SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire/ — idsDoc, the flagship solution of mortgage document prep vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS, Inc.), has created significant savings for New England-based lender Mortgage Network, Inc., which reports added benefits from efficiency improvements and data integrity preservation since implementing the system.

According to Mortgage Network’s Director of Operations Christine Terranova, prior to IDS, Mortgage Network was entering data manually into three separate databases and using two separate systems to process loan data and ensure compliance. In addition, document customizations for certain loan products would take several days, if not weeks, to be completed.

“The IDS integration with our proprietary loan origination system has drastically improved the productivity of our staff,” Terranova explained. “Before, our closers could process four to five loans a day. Now, our closers are closing eight loans per day – and that includes initial reviews, HUD-1 reviews and all compliance checks. The integrated compliance features in idsDoc have also significantly reduced our costs because we’re not having to pay for a separate compliance check for each loan.”

“Furthermore, if we need custom docs, they’re ready in 24 hours,” Terranova added. “That kind of responsiveness is critical for maintaining our relationships with our portfolio lenders and allows us to remain flexible in the face of changing market conditions.”

“The integration between a lender’s line of business systems and its doc prep system has become a mission-critical aspect of maintaining compliance and efficiency in day-to-day mortgage lending operations,” said IDS Executive Vice President Mark Mackey. “Whether it’s a proprietary system or a vendor-provided offering, we at IDS see it as our job to ensure our system works seamlessly with our clients’ existing technology.”

About Mortgage Network, Inc.:

Mortgage Network, Inc. is a private mortgage banking company founded in 1988 by Robert McInnes and Albert Pare III who have co-managed the Company since its inception. Mortgage Network is one of the largest independent mortgage companies headquartered in New England. The Company’s unique combination of experience, product development, and commitment to providing great service has made Mortgage Network an industry leader. The Company has established over forty lending offices providing retail mortgage services. Mortgage Network can be found online at: http://www.mortgagenetwork.com/ .

About IDS, Inc.:

IDS, founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include closing documents, initial disclosures and fulfillment. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs. IDS backs the system with unsurpassed customer service, cutting-edge technology, compliance and document guarantees, and a solid compliance team. Lenders looking to move forward when it comes to doc prep can visit the IDS website at http://www.idsdoc.com/ or call 800.554.1872.

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SHENZHEN, China /California Newswire/ — Leawo Software, a world-class video and audio related software developing company, officially lowers the serial key cost of upgraded Leawo Windows 8 Blu-ray Player to the lowest price, now only $19.95 per copy; to help movie lovers better enjoy Blu-ray, DVD, video (up to 1080P FHD movie included) and songs on Windows 8 OS PCs.

Though the serial key is priced so low, Leawo promises to guarantee the high quality of its Blu-ray Player, with 100 percent secure purchase, timely upgrades and free after-sale tech support.

With the popularity of Blu-ray, watching Blu-ray movies on Windows 8 PCs is no doubt a good way to improve movie the experience at home. Due to the fact that Microsoft doesn’t include the support to play back Blu-ray discs on Windows 8, a Windows 8 Blu-ray player is needed. Currently in the Blu-ray player software market, most Blu-ray player software programs are priced really high, beyond the expectation of budget-minded movie lovers. To provide a better choice for movie lovers, Leawo Blu-ray Player currently is only priced at $19.95; much cheaper than others.

“Actually, we have been preparing for this totally new Windows 8 Blu-ray Player for more than half a year. We have spent a lot of work and sources on this product from product concept, design, test, pricing, to the final release. To make it better, we even launched a Blu-ray Player Beta testing activity right before the final release to collect opinions, advices, reviews and requirements from worldwide movie fans. More than 50,000 movie fans took part in this testing activity. As a return to our long-term supporters and the activity participators, we decided to lower the price of Blu-ray Player for some time,” said Steven Yang, CEO of Leawo.

