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Valerie Gotten

Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.

MCT Trading’s Bulk Acquisition Manager Tech Achieves 100-Percent Investor Adoption

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it has gained unprecedented industry-wide technology adoption among the investor aggregator community. MCT officially unveiled the Bulk Acquisition Manager(TM) (BAM) within its capital markets software platform, MCTlive!, in July of this year.

Tony Shap Consulting Announces New Program to Help Women Entrepreneurs Jump-Start a Marketing Businesses

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Acclaimed marketing consultant and innovator Tony Shap today announced a new initiative designed to help women achieve their goals in the fast-paced marketing industry. The program from Tony Shap Consulting is the first ever of its kind to focus on women specifically and will allow female entrepreneurs to play to their strengths and achieve greater success.

US Housing News: NAMB Releases Housing Outlook, says Congress Needs to Make Key Changes

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, has announced its housing outlook and its plans to advocate for change.

The Mortgage Collaborative Expands Metrics-Driven Lender Collaboration Lab Initiative

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, recently announced details surrounding the continued expansion of their Collaboration Lab initiative. Launched in the spring of 2017, TMC's Collaboration Labs offer their Lender Members the opportunity to participate in day and a half long "deep-dive" networking sessions with peers f similar size and scope.

NAMB – The Association of Mortgage Professionals Appoints John Stevens as New President

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that former president elect John Stevens has been appointed to the role of president.

Talking Lexa Bear Turns Your Digital Assistant Into Your Forever Friend – New Kickstarter Launch

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wetwire Robotics today announced they are launching the first in a new line of smart toys geared towards digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa devices. The first model is called Lexa Bear and is a talking teddy bear that is designed to hold an Echo Dot or connect with any Bluetooth device like a mobile phone or tablet. Wetwire Robotics has designed the bear to synchronize its mouth movements in real time to the human voice. It is not limited to pre-recorded audio and can speak with about any audio it's connected to.

Baha’is of Detroit to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha’i Faith

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Baha'is of the Detroit Tri-County Area (Wayne, Macomb and Oakland Counties) are preparing to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, on Oct. 22, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Pontiac.

Pendo, a National Appraisal Management Company (AMC), Strengthens Market Position

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Paul Wholley has been hired as VP of Sales, responsible for leading the company's national sales team.

Mortgage Capital Trading Again Named a ‘Best Place to Work’ in San Diego – Sixth Consecutive Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it earned a spot on the San Diego Business Journal's (SDBJ) Best Places to Work list for the sixth year in a row.

Killer Noodle Announces L.A. Grand Opening on Oct. 16 for Tantanmen Lovers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Killer Noodle in WLA Sawtelle Japantown is pleased to announce a Grand Opening special event on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, followed by the official Grand Opening of the restaurant on the 16th.

Utelogy Corp. Recruits AV Industry Hall of Famer Bob Sharp to Serve as its Global Business Development VP

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Utelogy Corporation announces the hiring of Bob Sharp as Vice President, Global Business Development. Utelogy makes software for control, enterprise management, and analytics of audiovisual systems for business and education.

Lake Forest CA to enter into agreement with 5 Bars Communities, to accelerate its small cell wireless coverage

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing, and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Lake Forest.

Top Education Platform for Stock Market and Forex Traders LiveTraders Announces Launch of its Scholarship Program

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating the breakthrough success of their education and training programs for Stocks, Options and Forex professional traders Live Traders have decided to give back to the financially less fortunate. The educational platform recently celebrated the launch of the Live Traders Scholarship Program where qualified students have a chance to go through the Live Trader training program for free or at dramatically deep discounts.

MORTGAGE NEWS: NAMB Appoints Valerie Saunders as Its New Executive Director

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, the organization that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that it has appointed Valerie Saunders as the organization's new executive director.

Desert Sands Unified School District in California Selects Edupoint’s Synergy Student Information System (SIS)

LA QUINTA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform for K-12 student information, learning management, and assessment, has been selected by Desert Sands Unified School District to implement Edupoint's Synergy(R) Student Information System (SIS), replacing eSchoolPLUS(TM) (now owned by PowerSchool(R)).

Smart Cities of Beaumont and Dinuba are accelerating small cell wireless coverage and protecting their assets with 5 Bars

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced agreements to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Beaumont and the City of Dinuba.

RoweBots Research Unison RTOS Now Supports Modbus Communication Protocol for IoT and M2M

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, RoweBots, an embedded systems software company, announces new Modbus communication protocol interface capabilities with its Unison RTOS, a real-time operating system that offers a complete component set for the development of IoT and M2M Communication Embedded Applications.

Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing – new book by Rocky Davidson, CPA available from Qbix Accounting

MACON, Ga., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Qbix Accounting Solutions announces a new eBook by Rocky Davidson, CPA. The 8-page eBook, "Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing" is written for Nonprofit Executive Directors who are looking to improve their accounting function.

