Monthly Archives: September 2016

Jim Hughes joins EPIC

Jim Hughes joins EPIC Insurance as VP and Managing Consultant of Loss Control

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jim Hughes has joined the firm as a vice president and the Managing Consultant of Loss Control Services in their National Construction Specialty Group.
Michael C. Perry

Michael C. Perry’s ‘Empty Box of Wine’ wins Best Animation at Action on Film International Film Festival

PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Chart-topping musical artist and Los Angeles-based filmmaker Michael C. Perry today announced that his film "Empty Box of Wine" has won first prize in the category "Best Animation" in the 12th Annual Action on Film International Film Festival. Perry is the lead singer in Jour Majesty, who last year rose to #2 on the indie folk charts; his entry into the film festival accompanies the upcoming Jour Majesty album, "Empty Box of Wine."

World’s Largest Waterless Pool Party – Part of Fire Up The Night V at Cincinnati’s Coney Island

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's the world's largest waterless pool party, and it happens Saturday, September 24, 2016 at historic Cincinnati Coney Island amusement park on the banks of the Ohio River. The empty-pool party is part of a super-charged end-of-summer fan favorite at Coney Island - Fire Up the Night V, the USA's ONLY international fireworks competition, presented by Rozzi Famous Fireworks.

Adorn Beauty Enhancements is Raising Awareness of Alopecia Areata in Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- September marks two special occasions for beauty consultant and hair specialist, Archia Hall-Owens, better known as ChiChi Owens, the owner of Adorn Beauty Enhancements. Hall is not only celebrating her three-year anniversary in business, but she is also bringing heightened appreciation to Alopecia Areata Awareness Month.
TriWest Healthcare

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Proudly Salutes the VA #BeThere Campaign for Veterans

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In September, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its Be There campaign on its website to educate Veterans, Service members and those who care about them, of the vital role they play in preventing suicide. The campaign aims to raise awareness about behavioral health issues concerning our nation's Veterans, and encourages loved ones to Be There.
VLP Law Group LLP

VLP Law Group LLP Welcomes Executive Compensation Partner Mark Bradford to Team

PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Mark Bradford has joined the firm as a partner in its Executive Compensation Practice Group. Mr. Bradford brings over 16 years of experience as an executive compensation and employee benefits attorney.
FOLAR - LA River

A Night at the LA River Sept. 10 at the Frog Spot, FoLAR’s riverside visitor center

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Friends of the Los Angeles River and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation are hosting A Night at the LA River at the Frog Spot, FoLAR’s riverside visitor center on Saturday September 10th 5 – 8 PM. The evening will feature the release of the Luskin Center’s LA River Greenway Guide, a panel discussion - The LA River Greenway Through Public-Private Partnership.
Opinion: Deep Throat 2016

Opinion: Deep Throat 2016 – While drunk and stoned, a GOP operative spills the beans

G on Politics (OPINION: SATIRE) -- While drunk and stoned, a GOP operative spills the beans on some of the dank, dark secrets of members of the Treason Party. The title of this column has nothing to do with Linda Lovelace or the porn film that catapulted her to fame. Instead, it is a reference to Mark Felt, the high-ranking FBI official who provided crucial leads to Woodward and Bernstein.
Heal the Bay

Pick-up Artists: From Arcadia to Zuma, volunteers sought for huge Sept. 17, 2016 Coastal Cleanup Day

SANTA MONICA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Local environmental group Heal the Bay has issued a call for Southland residents to join the world’s biggest single-day volunteer event – the 32nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 8, 2016 including California State Rehabilitation Council

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Thursday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Victoria Benson, 62, of Fresno, has been reappointed to the California State Rehabilitation Council, where she has served since 2014. Benson has been adult transition project coordinator at the Exceptional Parents Unlimited Region 3 Parent Training and Information Center since 2005.
Brown Sheep - Comedy CD 2016

New stand-up comedy CD ‘Brown Sheep’ by Tamer Kattan released by Uproar Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Brown Sheep" by Tamer Kattan. Recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Underground in Seattle Washington this CD showcases the exceptional talent of Tamer Kattan who uses his cultural diversity to inform his unique comic views on life, society and the world today.

American Architecture: Hyde Park Homes Tour 2016 Showcases Century-Old Homes this October in Mo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hyde Park Neighborhood -- Ten historic homes, including Kansas City shirtwaists, open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The Tour hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) will be Saturday, October 1 from 10 am until 6 p.m., and a Candlelight Tour will be Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

EaseUS Announces Data Recovery Wizard 10.8 to strengthen its deleted file recovery capability

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS recently released a list of new updates of data recovery software with robust features in seriously corrupt files, of course the 10.8 version included to save important lost PDF files. On the other side, Polish and Hungarian editions are newly added to live up to users' expectation in both countries.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Governor Brown Signs Ambitious and Historic Climate Change Legislation

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ten years after California adopted the toughest greenhouse gas emission reduction goals in the nation, Calif. Governor Edmund...
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Sept. 6, 2016

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Joyce E. Dudley, 63, of Carpinteria,...
Wilson Long and Zohreh Talebzadeh

Wilson Long and Zohreh Talebzadeh of EPIC Insurance Recognized as 2016 Young Guns by Insurance Business

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Insurance Business America (IBA) has named Principal Wilson Long (Birmingham, Ala.) and Team Leader Zohreh Talebzadeh (San Francisco, Calif.) among their "Young Guns" of 2016.