Leawo Blu-ray Player is a “50,000-user-tested-and-reviewed media player combo” for Windows 8 OS PCs. As an all-inclusive media player software program, it could play back Blu-ray/DVD disc, audio, common videos and up to 1080P HD videos smoothly on PC. With full playback navigation, this Blu-ray Player allows movie lovers to control the playback easily. It could play back DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio to deliver amazing audio enjoyment. Adjusting subtitles and audio tracks are also allowed.

Price and availability:

Originally priced at $59.95, Leawo Blu-ray Player right now is available at only $19.95. Movie lovers could get Leawo Blu-ray Player in either trial version or registered version, with only 30 days valid for trial version. To get Leawo Blu-ray Player at only $19.95, please visit http://www.leawo.com/promotion/new-products/blu-ray-player.html .

About Leawo Software:

Leawo is a professional multimedia solution provider, mainly specializes in processing and broadcasting media over the Internet as well as in the daily life. Leawo’s product lines range from Blu-ray/DVD/Video Tools, Utilities, Mobile Tools, PowerPoint Tools to Mac products including Blu-ray/DVD/Video conversion software, Blu-ray/DVD creation tools. Meanwhile, more mobile platform tools are being introduced gradually to improve people’s daily digital entertainment. For more info, please visit: http://www.leawo.com/ .

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Quandis' valuation system is completely Web-based and enables outsourcers like BAM to effectively manage the placement, receipt, distribution, processing and automatic delivery of BPO orders. Approved agents are provided with secure logins to use a centralized Web portal to receive order requests, complete BPOs, submit them using a standardized form, and check status. BAM's internal staff utilizes the application to automate their BPO workflow, complete scheduled tasks, and quickly and accurately review, audit and fulfill orders for clients.

"Quandis' solution gives us complete control over our BPO process and provides us with visibility over agents working with us in the field, which has resulted in our ability to quickly, efficiently and cost effectively deliver accurate, well-documented BPOs to our clients that helps eliminate risk," said Richard Johnston, senior vice president at BAM. "What has been incredibly helpful to us is the use of a standardized BPO form that Quandis customized for us that contains all relevant data for the BPO. It's really been key to being able to provide a better BPO product and service to our clients. It plainly lays out information and also helps establish much needed checks and balances that all necessary steps were correctly taken and values are accurate. And, it has helped grow our business."

In addition and also key to the valuation system is that it is seamlessly integrated with BAM's back-office REO processing application, thus eliminating the need to rekey data and facilitating better communications between staff and agents.

Johnston added: "This system-to-system integration is one of the best I've ever seen in all my years working in the REO space. We were extremely impressed with Quandis' ability to accomplish such a tight bi-directional integration; and, they were able to take us live in under 40 days."

"BAM is a forward-thinking organization that truly understands the value of default servicing technology and how to utilize it to provide excellence in service to clients. Their strong commitment to innovation and continual advancement of their technology stack is in part why they are able to efficiently and cost effectively handle the entire valuation process from soup-to-nuts as a full-service REO outsourcer for their client base," commented Scott Stoddard, CEO of Quandis.

About Quandis:

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., Quandis is a default management software provider specializing in Web-based solutions for the lending industry. Quandis' solutions include foreclosure process automation, short sale portals, skip trace systems, a valuations hub, military search services, bankruptcy status searches, collection solutions, as well custom application development. The company's clients range from lenders to banks, servicers, foreclosure attorneys, outsourced service providers, and agents and brokers. For more information, please visit http://www.quandis.com/ or call (949) 525-9000.

About Bankers Asset Management:

Bankers Asset Management (BAM) offers a full range of quality asset management services, which includes nationwide coverage for property valuation, property preservation, and marketing. The company works closely with real estate agents, attorneys, appraisers, title companies, HOAs and vendors to ensure all aspects of the REO asset management process are completed expeditiously and efficiently. Contact the company at (501) 537-0077 or visit http://www.bamreo.com/ .

