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.
As Hurricane Florence Nears the U.S., Here’s What to Know About Travel Insurance Coverage
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As one of the first major storms of the year looms over the East Coast, many travelers may be caught off guard if their vacations are impacted, according to TravelInsurance.com. But for those who purchased travel insurance already, many of their trip costs could be covered for travel interruptions or cancellations if directly impacted by Hurricane Florence.
American Financial Network Deploys Cloudvirga Digital Mortgage Technology
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced the deployment of its Cloudvirga Enterprise POS to all 100 branch locations of American Financial Network (AFN), a privately held mortgage company that employs over 750 loan officers and serves tens of thousands of customers nationwide.
TRK Connection Adds Industry-Leading Reverification Functionality to Insight RDM Mortgage QC Platform
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control (QC) and origination management solutions, announced it has added functionality to its flagship QC audit platform Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) to help lenders digitally manage the reverification process, including eSign and automated bulk document indexing.
Paladin Advisory Services Adds Mortgage QC Expert John Gray to Lead Forensic Loan File Reviews, Enhance Strategic Guidance and Training Services
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paladin Advisory Services, LLC, is pleased to announce that mortgage loan quality subject matter expert John Gray, CFE, CAMS, has joined its team. Gray will drive Paladin's forensic loan file review programs and enhance its offerings in strategic guidance and training for mortgage lenders.
Film Premiere in Tampa FL: Taking a Hard Look at Persecution Around the World, Christians in the U.S. Make Documentary
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Christians in the Mirror," a first-of-its-kind independent documentary produced by Joshuacord, Inc. and In Altum Productions, premieres Friday, September 28, 2018, at AMC West Shore 14 in Tampa at 6 p.m. Taking a hard look at how America and the West have been involved in the global persecution of Christians, this indie film interviews Christians from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Lisa Birmingham of LBA Ware Wins 2018 HousingWire Insiders Award
MACON, Ga., Sept. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, announced that DevOps Manager Lisa Birmingham has been named a 2018 Insiders Award recipient by HousingWire (HW) magazine.
Papa Continues to Expand Across Florida to Stop the Seniorcare Loneliness Epidemic
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As of August 2018, Papa Inc. expands to the Orlando and Jacksonville markets to assist seniors and elders with transportation, household chores, and technology. Papa's mission to cure loneliness for seniors is aligned with their goals to bring on energetic college students who aspire to bridge the generational gap and give companionship to senior citizens.
NotaryCam’s David Kressel and Henry Smith Honored by HousingWire as Mortgage Industry ‘Insiders’
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam today announced that its Vice President of Finance and Operations, David Kressel, and Director of Notary Operations, Henry Smith, were each named to HousingWire's 2018 HW Insiders Award list of the mortgage industry's unsung heroes.
MQMR’s Steven Sinn Wins 2018 HousingWire Insiders Award
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that director of administration Steven Sinn has been named a 2018 Insiders Award(TM) honoree by HousingWire (HW) magazine.
FormFree’s Louann Bernstone Receives 2018 HW Insiders Award from HousingWire
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced that its Head of Risk and Compliance, Louann Bernstone, has been named to HousingWire's 2018 HW Insiders Award list of the mortgage industry's most vital, yet little-known contributors.
Transformational Mortgage Solutions’ Beth Ozenghar Honored by HousingWire’s 2018 Insiders Award Program
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS), today announced that President and COO Beth Ozenghar has been honored by HousingWire (HW) magazine with the publication's 2018 Insiders Award. This marks the third year the award program has recognized operational all-stars "who do the legwork and make the mortgage industry tick."
Unmanned Safety Institute Drone Curriculum Approved by the University of California (UC) A-G program
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), the world-leader in remote pilot training and certification, announced today that their Small UAS Safety Certification has been certified by the University of California (UC) A-G program. UC A-G approval will enable high school students to use USI's four-course curriculum to meet admissions requirements to any state education institute.
