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Cindy Holden

Caliofrnia Newswire editorial staffmember, Cindy Holden (AI)
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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.

One Year After Macondo Well (Deepwater Horizon) Disaster, Study Finds That Employees Stop Fewer Than 2 of 5 Observed Unsafe Operations

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A great number of accidents and injuries could have been prevented if someone had simply 'spoken up.' The prevalence and magnitude of this problem often gives rise to public frustration and, at times, indignation. To better understand why employees so frequently choose not to say anything in the face of potential disaster, The RAD Group conducted a large scale study of 'Safety Interventions.'

Central Turbos Selects Southeast Computer Solutions and Sage ERP MAS 500 as Its Premier Solution

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS) announced that Central Turbos, headquartered in Miami, Florida, has chose Sage ERP MAS 500 as its new business management solution. Southeast Computer Solutions and Central Turbos have already begun the implementation process.

Jacqueline M. Tiso to Present at South Carolina Community Action Partnership, Head Start Conference

PATTERSON, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jacqueline M. Tiso, CEO and founder of JMT Consulting Group, has been invited to speak at the 2011 Annual Spring Training Conference for the South Carolina Community Action Partnership and South Carolina Head Start Association.

Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC Invited to Join Information Technology Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Being recognized for its commitment to providing superior technology solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC has joined Information Technology Alliance (ITA), a highly regarded group of top VARs, CPA firms and technology product/service providers.

Quirk Automotive Group Celebrates New Sites with Altima Giveaway

QUINCY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- How would a new Nissan Altima make your life better? That's the question the Quirk Automotive Group is asking its Massachusetts and New Hampshire customers in its Ultimate Altima Giveaway, which runs from April 3 until May 1.

Veterans First Supplies Helps REALTORS and Small Businesses Get Out of the Red and Into the Green

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a downturned market, REALTORS® and small businesses continue to seek ways to cut cost without sacrificing quality and services. And, Veterans First Supplies (VFS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, has helped.

Global Music Rights Panel at the California Copyright Conference in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Songwriters, music publishers, and holders of intellectual property are invited to attend the California Copyright Conference presentation 'Music Rights from a Global Perspective' on the evening of Wednesday, April 13 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles).

Is This an April Fool’s Joke – Or Not? Only Doctor Flue of Tecumseh, Michigan Knows!

TECUMSEH, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Through the years, April 1st has been a day of good humor, fun antics, and other practical jokes on friends, family members, and co-workers, says Doctor Flue. Businesses and media have played the game also, sometimes resulting in lasting memories of fun and silliness that are recalled months and years later.

Calif. Gov. Brown Releases Twelve-Point Pension Reform Plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/--- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today released the actual bill language of seven separate pension reform measures. In addition, Brown...

Investors Flock to Brazil at an Unprecedented Rate

BRASILIA, Brazil (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With strong economic growth (7.5 percent per annum), a large and robust domestic market and a stable democracy, Brazil is a thriving market for foreign investors. President of the Brazilian political consulting firm Arko Advice and founder of the online intelligence service Brazilian Intelligence, Dr. Murillo de Aragao says, 'In 29 years of business relationships with foreign investors, I have never witnessed the current level of interest in investing in Brazil.'

New Whiteflash Bauble is Simply ‘Bella’

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lost in translation; definitely not. No matter what language, the outcome is the same; Whiteflash, the go-to destination on the web for superior quality diamonds, has unveiled yet another spectacular design that can only be summed up in one word - simply 'Bella.'

New Upgraded EASEUS Partition Master 8.0.1 Runs Faster and Brings you WinPE Bootable Disk

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EASEUS Software, the leading provider of affordable partition management, data recovery and backup utilities, has upgraded its Windows hard disk and partition manager EASEUS Partition Master to version 8.0.1. This new release introduces a brand new interface with Windows 7 style GUI, a new algorithm to ensure a faster and safer process of resizing/moving partitions, and has added a built-in WinPE 3.0 bootable disk.