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BOSTON, Mass. /California Newswire/ — Truebridge Financial Marketing, which provides banks and credit unions with a financial education marketing system, today announced the addition of 28 new clients in just six months. More and more banks and credit unions are discovering that financial education, properly delivered, is a cost effective way to generate sales for all business lines, from deposits and loans to investments, insurance and trust.

“People are looking for help, and will do business with the one that is there to provide it,” says Stewart Rose, President of Truebridge (www.truebridge.com).

“By leveraging our many retail delivery channels including our branches, website, email, and social media, we are able to start dialogues with customers and set up more sales appointments without adding a lot of extra cost,” says Ann-Cabell Williams, SVP/Retail Executive at EVB Bank in Virginia that recently signed on ( http://learn.bankevb.com/ ).

Financial institutions know that regulators look favorably on this approach. The FDIC, FINRA and the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau all offer financial education and encourage the banks to do the same.

This industry shift from a product focus to a relationship focus is built on solid ground. A Forrester Research survey of 26,000 online households reported that people are 43 percent more likely to buy a financial product around a life event. “Any financial institution can sell product, but being there for someone when they need your advice during a life event makes you a trusted advisor, instead of a salesman,” says Joyce M. Dye, SVP, Strategic Planning, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Huntsville, Alabama.

About Truebridge:

Truebridge, Inc., founded in 2000, provides financial institutions with the Smart Life Connect education-based marketing system that helps banks and credit unions market more of their products to a wider range of customers via multiple delivery channels, thereby increasing customer loyalty and profitability. In addition, Truebridge offers a wide range of marketing services to financial institutions. Learn more at: http://www.truebridge.com/ .

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CHICAGO, Ill. /California Newswire/ — Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival is pleased to announce its three-day musical lineup and headliners including Dot Dot Dot, Magic Box and the Michael McDermott Band. Jefferson Memorial Park’s lush green lawn and ball fields transform into a giant backyard for all to enjoy over the course of the three-day festival from July 26 – 28, 2013. Located in Jefferson Park on Chicago’s Northwest side, Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival has become one of Chicago’s most highly anticipated neighborhood music festivals of the summer.

The Festival is presented by 45th Ward Alderman Arena, Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Jefferson Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District along with media partner 93.1 WXRT Chicago.

“This year’s Jeff Fest Arts & Musical Festival there will be something for everyone and it’s worth grabbing your lawn chair, relaxing at the park, and listening to some great local and national bands,” said 45th Ward Alderman, John Arena. “This festival is meant for the whole community to enjoy. It’s designed for families and friends to gather. It’s simply a great way to spend an afternoon.”

Thanks to media partner, 93.1 WXRT Chicago, the three-day Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival offers music ranging from soul, alternative rock, folk rock to techno pop. The festivals headlining band for Friday includes Dot Dot Dot. The Chicago-based “energized pop-rock” quintet, Dot Dot Dot, is a rare breed. This band is building a fan base across the country and making a mark on the music industry on its own terms. By performing both cover songs and original music, the group explores every aspect of two distinct scenes. The cover show consists of fun hits from the ’80s through today, and the original show hosts catchy songs from the group’s own growing catalog. Setting no boundaries-and a fearless desire to play music full-time-keeps this band moving forward.

Saturday’s headliner includes Magic Box. Ed Anderson and Scott Tipping have been making music and mayhem together since the late ’90s. Ed moved on to found roots rock trio Backyard Tire Fire in 2001. Scott went on to become a mainstay of the Chicago music scene, playing and touring with bands like Backyard Tire Fire, The Mighty Blue Kings, Peter Himmelman, and Cornmeal. Today, Magic Box, along Chicago musical heavy-weights Steve Gillis (Filter), Scott Stevenson (Robbie Fulks, Dick Smith), and Matt Thompson (The Mighty Blue Kings, Frisbie), stay true to their rock-and-roll tradition while transitioning into a more dynamic, harmony-oriented sound. Most of their new EP has been featured on WXRT’s Local Anesthetic.

