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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.

Axxya Systems Launches 'Nutritionist Pro NexGen' Nutrition Food Labels and Recipe Analysis

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Axxya Systems LLC, the developers of the original Nutritionist Pro(TM) Software, today announced the formal release of Nutritionist Pro NexGen Nutrition Food Labeling and Recipe Analysis Cloud Application for USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong.

Unirealm Information Systems announces revolutionary new computer system login that does not use passwords

TAYLORS, S.C., Jan. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Unirealm Information Systems, a U.S. based internet cloud hosting and information system provider, today announced the licensing of their patent pending #US_14/503,375 invention 'Use Answer Question User Authentication System' aka UAQUAS(TM) that uses question answer challenges instead of passwords for computer system login.

Philippines Will Host Biggest Crowd in World History on January 18

MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The biggest gathering of human beings ever recorded will take place this January 18, 2015, when Pope Francis celebrates an outdoor Mass in central Manila, according to the World Mind Network.

Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools expect to save more than $178,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to launch a $1.8 million dollar energy conservation project that is expected to generate at least $178,375 in savings annually on utility and related maintenance costs.

Cambridge City Schools expects to save more than $133,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cambridge City Schools has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to complete an energy conservation project that is expected to save the district $133,111 annually, allowing for more dollars to be directed to students and classrooms.

Palin Supporters Announce formation of The Political Earthquake PAC / Grassroots4Palin

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Supporters of Governor Sarah Palin announce the formation of The Political Earthquake PAC/Grassroots4Palin, a Super PAC which will independently advocate on behalf of Palin and the leadership and vision that she has for our nation.

Healthcare Insights Introduces New Value Proposition at HFMA Region 11 Symposium in San Diego

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of hospital finance executives from Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington are convening in San Diego next week to discuss critical issues facing hospitals in the Western states and beyond. Among the exhibitors at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Region 11 Symposium and Trade Faire will be Healthcare Insights, LLC, (HCI) in its first trade show appearance since merging with NOMISe, Inc. in October.

ARMCO Selects Phil McCall as Chief Operating Officer

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ARMCO - ACES Risk Management, a leading provider of web-based audit technology for the financial services industry, has announced it has hired seasoned mortgage quality control expert Phil McCall as chief operating officer. McCall brings more than 20 years of experience in quality control, loan origination and underwriting, mortgage fraud, loss and litigation and real estate-based transactions.

New Actor Drew Stephenson Lands Role in 'Vampire Diaries'

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music, modeling and acting are among the top three career goals for many in the entertainment field, but it is a well known fact that only a small percentage actually make any real headway in all three pursuits. Up and comer Drew Stephenson will not tell you that he is different, but he will show you with his persistence, determination and dedication.

Youngest Stars Shine Brightest at The Nation's Largest Women's Track and Field Series, Colgate Women's Games

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you missed who was likely the nation's fastest eight year-old this time last year, no worries, she's just broken her own record on her ninth birthday. With four decades of top talent in the Colgate Women's Games track and field series to beat, Avery Lewis of Chester, Pa. is arguably the fastest third grader in the United States.

Retired CEO of Billion Dollar Company Shares the Business Principles That Took Him to the Top

PINEHURST, N.C., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High-fructose corn syrup, a changing sugar industry, and practical leadership methods weave an absorbing tale of business, family, social responsibility, and commitment in this important business memoir written by Doug Lapins. 'SWEET SUCCESS: A Journey of Change and Challenge' (ISBN 978-0-9905995-0-0; paper; Foursome Press) chronicles the changes, challenges, and guiding principles of a thirty year stellar corporate career.

ImmersiON-VRelia Unveils Latest in Virtual Reality Tech at CES 2015

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSIRE) -- Immersion-VRelia, Inc., a top innovator in Virtual Reality hardware and software platforms, launched at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show a wide spectrum of VR offerings that will fundamentally change the way we work, play, and interact.

Margate Community Redevelopment Agency in Florida Seeking Developers to Build 'City Center'

MARGATE, Fla., Jan. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) is seeking qualified developers to develop all or a portion of a 36 acre future City Center site. Since 2003, the MCRA has engaged in assembling the properties surrounding the intersection of State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard (including the former Swap Shop) with the goal of creating a vibrant mixed use City Center which would be a destination for both City and Northwest Broward residents.

develLAB Electronics Named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honoree

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- develLAB Electronics Inc. today announced that it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honoree for its xeroLAN(TM) xl450D-4S2H 4 port network switch. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.

