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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.

Wondershare Recoverit Free for Mac 2018 Gets Data Back on Track

VANCOUVER, B.C., July 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A robust and reliable free data recovery software with high data recovery rate announced with the release of its Wondershare Recoverit Free for Mac. This software enables you to recover data lost due to system crash, virus attacks, external device malfunction, lost partitions, formatted drives, emptying the recycles bins and even deleted files.

Recovery Coach Dr. Lauren Casey Sells Memoir About Her Journey from a Life of Champagne, Cocaine and Millionaires to Falling in...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International recovery coach Lauren Casey, PhD, has sold her memoir, "Breaking the Chains: Drugs, Millionaires and the Prisoner Who Set Me Free," to addiction recovery imprint Zephyr Bookshelf. Zephyr will be releasing the book in spring of 2019.
MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU

The #1 Ramen restaurant in Japan, MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU is finally launched in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Renowned Japanese Ramen restaurant MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU is pleased to announce our Grand Opening Special Event on Friday, July 20, 2018 in Sawtelle, Los Angeles.
EPIC Insurance

Risk management and insurance professional Eric Kitei joins EPIC as a Principal in Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Eric Kitei has joined the firm's operations in Southern California as a Principal, focusing on the unique needs of auto dealers and others in the automotive industry.
Corporate Attorney Lloyd A. Schmidt

Lloyd A. Schmidt Elevated to Shareholder at Hoge Fenton in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Hoge Fenton is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2018, attorney Lloyd A. Schmidt was elevated to the status of shareholder. Hoge Fenton is a multi-service law firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, with highly focused practitioners.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds John Check to its Pittsburgh, Pa. Team

PITTSBURGH, Pa. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced the addition of benefits consulting professional John Check as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting Division.

Utah’s Aeroscape Releases its Flowering Shrub Selection Guide for Landscape Design

MIDVALE, Utah, July 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aeroscape Property Maintenance & Landscaping has released the following reference guide for selecting flowering shrubs for Utah landscape design. Because Utah is a challenging environment for flowering shrubs-the arid climate, the hot, full-summer sun, winters with heavy snowfall, and a wide variety of soil qualities and composition all can be factors impacting the health of these plants.

The Crystal Method headlines Running of The Bulls In New Orleans 2018

NEW ORLEANS, La., July 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nola Bulls, LLC steps up to the big leagues for the 12th edition of the ever-growing San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) presented by The Advocate, a.k.a. The Running of the Bulls in New Orleans. Los Pastores of Nola Bulls took a step forward booking The Crystal Method, so 2018 promises to be an amazing year of music, food, drinks and what lovers of New Orleans like to do: Laissez les bons temps rouler.
Face of Evil - movie poster

July 4 Horror Movie Party: Infected Vet Shoots Among the Crowd in Thriller ‘Face Of Evil’ released by Gravitas

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Awarded feature film "Face Of Evil" (F.O.E.) is being released by Gravitas Ventures and is now available on Video On Demand and DVD, right on time for your July 4th party! "This psychological thriller horror is also very entertaining and grotesque, and it's ideal for your post-barbeque chilly-afternoon movie-time," says the film's writer/director Vito Dinatolo, of V-Movie.

Capacity LLC Unveils its New Website Inspired by EDI and Fulfillment Clients

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., June 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, a trusted leader in order fulfillment, ecommerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has unveiled its newly redesigned website. Inspired by Capacity's cosmopolitan client base, the site has been updated and visually refreshed to provide easier access and navigation.

In Florida, Spodak Dental Group and Surfrider Foundation Partnered for 8th Annual Beach Cleanup Event

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group and the Surfrider Foundation Palm Beach Chapter partnered for the Eighth Annual SDG Beach Cleanup and cleaned more than 140 pounds of trash from Delray's beach. The event was held Sunday, June 24 at the Delray Beach South End, South Tower 5, and more than 55 community members joined forces to ensure a safe and clean beach.
CEO Ken Rakusin

Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Wins 2018 ‘MADE: In America Award’ for Manufacturing in the USA

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. announced today that the Company is the 2018 winner of the MADE: In America Award. The award will be presented on July 3 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to company President and CEO Ken Rakusin.