Volkswagen Proves Family Cars Come in Smaller Packages as Golf Named a Top 10 Family Car

BRAINTREE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When most drivers think of a family car, what usually comes to mind is a large, unwieldy minivan-type vehicle. Volkswagen, which has always defied popular perceptions of what a vehicle "should" look like, has a surprising challenge to those minivans: the family-friendly VW Golf. Currently available at Greater Boston Volkswagen dealer Quirk Volkswagen, the 2011 Golf was recently named a 2011 Top 10 Family Car by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

Innovative Solution to Increase Helicopter Safety and Reduce Operational Costs

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Can a reduction in helicopter vibration levels increase safety of flight and reduce its operating costs? 'Absolutely,' says Eli Navon, CEO of Shake'd Technologies, Inc., a New York-based company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced rotary wing innovations.
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Calif. Governor Brown Ends State’s Drought Status, Urges Californians to Continue to Conserve

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Following significant increases in statewide rainfall and mountain snowpack this season, Governor Jerry Brown today proclaimed an end to...

Soundrangers Release Sound Effects Library on Hard Drive

SEATTLE, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Soundrangers, an award winning game audio studio, announces the release of its popular online sound effects library on hard drive. The Soundrangers Sound Effects Library has been inspired by years of custom sound design for video games and has been used for years by such industry leading companies as Google, Nickelodeon, Microsoft, Cartoon Network, Adobe, and HBO.

Premier Real Estate at Meadow Park in Buda – Buffington Homes Helps New Home Buyers Find Their New Home in Austin...

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buffington Homes, the leader in new home Austin Texas and Central Texas construction for over forty years, is excited to announce the release of their Capital Series in Meadow Park. This boutique community offers the excitement and convenience of metropolitan living with the affordability of suburban pricing and one of the lowest property tax rates of any community in Buda.

Midwest Wind Energy Suspends Development Activity in Wisconsin

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In view of continued regulatory uncertainty in the State of Wisconsin a leading wind farm developer has announced that it has suspended development activity until a more predicable climate can be restored. Chicago-based Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE) has been developing utility scale wind farms in Wisconsin since 2003 and has two of its developed projects operating.

MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition Will Highlight New Businesses in Missouri

MARSHALL, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Calling aspiring business people! The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced today that the 2011 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition, an event that will highlight new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational business development process, will accept preliminary submissions until April 29, 2011.

Before the Dancing, They’ll be Driving: Quirk Ford Helps Support Quincy High School Post-Prom Party

QUINCY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prom is one of the biggest highlights of a high school student's career, a chance for them and their classmates to participate in an elegant event that they'll recall for many years to come. That elegance can be costly, but thankfully for the seniors at Quincy High School, Quirk Ford is participating in Ford's popular Drive One 4 UR School program in an effort to raise up to $6,000 for their school's Senior Night Out-Post Prom Party.

Starlight’s Annual ‘A Stellar Night’ Gala Honored Philanthropists Kathy, Paris and Nicky Hilton and Forever 21?s Do Won Chang

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At Starlight Children's Foundation's annual 'A Stellar Night' gala, presented by California Pizza Kitchen and Nintendo of America Inc., on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at The Century Plaza Hyatt Regency Hotel, Starlight presented long-time philanthropists Kathy, Paris and Nicky Hilton with its 2011 'Heart of Gold Award' and Do Won Chang, Founder/CEO of Forever 21, Inc., with its 2011 Jacki Carlish Humanitarian Award.

Does Your 401k Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People need insurance, but do retirement funds? 'Absolutely,' says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP). 'If you're not thinking about your own health as you age, think about the health of your 401k or IRA. If your retirement vehicle becomes disabled or loses life blood, how can it support you when you need it?'

11 Georgia Business Brokers Named to Million Dollar Club with $40 Million Sold

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a difficult year for business transactions, 13 members of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers helped enough business owners buy and sell $40 million worth of businesses to earn membership to the organization's prestigious Million Dollar Club for 2010.

