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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.

Packer Fans Connect

GREEN BAY, Wis., June 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Ultimate Packer Fan Connection' began as just a thought three years ago by Super Fan Wayne 'The Ultimate Fan' Sargent and Steve 'The Owner' Tate. Fans from all over the world brought them to realize there was a need to host an event reuniting unity amongst Packer Fans. With the cooperation of The Stadium View Bar and Grill 'The Ultimate Packer Fan Connection' was founded. This annual Event will feature a Packer Player as host to raise money for his cause or charity.

How to Minimize Risks During Major Surgeries

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to Neuro Alert, based in Westchester, N.Y., many major surgeries carry an inherent risk of damage to critical neural structures. Therefore, surgeons of various specialties are increasingly embracing Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), a group of procedures to observe neural pathways during high-risk vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and peripheral nerve surgeries.

Next up on Indiegogo: Graphic Tools for the Average Joe

PHOENIX, Ariz., June 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- No Design Skills? No Problem. Just hack a Toolmonks design. It's the next innovation on the crowdfunding stage: A simple solution for non-technical people to create custom graphics and vibrant 3D images for websites, social media sites, display ads and blogs.

Aglow Dermatology announces Scholarship for Medical Student Debt Relief

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aglow Dermatology, a private medical practice located in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City, announces a unique scholarship opportunity for New York State medical students with educational loans in their last year of study.

'Surviving Wildfire' a Timely Handbook for Homeowners

LOVELAND, Colo., June 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Increasing wildfire danger, persistent drought and cuts to Federal fire-fighting resources are making Linda Masterson's newly released book, 'Surviving Wildfire' (ISBN: 978-1-936555-15-4; PixyJack Press), a practical prescription for homeowners living with wildfire risk who want to know how to be better prepared, stay alive when wildfire threatens and have what they'll really need to start over if disaster strikes.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 6.0 hits the market with much more effective data recovery and support for large hard drives

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 31, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup and disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, continues to provide PC and Server users the most complete and reliable products since its inception. The newly updated data recovery software EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 6.0 brings a big enhancement for making data recovery much more effective from large hard drives than any other data recovery software in the market.

Mat Ishbia to be Selected as CEO of United Shore Financial Services

TROY, Mich., May 31, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Shore Financial Services (USFS), one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders, announced that Mat Ishbia will be appointed to the position of chief executive officer for the company. Ishbia currently serves as both president of USFS and also its successful wholesale operation, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), which under his leadership has now become the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country.

Center for Student Opportunity selected to receive 2013 Neotrope NonProfit PR Grant

BETHESDA, Md. /California Newswire/ -- The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO) is pleased to announce it is one of this year's recipients of the 2013 Neotrope JL Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. Neotrope will provide public relations and cause-related-marketing support to CSO over the next year to raise awareness around its education programs, events, and accomplishments.

The National Inclusion Project celebrates 10 years at upcoming Champions Gala

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- The National Inclusion Project and Co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel are proud to announce the 10th Anniversary Champions Gala celebrating the Power of Inclusion on October 12. Along with a performance by entertainer Clay Aiken, the attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live auction and learn how the Power of Inclusion can help kids with and without disabilities experience lifelong benefits.

Take 5's 'Vikings' TV Series Sails with DAX Cloud ULC

TORONTO, Ontario /California Newswire/ -- DAX Cloud ULC, the Canadian arm of DAX, the Los Angeles-based provider of cloud-based production and post-production services, has booked the hit historical drama 'VIKINGS' as its first major Canadian production. VIKINGS, created and written by Michael Hirst, is slotted by the History Channel for a 10-episode second season.

New Update: EaseUS Todo Backup 6.0 brings a big enhancement on Virtualization Environment Support

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- EaseUS Software, as an innovative software developer for providing cost-effective solutions for storage management and data protection, today announced release of version 6.0 of Todo Backup - with much more advanced functions and easier user experience.

