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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.

Robots Hate Mold, Too! Miami Mold Specialist Launches Advanced Robotics Division in Florida

MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- South Florida mold removal co., Miami Mold Specialist, integrates state of the art robotics into new line of upgraded mold inspection and mold removal equipment. Cutting edge robotics and mold inspection? Remaining on the edge of technological innovation within the indoor air quality and mold remediation industries is what Miami Mold Specialist well specializes in.

Midwestern State University Marketing Students collect 800 Bikes, raise over $40K for Operation Santa Claus

WICHITA FALLS, Texas, Dec. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 24 Midwestern State University Marketing Students challenged themselves to collect OVER 800 Bikes and raised over $40,000 for the annual Operation Santa Claus to bring money and bikes to Houston Area effected by recent hurricanes, but also for the local Wichita Falls Community.

ReverseVision Adds to Senior Management Team, Names Jim Magner CTO and Stacey Lund VP of Operations

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has added new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jim Magner and Vice President of Operations Stacey Lund to its senior management team.

TeamSnap Appoints Sarah Berg New Director of Marketing Communications

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today that Sarah Berg has been appointed the company's new Director of Marketing Communications. Berg brings to TeamSnap a wealth of digital and technology marketing experience.

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds FullCircle Placements to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of FullCircle Placements to its Preferred Partner network. FullCircle will be the first mortgage-centric recruiting and placement service provider within TMC's network.

Colgate Women’s Games: Returning Champions and Rising Stars Set Fast Pace at Opening of 44th Annual Track and Field Series

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A number of personal best performances marked an exceptional early start to the indoor track season as East Coast athletes from Boston to Virginia competed in one of the largest opening preliminary meets of the 44th annual Colgate Women's Games.

Recover Data from a Crashed Computer System with Updated Wondershare Data Recovery Pro v6.60

GUANGDONG, Hong Kong, Dec. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, Wondershare has released Data Recovery Pro 6.60 with numerous advanced features. One of the most evident benefits of the tool is that it allows data recovery from a crashed system as well. Its latest support with WinPE bootable media can be used to perform the data recovery operation when a Windows system is not able to boot in an ideal way. This allows its users to retrieve their content, even when the system fails to boot or malfunctions.

Up to 100 Percent OFF Windows Utilities for Christmas 2017 and a New Year’s Giveaway from iCareAll

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iCareAll Inc. announces its biggest promotion and giveaway of the year 2017 to celebrate the coming Christmas and the New Year with its giving away of iCare Card Recovery Pro, 100-percent free of charge during the promotion, together with its biggest discount on iCareAll PDF Converter and iCare Data Recovery Pro to benefit users for PDF converting and data recovery.

Realtor Erika Bentley, a Retired Las Vegas 911 Dispatcher, Pays it Forward with NLVPD K-9 Unit

HENDERSON, Nev., Dec. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Bentley Realty Group is proud to make the North Las Vegas Police Department's (NLVPD) K-9 unit its community partner. It's pledged to donate $100 from every real estate transaction that it closes. In October, it started out by donating $2,800 to account for all the deals made prior to the partnership.

Mortgage Software Leader, OpenClose, Adds AFR Flood Services to its LOS via Seamless Interface

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that it partnered with AFR Services (AFR) to enable customers to access the company's complete suite of flood services. Using the interface makes it quick and easy to order AFR's various flood services directly from within OpenClose's LenderAssist(tm) LOS.

Capacity LLC to Power Glossier Beauty Product Fulfillment

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., Dec. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, trusted leader in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), is excited to announce the launch of its newest client, the fast-growing beauty brand Glossier.

Florida’s Riptide Music Festival Powered by Ford Draws Rave Reviews – 37,000 Experience World’s Biggest Beach Party

MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Entercom Radio Miami produced Riptide Music Festival powered by Ford brought 37,000 people to Fort Lauderdale Beach to experience two-days of epic artists, amazing global cuisine and wine along with picture perfect weather that even included a supermoon! Riptide is produced by the staff of 104.3 The Shark, 102.7 The Beach, 101.5 LITE FM and 790 The Ticket.

In A Season of Thanksgiving Dunlap Gift of $350K Benefits Florida Charity, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs

WILLISTON, Fla., Dec. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, located in Williston, Fla., and the Community Foundation for Ocala Marion County are proud to announce, and extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Al and Judith Dunlap for their incredibly generous gift of $350,000 to support the work of training medical service dogs for Veterans and First Responders.

