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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.

Global DMS and Collateral Analytics Named Joint Finalists for Mortgage Technology Magazine's Synergy Award

LANSDALE, Pa. and HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, and Collateral Analytics, a leading provider of real estate analytics and valuation products, announced that the two companies have been named finalists for Mortgage Technology magazine's annual Synergy Award. (Press Release)

Gwinnett Choral Guild Debuts New Mass to North America

GWINNETT, Ga., Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gwinnett Choral Guild (Guild) will present 'A Diminished Mass' by Scottish composer Alan A. Craig at Duluth First United Methodist Church on October 18, 2014. The performance places the traditional liturgical texts in a modern setting. (Press Release)

Healthcare Insights, LLC and NOMISe Systems, Inc. Announce Merger Plans

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Insights, LLC, a financial management software firm serving the healthcare industry, and NOMISe Systems, Inc., a provider of hospital cost accounting and patient analytics solutions, today announced the merger of their business operations. The new company will operate under the Healthcare Insights name with an expanded and improved suite of software products, consulting, and outsourced solutions marketed under the INSIGHTS(R) software and NOMISe(R) services brands. (Press Release)

Viztek Licenses Zero Footprint Patent Portfolio From Heart Imaging Technologies

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies LLC (HeartIT) today announced that Viztek LLC (Viztek), a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, has licensed HeartIT's zero footprint patent portfolio. The licensed patents cover the use of zero footprint technologies to provide access to diagnostic-quality medical images in a standard Internet web browser. (Press Release)

Nick Ripatrazone Offers Short Story Collection with 'Good People'

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foxhead Books announced today a new book for the fall 2014 holiday season: 'Good People' (ISBN 978-1940876139), a collection of short stories by Nick Ripatrazone. (Press Release)

New Book: 20 New Rules for Job Hunting Success, by Robert James Gerberg

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With record numbers of resumes in circulation, Robert Gerberg, author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+. This e-book 'The 20 new rules for job hunting success - 2015 Edition: For people seeking $60,000 to $500,000' is available on Amazon.com for $3.95. (Press Release)

Signs of 'Connected Consciousness' Detected on Global Scale

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Our individual minds, though distinct and uniquely ours, may also join with others in a kind of mental symphony that now and then becomes audible against a prevailing background of static. That's a research conclusion appearing today on the World Future Society's website. Reported by futurist Richard Samson, Director of EraNova Institute, the conclusion is based on 16 years of analysis by the Global Consciousness Project (GCP), based in Princeton, New Jersey. (Press Release)
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Smart Cities Prevail to Palo Alto: Pay Prevailing Wage

PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In advance of tomorrow's soft opening of the still incomplete Mitchell Park Library, Dale Howard, spokesperson for Smart Cities Prevail, issued the following statement regarding the status of the troubled project, and called on city officials to change prevailing wage policy to mitigate similar problems in the future:

Screening of 'Tattoo Nation' documentary to feature QandA session with director Eric Schwartz

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The worldwide phenomenon of ink-on-flesh will be the subject of the NewFilmmakers New York screening of 'Tattoo Nation' on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6 p.m. The indie feature film's director, Eric Schwartz, will appear after the screening for a Q and A session. (Press Release)

Host of hit TV Show 'Hoarders' Makes Special Guest Appearance at Local Cat Show

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at the TICA Cat Show Friday October 3, 4 and 5 in Las Vegas, Nev. (Press Release)

Papalinos Closing Baxter Ave Location and Seeking New Ground In the Highlands

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Papalinos Italian Pub, voted Best Pizza in Louisville by Louisville Magazine readers, announces it is looking for a new home in the Highlands for its Baxter Ave. location. The Papalinos Baxter Avenue restaurant was the launch site for the brand and has a strong following from the Louisville Highlands community. (Press Release)

Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., Advances Community Partnerships with Bank of America & Merrill Lynch

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Increasing numbers of western North Carolina's senior citizens will now be safe at home thanks to Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., or COA, and its newest community partners, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. (Press Release)

Sheldon Lee Compton's 'Where Alligators Sleep' Just Published

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foxhead Books has released a new book of short fiction by author Sheldon Lee Compton entitled 'Where Alligators Sleep' (ISBN: 978-1940876085). (Press Release)

