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Valerie Gotten

Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.

RMA’s Kim Briesemeister Featured in International Downtown Association’s Top Issues Council Report

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The International Downtown Association recently released their first six Top Issues Council reports, which feature industry leaders who produced in-depth research briefs on top urban issues. Kim Briesemeister, principal of Redevelopment Management Associates, served on the Public-Private Partnerships Council.

OpenClose Releases New Mobile Tools for Borrowers with Enhancements to its ConsumerAssist Solution

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it has redesigned and added new features to its borrower-facing ConsumerAssist(TM) solution to deliver exceptional online and mobile point-of-sale tools.

Utah’s Box Home Loans Selects ReverseVision Exchange to Support New Reverse Mortgage Unit

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Utah-based Box Home Loans (Box) has selected ReverseVision Exchange (RVX) loan origination system (LOS) to support its new reverse mortgage origination business.

Mortgage Capital Trading’s Enhancements to Industry-Leading Services Extends its Market Share

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry leading hedge advisory firm and developer of MCTlive!(TM), the award-winning secondary marketing software suite, announced that it has added a number of new features to its best execution service offering. The enhancements outpace existing competitor offerings and position MCT to capture additional business among lenders.

San Diego’s Guild Mortgage Selects AccountChek by FormFree for Automated Verification of Borrower Ability to Repay

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree, a provider of automated verification software, today announced that Guild Mortgage (Guild) has selected AccountChek(TM) by FormFree as its partner for automated borrower asset review and decision support. AccountChek eliminates the hassle of collecting bank statements and other asset documents for loans by empowering borrowers to submit their financial data directly to lenders in minutes using a secure app.

NCUA awards iFOS LLC a Multi-Year Travel Management Support Services Contract

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions(R) (iFOS) received a contract award under its General Services Administration (GSA) Professional Support Services (PSS) Schedule GS-23F-0102X to provide Travel Management Support Services for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The contract award is for a base period with five (5) option years.

In Massachusetts, SunBug Solar Selected as Installer for Solarize WCGW

ARLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SunBug Solar has been selected as the installer for the upcoming Solarize Mass program for the western Massachusetts towns of Windsor, Cummington, Goshen, and Worthington. The installer selection process was highly competitive, and SunBug Solar was unanimously chosen by town representatives from a competitive pool of eight solar providers.

Best Free Photo Editing App: Picas Offers Most Remarkable Photo Editing Effects

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Picas Inc. recently updated its flagship product Picas to 1.0.3 for iOS and 1.0.4 for Android OS. This free photo editor app can turn your photos into artworks with more than 50 filter effects, and each week Picas adds 1-3 new art filters. Due to its good performance, Play Store featured this photo editing app from Sep. 30 as editors' choice, which brought more than 300,000 downloads and 4.5 average ratings just in a week.

Move for Hunger Teams with Crunch Fitness locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles for Holiday Food Drive

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Crunch Fitness is partnering with Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, to host a mega Thanksgiving food drive from November 1-18, 2016 at locations across the country. Nearly 50 million people, including 1 in 5 children, in the United States face hunger.

Make Fun, Perfect Photo Artwork with PICAS App for Android and iOS

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Picas, a new free photo artwork application from Picas Inc. has recently been released for both Android and iOS. With machine learning algorithms using artificial intelligence in combination with neural networks, Picas can help you turn a regular photo into famous fine art paintings with different styles and effects.

Simplifile’s E-recording Network Achieves Record 1,500 Participating Counties Nationwide

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that it has added 23 new counties to its e-recording network and achieved an unprecedented 1,500 total e-recording jurisdictions.

Residents Medical Prepares its Roster for 2016-17 National Resident Matching Program

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Interview season is here and medical residents are gearing up to navigate the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). They're also trying to locate a medical residency that's ACGME accredited. Thousands of residency applicants will get rejections this season because they are weak candidates and lack the proper experience for residency consideration. Residents Medical (RM) can help.

PitBullTax Software Launches Stand-Alone Transcripts Delivery and Tax Reporting Product

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PitBullTax Software, the industry leader in IRS Tax Resolution software, is excited to announce that it's unveiling a new flagship product - PitBullTax Transcripts - a stand-alone IRS Transcripts Delivery and Reporting software. The product will launch at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in San Francisco from October 26-29; it's sure to create some buzz.

ReverseVision Exchange RVX Now Offers Integrated Flood Determination from ServiceLink

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, announced it has completed an integration with ServiceLink Flood (ServiceLink) that enables users of RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination software (LOS) to order a "life of loan" flood certification from ServiceLInk without ever leaving the RVX system. ServiceLink flood products can be ordered from within RVX as of the system's 6.2 update.

Artist Daniel Edwards to Reveal Biggest Participation Trophy for Donald Trump’s Historic Campaign Run

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A nine-foot-tall trophy featuring a large gold and sienna head of Donald J. Trump on a gilded plinth is scheduled to be dedicated in Las Vegas next month before the election. The monumental statue, believed to be the World's Largest Participation Trophy, in honor of Donald Trump's presidential run, was sculpted by the commissioned artist Daniel Edwards. The dedication is scheduled for November 4 ,2016, announces Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

Tenorshare Co Ltd Rebrands its iPhone Data Recovery Solution to UltData

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare Co Ltd has renamed iPhone Data Recovery to UltData. The newest version has unveiled at Tenorshare's official website on October 24. A new feature of repairing iOS 10 white apple logo, stuck issues, etc. is offered in this new version. UltData is abbreviation of "Ultimate Data."