EaseUS New v11.0 Business Todo Backup Solution Carries out Better Backup Tasks to Ensure Non-Stop Data Protection

CHENGDU, China, Dec. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS now just initiates the new 11.0 Todo Backup software for business users in which great changes come on the business schedule backup. This major upgrade alters the traditional setup of schedules to make sure that there is no break on the backup plans for business data among full backup, incremental backup and differential backup.

At the NSCA Coaches Conference 2018, MostFit to Feature the Core Hammer and SYN Rings

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On January 3-5, 2018, MostFit will come together with strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation at the NSCA Coaches Conference in Charlotte, N.C.. Founder Andrew Gavigan and his team of trainers will be demonstrating exercises and movements with the Core Hammer and SYN Rings focused on increasing performance and movement among athletes

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds United Capital Markets to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of United Capital Markets, Inc. (UCM), the mortgage industry's leading outsource provider of dynamic MSR hedging. UCM will provide TMC Lender Members strategic advice to bank-owned and private mortgage companies focusing on MSR investment strategies, balance sheet optimization and the capital stack.

Pet Selfies Made Simple! New Furry Friend Pet Selfie Stick-It Kit Benefits Animal Causes

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Get in the picture with your pets using Pet Selfie Stick-It, a new invention from Fromm Works, Inc. that conditions pets to look at a smartphone located up to 20-feet away. Utilizing Pavlovian conditioning the kit includes a treat tray that holds the pet's favorite treat.

Award-winning Children’s Author Aaron Ozee to Donate Proceeds from New Book, ‘Regulus’

CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bestselling children's author Aaron Ozee is interested in more than just writing great fiction, he's interested in leaving an impact on readers everywhere. For that reason, Ozee has partnered with his publisher, Lulu Press, in order to donate 100-percent of all proceeds from his latest bestselling children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790), for the period of December 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018.

ARMCO Announces New Loan Data Validation Tools for Mortgage Lenders

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), has announced the release of a new technology for mortgage lenders and servicers that improves data validation in the QC process.

Startup Charity, Champions for Humanity, to Distribute Ionic Silver to Help Save Millions from Infectious Disease

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Newman, founder and executive director of Champions for Humanity, founded this tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization to bring a leading-edge embodiment of ionic silver - Opti-Silver - to millions of people who need safe drinking water and are suffering needlessly from infectious disease. He simply wants to do some good in the world.

TravelInsurance.com Predictions for 2018: Weather Disruptions, Demographics, Shifts in How We Shop are Key to High Growth in Travel Insurance

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2012, travel insurance has been growing consistently at more than ten percent (10%) per year*, with recent activity driving even more interest, according to TravelInsurance.com. For 2018, Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com, predicts similar growth, bringing the overall U.S. travel insurance market to nearly $3.5 billion.

The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes FundingShield to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of FundingShield to its Preferred Partner network. FundingShield offers TMC members a pair of loan level verification services to protect lenders by assuring closing funds go to verified bank accounts belonging to licensed and authorized parties. FundingShield provides actionable intelligence to lenders while other services may provide data that you have to interpret.

Waterstone Mortgage to Manage QC Audits Using TRK Connection’s Insight RDM

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Wisconsin-based Waterstone Mortgage Corporation has chosen the Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) platform to conduct its internal quality control (QC) audits.

Beavercreek High School in Ohio earns milestone award in Energy Optimizers, USA-sponsored Healthy Schools Challenge

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beavercreek High School earned the first milestone award in the Healthy Schools Challenge, a component of the Bring Your Green Challenge 2.0 that is sponsored in part by Energy Optimizers, USA. Developed and organized by Dayton Regional Green (DRG3), the Bring Your Green Challenge is a year-long competition that encourages participants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.

Florida Attorney Stephen M. Fernandez Becomes Member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civil trial and personal injury attorney Stephen Fernandez, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum by the National Trial Lawyers Top Trial Lawyers of America(R).

In Florida, Pompano Beach CRA Announces Dec. 11 ‘Groundbreaking’ of Atlantic Boulevard Bridge

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach CRA is proud to announce the "groundbreaking" ceremony for the new Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. The marine-themed event will eschew the typical shovel in the ground for something "reel" fun. The new look for the bridge has been designed by Currie Sowards Aguila Architects and will be built by Burkhardt Construction. The public is invited to attend the ceremony which will feature speeches by company officials and local dignitaries.