Mass Challenge Finalist WomenLEAD, Inc. launches Campaign to Honor Women Who Lead

BOSTON, Mass. /California Newswire/ -- With only fourteen percent of women leading in executive positions in the United States today, WomenLEAD, Inc. has their work cut out for them. Seeking to advance women in their careers via a new website that will offer an online community or personal advisory board made up of professional women globally this innovative company is thrilled to have been chosen as a Mass Challenge Finalist.

Leawo Releases Brand-New 50,000-User-Tested Windows 8 Blu-ray Player Software at the Lowest Price Ever

SHENZHEN, China /California Newswire/ -- Leawo Software, a world-class video and audio related software developing company, officially lowers the serial key cost of upgraded Leawo Windows 8 Blu-ray Player to the lowest price, now only $19.95 per copy; to help movie lovers better enjoy Blu-ray, DVD, video (up to 1080P FHD movie included) and songs on Windows 8 OS PCs.

Banks Flock to Financial Education to Drive Sales

BOSTON, Mass. /California Newswire/ -- Truebridge Financial Marketing, which provides banks and credit unions with a financial education marketing system, today announced the addition of 28 new clients in just six months. More and more banks and credit unions are discovering that financial education, properly delivered, is a cost effective way to generate sales for all business lines, from deposits and loans to investments, insurance and trust.

You want a Voice? You have a Choice!

PENSACOLA, Fla. /California Newswire/ -- You want a Voice? You have a Choice! John Krause today has announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress, seeking the 2014 Republican Nomination for United States House of Representatives to represent Florida's First Congressional District.

E'shee Clinical Esthetic Receives 2013 Best of Philadelphia Award

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /California Newswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, E'shee Clinical Esthetic has been selected for the 2013 Best of Philadelphia Award in the Advanced Skin Care Products and Treatments category, by the Philadelphia Award Program. E'shee was launched in 2009 by Nataly Giter, a hands-on skin care professional with more than 20 years of experience.

Dispatch Digital Announces Pair of Educational Digital Strategy Seminars for Columbus Area Small and Medium Businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- Dispatch Digital, the digital media and marketing services division of The Dispatch Printing Co., today announced a pair of fast-paced, digital media seminars - 'Making Money with Digital Media' - designed to help local Ohio merchants make the best use of digital media opportunities to grow their business.

DealsPricer: A New, Smart Price Comparison Website for Deal Hunters

ISELIN, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- Dev Soft Technologies Inc. today announced the formal launch of DealsPricer(TM), a new price comparison website targeted at online shopping from the United States. Launched on March 6, 2013, DealsPricer's comparison tool empowers consumers to enjoy great savings by choosing from over 1 million deals on a wide range of products.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Announces Formation of Risk Management Department

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /California Newswire/ -- Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, the state's fastest growing medical liability insurance company, announced that they are adding a Risk Management Department to support and develop preventative medical practices for their policyholder/owners. AMIC has hired Rebecca Tutton R.N.,J.D, the Director of Hospital Risk Management for the UAMS Medical Center.

New Happiness App Plays Relationship Matchmaker Role

WIESBADEN, Germany /California Newswire/ -- The new iPhone app for happiness - 'lubbaa' - analyses relationship harmony and allows people to analyze their partners based on biorhythms. So, how does it work? It's easy to use. All the user needs is the person's date of birth and lubbaa estimates four areas: physical, emotional, intellect and sensitivity to determine how harmonious two people would be in a potential love relationship.

LeaseAccelerator Publishes New Whitepaper on Lease Accounting Standard Changes for Lessees to Explain May 2013 FASB Exposure Draft

WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- Lease Accelerator announced today that it has published a new lease accounting whitepaper for lessees that explains the new 2013 FASB Exposure Draft, which the FASB is expected to release later this week. Lessees can download it for free from LeaseAccelerator's publishing arm. The official title is 'How to Prepare Now for the Coming Lease Accounting Changes.'

HostBridge v6.62 improves integration, optimization for CICSR and System z, runs integration workloads, socket apps on the zIIP, reduces TCO

STILLWATER, Okla. /California Newswire/ -- HostBridge Technology, provider of high-precision Web services integration and optimization software for CICS and System z, has released HostBridge v6.62. Complementing recent enhancements in CICS TS V5.1, HostBridge v6.62 helps organizations increase efficiency and service agility when using CICS, CICS socket applications, and DB2(R) in enterprise integration.

