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Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Pardee co-host 'Introduction to Palliative Care 101' in Hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Western North Carolina residents who wish to learn more about compassionate care during serious illness are invited to attend an event co-hosted by Four Seasons Compassion for Life and Pardee Hospital. The Lunch and Learn, 'Introduction to Palliative Care 101,' will be noon Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the Pardee Signature Care Clinic in Blue Ridge Mall. (Press Release)
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center adds Tiffany McClellan as Regional Director of Employee Benefits
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tiffany McClellan has joined the firm as Regional Director Employee Benefits. McClellan brings 16 years of experience in strategic market planning, sales organizational leadership, new product/service development and health and welfare plan consulting to the firm.
New York's Premier Event Planning Company, EMRG Media, Announces Its Event Planner Expo, October 8 at The Metropolitan Pavilion
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media is proud to announce its annual Event Planner Expo - a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street, on October 8, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year, the event will be hosted by Celebrity Event and Wedding Planner Colin Cowie. (Press Release)
The Village of Elgin Winery Announces the 32nd Harvesting of the Vine Festival to take place September 20 and 21
ELGIN, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 32nd Anniversary of Arizona's Oldest Wine Festival, held at the Village of Elgin Winery in downtown Elgin, Ariz. Once again the focus will be on enjoying the libations of the vine with friends and family; with arts and crafts, Arizona Blues legend Buzz and the Soul Senders performing and local foods available from vendors. (Press Release)
New System Captures Full Potential of the iPhone 6 NFC Capabilities for 'Smart' Consumer Goods
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading RFID specialist eAgile Inc. announced their eTap(TM) solution today for an intelligent packaging solution for consumer products utilizing near field communication (NFC). This announcement is concurrent with Apple's(R) news that the new iPhone(R) 6 will join the rest of the smartphone marketplace incorporating NFC capabilities. (Press Release)
Natalia Alexandria Announces Launch of 'Your Life IQ'
VERO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natalia Alexandria, highly sought-after life coach, unveils her latest book 'YOUR LIFE IQ' (ISBN: 9780578138107). This new book helps readers develop their innate ability to solve life challenges and provides all the tools necessary to ignite a thriving mind-body-spirit. (Press Release)
Keyboardist Isha Love Pours 'Jars of Waters' with Her New Solo Piano CD Release
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With ten gospel-tinged jazz originals and four unique interpretations of traditional spiritual hymns, Isha Love's "Jars of Waters" is a tall refreshing glass to drink from. When the fingers of Isha Love glide across the piano, a dazzling cascade of melody rushes forth spraying the atmosphere like the mist from a waterfall.
Artist Cites Empathy for Victims Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton in Latest Decision in Upcoming Exhibit
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Public outrage over the announcement to exhibit the hacked nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton by artist XVALA at a St. Petersburg art gallery next month has altered the artist's and gallery's plans, via a series of persuasive online petitions. The L.A. artist who planned to display the newly leaked images of celebrities Lawrence and Upton, along with other celebrity compromised images, will, instead, feature the artist's self-shot, life-size, nude images next month at Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA). (Press Release)
SavePro Insurance Solutions addition to Premier Insurance Services brand adds commercial insurance products
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Protector Holdings, LLC, a joint venture of EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) and Dowling Capital Partners, today announced the acquisition of Northern California's SavePro Insurance Solutions. Addition to Premier Insurance Services brand adds auto, homeowners and commercial insurance products and Latino service markets.
TeamSnap, TEAM 1 SPORTS Join Forces for Live Video Streaming
BOULDER, Colo. and LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by nearly 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing activities, today announced an exciting new partnership with TEAM 1 SPORTS, the new ultimate amateur sports digital network, to provide complimentary live video streaming software to all TeamSnap clients. (Press Release)
Recently Leaked Nude Images of Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton to be Displayed in XVALA Show in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA) announces that the recently leaked nude images of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Supermodel Kate Upton will be the latest additions to L.A. artist XVALA's 'Fear Google' campaign and will be on display to the public, unaltered, in the artist's upcoming show 'No Delete' next month at CACA's The Showroom; located in the Warehouse Arts District in Saint Petersburg, Florida. (Press Release)
Lone Star EMMY Chapter of NATAS Announces New Executive Director
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, August 20, the Lone Star Emmy Chapter announced Terry Markis as their new Executive Director. Markis has been with the organization as the Chapter Administrator since January 2005. She fills the position previously held by Misti Torres McCarty, the chapter's longtime Executive Director, who passed away in 2013. (Press Release)
Teams from all armed service branches to launch personal watercraft in 'Never Quit Challenge' 2014 in Calif.
TUSTIN, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It's time for several teams of war-injured military veterans and active servicemen participating in the 'Never Quit Challenge' organized by Shawn Alladio to put their personal watercraft into the Pacific Ocean and do what they've always done - finish the job. Event to help Wounded Veterans Charities.
Court Officially Affirms New Calif. Prevailing Wage Law
Supporters Hail Victory for Bipartisanship, Economy and California Taxpayers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Last Friday, after hearing arguments from both sides in the...