TunesKit Announces New iPhone Data Recovery Which Can Rescue Any Lost iOS Data for You
GUANGDONG, China, Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TunesKit Software just officially launched its new product line with the flagship iPhone Data Recovery, aiming to help iOS users to easily and quickly recover any lost or deleted data on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, including the latest iOS 12 beta and iOS 11.4.
Treadstone 71 LLC Announces New Support and Certification Model for Building Intelligence Programs
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Treadstone 71 announced today a revolutionary new model for building cyber intelligence programs while certifying staff. The Cyber Intelligence 12-Month Online Subscription Program guides organizations in their intelligence program build through online lectures, demonstrations, and templates covering the intelligence lifecycle and beyond.
Country Pop Music Star, Lindsay Ell Headlines Fall 2018 Monster Energy Outbreak Tour
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- As announced today by Outbreak Presents, Lindsay Ell is set to headline the final Monster Energy Outbreak Tour of 2018. Following her breakout Top 20 hit at U.S Country radio and momentous No. 1 at Canadian Country radio with "Criminal," Ell recently excited legions of fans via social media announcing her next single is the tantalizing and lyrically-mesmerizing "Champagne."
Bank of Southern California Names Soly Cangarlu VP, Branch Manager in West L.A.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Soly Cangarlu Vice President, Branch Manager. She will be responsible for developing client relationships and expanding the bank's presence in West Los Angeles.
SafeChain Completes First Official Real Estate Blockchain Transaction in USA
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software for land title, announced today it has successfully facilitated the sale of 36 forfeiture properties via blockchain. The transactions, which were completed on Tuesday in partnership with the auditor's office in Franklin County, Ohio, marks the first instance in the U.S. of a state government using blockchain to legally record the transfer of property deeds.
Medical Practice Consulting Services Expands Billing Operations in North Carolina
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C., Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Practice Consulting Services (MPCS), a leading national group of practice growth consultants offering revenue cycle management services today announce the strategic expansion and opening of their billing operations, with offices at 2000 New River Inlet, Suite 1001.
LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer to Offer Insights on Motivating Loan Originators at 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association’s Human Resources Symposium
MACON, Ga., Sept. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders LBA Ware(TM) today announced that its CEO and Founder Lori Brewer will be speaking on the topic of loan originator motivation at the 2018 MBA Human Resources Symposium at the Renaissance Arlington Captial View outside Washington D.C.
NY Theatre: A bleak glimpse at life in wake of dystopic presidency, in Natalie Menna’s absurdist comedy ‘Occasionally Nothing’
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LanDan Consulting announces that Brad Fryman is taking on the role of Harry in "Occasionally Nothing" by Natalie Menna and directed by Ivette Dumeng for Strindberg Rep at the Dream Up Festival at Theatre for the New City (Artistic Director, Crystal Field).
ARMCO Launches Fraud Case Manager, an Industry-First Fintech Solution
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of technology for loan quality and compliance testing, data validation and analytics, announced the launch of Fraud Case Manager, the industry's first technology for managing and analyzing fraud investigations.
Current Builders Donates $100K to University of Florida Endowment at College of Design, Construction and Planning
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chip Reid, CEO of Current Buildersbased in Pompano Beach, announced that his construction company has donated $100,000 to the College of Design, Construction and Planning at the University of Florida.
Fairway Independent Mortgage Partners with Cloudvirga to Support Its Organizational Growth Goals
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform, today announced that Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (Fairway) has launched Cloudvirga's digital mortgage platform for consumers and loan officers.
The Resource Factory in Florida Recently Announced Three Exciting Projects
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Resource Factory, a custom fiberglass sculpture company, announced partnership with Disney's Scenic Shop for the "Gods of the Vikings" exhibit of the four Norse Gods in Epcot's Norway Pavilion, the installation of three Garfield sculptures along Fairmount, Indiana's Garfield Trail, and their continuing investment in future growth by expanding production capacity with a new, third rotocast machine.
Heads Up, Broadway: Phenomenology Inc. Reimagines How to Make Dreams Come True for Maryland Artists
FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in the performing arts, today announced its mission to create game-changing opportunities for high-potential performing artists and technicians, many of whom call - or have called - Frederick, Md. their home.
