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Calif. Asm. Speaker Rendon Honors Sam Sachs as 2017 Veteran of the Year for 63rd Assembly District
LAKEWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, Calif. Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) honored World War II veteran and Lakewood resident Sam Sachs as the 2017 Veteran of the Year for the 63rd Assembly District. Sachs, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday, joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and served in the 325nd Glider Infantry of the 2nd Airborne, which was also known as the Flying Coffins.
Calif. Assemblymember McCarty Names Norma Christensen Assembly District 7 ‘Veteran of the Year’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D – Sacramento) this week named United States Army veteran Sergeant First Class Norma Christensen as the Assembly District 7’s 2017 Veteran of the Year. Christensen served in the Army for three decades, taking on a range of assignments including Military Police, career counselor and reservist.
DocMagic UCD Tech Now Supports Both Phases of Upcoming Uniform Closing Dataset Requirements
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leading provider of document production, automated compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its technologies are now capable of supporting both phases of the upcoming UCD (Uniform Closing Dataset) requirement.
San Diego, Calif. County School Districts Continue Choosing Edupoint Synergy Online Registration
SAN DIEGO, Calif., /California 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 Dehesa School District, Julian Union School District, and Calexico Unified School District to implement Synergy Online Registration through their partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), augmenting the districts' existing Synergy solutions.
New eLink Solution Leverages eCommerce iPhone and Android One-Tap Ordering for Sales Uplift
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and ZURICH, Switzerland, June 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eAgile Inc., a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, announced today the release of their eLink(TM) solution for mobile eCommerce. eLink is the first to combine smartphone-based one-tap ordering, product authentication and customer engagement functions with enterprise-level track and trace visibility into a single solution.
Phil Rasori of MCT to Speak on Hedge Accounting at AMB User Conference
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing technology firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, is scheduled to speak on a panel session hosted by Advantage Systems, Inc. at its third annual Accounting for Mortgage Banking (AMB) user conference.
IDS Adds Pushback Notifications to LOS Interface with Byte Software
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has added pushback notifications to its existing interface with BytePro Enterprise, the flagship loan origination software (LOS) platform from Byte Software. Through this enhancement, BytePro users will receive mortgage documents and fulfillment status notifications within the LOS platform.
Elvis on Skates and More: The Running of The Bulls in New Orleans for 2017 Turns It Up to Eleven
NEW ORLEANS, La., June 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nola Bulls, LLC announces the full lineup for the 11th edition of the world famous San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO), a.k.a. "The Running of the Bulls in New Orleans." Organizers say they are committed to transcending the farthest reaches of joy currently known to mortal men, taking this event it to the ultimate limits good times, great food, tasty drinks, and general feelings of "Por Que No?" or Why Not?
EPIC Acquires Connecticut-based Product Warranty Analytics Specialist After, Inc.
NORWALK, Conn., June 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the acquisition of After, Inc. - a product warranty analytics firm based in Norwalk, Conn. The Acquisition was made primarily to further strengthen and grow EPIC subsidiary company, PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services - a renewable energy program manager based in the United States.
Pendo Exec Alicia Branstetter Receives NAWRB ‘Roaring Thirty’ Award
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., June 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company, announced that Alicia Branstetter, the company's vice president of marketing, has received the NAWRB (National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses) Roaring Thirty Award.
Working Americans Aren’t Signing Up for Long-Term Care Insurance, ‘But They Will, Where They Work,’ says James Dettman of ACSIA Partners
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Dettman, a veteran of the insurance and employee benefits industries, has joined ACSIA Partners, one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies. He will serve as one of four Worksite Sales Directors.
Acclaimed Author Aaron Ozee to Release New Illustrated Children’s Book, ‘Regulus’
ADDISON, Ill., June 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High quality fiction for children can be an impossible niche to satisfy and that is why Aaron Ozee, bestselling author of "My Darling Child Shiloh," has been gathering so much attention. Ozee's work with "My Darling Child Shiloh" garnered near universal praise when it was released in 2016. Ozee, a prolific author with 10 other pieces of work under his belt, immediately seized upon this success in order to develop his most ambitious project yet: "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790).
iMobie PhoneRescue Offers Major Upgrade with Support for iOS 11 Data Recovery
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc., a leading software developer for iOS and Android, today announces that its world-renowned product PhoneRescue has taken a great leap forward in data recovery. With a well-optimized UI as well as a high-performance workflow, now it becomes the world's ONLY productive technique for iOS users to save photos, messages, contacts, notes and more.
