Monthly Archives: December 2016

the Dubees

Opinion: 1st Annual Dubious Distinction Awards – the Dubees!

G on Politics (OPINION): We are proud to join the frivolity of Awards Season by recognizing a few of the more spectacular "fails" by some very well-known people and institutions. When it comes to the fine art of losing, here are some big winners.
The Everest Foundation

Medical Residency Bottleneck: The Everest Foundation is one of the only non-profits working to alleviate issue

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Everest Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3), has made it its core passion to help the Graduate Medical Education community. The foundation is renowned in circles of Medical Schools, Universities and Residency Programs. The foundation, in part, assists with funding of research, personnel, edu-initiatives, and residency training slots.
Calif. Assemblymember Ash Kalra

Calif. Assemblymember Ash Kalra Named Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California State Assemblymember Ash Kalra has been named Chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging & Long-Term Care by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. It is relatively rare for a newly elected Assemblymember to be appointed as Chair and Kalra is one of only four newly elected legislators in the Assembly to be appointed Chair of a Standing Committee and one of only two who have never previously served in the Assembly to be appointed as a Committee Chair.
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty

Calif. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty Named Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D – Paramount) today named Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D- Sacramento) Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance. The Chairmanship oversees the largest component of California’s multi-billion dollar annual budget, which in 2016 spent $88.3 billion on K-12 education programs and $30 billion supporting California’s Community College, CSU and UC systems. McCarty previously served as Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance in the 2015-16 legislative session.
Holodec Office Systems LLC

Holodec Office Systems’ eCampus Training Portal aids LEAN and Value Chain Transformation

SHAWSVILLE, Va., Dec. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holodec Office Systems LLC, an IIBA(R) corporate member, announced today their new Training Portal for LEAN and Value Chain transformation. The accredited on-line classes and certifications in IT4IT(TM), BPMN(TM) 2.0, CoBIT(R), ITIL(R), TOGAF(R), ArchiMate(R), LEAN, and Six Sigma can be purchased at the Holodec ecampus.
Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell

Calif. Assemblymember O’Donnell Reappointed to Lead 2017 Assembly Education Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) was renamed as Chair of the Assembly Education Committee by Speaker Anthony Rendon. The committee is instrumental in shaping state policy impacting schools, students and teachers in California. Assemblymember O’Donnell issued the following statement on the appointment....
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty

Calif. Assemblymember McCarty Applauds $20M in Grants to Help Classified School Workers Become Credentialed Teachers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty’s (D –Sacramento) efforts to diversify and increase the number of credentialed K-12 teachers in California received a multi-million dollar boost when the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recently awarded $20 million (twenty million dollars) in grants to help 1,000 classified school employees become credentialed teachers.
Speaker Anthony Rendon

California Speaker Rendon Announces 2017 State Leadership Team, Committee Chairs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) announced committee chair and Democratic leadership appointments. The appointments are effective immediately.
SECUGEN CORP

CES 2017: SecuGen to Release UN20 Serial, a FAP 20, Low Cost, Optical, OEM Fingerprint Sensor

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is excited to announce the immediate availability of the UN20 Serial(TM) a standalone, optical, OEM fingerprint sensor that is FAP 20 certified by the FBI.
Windows Password Recovery Pro

iSeePassword Announces 30-percent Discount Christmas 2016 Promo on Windows Password Recovery Pro

GUANGDONG, China, Dec. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Windows Password Recovery Pro by iSeePassword has been a matter of discussion in the tech-savvy world. Windows users have welcomed this new approach to regaining their lost or forgotten Windows Administration Password with great regards. Many have accessed the free trial version from the company that worked fast and was absolutely safe to use; even though the company came up with two versions of the program, offering separate sets of features.
Comedy in the Time of Fascism

Opinion: Comedy in the Time of Fascism

G on Politics (OPINION): The fantasy of performing a comedy club set is something that appeals to a lot of us. So I stepped into the shower, used my back scrubber as a microphone, and tried out some new material.
iMobie Rolls Out Biggest Holiday Sale

iMobie Rolls Out Biggest Holiday Sale for 2016: Buy iPhone Manager, Get iPhone Cleaner PhoneClean FREE

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc., a leading iOS related software company, announced today the biggest ever holiday sale promotion to celebrate Christmas and New Year with customers. In appreciation of their long-term support, iMobie is giving out the best iPhone Cleaner PhoneClean as a FREE gift for customers who buy iPhone manager AnyTrans, aiming to free up more storage space for iPhone and iPad users so they can fully enjoy holiday photos, music, and videos on their iOS device.

