Monthly Archives: September 2015

Gmate SMART mobile app for diabetes monitoring launches in all Kmart pharmacies

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philosys, Inc. announces today that all Kmart pharmacies nationwide are now offering the Gmate(R) SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System, the latest in mHealth technology for diabetes management. Gmate SMART is available in all Kmart pharmacies as of September 2015. The Gmate SMART meter and App deliver fast and accurate blood glucose test results right to your smartphone. (Press Release)

Get Sexy This Halloween with a Killer Costume from Envy Corner

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Envy Corner announces their launch of high quality Halloween costumes at unbeatable prices. The decision to move forward with this came from the President of the company, Armen Leylekian, a very successful entrepreneur whose business practices are based on customer demand satisfaction enablement.

VLP Law Group welcomes Affordable Housing Partner Tamara L. Osborne in Los Angeles

PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Tamara L. Osborne has joined the firm's Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice as a partner based in Los Angeles. Prior to joining VLP, Ms. Osborne was Senior Vice President in the equity production group of a large national syndication company.
Chris Merrill

Todos Santos Writers Workshop 2016 offers seminars and craft workshops in the art of Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction and More

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, has joined the lineup of literary talents featured at the 2016 Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) January 24 -30. The center for creative writing located in the historic pueblo magico of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico is in its third year.

Empaxis, Specialists in Back-Office Outsourcing for Investment Management Firms, Opens London Office: Empaxis Europe Limited

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Empaxis Data Management, experts in middle and back-office outsourcing for investment management firms, recently announced expansion into the European market. Empaxis has opened an office in London and has launched Empaxis Europe Limited. Empaxis has also appointed Stefano Nocera to direct the European operations.

U.S. Olympian Justin Reiter files suit and challenges International Olympic Committee in Swiss court

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Olympian Justin Reiter (2014 - Sochi Winter Olympics US Alpine Snowboarding National Team), who rose to national fame in 2013 as the Olympic athlete who had made his pickup truck his home in order to afford top level training, has filed suit in Switzerland against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) seeking to modify the schedule for the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics.

Montana CPA Tech Firm, JOSEPH EVE Named Intacct Partner of the Month

KALISPELL, Mont., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JOSEPH EVE, a firm of experienced accounting and technology professionals, was named Intacct Partner of the Month for August 2015. In July, JOSEPH EVE (JE) was named an Intacct Premier Partner. (Press Release)

LeaseAccelerator SaaS Achieves SAP Certification as Powered by SAP NetWeaver

GREAT FALLS, Va., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator Inc., the market-leader in Equipment Lease Management (ELM) software, today announced that its LeaseAccelerator(R) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has attained SAP-certification with SAP's ERP platform as powered by the SAP NetWeaver(R) platform. LeaseAccelerator(R) has been proven to integrate with SAP(R) solutions, offering the most advanced capital lease accounting capabilities available to equipment lessees. (Press Release)

Quandis' Military Search Service helps protect U.S. Servicemembers in multiple areas of lending

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced that it has extended its Military Search Service to locate active duty military personnel in other facets of consumer lending for compliance adherence.

Nothing is off limits in Kat Radley's Comedy Debut from Uproar Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Uproar Entertainment announces the debut comedy CD from the dynamic and talented KAT RADLEY. Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy's National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the Final Four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival.

Tammy DeWitt and Tom Welch Join Bank of Southern California N.A.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) welcomes Tom Welch as Senior Vice President, SBA Department Manager and Tammy DeWitt as Vice President, SBA Loan Underwriting Manager to its seasoned team of Southern California bankers. Both Mr. Welch and Ms. Dewitt have been in the banking industry for 37 years and both have over 27 years of SBA and conventional lending and relationship management experience.

E-VAI: the Artificial Intelligence Platform from Eularis Changes Rules of Pharma Marketing

NEW YORK, N.Y. and Tokyo, Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eularis announces today the release of E-VAI, the latest development in sophisticated artificial intelligence technology delivering next generation analytics and decision making to Pharma marketers globally. E-VAI changes the game for marketers struggling to understand and get value from their marketing. (Press Release)

RedFin POS launches point-of-sale solutions website highlighting brand independence, managed customer support

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RedFin today announced the launch of a new, rebranded website to illustrate the company's core focus in point of sale (POS) solutions for restaurant and retail environments. The new site highlights the emphasis on POS brand independence, in-house hardware and software customer support, and secure access to its certified payment processing gateway. (Press Release)
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

AB 1492: Mike Gatto's California Crime-Solving DNA Bill Passes, heads to Gov's Desk

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In December 2014, a Court of Appeal dealt a blow to law enforcement and the use of DNA in...