Certified Credit Reporting Joins Mortgage Collaborative Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified Credit Reporting. As a result of this new partnership, lender members of The Mortgagee Collaborative will receive discounted pricing on Certified Credit's suite of credit and verification services.

Nationwide AMC, Pendo Makes Enhancements to Its Appraisal Review Tool

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Oct. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), has made enhancements to their Appraisal Review Tool, which is part of their proprietary technology solutions for appraisal management.

San Luis Obispo enters into Agreement with 5 Bars Communities to Accelerate Small Cell Wireless Coverage

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of San Luis Obispo.

NAMB Rebrands to Better Reflect the Professional Diversity of Its Member Base in Mortgage Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced a rebranding that includes a new logo and marketing campaign. NAMB's new brand identity emphasizes the diversity of its member base, which includes individual loan originators and small and midsize mortgage origination businesses of all kinds-brokers, bankers and correspondent lenders.

Matic Insurance Services & LendingQB Partner to Solve Mortgage Delays Caused by Homeowner’s Insurance

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matic Insurance Services, a digital insurance agency that enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the home-buying transaction, today announced a new partnership with LendingQB, a provider of "lean lending" loan origination technology. Matic announced the news as part of a live demonstration at San Francisco's Digital Mortgage Conference.

C Diff Foundation Knocks on Governor’s Doors Nationwide Proclaiming November for Clostridium difficile Infection Awareness

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Sept. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation welcomes November as Clostridium difficile Awareness Month and it is an exciting time for patients, families, clinicians, and organizations. Governors in several states honor our efforts by signing proclamations declaring November to be Clostridium difficile Awareness Month in their states.

Club Golf Tour LLC enables US amateur golfers to compete at PGA TPC clubs nationwide

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Club Golf Tour LLC has announced the launch of the Club Golf Tour, one of the most exciting golf tour formats in the world. Open to an estimated 26 million amateur golfers in the U.S. regardless of their handicaps or genders, the Tour's unique format will allow players nationwide to select their own time and location to play a round of golf - enabling players to compete against each other despite not being able to play at the same time/event or venue.

Over 400 Independent Restaurant Owners Share What They do in 2017 to Recruit their Best Employees

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner today released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Recruiting Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 400 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their proven recruiting practices.

Tenorshare Software Releases iTransGo to transfer data from an old iPhone to new without iTunes or iCloud

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare launches iTransGo, a new product designed to transfer files directly between any iOS devices; clone everything from old iPhone to a new one with one simple click. The launch of iTransGo really can be good news for those who recently bought a new iPhone 8/8 Plus or iPhone X.

Threats Cancel 2017 ‘Tri at the Trump’ Fundraiser, But Will Continue in 2018 to Benefit Children with Cancer

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid controversy over an event name and outspoken public opinion, a Charlotte N.C. based charitable organization, Tri at the Trump was forced to cancel their annual charity race for 2017 due primarily to threats of physical harm.

Critical Defect Rates Continue Upward Trend according to ARMCO’s New Q1 2017 Trends Report

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced the release of the ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report for the first quarter of 2017.

TRK Connection Adds Data Subscriptions Feature to its Insight RDM Mortgage QC Audit Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has added a data subscriptions feature to its flagship mortgage quality control (QC) audit platform Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM).

Mortgage Tech Company, Lender Price Names new CEO and Opens New $10M Investment Round

PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage lending technology, announced today that it has named veteran mortgage industry executive Jerry Halbrook as its CEO and has opened a fresh round of equity funding to fuel its growth trajectory.

iMobie AnyTrans Offers 3 Ways for iOS Users to Flawlessly Move Data to new iPhone 8

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Switching to iPhone 8 / 8 Plus is not just getting a new device, it also comes along with the hard task of a plethora of vital data and files migration. Given that, iMobie introduces its robust data transfer program - AnyTrans, to completely brace for data migration between iPhone and iPhone, even from Android to iPhone comprehensively.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Welcomes Addition of ACS Accounting to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with east-coast based CPA and advisory firm, ACS Accounting. The new relationship with ACS, adds another best-in-class tax and accounting firm to their preferred partner network.

New horror film, ‘I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu’ is sequel to most controversial revenge movie in history

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Deja Vu LLC. Productions announces the release of "I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu" to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the original 1978 film "I Spit On Your Grave" aka "Day of the Women" in 2018. "I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu" picks up with Jennifer Hills (Camille Keaton) as a best-selling author living in New York City with her famous model daughter, Christy Hills (Jamie Bernadette).

The Mortgage Collaborative Names Rich Swerbinsky as its COO

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO.

