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.
Buy American: USA Coffee Company Launches Custom Label Program
PLANTATION, Fla., /California Newswire/ -- Buying American is a trend that is here to stay and USA Coffee Company stands behind the sentiment one hundred percent. All of its coffee is 100 percent Hawaiian-grown and now it's excited to offer a new custom label program: Our coffee, your custom labels.
WomenLEAD, Inc announced today their Partnership with Sheryl Sandberg's LeanIn
BOSTON, Mass. /California Newswire/ -- WomenLEAD, Inc today announced a partnership with Sheryl Sandberg's LeanIn to revolutionize mentorship with a powerful woman-to-women online network. Boston-based WomenLEAD is committed to disrupting and revolutionizing the career mentorship model with an online network and personal advisory board platform, for women by women.
Orange Leap Signs JMT Consulting Group As Authorized Partner
DALLAS, Texas /California Newswire/ -- Orange Leap today announced that JMT Consulting Group, a leading national software and service provider, has been authorized as a reseller of the Orange Leap cloud-based Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software solution.
Riverview Financial Corporation and Union Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Agreement and Plan of Consolidation
MARYSVILLE, Pa., March 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Financial Corporation ('Riverview') (OTCQB: RIVE), the holding company for Riverview Bank, and Union Bancorp, Inc. ('Union') (OTCQB: UBPT), the holding company for Union Bank and Trust Company, jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to consolidate their respective holding companies and merge their bank subsidiaries.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Arbor Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. recognized arbor day with a poem by Gary Snyder, as part of...
CMI's Paul Gondek and Alisa Hamilton to Co-Present with Deanna Schwarz of Pfizer at 2013 PRMG Annual National Conference
ATLANTA, Ga., March 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI and Pfizer will co-present 'Engaging Stakeholders with A Story - 3 Tips to Improve Research Reporting' at the PMRG's upcoming National Annual Conference March 10-12 in National Harbor, Md.
Tallahassee Moving Company Recognized by Nationwide Hunger Relief Non-Profit: AMWAT Moving and Storage Honored as Mover of the Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a nationwide hunger relief organization, is proud to announce that AMWAT Moving and Storage of Tallahassee is the recipient of the Mover of the Year Award for 2012.
Supporters take to the Web to Publicize Filipino Candidate for Pope
MANILA, Philippines, March 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Only a few days have passed since the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, and already speculation is rampant about his replacement. In Asia, those who are devoted to one of the prime candidates, Archbishop of Manila Cardinal Luis Tagle, have mounted an Internet campaign to share their support of his potential selection, according to Batangas Varsitarian.
I.C.A.S.A. and 21 Sexual Assault Organizations Stand by Rape Survivor who was Charged
CARBONDALE, Ill., March 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sexual Assault Myths Organization of Carbondale, says The Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault 32 member board of lawmakers and professionals and 21 sexual assault organizations have hand delivered a letter to Jackson County, Ill. (home of S.I.U. University) District Attorney Mike Carr asking him to drop all charges made by his office against Melisa Vistain, who was arrested after reporting her sexual assault in March of 2012.
The Women's Center Supports Sexual Assault Survivor Charged for False Reporting
CARBONDALE, Ill., March 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jury selection for the criminal trial of Melisa Vistain, of Jackson County, Illinois, is set to begin March 12, 2013. Vistain faces felony charges for falsely reporting sexual assault. She insists on her innocence of these charges. Rape Crisis Services of The Women's Center stands in support of Vistain.
Global DMS Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
LANSDALE, Pa., March 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, today announced the celebration of its tenth anniversary in business. The Global DMS name was officially formed in 2003 and the company has remained dedicated to the mortgage banking industry and appraisal management space since its inception.
Janet Bull, Award-winning Chief Medical Officer of Four Seasons Hospice, Shares Quality of Life Concerns, Answers
FLAT ROCK, N.C., March 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Janet Bull, Ph.D., the award-winning chief medical officer of Four Seasons Hospice goes to work, it's more than showing up for a job. She helps people find meaning.
iFOS is Seeking External Application Reviewers for CDFI Fund and NMTC Programs for Fiscal Year 2013
CLARKSVILLE, Md., March 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS(R)) Managing Consultants, LLC is seeking applicants to serve as field reviewers in evaluating grant applications submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) for the fiscal year (FY) 2013 funding rounds of the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program), Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) and New Market Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program).
Global DMS and MortgageFlex Partner to Integrate Platforms
LANSDALE, Pa., March 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, and MortgageFlex Systems, an established technology provider of mortgage loan software, announced that its eTrac Enterprise platform is integrated with MortgageFlex's loan origination system (LOS), LoanQuest. The integration is bi-directional and completely streamlines data exchange and facilitates ease of communication between the two platforms.
SF Mayor Lee Celebrates Phase One Completion of Pier 27 James R. Herman Cruise Terminal
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Wednesday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee celebrated the completion of Phase One of the James R. Herman...