FormFree selects Mortgage Fraud Prevention Tools created by LexisNexis Risk Solutions

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree Holdings Corp. (FormFree), a provider of automated verification software, today announced that it will use fraud prevention tools created by technology, data and analytics firm LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions for asset and identity verification.

FormFree AccountChek Named an Asset Verification ‘Designated Vendor’ for Fannie Mae DU Validation Service

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree Holdings Corp. (FormFree), a provider of automated verification software, today announced it is the first 'designated vendor' for asset verification through the Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)) Validation Service, a component of Fannie's Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative.

Utah-based Simplifile Touts Continued U.S. Expansion of E-Recording Infrastructure, Electronic Document Submission in Q3 2016

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today released quarterly figures summarizing the organization's activities and achievements from July through September 2016.

DVDFab 2016 Halloween Promo: No Tricks but Gorgeous Blu-ray Treats with up to 30% Discounts

BEIJING, China, Oct. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On October 21, Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, rolls out its 2016 Halloween Gorgeous Treats for the most horrified season of the year, offering various special deals, including a 25 percent discount on its bestseller of all time, DVDFab All-In-One Lifetime Gift.

C Diff Foundation Preps 4th Annual C. diff. Awareness Global Campaign for Nov. 1, 2016

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Oct. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation(R) a leading non-profit patient advocacy organization, Global healthcare information system, today announced the scheduled events and launching of the 4th annual November C. diff. Awareness global campaign, the first month long awareness campaign of its kind in the healthcare industry. November 1st is dedicated to all C. diff. Survivors worldwide.

SothinkMedia Halloween Deals for 2016: 30% off All the Bundles and Single Products

BEIJING, China, Oct. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SothinkMedia Software, the famous multimedia software developer specializing in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup technology, has just launched its Halloween Special Deals for this year's Halloween season, offering a storewide 30 percent deep discount on all its single products and bundles. The special deals start right today and run till November 10, 2016.

MetaSource Partners with ComplianceEase, will Provide Automated Compliance Testing

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MetaSource, the leading provider of mortgage quality control (QC) compliance advisory and workflow automation solutions, announced it has partnered with ComplianceEase? to provide automated compliance testing for loans submitted to MetaSource for review.

Seven South Dakota Counties Adopt Simplifile as S.D. Authorizes e-Recording for the First Time

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it will begin electronically recording property records in seven South Dakota counties for the first time. Simplifile's announcement follows a recent decision by the South Dakota State Legislature authorizing local register of deeds offices to accept electronically submitted documents.

Utelogy Corporation Completes Series A Private Equity Offering to Enhance Education and Enterprise Tech

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Utelogy Corporation, creator of enterprise audio/visual control, management, services and analytics software for use in higher education and enterprises announced that it has successfully closed a fully-subscribed, private equity offering with a small group of private Accredited Investors at an undisclosed value. Funds from this offering will support the company's current growth trajectory including software developers and additional support staff.

Global DMS Integrates with CoreLogic LoanSafe Appraisal Manager

LANSDALE, Pa., Oct. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it has integrated its eTrac platform with LoanSafe(R) Appraisal Manager(TM) from CoreLogic to provide lenders, investors and AMCs with detailed analysis that ensures appraisal quality and accurately assesses the potential risk for a repurchase.

Lender Price Investor Glenn Stearns Appearing at 2016 MBA Convention in Boston

PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing and eligibility (PPE) solutions complete with full mobile functionality and advanced business intelligence, today announced that its investor Glenn Stearns will appear at its 2016 MBA Annual Convention exhibit in Boston on October 23 - 26.

Florida’s Pompano Beach CRA Announces Local Groundbreaking for City Vista Apartments

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach CRA has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the City Vista Apartments will take place on October 19 at 3:30 p.m. According to Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA), the development will include 111 apartments and 3,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space. This development is the next step in the creation of The Pompano Beach Innovation District.

For NY’s Castle Cadillac Restorations, Some Things Are Better the Second Time Around

WAPPINGER FALLS, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Some things are worth celebrating twice, says Frank Nicodemus of Castle Cadillac Restorations in Wappinger Falls, New York. Like a hole in one at a PGA course. Or the time you scratched off that lottery ticket and - BINGO. One of those rare days when two cars prepared by the same local restorer, win their "senior badge" at the Antique Automobile Club of America at the same time.

San Antonio’s 5150 Films Showcases Diversity with Fresh Screenplays and Indie Film ‘Hoodfellaz’

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Get ready and brace yourself for the fast acting and exciting new small film company called 5150 Films LLC based out of Houston, Texas. Frank Shank (Screenwriter/Director) and Jacqueline Skyler (Executive Producer/Supporting Actor) have teamed up to entertain audiences with their amazing screenplays that span a variety of genres.

Oracle Group Hosts Actress and Author of ‘Around The Way Girl’ Taraji P. Henson at 10th Anniversary Event in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Literary PR & Marketing Firm, The Oracle Group International announced that in celebration of their 10th year in operation, they will host the Washington D.C. "Homecoming" book tour stop for Award Winning Actress and now Author Taraji P. Henson on Oct. 22.

MReport Names Melanie Feliciano of DocMagic to 2016 ‘Leading Ladies’ List in Mortgage and Housing

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced that its chief legal officer, Melanie Feliciano, Esq., has earned a spot on the MReport's 2016 "Leading Ladies" in Mortgage and Housing list for the second year.

East Coast Hot Rod Earns First Place Win in 2016 AMSOIL America Adventure Road Rally

WILLIAMSON, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- East Coast Hot Rod, a family oriented producer of car shows and car enthusiasts gatherings, today announced a milestone first place overall win for the East Coast Hot Rod road rally race team while competing in the annual AMSOIL America Adventure Road Rally.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

(*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.

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