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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.

Transformative Moments: New Webcast Network Invites Participation in Inspiring Events

BOSTON, Mass. and CAMBRIDGE, U.K., May 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new Internet service co-created by Growthnet and students from Stanford, Cambridge, the Sorbonne and Tsinghua University, invites participants to witness and even join in "Transformative Moments," meaning peak events experienced by people as diverse as new mothers, scientific researchers, musicians, the deaf-blind, and famous authors.

Wells Fargo & Co. Approves Hybrid eClosings on Pavaso Digital Close Platform

PLANO, Texas, May 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pavaso, Inc. (Pavaso), a provider of digital process and collaboration solutions for the real estate lifecycle, announced that Wells Fargo has named Pavaso an approved vendor for "hybrid" eClosings. In a hybrid eClosing, select documents are printed and "wet signed," but much of the closing package is executed electronically. Effective immediately, Wells Fargo will accept loans closed on Pavaso's Digital Close(SM) platform using this hybrid process.

Edupoint Synergy SIS Awarded 5-Year REMC SAVE Contract for Michigan Districts

MESA, Ariz., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management solutions, has been awarded a five-year contract by Michigan's Regional Educational Media Center Association (REMC) to provide the Synergy Student Information System (SIS) to support the more than 1.5 million students across the state of Michigan.

Altavera Mortgage Closed-Loan File Review Services Set for Q3 2016 Expansion

DENVER, Colo., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, announced today that it will expand its closed-loan file review services beginning in Q3 2016. Closed-loan review, also known as pre-purchase review, is the review and approval of loans prior to investor purchase, or the audit of a loan package prior to purchase by a correspondent buyer or aggregator.

Jayne Williams Co announces political wedding cake toppers for Republican and Democrat Bride and Grooms

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jayne Williams Company of Harleysville, Pa. has created and is introducing several unique wedding cake toppers for political enthusiasts to proudly display their beloved party affiliation or party candidate when celebrating their wedding.

Taxometry Joins Electronic Transactions Association, Leading Trade Group in Payment Industry

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taxometry announced it has joined the Electronic Transactions Association. Taxometry has developed a state-of-the-art software system that calculates and deducts sales tax automatically for online purchases, and remits the tax to the appropriate state on behalf of retailers.

Check for Bug Bites! Enjoying Your Green Spaces Safely This Summer

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the many things summer offers, says Project EverGreen. Whether it is hiking or camping at a state or national park, going to your community park for a picnic or simply having fun in your own backyard, enjoying green spaces is a summer ritual.

New Remo MORE update empowers parents to control kids over-usage of smart devices

BANGALORE, India, May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remo Software today announced a new feature called "Controlled Access Mode" for Remo MORE. This new feature offers one of the most requested updates which adds new capability that allows to block apps and internet usage.
News from California Newswire

On-site and Online Auction at USS POSSCO Industries Offers Excess and Disused MRO Spares

PITTSBURG, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- USS-POSCO Industries (UPI), a large, West Coast steel mill, has announced that it will be selling a variety of excess and disused MRO items through an upcoming onsite auction - and online auction conducted by IAAS Worldwide - on Saturday, June 11, beginning at 9 a.m. PDT. Auction Inspection will be held the day prior, Friday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. onsite at 900 East 3rd Street, Pittsburg, California.
News from California Newswire

Open Mortgage Rolls Out Reverse Mortgage Wholesale Operation on ReverseVision RV Exchange

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, is pleased to announce that Texas-based mortgage lender Open Mortgage has launched its reverse mortgage wholesale operation on the RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination software (LOS).

Empire TV Show Creators Under Fire by Author of ‘Empire: Cookie’s Revenge’

CARSON CITY, Nev., May 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The creators of the hit television show "Empire" may be facing some hard questions from author Eugene L. Weems, Founder of Celebrity Spotlight Entertainment LLC and author of the blockbuster book "Empire: Cookie's Revenge" (ISBN: 978-1515335917). Weems is claiming Co-Creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong have allegedly based the second season of the "Empire" show on Weems' book and have also "stolen" his idea of creating a spinoff television series about the upbringing of Taraji P. Henson's Cookie Lyon character.

Houston's Paragon Pools wins BBB 2016 Pinnacle Award

HOUSTON, Texas, May 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Pools of Texas is the winner of the 2016 BBB Pinnacle award. Over the 9 years in business, Paragon Pools has become one of the elite pool builders in Houston. From humble beginnings, the 3 owners, Leo Kleiweg, David Pavlesic, and Dan Pavlesic, have taken great pride in their quality end product.

