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Main Problems of Custom Mobile Apps

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire/ -- According to Oleg Lola, of MobiDev Corporation: Nobody wants bad apps. Software owners don't want to receive bad products. Users don't want to have bad apps on devices. But what hides behind the meaning of the word 'bad'? How can software owners avoid building and getting 'bad' mobile apps? 'Generally, a bad app is one that doesn't satisfy the end users' needs,' says Lola, founder of MobiDev, specializing in mobile and web software development.

Titan Lenders Corp. Expands Executive Team, Adds Matt Steck as Chief Information Officer

DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage technology services expert Titan Lenders Corp. has brought on software development specialist, Matt Steck, as the company's chief information officer. With more than 15 years of experience in information technology, Steck will be responsible for all software development initiatives within the Titan family of companies.

CPEP Receives Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant Award for 2013

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. /California Newswire/ -- CPEP (Catalysts Powering Educational Performance) is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope's 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will provide public relations support to CPEP over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.

Updated Workplace Guide from LTC Financial Partners (LTCFP) Highlights Tax and Employee Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance

KIRKLAND, Wash. /California Newswire/ -- An updated workplace guide, announced today, describes the tax, productivity, and other benefits of adding the missing link to employee benefit packages: long-term care insurance. 'Long Term Care Outreach and Education Program,' is published by LTC Financial Partners LLC, one of America's most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

Park Ridge Health presents 8th Annual Seasons of Life Soiree to Benefit Four Seasons' Non-Profit Services for Western North Carolina Families

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- Snazzy sparkles and well-worn blue jeans are the attire of choice for the 8th annual Seasons of Life Soiree 2013, an event to benefit vital non-profit patient services at Four Seasons Compassion For Life. The event is presented by Park Ridge Health. Attendees will enjoy the talents of local jazz musicians Carol Duermit and Brad Curtioff.

Vermont Company Launches New Product Line of Tiny Houses

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. /California Newswire/ -- Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. this week announced that it's not just about sheds and storage spaces anymore; its new line of eco-friendly, tiny houses is getting attention from around the country. Tiny houses are gaining steam and Jamaica Cottage Shop is offering original designs that are as green as can be.

New Update! EaseUS Partition Master 9.2.2 Comes with More Considerate Features

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- EaseUS Software, a provider of partition management, data recovery and backup solutions, today announced the release of EaseUS Partition Master 9.2.2. This new version introduces a highlight that when upgrading to any paid edition from the trial edition, you just need to purchase a license and input the serial number without downloading and installing twice to save time for other endeavors.

TeamSnap Now Organizes Immigrant Israeli Soccer League of 18 Nationalities

BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- The Olim Soccer League of Israel represents 18 nationalities and is now using TeamSnap's mobile and web SaaS for managing ongoing activities and groups. The league is entirely comprised of immigrants and acts as a competitive and social platform to play soccer with like-minded foreigners while integrating into Israeli society.

VLP's Corporate Practice Continues to Grow with Addition of Marcus Wilkinson

NEW HAVEN, Conn. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP announces the expansion of its corporate practice with the addition of Marcus Wilkinson, who joins as a partner based in Connecticut. Wilkinson handles angel investments, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate matters.

Reynolds Law Offices Moving to Blue Ash, Opening New Locations

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Reynolds Law Offices previous office location at 300 E. Business Way has closed its doors. Effective immediately, the firm is now located in the beautiful and spacious Westlake Center on Lake Forest Drive at the corner of Reed Hartman Highway and Glendale Milford Road in Blue Ash. [...]

British National Champion Goran Nordin to visit Dayton’s Always Ballroom April 18th

DAYTON, Ohio, April 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Always Ballroom of Dayton, Ohio is pleased to welcome Goran Nordin to their dance studio on April 18th, 2013 for a limited engagement. Always Ballroom has been Dayton’s home for Traditional, Ballroom, Latin and Modern dance for over 11 years and continues to deliver high quality dance [...]

The Soup Kitchen Celebrates 30 years with Gala on April 18, 2013

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire/ -- The Soup Kitchen Inc. of Boynton Beach is proud to announce its first gala in recognition of its 30th anniversary in serving the local Florida community. The organization is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, sustaining itself only through the generosity of the community and its volunteers.

