS Todo Backup Version 8.2 Provides Advanced Backup Technology for Complete Data Security

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, the world leading software provider for data backup and disaster recovery solutions, today announces the release EaseUS Todo Backup 8.2, which offers most reliable and efficient data backup and recovery solution for home and business users. (Press Release)

Rays Roofing Supply to partner with M & M Home Remodeling to roof the Children's Hunger Fund building

HOMEWOOD, Ill., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There are times when the compassion for humanity should and often does triumph over the quest for retail profits to serve the greater good of society, says Rays Roofing Supply. The Children's Hunger Fund has delivered food and, ultimately, hope to children and families in need in the U.S. and around the world. (Press Release)

Texas-based Hormonal Health, Wellness and Aesthetic Centers Opens NEW LOCATION in Southlake

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Terri Suresh (RN, MSN, ACNP), Founder and President of the Hormonal Health, Wellness and Aesthetic Centers announces the grand opening of a new location in Southlake, Texas. Hormonal Health, Wellness and Aesthetics Center of Southlake will be observing an official grand opening on March 19, 2015. (Press Release)

Oakwood Management Company Selects Katz Marketing Solutions for Brand Marketing Strategy

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oakwood Management Company, one of Columbus' leading apartment community and commercial property management companies, announced the selection of Katz Marketing Solutions to provide brand marketing and strategic planning services. (Press Release)

Cabin Kings Partners with Jamaica Cottage Shop to Showcase Sugar Shack for NatGeo TV Show

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cabin Kings of the popular National Geographic reality TV program, 'Building Wild,' have joined forces with Jamaica Cottage Shop to build one of their 20 x 30 rough cut timber frame cabin kits - also known as the sugar shack. The show is expected to air on April 7. (Press Release)

CloudCMR, a Globally Accessible Platform from HeartIT Provides Access to De-Identified Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Images and Reports

DURHAM, N.C., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HeartIT has launched a brand new solution, CloudCMR, designed to promote worldwide sharing of de-identified cardiovascular magnetic resonance images for education, research, and quality control purposes. (Press Release)

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