Two New Beach Landscape Photographs by Christian Chaize Offered Exclusively at 20×200.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 20x200, the place to buy limited-edition fine art and photography online, announces the release of two new landscape photographs from the popular series by Christian Chaize: Praia Piquinia. Collectors now have the opportunity to acquire Praia Piquinia 11/08/10 12h15 and Praia Piquinia 28/08/10 12h20. The editions start at $50 for a 14-inch x 11-inch photograph.

Natural Stone Floor Maintenance Pro Standards Now Available to Dallas Consumers

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Natural stone is a permanent floor intended to last as long as the facility stands,' says Jason Johonnesson, the director of Interior Maintenance Specialists, Inc., on their main website which details their proven skills and cutting edge natural stone maintenance technology. Natural stone floors are very popular and add a particular look to homes, buildings and/or businesses they are installed in.

Custom Beer-Layering Spoons Give Brew Businesses Revenue and Style

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guinness and Bass have customized beer-layering tools and now, thanks to JMB Brewcraft, other breweries, pubs, beer fests and more will also have a cool, new item to share with their brew-buying public - the all new, customizable black and tan spoon.

Talk of the Town Awards Announces New Educational Insight Research and Newsletter

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The most effective employees possess both traditional intelligence and people skills, a combination called emotional intelligence, according to an article in the new and highly anticipated Talk of the Awards Newsletter, which will be available to Customer Care News Magazine subscribers, and Talk of the Town Award winners.

KnowledgeAdvisors Announces Next Generation Executive Reporting for Talent Development

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced it has undertaken a landmark effort in developing a set of Talent Development Reporting Principles (TDRP) for L&D measurement.

David Bamford Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale brokerage industry veteran David Bamford has joined the firm as vice president/casualty broker.

A Ravaged World Seeks Sexual Salvation in New Novel – ‘Sextopia’

ROANOKE, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Out in Left Publishing announced this week the launch of a new science fiction novel, 'Sextopia' (ISBN: 978-098-328-9203). Authored by Daniel Printz, 'Sextopia' focuses on a future world, devastated by bloodshed that is transformed by two prominent and influential men who take the small, remaining population and devise a system where everyone is governed by the original sin.

City of Los Angeles Approves Guardian Pool Fence Systems

VAN NUYS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Steve Sadinsky, President and CEO of Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc., is proud to announce that their 5 foot tall polyester mesh pool fence has been approved by the City of Los Angeles to meet the building code. This is the first time that the city has given their approval for such a fence.

Presidential Who’s Who Recognizes Member Achievement in Nutriceutical Industry

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Presidential Who's Who announced this week that one of its members, Barbara Barton, executive and nutritional coach for Isagenix®, is working to help others reach their ultimate potential and achieve their goals.

Diossy Brothers LLC Announces Launch of Men’s Apparel Line Celebrating Love of Art and the Ocean

VERO BEACH, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Diossy Brothers LLC, a fine-art apparel company, announces the launch of its exciting new apparel line available exclusively on-line and soon to be made available to select retailers. Driven by a love of art and the ocean, Diossy has created a clothing line which represents a casual lifestyle with unique thought provoking art.

Baidu.com’s Lead Investor Contributes $11.5 Million to CalUniversity

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, has received a $11.5 million investment from Dr. Finian Tan, the lead investor in China's number one search engine Baidu.

Pathbuilders ‘Women of Influence’ Panelists Discuss Opportunities, Challenges for Women in Leading Organizations

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With more than 100 women in attendance, Pathbuilders presented a program entitled 'Women of Influence - Navigating Organizations with Few Female Leaders.' The sold-out event was held on Friday, March 11 and featured lively and thought-provoking conversation among panelists, along with energetic audience Q&A.

Whiteflash Selected for Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash has been selected to win the prestigious Bride's Choice Award 2011 by WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company. The Bride's Choice Award is awarded annually based on reviews and surveys shared by the over 750,000 newlyweds that rely on WeddingWire for wedding planning resources.

