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Cindy Holden

Cindy Holden
Cindy Holden has been an editor with the Neotrope News Network since 2004, and previously managed news content on Send2Press® Newswire. She is a part time photographer, and was born and raised in California.

Backbone Security Announces Digital Steganography Detection Software Replacement Program

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce a new program to allow current users of other digital steganography detection solutions to replace their tools with Backbone's Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS) and Steganography Analyzer Signature Scanner (StegAlyzerSS) by just paying the cost of software maintenance - a low $625, or less if the user qualifies for or law enforcement or government discount.

Backbone’s Steganography Database Exceeds 1,000 Applications

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the release of Version 3.11 of the Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) which now contains 1,000 steganography applications.

Four Points Technology Adds Chief Operating Officer to Team

CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Points Technology, LLC has appointed Joel Lipkin to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Lipkin joins Four Points from Affigent LLC (formerly TKC Integration Services), where he was general manager.

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa, Council President Garcetti Announce Los Angeles' First Annual Nonprofit Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday joined City Council President Eric Garcetti in Council Chambers to declare the City of Los Angeles' first annual Nonprofit Day. The event was organized by the Mayor's Office of Strategic Patnerships and featured organizations including Peace Over Violence, City Year, Downtown Women's Center and Conservation Corps.

InnoVergent Develops Fixed Asset and Collection Management Modules for Intacct Financial Accounting Users

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InnoVergent (www.innovergent.com), a technology consultancy firm and reseller and system integrator of cloud computing accounting software, announced today the availability of Fixed Assets and Collections Management modules for Intacct Financial Accounting users.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Oct. 25, 2011

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Kathleen Allison, 47, of Lemoore, has been appointed warden at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran. Allison has served as acting warden at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility State Prison, Corcoran since 2009, after serving as chief deputy administrator and chief deputy warden from 2007 to 2009, associate warden from 2004 to 2007, and a correctional health services administrator from 2002 to 2004.

Flooding Crisis in El Salvador: Thousands Displaced as Levees Break

JIQUILISCO, El Salvador, Oct. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A tropical depression in the Pacific, coupled with a weather front stemming from Hurricane Jova in the Atlantic, converged on El Salvador this weekend to cause what appears to be the largest disaster in a generation. EcoViva, an international development organization based in Oakland, California, has been in close contact with its local partner organization in Jiquilisco, the Mangrove Association, to assess damages and raise funds for both immediate relief and future reconstruction.

InnoVergent to Exhibit InnoVergent/Rx at Intacct Advantage 2011 Conference

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- InnoVergent, a technology consultancy firm and reseller and system integrator of cloud computing accounting software, will be featuring its InnoVergent/Rx service for Intacct financial accounting customers. InnoVergent will be a sponsor of the Intacct Solution Showcase the Intacct Advantage 2011 Conference taking place in Las Vegas October 26 - 28, 2011. Continue reading

CFO Rapid Fire to be Featured in Solution Showcase at Intacct Advantage 2011 Conference

NOVI, Mich., Oct. 18, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CFO Rapid Fire, LLC announced today that it will be a sponsor of the Solution Showcase at the Intacct Advantage 2011 customer and partner conference, October 26 - 28, 2011, in Las Vegas. As a Solution Showcase sponsor, CFO Rapid Fire, LLC will be demonstrating its new business technology system, CFO Rapid Fire, a cloud-based business intelligence system for C-level executives.

Conservative Caucus Endorses Krysztoforski for Congress

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 17, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During their monthly meeting on October 16, the Allegany County Conservative Caucus reaffirmed their vote to unanimously endorse Joseph Krysztoforski, Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, over long term Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett.

DB2XML adds Database Support to Renderx’s XML Rendering Products

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RenderX (www.renderx.com), the leader in XML formatting solutions, released a new product - DB2XML - which enables RenderX's reporting and rendering products to use databases and CSV files as data sources.

