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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.

In Texas, Independent Write-In 2016 Presidential Candidate Promises to Deliver

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Donald Eugene Lowe says he has been preparing for this role his whole life. And, he plans to share the details of his presidential campaign and promises in a worldwide broadcast scheduled to take place on December 23 at 1:01 p.m. EST. Interested parties can also attend the event live at the Clarion Hotel at 441 Rio Concho Drive in San Angelo. (Press Release)

NY City Event Planner Offers Amazing New Year's Eve Party Savings and Fun

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York City is one of the most exciting places to ring in the New Year and BestNewYears.com wants to ensure people get the most bang for their buck. 'This year, we are encouraging people to buy early and save big,' Jessica Stewart, vice president, marketing for EMRG Media, parent company for BestNewYears, says. (Press Release)

Thintri Market Study for 2016 Highlights New Competition in Wear Coatings

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thintri, Inc. has announced a new market study that projects significant opportunities for new technologies in wear coatings. The report, 'Wear Coatings: Hard Chrome and Its Alternatives, 2016,' highlights the movement from traditional hard chrome and even common chrome replacements like thermal spray to an array of new technologies that care poised to capture significant markets in wear coating applications. (Press Release)

In Iowa, Clarke Schools' Career Academy Focuses Students on Future Success

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke Community Schools in Osceola, Iowa is developing a Career Academy that will provide a specialized course pathway for career-minded students. Aligned with Governor Branstad's new Future Ready Iowa initiative, this program is the genesis of Clarke's new curriculum director Jean Bahls and Bill Trickey of Clarke County Development Corporation. (Press Release)

James Brown Family Foundation Continues Legacy with Charitable Giving to New Community Corporation's Harmony House

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The James Brown Family Foundation (JBFF) continued the legacy of the Legendary Godfather of Soul with charitable giving to The New Community Corporation's Harmony House, on Monday December 14, 2015. The children and families also received a visit from jolly Old Saint Nick and a special holiday performance from Josiah Borden and Brandon Williams. (Press Release)

Sarasota Florida Attorney David L. Goldman Participates in 'Flight To North Pole'

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the law firm Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh attended the 'Flight to the North Pole' event at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport on Thursday, December 11, 2015. Organized by the Manatee County Sheriffs Office, the annual event is a benefit held for terminally ill children and their families. (Press Release)

Hot fun in the Summertime: Adult Summer Camp is coming to Michigan at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for an amazing holiday gift for your 'grown-up' children aged 21 and up? Send them to summer camp again! Camp Forever Fun, Michigan's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016. (Press Release)

Selfie Stick Inventor's Prediction for Best Camera in 2016: Not Drones!

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Selfie Stick inventor Wayne Fromm, and CEO of Quik Pod(R) selfie sticks, has followed the growth of drones, action cameras, high resolution smartphones and DSLR's and predicts what will prove popular in the year to come. (Press Release)

SecuGen Corp. to Showcase New Unity Biometric Development Platform at CES 2016

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a world-leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, will be showcasing at CES 2016 its new product, Unity BDP, a platform for the development of a wide array of fingerprint enabled biometric products.

Personal Spirit Dolls for transformative healing and gifting launched by Bush Empress

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Around the world, dolls are a recognized as universal forces to contend with. For centuries they have served as creative artifacts used as toys, religious objects and in celebratory displays. This holiday season, craftswoman Bush Empress is adding to this cultural legacy and introducing a magical line of handmade collectibles known as Personal Spirit Dolls.

Crofton, Maryland Now Has Tatt2Away at Mystic Piercing and Tattoo

CROFTON, Md., Dec. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches a new Tatt2Away non laser tattoo removal system location in the state of Maryland. Tito Harris of Mystic Piercing and Tattoo in Crofton has come on board with the company to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state. (Press Release)

For Third Consecutive Year ENSUENO, PINALEN, PINOL & CLORALEN Donate $25,000 to Help Find Cure for Childhood Cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, AlEn USA join forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers. (Press Release)

Texas A&M Leverages Multiple Regent Education Products to Serve Entire Population

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Texas A and M University-Commerce has expanded the use of Regent Education's financial aid management solution, Regent 8, to support the administration of financial aid for its entire population. In addition, it has added Regent's SNAP product to its solution set to automate the financial aid application process for students who are not eligible for federal financial aid but are eligible for state-funded programs. (Press Release)