Kick-Off Festival for 2018 DFW Free Day of Yoga in Dallas, Texas, September 1
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Non-Profit Mission: DFW Free Day of Yoga's mission is expand and enhance the practice of yoga, building a greater sense of community in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. The 12th Annual DFW Free Day of Yoga begins with the Kick-Off Festival in Farmer's Market featuring the LARGEST COMMUNITY CLASS IN DFW opening the festival at 9 a.m.
Calif. State Assembly passes resolution ACR 267, declaring November 2018 as Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month in CA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Assembly members gave a standing ovation and warm welcome to Sikh American guests at the California State Assembly (August 21, 2018), says The Punjabi American Heritage Society. The Assembly unanimously passed resolution ACR 267 declaring the month of November as Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month.
Everhart Construction, a Houston full-service design firm, specializing in build-outs, and residential remodeling, named Qualified Remodeler Top 500
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Everhart Construction, a design remodeling firm based in Houston, Texas, is the premier provider of commercial construction services throughout the Houston area. It has been named a Qualified Remodeler Top 500.
Jody Collup, Chief Marketing Officer of Global DMS, Designated to MPA’s 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage List
LANSDALE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that Jody Collup has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's list of Elite Women in Mortgage for 2018. This is the second time that Collup has been honored with the award.
iFOS LLC selected as a BPA Provider of Grants Program Support Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation
COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS) Managing Consultants, LLC is pleased to announce the signing of a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide Grant Program Support Services with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) located in Washington, D.C. The BPA award performance period is authorized for up to five (5) years.
TeamSnap Debuts New Video Platform This Fall in Partnership with Fantag
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sharing video highlights during the game is now possible for any spectator. TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today it is partnering with Fantag, a pioneer in video highlight technology, to debut video highlights on its popular TeamSnap Live! platform for the first time this fall.
For 2018, Pendo is Once Again Among Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Kansas City and Top 5000 Nationally
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Aug. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), has been named to the Ingram's Corporate 100 list for fastest growing companies in Kansas City and the Inc. 5000 list for fastest growing companies nationally. Both lists recognize companies who have achieved significant revenue growth over a three-year period. This marks Pendo's fifth consecutive year on both lists.
In Memoriam: John Klingenstein Remembered by Family and KFWA Staff
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The members and employees of Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors are deeply saddened by the passing of John Klingenstein, one of our founding members and a Principal of the firm.
Bank of Southern California, NA Expands its Los Angeles Team with the Addition of Three Branch Managers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., announced the addition of three tenured Branch Managers to support the company's recent expansion into Los Angeles County.
ACEC Business Insurance Trust Announces New Trustee Appointments and Leadership Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Council of Engineering Companies Business Insurance Trust (BIT) and Greyling/EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced today leadership changes within the Trust as well as new Trustee appointments. Current Trustees Robin S. Greenleaf, P.E., LEED AP, Robert A. Overfield, P.E., and Michael D. Klingner, P.E. have assumed new leadership roles for the ACEC BIT.
The Cooksey Team Included in the 2018 Dallas Business Journal ‘Best Places to Work’ List
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today it has been recognized for a second straight year by Dallas Business Journal as one of its "Best Places to Work." The branch was one of only 100 companies recognized in this year's list.
Casita Maria Center For Arts in NY announces Solo Show of Mexico City Artist Jorge Tellaeche
BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education, in partnership with The Consulate General of Mexico in New York, are proud to present "Forgotten" by Mexico City-based artist Jorge Tellaeche, on view September 13 - November 21, 2018.
North Carolina’s Sokal Media Group Signs Magic City Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, an automotive advertising agency, is proud to be named the agency of record for Magic City Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM. Starting in August 2018, Sokal Media Group will launch new digital advertising for the store, in addition to TV and direct mail campaigns.