Calculate Royalties with QuickBooks Data – DashBook Software Extends Integration with Widely-Used Accounting System
HOUSTON, Texas, March 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Softworks, LLC announced today the release of the latest enhancements to their popular DashBook Royalty Pro system, which now includes the ability to directly create royalty checks or bill payments within Intuit's QuickBooks.
CONIX Introduces Risk Detective for Mitigation of RDC and Mobile Deposit Risks
MANCHESTER, Vt., Feb. 28, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, Inc. (CONIX) is introducing its Risk Detective(TM) solution for real time scoring of client eligibility in support of financial institutions' risk management strategies. Challenged to comply efficiently with FFIEC guidelines and to mitigate the risk associated with the expansion of payment options, financial institutions must carefully target the marketing and availability of these products only to customers who have been properly vetted.
RXCut Plus Launches New Website to Search Best Pharmacy Prices
DOVER, Pa., Feb. 28, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RXCut(R) Plus announced this week a new website that is designed to help people get the best prescription price available. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) report that in 2014, prescription drug spending is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7 percent.
Trustmark National Bank Selects CONIX Systems' Fraud Detective
MANCHESTER, Vt. /California Newswire/ -- CONIX Systems, Inc., a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry, is pleased to announce that Trustmark National Bank (Trustmark) will add Fraud Detective(R) to the bank's payment processing operation. Trustmark, with approximately 220 branch locations in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, is a subsidiary of Trustmark Corp (NASDAQ:TRMK).
Flathead Community Foundation claims title sponsorship for 2013 Montana Dragon Boat Festival
KALISPELL, Mont. /California Newswire/ -- When the Flathead Community Foundation climbed on board as the title sponsor for the 2012 Montana Dragon Boat Festival, they knew they were in for a wild ride. After a rip-roaring success in 2012, including the $75,000 raised by local non-profits, the Flathead Community Foundation returns as this year's lead sponsor, it was announced today by the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau.
Southgate Surgery Center Offers Low- and No-Cost Colonoscopies to Uninsured for Greater Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
SOUTHGATE, Mich. /California Newswire/ -- Southgate Surgery Center announced that it is again offering its complimentary screening colonoscopy program throughout March, 2013. The facility will qualify 21 applicants from Michigan who need a screening colonoscopy are aged 50 or over, uninsured, severely financially distressed and cannot afford the procedure. The facility implements the program every March to promote National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis,...
Reporting Sexual Assault to the Police in Jackson County IL (S.I.U. University) May Get You Arrested on Felony Charges
CARBONDALE, Ill. /California Newswire/ -- The Sexual Assault Myths Organization of Carbondale today launched an awareness campaign that explains that the Jackson County District Attorney, Mike Carr, has currently allegedly charged at least three people for reporting their sexual assault. The website and organization was formed by Larry Brunken a longtime resident of Jackson County because of what he says has destroyed his wife's life.
Mountain Home Care Celebrates 10 Year Record of Service, Commitment to Home and Geriatric Care
ARDEN, N.C. /California Newswire/ -- When self-described worker bee Lana Wilde became an empty nester, she turned her open heart and gift for volunteer care giving into a one-of-a-kind family business. Ten years later, Mountain Home Care celebrates a decade of quality care offered in service to other western North Carolina families who need a helping hand during an extended illness.
What Happened to Gallaher's Money?
CALIFON, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- Author DJV Murphy believes he may have uncovered a long lost mystery about a sizable estate left to the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. In doing research for the biography 'Who Was E. B. Gallaher?' (ISBN: 978-1480043770), Murphy discovered that a bequest left by the Connecticut millionaire to the Institute for the development of a research center was never carried out.
Laboratory Supply Distributors Corp. Unveils New Product Catalog
MILLVILLE, N.J. /California Newswire/ -- Laboratory Supply Distributors Corp., a provider of diverse products for the chromatography, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, today announced the launch of its 2013 catalog. It showcases many new products for the life science and biotech markets.
How to Differentiate a Good and a Bad Software Development Company
ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire/ -- When it comes to traits of good developers (be it individuals or companies), a number of rather trivial things is often mentioned, says Oleg Lola, founder of MobiDev Corporation. Even more qualities are too vague, stated without any explanations or comments. Having gathered opinions, we outlined the main distinctions.
Ohio Gratings, Inc. Announces New TornadoGuard Steel Louvers
CANTON, Ohio /California Newswire/ -- Ohio Gratings, Inc. has launched TornadoGuard a new steel louver designed in accordance with the FEMA 361 Standard for tornado shelters and other similar applications. The TornadoGuard Steel Louver System is designed to protect critical infrastructures from tornado strength wind and debris.