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) Ranked in Financial Times 2018 Top 300 Registered Investment Advisers

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2018 edition of the FT 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S.

Stop Being Fake, says Brand Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman, asks Business Owners to Focus on Engagement and Authenticity

WINTER GARDEN, Fla., June 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brand Strategist and speaker Loren Weisman is asking people that when they answer what they did on their summer vacation as far as marketing and promoting is concerned to answer with being authentic, true and humble.

In Asheville NC, Cottage Cooking Launches YouTube Channel as Part of Marketing Strategy

ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has recently launched a YouTube Channel to showcase a series of topics, including a behind-the-scenes peek into what happens before a cooking class, how the company got started, tips for making a tomato basket and more.

RMA Positions Downtown North Miami for Revitalization with ‘To NoMi is to Love Me’ Ad Campaign

NORTH MIAMI, Fla., June 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) has announced that the "To NoMi is to Love Me" marketing and branding campaign for the North Miami Downtown District will be revealed during Jazz at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Meigs County Public Library in Ohio upgrades to LED lighting in partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Meigs County District Public Library system has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade its lighting systems to LEDs for an expected savings of more than $6,500 annually.

Reset Forgotten Password Easily without Reinstallation: Windows Password Key Renamed to 4WinKey

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 4WinKey studio has officially renamed Tenorshare Windows Password Key as 4WinKey, which can effortlessly reset lost or forgotten a Windows password in 3 simple steps. It also allows you to recover password without system or software reinstallation.

For Austin Texas Homeowners, Capitol Fence & Deck Presents a Residential Fence Buying Guide and Tip Sheet

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The type of fence that residential homeowners decide to use will not only play an essential role in the house's exterior design, but also provides one of the most basic human needs - protection. Capitol Fence and Deck of Austin, Texas shares their tips for homeowners to buy the right fence between wrought iron, chain link, or wood.

Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI is lead sponsor for SuriCon 2018 in Vancouver

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI, which uses streaming machine learning technology at the network edge to help cyber defenders quickly detect and respond to network threats, has been announced as the lead sponsor for the fourth annual SuriCon 2018, a conference dedicated to Suricata and open source security technologies, projects, and initiatives.

New Skin Moderne Nanopen Offers More Effective, Less Costly Alternative to Micro-Needling and Other Abrasion Therapies

LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Micro-needling has become one of the more popular skin care procedures across the globe; however increasing concern over misuse and other risks threaten to dampen its use. But a new product from Skin Moderne debuting at the 2018 International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference, promises to deliver all of the benefits of micro-needling without any of the risks.

Miami Mold Specialists in Expansion Mode, Acquires New Building in South Beach FL

MIAMI, Fla., June 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prominent indoor environmental services company, Miami Mold Specialist, recently announced the acquisition of prime commercial real estate in South Florida. This new commercial property will be used as Miami Mold Specialist's new headquarters, with remodeling and renovations already getting underway.

Lykken on Lending Podcast Features Black Knight Inc. (BKI) EVP Shelley Leonard on Mortgage Servicing in Digital Age

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lykken on Lending, the mortgage industry podcast created by mortgage lenders for mortgage lenders, is pleased to announce that its June 25 episode welcomes Shelley Leonard, EVP and Chief Product Officer for Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI).
CLOUDVIRGA

Cloudvirga Named One of North America’s Top 100 Tech Firms in 2018 by Red Herring

IRVINE, Calif., June 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform, was honored today with Red Herring's Top 100 North America award.

Global DMS Adds Appraisal Pre-Scheduler to its eTrac Valuation Management Platform

LANSDALE, Pa., June 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that it has rolled out eTrac Pre-Scheduler, a newly released tool that that streamlines appraisal appointments, allowing lenders and AMCs that are leveraging eTrac to easily set predetermined appraisal dates, apply specific parameters, and broadcast appraiser communications.

In Denver, Helix Painting and Sherwin-Williams Team to Help Homeless Shelter, Christ’s Body Ministries

DENVER, Colo., June 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Helix Painting is pleased to partner with Sherwin-Williams to revitalize Christ's Body Ministries, an inner-city facility serving poor, homeless, and broken people of all backgrounds.