Sokal Media Group Signs Magic City Chevrolet Buick GMC of Covington, Virginia
RALEIGH, N.C. and COVINGTON, Va., Aug. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group, a thriving automotive advertising agency, is proud to be named the agency of record for Magic City Chevrolet Buick GMC of Covington, Virginia. Effective Immediately, Sokal Media Group will launch new digital advertising for the store, in addition to TV and direct mail campaigns.
MCT Integrates its MCTlive! Fintech with Freddie Mac for Automated Loan Sale Pricing and Commitment
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced new functionality that delivers real-time pricing and automates loan committing for Freddie Mac clients. MCT's lender clients receive the pricing information seamlessly via its integrated capital markets technology platform, MCTlive! MCT is the first vendor to have successfully completed the first commitment via Freddie Mac's new API technology.
Mortgage Professional America Honors MCT’s Rhonda Beck, CMB with 2018 Elite Women in Mortgage Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Rhonda Beck, CMB, has been designated to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's list of Elite Women in Mortgage for 2018.
iSkysoft Releases Data Recovery 4 with System Crash Recovery & Takes a Great Leap Forward in Data Recovery Success Rate
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkysoft, a leading software developer, today announced the new upgrade of their flagship product - Data Recovery with an intelligent System Crash Recovery - recover data from unbootable system in the fastest and easiest way, available for both Windows and Mac.
Rural Iowa Veterans Gain Better Medical Access Through New Telemedicine Partnership at Clarke County Hospital
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa and the Veterans Administration in Des Moines recently partnered in a telemedicine exchange offering a rural Veteran a much-needed cardiology consultation.
Advalent Corporation Completes Acquisition of Medvensys’ Cloud-based Analytics Technology
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Advalent Corporation, a claims administration and medical management platform for complex value-based care products and Medvensys, a leading cloud-based analytics technology in clinical and financial outcomes for healthcare organizations announced today that they have entered a definitive agreement whereby Advalent has agreed to acquire Medvensys.
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre announces its 2018-19 Season with Fairy Tale Disruptions
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Aug. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma Children's Theatre, the first and largest Theatre for Young Audiences in the state, is proud to announce their 31st Season! We will kick off our season in October with a limited run of 'Night of the Living Dead.'
Investigation Launched into ‘Sustainability’ of Controversial Calif. Logging Plans, says Lost Coast League
PETROLIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Petrolia-based Lost Coast League (LCL) today announced that the growing controversy over Humboldt Redwood Co.'s (HRC's) plans to log virgin forests at Rainbow Ridge stepped up a notch when auditors for the highly regarded Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced they will be reviewing the "sustainable" certification associated with two of the company's key logging plans.
Tenorshare UltData 8.2.4 Can Access and Extract an iCloud Backup for iOS 12 and iOS 11
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare releases UltData Version 8.2.4, the World's #1 iCloud Backup Extractor software, which is able to download and extract iCloud backup to local PC/Mac for iOS 12/11. Since Apple upgraded its system and modified iCloud Terms and Conditions, other software in the market can't perform this feature any longer.
Ave Maria School of Law to Host Solo Practitioner CLE Workshop in Naples, Florida
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, August 17 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Ave Maria Law will host an interactive workshop with an exciting line-up of local, talented speakers. Topics of discussion will include, "What I Wish I Knew When I Started," "Transitioning from Law Firm to Solo Practice," and presentations on eDiscovery, marketing, financial planning and legal research.
FinKube Publishes New eLending White Paper: ‘Simplifying the Digital Mortgage Process’
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FinKube, a company that provides AI-powered Platform-as-a-Service solutions for a range of industries, announced today that it has published a new white paper entitled "Simplifying the Digital Mortgage Process." The new paper outlines some of the risks lenders face when making choices about the technologies they employ on the front ends of their mortgage origination processes.
Former L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca Joins Faculty at the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy "Lee" Baca, who retired as the top law enforcement officer in LA County in 2014, was appointed as a professor announced the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity in Compton, Calif. (ULACD). Ironically Sheriff Baca was previously responsible for the LA County Sheriff's department taking over the policing in Compton from the local Compton Police department in 2000, saving the city over $8 million.