New Autobiography Gives Insight into Maharishi Murder
LANCASTER, Pa. /California Newswire/ -- It's a story that could only be written by one person. A compelling autobiography that not only pushes the boundaries of sanity, it takes readers on a frightening voyage to meet it face-to-face. 'Murder and Misunderstanding; One Man's Escape from Insanity' (ISBN: 9781479256969) is the story of Shuvender Sem, who in 2004 became known as 'The Maharishi Murderer.'
U.K. Marriage Visa Process: UKBA Immigration Backlog Causes Significant Delays
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire/ -- Marriage Visa Help ('MVH'), a global immigration consultancy specializing exclusively in family immigration with an emphasis on fiancee, partner and marriage visas, today announced that postal U.K. marriage visa applications made inside the U.K. can take up to 8-10 months to be processed by the UK Border Agency.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 14, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: First, Walter Seaver, 59, of Colusa, has been...
Calif. Assemblymember Hall to Introduce Legislation Requiring Condoms in All Adult Films Made in California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Isadore Hall, III (D-Los Angeles) will hold a Valentine’s Day press conference to introduce legislation requiring...
Seismologist to Discuss Earthquake Early Warning System at Calif. Senate Distinguished Speaker Forum
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Dr. Lucy Jones, Senior Science Advisor for Risk Reduction with United States Geological Survey (USGS), will be featured Monday...
S.F. Mayor Lee Announces District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu as Assessor-Recorder
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- This week, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced his intention to appoint District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu as...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Feb. 5, 2013 to Physician Assistant Board
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- on Tuesday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Charles Alexander, 60, of Inglewood, has...
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Releases Statement on The Los Angeles 2013 Budget Challenge
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa today issued the following statement about the ongoing collection of the annual community budget survey:...
San Francisco Mayor Lee's Statement on SF Unemployment Rate Dropping to 6.5 Percent
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Friday (Jan. 18) issued the following statement on San Francisco's unemployment rate dropping...
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Gov. Brown issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 15th as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Text follows:
Calif. Assemblyman Jeff Gorell Receives 'Legislator of the Year' Award
OXNARD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) was today honored by the Chambers of Commerce Alliance of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties as their 2012 Legislator of the Year. The Chambers of Commerce Alliance of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties is a coalition of eleven local Chambers of Commerce throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 4, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: first, Carol Monahan Cummings, 54, of Sacramento, has been appointed chief counsel at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, where she has served since 2003.
Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin R. Ebbert
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin R. Ebbert, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Calif. Gov. Brown Appoints Gilbert Romero to Ventura County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Gilbert A. Romero to a judgeship in the Ventura County Superior Court. Romero, 40, of Ventura, has served as senior deputy district attorney at the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office since 1999.
Calif. Gov. Brown Appoints Michael S. Williams to Napa County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Michael S. Williams to a judgeship in the Napa County Superior Court. Williams, 66, of Napa, has served as a court commissioner for the Napa County Superior Court since 2001.
Calif. Governor Brown Appoints Michael Jurkovich to Madera County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Michael J. Jurkovich to a judgeship in the Madera County Superior Court. Jurkovich, 57, of Fresno, has served as attorney at Gilmore Wood Vinnard and Magness since 2011.
Calif. Governor Brown Appoints Brian M. McNamara to Kern County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Brian M. McNamara to a judgeship in the Kern County Superior Court. McNamara, 57, of Bakersfield, has been a sole criminal law practitioner since 1998 and a professor of business law and management information systems at California State University, Bakersfield since 1986.
Calif. Gov. Brown Appoints Adrienne M. Grover as Associate Justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of Adrienne M. Grover as associate justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Grover, 50, of Carmel, has served as a judge for the Monterey County Superior Court since 2002.
SF Mayor Lee and Supervisor Chu Launch Invest in Neighborhoods Pilot to Protect Small Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu announced the launch of a new Invest in Neighborhoods pilot program called the Americans with Disabilities Act Small Business Assessment Program. The pilot will begin in District Four and will provide small businesses with an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assessment report, a plan for compliance, and access to new grant funding and loan programs to make upgrades.
SF Mayor Lee Announces Renewed Partnership with Benioff Family and Salesforce Foundation to Help House Homeless
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Monday announced Marc and Lynne Benioff and the Salesforce.com Foundation will renew their important financial support to house homeless families in San Francisco and announced additional contributions from City agencies. Contributions will ensure a second successful year for the Home for the Holidays initiative.
OC Great Park Names Award-Winning Choreographer Jennifer Backhaus 'Artist-in-Residence'
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Orange County Great Park is proud to welcome Artist-in-Residence Jennifer Backhaus, an award-winning choreographer, who will invent and direct one-of-a-kind dance works at the Great Park. Visitors will see and experience dance performances developed by one of Orange County’s premier choreographers.
Calif. Gov. Brown announces appoinments to California Court Posts including County Superior Courts Nov. 21, 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced a number of appointments to posts including District Court of Appeal, and County Superior Court positions.
