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Valerie Gotten

Valerie G, editor at CANW
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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.
Alicia Amerson

Top-Notch Volunteer Alicia Amerson Joins Calif. Asm. Mike Gipson Political Campaign

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Volunteer recruitment is one of the toughest tasks when it comes to running a tight political campaign. That's why Assemblymember Mike Gipson was thrilled to meet and recruit Alicia Amerson, a political science graduate with well-honed interpersonal and leadership skills, coupled with global views. And, from June 3 through June 5, she will be a part of the Mike Gipson GOTV (Get Out the Vote) Campaign.

Last Chance to Dump Trump: May No Longer Be GOP Presumptive Nominee says Challenger Donald Lowe

SAN ANGELO, Texas, June 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Donald Eugene Lowe is officially announcing that he will be the challenger at the Republican convention in the nomination bid for the White House. "It's been done before and it can be done again," Lowe says.

Hotrod Tattoo of Arizona is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center for Non-Laser Tattoo Removals

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially announces the Tatt2Away(R) non-laser tattoo removal system is now available for the first time in the greater Phoenix area with Hotrod Tattoo's Matt Mooneyham. The Chandler location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state; bringing into their high quality of service and products the all-natural system.
Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors

New York's Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors Participates in a Day of Service

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, recently volunteered a day of service at God's Love We Deliver (GLWD), a New York-based charitable organization.

Edupoint Educational Systems Selected by Maine DOE as Sole Provider of State-Level Student Information System

MESA, Ariz., May 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by the Maine Department of Education (Maine DOE) to provide a State Level Student Information and Reporting System (SSIRS).

Partnership with Ohio's Energy Optimizers, USA, expected to net $88K annual savings for Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local Schools

TIPP CITY, Ohio, May 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local Schools has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve the district's energy efficiency performance for an expected guaranteed savings of nearly $88,000 annually.

Transformative Moments: New Webcast Network Invites Participation in Inspiring Events

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

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

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

EPIC Insurance adds Nick Tan as Surety Manager serving the Northern California Construction Community

SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Nick Tan has joined the firm as Surety Manager. Tan will be based in EPIC's San Ramon Construction Services Practice, reporting to Regional Director, Property & Casualty, Brian Quinn.

Florida Attorney Walsh Gathers with Manatee County Area Law Enforcement to Honor Fallen Officers

BRADENTON, Fla., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal Injury and Civil Trial Lawyer Bernard F. Walsh attended a ceremony honoring fallen officers of law enforcement who paid the ultimate sacrifice in keeping our citizens and community safe. The event, presented by Manatee Lodge 70 Fraternal Order of Police, drew law enforcement and legal community officials from the Sarasota-Manatee County area as wells public officials from Florida's State government and our community.

Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. Lawfirm Offers Gratitude to U.S. Vets for Assuring Our Nation’s Liberty

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. today extolled the virtue of all the women and men who have served our country so courageously and admirably over the years. Their efforts ensured our freedom and that of our children for decades to come. We are forever indebted to their commitment and steadfast fealty.

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

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

EPIC’s Rosemary Hughes and Suzannah Gill to Speak at Institute for HealthCare Consumerism Forum Workshop

ATLANTA, Ga., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Consultant and Principal Rosemary Hughes and Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will speak at a hands-on workshop at the 7th Annual 2016 IHC Forum & Expo on Wednesday, May 25 from 3-4 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Houston-based Jeweler, Whiteflash Named 2016 BBB Winner of Distinction

HOUSTON, Texas, May 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, was honored this week by the Better Business Bureau for excellence in quality control, customer satisfaction and community service. Named a 2016 Winner of Distinction from among all the retail jewelers in the greater Houston area, Whiteflash has now received high honors from the BBB for twelve consecutive years and maintains an A+ rating.

Arbor Bank Selects Pavaso Digital Close Platform to conduct eClosings

PLANO, Texas, May 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pavaso, Inc. (Pavaso), a provider of digital process and collaboration solutions for the real estate lifecycle, announced it has signed on Arbor Bank to its Digital Close(sm) platform to conduct eClosings for all Arbor Bank mortgage customers.
USS POSSCO Industries

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

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

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

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

New on Indiegogo: Trump Insults Playing Cards feature full color caricatures of all people Donald Trump has insulted

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Results is excited to announce the launch of the Trump Insults Playing Cards, 54 full color caricature cards of the people in politics, entertainment and the media whom Donald Trump has insulted. Our cards include drawings of Hillary Clinton, President Obama, Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders, Rosie O'Donnell, Kim Kardashian, Madonna and even the Pope. All of the major former Republican Presidential candidates are pictured, accompanied by Trump's insults. Do your part to Make America Great Again.