When Buying Telecommunication Services, US Hispanic Over-Index, Says Insight Research

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2011, US ethnic communities will spend $77.9 billion on telecommunications services, accounting for nearly one-third of all residential telecom expenditures, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. The largest minority group, Hispanics, representing 16.3 percent of the total US population, will spend the most.

A Revolutionary Vision of Creativity, Commerce and Law in the Digital Age

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intellectual property law in the United States is on the verge of breakdown and needs to be reformed, argues law professor Jason Mazzone in his new book, 'Copyfraud and Other Abuses of Intellectual Property Law' (ISBN: 978-0804760065), published by Stanford University Press.

SecuGen Hamster IV v2 Receives FBI Certification for FIPS 201/PIV

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that the FBI has certified the SecuGen Hamster IV(TM) v2 fingerprint reader as meeting Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Single Finger Capture Device Specifications. The Hamster IV v2 is the successor to the widely deployed Hamster IV fingerprint reader.

Calif. Governor Brown Joins SunEdison to Announce Company's Relocation to California

BELMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today visited the new headquarters of SunEdison in Belmont to mark the company’s decision to establish their world headquarters in California. The company, currently headquartered in Maryland, decided to make the move following actions by Governor Brown and the Legislature to create a friendlier business environment in California.

Jessicurl Announces Branding Relaunch to Visually Represent the Curly Hair Lifestyle

ARCATA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First launched in 2002, Jessicurl was developed to provide people with all types of naturally curly hair - textured, wavy, kinky, fine or coarse - with the confidence to embrace their curls. And, after nearly 10 years of growth and development, it's time for a fresh new look and feel.

Law Offices of Mathys and Schneid Obtains Jury Award of $1.4 Million for Mother in Decapitated Baby Case

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Naperville, Illinois trial attorney Mark W. Mathys of LAW OFFICES OF MATHYS and SCHNEID obtained a jury verdict against two doctors on behalf of his client Micheatria Donelson last week (Thursday, October 6, 2011); case NO. 07-CI-01768.

Calif. Governor Brown Takes Action to Improve Education

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Saturday that he has taken action on legislation to improve education in California. The following bills have been signed by Governor Brown: AB 124 by Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes (D-Los Angeles) – Academic content standards: English language development standards.

Dick and Dee Dee to Perform at The Paramount Theatre in Denver October 29, 2011

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altergate Publishing announces that author Dee Dee Phelps is now performing in Doo Wop Shows nationally. The release of her memoir 'Vinyl Highway' in 2007 initiated the Sixties recording star's comeback, singing as Dee Dee, of Dick and Dee Dee.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the National Breast Cancer Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) as its October Charity of the Month.

First US Outdoor Showing of ‘Hell on Wheels’ announced for Bike the Coast – Taste the Coast on Nov 4, 2011

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Event Media Inc., organizers of Bike The Coast - Taste The Coast, add Movie Night on Friday, November 4, between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Bandshell next to the Oceanside Pier. It will be the first U.S. outdoor showing of the classic cycling movie 'Hell On Wheels' presented by Visit Oceanside Conference and Visitors Bureau.

Padilla Bill to Criminalize Cell Phones in Prisons Signed by Calif. Gov. Brown

Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senate Bill 26, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was signed by the Governor today. The new law will crack down on the smuggling and possession of cell phones and other wireless communication devices in California prisons. The law becomes effective immediately.

The Best of KidSpirit Online Print Edition Showcases Teen Creativity and Resources for Teachers

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What do teens think about cheating? How do youth approach depression or becoming vegetarian? How do traditional religious backgrounds influence young people's choices and character development? These questions and more are tackled by teens in the pages of KidSpirit's new print issue released today, the Best of KidSpirit Online.

Pit Stop Players Present ‘Dark Side Of The Tune’ – Halloween Concert Features Five World Premieres

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pit Stop Players, a thirteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will kick off their third season with a concert at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The critically acclaimed group will offer creepy-themed music the night before Halloween, in a program titled 'Dark Side of the Tune.'