Sunday’s headliner includes Rock Ridge Music Recording Artist, Michael McDermott. McDermott is a singer and songwriter, performer and storyteller to the depths of his soul. He has an uncanny ability to communicate and connect with fans by way of universal truths through his own personal experiences. His 2012 release, Hit Me Back, represents a new chapter in his career as McDermott is a father, a philanthropic entrepreneur, and has experienced the loss of an adored parent. All are major life changes which have found achingly honest expression in his songs.

Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival Main Stage Band Schedule:

Friday, July 26, 2013 (6 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
The Locals
Hank & Cupcake
Dot Dot Dot

Saturday, July 27, 2013 (1:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
The Wishing Well
Luna Blu
The Root Cause
Pat Smillie Band
Voodoo Kings
Magic Box

Sunday, July 27, 2013 (12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Poochamungas
Chicago Tribute Anthology
Dirty Dan & The Cool Rockin Daddies
Michael McDermott Band

Directions:

Jefferson Memorial Park is located at 4822 N. Long Avenue, just west of Milwaukee Avenue. Fest-goers are encouraged to take public transportation, as the Jefferson Park Metra and CTA Blue Line are just a block from the festival grounds. Plenty of bike racks also will be available. Free parking will be marked and available in area parking lots.

Road closures: Linder Avenue will be blocked off between Higgins and Lawrence Avenue for the three-day festivities.

Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival fee for admission is $7 per person, or $5 before 5 o’clock. Children ages 12 and under are Free. Coolers and liquor are not permitted. Festival hours are Friday, July 26th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 27th from Noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 28th from Noon to 10 p.m. Lawn chairs welcome.

For more information, go to http://JeffFest.org/ . Be sure you are the first to hear of announcements and plans for Jeff Fest and follow @JeffFestChicago on Twitter and Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Fest-Arts-Music-Festival/96599731822 ).

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"As a result of the UID project, fingerprint biometrics has been growing very rapidly in India," said Jeffrey Brown, VP of Sales & Marketing for SecuGen. "We are creating this new entity to better service our Indian partners. Having a local operation will greatly improve our ability to respond rapidly to the needs of the Indian marketplace."

Effective immediately, SecuGen India will sell all SecuGen products and provide local support and service exclusively in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. All sales in those countries will henceforth be handled by the new entity.

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen added, "Our Indian customers are very important to us and perhaps one of the keys to our long term success. We will be bringing more resources to bear so that we can meet the many requirements of our Indian resellers."

Aniket Jathar, Director of SecuGen India said, "Now SecuGen has a local Indian presence, and this will greatly enhance our ability to meet the needs of the many ongoing projects in India. We are very pleased to be bringing SecuGen closer to the local Indian marketplace."

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (www.secugen.com) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms.

Known for high quality, ruggedness, and performance in a wide variety of applications and environmental conditions, SecuGen products are used by world-leading financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through a partner network of over 200 original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators around the world.

SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

All inquiries from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka should now be directed to SecuGen India at sales[at]secugenindia.com. Information online: http://www.secugenindia.com/ .

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Governor Brown Appoints Two to San Diego County Superior Court

Patricia Guerrero, 41, of San Diego, has served as a partner at Latham and Watkins LLP since 2007, where she was an associate from 1997 to 2001 and 2003 to 2006. She worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Southern District of California, U.S. Attorney’s Office from 2002 to 2003. Guerrero earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Stanford Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She fills the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel to the Federal Court. Guerrero is a Democrat.

Michael J. Popkins, 62, of San Diego, has served as a deputy public defender at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office since 1985. He has been an adjunct professor at the California Western School of Law since 2009 and was a deputy public defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office from 1978 to 1985. Popkins earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University. He fills the vacancy created by the conversion of a court commissioner position on November 13, 2012. Popkins is a Democrat.

The compensation for each of these positions is $178,789.

