Gov. Brown Announces Bipartisan Agreement on the California Jobs First Plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced a bipartisan agreement with Assembly Democrats and Republicans in support of the California Jobs First Plan. The plan will eliminate a toxic tax loophole that rewards businesses who move jobs out of state, and uses this savings to give working families an income […]
Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Reading Is Fundamental
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month. For nearly 45 years, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) has provided books to children to foster a love of reading and develop skills that are critical to learning.
Skull Church Heads to Missoula – Monthly Event Hits the Road for Two Days at Wilma Theatre
KALISPELL, Mont. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since its beginnings in summer 2009, Skull Church has delivered killer concerts from popular Christian artists and a clear gospel message to the Flathead Valley. Named for the place of Christ’s crucifixion, Skull Hill, the monthly event is regularly held at the Liberty and Strand Theatres in Kalispell. This month, […]
Performance of Backbone's Gigabit Steganography Detection Appliance Validated
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Backbone Security is pleased to announce the results of performance testing on the 1Gbps version of Backbone’s Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) appliance conducted by a faculty-led team from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Receives $75,000 Grant from Meadows Foundation for Low-Carbon Alternatives to Concrete Mixes
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS), the oldest continuously operating non-profit organization in the U.S. focused exclusively on green building, sustainable development and ecoBalance design, received a $75,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation, the Dallas-based philanthropic institution dedicated to helping improve the quality and circumstances of life for all […]
Bob Moog Foundation and Museum of Making Music Auction a Moog Synthesizer Signed by Jazz Greats Herbie Hancock and George Duke
ASHEVILLE, N.C. and CARLSBAD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Bob Moog Foundation and the Museum of Making Music are delighted to announce the joint auction of a Moog Little Phatty Stage II(R) synthesizer signed by jazz fusion legends Herbie Hancock and George Duke. The auction, which benefits both organizations, will be hosted on the Bob […]
IDS Upgrades Mortgage Document Interface with Avista Solutions to Support Mortgage Lenders' Data Integrity, Process Improvement Efforts
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, and Avista Solutions, a leader in sophisticated Cloud-based loan origination systems, have enhanced their partner interface to centralize data entry and create a seamless interaction between their respective systems.
Consumer and Business Spending on Carrier Ethernet Services Will Nearly Triple Over Five Years, says Insight Research Corp.
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — U.S. enterprises and consumers are expected to spend more than $44 billion over the next five years on Ethernet services provided by carriers, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. With metro-area and wide-area Ethernet services readily available from virtually all major data service […]
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Sept. 7, 2011 (CORRECTED)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ –- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills: AB 177 by Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) – Juveniles: parenting classes. AB 307 by Assemblymember Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) – Joint powers agreements: public agency: federally recognized Indian tribe.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Sept. 6, 2011 (CORRECTED)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced on Tuesday that he has signed the following bills: AB 134 by Assemblymember Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) – Appropriation of water: Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District. AB 147 by Assemblymember Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) – Subdivisions.
Calif. Governor Signs Senator Padilla’s Smoke-Free Rental Housing Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) announced today that Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law SB 332. This new law expands the availability of smoke-free housing in California by allowing landlords to prohibit smoking in rental units. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2012.
Calif. Gov. Signs Padilla Bill to Prevent Genetic Discrimination – Unruh Civil Rights Act Modernized to Reflect 21st Century
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Senate Bill 559, a landmark civil rights protection bill authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown Tuesday night. The new law will protect Californians by prohibiting discrimination based on an individual’s genetic information. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2012.
Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. Releases White Paper on Pipeline Hedging
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced the availability of a free white paper designed for lenders that provides guidance in secondary market pipeline hedging. Organizations can download the paper at MCT’s Web site.
Allstar Coaches Opening Full Service Florida RV Rental and Travel Center
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Florida based RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches, announced today the October 11 grand opening of their brand new full service RV rental and travel center in Fort Lauderdale. ‘We are very excited about opening our new facility which will now serve South Florida’s growing RV community perfectly,’ said CEO […]
MiniTool Solution Ltd. announces Partition Wizard 7.0
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MiniTool Solution Ltd. announces the immediate availability of Partition Wizard 7.0 release to customers. The version 7.0 releases include dynamic disk support and various bug fixes.