UK Spouse Visa Process: UK Border Agency (UKBA) Changes Affecting Settlement Applications

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- According to Marriage Visa Help (MarriageVisaHelp), a global visa consultancy specializing in family immigration, two important changes have recently been made by the UK Border Agency which will affect those applying for a UK spouse visa, UK fiancee visa, UK unmarried partner visa and other family visas under the settlement category.

Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Music Festival Set for April 20th and 21st at Kief-Joshua Vineyards

TUCSON, Ariz. /California Newswire/ -- Kief-Joshua Vineyards announces that the Second Annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 18 Arizona Wineries in one location, is slated for April 20 and 21, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kief-Joshua Vineyards in beautiful Elgin.

Cooperative purchasing speeds up public sector projects, North American Roofing Expands National Presence

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- North American Roofing strengthens its national position as one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the U.S. with the award to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), through their premier construction program with ezIQC, which helps municipalities find sources for construction and repair facilitating the competitive bid process on behalf of their members.

Style Tech, LLC to Become Exclusive Tat'z Nail'z Distributor in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire/ -- Style Tech, LLC, a provider of nail art technology for nail and beauty salons in the United States, announced it has signed an exclusive distributorship with Fashion Tec USA, Inc., a U.S. technology firm. This agreement will enable Style Tech to make the Tat'z Nail'z imaging systems available to beauty and nail salons across Utah and to expand its national service presence.

Titan Lenders Corp. Adds Platinum Data RealView Automated Appraisal Underwriting Solution

DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) now offers Platinum Data Solution's RealView(TM) automated underwriting appraisal tool to its growing clientele of mortgage lenders and related residential finance service providers, including servicers, investors and state housing finance agencies.

Abstractionist Cindy Walton Shares Work in Pecha Kucha Presentation at Green Hill Center

GREENSBORO, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- Asheville fine artist Cindy Walton has been selected as one of 20 North Carolina abstractionists to present her work, technique, and inspiration in the innovative Pecha Kucha style on April 23, 2013, as part of the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art spring focus on abstract art.

Beacon Printing adds new technology from ProSource, expands capabilities

CINCINNATI, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- ProSource today announced that Beacon Printing recently increased its capabilities with the addition of a Konica Minolta color bizhub Press and a black and white bizhub Pro, both with variable data printing support. The color press allows Beacon to produce the best color images in the production print marketplace.

United Wholesale Mortgage Rolls Out Marketing Program for Brokers

TROY, Mich. /California Newswire/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the U.S., today announced it has launched a free Web portal that enables brokers they work with to produce customized flyers, with options geared towards also marketing to borrowers and REALTORS(R).

DAX Launches Canadian Operations: Los Angeles-based Production Workflow Company Marks International Expansion

TORONTO, Ontario /California Newswire/ -- DAX, LLC (formerly Sample Digital), the Los Angeles-based provider of cloud workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, has launched Canadian Operations and its first international office in Toronto.

Barski-Katinsky Real Estate Announces Virtual Open Houses

COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- According to a recent study, 78 percent of homebuyers begin their search online. With ever-improving technology, this number is growing rapidly. Barski-Katinsky Real Estate, a tech driven, South Jersey real estate company, focused on creating an outside the box approach to buying and selling real estate, announces the recent launch of its Virtual Open House platform.

Trinity Financial to support NJ Harness Industry at the Meadowlands

WALL, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- Peter Grandich, managing member of Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Co., LLC, announced today that the company has committed major marketing support to the New Jersey Harness Racing Industry. As part of the support, members of the Trinity Financial Corporate Advisory Board will soon begin making appearances at the Meadowlands Race Track.

Jennifer Balkan and John McCarthy at Eleanor Ettinger Gallery Chelsea May 2 – June 1, 2013

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- Eleanor Ettinger Gallery Chelsea announces 'Disguises and Disappearances,' the premier New York exhibition of paintings by Jennifer Balkan and John McCarthy which explore the idea of identity both discovered and hidden. In paintings of daydreams and remembrances, the artists entreat us to wander through imagery that is evocative, quirky and sometimes melancholy.

New Release: EaseUS Software Launches the Most Complete and Reliable Memory Card Recovery Software

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- EaseUS Software's newly released card recovery software - EaseUS Card Recovery Wizard - is the best memory card recovery software to recover all lost or deleted photos, videos and audio files from various memory cards, USB drives, mobile phones, digital cameras, MP4 and more.