Leawo Unveils 3D Blu-ray Disc Backup Solution for MacOS with Special 3D Blu-ray Backup Tool

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Blu-ray movies are popular nowadays, while 3D Blu-ray back-up on Mac still has a long way to go. 3D Blu-ray discs might get damaged due to frequent insert-and-eject in disc drive. To help Mac users back-up 3D Blu-ray discs and keep 3D Blu-ray disc safe, Leawo introduced detailed 3D Blu-ray back-up solution with its professional 3D Blu-ray back-up tool. This 3D Blu-ray back-up solution is suitable for Mac OS 10.6 and later, including the latest Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite.

Start Your 'Someday' Today: The YMCA of Western Monmouth County Wants To Help Bring Resolutions to Reality

OLD BRIDGE, N.J., Jan. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It seems nearly everyone has a 'New Year's resolution,' but statistics indicate that less than a quarter of these resolutions are kept. Creating personal change takes effort, and support. The Y of Western Monmouth County invites the community to come in on January 10 to use their facilities in Freehold and Old Bridge for the day and see all the Y has to offer.

Mentalist Sidney Friedman makes Predictions for 2015 including a 'Molar Vortex'

CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As seen for 16 years on numerous media including the 'Today Show' and 'The View' with a 72 percent overall accuracy to date, for the 17th straight year mentalist/futurist/author SIDNEY FRIEDMAN releases his annual predictions covering the Oscars, the economy, weather, celebrities and more.

Original Selfie Stick under Cyber Attack: Asian Counterfeiters Steal Patented Invention and Market as Their Own

MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The inventor of the selfie stick for smartphones and GoPro cameras, Wayne Fromm, is setting the record straight and is furious at all the misreporting of the invention's origin. It was named invention of the year by TIME magazine, as if it was an anonymous invention, and is touted as an Asian invention in other press reports including the New York Post.

United Wholesale Mortgage Announces Conventional Financing up to 97 Percent LTV

TROY, Mich., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it launched a product which offers conventional financing on up to 97 percent loan to value (LTV).

Bereaved families receive special Holiday gift as President Obama enacts legislation to combat sudden death in children

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The SUDC Foundation celebrates the legislation signed into law today by President Obama which is deeply personal to all those who have lost a child to Stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death or Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). 'This is the best Christmas gift ever,' said Laura Crandall to President Obama at the bill signing today in the White House.

Think Through Math Announces Winning School of 1st Annual 'Utah Math Cup'

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Think Through Learning, authors of the award-winning Think Through Math (TTM), a web-based math instructional system for grades 3 through Algebra 1, announced today the winner of its 1st Annual Utah Math Cup. Mr. Nash's 6th-grade class from Endeavour Elementary School in the Davis School District has been named the 2014 Utah Math Cup Champion for solving 39,170 math problems and spending 523 hours on the program in just 33 days.

EaseUS Todo Backup v8 Introduces New Backup Technology: Faster Backup and Smaller Storage

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leader in data backup and protection, today announces the release of EaseUS Todo Backup 8.0, a complete data backup and recovery solution with faster speed and files exclusion function.

R2Net – James Allen secures $25 Million in growth funding

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- R2Net - JamesAllen.com, one of the two largest diamond and bridal jewelry e-commerce platforms in the U.S. announced today that is has secured $25 Million in growth funding from Israel Growth Partners (IGP).

Home for the Holidays: The Blessings of Christmas Never Grow Old, Even As We Age

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For 100 of the past 101 Christmases Ruth Ebbs has celebrated, she's found herself at home surrounded by family and friends. However, after breaking her hip in a fall, she spent last year's holiday season in a nursing home, fervently wishing she was marking the occasion at home. Now, thanks to the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., Ruth became one of the increasing numbers of older adults who are reclaiming their ability to live independently at home.