FormFree Provides Mortgage Industry’s Most Complete Analysis of Borrower Ability to Pay with Data from Envestnet Yodlee

ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced its expanded partnership with Envestnet(R) | Yodlee(R) (NYSE:ENV), a leading data aggregation and data analytics platform powering dynamic, cloud-based innovation for digital financial services. By leveraging Envestnet | Yodlee Risk Insight Solutions, FormFree will have access to new data points that help to reinforce its position as provider of the most complete and reliable asset, employment and income verification reports in the mortgage industry.

Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. Closes New $3M Funding Round to Accelerate Pace of Mortgage Innovation

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc., a leading provider of B2B digital mortgage cloud software, announced today a new funding round of $3 million, led by the investment arm of Anthemis Group, a company committed to cultivating change in financial services, with participation from Route66 Ventures and Assurant Inc., along with its existing investors.

In Houston, Midwestern State University and Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters team up for Operation Santa Claus

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls Texas, along with the Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters Association, head to Houston Area to meet up with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association to bring bikes for kids who lost their bikes in Hurricane Harvey.

In Michigan, Greenville Public Schools Becomes First District to Select Synergy Education Platform via REMC SAVE Bid Project

GREENVILLE, Mich., Dec. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems has been selected by Michigan's Greenville Public Schools to implement the company's industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform, replacing PowerSchool in the semi-rural district serving approximately 3,800 students. Greenville's Synergy solution includes the fully-integrated Synergy Student Information System (SIS), Synergy Online Registration, and Synergy Assessment, as well as the Inspect(R) Item Bank from Key Data Systems that works seamlessly with Synergy Assessment.

Christmas in Fort Worth Texas: ‘The Littlest Wiseman’ is the 100-year-old Holiday Tradition Returns for 57th Event in 2017

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Fort Worth production of The Littlest Wiseman started as a modest junior high school play about the humble birth of Jesus. Now in its 57th consecutive annual run, the play has evolved into an elaborate production that is one of Fort Worth's longest-running Christmas season entertainment events.

In Vero Beach, Florida: ‘Conducting Business at a Pub,’ the Sean Ryan Pub Business Speaker Series

VERO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Conducting Business at a Pub, the Sean Ryan Pub Business Speaker Series presents: "Vetting the marketing fools and advertising scams for your business" talk with Business Branding Strategist Loren Weisman on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Sean Ryan Pub in Vero Beach, Florida.

Matic Insurance Founder Benjamin Madick Earns 2017 HW Vanguard Award for Outstanding Industry Contributions

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today that company co-founder and COO Ben Madick is a 2017 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Madick was recognized for guiding the company's phenomenal growth over the last 12 months as well as for his career-long contributions to the mortgage industry as co-founder of both Matic and risk management services provider Mortgage Quality Management and Research.

Cloudvirga COO Kyle Kamrooz Honored with 2017 HW Vanguard Award for Mortgage Industry Leadership

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), the developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, today announced that its founder and COO Kyle Kamrooz is a winner of HousingWire's third annual Vanguard Awards. Kamrooz was recognized for company leadership as well as his substantial contributions to the mortgage industry at large.

Florida Attorney Bernard Walsh Named Member of Elite Trial Lawyers Group for Fifth Year

BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bernard Walsh of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been recognized as a member of the The American Society of Legal Advocates for the 5th consecutive year. The American Society of Legal Advocates is an elite group of trial attorneys comprised from the most experienced and successful lawyers around the nation.

NC Ad Agency, Sokal Media Group Signs Faith’s Ford of Vermont

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to announce that they are the agency of record for Faith's Ford. Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, Faith's Ford stocks an outstanding inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Eric Hays in Pittsburgh, PA as Regional Director, Employee Benefits

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of Eric Hays as Regional Director, Employee Benefits. Hays will be based in EPIC's newest location in Pittsburgh, Pa.

BaCA Artists to Present at Superfine! Miami 2017 – December 6-10, during Art Basel

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) in Pompano Beach is excited to announce that their 10 resident artists will be presenting at Superfine! Miami 2017. The boutique contemporary art fair takes place December 6-10, during Art Basel, and features a hyper-curated exhibitor list.