LBA Ware in Georgia Celebrates 10th Anniversary Serving the Mortgage Industry

MACON, Ga., June 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, announced it has achieved a decade in business this year. The company celebrated the official anniversary of its founding on June 10, the date of the company's incorporation.
Granny Pole Dancer, Makeda Smith

‘FlyingOver50’ Granny Pole Dancer, Makeda Smith, Continues to Elevate Women Over 50 with New Music Video

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Grandmother, publicist and pole dancer Makeda Smith, the creator behind the blog-turned-movement, FlyingOver50, has once again teamed with Christina Villegas and Jeff Mercer, the owners of MercVille Productions, to create a mesmerizing pole dance music video (safe for work).

IOTransfer 3 Introduces Updates iPhone Wireless Transfer and Video Converter

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aiming to provide all iPhone, iPad and iPod users the best solution to fully and freely manage their Apple devices, IOTransfer 3 releases the updated version; introducing new Air-Trans feature, which supports wireless transfer files across Apple devices and PCs in a second. Another major update is video converter, which provides more comprehensive video downloading and converting.

ARMCO Promotes Sharon Reichhardt to VP of Client Success

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise transaction and loan risk mitigation software solutions, has announced that former director of client services Sharon Reichhardt has been promoted to vice president of client success.
EPIC Insurance

EPIC Insurance’s Philip Westphal to Present on Safe Patient Handling at 2018 California Rural Health Conference

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Healthcare Practice Risk Advisor/Broker Philip Westphal will be presenting a one-hour lecture on "Safe Patient Handling on a Budget - Optimizing your Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Program Without Breaking the Bank" at the California Rural Health Conference in Folsom.

North Central Local Schools in Ohio expects to save more than $50,000 annually through a partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North Central Local Schools' K-12 building is set to receive a dramatic upgrade in energy efficiency through a partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, a move that is expected to save the district more than $50,000 annually.

Florida Law Firm, Beighley, Myrick, Udell + Lynne, P.A., Finds Solid Niche in Drug and Alcohol Treatment Space

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- South Florida law firm - Beighley, Myrick, Udell + Lynne, P.A. (BMULaw) - a legal consultancy firm with a growing niche practice within the substance use disorder treatment provider space, recently served as lead counsel on behalf of national treatment provider, Banyan Treatment Center, in the acquisition of the well regarded Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches.

Ohio’s Tipp City Schools partners with Energy Optimizers, USA, on strategic investments in school improvements

TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tipp City Schools will make strategic investments in LT Ball Intermediate School, Tippecanoe Middle School and Tippecanoe High School that are expected to save more than $73,000 annually through a partnership with Tipp City-based Energy Optimizers, USA.

Transformational Leadership and Ford Taylor coming to Melbourne, Australia to share the ‘how, what, when’ of leadership

ATLANTA, Ga. and MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Transformational Leadership presents Ford Taylor and The 2018 Australia Transformational Leadership Seminar. The event is being held August 7-9, 2018, at Hillview Community Church, 7 Seismic Court, Rowville, VIC 3178.

In Osceola, Iowa, Altec Continues to Build a Better Future

OSCEOLA, Iowa, June 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Altec Osceola Body Plant has experienced tremendous growth in the five years it has been operating in Southern Iowa and is looking for the right candidates to join their exceptional team.
Tony DiVita of Bank Southern Calif.

Tips for Selecting the Best Commercial Bank in 2018 for Your California Small Business

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), understands that selecting a commercial bank that fits your company's needs can be a grueling task. Tony DiVita, Chief Banking Officer at Bank of Southern California, shares the following valuable tips to help guide small businesses in selecting the right bank.

TeamSnap Launches New Officials Management Platform to Serve Sports Referees and Umpires

BOULDER, Colo., June 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in sports-tech management, announced today the expansion of its industry-leading platform with the introduction of TeamSnap Officials - an innovative new online platform to schedule, manage and communicate with referees, umpires and officials.