Four Points Part of Winning 7 Delta Team Supporting the Twenty-One Total Technology (T4) Contract Awarded by Department of Veterans Affairs
CHANTILLY, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Four Points Technology, LLC is part of the 7 Delta Team that was recently awarded a 60-month, $12 billion contract by the VA’s TAC to conduct program management, strategy, and planning, and provide technical, systems engineering, and other solutions encompassing the entire range of IT requirements.
PowerGuard adds Business Development Executive Jeff Sharer in New Jersey
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Jeff Sharer has joined the company as Business Development Executive.
Calif. Gov. Brown and San Diego Business Leaders Call on Legislature to Pass California Jobs First Plan
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today will join San Diego business leaders at Gen-Probe, Inc. to call on the state Legislature to pass his California Jobs First plan, which eliminates a toxic tax loophole and offers over $1 billion a year in tax relief for businesses that create jobs […]
Calif. Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod Announces Campaign for Congress
Chino, Calif. /California Newswire/ — State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod announced her campaign for Congress today. Senator Negrete McLeod will run in the newly created 35th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Pomona, Montclair, Ontario, Chino, unincorporated Bloomington, and portions of Fontana and Rialto.
DeRosa Mangold Consulting to Host Sage ERP MAS 90/200 User Group Meetings in San Antonio, Austin, Waco and Dallas
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DeRosa Mangold Consulting, an accounting software consultancy specializing in Sage ERP MAS 90 and Sage ERP MAS 200, will host user group meetings in San Antonio, Austin, Waco and Dallas.
Calif. Senator Alex Padilla and Speaker John Perez Announce L.A. Stadium and Convention Center Legislation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ –Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) and Assembly Speaker John A. Perez (D-Los Angeles) were joined by business and labor leaders at a press briefing today to announce legislation that could bring a new sports arena and convention center to downtown Los Angeles.
New Weekly Music Showcase hosted by radio host Sheena Metal debuts at The Other Door in NoHo
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Bands and fans will have an exciting new opportunity for music, merriment and much more as Sheena Metal hosts “Carnyville: An Industry Showcase at The Other Door” every Thursday evening. Located in the NoHo Arts District, the premiere event will take place September 8, 2011 and will feature live music […]
Mayors Unveil USCM Common Sense Jobs Plan Before Labor Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — During a time of historic unemployment and stagnant job growth, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Vice President Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Second Vice President Mesa (AZ) Mayor Scott Smith released the USCM Common Sense Jobs Plan.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Kicks Off Second Year of Fashion’s Night Out
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Villaraigosa today announced the second year of Fashion’s Night Out, a City-driven program to help spur consumer spending and generate revenue for Los Angeles.
Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Statement on Standard & Poor’s Rating for California’s Upcoming Sale of Revenue Anticipation Notes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Thursday issued the following statement regarding Standard & Poor’s rating for California’s upcoming sale of Revenue Anticipation Notes.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Sept. 1, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Thursday that he has signed the following bills: AB 188 by Assemblymember Marty Block (D-San Diego) – Property tax exemption: principal residence: veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. AB 571 by Assemblymember Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills) – Corporations: distributions.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance adds Business Development Exec Tim Kinsella in N.Y.
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Tim Kinsella has joined the company as a business development […]
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update for Aug. 31, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced today that he has signed the following bills: AB 139 by Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes (D-Los Angeles) – State claims. AB 434 by Assemblymember Dan Logue (R-Chico) – County penalties: forensic laboratories.