Prevent Your Car from Being Towed with Call Before Tow

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CBT Solutions Inc. announces a new, free tow notification service - Call Before Tow(TM) - that notifies vehicle owners when their vehicle is about to be towed on private property. Vehicle owners are notified by a text message and phone call warning them to move their vehicles before a tow. The warning is designed to prevent the tow and allow vehicle owners enough time to promptly move their vehicle(s).

Award-Winning Blue Hill Troupe Kicks Off 88th Season with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, launches its 88th season with the musical farce 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.' With a score by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, Forum will run from October 28 through November 5, 2011 at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street.

Berkeley Leads in Exploring Practical and Revolutionary Usages of Web and Cell Tools

BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The University of California at Berkeley, in partnership with the World Mind Network, is becoming the nexus of a new movement aiming to maximize the vast power embedded in commonly used Web and Smart phone technologies to effect useful change in the world.

Calif. Gov. Brown Establishes Tribal Advisor to Strengthen Communication, Collaboration with California’s Native American Tribes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In order to strengthen communication and collaboration between California state government and Native American Tribes, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an Executive Order establishing the position of Governor’s Tribal Advisor in the Office of the Governor.

Boulder’s Own Twilight Saga Begins: Children of the Realm Released September 17 at Mojo Coffeehouse, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 15, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Children of the Realm: A Fledglings Novel' (ISBN: 978-1-4567-4831-9), is the first novel of author W.L. James. Her tale paints a fun, sassy and edgy story that depicts a realistic representation into the lives of today's youth. Meet Boulder's newest paranormals. Peter, Alexandra, Rudy and Theroux are not your average middle schoolers. They are fledglings. The children of immortal warriors called Centurions fighting against a common enemy called the Horde.

Calif. Gov. Brown Awards Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to 13 Officers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, California's highest public safety award, to 13 public safety officers for their bravery and commitment to the people of California. Attorney General Kamala D. Harris joined Governor Brown in presenting the awards.

Scott Joss of Golosio Opens Shows on Merle Haggard Tour

REDDING, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Country music legend Merle Haggard is crisscrossing all of North America throughout the year, playing theaters and arenas, and at any given show, the opening act can be Scott Joss, the fiddle player who is a regular member of Haggard's band, The Strangers.

Performance of Backbone’s Gigabit Steganography Detection Appliance Validated

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the results of performance testing on the 1Gbps version of Backbone's Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) appliance conducted by a faculty-led team from Rochester Institute of Technology's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Consumer and Business Spending on Carrier Ethernet Services Will Nearly Triple Over Five Years, says Insight Research Corp.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. enterprises and consumers are expected to spend more than $44 billion over the next five years on Ethernet services provided by carriers, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. With metro-area and wide-area Ethernet services readily available from virtually all major data service providers, the market is expected to grow from $4.0 billion in 2011 to reach nearly $11.1 billion by 2016.

Four Points Part of Winning 7 Delta Team Supporting the Twenty-One Total Technology (T4) Contract Awarded by Department of Veterans Affairs

CHANTILLY, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Points Technology, LLC is part of the 7 Delta Team that was recently awarded a 60-month, $12 billion contract by the VA's TAC to conduct program management, strategy, and planning, and provide technical, systems engineering, and other solutions encompassing the entire range of IT requirements.

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Kicks Off Second Year of Fashion's Night Out

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Villaraigosa today announced the second year of Fashion's Night Out, a City-driven program to help spur consumer spending and generate revenue for Los Angeles.

Business Resource Team Strengthens Manufacturing Bottom Line

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board is helping companies keep manufacturing jobs in California. Six months after taking advantage of a Lean Manufacturing Program funded by the Workforce Investment Board, local employer A&R Tarpaulins has added three positions, including one inventory manager and two entry level engineers, and is still growing.

