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National U.S. Business, Entertainment, and Technology News sourced from the Neotrope® News Network.

US National News

US National News
National U.S. Business, Entertainment, and Technology News sourced from the Neotrope® News Network.

Skyline Financial Corp. Lays Groundwork for Reverse Mortgage Division with Technology, Training from ReverseVision

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, has forged a partnership with Skyline Financial Corp. (Skyline Home Loans and NewLeaf Lending) to support the lender's growing reverse mortgage division with RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination technology and RV University (RVU) training programs.

More Than 66-percent of Americans Not Prepared for Disability says American Fidelity Assurance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The average American Fidelity Assurance Company long-term disability is nearly three years. Even though one in five adults experiences a long-term disability, most Americans are ill-prepared to cover expenses if they are unable to work (note 1). The average American could not cover a $400 emergency without selling some of their possessions and 69 percent have less than $1,000 in savings (notes 2, 3).

5 BARS, dba XG Communities, to Develop Wireless Small Cell Program for City of Fresno CA

IRVINE, Calif., May 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars Communities, dba XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset marketing agreements and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced today an agreement to develop a Wireless Marketing Plan for the City of Fresno, California.

Simplifile E-Recording Network Now Available in 15 Midwestern and Western Jurisdictions

PROVO, Utah, May 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has expanded its industry-leading e-recording network to include 15 additional recording jurisdictions across the Western and Midwestern United States.

Pompano Beach CRA Announces 2017 City Vista Artist in Residence Program in Florida

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has issued a call for artists of all disciplines to submit applications for the City Vista Artist in Residence (AiR) program. City Vista is a mixed-use apartment building located in the heart of the developing downtown district.

Mid America Mortgage Inc. Purchases eNote from First eMortgage Transaction in North Carolina USA

ADDISON, Texas, May 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has purchased the eNote from North Carolina's first eMortgage transaction. The transaction, which was completed entirely electronically on May 5, was a refinance for a property in Winston-Salem and was executed by Hickory-based North State Bank. Upon completion of the closing, Mid America was able to purchase the resulting eNote within one business day after receiving the final loan package.

Fengtao Software Rolls out Summertime 2017 Hot Deals on DVDFab Series Video Tools

BEIJING, China, May 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, unveils a new round of campaign addressed as the Summertime Hot Deals, to cool down the hot weather a little bit by slashing the price down up to 50 percent off its hot-selling products. The hot deals start today, and end on June 15, 2017.

EaseUS Releases New MacOS Backup App for 2017: Todo Backup for Mac

CHENGDU, China, May 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS has revealed an exciting innovation with its newly designed Todo Backup for Mac to keep MacOS data safe from threats. With long term research and development, EaseUS' brand new Mac backup software covers advanced backup and disaster recovery features that are vital and handy for data security.

Indiana Virtual School Partners with EdisonLearning for Online Education Options

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indiana Virtual School announces that it will be partnering with international education services provider - EdisonLearning - to expand and enhance the delivery of online courses to students and school corporations across the State of Indiana.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Spoke on Trucking Accident Representation at APITLA Interstate Trucking Summit

TAMPA, Fla., May 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh gave a presentation at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit. Entitled, "How an Attorney Works a Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics," the CLE accredited seminar instructed the audience of attorney and law students.

Hoge Fenton Introduces Employer SLP Plan, Student Loan Repayment Benefit for Associates

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hoge Fenton, a leading Northern California law firm, announced today that they have signed on with Boston-based Gradifi, the industry's first provider of the Employer SLP Plan(TM) (Student Loan Paydown Plan) to introduce a new benefit for its associate attorneys: financial assistance with student loans.

Simplifile Adds 14 Counties for Q2/2017 in American Northeast to Its E-Recording Network

PROVO, Utah, May 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has added more than a dozen new recording jurisdictions in five states across the American Northeast to its e-recording network, the nation's largest.