Hearing Professionals Unveils New Website and Marketing Plans

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Dr. Darshan Vyas and his staff at Hearing Professionals in Sidney, Ohio were looking for better ways to reach those suffering from minor to severe hearing loss in the upper Miami Valley, they called Mike McDermott and the digital marketing team at Bash Foo of Tipp City, Ohio. (Press Release)

New EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 8.5 Blows Up in the World Data Recovery Software Market

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 8.5 blows up in the world data recovery software market where this amazing software will surely become a marvelous data trouble expert for solving complex data troubles on storage devices and PCs. This new EaseUS data recovery software is enhanced by supporting another two more languages which are Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil). This is a magnificent transition moment for EaseUS and all EaseUS data recover software users. (Press Release)

More Americans Are Seeking Long Term Care Insurance through Employers, ACSIA Partners Reports

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Why isn't long term care insurance, like health insurance, available at the workplace? Well, increasingly it is - and more Americans should take advantage of that fact, according to ACSIA Partners, a leader in long term care planning. (Press Release)

Weitz & Luxenberg Investigating Data Breaches of American Income Life Insurance, Home Depot

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg today announced it has begun investigations of two major computer-hacking episodes threatening to produce a nationwide wave of identity thefts that could amount to dollar losses in the billions for consumers and banks. (Press Release)

Francesca Recchia Delivers Kurdistan Memoir 'Picnic in a Minefield' to International Audience

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foxhead Books, an Ohio boutique publishing house, announces today the publishing of Francesca Recchia's amazing Kurdistan memoir, 'Picnic in a Minefield' (ISBN 978-1940876115). (Press Release)

eValuation ZONE Introduces eVal Hybrid 1.0

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 23, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National valuation services provider, eValuation ZONE, Inc., announced today the launch of their new USPAP compliant product eVal 1.0, a hybrid valuation report utilized for a variety of programs such as HELOCs, REOs, as well as purchases and refinances for non-agency and portfolio programs. (Press Release)

New Long Term Care Insurance Book by National LTC Network Member

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 23, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National LTC Network (The Network) is pleased to announce the release of the Second Edition of the 'The Advisor's Guide to Long-Term Care' (ISBN: 9781941627037), co-authored by Stephen D. Forman, CLTC, a principal of member firm LTCA. Stephen worked with co-author Jeff Sadler, CLTC, to deliver the latest version of the popular book to publisher National Underwriter. (Press Release)

Avoiding the Dodgeballs…At Work, A Young Woman's Guide to Succeeding at a First Job

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 23, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Writing under the pen name E. Marie, first time author Emerald Betts announces the October 15, 2014 release of her book, 'Avoiding the Dodgeballs...At Work, A Young Woman's Guide to Succeeding at a First Job' (ISBN: 9781484033951). (Press Release)

Author Daisy Rockwell Releases New Book, 'Taste'

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Foxhead Books has recently published a new book by author Daisy Rockwell entitled 'Taste' (ISBN: 978-1940876047), in September, 2014. Rockwell is the author of 'The Little Book of Terror,' a volume of paintings and essays on the Global War on Terror. (Press Release)

New Upgraded EaseUS Todo PCTrans 8.0 Supports Indirect Transfers through Image

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leader in data backup, recovery and partition management technology, announces the release of EaseUS Todo PCTrans 8.0 - the latest version of an excellent data migration software. The latest version with the newly unique technology improves the migration functions, allows users to transfer files, software, setting to another PC and the new operating system on the same PC with or without network. (Press Release)

EPIC Insurance adds Multinational Placement Specialist Annette Shepherd in its Southeast Region

DULUTH, Ga., Sept. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits broker, announced today that it has added Annette Shepherd as a Multinational Placement Specialist and Account Executive on their risk management team in the Southeast. Shepherd brings over 30 years of insurance and risk management experience, including 10 years as a Multinational Placement Broker. (Press Release)

New Album, 'Hope for the Common Man' from Buckeye Politicians was 39 Years in the Making

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Of the terrifying statements a musician can hear, 'Your master recordings have been lost' has to rank among the most gut-wrenching. But that's exactly what occurred to the Buckeye Politicians after recording their album in 1975. It only took four decades to make good on the promise of their musical vision, but 'now they're back with the crunch of rock, the rhythms of soul music, and the punch of a horn section,' states their long-time manager, Herb Gart. (Press Release)