OpenClose President JP Kelly Named to HousingWire 2016 Vanguard Award List

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that HousingWire honored its president, JP Kelly, with its second annual Vanguard Award. The list recognizes highly successful executives who are making a positive difference in their respective fields across the mortgage industry.
Midwest Fuel Injection

Midwest Fuel Injection Announces ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Certification

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Fuel Injection of Bolingbrook, Ill., a supplier and remanufacturer of diesel fuel injection components, announced today they have successfully completed both the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification and upgrade audits, becoming among the first businesses in the country to successfully implement the rigorous standards of the latest versions.
Avery Lewis

In NY, the Nation’s ‘Fastest 10 Year-Old’ Sets Another Record at Start of 43rd Colgate Women’s Games

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Returning champions and promising newcomers from Boston to Virginia in first grade through college and beyond competed this weekend at the opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women's Games, the nation's largest female amateur indoor track and field series.
Mortgage Capital Trading

Mortgage Capital Trading President Curtis Richins earns a 2016 Vanguard Award

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry leading hedge advisory firm and developer of MCTlive!(TM), the award-winning secondary marketing software suite, announced that its president, Curtis Richins, has been designated to HousingWire's Vanguard Award list for 2016. Now in its second year, the program recognizes executives that have made a positive impact at their companies and for the entire mortgage industry.

Florida Tax Attorney Mary King Attends CLE Seminar On Tax and Probate in Orlando

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Mary King of the Law Office of Mary King P.L. has attended a continuing legal education credited seminar. Held in Orlando Florida, the seminar focused on tax law, probate and estate planning.
Nonprofit Forum

Non-profit Forum 2017 Dates Announced by Financial Technologies and Management (FTM)

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Technologies & Management (FTM) has released the dates and agenda for 2017 Nonprofit Forum monthly online event for nonprofit organizations. Jim Simpson, CPA will host each forum. Mr. Simpson is a nonprofit financial leader and trainer, CFO, Controller, and software advisor for over 25 years.
Mortgage Collabortive

The Mortgage Collaborative Releases Aggressive 2016 Growth Data with $150B in Origination Volume

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the industry's premier mortgage cooperative, today released year-end data on its 2016 growth. "Adding 50 new lender members and 20 new Preferred Partners in 2016 met the aggressive goals established by our Board, and grew our aggregate origination volume to over $150 billion," said David G. Kittle, CMB, the Collaborative's President.
EDUPOINT

Synergy SIS Education Tech by Edupoint Selected for Nebraska ESUCC

LA VISTA, Neb., Dec. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy(R) Student Information System (SIS) from Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by the Nebraska Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) for inclusion in its Cooperative Purchasing program.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Again Recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been recognized by their team members nationally as one of the "Best Places to Work in Insurance" in a survey conducted annually by Business Insurance Magazine and co-sponsor Best Companies Group. This is the 7th time that EPIC has received this significant and meaningful award.

Seattle Bash announces 15th Annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash at MoPOP

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at The Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP Museum) located in downtown Seattle.
Leadership Skills in the Era of Trump

Opinion: Leadership Skills in the Era of Trump

G on Politics (OPINION): Having an aversion to facts appears to be a requirement for holding a management position in the Trump administration. Also an aversion to morality. Just who's in charge around here, anyway?
Speaker Anthony Rendon

Calif. Speaker Rendon Reappoints Paul Fearer to Covered California Board, Reaffirms Commitment to Health Exchange

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) announced the reappointment of Paul E. Fearer to the board of the California Health Benefit Exchange. More than 2.8 million Californians have purchased health insurance through Covered California since the exchange opened its doors in 2014.
Rod Gummerman

Utelogy Corporation Hires Rod Gummerman as Senior Developer for SDAV Solutions

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy Corporation, creator of software for control and management of audiovisual systems for business and education, brings Rod Gummerman on board as Senior Developer in the company's most recent hire.
Global DMS