Five-minute Custom Splinting System from MakeITMarket USA is Designed to Succeed Where Others Fail

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MakeITMarket USA is excited to announce a new custom wound shield that protects injuries within five minutes. It's the USplint(TM) and it's American-made. Ideal for professional first aid kits, medical, dental and even veterinary applications, this new injury protection device is getting noticed.
The Mortgage Collaborative

The Mortgage Collaborative and Roostify Partner to Provide Mortgage Process Automation

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Roostify, a provider of automated mortgage transaction technology, today announced that the company has joined the Preferred Partner Network for The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending network of small, mid-sized and community-based lenders, in order to provide network members with access to Roostify's mortgage technology platform.

Mid America Mortgage Adds Delinquent FHA-Insured Loans to Whole Loan Purchase Program

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode today announced the firm will begin purchasing delinquent FHA loans as part of its whole loan purchase program. To be eligible for purchase, loans must have an active mortgage insurance certificate, and the original terms of the note must remain unmodified.

EMRG Media announces fourth annual NYC Event Planner Expo this Fall at Metropolitan Pavilion

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Event Planner Expo is the premier tradeshow in the events and hospitality industry and will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 5, 2016, at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. This year the expo will surpass its past years. It will be bigger and better while providing great opportunities to all that are present.

Simplifile VP Nancy Alley named to Inaugural ‘Mortgage WOMEN in Technology’ Award

PROVO, Utah, Sept. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley has been recognized in the "Corporate Visionaries" category in the 2016 "Mortgage WOMEN in Technology" award from Mortgage WOMEN Magazine.

Surge 3.0 Gets Colorful: Hedstrom Fitness Launches New Functional Training Products

ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hedstrom Fitness now offers an even broader product line using the physics of water! The Kamagon(R) Ball and The Surge(R) are now available in a variety of color and size options. The Kamagon(R) Ball's patented, Hydro-Inertia(R) Technology uses water as a destabilizing weight.
Mortgage Capital Trading

Mortgage Capital Trading and Fannie Mae Form Strategic Collaboration for Tech Deployment

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry leading hedge advisor and developer of MCTlive!(TM), the award-winning secondary marketing software suite, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Fannie Mae(R) to facilitate new technology deployment, collaborative planning, and better service to mutual clients.

Trent Real Estate Expands with a New Location Serving Jacksonville Florida Home Market

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trent Real Estate is pleased to announce it has opened a new branch in Jacksonville in order to assist clients with buying and selling property for reduced 3-percent commission rates in North Florida. The firm will also continue to work with their institutional bank clients and the Department of HUD to enhance and grow its distressed asset management division throughout the State of Florida.
Jamie Hopkins, Esq., MBA, LLM, CLU

ReverseVision Welcomes Retirement Income Expert Jamie Hopkins to Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Jamie Hopkins, Esq., MBA, LLM, CLU(R), RICP(R), has joined its board of directors. A noted expert and frequent speaker on matters of financial planning and retirement income, Hopkins is also a distinguished professor who has educated thousands of financial services professionals over the course of his career.
California Tuberculosis Controllers Association

Calif. Public Health Dept.’s prepare for increase in TB testing, treatment with new screening guidelines from USPSTF

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California Tuberculosis (TB) Controllers Association welcomes the United States Prevention Services Task Force (USPSTF) rating published yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, recommending the testing of adults at risk for TB exposure. This recommendation is focused on people born in countries with high rates of TB and those who have lived in congregate settings, such as homeless shelters.

North Carolina Ad Agency, Sokal Media Group Proudly Supports NC State Football

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One of the Triangle's largest advertising agencies, Sokal Media Group, is proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2016 N.C. State Wolfpack Football season. Sokal Media group joins three other premier sponsors and will be featured on the Carter-Finley Stadium scoreboard throughout the Season.

New Indie Film to Raise Awareness on Harsh Realities of U.S. Organ-Trafficking Horrors

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Shimoda Film Company announces November 5th Movie Premiere of new Indie film. Primo Brown from Atlanta, Georgia, has written and directed the film, "Money Back Guarantee." Brown's new "spine-tingling" film is sure to please adult audiences in every respect and leave them at the edge of their seats.

