Yearly Archives: 2012

Rapidly Growing Mortgage Firm Hosts Hiring Event in Metro Detroit

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national top five wholesale mortgage lender, announced that will be holding a hiring event at the Troy Marriott located at 200 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, December 3.

Soft Trac Joins Orange Leap Reseller Channel

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Orange Leap (www.orangeleap.com) announced today that nonprofit technology and solution specialist, Soft Trac has been authorized to sell Orange Leap, a cloud-based constituent relationship management (CRM) solution. Soft Trac serves nonprofits in the Northeast and is based in Falmouth, Maine.
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OC Great Park Names Award-Winning Choreographer Jennifer Backhaus 'Artist-in-Residence'

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Orange County Great Park is proud to welcome Artist-in-Residence Jennifer Backhaus, an award-winning choreographer, who will invent and direct one-of-a-kind dance works at the Great Park. Visitors will see and experience dance performances developed by one of Orange County’s premier choreographers.

In Time Warner Cable/Insight Merger, Minority Community in an Uproar, says the Columbus NAACP

COLUMBUS, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cable giant Time Warner, with the recent acquisition of Insight Communications, now controls 90 percent of the cable viewing market in Columbus, Ohio. However, according to the Minority Media Community Collaborative (MMCC) it lacks local African American and other minority media programming. The MMCC consists of The Columbus NAACP, The Baptist Ministerial Alliance, The Haitian Catholic Coalition of Ohio, The Asian Chamber of Commerce and The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

PCM of California, Inc. Series of Employee-driven Fundraisers benefit United Way, AssociaCares

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Donny Disbro, chief executive officer of PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that company employees raised more than $16,230 during a series of charitable fundraisers over the past several weeks.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, Being the Non-Destructive Data Recovery Software, is Your Best Choice

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup and disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, continues to provide PC and Server users the most complete and reliable products since its inception. Its data recovery software, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard has won a Four Stars rating by a CNET Editor as being a safe and reliable data recovery tool for all computer users.
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Calif. Gov. Brown announces appoinments to California Court Posts including County Superior Courts Nov. 21, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced a number of appointments to posts including District Court of Appeal, and County Superior Court positions.
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 21, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Aaron Robertson, 44, of Roseville, has been appointed chief deputy director at the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Robertson has been deputy director of administration at the California Department of Parks and Recreation since 2012.
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L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Issues Statement on City Council Vote to Send Sales Tax to March 2013 Ballot

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced today that he will return without signature a City Council election ordinance to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the March 5, 2013 ballot:
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

SF Mayor Lee Launches Season of Giving Campaign to Support San Francisco Families and People in Need

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced the launch of San Francisco’s Season of Giving campaign to support organizations that help San Franciscans and organizations helping victims of Hurricane Sandy. The Season of Giving will last through Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend on January 15, 2013 and residents and businesses are encouraged to give back to their own communities or to the American Red Cross for hurricane victims to provide warm meals, a place to stay and other essential services.
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California Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 20, 2012, including Carcinogen Identification Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Jason Bush, 42, of Fresno, has been appointed to the Carcinogen Identification Committee. Bush has served as associate professor of cancer biology at California State University, Fresno since 2012 and was assistant professor of cancer biology from 2006 to 2012.
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces 81st Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the 81st Annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 5 on the West Steps of the State Capitol. This year's tree is a 50-foot tall white fir tree from the Latour Demonstration State Forest located near Redding in Shasta County and is the first Capitol Christmas tree from a state forest.
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 19, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Ken DaRosa, 46, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief deputy director at the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). DaRosa has served in multiple postions at the California Department of Finance since 2004, including program budget manager, assistant program budget manager, principal program budget analyst and staff finance analyst.

Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO Sample Digital/DAX LLC tells Media and Entertainment Forum that 'Adopting Technology Key to Scaling Media Production'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO Sample Digital/DAX LLC, emphasized technology's critical role, in both the creative and business aspects of media, in his address as a featured speaker at the 1st Annual Media and Entertainment Forum in Tianjin, China. Organized by KPMG Advisory China and AID Partners Capital in Tianjin, the international conference assembled key executives from the U.S. and Chinese to explore the state of the media and entertainment industry.

