Monthly Archives: August 2011

Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Aug. 31, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills: AB 139 by Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes (D-Los Angeles) – State claims. AB 434 by Assemblymember Dan Logue (R-Chico) – County penalties: forensic laboratories.

Responsible, Energy Star Certified Homes for Sale in Austin TX

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buffington Homes, the leading builder of homes for sale in Austin TX for over forty years, is excited to announce their devotion to constructing energy efficient homes across Central Texas. With Energy Star Certified and Tested Homes in fifteen communities in central Texas, one does not need to look far to find Austin Texas homes for sale capable of providing an energy efficient, and environmentally friendly, life style while saving thousands in utility bills.

MCT Trading Makes Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced today that it has been named to Inc. 5000 2011 fastest-growing private companies list. MCT ranks 776 on the list with an industry rank in the financial services category of 39 and impressive three-year sales growth of 405 percent.

Business Resource Team Strengthens Manufacturing Bottom Line

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board is helping companies keep manufacturing jobs in California. Six months after taking advantage of a Lean Manufacturing Program funded by the Workforce Investment Board, local employer A&R Tarpaulins has added three positions, including one inventory manager and two entry level engineers, and is still growing.

EaseUS(R) Presents the Most Cost-effective Server Backup Software, Only $99 to Fully Protect Your Server

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup, disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, today presents a most cost-effective server backup solution to protect the Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 environment. This brand-new version - EaseUS Todo Backup Standard Server allows you to backup your server system, disk and data, now only $99.

Announcing the 2011 MADE In Missouri Winners

MARSHALL, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship held the final round of competition for 2011 at the Missouri State Fair. The all-day event was held on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition is an event that highlights new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational business development process.

CMI Launches Enhanced Web Insights Navigator with MarketSight for Secure, Direct Web Access to Research Data

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI announced today the launch of its enhanced Web Insights Navigator (WIN) portal with MarketSight(R), an analytics and reporting platform that allows sophisticated statistical analysis of data and attractive interactive charts. CMI immerses clients in their customers' point of view to identify priorities where clients should focus attention and resources for the greatest impact for brands and financial success.

HydroDome Stormwater Chambers Certified for Load Bearing

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces ASSHTO H-25 load certification for its two unique, high-efficiency HydroDome stormwater chambers.

Calif. Senator Padilla Legislation on the Move: Two Bills Signed by Governor Brown with More on the Way

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Pacoima) ambitious legislative agenda has already achieved some success this year with the Governor signing two of his bills and more working their way through the Legislature. Find below some of the highlights and status of pending legislation by Senator Padilla.

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes New Farmers Insurance Facility That Benefits From Citywide Development Reform Efforts

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Councilmember Dennis Zine, and city officials joined Farmers Insurance representatives to welcome the company to their new Woodland Hills facility that directly benefited from the City's recent development reform efforts.

School Board Member and Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran Announces Campaign for Calif. State Assembly

ROSEMEAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- El Monte Union High School Board Member and Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran announced his campaign for State Assembly today. Tran will run in the 49th State Assembly District, which includes the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, and portions of El Monte, Montebello, South El Monte and the unincorporated community of South San Gabriel.

Big Bay Brewing Co. Rolls Out Its Next Wave of Craft Beers with the Launch of Long Weekend India Pale Ale

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Labor Day, the last official long weekend of summer, Big Bay Brewing Co.(R) has introduced its Long Weekend India Pale Ale (IPA). The IPA style brew is the first of a series of limited edition beers to be introduced by the Shorewood, Wisconsin-based craft brewer.

Business Resource Team Helps Companies In Crisis Save Jobs and Grow

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Debbie Heschong, owner of Joshua Tree Landscape and Maintenance, was experiencing the high cost of Worker's Compensation Insurance, which made it necessary for her to utilize employment agencies for her staffing needs. According to the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, Heschong needed additional staff but could not afford it.

Southeast Computer Solutions named one of Accounting Today’s VAR 100 List Third Year in a Row

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions, a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in Sage business software and implementations, was ranked 75 on the Accounting Today VAR 100, a ranking of the top 100 business software consulting firms in the nation by revenue.
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L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Celebrates Major Solar Installation Project In Central Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power General Manager Ron Nichols, Dr. Walter Jayasinghe and city officials on Friday celebrated the completion of a major solar panel installation project in central Los Angeles.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission for Aug. 29, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Peggy Hellweg, 59, of Orinda, has been appointed to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission. Hellweg has been a research geophysicist at the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory since 2001.

‘Portraits of Aloha Hope’: A Photographer Interviews 23 Women Tackling Life’s Toughest Challenges

KAILUA, Hawaii (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each woman's story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength. In her book, 'Portraits of Aloha Hope,' photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN). There they are bridging the gap from incarceration, homelessness and addiction to a new life.