Mr. Sam Elliott Joins EPIC Brokers as Executive VP Business Development & National Sales and Marketing Leader

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, the retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting subsidiary of EPIC Holdings, announced today that insurance brokerage industry veteran Sam Elliott has joined the firm to lead EPIC's new business development efforts nationally.

C Diff Foundation Announces New Book, ‘Nutrition: Managing Meals through a C. difficile Infection’

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The C Diff Foundation announces the release of a nutritional guide, "Nutrition; Managing Meals through a C. difficile Infection" (ISBN: 978-1973304241) authored by Nancy C. Caralla, C Diff Foundation's Foundress, Executive Director and three time C. difficile Infection Survivor and co-author Karen F. Factor, MBA, RDN,CSR, LDN, C Diff Foundation Registered Dietitian during November 2017 Clostridium difficile (C. difficile, C.diff.) Infection Awareness Month.

Florida Fine Art: Bailey Contemporary Arts Presents ‘Spiritual Vessels’

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 29, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bailey Contemporary Arts newest exhibit "Spiritual Vessels," features the paintings of Tony Khawam and the clay ceramic sculptures of Jeff Whyman. Khawam's new collection, "Syria - Aleppo Urban Landscapes," presents a semi-abstract vision of Syria's war-torn cities. Khawam invited Whyman to partner with him on this exhibit as he felt a spiritual connection between their works. The exhibit will run from December 1, 2017 through January 5, 2018. Visit the website for information about the opening reception and artists' talk.

Jonathan Kearns of DocMagic is Appointed to MISMO Residential Standards Governance Committee

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Jonathan Kearns has been appointed to the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) Residential Standards Governance Committee.

New EaseUS MobiMover 3.0: First Free iOS Data Transfer Software without Limits for iOS 11 and iPhone X

CHENGDU, China, Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS has just announced the new release of MobiMover 3.0, the completely free iOS data transfer software compatible with new iPhone X/8/8 Plus with iOS 11. With the new user-friendly interface, the 3.0 version of the data transfer software can be used to transfer photos, videos, audios, contacts, notes, messages, calendars, voice mails and Safari bookmarks & history in easy 3 steps.

DangerMan, the Real Life Urban Super Hero, Honors Community Activists at 2nd Annual DangerMan Hero Awards

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- America's Real Life Urban Super Hero, DangerMan, will once again honor the heroics of local community activists at the 2nd Annual 2017 DangerMan Hero Awards Show, to be held the evening of Saturday, December 9 at the California African American Museum (CAAM), The highly anticipated event will begin at 6 p.m. with a red carpet and VIP reception, produced by actor, mentor and philanthropist Roger I. Tinsley.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Adds Loan Vision to its Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of Loan Vision, a mortgage industry-specific financial management and accounting software provider, to its preferred partner network, giving its Lender Members access to the industry's premier accounting software.

Newest Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park opening in Meridian, Idaho

MERIDIAN, Idaho, Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park is over 49,000 square feet of indoor family fun, serving the Treasure Valley and Meridian area. Urban Air is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and offers guests a wide variety of physical activities across its attractions.

FormFree Appoints Housing Finance Expert Faith Schwartz to its Board of Directors

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that housing finance expert Faith Schwartz has been elected to its board of directors. Among the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry, Schwartz has played a firsthand role in shaping current housing finance best practices and public policy.

Rock Music making a comeback: Dan Spirk releases debut single ‘So Good To Me’

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Harlem based Rock, Pop singer/songwriter Dan Spirk debut single "So Good To Me" is a highly personal look into the internal conflicts of a man. With the track being written and performed on all instruments by Spirk, the single is a song of ambiguous and personal satire. Delivered in a tongue and cheek romance. Wrapped up in "Bare Naked Rock & Roll" which debuted on November 26, 2017.

TRK Connection Welcomes David Pack to Mortgage QC Team as Product Manager

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has hired David Pack as product manager. In this role, Pack will be responsible for the delivery and support of TRK's market-leading solutions, including the Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) mortgage quality control (QC) auditing platform.

NY Christian Radio Station, The Bridge 95.1 FM, Takes On Illegal Radio Pirates, and Wins

OLD BRIDGE, N.J., Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When The Bridge Christian Radio Network, based in Old Bridge, N.J., gained authorization to expand its Christian Bible teaching broadcasts into New York City in November 2013, no one could have anticipated the battle that would ensue before the station could actually begin broadcasting on its own frequency, 95.1 FM in the heart of Manhattan.

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