Weitz & Luxenberg Wins $20-Million Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The family of a former Navy shipfitter who died earlier this year of mesothelioma received a verdict of $20 million against a manufacturer of boilers that were insulated with asbestos, the law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg today announced. (Press Release)

Philadelphia Business Journal Honors Jody Collup with Women of Distinction Award

LANSDALE, Pa., Dec. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that the Philadelphia Business Journal (PBJ) presented its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, with the highly regarded Women of Distinction award. (Press Release)

TekStream Solutions Offers Breakthrough in Enterprise-wide Contract Lifecycle Management

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TekStream Solutions, an Oracle Gold Partner, is excited to announce the first Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution for Oracle WebCenter. The engineered solution was introduced to public last week through a national webinar and is currently being implemented at several organizations. (Press Release)

North Capital Investment Technology Launches TransactAPI 2.0

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North Capital Investment Technology has released TransactAPI 2.0, the first comprehensive transaction platform for funding portals, broker-dealers and private issuers. (Press Release)

Florida's Spodak Dental Group Is Now Open On Saturdays

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is accepting current and future patients who are interested in routine, preventative and emergency dental care. (Press Release)

Stetson hat maker's Florida home opens for 'Christmas Spectacular!'

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 1886 Victorian mansion of famed hat maker John B. Stetson is now open for its Christmas Spectacular! tours through January 15, 2015. Named 'Florida's most popular attraction' by Trip Advisor, the Mansion's Christmas decorations are considered the most lavish display inside any private Florida home. (Press Release)

Five Reasons to Give Yourself the Holiday Gift of Long-Term Care Insurance

KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're 50-plus, Denise Gott has some holiday advice for you. 'Consider giving yourself the gift of long-term care insurance,' she says. 'It just might lift your spirits during the gift-giving season.' Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning. (Press Release)

Pacific Union Financial Signs with OpenClose to Automate its Wholesale Lending Channel

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that Pacific Union Financial, LLC signed with the company to implement its multi-channel, 100 percent browser-based LOS platform, LenderAssist(TM). The comprehensive solution will automate Pacific Union Financial's wholesale lending functions from start to finish and establish complete data control and visibility over processes. (Press Release)

Teen Launches Mirabella's Miracle Charity to Support the Families of Children in the NICU and PICU

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and RED BANK, N.J., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mirabella's Miracle announces the launch of the charity by Max Petruzzi, 15 years old of Charlotte, N.C. Even at his young age, Max Petruzzi has led a very impactful and productive life. He is ranked in the top ten students of his class of over 300 students, a devoted rower and lacrosse player and just a fortunate kid who has a bunch of great friends at a great school, living in a great town. (Press Release)

Rittman Schools expect to save $15,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Rittman Exempted Village School District expects to save at least $15,000 on utility and related maintenance costs annually by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve energy efficiency at its Board of Education building. (Press Release)

Spodak Dental Group Offers $1,000 Off Invisalign Treatment

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This holiday season, give the gift of a healthy, straight smile and receive $1,000 off the cost of Invisalign(R) treatment. Invisalign(R) takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created personally for each patient. Spodak Dental Group is an Elite Invisalign(R) Provider, placing the company in the top 5 percent of providers worldwide. (Press Release)

The Gold Rush May Not Be Over: Strike it Rich with Gold Strike Chili

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JAF Industries recently launched a new and much anticipated entertainment chili product - Gold Strike Chili - a blend of premium ingredients that glistens like gold. 'What makes our chili so different is not only the story behind the recipe, but its granular consistency which gives it a sparkly gold sheen when the light hits it,' Ken Brown, president, JAF Industries, says. 'It's not only delicious, but beautiful too.' (Press Release)

Certain Strategic Data Services Aimed at US Businesses Represent $160 Billion Opportunity over 5 Years, says Insight Research Corp.