New book: 'An Easier Way to Change Jobs'

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a job market where CareerBuilder claims to have 125 million resumes posted on their website, Robert Gerberg, author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting, has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+ in his new book 'An Easier Way to Change Jobs.' (Press Release)

CERTUS Professional Network celebrates 11th Anniversary by hosting its largest network event of 2014, benefiting Dolls for Daughters

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Certus Professional Network is hosting its 11th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, September 23, at the Denver Athletic Club, and encouraging attendees to bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, or to make a monetary donation benefiting the Dolls for Daughters charitable organization. (Press Release)

Tenorshare Updates iPhone Data Recovery with iOS 8, iPhone 6 support

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare has updated iPhone Data Recovery to V6.0.0.0, the superstar iOS 8 photo recovery software, featuring an all-new user interface and revolutionary new technologies that make it possible to recover data from all iOS 8 devices on Windows or Mac. (Press Release)

The Pension Inspector Adds Free Multi Year Employer Filed Form 5500 and Tools to Track Plan Performance

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National Retirement Programs, Inc., the sponsor of the Atprime Pension Inspector(TM) Suite, announces free 5 year downloads of actual Plan Sponsor Filed Form 5500 plus Yearly Plan Alerts, Plan Provision Descriptions, and Participant Classification Rosters. (Press Release)

Chrysler Vehicle Danger from Faulty Onboard TIPM Computer

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A faulty integrated power module causing potentially life-endangering electrical system malfunctions in certain late-model Chrysler cars, minivans and trucks has prompted Weitz and Luxenberg to launch an investigation. (Press Release)

Businesses Worldwide Will Spend Over $1 Trillion on Managed Telecom Services in the Next Five Years, says Insight Research

DURANGO, Colo., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While business spending on all telecommunications services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of almost 12 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research. (Press Release)

Joshuacord Inc. Announces Second Annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Joshuacord, a Christian, nondenominational organization, is hosting its second annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run. It's scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The race will start and finish at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL. (Press Release)

United Wholesale Mortgage Promotes Laura Lawson to Chief People Officer

TROY, Mich., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the largest and fastest wholesale mortgage lenders in the nation, announced that Laura Lawson has been promoted to the newly created position of chief people officer (CPO). Previously, Lawson served as senior vice president of marketing where she was responsible for all aspects of the company's wholesale marketing efforts. (Press Release)

'20 New Rules for Job Hunting Success' – Job Hunting the Old Way Doesn't Work Any More

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With record numbers of resumes in circulation, Robert Gerberg, author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting. has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+, in his newly released book: '20 New Rules for Job Hunting Success.' (Press Release)

San Antonio Set to Receive First-Ever Stuffed Burger Restaurant

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Big Stuff's, a new restaurant specializing in stuffed burgers, announced today that San Antonio will be home to the company's inaugural location. With a restaurant launch date scheduled for the first quarter in 2015, Mr. Big Stuff's is on the hunt for a restaurant location in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. (Press Release)

The Hyde Park Homes Tour Showcases Century-Old Homes this October

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nine historic homes, including unique Kansas City shirtwaists and stately stone Foursquares, will open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The tour also features a home that exemplifies how modern architecture can co-exist in a historic neighborhood. The Tour, hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA), will be held October 4 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and a Candlelight Tour will be held October 3 from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (Press Release)

Caroline Glaser to release EP 'Better Days Vol. 2'

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Caroline Glaser became a fan favorite on Season 4 of NBC's 'The Voice,' it was just the first step of many she hoped to take on a long, successful road in the indie music world. Now, two years on from the show, the young singer-songwriter from Saint Louis, Mo., will be releasing her second EP, 'Better Days. Vol. 2' on September 16. (Press Release)

Titan Lenders Corp. Educates Mortgage Lenders on CFPB's 'Mini-Correspondent' Guidance

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it will conduct a weekly webinar series designed to educate mini-correspondents on meeting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requirements through general fulfillment. (Press Release)

Miami Fall Fundraiser for Philanthropy from the Heart to Benefit Homeless

MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Jhasmidah Alexandre, founder, president and CEO of Philanthropy from the Heart, Inc., overcame homelessness, she made a promise that she would give back to help those less fortunate and in need. And, that's exactly what she's doing. On Friday, September 26, a free fundraising event will be held at Joe Celestin Center at 1525 NW 135th Street in North Miami, FL 33167, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Press Release)

Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Pardee co-host 'Introduction to Palliative Care 101' in Hendersonville

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Western North Carolina residents who wish to learn more about compassionate care during serious illness are invited to attend an event co-hosted by Four Seasons Compassion for Life and Pardee Hospital. The Lunch and Learn, 'Introduction to Palliative Care 101,' will be noon Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at the Pardee Signature Care Clinic in Blue Ridge Mall. (Press Release)

New York's Premier Event Planning Company, EMRG Media, Announces Its Event Planner Expo, October 8 at The Metropolitan Pavilion

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media is proud to announce its annual Event Planner Expo - a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street, on October 8, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year, the event will be hosted by Celebrity Event and Wedding Planner Colin Cowie. (Press Release)

The Village of Elgin Winery Announces the 32nd Harvesting of the Vine Festival to take place September 20 and 21

ELGIN, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 32nd Anniversary of Arizona's Oldest Wine Festival, held at the Village of Elgin Winery in downtown Elgin, Ariz. Once again the focus will be on enjoying the libations of the vine with friends and family; with arts and crafts, Arizona Blues legend Buzz and the Soul Senders performing and local foods available from vendors. (Press Release)

New System Captures Full Potential of the iPhone 6 NFC Capabilities for 'Smart' Consumer Goods

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading RFID specialist eAgile Inc. announced their eTap(TM) solution today for an intelligent packaging solution for consumer products utilizing near field communication (NFC). This announcement is concurrent with Apple's(R) news that the new iPhone(R) 6 will join the rest of the smartphone marketplace incorporating NFC capabilities. (Press Release)

Natalia Alexandria Announces Launch of 'Your Life IQ'

VERO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Natalia Alexandria, highly sought-after life coach, unveils her latest book 'YOUR LIFE IQ' (ISBN: 9780578138107). This new book helps readers develop their innate ability to solve life challenges and provides all the tools necessary to ignite a thriving mind-body-spirit. (Press Release)

Artist Cites Empathy for Victims Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton in Latest Decision in Upcoming Exhibit

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Public outrage over the announcement to exhibit the hacked nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton by artist XVALA at a St. Petersburg art gallery next month has altered the artist's and gallery's plans, via a series of persuasive online petitions. The L.A. artist who planned to display the newly leaked images of celebrities Lawrence and Upton, along with other celebrity compromised images, will, instead, feature the artist's self-shot, life-size, nude images next month at Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA). (Press Release)

TeamSnap, TEAM 1 SPORTS Join Forces for Live Video Streaming

BOULDER, Colo. and LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by nearly 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing activities, today announced an exciting new partnership with TEAM 1 SPORTS, the new ultimate amateur sports digital network, to provide complimentary live video streaming software to all TeamSnap clients. (Press Release)
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Recently Leaked Nude Images of Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton to be Displayed in XVALA Show in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA) announces that the recently leaked nude images of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Supermodel Kate Upton will be the latest additions to L.A. artist XVALA's 'Fear Google' campaign and will be on display to the public, unaltered, in the artist's upcoming show 'No Delete' next month at CACA's The Showroom; located in the Warehouse Arts District in Saint Petersburg, Florida. (Press Release)

Lone Star EMMY Chapter of NATAS Announces New Executive Director

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, August 20, the Lone Star Emmy Chapter announced Terry Markis as their new Executive Director. Markis has been with the organization as the Chapter Administrator since January 2005. She fills the position previously held by Misti Torres McCarty, the chapter's longtime Executive Director, who passed away in 2013. (Press Release)

Breakthroughs in Biblical Research Revealed in New Book

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Science Proving Creationism' (ISBN: 9780961809850), by Professor Solomon Huriash, is the only book of its kind on the market that literally proves each and every verse of the Biblical story of creation is in sync with the teachings of modern science. A project like this has never been done before. (Press Release)

The Prospect of 'Empowered Living' Could Motivate Millions to Plan for Long Term Care, ACSIA Partners Says

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today ACSIA Partners introduces the concept of 'empowered living,' an idea they hope will catch on to help solve a big national problem: lack of planning for long term care. (Press Release)

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