Governor Brown Appoints Two to San Bernardino County Superior Court

Erin K. Alexander, 39, of Moreno Valley, has served as a deputy public defender at the San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office since 2005. She served as a deputy alternate public defender in multiple units at the San Diego Alternate Public Defender’s Office from 1998 to 2005. Alexander earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Douglas M. Elwell. Alexander is a Democrat.

Lisa M. Rogan, 50, of Alta Loma, has served as a supervising deputy district attorney at the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office since 2010 and a deputy district attorney since 2001. She was an adjunct professor of law at the University of La Verne, College of Law from 2004 to 2009. Rogan was a police sergeant at the City of Pomona Police Department from 1989 to 1997 and a deputy sheriff at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department from 1983 to 1988. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of La Verne, College of Law and an Associate of Science degree from Mount San Antonio College. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James Welch. Rogan is a Democrat.

The compensation for each of these positions is $178,789.

Governor Brown Appoints Four to Los Angeles County Superior Court

Julie Fox Blackshaw, 59, of Pasadena, has served as deputy counsel to the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles since 2010. She was a federal court special master from 2002 to 2010. Blackshaw served as deputy general counsel to the Rampart Independent Review Panel at the Los Angeles Police Commission in 2000. She served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division at the United States Attorney’s Office of Los Angeles from 1987 to 1994. Blackshaw was an associate at the Law Office of Tuttle and Taylor from 1984 to 1987 and at the Law Office of Overland Berke Wesley Gitts Randolph and Levanas from 1983 to 1984. She was a legislative assistant to Congressman Leon E. Panetta from 1982 to 1983 and was an associate at the Law Office of Sellers Connor and Cuneo from 1979 to 1982. Blackshaw earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joan Comparet-Cassani. Blackshaw is a Democrat.

H. Jay Ford III, 52, of Malibu, has served as commissioner at the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2005. He was an associate and shareholder at Tyre Kamins Katz and Granof Law Corporation from 1987 to 2005. Ford served as a litigation associate at the Law Office of Adams Duque and Hazeltine from 1985 to 1987. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and a Bachelor of University Studies degree from the University of Utah. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Carl West. Ford is a Democrat.

Gregorio Roman, 53, of Whittier, has served as deputy alternate public defender and senior trial attorney at the Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office since 1994. He was a deputy public defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office from 1991 to 1994. Roman was an associate at Lum Roberts and Gutierrez in 1991 and served as a deputy district attorney at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in 1989. He was a law clerk and associate at Lewis D’Amato Brisbois and Bisgaard from 1986 to 1989. Roman earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Rose Hom. Gregorio is a Democrat.

Douglas W. Stern, 59, of Rancho Palos Verdes, has been an attorney in private practice at Law Office of Douglas W. Stern since 2013. He served as an attorney at Gibbs Giden Locher Turner and Senet LLP from 2012 to 2013. He worked in multiple positions at Fidelity National Law Group from 2009 to 2012, including vice president, litigation manager and senior trial counsel. Stern was a litigation partner at Fulbright and Jaworski LLP from 1990 to 2009 and served in multiple positions at Pepper Hamilton and Scheetz from 1982 to 1989, including litigation partner and litigation associate. He was a litigation associate at Miller and Mandel from 1978 to 1982. Stern served on the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council from 1999 to 2011 and was mayor in 2003 and 2008. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gary R. Hahn. Stern is a Democrat.

The compensation for each of these positions is $178,789.

Governor Brown Appoints Antonio A. Reyes to Tulare County Superior Court

Reyes, 60, of Visalia, has been an attorney in private practice since 1990. He was a partner at Duarte and Reyes from 1985 to 1990, at Orduno and Reyes from 1983 to 1984 and at Valdez Silva Orduno Candelaria and Reyes in 1983. Reyes was an attorney at Nunez Silva and Orduno from 1982 to 1983 and at the Legal Services Program for San Gabriel Valley from 1978 to 1982. Reyes earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s College of California. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gerald F. Sevier. Reyes is a Democrat.