Calif. Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Issue Statements On 2017-18 CA Budget Agreement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced that they have reached an agreement on the 2017-18 State Budget.
Florida Personal Injury Attorney David L. Goldman Master of Ceremonies at 2017 ‘Men of Purpose’ Event
SARASOTA, Fla., June 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the personal injury law firm, Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, was master of ceremonies for an event honoring the work of local volunteers who have engaged with the local community.
MCT’s Chris Anderson to Co-Instruct MBA Webinar on ‘The Lock Desk’s Role in the Secondary Marketing Department’
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing technology firm, announced that it will be participating in an upcoming webinar that the Mortgage Bankers Association will be hosting on the topic of the business- critical role that lock desks play within secondary marketing departments.
Digital Mortgage Provider, Lender Price, Demos at BKFS Motivity Solutions User Conference
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage interface technology and real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) solutions complete with full mobile functionality and advanced business intelligence, announced that Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKFS) Motivity Solutions will use pricing data from Lender Price's industry-leading PPE to provide pricing analytics to its users.
PearlMountain FotoJet 6.0: New HTML5-Based Graphic Tool is Faster and Better than Ever
HONG KONG, June 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FotoJet, an online graphic tool developed by PearlMountain Limited, a dedicated graphics software developer, just released FotoJet 6.0 - an HTML5-based version with new graphical user interface (GUI) and many new templates and resources. These user enhancements now make online graphic design and collage-making easier and faster.
City of Paramount CA Launches Business Licensing Partnership with SCAQMD
PARAMOUNT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The City of Paramount has launched a pilot program to enhance air quality compliance in the city by submitting selected business license applications and renewals to South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) staff for their review.
Fengtao Introduces DVDFab for Linux and Partners with QNAP to for NAS Backup Solution
BEIJING, China, June 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, released the 1st official version of its DVDFab software package for the Linux platform, making the company the only one on the market offering complete set of multimedia backup solution for the Linux operating system. In the meantime, the software company this time partners with QNAP, a reputable NAS device manufacturer, to offer a comprehensive disc-based backup solution.
In Maine, The Mugadi Foundation hosts Michael O. Benefit Concert Event ‘On My Own’
WESTBROOK, Maine, June 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mugadi Foundation, in association with Waynflete School, is proud to announce a Michael O. (Michael Odokara-Okigbo) benefit concert event "ON MY OWN" to take place July 13, 2017 at the beautiful Westbrook Performing Arts Center in Westbrook, Maine.
The Mortgage Collaborative Partners with Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC to Provide Its Members New Tools
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a strategic partnership with Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC ("MQMR"), a national leader in risk management and compliance services.
In Chicago, Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey Now Available at Binny’s, Mariano’s & Treasure Island
CHICAGO, Ill., June 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The first-ever whiskey based on Mike Mignola's legendary "Hellboy" comic book character was recently announced by Dark Horse Comics, XXX Distillery LLC and Prestige Imports LLC. Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey is a craft distilled, small batch, naturally flavored cinnamon whiskey.
David Fradin, Renowned Product Management Guru, Now on Board at Manipal Global Academy of IT
SILICON VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Manipal Global Academy of IT, part of Manipal Global Education Services, a leading international provider of high-quality higher education services, announced today the appointment of Mr. David Fradin, founder of SPICE Catalyst, LLC, as an Advisor and Distinguished Professor of Practice, Product Management Programs. Known as the 'Guru' of Product Management, Mr. David Fradin has trained thousands of product managers throughout the world.
Cloudvirga Names Veteran Tech Entrepreneur Michael Schreck as new CEO
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga(SM), developer of next-generation loan officer and direct-to-consumer point-of-sale (POS) systems, has named Michael Schreck its chief executive officer. He succeeds cloudvirga co-founder Bill Dallas, who will continue as chairman of cloudvirga's board of directors.