Reverse Mortgage Expert Jeffrey Taylor says HECM Reverse Mortgages Have Less Risk for Lenders
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to reverse mortgage expert Jeffrey Taylor, a ReverseVision board member and president of Wendover Consulting, mortgage lenders offering the HUD-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) will find that originating reverse loans carries fewer risks than traditional mortgages.
Breakthroughs in Biblical Research Revealed in New Book
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Science Proving Creationism' (ISBN: 9780961809850), by Professor Solomon Huriash, is the only book of its kind on the market that literally proves each and every verse of the Biblical story of creation is in sync with the teachings of modern science. A project like this has never been done before. (Press Release)
In 'Tattoo Nation' Director Eric Schwartz takes viewers on fact-filled and eye-popping journey through the tattoo experience
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 'Tattoo Nation' began as a simple series of portrait photography sessions and grew to become an 86-minute exploration of the art of ink-on-flesh by director Eric Schwartz. Now available for streaming or purchase on DVD, 'Tattoo Nation' is emerging as the definitive look at how tattoos went from underground and illegal to mass acceptance and the status of art.
Calif. Legislature Approves Bill Focused on Seafood Mislabeling – SB1138
SACAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, the Calif. State Senate gave final legislative approval to Senate Bill 1138. The bill, by Senator Alex...
To Combat Calif. Hit-and-Run Problem, Assemblyman Gatto Sends Two Landmark Bills to Gov. Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, advocates for street safety are celebrating as two landmark bills by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles), which seek...
Plastic Bag Ban Would Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags in California, approved by Assembly – SB 270
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Calif. State Assembly approved SB 270 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), Senator Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles)...
Solutions Direct launches email marketing platform with automated push technology for promotion on a shoestring
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Everyone these days is looking for ways to save money, while making money. So, what's the answer? A new advertising company, Solutions Direct, thinks it knows. It starts with automated push technology. It can help with the simplest of projects such as increasing traffic to a new website to handling more advanced advertising campaigns for global corporations.
Calif. Student Social-Media Privacy Bill Passes Legislature – 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...
Attorney Stanley D. Prowse of San Diego North County Embraces Mobile Tech for Law Information Portal
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In response to the growing demand for sound legal information available over the internet, Certified Family Law Specialist Stan Prowse in San Diego has released an updated mobile-friendly version of his comprehensive and easy to understand legally oriented web site. Easy access to helpful legal information is now available 24/7/365, optimized for all devices and web platforms.
'Legends of Surf Music' concert in San Diego to benefit Wounded Warrior Homes
VISTA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Stars and Stripes Events, a concert production company located in Escondido, Calif., is promoting a surf rock concert with former members of eight of the best known famous surf rock bands of the sixties. The promoter will donate 10 percent of ticket sales directly to Wounded Warrior Homes also located in Vista Calif. The 'Legends of Surf Music' concert is at the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista on October 25.
Calif. Bill of Rights for seniors in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly approved by Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the California State Assembly voted 55-16 to approve a bill by Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) that...
Prevailing Wage Law Ruled Constitutional
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil issued a tentative ruling upholding Senate Bill 7 – a bipartisan law enacted in 2013 that is designed to encourage more of California’s Charter Cities to pay Prevailing Wage on locally-funded construction projects. In response to today’s developments, Dale Howard, spokesperson for Smart Cities Prevail – California’s leading research and education authority on Prevailing Wage issues – issued the following statement.
The Prospect of 'Empowered Living' Could Motivate Millions to Plan for Long Term Care, ACSIA Partners Says
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today ACSIA Partners introduces the concept of 'empowered living,' an idea they hope will catch on to help solve a big national problem: lack of planning for long term care. (Press Release)
Larkin McLean's New Album 'Ladybug' Flies with Her Distinctive Smartly Lyrical Pop Music
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Larkin McLean got her start sitting in at jazz clubs, taking piano lessons from Sarah Vaughan's accompanist George Gaffney, and studying Flamenco dance. You can hear it woven eloquently throughout her new record on iTunes, 'Ladybug.' A follow-up to the well-received 'If You're a Wild Girl, Say Aye,' McLean first hit the scene with her self-titled album.