Business Resource Team Helps Companies In Crisis Save Jobs and Grow

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Debbie Heschong, owner of Joshua Tree Landscape and Maintenance, was experiencing the high cost of Worker's Compensation Insurance, which made it necessary for her to utilize employment agencies for her staffing needs. According to the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, Heschong needed additional staff but could not afford it.

‘Portraits of Aloha Hope’: A Photographer Interviews 23 Women Tackling Life’s Toughest Challenges

KAILUA, Hawaii (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each woman's story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength. In her book, 'Portraits of Aloha Hope,' photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN). There they are bridging the gap from incarceration, homelessness and addiction to a new life.

Calif. Governor Brown Creates California Interagency Council on Veterans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday issued an Executive Order establishing the California Interagency Council on Veterans to improve how veterans’ services are coordinated across local, state and federal government.

Art Controversy Revealed this Week: Daniel Edwards’ Justin Bieber Allegory of a Teen Sex Symbol

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Images of the allegorical tribute to teen idol Justin Bieber, created by controversial New York artist Daniel Edwards, are being released by Cory Allen Contemporary Art this week.

Dubbed the Italian Jackie Chan, Actor Zak Lee Guarnaccia Stars as Pancho Villa 'Deadliest Warrior 3' on Spike TV

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This rugged and relentless Award Winning actor, after recently appearing on such shows such as ABC's 'General Hospital,' Comedy Central's 'Jon Benjamin Has a Van' and the American Express National Commercial with Conan O'Brien, Italian-born stuntman and martial arts expert Zak Lee Guarnaccia will next appear on September 7, 2011 as the lead role, Pancho Villa on 'Deadliest Warrior season 3' on Spike TV.

Colonial Reenactors to Celebrate First Annual Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day Foundation has been diligently working to plan and execute its first big constitution day celebration. It will be held on September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at West Creek Community Park. Admission is free.

New Novel Resurrects ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ as the Magic Lives in this Modern Day Literary Thriller

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Everette O. Lemons has taken the hit television series 'I Dream of Jeannie' and resurrected it, giving it fresh literary life. 'Jeannie-Centristasis' (ISBN: 978-0-557-19140-6; Lulu Press) is just as much fun as the Jeannie who once frolicked across America's television screens, says Randall R. Radic, The US Review of Books.

Wham Bang Comics’ ‘Night Owl: Bullies Deserve Justice’ Warns Kids of Dangers of Bullying

FORT WORTH, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four years may not be that much time for many grownups in the comic book industry. But for teenage writer Jake Tinsley, it has been literally one-fourth of his life. Jake was 12 when he first started writing comic book and comic strip scripts for Wham Bang Comics, a company he started with his father.

Matrix Website Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Bernardino County has created a central online tool that brings together job seekers, employers and training programs that support the fastest-growing industries in the region. The site was launched by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board in partnership with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Alliance for Education.

TheShowStore.com Launches a Revamped Website Featuring Easy Access to Upgraded and Expanded Services

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today Ligeti Artists LLC introduced updates to TheShowStore.com, a new, online, live entertainment booking platform. Now consumers seeking premium artists and attractions for local, regional, national and international events can easily search and book live talent.

Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Pfc. Rueben J. Lopez

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Pfc. Rueben J. Lopez, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the National Military Families Association

WASHINGTON, D.C.(SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of those Americans whose loved ones serve in the United States Military, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Military Family Association as its August Charity of the Month.

'Nine Days that Changed the World' to be Screened at World Youth Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Nine Days that Changed the World,' hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, and produced by Citizens United Productions in association with Gingrich Productions and Peace River Company, will be screened at World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain on August 17, 2011.

nPulse adds CEO to Executive Team – Former Fidelis Exec Brings Industry and Leadership Experience to Growing Company

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- nPulse Technologies today announced that Tim Sullivan has joined its leadership team as CEO. Most recently, Sullivan was CEO and then Chairman of Fidelis Security Systems, an early pioneer in DLP technologies which he founded in 2002.