JEEP LOVERS! Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together in Asheville, NC for 76th Jeep Anniversary

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Old Willys Jeeps from 1941-1964 will be on display at the 2017 Southeast Willys Jeep Get Together including military, CJs, wagons, truck, and forward control. More than 30 Willys Jeeps will be on display representing originals, restorations and modified in varying conditions from "rust buckets to trailer queens."

Credit Unions Across USA Successfully Leveraging the OpenClose LenderAssist™ LOS

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that multiple credit unions are now using OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform to automate the mortgage side of their businesses.

TechCrunch SF: Matic Insurance Debuts Integration with Roostify During TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, Advances to Final Round

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matic Insurance Services (Matic), a digital insurance agency that enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the home-buying transaction, has forged a partnership with automated lending technology provider Roostify. The company announced the news Tuesday afternoon from the stage of TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield, part of the TechCrunch Disrupt SF conference held in San Francisco this week. Matic was one of just six elite startups chosen to advance to the final round of the competition.

Six New California Cities Enter Into Agreements with 5 Bars Communities to Accelerate Small Cell Wireless and Protect Assets

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced agreements to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the Cities of Alameda, Clovis, Hemet, Roseville, San Bernardino and Visalia.

TECHCRUNCH SF: Sparkle Coin, Inc. Announces its Initial Coin Offering today at Disrupt SF

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sparkle Coin, Inc., designed to be the most transactable cryptocurrency available, is launching its initial coin offering (ICO) at 1 p.m. PDT September 20 and running through October 20, 2017 with coins beginning at $5. A LIVE STREAMING event will start at 12 p.m. PDT at TechCrunch SF.

Nonprofit Executive Series Fall-Winter 2017 Schedule Announced by Xanegy for Nonprofit Leaders

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nonprofit Executive Series webcasts, hosted by Xanegy, will kick off on Tuesday, September 26, with "Trends in Human Capital Management." The Nonprofit Executive Series is a monthly webcast for nonprofit leaders.

Serving the Homeless in Las Vegas, Innovative Plumbing LLC Needs Your Support

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most people know when they are going to get their next meal or where they are going to lay their head to sleep. That is not the case for over 9,000 homeless men, women and children in the community, says Innovative Plumbing Pros LLC who is partnering with the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and sponsoring the 6th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event.

Rescue iOS 11 Update Data Loss and Most Common iOS Issues with iMobie’s Myriad of Solutions

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Along with iOS 11 debut by Apple Inc., the difficult problem of data loss has hit fever pitch after this update. Worse still, those issues such as iOS update failure, stuck on Apple logo, iOS 11 sticking and more once again push users into miserable abyss. Given that, iMobie has introduced PhoneRescue to help iOS users recover their vital data & files including messages, contacts, photos and more, even without any backup, and all iOS crashes will be also solved in just 1 click, like no data loss happens ever.

ServeNow Helps with 2017 Flood Relief in Asia with Medical Volunteers and Blanket Distribution

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At the same time as Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc in Texas, with Hurricane Irma following in Florida, unprecedented flooding was occurring in India, Nepal and Bangladesh, the nonprofit ServeNow announced today. This has largely been overshadowed by these other events and has received little press coverage.

In NYC, The Event Planner Expo 2017 Hosted by EMRG Media, Offers Exceptional Speakers including Martha Stewart

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's setting up to be their best event yet. The Event Planner Expo, hosted by EMRG Media, has already developed a reputation for being a premier events and hospitality tradeshow, but this year, they're taking it to another level. On October 4, 2017, keynote speaker, Martha Stewart, will talk about her road to success. The Expo is scheduled to take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street from 2 to 8 p.m.

The Mortgage Collaborative adds First Community Mortgage to its Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partnership with national correspondent investor and mortgage loan servicer, First Community Mortgage (FCM). The new relationship with FCM adds another best-in-class national correspondent investor to their preferred partner network.

ARMCO Releases ACES Automated Document Manager™

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, today announced the release of ACES Automated Document Manager. ADM can parse hundreds of PDF files, identify each document in the file, and categorize them by document type or name.

New Documentary, ‘Love Beyond Reason,’ Sheds Light on Struggles of Families Facing Unexplained Death of a Child

CEDAR GROVE, N.J., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation released a powerful new documentary, "Love Beyond Reason," that offers a snapshot of the unique challenges and unanswered questions that follow a sudden, unexpected and unexplained loss of a child.

5 Bars XG Communities and City of St. Louis announce agreement to accelerate small cell wireless infrastructure

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset management, marketing agreements and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to develop a wireless master plan and manage small cell wireless infrastructure for the City of St. Louis, Mo.

Serving CA, FL, OH and VT, Union Institute & University celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Union Institute & University is recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2017 by highlighting the university's commitment to diversity. Union serves a 26 percent Hispanic adult learner population.