Two Tech Startups to Debut Technology at June 2018 NEXT Mortgage Conference in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas, June 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, creator of the only mortgage technology conference for women executives, has announced that startup tech firms ProxyPics and Zipwhip will debut their technology to the mortgage industry at the second biannual NEXT mortgage technology conference, which takes place on June 21-22, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas.
Pacific Roofing using SureCoat Roof System

SureCoat Roof System is More Than Green, It’s Waterproof Roof Repair without Construction, says Pacific Roofing Systems

DANA POINT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Repairing chronic roof leaks due to poor home construction without doing a tear-off or further construction takes innovation, ingenuity, skill, and in this case, the right product line up, says Pacific Roofing Systems. Pacific met the "construction-less" challenge to repair 2,000 square feet of spudded rock flat roofing and sloped metal roofing on a private Laguna Beach residence by instead proposing the use of a unique formulated monolithic liquid single-ply waterproof roof system known as the SureCoat Roof System.
Victoria Dunn

United Fidelity Funding West, UFFWest, Hires Victoria Dunn as National Wholesale Account Executive

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- United Fidelity Funding West (UFFWest), a rapidly growing national mortgage banker, announced that it added Victoria Dunn to its wholesale lending team of account executives. "We are pleased to have been able to recruit someone with Victoria's proven background of successful execution and solution-oriented sales skill sets," stated John Bell, principal at UFFWest.
Cloudvirga COO Kyle Kamrooz

Cloudvirga Founder Kyle Kamrooz Accepted into Forbes Finance Council

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(R), today announced that company co-founder Kyle Kamrooz has been accepted into the Forbes Finance Council, an invitation-only community for senior-level finance executives.

Alex Megenis and Ryan Sims Join Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC (WTIS) announced today that Ryan Sims has joined the firm as Vice President/Casualty Broker in San Francisco, while Alex Megenis has joined as Vice President/Property-Casualty Broker in New York.

Bed Bug Finders in Connecticut Says Proactive Bed Bug Detection is Key

STRATFORD, Conn., June 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bed bugs can be a devastating experience for families and homeowners. For landlords, property owners and managers, not being proactive enough when it comes to tackling bed bugs in their properties can result in dire financial and emotional distress. That's why Bed Bug Finders LLC says being proactive is the best thing to do.

Simplifile’s E-recording Platform Utilized by Recording Districts Representing More Than 80% of the U.S. Population

PROVO, Utah, June 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that 31 additional recording jurisdictions located in 16 states throughout the Midwestern, Southwestern, and Western United States have joined Simplifile's e-recording network.

Branding Tools for Print and Web: DesignEvo 2.5 New Release Redefines the Way Users Can Create Amazing Logos

HONG KONG, June 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today PearlMountain celebrated the release of the latest version of their logo design tool - DesignEvo 2.5, which offers over 5,000 templates, a brand new GUI, and other significant improvements to make the logo creation quicker and simpler than ever before.

Stutterering Comedian Nina G Headlines Showcase Stand-Up Comedy at National Stuttering Association Conference

CHICAGO, Ill., June 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the 35th annual National Stuttering Association conference, a group of talented comedians will stand up for stuttering in "NSA Laughs!" Headlining the show is Nina G, an 8-year, stand-up comedy veteran and professional speaker. This stand-up comedy show is open to the public and is scheduled for July 5 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
Mike McNulty of EPIC

EPIC Insurance Adds Michael McNulty as Wine & Beverage Practice Leader in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance brokerage veteran Michael McNulty has rejoined the firm as Managing Principal and Wine & Beverage Practice Leader. McNulty will be based in San Francisco and report to Curt Perata, EPIC's Pacific North Region President.

OpenClose Hires LOS Development Expert Joseph Wade to Further Innovate and Enhance Existing Software Solutions

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it has added senior software LOS and mortgage software development expert Joseph Wade to its growing development team. Joseph was previously at Finastra (formerly D+H) and will play an integral role in software innovation and enhancements at OpenClose.

Qbix Accounting Solutions Celebrates 10th Anniversary Providing Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping

MACON, Ga., June 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For ten years, Qbix Accounting Solutions has provided outsourced accounting and bookkeeping for organizations wanting expert accounting management, oversight, and execution. Qbix was formed in 2008 in Macon, Ga., just south of Atlanta by Rocky Davidson, CPA.

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