Technologies Management, Inc. Adds Consulting Strength to its Telecom Planning and Cost Management
MAITLAND, Fla., June 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Technologies Management, Inc. ("TMI") announced today the addition of Don Gale to its team of consultants. TMI, a leading provider of consulting services, project management, compliance reporting and information tools to over 200 communications companies, said that Mr. Gale's addition to their consulting team significantly enhances the firm's expertise in the areas of communications network design, implementation and cost optimization, allowing it to better serve its clients' needs in those critical areas of their operations.
Ubermortgage Embraces HECM with Technology from ReverseVision
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, has formed a partnership with ubermortgage Inc. to support the budding lender's increasing demand for home-equity conversion mortgages (HECMs) with its RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination technology.
‘Fear Free’ Certified Veterinary Care Now Available for Tipp City Ohio Pets
TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tipp City Veterinary Hospital (TVCH) has become the first and only veterinary practice in Miami County to add Fear Free certification to their practice. The Fear Free(SM) training and certification program aids veterinarians and their staff in providing a safe and comfortable environment for pets that reduces fear and anxiety during visits.
Simplifile’s Paul Clifford Receives 2017 Innovation Award from October Research
PROVO, Utah, June 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Paul Clifford, president, was recognized with the 2017 October Research Award for Innovation for his leadership in establishing Simplifile's e-recording network, along with other achievements in support of the title industry.
Arcus Biosciences selects ChemDiv as Sole Chemistry Provider for its Discovery Screening Collection
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ChemDiv Inc., a fully integrated California-based CRO, announced today that Arcus Biosciences selected ChemDiv as the sole source of molecules for Arcus's growing HTS screening collection. This collaboration, which utilized Arcus's medicinal chemistry knowledge and ChemDiv's computational and synthetic chemistry expertise, has resulted in the selection of several hundred thousand structures from which Arcus expects to identify starting points for several of the discovery programs in its portfolio.
Ultimate Packer Fans Unite In The Name Of Charity, New Community Shelter
GREEN BAY, Wis., June 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join Professional Football's Ultimate Fan Association inductees Steve Tate and Wayne Sargent and former and current players invited to attend the 6th Annual Ultimate Packer Fan Connection party at The District D2 on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sarasota Attorney M David Shapiro Named A Best Lawyer 5th Consecutive Year
SARASOTA, Fla., June 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a fifth year in a row, personal injury and civil trial attorney M. David Shapiro, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been accepted as a member of Best Lawyers. Highly regarded within the legal industry, Best Lawyers has been cited as one of the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.
U.S. Charities Can Now Get a Complimentary Vanity Number from RingBoost
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., June 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading vanity number provider RingBoost is expanding its donation program to provide custom phone numbers to nonprofits and charitable organizations. Following a successful run that has seen the company find memorable numbers for a variety of worthy causes, such as Gracepointe Church in Florida and Habitat for Humanity in Pittsburgh, RingBoost wanted to bring the benefits to a wider audience.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Receives Multiple Honors from 2017 Communicator Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that the firm's Marketing, Communications and Creative Services Team has received one "Gold Award of Excellence" and eight "Silver Awards of Distinction" from the 23rd Annual Communicator Awards, the leading international awards program recognizing excellence and big ideas in marketing, communications and design.
Verify Smart Corp (VSMR) Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Equity Stake, Exclusive International Reseller Rights in Med-Con Technologies
FERNLEY, Nev., June 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTC:VSMR / OTCMKTS:VSMR) a Global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital distribution solutions announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire an equity stake and exclusive international reseller rights in Med-Con Technologies, LLC for cash and stock.
SunBug Solar Completes Solarize Campaign Out of New Massachusetts Office
WESTFIELD, Mass., June 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SunBug Solar is proud to announce the completion of the sign-up phase of the Solarize Windsor, Cummington, Goshen and Worthington (Solarize Mass WCGW) initiative. Solarize Mass WCGW is part of a Solarize Mass, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Green Communities Division of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) that encourages the adoption of small scale solar in Massachusetts communities.
QuestSoft and OpenClose Announce June 21 Webinar on New CFPB HMDA Rules
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider, and QuestSoft, a provider of automated mortgage compliance software, announced that they will host a joint webinar covering the new CFPB HMDA regulations, how they will impact organizations, and outline specific plans to make compliance with the new HMDA rules the most efficient and time-saving process in the mortgage industry.