Student Kimberly Hadaway Overcomes the Odds to Receive Full Scholarships to 6 Top Colleges

MARIETTA, Ga., May 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity today announced that on Sunday, May 28, 2017 the Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, Georgia will host its 10th Annual High School Graduation Celebration Worship Service. The blessings will be flowing for several students who have been offered full college scholarships. However, for Paulding County High School's Kimberly Hadaway, the blessings are overflowing with full scholarships to 6 of the country's top colleges.

HeartIT and Siemens Healthineers Agree to Jointly Sell Precession CMR Solution

DURHAM, N.C., May 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies, LLC (HeartIT) and Siemens Healthineers have agreed to cooperatively sell the latest version of HeartIT's Precession cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) workflow solution. Precession is the first browser-based CMR solution to combine medical image viewing, analysis, and reporting into one comprehensive, cloud-based platform.

Ann Fulmer Joins FormFree as Industry Relations Officer

ATLANTA, Ga., May 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that it has hired mortgage loan quality subject matter expert and analyst Ann Fulmer as its chief strategy and industry relations officer. FormFree's flagship product, AccountChek(R), is an asset verification app that streamlines the loan underwriting process for both borrowers and lenders, resulting in higher borrower satisfaction and shaving more than a week off the time it takes to close a loan.

Capacity LLC Announces Partnership with Lightning Pick for eCommerce and Fulfillment

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has partnered with Wisconsin-based automation experts Lightning Pick to bring a new fulfillment solution to clients.

Spyzie App is Trustworthy Android Phone Monitoring Solution

SHENZHEN, China, and NEW YORK, May 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With employees wasting 759 hours each year due to workplace distractions, and parents admitting that their children spend too much time on their gadgets, it's little wonder that the country is facing a mobile phone epidemic. But a new platform called Spyzie aims to help rewind times back to before mobile phones dominated lives.

Kettering City Schools saves more than $900K in utility costs over a three-year period through project with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, May 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just three years after partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, on an ambitious energy improvement project, Kettering City Schools has saved more than $900,000 in utility costs. The project, which began in 2013, included interior and exterior lighting retrofits, districtwide controls commissioning, advanced energy management programming and Energy Star certifications.

According to Wondershare, with dr.fone, FBI Can’t Find Anything on Your iPhone, Even with $900,000

LONDON, UK, May 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For many, Apple's iPhone is the number one choice for security and safety of user data, says dr.fone toolkit. It's been widely accepted for many years that Apple puts privacy high on the agenda when it comes to its operating systems and smart devices.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Suggests Increased Safety Warnings Are Needed for Energy Drinks After Teen Death

BRADENTON, Fla., May 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The report that a teenager died as a result of drinking an energy drink in combination with other caffeinated drinks has prompted calls for improved safety regulations on energy supplements by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh.

EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Logistics Pro and Broker/Producer Nick Pedisich

SAN FRANCISCO and CONCORD, Calif., May 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Nick Pedisich has joined the firm as a Transportation Industry-focused insurance broker/producer.

Leland Melvin – Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Retired pro football player Leland Melvin thought his road to the NFL was an incredible journey - until he climbed aboard the shuttle Atlantis and traveled to outer space. Twice. Melvin, a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, engineer and astronaut, shares his real-life experiences, triumphs and challenges in an inspirational memoir. The book: "CHASING SPACE: AN ASTRONAUT'S STORY OF GRIT, GRACE, AND SECOND CHANCES" (ISBN: 978-0062496720; Amistad Hardcover Original).

IDS Receives Certification from Fannie Mae for Its UCD XML File

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced its Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD) XML file has been certified to meet all UCD requirements by both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ahead of the GSE's September 25 deadline for UCD delivery. To have its UCD XML file certified by the GSEs, IDS underwent an extensive testing process to ensure the dataset was delivered in a GSE-acceptable format.