Diabetic Alert: Weitz & Luxenberg Add Serious Urinary Tract Infections to SGLT2 Inhibitor Injury Probe

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced that the firm has expanded the scope of its investigation into SGLT2 inhibitor drug injuries. SGLT2 inhibitor drugs include Invokana and others listed below. This move will allow the nationally known mass tort law and personal injury firm to focus on cases where people taking SGLT2 inhibitors were hospitalized after developing urosepsis (serious infection of the blood) or pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys) from SGLT2 inhibitor-associated urinary tract infections. (Press Release)

SecuGen Corp. Unveils Unity Biometric Development Platform, will Demo at CES 2016 in Las Vegas

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corp.,, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce Unity(TM) BDP, a new platform for the development of a wide array of fingerprint enabled biometric products.

In N.J., Crystal Auto Mall Names Sokal Media Group Agency of Record

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crystal Auto Mall has selected Sokal Media Group as their agency of record. Founded in 1990, Crystal is one of the leading Toyota, Scion and Mazda dealers in New Jersey. The decision was made based on Sokal Media Group's creative strategy and extensive experience in the automotive industry. (Press Release)

Telly Awards: Documentary of Four Seasons Efforts to Improve Palliative Care in Zambia Wins

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Filmmakers Dylan and Melanie Trivette of Trivette Images were recently recognized as bronze winners of the 36th Annual Telly Awards for their documentary 'A Unified Presence' in the non-profit organization category, Four Seasons Compassion For Life announced today. (Press Release)

Get Out and Play! Adult Summer Camp is coming to the Midwest at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Summer Camp, it's not just for kids anymore! Camp Forever Fun, the Midwest's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016. (Press Release)

Seattle Bash announces 14th Annual INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash at the EMP Museum

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at the EMP Museum in downtown Seattle, December 31, 2015. (Press Release)

FDA approves mobile diabetes monitoring system: Android for Gmate SMART

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philosys, the maker of Gmate(R) products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clearance for the Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System and App for Android(TM). The Gmate SMART is a small, portable blood glucose meter that plugs into the headphone jack of a smartphone and provides fast and accurate blood glucose test results. (Press Release)

The Solution to Terrorism: establish a world where all human beings can live a loving, truthful, and sensational life

KAMUELA, Hawaii, Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To have a long-term solution for terrorism we need to understand the way that terrorism has become a part of our consciousness in everyday life, says Eric Bonnici. We also need to understand why terrorists kill and share it through social media to inflame terror in us. Although it is important to look for short-term solutions to create safety from the immediate threats of terrorism, they are not a long-term solution to terrorism itself. We cannot fight terrorism with behaviors that are propelled by our own fear. (Press Release)

Is There Anything New in Toilets? asks Beacon Plumbing in Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The short answer is yes, and what's new will surprise you, says Jason Morgan of Beacon Plumbing. It should especially please the majority of people out there who are unhappy with the allegedly water-saving toilets that require two or more flushes and end up using more water. New toilet designs have managed to provide a great flush with less water, and there are plenty of model choices that Beacon Plumbing can install. (Press Release)

OpenClose and LBA Ware Automate the Loan Compensation Process

MACON, Ga. and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R) an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, and Lending and Banking Automation Software (LBA Ware), the leading provider of commission automation software, have formed a partnership to seamlessly pass loan information from OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS into LBA Ware's CompenSafe application to automate the entire commission process. (Press Release)

Georgia-based author and educational consultant, Mychal Wynn, focuses on expanding college access for lower income students

ROSWELL, Ga., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia-based author and educational consultant, Mychal Wynn, is working to expand college access for lower income and first generation students. Wynn notes, 'As students nationally apply to college over the coming months, students who will be the first in their family to attend college and those from low-income families, will be particularly at risk of making the wrong college choice.' (Press Release)

Four Seasons CFL Celebrates N.C. Holidays with 25th Annual 'Tree of Lights' and 3rd annual 'Songs for the Seasons'

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Illuminate the joys of the holiday season with Four Seasons Compassion for Life's community celebrations, the 25th annual 'Tree of Lights,' Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, 5:30 p.m., and 3rd annual 'Songs for the Seasons,' Saturday, Dec. 5, immediately following the Henderson County Christmas Parade. (Press Release)

Clean Power Plan: Energy Optimizers USA leadership advocates for clean energy in D.C.