ABC Welcomes Frisbee – the Bed Bug Detection Dog!

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Great News Houston! ABC Home and Commercial Services now has the latest and greatest for early warning detection of bed bugs. It is a bed bug detection canine named Frisbee.

Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County Supports Employers with Human Resources Hotline

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, through a partnership with the California Employers Association, has helped more than 100 businesses with no cost human resources consulting. Horizon Hobby, Inc. is a medium sized company located in Ontario, Calif. with their corporate headquarters in Illinois.

Families Uniting Families Launches Project Fatherhood with ‘Family Game Night’

LONG BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Families Uniting Families will be extending an invitation to those in the community to join in a 'Family Game Night' on March 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their offices in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located at 525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach.

MCT Trading Adds Industry Veteran Rhonda Beck as Regional Sales Director

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in hedging and risk management, has announced that Rhonda Beck has joined the firm as regional sales director for its Charlotte, North Carolina office, and will lead the company's expansion in the Southeast Unites States.

Mazda Dealers the Most Improved in Auto Service in J.D. Power and Associates Study

QUINCY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new study by J.D. Power and Associates, more customers are taking their cars back to the dealership for auto service and maintenance. Recognizing this trend, Greater Boston Mazda dealer Quirk Mazda and Mazda dealers around the country have implemented programs and policies to improve the quality of their service departments in recent years.

2011 Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction Winners Announced

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebration Media and Talk of the Town News have announced the most recent recipients of their Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. Award winners can display their ratings in their facilities and on their websites. Additional award recipients will be announced throughout the year.

HELM360?s Shay Tengan to Participate in Panel Session on Business Intelligence

POWAY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HELM360, a business intelligence, analytics and software integration firm, announced its EVP, Shay Tengan, will speak on a panel session that addresses the latest trends and advances in business intelligence (BI). The panel is being held at the MBA's 2011 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference and Exposition at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on March 29.

TeamF1 Partners with OpenVPN to Offer Broader Security Options to Networking OEMs

FREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced a partnership with OpenVPN Technologies, a leading developer of open source VPN software. This partnership enables additional SSL VPN alternatives for device manufacturers using TeamF1's SecureF1rst line of turnkey software solutions.

California Governor Brown Announces Appointments for 3.22.11

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Jerry Brown today announced the following appointments, including: Anna Caballero, 56, of Salinas, has been named Secretary of...

Nissan: No Short-Term Impact on U.S. Inventory Following Earthquake

QUINCY, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid the widespread devastation from the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan, Nissan Americas has confirmed the safety of its employees and their families that were working or traveling in the country. Quirk Nissan applauds Nissan for focusing on employee safety.

Author Delivers the DNA of the Modern Marketer in His New Book ‘The MultiThread Marketer’

DES MOINES, Iowa (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Des Moines author Douglas E. Mitchell today announced the release of his latest book, 'The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One' (ISBN: 978-1607460541).

At Long-Term Care Conference in Las Vegas, ’3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign Will Make Its Second Road Show Appearance

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign will make its second public appearance, following the first in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 8. The campaign seeks to inform Americans that health insurance isn't enough. Millions of us need more: some form of long-term care insurance or planning to cover longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities not covered by regular insurance or Medicare.

JMT to Host 7th Annual INNOVATE Conference for Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50 Users

PATTERSON, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 7th annual INNOVATE conference will be at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut April 27-28. INNOVATE is a two-day conference for nonprofit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50.

Bob Moog Foundation Announces Spectrasonics Benefit

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Bob Moog Foundation today announced that music software developer Spectrasonics has launched a unique, multi-faceted tribute to honor the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Dr. Robert Moog. Spectrasonics has released the 'Bob Moog Tribute Library' created by renowned artists for Spectrasonics' Omnisphere virtual instrument software, and also kicked off a contest designed around the library.

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