Jordan & Jordan Insurance Separates from John Powter Insurance Agency

ADDISON, Texas, May 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Linda Jordan ended her business partnership with Powter Insurance, and launched Product Liability Specialty, LLC doing business as Jordan and Jordan Insurance Group. This structural change will have little to no impact on daily business operations with the agency. Any correspondence and checks will continue to bear the Jordan & Jordan name, as they always have.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Opens for 2017 with Dazzling Weekend of Events and Rave Reviews

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach Cultural Center opened Thursday, May 11 with a spectacular ribbon cutting ceremony featuring dancers whose costume unfurled to become the red ribbon cut by Mayor Lamar Fisher and an esteemed group of City, County and State leaders.

Announcing StartMyLine: a Total DIY Business and Design Solution for Budding Fashion Designers

DETROIT, Mich., May 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- StartMyLine, a website specializing in fashion business tools, fashion design software and help articles, officially launches today with the goal to empower beginners and aspiring fashion designers with total DIY solutions to help them successfully break into the fashion industry.

California City Leaders Call for Prevailing Wages in 2017 State Housing Reforms

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an open letter that ran as a full page ad in today's Sacramento Bee, elected leaders from six of California's eight largest cities called on California Governor Jerry Brown and the State Legislature to include prevailing wage standards in state housing reforms. The ad was paid for by Smart Cities Prevail (SCP).

New CosaTron CosaClean Whole House Air Purification System Launched for Residential Use

CONCORD, N.C., May 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CosaTron, a global supplier of air purification equipment to the commercial and institutional markets for six decades, announces the introduction of its CosaClean product line into the residential market. Made in the United States, the CosaClean product is being released for consumer shipments starting May 2017.

Actress Rayven Symone Ferrell Lands Pivotal Career Role in New Tupac Film

ATLANTA, Ga., May 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Rayven Symone Ferrell was born, her mom had a strong vision for her. She knew her daughter was destined for great creativity and named her after Raven-Symone, her favorite character on "The Cosby Show." Twenty-one years later and mom's intuition has proven true. The young aspiring actress has already landed a career defining role, playing Sekyiwa Shakur, the baby sister of rap icon Tupac Shakur, in the soon to be released blockbuster film, "All Eyez on Me.

TMI Adds Patrick MacNeil to Its Telecom Regulatory Compliance Reporting Practice

MAITLAND, Fla., May 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Technologies Management, Inc. ("TMI"), a leading provider of regulatory consulting services, network optimization, and project management to communications providers, has named Patrick MacNeil as Director of Compliance Reporting.

MORN Optimizes Global Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Production to Meet New Manufacturing Challenges

JINAN, China, May 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MORN Technology Co., Ltd., a professional fiber laser cutting machine manufacturer in China, announced today that MORN(R) group put effort to optimize its modes of fiber laser cutting machine production to meet the new-coming challenges posed by current laser market. At present, everything is growing vigorously and below gives the illustrative description on each aspect.

N.J. Manufacturing Extension Program 2017 Summit Sparks Creation of Senate Manufacturing Caucus

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., May 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) congratulated President of the New Jersey Senate, Steve Sweeney, today on the formation of a Senate Manufacturing Caucus that will be charged with developing legislation and other programs to make New Jersey a more competitive environment for the Garden State's 10,552 manufacturers.

Pacific Sunbelt Mortgage in Calif. Reports Stellar Customer Satisfaction Results

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Sunbelt Mortgage, a division of Finance of America Mortgage, announced today the findings from its Q4 2016 customer satisfaction surveys. Pacific Sunbelt Mortgage is a long-time lender within the home building and REALTOR industry. The latest survey results included 138 responses with an overall average score of 92.9 percent for the lender.

Chesterfield County Public Schools Expands Edupoint Synergy Solution to Include Online Registration

CHESTERFIELD, Va., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, has been selected by Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) to implement the company's Synergy Online Registration module, augmenting the district's existing Synergy solution.

Ascende – a Division of EPIC adds Reba Mathew, Pharm.D., R.Ph to Employee Benefits Consulting Pharmacy Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HOUSTON, Texas, May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Reba Mathew Pharm.D., R.Ph has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting Practice as Pharmacy Practice Director.