Dermatology Laser Center and Spa Certified as Tatt2Away Studio Center in San Marcos, TX

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Ana Rodriguez, at Dermatology Laser Center & Spa, has developed a distinctive philosophy for offering exceptional dermatological care, fusing aesthetics and medicine. That's exactly why Tatt2Away, from Rejuvatek Medical, was the perfect choice for offering effective, natural tattoo removal.
Sambrailo Packaging Launches Certified Organic

Sambrailo Packaging Launches Certified Organic Fruits and Vegetables Packaging for CCOF-certified Growers

WATSONVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sambrailo Packaging recently introduced a new stock print row crop box in partnership with CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) for CCOF-certified organic growers. The box clearly states "Certified Organic Fruits and Vegetables" on the sides in an effort to help small organic farmers promote certified organics right from their fields.
Mike Miller

Mike Miller Named Head Coach of California Basketball Association Expansion Team

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Former Los Angeles City College (LACC) and Junior College coaching legend Mike Miller has been named head coach of the CBA - California Basketball Association's newest expansion team, the Los Angeles Skyline. From 1992 to 2008 coach Mike Miller led LACC's basketball program into a national prominence.
iMobie Launches AnyTrans 5

iMobie Launches AnyTrans 5 iPhone Manager with Blazing Flash-Sync Speed And Redesigned Interface

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc., the leading provider of iOS utility software, today released the most advanced all-in-one iPhone manager AnyTrans 5, offering easy yet comprehensive tools to craft the best iPhone, iPad and iPod touch experience. Redesigned with a minimalistic interface, the program creates a beautiful environment to further liven up its world-class organizing features.

ACES Risk Management ARMCO Releases Inaugural Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced it has released its ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends report, covering the first quarter of 2016. Using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy, the report details the analysis of post-closing quality control data from loan files and findings captured by the ACES Analytics benchmarking system.

International Document Services Acquires eMortgage Vendor Encomia

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services (IDS), a division of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, today announced its acquisition of Encomia, an established provider of electronic mortgage (eMortgage) solutions to depository and non-depository lending institutions
Aunt Thomasinas and Uncle Toms

Opinion: Aunt Thomasinas and Uncle Toms

G on Politics (OPINION): No matter how difficult your job, there are people who face bigger obstacles: like the Uncle Toms who betray their race in exchange for money and perks. Densmore Upton Davis is a man on a mission. His ambitious goal is the creation of a nationwide network of black republicans.

EaseUS Partition Master 11.8 Announced with Capability of Resizing EFI System Partition

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Partition Master 11.8 makes its first showing at the end of summer 2016, maximizing competence of hard drive repartition, especially EFI system partition managing when installing Windows 10 update. The more clear and user-friendly interface enhances the whole partition experience. New Italian and Polish editions are supported now.
Gov Brown

Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Sept. 2016 National Preparedness Month

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the first day of September, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued a proclamation declaring September 2016 as “National Preparedness Month” in the State of California. The text of the proclamation follows.
Calif Gov Brown

Calif. Governor Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce CAP-and-Trade Expenditure Plan Agreement

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony...
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.

Calif. Governor Brown Signs Legislation including AB 1564, 1658 and more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed various Assembly Bills, including: AB 1564...
Isadore Hall III

California Legislative Black Caucus Announces Leadership for the 2017-18 Session

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) today announced its Caucus leadership for the 2017-18 legislative session. After the election...
Anthony Rendon

Calif. Assembly Concludes Productive, Prudent & Progressive 2015-16 Legislative Session

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) released the following statement after the Assembly gaveled down on the 2015-2016 legislative...

Capacity LLC Expands Again in New Jersey to Meet Fulfillment Needs of a New Generation

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), is expanding again. In response to surging demand for e-commerce fulfillment options and the raised expectations of millennials for on-demand service in a digital economy, the company is adding another 100,000 square feet of operating space.

Paragon BioTeck Inc. announces 2017 Koch Kellan Scholarship, awarded annually to an outstanding graduate medical student

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company, announced today a call for applications for the 2017 Koch Kellan Scholarship, awarded annually to an outstanding graduate medical student committed to pursuing a clinical, teaching or research career in ophthalmology. A Paragon Gives initiative, the Koch Kellan Scholarship reinforces the fundamental mission of Paragon BioTeck to drive innovations to address unmet and underserved medical needs and improve the quality of lives around the world.

Kelly Zinke purchases Stoltz Image Consulting, will move StoltzZinke studio to Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After launching Stoltz Image Consulting nearly 30 years ago to offer personal styling services to executives and professionals in North Texas and beyond, Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM, master image, wardrobe and make-up consultant, will sell her business to her colleague of six years, Kelly Zinke. The transaction closes on October 1, 2016.
EPIC Consultants Rob Massa and Craig Schmidt

Rob Massa and Craig Schmidt of EPIC Insurance Honored as Employee Benefit Advisers of the Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Employee Benefit Adviser (EBA) has named Director of Retirement Rob Massa the "Retirement Advisor of the Year" and Senior Wellness Consultant Craig Schmidt the "Wellness Advisor of the Year" in the publication's 2016 Employee Benefit Advisers of the Year Awards.

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