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

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

Jody Leshinsky, Former Assistant Director of Broward Cultural Division, Joins The Creatives in Florida

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alyona Ushe, President & CEO of The Creatives, has announced that Jody Leshinsky is joining the nonprofit organization as the Vice President of Administration. Leshinsky, the former Assistant Director of the Broward Cultural Division, will work closely with Ushe in managing venues including The Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The Amp), the upcoming Cultural Center and other cultural initiatives throughout the City of Pompano Beach.

Mike Smith Named Director of Finance of Four Seasons Compassion for Life in N.C.

FLAT ROCK, N.C., May 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michael "Mike" Smith, M.B.A., and Certified Health Care Financial Professional (or CHFP), has been named director of finance with Four Seasons Compassion for Life. Smith attributes Four Seasons' leaders for modeling quality personal growth and professional development.

What Does an Award-winning Website Look Like? A Snowflake Perhaps

CHICAGO, Ill., May 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Independent Publisher Book Awards presented the 20th annual IPPY awards in a special ceremony at the Willis Tower Skydeck. In the Best Publisher/Author/Book Website category, Snowflake Stories, LLC, created by San Fran developer James Stone, was honored with a bronze medal.

Moby Lube: Show Employees You Care, Without Affecting Your Bottom Line

YARDLEY, Pa., May 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After engagement, retention is the top talent management concern in today's global economy, according to the Human Capital Institute. That's why companies like Moby Lube - an on-site, mobile oil changing business - are growing and thriving in today's economic climate.

Houston's Paragon Pools wins BBB 2016 Pinnacle Award

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

Minnesota GOP Delegates Seek to Repudiate Donald Trump

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

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

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

TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues Helps Athletic Orgs Manage Rostering, Registration, Scheduling & More

BOULDER, Colo., May 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although many people know TeamSnap as the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life for teams, the sports management app innovator also offers a comprehensive web-based solution that helps streamline management for clubs, leagues and associations.

Weitz & Luxenberg Lawfirm Sees Cancer Research Month As Ideal Time to Provide Free Access to Study Data

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. today said it agrees with Vice President Joe Biden that the lives of more cancer victims could be saved if cancer researchers were able to more freely access published studies and, most importantly, their underlying data.

Bash Foo Launches New Digital Marketing Agency Website

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

Ohio's Bash Foo Launches New Marketing Agency Website

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

New Business and Marketing Podcast Creating a Digital Endurance Online

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

New Branding and Marketing Podcast Creating a Digital Endurance Online

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

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

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

Colorado-based TeamSnap CEO Dave DuPont Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Award

BOULDER, Colo., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life, today announced that its CEO and co-founder, Dave DuPont, was named a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 Award in the Mountain Desert Region which includes Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.

EaseUS MobiSaver for Android 5.0 Updated

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS launches MobiSaver for Android 5.0 offering Android data recovery sure to complete fast with greater success, especially from SD cards as Android phones are rooted. Meanwhile, real-time notices of recovery results on Android phones keep users always clear about whole data recovery course. German and French are also fully supported by the 5.0 version.

Simplifile Signs On 22 Additional Counties in Western Regions

PROVO, Utah, May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, announced it added 22 additional county recording offices in the Midwest and on the West Coast to its e-recording platform. These new counties are located in Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.
EPIC Insurance

Jim Baker of EPIC to Speak on Employee Benefits and Comp at EFCG's HR Executive Conference New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Senior Consultant Jim Baker will speak at the seventh annual EFCG's HR Executive Conference on May 12 and 13. Held at the New York Yacht Club and Harvard Club, the conference is intended to identify and provide insight into global HR and Compensation policies, issues and metrics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BioTE Medical Poised to Change Healthcare as it Expands into Atlanta, Georgia Market

ATLANTA, Ga., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioTE(R) Medical, a leader in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), is expanding its nationwide network of certified physicians into the Atlanta, Georgia market this month.

Dance Pioneer Arthur Mitchell to be Honored with Columbia Doctorate of Humane Letters

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia University will confer the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on the legendary dance pioneer and social activist Arthur Mitchell this month, the Arthur Mitchell Project announced today.

Pick Your 2016 Long-Term Care Agent Carefully, Advises ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., May 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The best way to buy long-term care insurance is through an independent agent, according to many experts. But agents vary. How do you pick a professional who is right for you? 'We recommend asking six key questions,' says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

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