Cadillac Restorer Frank Nicodemus Honored for His 50 Years of Vintage Car Restoration

LAKEVILLE, Conn., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lime Rock Park presented one very special trophy as part of its 'Sunday in the Park' concours d'elegance over the Labor Day weekend, this one to Frank Nicodemus of Wappinger's Falls, N.Y. in honor of his fiftieth year in restoring vintage cars. (Press Release)

Keep Kids Safe: On-Bus Camera System Catches Drivers Who Ignore School Bus Stop-Arms

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Across America millions of students travel to school in the more than 100,000 school buses that transport students daily, says Curtiss Routh of Radio Engineering Industries. As they get on or off the bus, each child is in danger of being hit by a motorist who disobeys the flashing red light of the bus's stop arm signal. (Press Release)

'Foster's Animal World TV' Takes a Bite Out of Cyber Bullying for Animal Rescue

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As an African American dog photographer, director Foster Corder has always had a special affinity and vision for animals. Over the years, his photographic and film contributions have laid the groundwork for some of the most prominent canine experts in the field. With his two hit web series 'Foster's Animal World TV' and 'Conversations with a Pit Bull' he has solidified himself as a preeminent voice for thousands of dogs, particularly those abused and in the shelters.

Kurt Emans joins Energy Optimizers USA in Ohio as senior project manager

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kurt Emans has joined Energy Optimizers, USA, as a senior project manager, effective Sept. 1, 2015. In this role, he will take the lead in implementing projects in the field, including developing full-scale project plans; defining project scope, goals and deliverables; and ensuring projects meet overall client expectations. (Press Release)

What's in a Name? Visit Blend Indoor Outdoor in Avondale Florida to Find Out

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blend - a lifestyle retailer showcasing artfully curated furniture and decor - brings a much needed breath of fresh, open air to the home furnishings market in the Jacksonville area. The newly hatched shop is opening its Parisian blue doors for a grand opening soirée this month and the community is invited to attend. (Press Release)
Assemblymember Isadore Hall - Feb 14 2013

DUMP TRUMP: Calif. State Senate Calls on California to Divest from Donald Trump

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California State Senate has approved a measure by Senator Isadore Hall, III (D – South Bay) that publicly...
Anthony Rendon

AB 825: Rendon's California Public Utilities Commission Reform Package Unanimously Approved, Sent to Gov's Desk

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The State Legislature unanimously approved a package of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reform measures proposed by Assemblyman Anthony...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

AB 1164: Gatto Bill to Protect Calif. Water-Conscious Residents from Government Fines Awaits Governor's Signature

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ In some California cities, including the city of Glendale, residents are prohibited from installing drought-tolerant landscaping synthetic grass to reduce...
Isadore Hall III

Calif. Legislation to Modernize and Diversify Development at the Port of LA Approved by Legislature

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week , the California State Legislature has given its approval to a package of bills by Senator...

Comedian SHANG Hosts Big Daddy Kane 'SUPERFLY' Release Party with Author Gloria Goldwater

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Author Gloria Goldwater opens our eyes to the Golden Age of hip-hop music, as it grew from a localized sub-culture to a worldwide lifestyle in 'SuperFly - My Untold Story of Hip-Hop' (ISBN: 978-0991356003). Her writing revisits her wide-eyed enthusiasm as she launched her improbable magazine publishing career, dedicating herself to a genre that was still unfamiliar to mainstream America and a wide array of artists who were just beginning what would become legendary careers.

Summer of Data Breaches: Weitz and Luxenberg Investigating Excellus-Lifetime Healthcare Data Breach

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal injury and class action law firm Weitz and Luxenberg today announced it has begun investigating cases arising from the recently discovered hacking of 10.5 million Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield customers' confidential records. (Press Release)
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gatto Legislation to Create Greater Transparency and Disclosure for Calif. Government Officials Receives Approval, sent to Gov. Brown

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A key reform by Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale) to increase financial-disclosure requirements and modernize the forms used by...
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

SB792: Calif. Senate Approves Bill to Protect Children in Day Care, Heads to Governor's Desk

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Calif. State Senate today gave final approval to SB 792 authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia), on a...
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

AB 1116: Calif. Bill to Keep Your TV from Spying on You Heads to Governor's Desk

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Glendale), joined by members of his committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, authored AB 1116,...

Family Pirate Night at The Avenue Viera in Florida Sept. 19

VIERA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening as The Avenue Viera celebrates National Talk Like a Pirate Day at Family Pirate Night on September 19, 2015! Family Pirate Night will feature live entertainment, giveaways and prizes for the best dressed pirate. (Press Release)

NYC Event Planner Expo Delivers Business Deals and Networking Opportunities

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media is excited to announce its annual Event Planner Expo - a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Press Release)

KCLI: Shareholder Issues Letter to Board of Directors, Believes Proposed 'Go-Private' Transaction Structured Unfairly

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 9, 2015, Sherow Management, LLC, an outside shareholder, sent a letter addressed to the Kansas City Life Insurance Co (NASDAQ:KCLI) Board Chairman in response to the Company's proposed 'Go-Private' Transaction. Sherow believes the deal is unfair to outside shareholders and should be amended. Excerpts from the letter and a link to a copy follow. (Press Release)
Growthnet

Growthnet: First Multi-Lingual Group Counseling Comes to the Web

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Reliable group counseling by certified experts is now available online, according to a group of therapists, psychologists, and consultants who have coalesced to form Growthnet, the world's largest multi-lingual network of Web-based group counselors. According to founders John Toomey, Amy Chang, and Savithri Gandhi, current technology allows services to be provided in several languages, with simultaneous interpretation soon to be available in 17 different tongues.

