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Jovare brings unique jewelry hand crafted in South Africa to the US Fashion Marketplace
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Introducing Jovare, a collection of handcrafted, affordable jewelry from Africa that caters to the woman who wants a distinctive look. Suitable for both casual and formal wear, the jewelry will be sold online exclusively online. The Jovare wearable art line will not be available in retail stores.
New 'Peon' Device Makes Water from Thin Air; Feeding Plants in an Innovative New Conservation Effort
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water - well - out of thin air. It's all thanks to Canada's Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3 percent of the world's water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose. (Press Release)
HOARDERS TV Star Cory Chalmers will be making guest appearance at newest Steri-Clean franchise opening in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cable TV Star and lead expert of the hit television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise owned by Chapin Fowler is hosting the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting on November 14 at 4:30 p.m. held at the chamber office at One Capitol Mall, suite 300 Sacramento.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. Acquires Frontier Bank, FSB dba El Paseo Bank – Its Third Acquisition in Coachella Valley
PALM DESERT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCMKTS:FBBN / OTC Markets FBBN) announced today that it purchased substantially all the assets and liabilities of Frontier Bank, FSB dba El Paseo Bank through a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC.
IDS Creates Internal Team to Manage Mortgage Doc Prep System Integrations
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has created an internal team devoted solely to developing and maintaining integrations between its flagship document preparation system, idsDoc, and its third-party partners. (Press Release)
ProSem Direct, Inc. Teaches People How to Realize Profits Rarely Seen in Any Industry
HAMBURG, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, wholesalers and manufacturers generate nine billion dollars worth of excess inventory, says ProSem Direct, Inc. That's a lot of product waiting to be cashed in on. A new website - ProSemDirect.com - shows people how. It gives them the resources they need to start a liquidation business through online tools and educational seminars provided by experienced industry experts within the wholesale and liquidation market. (Press Release)
Artist Marta Thoma Hall Makes Sculpture Transforming Bottles while Day Job Includes Designer Audiophile Headphones
SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The 'Brain Works' sculpture in San Jose, is the latest public art installation for artist Marta Thoma Hall, who is also president of Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. For Hall, the process of designing a new line of headphones or subwoofers is no different than creating, say, a piece of sculpture.
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Nov. 4, 2014 including to California State Independent Living Council
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Alene Shimazu, 52, of Sacramento,...
Alex Padilla Statement On His Election as California Secretary of State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Alex Padilla released the following statement after being declared the winner in California's 2014 mid-term election...
Oxyrase, Inc. Appoints Casey Zace as President
MANSFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oxyrase, Inc. announced that current General Manager Casey Zace will assume the role of President effective today. Exiting President James C. Copeland, Ph.D. will remain with the company as Chief Technology Officer and will also remain as Chairman of the Board. (Press Release)
$30 Billion U.S. Telecomm Private Line Services Market Starts to Decline, says Insight Research Corp.
DURANGO, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The $30 billion U.S. private line services market has finally entered a period of no growth, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private line had always been a growth market for telcos and has been tracked by Insight for more than 18 years showing steadily increasing revenue growth. Yet the market is expected to decline 2.3 percent over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based Internet services allow customers to get higher bandwidth at lower costs which, in turn, is putting downward pressure on private line revenues. (Press Release)
Documentary Film director Eric Schwartz shows Chicano contribution to worldwide body-art culture
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Tattoos adorn the bodies of over 45 million Americans and the phenomenon of ink-on-flesh is now global. One area often overlooked when discussing tattoo art is the contribution of the Chicano community. 'The elevation of the tattoo to the status of art can be directly traced to Chicano culture,' notes Eric Schwartz, director of the documentary motion picture, 'Tattoo Nation.'
MCT Trading's new secondary marketing technology platform MCTlive! earns Release of the Year Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized industry leader in risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, is pleased to announce that MCTlive!, MCT's best-in-class secondary marketing software platform, has been selected as the winner of Mortgage Technology magazine's 2014 Release of the Year Award.
The Original Patented Selfie Stick Proves 10 Years Later that Not all Selfie Poles are Created Equal
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- When Wayne Fromm invented and patented the Quik Pod, the original 'selfie stick,' more than 10 years ago, he had no idea how popular selfies would become. In fact, according to an article in Psychology Today, selfies have redefined how we document experiences.
SuperFly Magazine Publisher Gloria Goldwater announces New Book on Her Untold Story of Hip-Hop Legacy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- New book, 'SuperFly - My Untold Story of Hip-Hop' (ISBN: 9780991356010), authored by Gloria Goldwater, pulls back the curtain on how the popular hip-hop magazine, SuperFly, that launched in the early 90s, came to be and why it ultimately folded.
With focus on Ebola, many forget that every 4 hours a Californian is diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB)
OAKLAND, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ebola is dominating the news headlines, bringing public health into the spotlight. Tragically, thousands have died. In the U.S., public health departments everywhere are quickly learning about Ebola and taking measures to prevent an epidemic here; but they are not starting from scratch, says the California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA).