DURANGO, Colo., Dec. 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Research projects that the aggregate market for a key group of data services will grow two to three times the rate for basic transport services, representing more than a $160 billion opportunity for carriers over the next five years. With many voice and legacy data services declining, these high growth areas targeted to U.S. businesses include business broadband, IP VPNs, Ethernet, IP applications in the cloud, and hosting services. (Press Release)

Families Overjoyed as the US House of Representatives passes the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'After six years in Congress, I am overwhelmed with the bill's passage,' said Laura Crandall, SUDC Foundation President and mother of Maria who died inexplicably at the age of 15 months. 'This legislation marks the first time our federal government even recognizes the existence of sudden unexplained deaths of children after their first birthday. I am proud of our government today.' (Press Release)

Seattle Bash announces the 13th Annual INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash returning to the EMP Museum

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 3, 2014 (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, 2014. (Press Release)

North Capital Investment Technology Closes $1 Million Seed Funding Round

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North Capital Investment Technology has closed its seed funding round of $1 million, attracting support from major institutional investors including JFO, Karlani Capital and Green Visor Capital. (Press Release)

Mid America Mortgage to Integrate Affinity Lending Solutions

ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode, and Houston-based Affinity Lending Solutions, LLC (Affinity), president and Chief Executive Officer Scott R. Valby, today announced their intention to integrate Affinity's production operations and branch network into Mid America's mortgage platform. (Press Release)

Potential Car Accident Prompts New Product Launch

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arlene Mathews, registered nurse and owner of Care Dynamics, Inc., not only learned from a near car accident, but took it to the next level and launched a new product - the 'Automotive Tissue Valet.' The Automotive Tissue Valet holds a standard-to-large sized box of tissues and can be placed within easy reach of the driver or passengers. (Press Release)

TeamSnap Acquires Rostering Mobile App HomeTeam

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing group activities, today announced it has completed the acquisition of HomeTeam, a mobile app used to organize team rosters, schedules and contacts, developed by Silicon Valley's Crescent Computing. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Press Release)

Fine Artist Cindy Walton's Work Featured in 40th Anniversary Winter Show at Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Noted abstraction fine artist Cindy Walton has been chosen as one of 40 artists from the last 10 years chosen to show selected works at Winter Show 2014, a well-respected exhibition in North Carolina. The show opens with an exclusive 'First Choice' art credit event on Wednesday, Dec. 3; a 'Collector's Choice' ticketed fundraising event on Saturday, Dec. 6; and a free public offering on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2-5 p.m. (Press Release)

Varicose to Perfect Receives Vein Center Accreditation by The IAC

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Varicose to Perfect, state of the art vein treatment centers with offices in Springboro and Dayton, Ohio, have been granted accreditation in Superficial Venous Treatment and Management by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). (Press Release)

United Wholesale Mortgage Introduces Investor Edge Product

TROY, Mich., Dec. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it rolled out a new product called Investor Edge, which is designed specifically for borrowers that are looking to purchase or refinance non-owner occupied investment properties. (Press Release)

Families Empowering Families at Community Connections Receives 2014 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Families Empowering Families at Community Connections, is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2014 of Neotrope's annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations and cause-marketing support to Families Empowering Families over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments. (Press Release)

St. Pete's Woman Boxer Noemi Bosques' Dream Comes True

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Noemi Bosques has dreamed about fighting for a world title since her father laced on her first boxing gloves at the tender age of three. On December 13 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, the St. Petersburg native will have her wish come true when she fights Pueblo, Colorado's Chantel Cordova in a 10-round bout for the vacant WBU (World Boxing Union) World Super Flyweight Championship, PPR Management announced today. (Press Release)

A Dozen DeLand Merchants Collaborate for the 2014 Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular!' Nov. 15 through Jan. 15

DELAND, Fla., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A dozen local DeLand elves have contributed to the holiday celebration of 'Florida's Most Popular Attraction' this year. Trip Advisor gave the Stetson Mansion the singular designation in May. Florida's first luxury estate and most historic home has become an over-the-top experience for the lovers of Christmas tours for the last 4 years, between Nov. 15 - Jan. 15, 2015. (Press Release)

Huntron Tracker 3200S adds capabilities to our Analog Signature Analysis (ASA) product line

MILL CREEK, Wash., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Huntron Inc. announced the addition of the Huntron Tracker 3200S, 'This Huntron product encompasses our product history, our leadership position with Analog Signature Analysis (ASA) and most importantly product improvements requested by our customers. The Huntron Tracker 3200S also provides a unique bridge from manual based tests to our line of Access Robotic Probers,' said Bill Curry, President at Huntron Inc. (Press Release)

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