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2016 Neurotech Leaders Forum welcomes Key Startups and Industry Figures in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Several promising neurotechnology firms and key industry figures will present at the 2016 Neurotech Leaders Forum. The 16th annual event will take place October 24-25 in San Francisco, presented by Neurotech Reports. Keynote speaker at this year's event on October 24 will be Doug Weber, who serves as program manager for DARPA's Biological Technologies Office.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Gerrad Newton to CNCDA Auto Dealer Specialty Program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Gerrad Newton has joined the firm as a producer within their CNCDA Auto Dealer Specialty Program team.
Aidan RoosEvans named Rookie of the Year at the 12th annual Meents Memorial Victory Race at POWRi Speedway Motors
O'FALLON, Ill., Oct. 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 12-year-old Aidan RoosEvans was awarded "Rookie of the Year" at the 12th annual Meents Memorial Victory Race at POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro series on October 1, 2016, sponsor FRA Financial Group announced today. He is eighth in the country.
Lender Price Welcomes its Investor Kevin Costner Appearing at 2016 MBA Annual Convention in Boston
PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) solutions complete with full mobile functionality and advanced business intelligence, today announced that its original investor, Best Picture Oscar winning director and Emmy Award winning actor Kevin Costner, will appear at its 2016 MBA Annual Convention exhibit in Boston on October 23-26.
Opinion: If Trump’s a Genius I’m the Pope
G on Politics (OPINION): Based on recent events, it appears that the Conservative movement is an alternative reality that is fueled by greed and the need for multiple wives. In what universe is the loss of a billion dollars evidence of genius? Donald Trump is a scavenger.
5 Bars Wins Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Provide Connected, Wireless Infrastructure to Calif. Government Entities
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars announced today it has been awarded a national cooperative contract to provide an intelligent technology platform that is used for master planning of wireless infrastructure to cities, municipalities and government entities. The competitively solicited and publicly awarded agreement by the City of Sacramento, Calif. is made available through National IPA.
Uproar Entertainment announces new comedy CD ‘Orally Challenged’ by Jen Murphy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Orally Challenged" by Jen Murphy. Recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Underground in Seattle Washington this CD showcases Jen Murphy - who fearlessly goes where few female comics have gone before.
MOBY to Play at Friends of The Los Angeles River 30-Year Anniversary Fundraiser Oct. 8, FoLAR Fandango
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Artistic visionary and electronic music pioneer Moby will perform at Friends of the Los Angeles River’s thirty-year anniversary...
Opinion: Mike Pence is a Dangerous Dunce
G on Politics (OPINION): In a just world, here is how the moderator should have dealt with the anti-American campaign's VP candidate, Mike 'The Quiet Hun' Pence. Mike Pence revealed his cowardice at the vice presidential candidates debate by not coming out and admitting he loathes members of the LGBTQ community.
Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto receives James Hansen Courage Award for Work on CPUC Reform
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) was presented with the James Hansen Courage Award on Thursday from Environmental...
Voice Talent Industry Roadshow, LevelUp, Coming to San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The largest voice-over marketplace in the world, Voices.com, has announced the launch of an industry roadshow, set to take place across the United States this upcoming Spring 2017. The event is LevelUp - a fast, 1-day information sharing event that will bring voice actors, coaches, and clients together like never before for a fast-paced day of workshops and networking.
Edupoint Educational Systems to Lead State-Level Ed-Fi Implementation in Maine
MESA, Ariz., Oct. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by the Maine Department of Education (Maine DOE) to lead the state's implementation of the Ed-Fi Data Standard and technology suite.
New Indie Music Video: NEO 10Y vs. NIHIL – The Kid That Killed Trump (A Concept Film)
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LONDON /California Newswire/ -- Controversial music and visual artist NEO 10Y today released a three-part concept film depicting the death of presidential candidate Donald Trump. The six minute documentary style film "NEO 10Y vs. NIHIL: The Kid That Killed Trump (A Concept Film)" shows the story of a drug forlorn Times Square Mickey Mouse impersonator convincing Donald Trump to end his life.