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In November, two members of Energy Optimizers, USA's senior leadership team traveled to Washington, D.C. to join a national delegation that lobbied congressional leaders for clean energy. (Press Release)

Auto Retailer The Faulkner Organization selects Sokal Media Group as their agency of record

MORRISVILLE, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Faulkner Organization has selected Sokal Media Group as their agency of record. Founded in 1932 Faulkner is the leading automotive retailer in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania and one of the largest privately held and family run dealer groups in the nation with more than 1,300 employees. The decision was made based on Sokal Media Group's creative strategy and extensive experience in the automotive industry. (Press Release)

New Tatt2Away Studio Center opens in Venice Calif. at Black Diamond Tattoo

VENICE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Rejuvatek Medical Inc. officially launches a Tatt2Away non-laser tattoo removal system in the Venice California area. Bree Solomon in Venice, has come on board with the company to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the Southern California area. Bringing into their high quality of service and products, the all natural system.

Holiday Pet Rescue: Only Natural Pet and BlogPaws Be the Change for Pets – IMAGINE5

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season will be much brighter for the 7.6 million pets that enter shelters across the United States every year. Only Natural Pet is partnering with BlogPaws Be the Change for Pets to donate 5 percent of all qualifying purchases to help pets in need through December 31, 2015. (Press Release)

OPTIMA expands its activity and launches its first project in the Orlando Walt Disney World area

MIAMI, Fla., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OPTIMA, an international developer headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announces its expansion into the Orlando region and is launching its first project there today, the 'Regal Palms Elite Townhomes.' (Press Release)

Brooklyn's Unique Messengers Debuts New Album: Jesus is Coming

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Committed to spreading the word of God, Unique Messengers recently debuted their first album, 'Jesus is Coming,' and is gearing up for an international tour next spring. The thought provoking album, delivers a fusion of styles that includes rhythm and blues, reggae, Soca and rap. (Press Release)

iMyfone Umate iPhone Space Saver New Version Released

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Nov. 22, iMyfone Technology Co., Ltd released the new version of iMyfone iPhone Space Saver V2.5.0 and renamed it as iMyfone Umate. Now iMyfone Umate can do more for iPhone users with its new and remarkable features. Also the user interface became clearer and easier to use to enhance users' experience. (Press Release)

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors releases whitepaper on alternative investments

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors has released a white paper discussing the role of alternative investments in a diversified portfolio. Many investors today are looking for new sources of diversification and uncorrelated sources of return. As a result, alternative investments have experienced significant growth, particularly among high-net-worth investors. (Press Release)

Massachusetts Cape Cod Coat Drive Now Collecting Winter Coats for Those in Great Need

BRIDGEWATER, Mass., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Family-owned Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Homes has announced their fourth annual Winter Coat Drive for those in need. And if you were living in Massachusetts last winter, you remember not only how the snow kept coming and coming, but that it was so cold for so long that it didn't melt for months. (Press Release)

Florida HVAC Company Mahle Cool Air Sponsors Sarasota Chalk Fest Artist Craig Thomas

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island. (Press Release)

WSJ Selects Attorney M. David Shapiro as a Member of The Best Lawyers in Florida

SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney M. David Shapiro of the Sarasota-based personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh has been published in the September 2015 Wall Street Journal's Best Lawyers In Florida. (Press Release)

Crown Diva Boot Camp Event helps Miss Calif. USA Contestants Take Performance to Next Level Nov.21

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Beauty pageants are sometimes criticized for being overly competitive, cut throat and an advantage to the wealthy due to high costs of preparing for and participating in the pageant, says Stephanie Farrell of Miss Greater Bay Area, Calif. California's state pageant, owned and operated by Top 10 Productions of Southern Calif., works with several independent regional directors who host preliminary pageants that qualify contestants for the Miss California USA(R) and Miss California Teen USA(R) pageants.

BNP Paribas Brings SmartStops Online Risk Management Tools to Italian Finance Market

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SmartStops, an online service that helps investors of all levels manage investment risk, announced today that it has extended its relationship with BNP Paribas and is now available to investors in the Italian market.