Responsible, Energy Star Certified Homes for Sale in Austin TX
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Buffington Homes, the leading builder of homes for sale in Austin TX for over forty years, is excited to announce their devotion to constructing energy efficient homes across Central Texas. With Energy Star Certified and Tested Homes in fifteen communities in central Texas, one does not need to look far […]
MCT Trading Makes Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Companies
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced today that it has been named to Inc. 5000 2011 fastest-growing private companies list. MCT ranks 776 on the list with an industry rank in the financial services category of 39 and impressive […]
Business Resource Team Strengthens Manufacturing Bottom Line
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board is helping companies keep manufacturing jobs in California. Six months after taking advantage of a Lean Manufacturing Program funded by the Workforce Investment Board, local employer A&R Tarpaulins has added three positions, including one inventory manager and two entry level engineers, and […]
EaseUS(R) Presents the Most Cost-effective Server Backup Software, Only $99 to Fully Protect Your Server
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup, disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, today presents a most cost-effective server backup solution to protect the Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 environment. This brand-new version – EaseUS Todo Backup Standard Server allows you to backup your server […]
Announcing the 2011 MADE In Missouri Winners
MARSHALL, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship held the final round of competition for 2011 at the Missouri State Fair. The all-day event was held on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition is an event that highlights new and aspiring businesses through a competitive […]
CMI Launches Enhanced Web Insights Navigator with MarketSight for Secure, Direct Web Access to Research Data
ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CMI announced today the launch of its enhanced Web Insights Navigator (WIN) portal with MarketSight(R), an analytics and reporting platform that allows sophisticated statistical analysis of data and attractive interactive charts. CMI immerses clients in their customers’ point of view to identify priorities where clients should focus attention and resources […]
HydroDome Stormwater Chambers Certified for Load Bearing
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces ASSHTO H-25 load certification for its two unique, high-efficiency HydroDome stormwater chambers.
Calif. Senator Padilla Legislation on the Move: Two Bills Signed by Governor Brown with More on the Way
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Pacoima) ambitious legislative agenda has already achieved some success this year with the Governor signing two of his bills and more working their way through the Legislature. Find below some of the highlights and status of pending legislation by Senator Padilla.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes New Farmers Insurance Facility That Benefits From Citywide Development Reform Efforts
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Councilmember Dennis Zine, and city officials joined Farmers Insurance representatives to welcome the company to their new Woodland Hills facility that directly benefited from the City’s recent development reform efforts.
School Board Member and Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran Announces Campaign for Calif. State Assembly
ROSEMEAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ — El Monte Union High School Board Member and Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran announced his campaign for State Assembly today. Tran will run in the 49th State Assembly District, which includes the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, and portions of El Monte, […]
Big Bay Brewing Co. Rolls Out Its Next Wave of Craft Beers with the Launch of Long Weekend India Pale Ale
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of Labor Day, the last official long weekend of summer, Big Bay Brewing Co.(R) has introduced its Long Weekend India Pale Ale (IPA). The IPA style brew is the first of a series of limited edition beers to be introduced by the Shorewood, Wisconsin-based craft brewer.
Business Resource Team Helps Companies In Crisis Save Jobs and Grow
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Debbie Heschong, owner of Joshua Tree Landscape and Maintenance, was experiencing the high cost of Worker’s Compensation Insurance, which made it necessary for her to utilize employment agencies for her staffing needs. According to the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, Heschong needed additional staff but could not afford […]
Southeast Computer Solutions named one of Accounting Today's VAR 100 List Third Year in a Row
MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Southeast Computer Solutions, a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in Sage business software and implementations, was ranked 75 on the Accounting Today VAR 100, a ranking of the top 100 business software consulting firms in the nation by revenue.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Celebrates Major Solar Installation Project In Central Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power General Manager Ron Nichols, Dr. Walter Jayasinghe and city officials on Friday celebrated the completion of a major solar panel installation project in central Los Angeles.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments to Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission for Aug. 29, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Peggy Hellweg, 59, of Orinda, has been appointed to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission. Hellweg has been a research geophysicist at the Berkeley Seismological Laboratory since 2001.