EPS Inc. rolls-out the No Lift Pallet Mover for Warehouse Operations
NEWARK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Engineered Process Solutions, Inc. (EPS) is pleased to announce the launch of a unique risk mitigation tool - the No Lift Pallet Mover. Designed and patented by the CEO of EPS, Mr. Eugene Swinehart, the No Lift Pallet Mover allows any manufacturing or distribution center worker to safely move an empty pallet.
Attorney Walsh Attends Florida Justice Association’s Masters of Justice Seminar
BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal Injury Attorney and FJA Board of Governors member Bernard F. Walsh has attended the September 2016 Masters Of Justice CLE event. Attendees of such seminars earn Continuing Legal Education Credits or CLE's.
Anti-Gun Violence VIP Gala Benefit at Barclays 40/40 Club in N.Y.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned Community 4 Change, a Not-For-Profit dedicated to engaging youth and the community toward positive principles, offering programming that builds healthy minds and bodies, will host an Orange Carpet VIP Benefit Gala on Monday October 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. at the 40/40 Club Barclays Center in Partnership with ITZ Time, NAACP (NYCHA Branch), and the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance.
Regent Education Announces Version 3.5 of Regent 8 with Full Support for Prior-Prior Year and Significant Enhancements
FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regent Education recently has enhanced the functionality of its Regent 8 Financial Aid Management Solution with the upgrade to Release 3.5. This release provides support for the 2017-2018 Prior-Prior Year (PPY) ISIR processing, development of select overrides and data view capabilities, and State fund application processing and submission of e-ASFA (similar to the FAFSA).
HousingWire Honors Jody Collup with Inaugural 2016 ‘Insiders Award’
LANSDALE, Pa., Oct. 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that HousingWire honored its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, with the magazine's inaugural Insiders Award. HousingWire created the new award to recognize unsung heroes who are the cornerstone of every great company, whether in lending, servicing, investing or real estate.
Yuzu Ramen & Broffee Launch 3 New Dishes for Bay Area Ramen Foodies
EMERYVILLE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Yuzu Ramen & Broffee, an authentic Japanese restaurant in the Bay area, announced they have added 5 new ramen dishes to their menu now offering 8 varieties in total. The new additions include a spicy tonkotsu, spicy gyukotsu, spicy veggie, cheesy tonkotsu, and a cheesy gyukotsu.
Author Phil Hall re-launches his ‘The Online Movie Show’ as a Weekly SoundCloud Series
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall," a weekly celebration of films and filmmaking, is being relaunched via a new channel and a new production outlet. Each half-hour episode will present original interviews with the creative talent on both sides of the camera.
The Event Planner Expo Speaker Series NYC Features Randi Zuckerberg
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Event Planner Expo, is back! This Wednesday, October 5, 2016, EMRG Media is hosting The Event Planner Expo at The Metropolitan Pavilion. The Event Planner Expo is known to have the best venues and services in the event planning industry as well as an exclusive speaker series.
Attorney Frank Clark Appointed to Florida Judge of Compensation Claims
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney Frank Clark, Formerly of All Injuries Law Firm, has been appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott to Florida Judge of Compensation Claims.
Lender Price Launches Real-Time, Competitive Analytics and Pricing Platform at 2016 MBA Convention Boston
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) solutions complete with full mobile functionality and advanced business intelligence, today announced its upcoming launch at the 2016 MBA Annual Convention in Boston, October 23 - 26.
Opinion: Nation of Sheep Made to Distrust Hillary with Deplorable Innuendo
G on Politics (OPINION): Imagine what your life would be like if everything you said or wrote was dissected in public. Now imagine how much more outrageous it would be if people began using innuendoes, distortions, slurs, slams, and lies about you. All day. Every day. For years.
Gov. Brown, Calif. Legislative Leaders, Business, Environmental Groups Mark 2-Year Anniversary of Plastic Bag Ban Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and legislative leaders today joined more than 400 business, environmental, and local citizen groups in celebrating the two-year anniversary of the signing of Senate Bill 270, announced CA vs. Big Plastic. SB270, the state’s plastic bag ban, urging voters to support Proposition 67, the referendum on the law that will appear on the November ballot.
