Monthly Archives: March 2014

Digital Dailies company DAX LLC to be acquired by Prime Focus Technologies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus (BSE:532748) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DAX LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications to the entertainment industry.
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Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 7, 2014 including to California State Council on Developmental Disabilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Rebecca Stilling, 59, of Sacramento, has...
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Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Names South Bay Education Advocate as 2014 Woman of the Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) selected Leanne Huebner, an Executive Board Member for the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, as...

Global Green Light Day is March 20, 2014: A Powerful Day to Think, Speak and Take Benevolent Action

SEATTLE, Wash., March 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Spreading goodness and happiness in the world' - that's the heart of Global Green Light Day (GGLD). This new growing global movement is initiated by Marilyn Schoeman, of Seattle, Washington. Creator of the Green Light system, the foundation of GGLD, features a new model of communication. It introduces a unique and powerful way to think, speak and take expansive, benevolent action. (Press Release)

Chicago Music Conference 2014 Brings Together Indie Labels, Hip Hop Veterans and Career Workshops

CHICAGO, Ill., March 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Executive and AandR Rep's from major and reputable independent record labels along with other music industry power brokers and insiders will be in Gurnee, Illinois June 27-29, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center for the Chicago Music Conference. (Press Release)

Chillbox Greek Frozen Yogurt Arrives in the USA

PALISADES PARK, N.J., March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chillbox Greek frozen yogurt chain of stores is expanding its presence outside Europe, with a strategic partnership with LYMEL HOLDINGS LLC that has acquired the exclusive master franchise for development across the USA. After a rapid expansion in the highly demanding European market, with recent store openings in Russia, Austria and Hungary, Chillbox is now present in over 73 locations in 11 countries. An additional 220 stores are committed to open in 2014-2015. (Press Release)

EaseUS Offers Free XP Data Transfer Tool for System Upgrade/Migration

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of PC data mover/transfer, backup and disaster recovery strategy and storage management software, always develops innovative PC tools. As for the end of tech support and updates for Windows XP, most XP users choose to upgrade the system to Windows 7 or Windows 8 in order to avoid unpredictable security risks. (Press Release)

A New Research Study Has Concluded that Dark Energy Probably Does Not Exist

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, March 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Pantheory Research Organization, a new study of type 1a supernova data has concluded, for the first time, that dark energy probably does not exist. The paper is entitled 'An Alternative Universe-Scale Analytic Metrology and Related Cosmological Model.' The paper was published in the February 2014 issue of the journal of Applied Physics Research, by the Canadian Center of Science and Education. (Press Release)

Default management technology company, Quandis Inc, named to 2014 HW TECH100 List

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced that it earned a spot on HousingWire magazine's 2014 HWTECH 100 list. Quandis is among 23 companies recognized in the servicing category of the list.
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Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi Introduces Legislation to Prevent Excessive School Administrator Compensation – AB 2710

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, announced his introduction of Assembly...

Global Health Leader Njekwa Lumbwe to Attend Hendersonville Premiere of 'A Unified Presence' March 22

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., March 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global health initiative leader, Njekwa Lumbwe, national coordinator of the Palliative Care Alliance of Zambia, is the guest of honor at a Hendersonville premiere film screening of 'A Unified Presence,' on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. at Hendersonville High School Auditorium. Lumbwe will host a 'talk back' session for audience members following the viewing. A V.I.P. welcome reception for Lumbwe will precede the event from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Palliative Care Clinic. (Press Release)

Mortgage industry expert Mark Johnson joins ReverseVision as Customer Support Manager

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that industry expert Mark Johnson has joined its team in the role of Customer Service Manager. Johnson, who brings more than twenty years of reverse mortgage expertise, replaces Joseph Rinner who has moved into the role of Product Manager.

Global DMS Named to HousingWire Magazine's Inaugural HW TECH100 List

LANSDALE, Pa., March 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that HousingWire magazine designated the company to its new HW TECH100(TM) list. The list honors the 100 most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy. Global DMS is one of only six companies to be recognized in the valuations category. (Press Release)

Bugatta, the highly esteemed bar, restaurant, events and wedding venue, hosted CBS wrap party for 'The Crazy Ones'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Bugatta Supper Club, which has been hosting wrap parties for hit TV shows, movies, extravagant weddings and even the Academy Awards, today announced that it hosted the wrap party for the CBS hit comedy, 'The Crazy Ones,' starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The party featured some of the tastiest drinks and mouthwatering food in Los Angeles.

Chillbox, the Original and All Natural Greek Yogurt Company is Coming to the United States from Athens

PALISADES PARK, N.J., March 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As fascination with Greek yogurt continues to sweep across America, Chillbox SA has recently announced it has earned exclusive franchising rights to open and operate Greek yogurt stores nationwide. (Press Release)

Wisconsin Native Launches Her Debut Novel to Promote Awareness of Teen Bullying

MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Julie Otzelberger shows the bully what it's like to be on the other side, while showing the victim how to overcome obstacles through volunteer work. 'The Cat That Went To Homecoming' (ISBN: 9781612358215; paper) published by Fire and Ice Young Adult Books, was released on Amazon as a Kindle edition, and on Lulu in both paperback and ebook on February 24, 2014. (Press Release)

King of Selfies Courts Ellen DeGeneres

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Celebrity talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres was sent a selfie machine two years ago, she could have made history with it. The Quik Pod, from Fromm Works, Inc., the 'ultimate selfie machine' as described by the inventor, is an extendable smartphone holder with a built in selfie mirror.

California Inventor Patents New Way to Support Windmill Blades and Triple Amount of Energy Extracted from the Wind

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. inventor Kamen George Kamenov today announced that he has patented a new way to support windmill blades and to triple the amount of energy extracted from the wind. U.S. Patent #8629570 has been assigned to these wind turbine blades with reinforcing, supporting and stabilizing components and enlarged swept area.

Mission from Hollywood to Berlin Tackling Licensing and Copyright led by National Association of Record Industry Professionals

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) led a delegation on a mission of commerce, culture and copyright advocacy from Hollywood to Berlin during September 2013 to stimulate entertainment economic activities in both countries. The mission resulted in music placements in American productions, including a German artist, and renewed interest in international creative collaborations.
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Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Drought Legislation to assist drought-affected communities and provide funding to better use local water supplies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Saturday, as California grapples with the driest period in its history, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation...
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to the California Gambling Control Commission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has announced the following appointments. Tiffany Conklin, 34, of Sacramento, has been appointed...
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Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 28, 2014 including to State Board of Food and Agriculture

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Donald Bransford, 66, of Colusa, has...

Mojave National Preserve's Artist-in-Residence program to feature 'Mojave Moonlight' by Photographer Tom Lowe

BARSTOW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve's Artist-in-Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation,' says Linda Slater, Chief of Interpretation, 'because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millennia of history.'

Lakewood College Recognized as one of America's Top Military-Friendly Colleges

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Lakewood College the designation of a Top Military-Friendly College in its 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities, just released in print, and available online. (Press Release)

Midland Resort and Convention Center to be Sold

MIDLAND, Mich., March 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HVS Capital Corp has been exclusively appointed to sell the 235-room Midland Resort and Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. This full-service hotel possesses nearly double the meeting space of any other property in the market, along with a sizable indoor recreation area that includes a lap pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a children's play area and a game room. (Press Release)

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center welcomes Senior Consultant Cheryl Doege in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Cheryl Doege as a senior consultant to their national employee benefits consulting practice. Doege brings 23 years of experience in human resources and benefits consulting to EPIC with specialties in benefit program design and funding strategies.

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