'Portraits of Aloha Hope': A Photographer Interviews 23 Women Tackling Life's Toughest Challenges
KAILUA, Hawaii (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each woman’s story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength. In her book, ‘Portraits of Aloha Hope,’ photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN). There they […]
Tom Calderon Announces Campaign for California State Assembly
MONTEBELLO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Former State Assemblymember and Montebello Unified School District Board Member Tom Calderon announced his campaign for State Assembly today. Calderon will run in California’s newly created 58th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Artesia, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Downey, Montebello, Pico Rivera and portions of Norwalk.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 26, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Lisa Barkett, 52, of La Jolla, has been appointed to the 22nd District Agricultural Association, San Diego County Fair Board.
Mary Mortensen Becomes 360 Mortgage Group's Newest Account Executive
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Mary Mortensen as an account executive in the Southern California region. Mortensen brings more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience to this role.
360 Mortgage Group adds Kelly Vietmeier to Its Ranks as Account Executive
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Kelly Vietmeier as an account executive. In her 10 years as a mortgage industry professional, Vietmeier has proved to be resourceful in the completion of projects with extensive experience in sales, customer service and products.
Padilla Bill to Criminalize Cell Phones in California Prisons Moves Forward
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 26, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday with unanimous bipartisan support. SB 26 would crack down on the smuggling and possession of cell phones and other wireless communication devices in California prisons. The bill now goes to the full Assembly […]
360 Mortgage Group adds Maurice Harris to Its Ranks as Account Executive
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Maurice Harris as an account executive. Throughout his 15 years in the mortgage industry, Harris has exhibited strong leadership and financial strength, as well as a desire to maintain a strong work ethic with a company that fosters the personal professional […]
TV Show Highlights New Coed Pro Sport – Sky Ball League Airs Across New York State This Weekend
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sky Ball League, an exciting, no-holds-barred next generation coed pro sport, airs the first part of the series semi-finals Saturday, August 27 at 10:30 a.m. on Sports New York across New York State. Sky Ball League is also seen nationally on DirecTV (see listings for dates and times).
Business Leaders Respond to Governor Brown’s California Jobs First Plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Following Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s proposal of a three-part California Jobs First plan this morning, business leaders expressed overwhelming support for his plan to put Californians to work.
Calif. Governor Brown Proposes California Jobs First Package to Spur Local Job Creation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Taking action to put Californians to work, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today proposed a three-part California Jobs First plan that offers over $1 billion a year in tax relief for businesses that create jobs in the state.
CMI's Laura Winn to Present Ethnography for Strategic Bank Marketing at 2011 ABA Marketing Conference
ATLANTA. Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Laura Winn, qualitative research manager and ethnographer for CMI, a full-service marketing research company, will discuss how bank marketers can gain a much deeper understanding of their customers through the use of traditional and online ethnographic methods.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointment – Michael E. Rossi appointed to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -– Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointment. Michael E. Rossi, 67, of Pebble Beach, has been appointed to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 23, 2011
SACRAMENTO,. Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday announced the following appointments. First, Jeanne Clinton, 60, of Berkeley, has been appointed special advisor to the California Public Utilities Commission. Clinton has been a manager of the Climate Strategies Branch of the Commission since 2009.
Calif. Governor Brown Creates California Interagency Council on Veterans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Tuesday issued an Executive Order establishing the California Interagency Council on Veterans to improve how veterans’ services are coordinated across local, state and federal government.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa to Film Industry: Let’s Keep Los Angeles The Entertainment Capital of the World
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today participated in a roundtable discussion at Variety headquarters with film production and location managers to highlight the cost-saving opportunities and film-friendly policies the City has implemented to keep production in Los Angeles.
The Infinite Loop skips a beat: Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, named Chairman
CUPERTINO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — According to reports breaking today after the markets closed, Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple Computer, Inc. (AAPL), with Tim Cook taking over as has been expected. Job’s health issues the past couple of years have made a move like this somewhat inevitable.