New web portal hopes to offer the best travel deal guide for Vegas Tourism
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It's not hard to lose money in Las Vegas, says new start-up VegasTourism.com. Remember the phrase, The house always wins? For the most part, gone are the days when hotel-casino heads figured that if they could get the tourists there, they'd spend so much money gambling it was worth it to sell prime rib plates for $4.99 and offer cheap entertainment.
5 Bars Communities will develop a Wireless Master Plan for the 73 Toll Road in Orange County
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities announced today that it has been selected as the chief wireless consultant for the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency's 73 Toll Road. Amid growing demands for high-speed mobile broadband connectivity, the addition of strategically and sensitively placed cell sites on the 73 Toll Road will improve safety and provide added convenience for commuters.
Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters: Great new style resumes can be 10 to 20 times more effective
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Great new style resumes can be 10 to 20 times more effective, says Robert Gerberg, creator of the TAPIT Worldwide System and author of 'The Professional Job Changing System,' and dozens of other books on job hunting. Gerberg has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+, with his 'Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters - 2015 Edition.' (Press Release)
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Oct. 22, 2014 including to California Film Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First, Thomas Davis, 56, of Sherman...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Oct. 21, 2014 including to California Travel and Tourism Commission
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. Clark Ducart, 53, of Crescent City, has...
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Oct. 20, 2014 including to California Department of Human Resources
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments. First, Richard Gillihan, 46, of Folsom, has...
Californians Can Still Access Over $37 million in Middle Class Tuition Assistance – AB 94
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chairman of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, called upon the California...
Rapid Prototypes announces beta launch of AdaptRM Time Tracking and Invoicing service
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Rapid Prototypes, Inc. today announced the release of its AdaptRM Time Tracking and Invoicing beta service. Already supporting unlimited numbers of devices, this release incorporates a new invoicing ability. This option not only allows the user to track time to their various projects, but also creates professional invoices for direct transmission to clients via their preferred method.
Rock Bottom Golf and Pro Golfer John Daly Tee Off with New Endorsement Deal
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TGIB Marketing, Inc., parent company to Rock Bottom Golf, just announced a new endorsement deal with pro golfer, John Daly. This is the company's first big endorsement deal and they are very excited about where it will go. (Press Release)
Energy Optimizers, USA ranks in Top 500 of INC Magazine list of 5,000 fastest growing U.S. companies
TIPP CITY, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Optimizers, USA, has earned a coveted place on INC. Magazine's list of the Top 500 of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the United States. The Tipp City-based energy management firm ranked at 484 based on its astounding 979 percent growth rate over a three-year period. (Press Release)
Jeremy Burcham named Chief Strategy Officer at The Compliance Group, Inc.
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG) today announced it has hired Jeremy Burcham as Chief Strategy Officer. Bringing nearly 14 years of quality control and operations experience, Burcham will be responsible for formulating, facilitating and communicating TCG's plans for the future.
ImmersiON-VRelia space exploration experience on GO Head Mounted Display at 75th Anniversary Open House
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ImmersiON-VRelia, the premier innovator in the HMD Virtual Reality sector, will exhibit at NASA's 75th Anniversary Open House. The event, set for October 18, 2014 at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, Calif., is expected to draw approximately 120,000 attendees.
Leawo Announces Zero Cost Blu-ray Player V1.8 with Disc Playback and Program UI Optimizations
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leawo Software today officially announced the roll-out of the 1.8 version of Blu-ray Player, including Blu-ray Player 1.8.0 and Blu-ray Player for Mac 1.8.0. These two Blu-ray media playback software tools, since the 1.8 version, are now available to anyone for free. Meanwhile, the upgrade fixed some problems: playback error of partial discs, disc menu error, Blu-ray disc loading error, program UI and workflow optimization, and more. (Press Release)
Amanda Leigh's Amateur Pole Art Showcase Pre-Halloween Party 2014 in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Everyday women will prove that the sport of pole dancing is no longer just for strippers when they take the stage, in costume, at a historical bikini bar on Sunday, October 26 during Amanda Leigh's Amateur Pole Art Showcase Pre-Halloween Party. Held at the World Famous Cheetahs Club Hollywood, show time begins at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m.
MeetingOne and Blue Sky Broadcast form Strategic Partnership
DENVER, Colo., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MeetingOne, a leading global Adobe Connect web conferencing reseller and integrated proprietary audio conferencing provider, today announced a partnership with Blue Sky Broadcast, a key provider of online learning and virtual event solutions. Utilizing Blue Sky Path's seamless integration to Adobe(R) Connect(TM), the partnership allows MeetingOne to resell Blue Sky Path(TM) to corporations, government agencies and academic institutions. (Press Release)
Foodies welcome new store in Burbank, Van Dorn Gourmets, offering complete line of Spices, Seasonings, Blends and Dip Mixes
BURBANK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Foodies on alert! After experiencing popularity and success through their online store of gourmet rubs, seasonings, spices and dips, Van Dorn Gourmets has recently announced the launch of their first brick and mortar store in Burbank, Calif. Featuring an expanded line and customer-first service the store has been met with quick enthusiasm and positive feedback from area food lovers.