Alegria Fresh announces 'healthy greens' gift giving for the holiday season

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With the arrival of the holiday season, Alegria Farm announces 'healthy greens' gift giving. This year, instead of giving the latest technology, entertainment or fashion goods, Alegria Fresh makes it possible to give vitality and longevity with its new one-month gift subscription. Enjoying a produce bouquet full of nutrient-rich greens and herbs will go along way to battling the calories and damage done from eating high-fat holiday treats.
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Calif. Governor Brown Signs Compact with Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians agreed to an amended tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Tribe.
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 16, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: first, Paul Marchand, 64, of Kelseyville, has been appointed to the 49th District Agricultural Association, Lake County Fair Board. Marchand has been an independent emergency physician and contractor since 1985 and owner of Highland Springs Equestrian Center since 2005. He is a founding member of the Lake County Horse Council and Lake County Dressage Society.

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center adds Dolores Glass as a principal in San Ramon Construction Practice

SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Dolores Glass as a principal in their San Ramon construction practice. Glass brings over 20 years of experience in construction industry risk management and property and casualty insurance to EPIC.

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Dance Dance: James Bond Theme Songs Go EDM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The explosions you hear on “License to Thrill: The Secret Dance Mission” are all of the sonic variety. In this new collection of EDM (Electronic Dance Music), the dozen recordings use no drones, no bombs, and no weaponry other [...]
S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee

SF Mayor Lee Launches Enterprise Zone Web App to Help City Businesses Access Tax Credits

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced the launch of the San Francisco Enterprise Zone Web App, a web-based tool that allows San Francisco businesses to apply online for the City’s popular Enterprise Zone hiring tax credit program. The Enterprise Zone Web App will replace a completely paper-based process with a web based tool which increases government efficiency and makes it easier for businesses to utilize the program.

Reborn WinX DVD Ripper Platinum 7.0 to Debut via Thanksgiving Giveaway

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Digiarty Software, a global multimedia software leader company, announced the initial availability of new WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. After five months elaborate developing and repeated tests, this notably upgraded DVD ripper finally makes its debut - in the form of a giveaway during Thanksgiving season on November 16, 2012.
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Great Park Announces Scarecrows in the Park Winners: Competition raised $13,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank, and education programs

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Orange County Great Park today announced the top winners of the third annual Scarecrows in the Park fundraising competition, which challenges local businesses and community organizations to build creative, themed scarecrows that are displayed for public voting at the Great Park’s Farm + Food Lab and on the Great Park’s website.

Pelton & Crane to Feature Hands-On Dental Lighting Display at Greater New York Dental Meeting

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dental equipment manufacturer Pelton & Crane will feature a new competitive dental operatory light display at the 88th Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM). The GNYDM, which takes place from November 23-28, is the largest healthcare and dental event in the United States.

Leading mortgage compliance provider, The Compliance Group, Inc., is offering mortgage servicers expert compliance and risk services

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider, The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), is offering mortgage servicers its expert compliance and risk services, including regulatory audit preparation, Servicing QC, enterprise risk management (ERM) QC and servicing risk management.

Black Friday may be the best time to start a Home Remodeling Project, according to Remodel or Move

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'For many people, Black Friday is a crowded shopping experience that's so horrible it's not worth the savings,' says Dan Fritschen, founder of Remodel or Move. 'But if you're planning to remodel your home in the coming year, you may want to rethink your plans: the super sales that are offered on Black Friday and Cyber Monday can save you thousands of dollars on the cost for your remodel.'
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San Francisco City Hall and Seven Other Historic Civic Center Buildings File For LEED Certification

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee today at the U.S. Green Building Council Greenbuild International Conference and Expo being held at the Moscone Convention Center announced that the City and County of San Francisco has filed for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for eight buildings in San Francisco’s Historic Civic Center District.
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SF Mayor Lee Announces Landmark Local Hiring Agreement Between Golden State Warriors, Labor and Community to Build Waterfront Arena