Minnesota GOP Delegates Seek to Repudiate Donald Trump

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an unprecedented move, officers and delegates within the Republican Party of Minnesota (MNGOP) have announced their intention to repudiate their party's presumptive nominee for president, organizing under the name Conservatives for Candidates of Character. At an upcoming meeting of the party's state central committee, the group will propose a prohibition on MNGOP expenditures in support of the controversial candidate.

OpenClose and MCT Trading Streamline Loan Sale and Purchase Advice Process for Secondary Lending

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MBA National Secondary Market Conference & Expo -- OpenClose(R) an enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that in conjunction with Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) it has developed a solution that normalizes and extracts a lender's committed loan sale and purchase advice data to be uploaded directly into OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS, thus eliminating significant manual intervention. Depending on the number of loans that have been executed, time savings can be reduced from days to minutes.

Bash Foo Launches New Digital Marketing Agency Website

DAYTON, Ohio, May 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bash Foo is a digital marketing agency that regularly launches websites and digital marketing strategies and campaigns for a national client base of small to medium sized businesses. Bash Foo recently launched its own new website showcasing best practices in web design, development, SEO and inbound marketing.

New Branding and Marketing Podcast Creating a Digital Endurance Online

VERO BEACH, Fla., May 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Wait What Really Ok' is part radio show, part podcast, part strategy & part comic relief that takes apart the misconceptions, misunderstandings and mistakes of online branding, marketing and promotion by delivering up to date, easy to understand information that can be applied to your marketing, regardless of your business.

New Business and Marketing Podcast Creating a Digital Endurance Online

VERO BEACH, Fla., May 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Wait What Really Ok' is part radio show, part podcast, part strategy & part comic relief that takes apart the misconceptions, misunderstandings and mistakes of online branding, marketing and promotion by delivering up to date, easy to understand information that can be applied to your marketing, regardless of your business.

Elite Women in Mortgage: ReverseVision's Wendy Peel Named to 2016 List of Mortgage Professionals

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., a leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel is one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2016 'Elite Women in Mortgage.'

Native Rituals Tattoo of Oak Forest, Illinois is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

OAK FOREST, Ill., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc., officially announces the Tatt2Away(R) non-laser tattoo removal system is now available for the first time in the greater Chicago area with Native Rituals Tattoo's Jimmy V Regalado and Randy Willard. Their Oak Forest location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state.

RIP IT Round 2: Upload Meta Info for 20 Blu-ray Discs to Get 35-percent Off Tech from DVDFab

BEIJING, China, May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On May 12, 2016, Fengtao Software, the industry leader specializing in DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, rolls out another round of its Meta Info Uploading campaign, encouraging its users worldwide, especially those 30-day trial version users, to upload and share the Meta information of their Blu-ray discs with the entire DVDFab community.

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors' SVP Delivers Opening Remarks at Investment Adviser Association's 2016 Annual Leadership Conference

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jonathan B. Roberts, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President at KFWA (Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, welcomed attendees with insightful opening remarks at the Investment Adviser Association's (IAA) 2016 Annual Leadership Conference.

Oscar Winners Join Oberon Theatre Ensemble's 24/7 Benefit in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brad Fryman - Artistic Director, Oberon Theatre Ensemble announces that Oscar and Golden Globe Winners Alexander Dinelaris and Nicolás Giacobone (Birdman) will join Oberon Theatre's 24/7 Benefit to support its next season.

Study Finds Most U.S. Companies Lack Systems or Processes to Comply with New Lease Accounting Standards

GREAT FALLS, Va., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management software, announced the results of a market readiness survey for the new lease accounting standards. The first research study to be completed since the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announced ASU 2016-02 (ASC 842), surveyed financial professionals about their state of readiness for the new leasing standards.

Powers Promotes Leadership Team In Little Rock and NW Arkansas

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Powers of Arkansas, the state's largest commercial HVAC company, announces the promotion of two key leaders at Powers who have contributed leadership and vision to the growth of Powers as the industry leader in commercial HVAC equipment, air distribution, and controls in Arkansas.