Calif. Assemblymember O’Donnell Bill to Boost School Attendance Signed by Governor – AB 2815
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Legislation by Calif. Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) to ensure students attend and stay in school was signed by Governor Brown on Thursday. AB 2815 expands the role of district and county attendance supervisors so they can effectively address the root causes of chronic absenteeism.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation to Bolster Transparency, Oversight, Reform at California PUC
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Moving to bolster governance, accountability, transparency and oversight at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Governor Edmund G. Brown...
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation to Help California Workers Save for Retirement – SB 1234
SACRAMENTO, Cailf. /California Newswire/ -- Taking action to boost financial security for all Californians, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed SB 1234 by Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), that will create new retirement savings accounts for the nearly seven million workers who do not have one.
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Earthquake Early Warning Legislation – SB 438
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation - SB 438 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) - to help advance the development of a statewide earthquake early warning system in California.
Calif. Gov. Brown Continues Busy Week: Vetoes Bills and Signs New Laws Sept. 29, 2016
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.announced that he has signed various assembly bills and senate bills, including AB 1639 by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein.
Calif. Gov. Signs Bill Banning California State-Funded Travel to States with New Anti-LGBT Laws – AB1887
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Jerry Brown this week signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1887, authored by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) and...
(*REDACTED*) New Product, MAG Stickers, Allows People to Put Their Kitchen Knives Anywhere for Easy Access
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Sept. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MAG Stickers, a new, innovative knife holder, was recently announced by Ez Fix. This is an easy to use, new product that allows people to store their knives anywhere for easy access. MAG Stickers(TM) use an incredible, magnetic vinyl, so when a person places the sticker on a kitchen cupboard, they can stick their knife right on the magnetic vinyl. (*UPDATED*)
Ready for Internet of Everything, Utelogy Corp Joins the Cisco Solution Partner Program
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy Corporation announced that it has joined the Cisco(R) Solution Partner Program as a Solution Partner. The Internet of Everything (IoE) continues to bring together people, processes, data and things to enhance the relevancy of network connections. As a member of the Cisco Solution Partner Program, Utelogy is able to quickly create and deploy solutions to enhance the capabilities, performance and management of the network to capture value in the IoE.
Corporate Settlement Solutions (CSS) Implements DocMagic’s Total eClose Mortgage Solution
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced that Corporate Settlement Solutions (CSS), a title and settlement services company, has successfully implemented DocMagic's Total eClose(TM) solution. As a result, CSS can offer a completely new customer experience, gain a competitive advantage, and remain 100 percent TRID compliant at all times.
eAgile Inc. partners with Heinlein Plastik to bring its eSeal RFID Tech to Europe
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eAgile Inc., a global leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, announces a partnership with Heinlein Plastik-Technik GmbH to bring RFID smart packaging solutions to the European cap and closure marketplace. eSeal is the first turnkey solution engineered to integrate the benefits of RFID into the billions of caps and closures consumed by the over-the-counter pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and chemical manufacturers.
MetaSource Launches Web-based QReview for Mortgage Pre-Funding QC
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MetaSource, the leading provider of mortgage quality control (QC) compliance advisory and workflow automation solutions, announced it has launched QReview, a web-based platform for pre-funding quality control (QC) audits. QReview is designed to streamline and automate pre-funding QC review for lenders who execute this function in-house with existing staff.
New York’s The Pit Stop Players Present: ‘Fall Fantasies’ Concert
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pit Stop Players, a celebrated instrumental chamber ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their seventh season with a concert of fantasy-themed music at Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church, 152 West 66th Street, on Tuesday, October 24, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
OpenClose Adds Automated Rate Sheet Generator to its DecisionAssist PPE
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it has added a rate sheet generator to its product and pricing engine (PPE), DecisionAssist(TM). The new functionality quickly and efficiently automates rate sheet creation for timely distribution to branches and originators.