The compensation for this position is $178,789.

Governor Brown Appoints Three to San Francisco County Superior Court

Tracie L. Brown, 42, of San Francisco, has been an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2002. She was an associate at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP from 1997 to 2002 and served as a judicial law clerk for Judge Margaret McKeown from 1998 to 1999. Brown was a law clerk and associate at Morrison and Foerster LLP from 1995 to 1997. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California Berkeley School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard-Radcliffe University. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kevin McCarthy. Brown is a Democrat.

Harry M. Dorfman, 56, of San Francisco, has been a managing attorney at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Homicide Unit since 2010. He was a professor at San Francisco Law School from 2001 to 2011 and chief counsel for the California Assembly Committee on Public Safety from 1999 to 2000. Dorfman earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Donna Little. Dorfman is a Democrat.

Rochelle C. East, 56, of San Francisco, has been chief deputy attorney general at the California Department of Justice since 2011, where she served as senior assistant attorney general in the Correctional Law Section from 2008 to 2011 and deputy attorney general and supervising deputy attorney general from 2000 to 2004 and from 2005 to 2008. East worked in Haiti as a U.S. Department of State foreign service officer from 2004 to 2005. She was an associate attorney at Schachter Kristoff Orenstein and Berkowitz from 1996 to 2000 and a judicial extern at the California Supreme Court in 1996. East served in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1993. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Jerome T. Benson. East is registered decline-to-state.

The compensation for each of these positions is $178,789.

Governor Brown Appoints Denny R. Forland to Butte County Superior Court

Forland, 59, of Chico, has served as an attorney at the Law Office of Denny R. Forland since 1991 and has been a contract public defender for Butte County since 1990. He was a partner at Price Price Brown and Halsey from 1986 to 1990. Forland served as an attorney at the Law Office of J. Joseph Vandervoort from 1984 to 1986, deputy district attorney at Butte County District Attorney’s Office from 1980 to 1984 and as research attorney at the California District Attorney’s Association from 1979 to 1980. Forland earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree from Pacific Union College. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gerald Hermansen. Forland is a Democrat.

The compensation for this position is $178,789.

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), six specialists from five California-based national Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces are on their way to help coordinate and support operations conducted by national task forces from Nebraska, Tennessee and Texas.

“Our thoughts are with the communities impacted by Monday’s tornado and we stand ready to assist,” said Governor Brown.

The six specialists from California include two representatives from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and one each from the Los Angeles City Fire Department, Oakland Fire Department, Sacramento City Fire Department and Orange County Fire Authority.

“We are monitoring the situation closely, are in contact with FEMA and will coordinate additional support if requested,” said California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) Secretary Mark Ghilarducci.

Eight California-based Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces—each composed of 70 or more personnel—participate in the National Urban Search and Rescue System managed by FEMA and provide California with approximately 640 personnel specializing in disciplines such as search and rescue, first aid, heavy equipment operations, canine search and rescue, hazardous materials, logistics and communications.

• For more information about California’s Urban Search & Rescue program, click here.: http://cert1.mail-west.com/rmuFyhS/yuzjanmc7/Fgtm/u/gih4t11/1mu/pbxs/s/2uFotp

• For more information about FEMA’s Urban Search & Rescue program, click here: http://www.fema.gov/urban-search-rescue

Joan Kaiser Bell, 83, of Red Bluff, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board. Bell served as an outpatient clinic clerk at the California Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Long Beach from 1989 to 1995. She is a member of the California Democratic Party, the Tehama County Democratic Central Committee and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Bell is a Democrat.

Linda Durrer, 64, of Red Bluff, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board, where she served from 2002 to 2005. Durrer has been the owner and broker of Durrer Insurance since 2005 and a vocational counselor, return to work specialist at Durrer Rehabilitation since 1991. She is a member of the Tehama County Democratic Central Committee and Rotary International. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Durrer is a Democrat.