Titan Lenders Corp Expands its Mortgage Data Reconciliation Tool to Be Data-Agnostic

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it has expanded the capabilities of its data reconciliation platform mintrak2(R). Now known as DRMS(TM) (Data Reconciliation Management System), the system has been redesigned beyond its original MERS(R) applications to normalize, compare and reconcile multiple datasets from a variety of sources. (Press Release)

Students Partner with NGOs to build Successful Social Enterprises in Developing World

LONDON, U.K., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A cooperative effort between NGOs and students from Cambridge and elsewhere is revolutionizing how Fair Trade social enterprises in the Global South can succeed by efficiently reaching foreign markets. According to Directors Savithri Machiraju and Amy Chang, the Agenda for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with Friends Beyond Borders and the Adelina Foundation, partners with students and local companies in poorer nations. (Press Release)

Estate Planning Council of Cleveland Honored as 5 Star Council by National Assoc. of Estate Planners and Councils

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Estate Planning Council of Cleveland will be recognized as a 5 Star Council by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils as a part of the Leonard H. Neiman and Walter Lee Davis, Jr. Council of Excellence Award program. (Press Release)

Hospital Founder Dr. Edward Reed Wagner (1862 to 1943) Honored in China

CANBY, Ore., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Craig Wagner Shinn announces that his great grandfather Dr. Edward Reed Wagner, a missionary doctor in the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions (Global Ministries) in the late 19th century, was honored for founding Huamei Hospital in Linqing, Shandong, China at a special ceremony celebrating the hospital's 130th year on November 1st. (Press Release)

Book: 'Oil & Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission' Explores Texas Commission's Role

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mark A. Miller has published 'Oil and Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society' (ISBN: 978-1518810398), a new book that examines the complexities and impact of the regulatory actions of the Texas Railroad Commission on matters related to the oil and gas industry. (Press Release)

Colorado's TeamSnap Named by Outside as One of America's Best Places to Work

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by 9 million people worldwide for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, today announced that it has been selected by Outside Magazine as No. 16 on its list of 100 Best Places to Work 2015. Each year, Outside Magazine honors the Top 100 companies in America that raise the standards for work-life balance, company culture and employee benefits. This is the first time TeamSnap has been recognized by Outside. (Press Release)

Wall Street: First Standard Financial Co. Expands with Addition of Chief Market Economist Peter I. Cardillo

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- First Standard Financial Company ('FSF'), a full service Broker Dealer offering client-centric retail brokerage and advisory services to its clients worldwide, announced today that it has hired renowned economist and frequent television business news contributor Peter I. Cardillo as the Firm's Chief Market Economist. (Press Release)

In Florida, Free Holiday Space Coast Symphony Concerts at The Avenue Viera

VIERA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three free holiday concerts presented by the Space Coast Symphony will help put residents and visitors in the holiday spirit this December. Concerts will take place on Friday, December 4, Friday December 11 and Saturday, December 19, and will feature three different themes: Holiday Traditions Around the World, Cool Yule and The Holiday Christmas Spectacular Finale. (Press Release)

Technical SEO Leader, Adapt Partners Strengthens Team with New Hire Brian Gilley

CARY, N.C., Nov. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adapt Partners, a search and integrated marketing agency based in the Research Triangle of North Carolina, has added a new full-time employee to its staff: Technical SEO Director, Brian Gilley. This strategic hire was a move for the agency to enhance its Technical SEO services as it has been an offering that has not only provided the agency with an edge since inception, but has also increased in demand over the years. (Press Release)

NCSCA and Scientist Dr. J. Marvin Herndon to Find Conclusive Evidence on Chemtrails

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Potentially the most difficult environmental test in history is about to take place. Two volunteer environmentalists from the National Crime Scene Cleanup Association (NCSCA) are setting out to find conclusive evidence about the existence of 'chemtrails.' Award Winning Director/Producer Michael J. Murphy will be documenting this incredible feat, under the watch of world-renowned scientist Dr. J. Marvin Herndon. (Press Release)

Stephanie Wiltz Design and Decor Grand Launch in Ontario for Black Friday 2015

ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It will be a festive time Black Friday Weekend! While shoppers shop, those seeking eloquent items for that perfect Christmas party or shimmering adornment for that New Year's Eve 2016 special toast, will partake in the grand launch of Stephanie Wiltz Design and Decor Grand Showroom Launch.

North Carolina's Four Seasons Recognized for Quality Care Provided to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans

FLAT ROCK, N.C., Nov. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Seasons Compassion for Life, an award winning hospice and palliative care industry leader, has been recognized as a Level 2 'We Honor Veterans' partner for its organizational capacity to provide quality care for U.S. military veterans. (Press Release)

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