Laguna College of Art and Design and Project Gado bring Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers to Getty Images
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), the West Coast's top fine art college, today announced with Project Gado that 1,000 pages of material from The Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers are now available on Getty Images. California Watercolorist Rex Brandt kept sketchbooks, photographs and archival materials that can now be viewed on the Getty Images website.
California Bill to Facilitate Texting to 911, Modernize Emergency Communications signed into Law – SB 1211
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Gov. Brown this past week signed Senate Bill 1211, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The bill moves...
Legislative Idea to Create California Aerospace Commission Announced
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past week, Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance) convened aerospace industry stakeholders for an Aerospace Advisory Council (Council)...
California Bill to Protect Campus Crime Victims signed into Law – AB 1433
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This past week, a closely watched and highly anticipated bill by Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) to "ensure...
Graziano's is Celebrating 20 Years and Raising Funds in October for the Adult Down Syndrome Center
NILES, Ill., Oct. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What if you could have a great meal, and do good at the same time? You can, because Graziano's Brick Oven Pizza continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary year by raising funds for Advocate Medical Group's Adult Down Syndrome Center in October. When guests mention the Adult Down Syndrome Center to their Graziano's server, 20 percent of their total food and beverage spend will be donated to the Center. (Press Release)
Stemming Business Losses related to Employee Divorces – A Better Online Solution from Starting Over Again
DENVER, Colo., Oct. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When an employer has an employee going through the difficult process of a divorce, it has been estimated that the overall loss to that employer can be devastating to the business as well as the employee - a loss to the business of up to $80,000. Starting Over Again is now offering employers a way to reduce these losses, through a 10 week dedicated program in both the U.S. and Canada. (Press Release)
First American Born Prima Bailarina of Flamenco, Clarissa Talve, Releases a Dancer's Memoirs in 'Dancers Never Die'
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarissa Talve, the first American born prima bailarina of the Flamenco, announces the release of her memoirs in her book 'Dancers Never Die' (ISBN 9781491280768; Dance Arts Press) on Amazon. In her memoir she vividly recalls a momentous career as a dancer and her battles with polio and TB, as well as giving a loving tribute to the artistry and talent that was the 'Golden Age of Flamenco.' (Press Release)
An Easier Way to Change Jobs: Seven job hunting myths that many people believe, and that cause them to fail
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a job market where 30 to 40 million resumes are being circulated all the time, Robert Gerberg, author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting, has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+, in his new book 'An Easier Way to Change Jobs (2015 Edition).' (Press Release)
MobiDev's report at Mobile App Europe 2014
NORCROSS, Ga., Oct. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MobiDev was invited to share a report at a conference named Mobile App Europe. It is a big IT event that took place between September 29 and October 1 in Berlin. The conference debuted this year and already set high standards in selecting participants - the leading people in the industry, including representatives of top IT companies. (Press Release)
Social Justice Advocate Interviews Transgender Federal Inmate about Abhorrent Healthcare
PETERSBURG, Va., Oct. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Social justice advocate, author, and inmate, Christopher Zoukis, recently met with Sangye Rinchen, a transgender federal prison inmate incarcerated for bank robbery at FCI Petersburg - a medium-security federal prison in Petersburg, Virginia. What he learned was frightening. (Press Release)
California Student Social-Media Privacy Bill Signed Into Law – AB 1442
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Social-media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have stoked concerns from parents about how to protect the privacy of...
Landmark California Plastic Bag Ban Signed into Law – SB 270
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/-- This week, Calif. Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 270 which will phase out single-use plastic bags in...
California Legislation to Create New Funding Stream for Water Efficiency Signed by Gov. Brown – AB 2636
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Another key water-conservation bill introduced by Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), and co-authored by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley),...
Angels Baseball selects 5 Bars to Deliver High-Speed Wi-Fi and DAS to Increase Efficiencies for Post Season Games
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars, an Irvine, Calif.-based premier provider of indoor and outdoor distributed antenna systems (DAS) and Wi-Fi(R) systems, has installed permanent neutral host DAS and Wi-Fi networks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Angel Stadium is a 45,483 seat facility and home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
IDS Mortgage Document Volume Indicates Spike in HELOCs in 2014
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to document volume data from mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have increased significantly among IDS customers in 2014. (Press Release)
California Legislation to Protect Healthcare Workers Signed into Law by Gov. Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 1299 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Padilla) was signed by Governor Brown this week. The bill...
Landmark California Recycled-Water Bill Signed by Gov. Brown as 2014 Drought Persists
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Most homeowners want cheaper water bills. If provided the infrastructure, they'd gladly use recycled water to wash cars...
California Bill of Rights for senior RCFE residents, to reform oversight of assisted living centers, singed into law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ Calif. Governor Jerry Brown’s signing this week of several bills to aid California seniors by improving oversight of assisted living...