Inc. 5000 Ranks United Shore in top 25 percent of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies
TROY, Mich., Aug. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With three year sales growth of 480 percent, United Shore ranked No. 1071 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies. United Shore, parent company of top wholesale mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage, is revolutionizing lending from a commodity to a service based business. (Press Release)
Greenwald Picked as Liaison Counsel for GM Recall Lawsuits
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The multidistrict-litigation court currently overseeing more than 100 class actions and numerous personal injury lawsuits against General Motors has appointed attorney Robin L. Greenwald of Weitz and Luxenberg to serve as liaison counsel. (Press Release)
TeamSnap Acquires EasyTeamManager
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by nearly 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing activities, today announced it has completed acquisition of Easy Team Manager assets from Lone Tree, Colorado-based Kranitz Enterprises, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Press Release)
Titan Capital Solutions Jumbo Correspondent Mortgage Program Has Historic Lock Month in June 2014, Adds 7 Approved Sellers in Q2
DENVER, Colo., Aug. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned jumbo correspondent investment subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., has announced June 2014 was its largest lock month in both volume and dollar amount since its inception in October 2012. (Press Release)
Tenorshare Launches iPhone Care Pro to Fix all iOS Problems
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare is excited to announce the new release of Tenorshare iPhone Care Pro. This new product is an advanced iOS system care toolbox to help users manage files, speed-up devices, back-up and restore data, fix iOS stuck issues, unlock password, and more. It aims to tweak iOS devices to enable top performance, thus it can better serve iPhone/iPad/iPod users. (Press Release)
IDS Launches Mortgage Compliance Resource Center for Doc Prep Clients
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) announced it has launched a comprehensive 'Resources' website within its flagship doc prep system idsDoc. The main feature of the site, a compliance-focused blog authored by IDS Compliance Officer Jonathan Johnson, was made available to clients through the idsDoc doc prep platform on Aug. 8. (Press Release)
SecuGen announces new Combination Fingerprint and Contactless Smartcard Reader, the Hamster Pro Duo CL
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced that it will be showing at the Global Identity Summit in Tampa, Fla., a completely new device that combines a contactless smartcard reader with SecuGen's FAP 20 certified, optical fingerprint sensor, the U20. This new product, the Hamster Pro Duo CL(TM), is housed in a sleek new case and provides convenient access to dual mode authentication for enhanced security.
Landmark California Water Conservation package heads to Governor Amidst summer 2014 drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Most homeowners want cheaper water bills, says Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). If provided the infrastructure, they'd gladly use recycled water or water-efficient technologies to wash cars and irrigate lawns. Many cities have vast reservoirs of recycled water. If offered a market, they'd gladly allow the water to be used for more than just landscaping medians.
Calif. Legislation to Protect Healthcare Workers Headed to Governor – SB 1299
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Senate Bill 1299 authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Padilla) won final legislative approval today in the State Senate. The bill would require hospitals to establish comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans. According to the bill's backers, "Violent attacks at California hospitals underscore need for more healthcare worker protections."
ArteQuesta has announced new artwork will be added to the Israeli Masters Collection to preserve Israeli art and culture
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ArteQuesta, a fine art investment company has announced new artworks to be added to the Israeli Masters Collection as part of their continued effort to preserve Israeli art and culture. The collection was created over ten years ago to gather and preserve historically significant artworks and artifacts by Israeli artists during Israel's diaspora and the emergence of the Jewish state in 1948.
Civic Resource Group unites multi-vendor applications and services on common platform with CivicConnect
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group today announced that it is initiating the City Development Ecosystem, a group which is chartered to promote new software models for civic organizations to take advantage of next generation applications and cloud infrastructure. It is software interoperability among multiple vendors that makes the City Development Ecosystem possible.
Calif. Gov. Brown, Attorney General Harris and Legislative Leaders Announce Unaccompanied Minor Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins and members of the Latino Legislative Caucus announced legislation to provide legal services to the unaccompanied minors arriving in California from Central America.
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation – New Laws Signed Aug. 21, 2014
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills, including AB 1455 by Assemblymember Nora Campos (D-San Jose) - Pupils: bullying: counseling services, and AB 1583 by Assemblymember Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach) - Controller: state funds: reporting. Complete list follows.
California Military Sexual Assault Legislation Signed by Governor Brown
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 1422 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The law removes investigations and prosecutions of military sexual assault cases from the chain of command in the California Military Department ensuring that there is no conflict of interest in the evaluation and prosecution of sexual assault cases. SB 1422 goes into effect on January 1, 2015.
State Legislature Passes Bill Streamlining California Solar Permitting – AB 2188
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D– Torrance), was approved today by the State Legislature with...
Cogensia Continues to Expand with the Announcement of 8 New Hires for Customer-Centric Marketing
CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In order to continue to deliver on the promise of customer-centric marketing, Cogensia welcomes 8 new hires to its staff. (Press Release)
Bill to Mandate Child-Abuse Training for California Teachers Clears Senate – AB 1432
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) bill to strengthen training requirements and prevent child abuse in schools passed the...
State Legislature Approves California High School Advanced Computer Science Bill – SB 1200
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SB 1200 by Calif. State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) won final legislative approval after a unanimous bipartisan vote of...
Calif. Senate Approves Innovation Awards for Creative Californians to Help Streamline State Government – AB 2138
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Good-government advocates rejoiced today after the California Senate passed the Innovation Awards bill by a vote of 31-4, says...
Covered California access to Vision Care for Adults heads to Senate for Vote – AB 1877
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblyman Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) announced that his bill to improve access to vision care for adults...
DCH Toyota Dealership Car Thief Arrested after Making Off with 3 Client Vehicles Left for Repair Work
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On August 19, 2014, at approximately 1700 hours, officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a car thief...
NOMOREHEX Launches New Informational Website
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NOMOREHEX (nomorehex.org), the online resource for trivalent chromium technology, has been launched to alert manufacturers and electroplaters of the pending European mandate banning the use of hexavalent decorative chromium chemistry in virtually all products finished in or exported into the EU. (Press Release)