Tom Calderon Announces Campaign for California State Assembly

MONTEBELLO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Former State Assemblymember and Montebello Unified School District Board Member Tom Calderon announced his campaign for State Assembly today. Calderon will run in California’s newly created 58th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Artesia, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Montebello, Pico Rivera and portions of Norwalk.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 26, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Lisa Barkett, 52, of La Jolla, has been appointed to the 22nd District Agricultural Association, San Diego County Fair Board.

Mary Mortensen Becomes 360 Mortgage Group’s Newest Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Mary Mortensen as an account executive in the Southern California region. Mortensen brings more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience to this role.

360 Mortgage Group adds Kelly Vietmeier to Its Ranks as Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Kelly Vietmeier as an account executive. In her 10 years as a mortgage industry professional, Vietmeier has proved to be resourceful in the completion of projects with extensive experience in sales, customer service and products.

Padilla Bill to Criminalize Cell Phones in California Prisons Moves Forward

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senate Bill 26, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday with unanimous bipartisan support. SB 26 would crack down on the smuggling and possession of cell phones and other wireless communication devices in California prisons. The bill now goes to the full Assembly for consideration.

360 Mortgage Group adds Maurice Harris to Its Ranks as Account Executive

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Maurice Harris as an account executive. Throughout his 15 years in the mortgage industry, Harris has exhibited strong leadership and financial strength, as well as a desire to maintain a strong work ethic with a company that fosters the personal professional growth of its employees.

TV Show Highlights New Coed Pro Sport – Sky Ball League Airs Across New York State This Weekend

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sky Ball League, an exciting, no-holds-barred next generation coed pro sport, airs the first part of the series semi-finals Saturday, August 27 at 10:30 a.m. on Sports New York across New York State. Sky Ball League is also seen nationally on DirecTV (see listings for dates and times).

Business Leaders Respond to Governor Brown's California Jobs First Plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Following Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s proposal of a three-part California Jobs First plan this morning, business leaders expressed overwhelming support for his plan to put Californians to work.
Governor Edmund G. Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Proposes California Jobs First Package to Spur Local Job Creation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Taking action to put Californians to work, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proposed a three-part California Jobs First plan that offers over $1 billion a year in tax relief for businesses that create jobs in the state.

CMI’s Laura Winn to Present Ethnography for Strategic Bank Marketing at 2011 ABA Marketing Conference

ATLANTA. Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laura Winn, qualitative research manager and ethnographer for CMI, a full-service marketing research company, will discuss how bank marketers can gain a much deeper understanding of their customers through the use of traditional and online ethnographic methods.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointment – Michael E. Rossi appointed to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -– Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointment. Michael E. Rossi, 67, of Pebble Beach, has been appointed to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 23, 2011

SACRAMENTO,. Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments. First, Jeanne Clinton, 60, of Berkeley, has been appointed special advisor to the California Public Utilities Commission. Clinton has been a manager of the Climate Strategies Branch of the Commission since 2009.
Governor Edmund G. Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Creates California Interagency Council on Veterans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday issued an Executive Order establishing the California Interagency Council on Veterans to improve how veterans’ services are coordinated across local, state and federal government.
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L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa to Film Industry: Let's Keep Los Angeles The Entertainment Capital of the World

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today participated in a roundtable discussion at Variety headquarters with film production and location managers to highlight the cost-saving opportunities and film-friendly policies the City has implemented to keep production in Los Angeles.

The Infinite Loop skips a beat: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, named Chairman

CUPERTINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to reports breaking today after the markets closed, Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple Computer, Inc. (AAPL), with Tim Cook taking over as has been expected. Job's health issues the past couple of years have made a move like this somewhat inevitable.

Bob Moog Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Refreshed Program Direction, Music EP, Limited Edition Poster and Legacy Apparel

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunday, August 21, 2011 marked the sixth anniversary of Bob Moog's passing and the fifth anniversary of the Bob Moog Foundation's formal launch. In celebration of that milestone, the Foundation is making daily announcements of new projects, branding and fundraising opportunities. Monday, August 22 saw the launch of the Moogstress blog, written by Michelle Moog-Koussa.

White Paper Discusses Automated Filtering of ‘False Positive’ Duplicate Payment Suspects and Using X9 Addendum Records for Identification of Represented Return...

MANCHESTER, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, Inc. (CONIX), has created a white paper to educate banks and payment processors about how to safeguard themselves and their customers using a duplicate payment detection strategy that eliminates 'false positives.' Most false positives result from duplicate payment detection protocols that mistake return item representments for duplicate payments.

Third Law Sourcing Ranks #351 on Inc. 500 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies

DULUTH, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Law Sourcing, a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting company, was recognized by Inc. magazine on its 30th annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Third Law Sourcing's revenues grew by 963 percent between 2007 and 2010. The company placed #10 in Atlanta and #24 in its industry category.