MFX Selects Prevail Reinsurance System for its Property and Casualty Integrated Insurance Platform Solution

NEW CANAAN, Conn. /California Newswire/ -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance technology and services provider, and MFX, a leading provider of hosted IT applications and outsourcing solutions for the Property and Casualty insurance industry, today announced an agreement whereby MFX will provide the Prevail Reinsurance System as a component of MFX's Integrated Insurance Platform.

The We Walk Tour 2013, 'Step Out – The World Needs You'

BOZEMAN, Mont. /California Newswire/ -- We Walk Tour 2013: According to GEMS Girls' Clubs, 'The World Needs Your Help.' Everyday children in your neighborhood are going to bed hungry, enslaved to work countless hours, homeless because their dad lost his job, abandoned because their family cannot afford to care for them, sold into human trafficking, etc.

USA Coffee Company: Environmentally-Friendly Coffee

PLANTATION, Fla. /California Newswire/ -- Earth Day is April 22 and USA Coffee Company is doing its part to save the planet. Florida-based USA Coffee Company is proud of its efforts to produce conventional certified Hawaiian coffee that is environmentally friendly.

Wilhelm Family Vineyards announces 2013 Spring Special Events

SONOITA, Ariz. /California Newswire/ -- The Wilhelm Family Vineyards will be attending multiple special events during the month of April 2013. Some events are fundraisers, and others are just fun: Temp Festival of the Arts; Chocolate and Wine Experience; Best of the Fest, Scottsdale Culinary Festival; Dan Felix Memorial's Big Break Night Golf Fundraiser; and Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival.

DCIA Announces CLOUD COMPUTING CONFERENCE Speakers – Third Annual Conference within the NAB Show Expands to Two Days

WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- The Distributed Computing Industry Association today announced the first wave of speakers to participate in its CLOUD COMPUTING CONFERENCE at the 2013 NAB Show, the third annual DCIA event within the NAB Show, taking place on Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Citizen Tax Reformer Alleges Income Tax Scandal: Denounces Legal Fiction Used to Deprive Workers Deduction of Living Expenses

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire/ -- A world traveler, a U.S. citizen and Viet Nam veteran, citizen tax reform advocate, John C. Garrison, loves his country. Being a law-abiding citizen, Garrison files peacefully every year his federal income tax return and wants to pay his fair share of government support. Where Garrison sees that reform of income tax law is needed, he does not believe it should come through disrespect for existing law but through responsible legal and/or political action.

Center for Student Opportunity Announces I'm First Scholarship for First-Generation College Students

BETHESDA, Md. /California Newswire/ -- The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), a national 501(c)3 non-profit, is now accepting applications for the I'm First Scholarship, a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship for matriculating first-generation college students.

Solar Developers Join Ranks to Form Grid Supply Solar Trade Association

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- Following an organizational meeting on March 26, the leading grid supply solar developers in New Jersey announced the formation of the New Jersey Solar Grid Supply Association (NJSGSA) at the Millstone Twp offices of James Spano, a veteran solar developer at Spano Partners.

Vivesan and Vivebloom Products Expand in Local Markets

CLEVELAND, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- Adherents of the 'shop local' movement are becoming more discriminating. Cleveland's consumers are no exception, and they are driving demand for their local retailers to carry Vivesan(TM) and Vivebloom(TM) cleaning products. Waterstone Ventures LLP, the makers of the 100 percent carcinogen-free products, announced today that their cleaners will be sold in over 20 Ohio grocery stores.

ProSource Announces Acquisition of IT Services Company, Infitech

CINCINNATI, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- ProSource, a leader in office technology and business solutions, today announced the acquisition of Infitech, a managed network services provider for small- and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition of Infitech expands ProSource's office technology solutions to include a full-range of IT offerings.

Victory Packaging Feeds 33 Regions: Nation's Largest Packaging Distributor Opens Its Doors for Massive Food Drive

HOUSTON, Texas /California Newswire/ -- Move For Hunger announces that from April 1-15, 2013, Victory Packaging is holding its First Annual Victory Cup Nationwide Food Drive. As the largest packaging material distributor in North America, Victory has offices in 24 states across the country. For two weeks, these offices will compete to see which can donate the largest amount of non-perishable food items to its local food bank.

US Telecommunications Private Line Services Revenue to Plateau at $35 Billion in 2013, says Insight Research Corp.