Bob Moog Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Refreshed Program Direction, Music EP, Limited Edition Poster and Legacy Apparel
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sunday, August 21, 2011 marked the sixth anniversary of Bob Moog’s passing and the fifth anniversary of the Bob Moog Foundation’s formal launch. In celebration of that milestone, the Foundation is making daily announcements of new projects, branding and fundraising opportunities. Monday, August 22 saw the launch of the Moogstress […]
White Paper Discusses Automated Filtering of 'False Positive' Duplicate Payment Suspects and Using X9 Addendum Records for Identification of Represented Return Items
MANCHESTER, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CONIX Systems, Inc. (CONIX), has created a white paper to educate banks and payment processors about how to safeguard themselves and their customers using a duplicate payment detection strategy that eliminates ‘false positives.’ Most false positives result from duplicate payment detection protocols that mistake return item representments for duplicate payments.
Third Law Sourcing Ranks #351 on Inc. 500 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies
DULUTH, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Third Law Sourcing, a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting company, was recognized by Inc. magazine on its 30th annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Third Law Sourcing’s revenues grew by 963 percent between 2007 and 2010. The company placed #10 in Atlanta and #24 in its industry category.
Art Controversy Revealed this Week: Daniel Edwards' Justin Bieber Allegory of a Teen Sex Symbol
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Images of the allegorical tribute to teen idol Justin Bieber, created by controversial New York artist Daniel Edwards, are being released by Cory Allen Contemporary Art this week.
LTC Financial Partners Named to INC 5000 Four Years in a Row
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The economy has not been doing great, but LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) has. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,483 among all companies, and No. 25 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the nation’s 5000 fastest-growing companies. LTCFP also made the Inc. 5000 […]
EPIC adds Victor McKnight as Principal and Employee Benefits Consultant in Petaluma
PETALUMA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of employee benefits consultant Victor (Vic) McKnight as a principal in the company’s Petaluma, Calif. office. McKnight brings 16 years of insurance and employee benefits program management experience to EPIC.
Dubbed the Italian Jackie Chan, Actor Zak Lee Guarnaccia Stars as Pancho Villa 'Deadliest Warrior 3' on Spike TV
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This rugged and relentless Award Winning actor, after recently appearing on such shows such as ABC’s ‘General Hospital,’ Comedy Central’s ‘Jon Benjamin Has a Van’ and the American Express National Commercial with Conan O’Brien, Italian-born stuntman and martial arts expert Zak Lee Guarnaccia will next appear on September 7, […]
Colonial Reenactors to Celebrate First Annual Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day Foundation has been diligently working to plan and execute its first big constitution day celebration. It will be held on September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at West Creek Community Park. Admission is free.
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 19, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Friday announced the following appointments. First, Paul Benedetto, 51, of Elk Grove, has been appointed deputy secretary of operations at the California Technology Agency. Benedetto has been director of the Office of Systems Integration at the California Health and Human Services Agency since 2008 […]
Calif. State Senate Approves Padilla Bill to Prevent Genetic Discrimination
Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 559, a landmark civil rights protection bill authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved with strong bipartisan support by the State Senate today. The bill protects Californians by prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information in California. The legislation now goes to the Governor for his signature.
New Novel Resurrects 'I Dream of Jeannie' as the Magic Lives in this Modern Day Literary Thriller
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Everette O. Lemons has taken the hit television series ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ and resurrected it, giving it fresh literary life. ‘Jeannie-Centristasis’ (ISBN: 978-0-557-19140-6; Lulu Press) is just as much fun as the Jeannie who once frolicked across America’s television screens, says Randall R. Radic, The US Review […]
Wham Bang Comics' 'Night Owl: Bullies Deserve Justice' Warns Kids of Dangers of Bullying
FORT WORTH, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Four years may not be that much time for many grownups in the comic book industry. But for teenage writer Jake Tinsley, it has been literally one-fourth of his life. Jake was 12 when he first started writing comic book and comic strip scripts for Wham Bang Comics, a […]
Matrix Website Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — San Bernardino County has created a central online tool that brings together job seekers, employers and training programs that support the fastest-growing industries in the region. The site was launched by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board in partnership with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and […]
Social Networking Site Appoints Seasoned Executive as new Director
HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Active Empty Nesters, a website aimed directly at helping baby-boomers lead an active and productive life, is proud to announce the appointment of Patti Stevens-Lovell as the new Director of Member Services for our rapidly expanding social networking website.