Vladimir Bien-Aime Honored with 2016 Vanguard Award

LANSDALE, Pa., Dec. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management solutions, announced that its president and CEO, Vladimir Bien-Aime, was selected as one of HousingWire's 2016 Vanguard Award winners. The program is now in its second year, with 40 highly accomplished executives earning a spot on the 2016 list.
Chicago Hauntings

Spooky Chicago! The Dead of Winter: Mediums at Large Paranormal Seminar and Ghost Hunt

CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A host of famous mediums, psychics, ghost hunters, authors and more will gather January 28, 2017 for Chicago Hauntings' annual "Dead of Winter" paranormal seminar at the Plum Tree National Golf Resort in Woodstock, Illinois. Guest star, Chris Fleming of the Travel Channel's smash hit, "Ghost Adventures."
ACSIA Partners

Long Term Care Insurance Is a Holiday Gift for the Whole Family, ACSIA Partners Says

KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you want to brighten the lives of everyone in your family, "Consider the gift of long-term care insurance," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning. "Whether you get the policy for yourself or for aging parents, it's really a gift for everyone."

Gators Can’t Stop Weeds! Here is great holiday gift for anyone on the Treasure Coast of Florida

FORT PIERCE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for that holiday gift or present for the homeowner dealing with weed problems on the Treasure Coast? A weed-free garden, patio, walkway or driveway does not have to come at a high cost to the environment. Doctor Kirchner Natural Weed Killer is your non-toxic, biodegradable, sustainable weed killer solution.

DVDFab 2016 Christmas Sale Offers Up to 50 percent Deep Discount on DVD and Blu-ray Apps

BEIJING, China, Dec. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 13, Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, kicked off the biggest ever promotional sales to celebrate the most important holiday season of the year - Christmas and the New Year - offering storewide 25 percent off on all its shareware products, an amazing 50 percent deep discount.
News from California Newswire

A Voice For Choice, Inc. Statement On New Lawsuit Filed to Challenge California’s Extensive Vaccine Mandates

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A group of California plaintiffs, led by A Voice for Choice, Inc., have filed suit challenging California’s extensive vaccine mandates, one of the broadest in the nation. With the passage of Senate Bill 277 in 2015, California now requires kindergartners to get twenty-five doses of vaccines – including for a sexually transmitted disease – before they can attend school. Unlike previous suits, this lawsuit eschews much medical or scientific discussion, and focuses instead on constitutional rights.
Speaker Anthony Rendon

Calif. Speaker Rendon Appoints Assembly Committee on the Office of the Attorney General

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As part of the confirmation process for California Attorney General-designate Xavier Becerra, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) today announced he has appointed a Special committee on the Office of the Attorney General.
Maxwell Financial Labs

To Reinvent Mortgage Experience, Maxwell Financial Labs Announces $1.95M in Funding

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. announced today it had secured $1.95M in funding, with anchor investors MATH Venture Partners, Techstars Ventures, Zelkova Ventures and Sovereign's Capital. The funding follows on the heels of Maxwell's commercial launch on August 16.

Dick Genthe Chevrolet Offers Detroit High School Chance to Win $10,000 with Teen Driver Pledge

DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dick Genthe Chevrolet is giving local Detroit high schools the chance to win $10,000 by asking parents and teens to sign the Drive Safe Detroit, Teen Driver Pledge and obtain the most pledges.
Ros B Beauty

Ros B Beauty Introduces Luxury Cosmetic Line for Makeup Lovers

SACHSE, Texas, Dec. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top industry expert and professional makeup artist Rosalyn Bellamy, CEO and founder of Ros B Beauty, launched Ros B Beauty Luxury Cosmetics at a December 8 gala launch party at Salon M in Frisco, Texas. The cosmetic line, offering high performance products catering to all skin tones and types, includes Camera Ready Primer, HD Pro Finish Foundation, Dual Powder Pro Finish Foundation, Pro Finish Liquid Concealer, Blush On, Luxe Lip Gloss, and Liquid Velvet Lipstick.
Appraiser Dashboard

Appraiser Dashboard Shortens Appraisal Turnaround Times for Lenders and Appraisal Management Companies

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Appraiser Dashboard, a provider appraisal technology, has announced the launch of its namesake appraisal workflow and networking technology. Appraiser Dashboard is the industry's first appraiser-facing technology that automatically informs AMCs (appraisal management companies) and lenders each time the appraiser user takes action in the appraisal process.
Beyond Baroque