Black Wives Matter: New Debut Stand-Up Comedy CD by Gayla Johnson

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of "Black Wives Matter" by Gayla Johnson. A diverse, intelligent comedienne, Gayla Johnson entertains audiences with her stories and her characters, treating her listener to her unique view of the world we live in.

Hey PC User: Don’t WannaCry? The Single Best Ransomware Prevention is to Backup Computer Now

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AOMEI Technology releases special version: AOMEI Backupper Free - Especially For WannaCry Ransomware, which has caused over 200,000 computers across 150 countries infected, and the number is growing. Hackers use a cyber-weapon called EternalBlue, developed by U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), as one method for spreading the ransomware.

AccountChek by FormFree Automates Asset Verification for Users of LoanSphere Empower Loan Origination System

ATLANTA, Ga., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced the direct integration of its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service with the LoanSphere(R) Empower(R) loan origination system (LOS) offered by Black Knight Financial Services, a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries.

For Sign Making Pros: EasyCut Studio launches EasySignCut Pro with Contour Cutting Capability

BEIJING, China and NEW YORK, N.Y., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the world's leading sign-making solution provider, EasyCut Studio recently announced its newly-developed professional version of vinyl cutting software - EasySignCut Pro, The software includes a host of advanced features plus accurate contour cutting capability.

Urban Erotica Author Mahogany Star Sizzles with Sexy Sequence of Summertime Book Releases

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Mahogany Star brings the sizzle to summertime reading with a sexy sequence of new book releases. Star's new titles, "Sex Degrees of Separation" and "Summer's Heat" are sure fire temperature boosters for readers who aren't afraid of the steam.

Rescued! Free Wannacry Attack File Recovery after Encryption with iCare Recovery Free

GUANGDONG, China, May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iCare Recovery from iCareAll Inc. announces release of a 100 percent free data recovery software solution - iCare Recovery Free Edition - which is able to help restore deleted files after a Wannacry attack.

DocMagic Total eClose Solution Facilitates First State-Sponsored eClosing in North Carolina

TORRANCE, Calif., May 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leading provider of document production, automated compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it completed North Carolina's first 100 percent paperless eClosing. The DocMagic-driven eClosing was completed on Friday, May 5th at North State Bank and was carried out in the presence of borrowers Jason and Karen Boccardi, the North Carolina Secretary of State, a closing paralegal, an eNotary, and members of the media who documented the historical event.

RoweBots Ltd. Announces Support for Microsoft Azure Embedded Agents

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, May 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RoweBots, an embedded signal processing systems company specializing in wearables and IoT, today announces support for Microsoft Azure on its Unison RTOS product, a real-time operating system that offers a complete component set for the development of IoT and M2M Communication Embedded Applications. The Azure cloud computing service lets developers build, deploy and manage applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers.

Sculptor Bernard Hoyes Creates ‘Roots of Pegasus’ for Private Collector

PALM DESERT, Calif., May 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Visual artist Bernard Hoyes has accomplished yet another career defining feat. The master craftsman was recently commissioned by a private collector to recreate the divinely celebrated winged stallion Pegasus, one of the best-known creatures in Greek mythology. The five-foot "Roots of Pegasus" bronze sculpture is currently on display until the end of June.

Whiteflash Named 2017 BBB Winner of Distinction – 13 Consecutive Years of BBB Awards

HOUSTON, Texas, May 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, has once again been honored by the Better Business Bureau for excellence in quality control, customer satisfaction, and community service with the 2017 Winner of Distinction Award. The winners were chosen from among all the retail jewelers in the greater Houston area, the fourth largest market in America. Whiteflash has now been awarded honors from the BBB for thirteen consecutive years and maintains an A+ rating.

Lethal Weapon #1 wins 2016 / 2017 Prime Time Softball League Championship in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas Tom Oseransky, Prime Time Softball League (PTSL) board member, congratulates "Lethal Weapon #1" who beat "Pure Genius" 12 to 11 to win the Championship. It was an exciting game that went back and forth and was finally over after an eighth and extra inning.