EaseUS Todo Backup Advanced Server Applied Safeguard to Servers, also MS Exchange and SQL Server
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Software, a leading provider of easy-to-use storage management, data backup and system disaster recovery solutions, announces EaseUS Todo Backup Advanced Server to safeguard Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server and Microsoft Exchange and SQL Servers against data loss as well as system crash, maximizing uptime of servers.
New Pro Sport Explodes Across Arizona as Semi-Finals Begin Airing
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The growing popularity of Sky Ball has prompted the formation of a new pro league – the Sky Ball League. As semi-finals begin to gain the attention of sports fans across the country, Fox Sports Arizona is set to air the semi-final playoffs, which were shot in L.A., August […]
Opinion: Toyota USA reveals new 2013 Lexus GS 350 at Pebble Beach – and it doesn’t suck!
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ — OPINION: Well, for the many long-time Lexus fans and owners who stared aghast at the recent show car preview of the “future of Lexus design” and lost our cookies, I’m very happy to say the actual car revealed today at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance looks pretty darn snazzy.
TheShowStore.com Launches a Revamped Website Featuring Easy Access to Upgraded and Expanded Services
NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today Ligeti Artists LLC introduced updates to TheShowStore.com, a new, online, live entertainment booking platform. Now consumers seeking premium artists and attractions for local, regional, national and international events can easily search and book live talent.
Ground-Breaking Electromagnetic Wave Technology to Turn Science-Fiction to Science-Reality
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to Dr. William Griffith, a recently published article in the Journal of Applied Physics announces the discovery of a new electro-magnetic wave technology – tentatively referred to as ‘3D TAP,’ created by Dr. Griffith – that could dramatically change the way we understand the world around us.
Calif. State Assembly Approves Padilla Bill to Prevent Genetic Discrimination
Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Senate Bill 559, a landmark civil rights protection bill authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved with strong bipartisan support by the State Assembly today. The bill protects Californians by prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information in California. The legislation now goes back to the Senate for concurrence and […]
Florida Tampa Dragons Take on Los Angeles 405s in New Pro Sky Ball League Semi-Finals
TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ — The Tampa Dragons, a new team in the up-and-coming national Sky Ball League, can be seen battling the Los Angeles 405’s in the Sky Ball League semi-finals (previously taped in L.A.) airing August 20 and 27, 2011 in Florida on the Fox Sports Network, on WTVT-13 in Tampa and on […]
L.A. Mayor Challenges Sacramento to Take On Prop. 13 Reform To Increase Education Funding and Train California’s Future Workforce
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — With California facing a deficit of one million college degree holders in 2025, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa delivered a speech to the Sacramento Press Club on Tuesday about the need to invest in California’s education system to train our future workforce and keep our state globally competitive.
Calif. Governor and First Lady Honor Pfc. Rueben J. Lopez
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Pfc. Rueben J. Lopez, 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. Governor Brown Announces Appointment of Michael E. Rossi as senior jobs advisor in the Office of the Governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday announced the following appointment: Michael E. Rossi, 67, of Pebble Beach, has been appointed senior jobs advisor in the Office of the Governor.
Roger Shiffman to Serve as New Global Board Chairman of Starlight Children's Foundation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Starlight Children’s Foundation has named Roger Shiffman its new global board chairman. A well-known figure in the toy industry, Shiffman built in separate phases of his career, two highly successful companies – Tiger Electronic Toys, makers of Furby, and more recently, Zizzle.
KnowledgeAdvisors Performance Solutions Suite Hits Bullseye for Sustainable Impact Measurement of Leadership, On-boarding and Sales Training Programs
CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced that it has designed three performance measurement solutions specifically targeting leadership, sales and on-boarding training programs to provide clients with the reporting and analytics required to accelerate performance improvement.
Tahoe Summit 2011: Governor Brown and Governor Sandoval Announce Renewed Commitment to Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — In an historic joint appearance at the 2011 Tahoe Summit, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced on Tuesday a renewed commitment to updating the Regional Plan for Lake Tahoe and enhancing the role of the two states in cooperating with the Tahoe Regional […]
California Legislative Black Caucus Endorses Isadore Hall for Congress
Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) endorsed State Assemblymember Isadore Hall’s campaign for Congress today.
Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the National Military Families Association
WASHINGTON, D.C.(SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of those Americans whose loved ones serve in the United States Military, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Military Family Association as its August Charity of the Month.
'Nine Days that Changed the World' to be Screened at World Youth Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘Nine Days that Changed the World,’ hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, and produced by Citizens United Productions in association with Gingrich Productions and Peace River Company, will be screened at World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain on August 17, 2011.
Indian Artisans Gather Where Three Rivers Meet for Annual Totah Festival
FARMINGTON, N.M. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each Labor Day Weekend Native American craftsmen meet near the confluence of the Animas, La Plata and San Juan Rivers in Farmington, N.M. for the Totah Festival. ‘We gather for friendship,’ says George Francis, Totah Festival Foundation Board President, ‘and we come to sell arts and crafts before the winter […]
CMI Hires New Controller and Two New Project Management Team Members
ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has added three new professionals to its growing team: Janice Harllee, Pamela Vaughn, and Sarah Bromley.
Carson City Councilmember Mike Gipson Announces Campaign for Calif. State Assembly
CARSON, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Carson City Councilmember Mike Gipson announced his campaign for State Assembly today. Gipson will run in the new 64th State Assembly district, which includes the cities of Carson and Compton, and portions of Los Angeles, Long Beach and unincorporated Los Angeles County.
Calif. Gov. Brown announces Appointments for Aug. 15, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.on Monday announced the following appointments. First, Cliff Allenby, 74, of Elk Grove, has been appointed chair of the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board. Allenby is currently interim director of the Department of Mental Health.
L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Appoints Rafael Bernardino To Board Of Fire And Police Pension Commissioners
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced the appointment of Rafael Bernardino to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners on Monday.
nPulse adds CEO to Executive Team – Former Fidelis Exec Brings Industry and Leadership Experience to Growing Company
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — nPulse Technologies today announced that Tim Sullivan has joined its leadership team as CEO. Most recently, Sullivan was CEO and then Chairman of Fidelis Security Systems, an early pioneer in DLP technologies which he founded in 2002.
Houston Teen Rapper Baby Jay Headlines the 'Fort Hood Teen Back to School Bash and Carnival' on Aug. 19
HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Roland Entertainment announced today that teen rapper Baby Jay has been invited for a second time to perform at Fort Hood for their ‘Teen Back to School Bash and Carnival’ per recommendation from the Grammy organization Texas Chapter. The event is presented by The U.S. Army Child, Youth and School […]
Judds to 'Turn It Loose' in Final Appearance on Their Last Encore Tour
LADY LAKE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Naomi and Wynonna Judd, the most successful female duo in country music history, will soon take their final Florida bow on The ‘Last Encore Tour,’ as headliners for The Grand Oaks Festival featuring The Judds, Saturday, October 15. The concert will benefit the Alliance Healthcare Foundation.
PowerGuard adds Sales Executive Rex Lyon in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that Rex Lyon has joined the company as vice president.
nourisH2O Nutrient Water is launched by Multi-Flow Industries as an Innovative, New Fountain Beverage
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Multi-Flow Industries, a Beverage Processor founded in 1937, recently launched an innovative new shelf-stable Fountain-Dispensed Nutrient-Enhanced Water. Dennis Nahill, the Director of Sales Operations, felt that ‘There’s a tremendous need among Foodservice Operators for Bag-In-the-Box, fortified and flavored water.’
The Guaranteed Tax Credit – Clean Out Clutter and Save at Least $250 – Guaranteed!
LINCOLN, Neb. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Taxpayers can increase their tax savings by at least $250 when they use the 82-page booklet titled ‘MONEY – For Your Used Clothing 2011.’ Most people save hundreds more. Written by Certified Public Accountant William R. Lewis and Tax Auditor Connie S. Edmond of Certified Used Clothing Values, Inc., the […]