Feldmann Nagel Public Affairs Announces Colorado Opening of Its Lobby Practice

DENVER, Colo., May 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Feldmann Nagel Public Affairs, LLC, ('FNPA') has announced the opening of its lobby practice. FNPA is independent from the law firm of Feldmann Nagel, LLC, and has experienced professionals to work at both the executive and legislative branches of government. David Nagel, an accomplished attorney and CPA, is at the helm of Feldmann Nagel Public Affairs, LLC.

C Diff Foundation 4th Annual International Raising C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health Expo 2016

TAMPA, Fla., May 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The C Diff Foundation 'International Raising C. diff. Awareness' Conference and Health Expo will be hosted in Atlanta on Sept. 20, 2016 featuring world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C. diff.).

Frustrated with 2016 Presidential Candidate Choices? Donald Eugene Lowe Offers Alternative

SAN ANGELO, Texas, May 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- He's an independent write-in, libertarian, republican conservative. He's presidential candidate, Donald Eugene Lowe, and he's announcing his run for president under the Republican Party with vice president, Shaun Reynard Richardson, by his side.

Loretta Shelton Named Executive Director, Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation

FLAT ROCK, N.C., May 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Loretta Shelton has been named executive director of the newly launched Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the philanthropic support of the Four Seasons Compassion for Life mission of 'Co-Creating The Care Experience.'

Venice Florida AC Co Mahle Cool Air and Heating Offers New Environmentally Safe Duct Cleaning Service

VENICE, Fla., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HVAC company Mahle Cool Air and Heating introduces a new and innovative duct cleaning service that removes mold, reduces bacteria, and eliminates odors. Mahle Cool Air and Heating is now offering a fogging service for its customers and residents of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties.

Arkansas Attorney Chosen as National Chair for American Bar Association's Breast Cancer Initiative

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Janet L. Pulliam, attorney at law and of counsel with Mitchell, Blackstock, Ivers, Sneddon and Marshall of Little Rock, Ark. has been recently appointed the Chair of the American Bar Association's National Breast Cancer Initiatives Executive Committee for 2016/2017.

AlEn USA Steps in to Help Houston Flooding Victims

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One Houston family was pleasantly surprised when employees of AlEn USA, the manufacturers of CLORALEN(R) Regular Bleach, showed up at their home to donate bleach for deep cleaning of their property devastated by the flood.

Simplifile and Landtech Data Integration Streamlines E-Recoding Process for Settlement Service Providers

PROVO, Utah, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording service provider, has partnered with Landtech Data Corporation (Landtech) to improve recording efficiency and ease payment processing for Landtech's nationwide customer base. The integration will further advance the efficiency of the e-recording process by allowing settlement service providers to submit and pay for their e-recording documents using Simplifile without ever leaving the Landtech system.

Capacity LLC Unlocks the Secrets of Successfully Outsourcing Order Fulfillment in the U.S.A.

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has released a brand new eBook to help business owners who want to find a third-party fulfillment solution.

Iowa CCDC's Trickey Appointed to State Advisory Board

OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke County Development Corporation's Executive Director, Bill Trickey, was recently appointed to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Advisory Board. The Iowa SBDC offers high quality assistance to current and future Iowa business owners. As a member, Trickey will influence decisions that benefit businesses and job creation throughout the state.

Bakdraff Drops New Hip Hop Album that Documents Steel City Struggles

PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Vault' is the latest release from Bakdraff Entertainment. Seventeen tracks long, it features music that was created by six music producers and 16 artists over the course of several years. A musical tribute of sorts, 'The Vault' is dedicated to everyone who the artists grew up with, and to the people they lost in the process.

XanCan, LLC expands its Concept of Texturing Aluminum Beverage Cans into World of Aerosols

ATLANTA, Ga., April 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- XanCan, LLC, a U.S. based company, today announced the expansion of its textured aluminum beverage can concept (patent pending) into the aerosol can markets. Functional changes to the aerosol can as we know it have been minimal since its introduction. The idea of texturing the sidewall of an aerosol can (patent pending) is both innovative and revolutionary. XanCan(TM) breathes new life into an old favorite while adding personality, flare and of course, function.

The Chase Brock Experience and The Pit Stop Players Team Up for 'Extravaganza' in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Chase Brock Experience, a Brooklyn-based dance company, and the Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will present 'Extravaganza: An Evening of Live Music and Dance' on Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.