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced an agreement between the Golden State Warriors, local building trades unions and community groups to hire a minimum number of San Francisco residents for the construction of a proposed basketball and performing arts venue on San Francisco’s waterfront.

e2b teknologies Earns Sales Certified Silver Award for 2012

CHARDON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b enterprise (www.e2benterprise.com), a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they are a 2012 recipient of the sales certified silver award by Epicor Software. The award was presented to e2b teknologies at the Epicor Americas 2012 Premium Partner Awards Ceremony, during the recent Epicor Ignite sales conference in Las Vegas. Award winners were recognized for exceptional services and achievements in overall sales revenue growth.

Legendary Synthesist Roger Powell Donates a Piece of Music History to the Bob Moog Foundation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of its recent six-year anniversary, the non-profit Bob Moog Foundation is pleased to announce a generous donation from American synthesist Roger Powell: a dual-manual keyboard that Moog Music custom built for him in 1974. The keyboard, which Powell [...]

Lightway Solar America Executes 16.6 MW Supply Agreement with Premier Power

ISELIN, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lightway Solar America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., has announced the execution of a 16.6 megawatt Supply Agreement with Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: PPRW / PINK:PPRW) Lightway is scheduled to begin delivery of solar panels from Q4 2012 throughout 2013 for projects developed by Premier Power in both the U.S. and European markets.
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 13, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Hal Geiogue, 71, of Sacramento, has been appointed to the California Student Aid Commission. Geiogue was the chief consultant to the California Assembly Education Committee from 1995 to 2002, and was assistant state treasurer to the California State Treasurer from 1991 to 1995.

Share-A-Thon Touted as Largest Event in Maricopa Community History

LAVEEN, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A Share-A-Thon sponsored by Maricopa Village Christian School, Natives with a Mission (NWAM), and local churches including Litchfield Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, is being promoted as the largest event in the history of Maricopa Village; a small and obscure tribal community nestled at the foot of the Estrella Mountains.
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Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Sgt. Clinton K. Ruiz

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Sgt. Clinton K. Ruiz, who...
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Calif. Governor Brown Appoints New Parks Director: Major General Anthony L. Jackson, USMC (Ret.)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that Major General Anthony L. Jackson, USMC (Ret.) has been appointed director of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

FirstClose Designated to Inc. 5000's Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose, a leading aggregator of mortgage settlement services, announced that it has been named to Inc. 5000's 2012 fastest-growing private companies list. FirstClose ranks 2,876 with an industry rank in the real estate category of 47 and notable three-year sales growth of 79 percent.

Real Estate Website Empowers Investors Worldwide Via Unbiased Research

CALGARY, Alberta (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joe Iannuzzi, founder and CEO of Greatest Boom Ever (GreatestBoomEver.com), always had an interest in the 'unbiased economic fundamentals' of real estate. Why is a market good? Why is a market bad? So, he began his research and this educational real estate portal was born.

Edupoint Synergy Student Information System selected by Poudre School District

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edupoint(TM) Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected by Poudre School District to implement its Synergy(R) SIS solution. The centralized web-based system will connect the district's schools and administration facilities to serve students, their parents, teachers, and district staff.

AMT Datasouth Corp Introduces the Accel 7450 Serial Dot Matrix Printer for Heavy Duty Use

CAMARILLO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its new Accel 7450 serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer. The Accel 7450 features the latest technology in motors, drivers and electronics. The Accel 7450 is the successor to the very successful Accel 6300 and 7350 series printers.

Inmates Are Now Able to Apologize to Their Victims Online at The Apology Project

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joe Baker, a Tennessee inmate, has been incarcerated for 24+ years. With the help of his family, Joe has developed a website where offenders can apologize to their victims online in a non-intrusive way. In his quest to make amends for his crime, Joe created the website The Apology Project (theapologyproject.com) and continues to give back for his wrongdoing and encourages other inmates to do the same.