DVDFab Special Deals for Fall 2016: Get 1-Year Free License of Random Product
BEIJING, China, Sept. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, has today launched its Autumn Special Deals 2016, giving a 1-year free license of a randomly picked product to anyone who places an order during the promotion time, plus up to 30-percent discount. The special deals start today and will last until the Oct. 17, 2016.
Undecided Voter? Donald Lowe Says he has 52 Percent Chance of Winning 2016 Electoral College
SAN ANGELO, Texas, Sept. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Donald Eugene Lowe started working on his presidential campaign in 2013. To date, he has spent less than $20,000 and he's not about to give up now. In fact, he says he's just getting started. "It's possible," Lowe says. "There are many voters who do not like Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump and that puts me in a very good position. According to my calculations, I have a 52 percent chance of winning."
ProValue Parts Granted Trademark for its ‘ProValue’ Auto Parts eCommerce Brand
SANFORD, Fla., Sept. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProValue(R) Parts, a North American e-Commerce Replacement and Performance Aftermarket Auto Parts Store. today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the company registered trademark status and protection for its name ProValue Parts.
Friends of The Los Angeles River Celebrate 30 Year Anniversary with Fandango ‘Take Me To The River’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR) will celebrate 30 years of advocacy on the L.A. River with a gala at L.A. River Studios in Cypress Park on Oct. 8, 2016 from 7:30 -11:30 p.m. Music industry tastemaker and veteran radio personality Nic Harcourt from KCSN 88.5 FM will host the evening’s festivities.
ARMCO Aces Risk Management Empowers Mortgage Lenders to Automate their QC through ACESXPRESS
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading web-based financial services quality control (QC) software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) announced the release of ACESXPRESS(TM), an implementation and service package for the ACES Audit Technology platform designed specifically for small to mid-sized lenders.
Massey Consulting is Part of Expert Accounting Panel to Review Revenue Recognition ASC 606. IFRS 15 Changes
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting will be co-hosting an event, "ASC 606 - Ensure Your Growth By Being Compliant" in Research Triangle Park on Oct. 19, 2016. The morning event will focus on the upcoming accounting changes ASC 606 and IFRS 15 and will feature speakers from Hughes Pittman & Gupton LLP, Massey Consulting and River Cities Capital Funds.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. Announces $7M Capital Offering with Castle Creek Capital
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced today that it has signed a stock purchase agreement for a private placement of $7 million of the Bank's common stock with Castle Creek Capital, based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter, subject to regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions.
UltraCap Ltd Creates Revolutionary Lightweight Car Battery – the UltraCapacitor
LONDON, U.K., Sept. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientists from London-based UltraCap Ltd. are in the final stages of developing a "green" solid state battery for electric vehicles that they claim will be 40 times lighter than current Lithium-Ion batteries. UltraCap founders, Professor Vladimir Krstic and Nico Van Dongen, say their new battery, the UltraCapacitor, will be able to charge within minutes and that, eventually, a pocket-sized version of the battery will bring us one step closer to emission-free transportation.
EPIC Insurance to Co-Host Employment Law Seminar on Protecting Your Business in 2017, in Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Vice President Pete Smith and Benefits Strategy consultant Suzannah Gill will present at "Protect Your Business in 2017," an employment law seminar that EPIC is both sponsoring and co-hosting. The event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The 1818 Club in Duluth, Georgia.
Opinion: National Racism Test in POTUS Run-Up
G on Politics (OPINION / Satire): A scientific test is being conducted to calculate the number of bigots, goons, oafs, fools, and fascists in the USA. The experiment takes place November 8. "There are nearly sixty-one million racists and morons in the United States." The speaker was Professor Ramon Estadística of the Institute of Records in Washington, D.C.
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Legislative Updates for Sept. 22-23, 2016: Bills Signed and Vetoed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed a wide range of bills, including...
Calif. Governor Brown Signs Consumer Protection Legislation including AB 1580
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has signed the following bills to strengthen consumer health...