Art Controversy Revealed this Week: Daniel Edwards’ Justin Bieber Allegory of a Teen Sex Symbol

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Images of the allegorical tribute to teen idol Justin Bieber, created by controversial New York artist Daniel Edwards, are being released by Cory Allen Contemporary Art this week.

LTC Financial Partners Named to INC 5000 Four Years in a Row

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The economy has not been doing great, but LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) has. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,483 among all companies, and No. 25 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the nation's 5000 fastest-growing companies. LTCFP also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

EPIC adds Victor McKnight as Principal and Employee Benefits Consultant in Petaluma

PETALUMA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of employee benefits consultant Victor (Vic) McKnight as a principal in the company's Petaluma, Calif. office. McKnight brings 16 years of insurance and employee benefits program management experience to EPIC.

Dubbed the Italian Jackie Chan, Actor Zak Lee Guarnaccia Stars as Pancho Villa 'Deadliest Warrior 3' on Spike TV

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This rugged and relentless Award Winning actor, after recently appearing on such shows such as ABC's 'General Hospital,' Comedy Central's 'Jon Benjamin Has a Van' and the American Express National Commercial with Conan O'Brien, Italian-born stuntman and martial arts expert Zak Lee Guarnaccia will next appear on September 7, 2011 as the lead role, Pancho Villa on 'Deadliest Warrior season 3' on Spike TV.

Colonial Reenactors to Celebrate First Annual Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day Foundation has been diligently working to plan and execute its first big constitution day celebration. It will be held on September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at West Creek Community Park. Admission is free.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 19, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments. First, Paul Benedetto, 51, of Elk Grove, has been appointed deputy secretary of operations at the California Technology Agency. Benedetto has been director of the Office of Systems Integration at the California Health and Human Services Agency since 2008 after serving as chief deputy director from 2007 to 2008.

Calif. State Senate Approves Padilla Bill to Prevent Genetic Discrimination

Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senate Bill 559, a landmark civil rights protection bill authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved with strong bipartisan support by the State Senate today. The bill protects Californians by prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information in California. The legislation now goes to the Governor for his signature.

New Novel Resurrects ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ as the Magic Lives in this Modern Day Literary Thriller

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Everette O. Lemons has taken the hit television series 'I Dream of Jeannie' and resurrected it, giving it fresh literary life. 'Jeannie-Centristasis' (ISBN: 978-0-557-19140-6; Lulu Press) is just as much fun as the Jeannie who once frolicked across America's television screens, says Randall R. Radic, The US Review of Books.

Wham Bang Comics’ ‘Night Owl: Bullies Deserve Justice’ Warns Kids of Dangers of Bullying

FORT WORTH, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four years may not be that much time for many grownups in the comic book industry. But for teenage writer Jake Tinsley, it has been literally one-fourth of his life. Jake was 12 when he first started writing comic book and comic strip scripts for Wham Bang Comics, a company he started with his father.

Matrix Website Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Bernardino County has created a central online tool that brings together job seekers, employers and training programs that support the fastest-growing industries in the region. The site was launched by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board in partnership with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Alliance for Education.

Social Networking Site Appoints Seasoned Executive as new Director

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Active Empty Nesters, a website aimed directly at helping baby-boomers lead an active and productive life, is proud to announce the appointment of Patti Stevens-Lovell as the new Director of Member Services for our rapidly expanding social networking website.

EaseUS Todo Backup Advanced Server Applied Safeguard to Servers, also MS Exchange and SQL Server

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of easy-to-use storage management, data backup and system disaster recovery solutions, announces EaseUS Todo Backup Advanced Server to safeguard Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server and Microsoft Exchange and SQL Servers against data loss as well as system crash, maximizing uptime of servers.

New Pro Sport Explodes Across Arizona as Semi-Finals Begin Airing

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The growing popularity of Sky Ball has prompted the formation of a new pro league - the Sky Ball League. As semi-finals begin to gain the attention of sports fans across the country, Fox Sports Arizona is set to air the semi-final playoffs, which were shot in L.A., August 20 and 27 (check local listings for times) between the Tampa Dragons and the Los Angeles 405s.

Opinion: Toyota USA reveals new 2013 Lexus GS 350 at Pebble Beach – and it doesn't suck!

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- OPINION: Well, for the many long-time Lexus fans and owners who stared aghast at the recent show car preview of the "future of Lexus design" and lost our cookies, I'm very happy to say the actual car revealed today at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance looks pretty darn snazzy.

TheShowStore.com Launches a Revamped Website Featuring Easy Access to Upgraded and Expanded Services

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today Ligeti Artists LLC introduced updates to TheShowStore.com, a new, online, live entertainment booking platform. Now consumers seeking premium artists and attractions for local, regional, national and international events can easily search and book live talent.

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