Smart San Diego: Civic Resource Group's CivicConnect Parking Featured on Calif. Mobile Gallery as 'ParkItDTSD' App

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) today announced inclusion of CivicConnect Parking, the Company's high performing product from its 'Smart Cities' Portfolio, in California Mobile Gallery. The product was successfully implemented in San Diego as 'ParkItDTSD' and is featured in the Gallery under this name.

CHESS the Musical featured as rarely staged classic in Long Beach by Art-In-Relation

LONG BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It's the early 1980's and the radio is blasting a catchy tune about a Chess game, 'One Night in Bangkok.' If you are old enough to remember this time you will also recall the confusion regarding the song. Such is the story too of the musical, 'Chess' being boldly staged by Art-In-Relation in Long Beach, Calif.

Vexti Signs License Agreement to aid in Commercialization of Nanotechnology

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vexti Corporation announced on July 21, 2015 it has entered into a licensing agreement with Northeastern University and Brown University based on research and intellectual property in the fields of antimicrobial surface coating and surface modification technologies. (Press Release)
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

SB 792: Calif. Day Care Center Worker Vaccination Bill Approved by State Assembly

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Calif. State Assembly today approved SB 792 authored by Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) on a bipartisan vote. The...

Basic STEM Education Comes to Life in the Heart of Virginia at STEMTREE

VIENNA, Va., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stemtree Education Center will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 220 Maple Ave West, beginning at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stemtree takes a unique approach to providing students in grades K-12 with one-on-one instruction in science, technology, and engineering (STEM). (Press Release)

Transportation Futurist Simon Anderson to Speak at TransForum 2015

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International futurist and award-winning author Simon Anderson, founder of Venture Foresight, LLC, has been selected to be a featured speaker at the TMW TransForum user conference on Sept 14, 2015 in Orlando. Anderson will focus on the near-future of trucking and transportation in his presentation. (Press Release)

Ten Thousand De-Identified Cardiac MRI Exams with Associated Clinical Reports Available for Research via CloudCMR

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT) is extremely excited to announce that their CloudCMR service now contains over 10,000 de-identified Cardiac MRI (CMR) procedures and their associated, finalized, clinical reports. (Press Release)

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants adds Jeff Connelly to Greyling Insurance Brokers Division in St. Louis

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jeff Connelly has joined as senior vice president/client executive in EPIC's Greyling Insurance Brokers Division. He will be based in the firm's St. Louis, Mo. office.

Whiteflash Jewelers Launches New HD Video Tech for Loose Diamond Shopping

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced this week that it is adding High Definition 360 degree video to their website for their in-house loose diamonds. (Press Release)

Medical Software Firm, Vital Images, Licenses Zero Footprint Medical Imaging Patent Portfolio from Heart Imaging (HeartIT)

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies LLC (HeartIT) announced today that Vital Images Inc., a leader in advanced medical image visualization software, has licensed HeartIT's zero footprint patent portfolio. (Press Release)
Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Calif. Bill to Open-Up Carpool Lanes and Reduce Traffic Receives Legislature Approval – AB 210

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Glendale) legislation to help reduce traffic and increase the efficiency of Los Angeles County’s freeway...
Anthony Rendon

Calif. AB 530: Lower L.A. River Restoration Proposal Sent to Governor's Desk

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The State Legislature today approved Assembly Bill 530, Assemblyman Anthony Rendon’s (D-Lakewood) proposal to create a comprehensive restoration...
Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell

Calif. Assemblymember O’Donnell's Bill to Give Teachers Support Resources for LGBTQ Students Goes to Gov. – AB 827

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Legislature passed AB 827 by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach). AB 827 offers more support...
Congressman Tony Mendoza

Calif. Senator Mendoza Bill to Prevent Child Hunger Headed to Governor Brown – SB 708

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The State Senate yesterday gave final approval on a bill to address childhood hunger and improve access to the...
Anthony Rendon

Statement from Assemblyman Anthony Rendon on being selected as next Speaker of California State Assembly

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement after being selected to be the next Speaker of the...

Where to find the good stuff? Denver Weed is New Website and Go-to Guide for Legal Marijuana in Denver

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The complete online directory to Denver's marijuana scene is now live on the internet. Denver Weed features the definitive array of businesses that sell and grow marijuana on the Front Range, as well as original reporting of marijuana related news. The site also features events, maps, specials, surveys and links to jobs in the marijuana industry. (Press Release)

Bank of Southern California N.A. Announces Coachella Valley Advisory Board to Help Increase Presence and Market Awareness

PALM DESERT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) announced the creation of its Coachella Valley Advisory Board. This board is comprised of prominent members of the business community in the Desert Cities region who will help increase the bank's presence and market awareness while providing valuable input to better understand the business needs in the Coachella Valley.

IDS, LendingQB Integration Creates Seamless Mortgage Origination Environment for an Atlanta Bank

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced Atlanta-based Private Bank of Buckhead has implemented the IDS "lights out" integration with LendingQB, an end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider whose platform includes the industry's leading universal decision engine. (Press Release)

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