It's Official: Blacks Voted at Higher Rate than Whites in 2012 Election and Black Women Surpassed Everyone

WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition) and convener of Black Women's Roundtable issued the following statement in response to a U.S. Census Bureau report released yesterday finding that about two in three eligible blacks (66.2 percent) voted in the 2012 presidential election, higher than the 64.1 percent of non-Hispanic whites who did so.

'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' by Loren Weisman slated for national release in August

AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire/ -- Greenleaf Press today announced the upcoming release of 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' by Loren Weisman. 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1608325788, 7x9 Paperback) will be available nationwide on August 13, 2013 and will be published simultaneously in an eBook edition (ISBN: 978-1608325795) and an audio book edition.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names Global DMS to its Top 50 Service Providers List for the Fifth Consecutive Year

LANSDALE, Pa. /California Newswire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of enterprise-class Cloud-based appraisal management software, announced today that it has been named to Mortgage Technology magazine's 'Top 50 Service Providers' list for the fifth year in a row.

Summit Industrial Flooring's Polished Concrete Solution for Heidelberg Distributing

DAYTON, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- When the Dayton area's leading industrial flooring finisher, Summit Industrial Flooring, got wind of the plan for the Heidelberg Distributing Company's move of its Dayton operations to the former Cooper Tire and Rubber Company facility in Moraine, Summit knew their expertise would be needed.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns 'A, Exceptional' Rating Two Years Running

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /California Newswire/ -- For second consecutive year, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, Inc., a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

Teenage Author Aaron Ozee Already Within Reach of Poetic Fame

ADDISON, Ill. /California Newswire/ -- Published at age 16, poet Aaron Ozee has written and self-published four poetry books through the self-publishing company, Lulu. 'Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm,' initially released in hardcover, now will be available as an eBook and Kindle Edition through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Books, and more.

iFOS Awarded a $13.5 Million Contract by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

CLARKSVILLE, Md. /California Newswire/ -- iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations.

Massey Consulting Webcast Series Will Feature Taylor Macdonald of Intacct

RALEIGH, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- Accounting software specialist, Massey Consulting continues its educational webcast series with two webcasts focusing on best practices for CPAs and their clients. Thursday, May 16, from 2-4 p.m. EDT - 'Top 5 Reasons Your Clients are Moving to the Cloud' featuring industry thought leader Taylor Macdonald, Intaact Vice President and Philip Massey CPA, founder Massey Consulting.

Businesses Worldwide to Spend $152 Billion on Managed Telecommunications Services in 2013, says Insight Research Corp.

DURANGO, Colo. /California Newswire/ -- While business spending on all telecom services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of 11.3 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research Corporation.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q-Inn Celebrates 50 Years of Smoke and Friends

OWENSBORO, Ky. /California Newswire/ -- Kentucky's famous Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with a good, old-fashioned get together in its parking lot on Sunday, April 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be free sandwiches, soda, chips, ice cream, brownies and cotton candy in addition to live music, balloon twisters and inflatable areas where kids can play.

Global DMS Named Finalist for Governor of Pennsylvania's Impact Awards

LANSDALE, Pa. /California Newswire/ -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software for the mortgage industry, announced that it has been named one of five finalists in the state of Pennsylvania's inaugural Governor's Impact Awards in the category of small business impact within its region.

Bausch + Lomb Signs Exclusive License Agreement with Paragon BioTeck for Phenylephrine

MADISON, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company and Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement for Bausch + Lomb to commercialize and distribute Paragon's phenylephrine in the United States on an exclusive basis beginning this month.

CPEP Receives Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant Award for 2013

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

Vermont Company Launches New Product Line of Tiny Houses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vivesan and Vivebloom Products Expand in Local Markets

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

ProSource Announces Acquisition of IT Services Company, Infitech

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

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

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