Sokal Media Group Signs Honda Conyers of Georgia to Marketing Programs
RALEIGH, N.C., June 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group signs Honda Conyers. Honda Conyers is a new and used car dealership that extends special care to all its customers. Offering modest prices, easy financing, and special offers, their friendly sales team will make you feel at home. Located in Conyers, Ga., the store affords easy access from Covington and Monroe.
Famous Japanese-style Creperie B-Bee Crepe & Boba Announces Its Illinois Reopening with New Menu and Special Event
CHICAGO, Ill., June 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- B-Bee Crepe & Boba, beloved Japanese-style crepe specialty restaurant located inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is delighted to announce its reopening on June 19, 2017, featuring a new selection of savory and sweet crepes made of fresh fruits and special whipped cream.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Joins the ANSI/ASSE Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee for EH&S
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that as part of the firm's commitment to the Energy Industry and ongoing efforts to improve worker safety, EPIC has joined the American National Standards Institute/ American Society of Safety Engineers (ANSI/ASSE) Z390 "Hydrogen Sulfide Training" Committee.
In Florida, Pompano Beach CRA and Urban Land Institute Symposium to Reveal Innovation District Opportunity
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach CRA has partnered with the Urban Land Institute to host a unique symposium outlining the $500 million investment opportunity available for developers in the Pompano Beach Innovation District. Nationally recognized redevelopment experts and invested developers will provide comprehensive details about the last 24 acres of undeveloped parcels in Broward County with prime visibility from I-95.
Phil Rasori of MCT to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Illinois MBA Capital Markets Update
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing technology firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be a key note speaker at the Illinois Mortgage Banking Association's Mortgage/Capital Market Update event on June 8, 2017. As a keynote speaker, Mr. Rasori will discuss topics that include hedging, pricing and servicing.
MyJewelryRepair Shows Growth in a National Jewelry Industry Stuck in Tailspin
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Jewelers Board of Trade continues to report less than inspiring numbers for the jewelry industry at large, says MyJewelryRepair.com. The number of retail jewelers, wholesalers, and manufacturers closed down in the U.S. and Canada has risen to 1,564 in 2016, up five hundred and change from 2015's numbers. This decline represents what National Jeweler calls a "[64 percent] year-over-year increase" in closed businesses.
QC REPORT: TRID and Loan Package Documentation Defects Comprise Over 68 Percent of Reported Defects
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced it has released the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report for the fourth quarter of 2016 and calendar year 2016.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Honors Chef Brock for Work as Awareness Ambassador
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA), the nonprofit dedicated to raising research funds for and awareness of the neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG), announces that Chef Sean Brock has graciously volunteered to be an Awareness Ambassador for the organization.
Kiel Mortgage Selects ReverseVision RVX Loan Origination Software for HECM Division
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Kiel Mortgage has chosen RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination software (LOS) to power its home-equity conversion mortgage (HECM) division.
International Document Services Builds Mortgage Doc Preview Feature for LendingQB Integration
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has incorporated a new document preview feature into its integration with LendingQB's cloud-based loan origination solution (LOS). The feature allows LendingQB users to preview mortgage documents, such as the Loan Estimate or Closing Disclosure, before they are submitted to fulfillment.
With CloudABIS Suite, SecuGen and M2SYS Technology Partner to Advance Adoption of Biometric Solutions
ATLANTA, Ga., June 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric identification management solutions announced today a new partnership designed to help customers using SecuGen fingerprint readers to accelerate their projects with the adoption of CloudABIS - a suite of cloud-based biometric identification management software tools.
Don’t Mess with Texas: Donald Eugene Lowe Announces his Presidential Campaign for 2020
SAN ANGELO, Texas, June 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four years ago, Donald Eugene Lowe launched his presidential campaign and ran for president in 2016. Today, he continues to be dismayed by the direction of the country and maintains his position that he is the right choice for president of the United States in 2020.
iMobie PhoneRescue for 2017 Restores Lost Data for Android OS with Highest Success Rate, Even Directly to Phones
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc., a leading software developer, today excitedly announced that its flagship product PhoneRescue now is able to save lost photos, messages, contacts, WhatsApp data, and more for Android users, with the highest data recovery rate in the industry.