Jorge Lomeli, 41, of Corning, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board. Lomeli has served in multiple positions at Bell-Carter Olive Co. since 1993, including lead mechanic and mechanic. He is a volunteer equipment captain at the Corning Rural Fire Department. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Lomeli is a Democrat.

Greg O’Sullivan, 52, of Red Bluff, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board, where he served from 2004 to 2008 and 2002 to 2003. O’Sullivan has been an independent consultant for economic development and grant writing since 1996. He is a member of the California Association for Local Economic Development and the Team California Economic Development Council. O’Sullivan is a member and consultant at Upstate California Economic Development Council. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. O’Sullivan is a Democrat.

Beautiful, affectionate huskies available for adoption will greet guests with plenty of cuddles and kisses. Potential pet owners can learn all about the dogs for adoption and apply to adopt them ahead of time by visiting http://www.huskyhavenofla.org/ .

Rhonda Hallden, founder of Husky Haven of LA, a 501(c)(3) non profit charity, rescued these dogs from high kill animal shelters where, without her help, they would have been euthanized.

"There are many beautiful pets for adoption available through rescues. There is often a misconception that pets that are in rescue or in shelters are 'bad dogs' but the fact is that the majority are there for no fault of their own," said Hallden.

Husky Haven of LA is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abandoned Siberian Huskies, providing food, shelter and veterinary care for them until they can find a loving home. Husky Haven is a volunteer organization and is in great need of volunteers and donations.

Nikita (pictured) is a beautiful, 2 year old Siberian Husky who will be featured at the event. Nikita is a sweet, active Siberian who is great with dogs and children and would be a wonderful addition to a family. Nikita's information and video is featured on the Husky Haven of LA adoption "line up" at: http://www.huskyhavenofla.org/available_dogs.php .

Families interested in adopting Nikita or any of the other wonderful huskies available for adoption, should complete an application on the Husky Haven of LA website.

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Blue Horizon International’s exhibit presentation will feature the successes of performing more than 2,500 stem cell procedures on adults and children.

Dr. Brian Mehling, Chief Medical Officer for Blue Horizon International, says he’s excited about exhibiting at the conference, and meeting with medical researchers and clinicians from around the world to review and discuss stem cell therapy and key trends on the regenerative medicine frontier. He’ll be accompanied at the congress by senior executives, John Ferguson, CEO and Doreen Santora, COO.

“Stem cell based therapy is positioned as the next significant advance in medicine,” says Doreen Santora,“ It offers the potential to repair damage which has been unable to be repaired with any other technology or pharmaceutical that’s yet been discovered… this is an exciting time in our industry.”

Blue Horizon International’s researchers and clinicians have developed and applied stem cell therapy for a range of conditions, from brain and neurological degeneration to cardiovascular disease to metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus. Blue Horizon stem cell therapies are also being applied for anti-aging treatments.

About Blue Horizon International:
Blue Horizon International is a healthcare consulting company with a unique concept that combines treatment, research and philanthropic efforts. Blue Horizon International provides quality care and service for medical treatments globally, advanced technologies in stem cell therapies, and also provides resources needed to assist children and adults who are medically underserved. For more information please visit Blue Horizon International: http://www.bluehorizoninternational.com/ .

About Blue Horizon Stem Cells:
Blue Horizon Stem Cells is a division of Blue Horizon International that provides stem cell therapy and research to achieve health benefits. Uniquely positioned to take advantage of its clinical research, Blue Horizon Stem Cells has safely and efficiently performed over 2250 procedures, documenting each procedure while tracking the progress of patients throughout their treatment cycle. Blue Horizon International’s stem cell therapy program is associated with The Stem Cell Centre, Hongqiao Brain Hospital and Wuhan University School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan, China. For more information visit http://www.bluehorizonstemcells.com/ .

NEWS SOURCE: Blue Horizon International