Venice California Arts Center, Beyond Baroque to Mark 50th Anniversary in 2018

VENICE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Beyond Baroque, one of the nation's leading independent Literary Arts Centers, is planning a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2018. Guided by the nonprofit's Executive Director, Richard Modiano, and council of prominent artist-curators, a program of activities commencing January 1, 2018, will take place at Beyond Baroque's Venice location and in venues throughout Los Angeles.
ReverseVision

NRMLA Adds ReverseVision CEO John Button 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 its president and CEO, John Button, has joined the board of directors for the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA).
Ed Vener

Baby Boomer Singer Songwriter isn’t Seeking a Grammy or Looking for Fame

PLANT CITY, Fla., Dec. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering melodies, harmonies and lyrically driven songs, Ed Verner looks to a music passion with honesty, humility and humor. The end result and goal is neither world domination nor awards, but more so, another ear to listen, another person to download and maybe a few dollars on the side.
Simplifile

12 Jurisdictions in Georgia, Louisiana Join the Simplifile E-recording Network

PROVO, Utah, Dec. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced the addition of eight Georgia counties and four Louisiana parishes to its e-recording network, the nation's largest.
Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza

Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza Introduces ‘California Rebuild’ Infrastructure Proposal with SB4

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On December 5, 2016, Calif. Senator Tony Mendoza introduced Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), which would allocate $1.2 billion dollars to reduce emissions, health risks, and also to redevelop the infrastructure of California’s goods movement network. This measure would improve goods movement corridors which are vital to the state’s economy.
Invinceable of Phat Inc Magazine

Hey Santa! 4th Annual Red Carpet Toy Drive announced by Phat Inc. Magazine and Subaru of San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Local celebrity Vincent Ayon aka Invinceable, the publisher of Phat Inc. Magazine, is once again donning his Santa hat. With the support of Subaru of San Bernardino, the former hip hop artist proudly presents his 4th Annual Red Carpet Toy Drive.
Residents Medical’s Candidates

Residents Medical’s Candidates Getting Interviews and Pre-Match Residency slots Oct. – Dec.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- America's Medical Residency applicants are deep into the residency application season. In September, the application period opened for medical students and graduates that want to be licensed physicians and surgeons via the only path in America - Completing medical residency training, says Residents Medical.
SECUGEN CORP

SecuGen to Unveil New Hamster Pro 45, a FAP 45 Two-Finger Reader, at 2017 CES Las Vegas

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Hamster Pro 45(tm), a new FAP 45 fingerprint reader that supports both flat, two-finger and rolled finger captures.
Opinion: From Russia with Trump

Opinion: From Russia with Trump

G on Politics (OPINION/Satire): What's with the Putin-loving people of the Trumpservative Party? "There is no connection between Donald Trump and Russia," said the Trump spokesperson emphatically. "None. Nada. Zip. Ziltch."
UTELOGY Corporation

Utelogy Corporation and ProVideo Solutions Announce Partnership

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy Corporation, creator of software for control and management of audiovisual systems for business and education, has signed a strategic partnership with Texas-based ProVideo Solutions.

Attorney M. David Shapiro Advises Florida Consumers about Post-Crash Insurance Rate Hikes

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M. David Shapiro, founding partner of the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh, has offered consumers insight into auto insurance rate-hikes that can occur after being involved in an accident.

JenCap Holdings LLC Acquires NIF Group Inc.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings LLC announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately held NIF Group, Inc. (NIF), a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in Manhasset, New York, with six offices located on the east and west coasts of the United Sates.
Axe the Taxes Book 2016

New Book, ‘Axe the Taxes’ Might Help You Pay for Your Big Christmas!

RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Marvin Lee Robey announces the release of his latest book, "Axe the Taxes." Mr. Robey says "Axe the Taxes" is based on Supreme Court cases dealing with taxes and quotes those Supreme Court rulings.
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty

Legislation to Help Calif. Children Suffering from Trauma and Toxic Stress introduced by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Shortly after being sworn in to his second term in the California State Assembly, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) this week introduced Assembly Bill 11 (AB 11), which will create a child care early intervention partnership to help California infants and young children suffering from toxic stress.

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