BOONTON, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- The $35 billion U.S. private line services market is expected to decline one percent annually over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based services offsets demand for higher bandwidth private lines, says a new 2013 market research analysis study from Insight Research Corporation.

iConcepts Inc. Announces an Update to OIC Tax Planner – Offer in Compromise Software for the EA, CPA and Attorney

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. /California Newswire/ -- iConcepts Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise Software for tax professionals, announces a new 2013 update to 'OIC Tax Planner for 2012.' An interactive desktop application, OIC Tax Planner bundles required forms and current IRS Offer in Compromise regulations in a single product.

International Document Services Breaks Its Mortgage Document Preparation Volume Records in 2012

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire/ -- IDS Inc. (International Document Services), a mortgage document preparation vendor, saw an unprecedented period of record month-over-month volume in 2012. In addition, the firm also experienced increased demand for its initial disclosure services.

New Update! EaseUS Todo Backup 5.8 is Now Available with More Enhanced Functions

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- EaseUS Software, a leader software developer in data recovery, storage management and data backup, today announces the release of version 5.8 of EaseUS Todo Backup series. It features enhanced compatibility with other software, and some new advanced functions for business users like GPT boot supporting 32 bit Windows PE, and exploring backup images of email in Windows Explorer.

Leading Environmentalist Links Climate Change Solutions to The Trust Frequency Concept in Paradigm-Shifting New Book

ASPEN, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- Cameron/Baxter Books announces the worldwide launch of the paradigm-shifting book 'THE TRUST FREQUENCY: 10 Assumptions for a New Paradigm' (ISBN: 978-098874713) at Explore Booksellers in Aspen, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Sally A. Ranney, visionary environmental leader and author of the foreword to the book, will speak on the need for fundamental, whole-systems change to enable global-level collaboration for solving climate change.

Online School will Become the #1 Provider for Job Placement Assistance

CLEVELAND, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- According to the team at online school Lakewood College, 'We understand the importance of our students not only completing their program but then getting out into the real world and putting all their hard work into action. We want to bring to them the people that know how to help them get the career they want.'

May 4 Run for the Children Stays the Course for Runners and Child Advocates

FAIRFAX, Va. /California Newswire/ -- Preparations are underway for the third annual Run for the Children, hosted by Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Made possible through a generous partnership grant from the Verizon Foundation and other local corporations, the run takes place on May 4, 2013 in historic Fairfax City.

Boulder Panthers Basketball Club Receives Management Support from Top iTunes Sports App

BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- TeamSnap, a fast growing sports management SaaS and mobile app, announces a list of local organizations using its Club and League Solution that now includes the Boulder Panthers Basketball Club of Boulder, Colo. TeamSnap climbed into iTunes' top 40 free sports apps list this month while the club continues to use it as a tool to help grow the sport of basketball.

Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge to be Sold

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- HVS Capital Corp has been exclusively appointed to sell the Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge in Colorado, a 45-room Lodge that has been lauded by Conde Nast, Expedia and Fodor's. The Lodge features one of the best views in Breckenridge and has convenient access to the historic downtown and ski resort.

Mountain Home Care's Lana Wilde Shares Lessons Learned After a Decade of Helping Families with Home Care and Aging Concerns

ARDEN, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- Aging in place shouldn't be a mystery. Ten years ago, dynamic female entrepreneur Lana Wilde started her business, Mountain Home Care, in the basement of the family home with one client, one caregiver, and a commitment to meet the needs of families who take care of their loved ones in times of extended illness.

2013 MADE in Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition Begins

MARSHALL, Mo. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) is pleased to announce the fourth MADE in Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition. The 2013 competition encourages new and aspiring business through a competitive, educational and technical business development process. Grants are awarded to competition winners for startup costs or operating capital.

New Update! EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 5.8.5 Introduces Japanese Version and New Interface for Better User Experience

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- Today, EaseUS Software, a leading software developer of data backup and disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, announced the release of EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 5.8.5 with improved GUI and Japanese language supported.

ProSource Names Sean Sullins as Vice President of New Market Development

CINCINNATI, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- ProSource, the tri-state leader in business solutions for copying, printing and document automation, announce the addition of Sean Sullins to its executive leadership team as VP of New Market Development.

VLP Strengthens Trademark Practice with Addition of Scott Austin

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /California Newswire/ -- Today, VLP Law Group LLP has announced that trademark attorney Scott R. Austin, Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law, has joined the firm from Gordon and Rees LLP.

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