In Georgia, Red Ocean Tattoo of Savannah is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

SAVANNAH, Ga., April 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc. officially announces the Tatt2Away(R) non-laser tattoo removal system is now available for the first time in the greater Savannah, Georgia area with Red Ocean Tattoo's founder Ben Kelly. The downtown location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. Bringing into their high quality of service and products, the all natural system.

Updates on The People's Democratic Movement Public Meeting held in North Caicos

BOTTLE CREEK, North Caicos, April 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The People's Democratic Movement started their tour around the Islands with a series of public meetings to promote their initiatives. North Caicos was the first island to receive the party and their supporters. The main topics covered on the meeting were crime, security, the 2016 budget and its failings, issues affecting the islands of North and Middle Caicos.

In Minnesota, Project EverGreen's 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.' Announces Disk Golf Course Project for Park

BELLE PLAINE, Minn., April 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Project EverGreen, a national non-profit promoting the value of preserving and revitalizing managed green spaces, is bringing its 'Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.'(TM) Initiative to Court Square Park in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.

MOVIE NEWS: 'The Kamasutra Garden' is new feature film about Kamasutra now in production in Los Angeles

RUSKIN, Fla., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dream Merchants Entertainment LLC announces production of the 140 minute feature film, 'The Kamasutra Garden,' which takes viewers on a journey to a brothel in Nevada where the girls earn their money by pleasuring men using the Kamasutra techniques. The feature film is based on the acclaimed novel 'The Kamasutra Garden.'

Altavera Mortgage Services Notes Uptick in Non-QM Activity from Originators in Q1/2016

DENVER, Colo., April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, reports a marked uptick in non-Qualified Mortgage (non-QM) inquiries in the first quarter of 2016. According to President and Founder Brian Simons, staffing requests from Altavera's clients suggest the industry is preparing for increased business in Q2 and the second half of 2016.

DVDFab April Mega Sale 2016 Goes Live

BEIJING, China, April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, today surprisingly kicks off another round of promotions under the theme of April Mega Sale, giving customers a very rare chance to buy its Passkey software with an astounding 50-percent discount, or get the lifetime version as a free gift by ordering its No.1 hot seller DVDFab All-In-One Lifetime Gift. The Mega Sale starts today and ends on May 9, 2016. Read on for more details.

iMobie Updates Free MacClean 3: Clean iTunes Backup for More Mac Storage Space

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- iMobie Inc. has added a new feature to its Mac-care software - MacClean 3, still for FREE. Not just cleanse and optimize Mac, it now can retrieve gigabytes of more disk space by removing unneeded iOS backups stored in iTunes. With a whole new EL CAPITAN makeover, now it's easy for users to clear, tune-up and protect a Mac with this all-in-one free app.

Lacey Johnson, CFP, Joins Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors as Director in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Lacey Johnson has joined the firm as a Director and Wealth Advisor. In this role, Ms. Johnson will be responsible for advising high-net-worth clients on a range of wealth management issues, as well as helping to grow the firm's client base.

OpenClose Adds Industry Veteran Michael Falce to Handle Increasing Demand for its Multi-Channel LOS

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that industry veteran Michael Falce has been hired as a vice president, enterprise account executive. In this role, he will work with lending entities of various types and sizes to utilize OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS and additional software solutions.

TeamSnap Reaches Milestone: 10 Million Customers Now Use Its Sports Team Management Platform

BOULDER, Colo., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life, today announced that a milestone 10 million coaches, administrators, organizers, parents and players now use its online and mobile apps to streamline group activities.

Get or Stay Fit with Innovative Multipurpose GRATITUDE Roller

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gratitude Wellness, a health and fitness product manufacturing company, recently announced that it is raising funds via Kickstarter to help manufacture the goods and purchase the equipment necessary for the production of its patented GRATITUDE Roller.

Paragon BioTeck announces Hasenin Al-khersan named Koch Kellan Scholar for 2016

PORTLAND, Ore., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., announced today that Hasenin Al-khersan has been named its 2016 Koch Kellan Scholar. Paragon Gives, a Paragon BioTeck initiative, awards the Koch Kellan Scholarship to an outstanding graduate medical student committed to pursuing a clinical, teaching or research career in ophthalmology.

LeaseAccelerator Announces FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16 Compliant Accounting Solution for Equipment Leasing

GREAT FALLS, Va., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management software, today announced a new release featuring updated functionality to support the new lease accounting standards introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). With support for FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16, LeaseAccelerator customers can now confidently comply with the financial reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other international regulators in time for the 2019 implementation deadlines.

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