Lightway Solar America Enters Into Agreement with Suntuity to Supply 22 MW of Photovoltaic Modules

ISELIN, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lightway Solar America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd., and Suntuity have entered in an agreement for Lightway to supply 22 megawatts of solar panels for 31 of Suntuity's solar projects located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California.

LTC Financial Partners and ‘Dr. Marion’ Give 250 Toy Animals to Ronald McDonald House for Kids Needing Care

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kids with medical needs feel better and get better with tender loving care. So do older family members with disabilities. But human TLC is seldom handy 24/7. That's where a warm, fuzzy toy animal can make a difference. On Monday, November 12, 250 of them are being donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) of Greater Las Vegas by LTC Financial Partners, LLC.
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California Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 9, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Elaine Howle, 54, of El Dorado Hills, has been appointed state auditor for the California State Auditor’s Office. Howle has served in multiple positions at the California State Auditor’s Office since 1993, including state auditor, deputy state auditor and principal auditor.

CMI’s Laura Winn and Steve DiCarlo, Fidelity Investments, to Co-Present at IIR’s The Marketing Research Event 2012

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laura Winn, vice president, client solutions for CMI, and Steve DiCarlo, vice president of market research, Fidelity Investments, will present 'Honeymoon Period: Three Tips to Evaluate Your Early Customer Lifecycle' at IIR's The Marketing Research Event (TMRE) November 12-14, 2012 in Boca Raton, Florida.

NOVAD CEO Davon Kelly Continues Entrepreneurial Pursuits Opening Second My Barber’s Lounge Location in Forestville, Md.

LANDOVER, Md. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The popular, upscale barbershop chain, My Barber's Lounge, has a new location in Forestville, Maryland. Located at 3436 Donnell Drive, the new shop offers services that include haircuts, fades, trims, shaves and hair braiding. The Greenbelt location (8831 Greenbelt Road) of My Barber's Lounge has been described as the 'nicest barbershop in Prince Georges County.'
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 8, 2012 to District Agricultural Associations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Meredith Biasca, 54, of Loleta, has been appointed to the 9th District Agricultural Association, Redwood Acres Fair Board. Biasca has been manager at Don’s Rent-All since 2005. She was manager at the Party Place from 1990 to 2005.

Alegria Farmacy Keeps Its Clients Young and Healthy including Francis Lingel, a 90-year-young Veteran

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'This food will keep you alive and vital, and I am living proof,' says Francis Lingel, a 90-year young veteran who has joined Alegria Farm's team to assist with farm tours. 'Fresh greens are the secret to longevity,' he adds.

J McLeish Public Relations honored at PRSA Polaris Awards: San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Annual Report wins Capella Award

CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- J. McLeish Public Relations, a public relations company that handles work for the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, was honored at the Inland Empire Public Relations Society's Polaris Awards on October 24, 2012. The Polaris Awards, signifying the highest standards of performance in the Inland Empire, celebrate outstanding public relations tactics and programs.

Huntington Beach Surf City Nights: Bonne Foi Beauty Showcases Anti-Aging Products in Downtown Autumn Open House Event

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bonne Foi Beauty Products, an anti-aging skin care line, is proud to host its first Autumn Open House event in downtown Huntington Beach on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Bonne Foi will feature its full line of anti-aging skin care and hair care products for guests to try at its Open House.

LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, has hired David Colwell as vice president of corporate strategy

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it hired David Colwell as vice president of corporate strategy. The position is a newly created role that will focus heavily on developing the company's long-term business strategy and providing strategic guidance through its current growth mode.

Victoria Texas Mom and Make-Up Artist Takes Success to Online Web Portal: Beauty and Fashion by Christina

VICTORIA, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Makeup Artist Christina Sanchez has been passionate about makeup and skin care for quite some time. She is a family woman and a mother, who is a professional makeup artist with a small retail store in Victoria. Christina has a customer oriented approach that has won her success in her terrestrial ventures. She has now taken that success to a new online store located at Christina-Fashion.com.

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