Never Let Me Go: New Ballad of Love Brings Hope for 2017 Mother’s Day

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 4818 Records, LLC today announced that as we prepare to honor women everywhere on Mother's Day 2017 Sunday, May 14, a beautiful new ballad titled "Never Let Me Go" has been released as a single and video to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth.

‘Final, Final Farewell Tour of Dick and Delores DelRubio’ Debut 17-State Tour in L.A.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Palmer Productions and The Most Innocently Inappropriate Couple That Never Was Presents the new world-renowned musical, "The Final, Final Farewell Tour of Dick & Delores DelRubio," starring Alan Palmer and Andrew Orbison.

MAGLITE Flashlights Win a 2017 National Hardware American Manufacturing Award

ONTARIO, Calif., May 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mag Instrument Inc., the world leader in flashlight technology, has been awarded the National Hardware American Manufacturing Award for Best New Product. The honor was given to the MAGLITE(R) brand for its new compact to mid-sized Traffic Wands that fit most popular MAGLITE(R) model flashlights (including the new MAGLITE(R) ML25 & ML50 series of mid-sized flashlights).

Capital Subaru of Greensboro N.C. to donate $42,000 to Group That Comforts Widows

GREENSBORO, N.C., May 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last nine years, Subaru of America, Inc. has donated more than $94 million to national and local charities across the United States through its annual Share the Love event. For the second year in a row, Capital Subaru of Greensboro, North Carolina selected NOW WHAT - A NETWORK FOR WIDOWS in Greensboro as its charity of choice.

In New Book, ‘Abduction’ by Author Walter Blair, Readers Get Highs and Lows of a Mystery Pursuit

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Walter Blair's third novel obviously demonstrates that the success of his first two novels were not flukes. The literary skills presented by Blair in "Abduction" (2017, WBlair Publishing) place him in a class reserved for John Grisham, Danielle Steel, David Baldacci, Lee Child and Michael Connelly, to name a few.

Wondershare Release New TunesGo 9.4 with Ringtone Maker for iOS and Android Devices

HONG KONG, May 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wondershare releases TunesGo 9.4.0 with a brand new, innovative ringtone maker for iOS. Wondershare Technology, a leading global app development company in China, has released an updated version of its popular TunesGo app. TunesGo is the ultimate media and communication management tool for iOS and Android devices, allowing you to transfer and backup contacts and media such as photos, music, and videos, as well as SMS communications.

DocMagic and BeSmartee Integrate Digital Application Process for Borrowers

TORRANCE, Calif., May 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leading provider of document production, automated compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it completed an integration with BeSmartee, a leader in mortgage automation technology.

MAGLITE ML150LR LED Flashlight Rechargeable System is the Brightest Ever Introduced by Mag

ONTARIO, Calif., May 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mag Instrument, Inc., the world leader in flashlight technology, will introduce its most powerful flashlight yet -- the rechargeable ML150 LR(TM). Despite its mid-size (C-cell format) dimensions, the ML150LR(TM) generates a stunning 1,000 lumens and achieves a beam distance of over a quarter-mile. And thanks to multiple power settings and critical efficiency innovations, it can run for up to 75 hours on a single charge of its state-of-the-art Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery.

Greenbar Distillery Solidifies its Footing in Crowded U.S. Craft Distillery Space

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbar Distillery, one of California's original craft distilleries and home of the world's largest portfolio of handcrafted, organic spirits, today announced that it has unified its seven core spirits lines under a new heart brand that evokes the company's origins as a love story between the two founders, Litty Mathew and Melkon Khosrovian. In sharp contrast to how most distilleries design their packages to stand out within categories, such as vodka or whiskey, Greenbar Distillery's new look echoes the maker-focused branding of craft brewers.

HostBridge CEO Russ Teubner named an IBM Analytics Champion for 2017

STILLWATER, Okla., May 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Russ Teubner, founder and CEO of HostBridge Technology(R), has been recognized as an IBM Analytics Champion for 2017. Teubner has championed the IBM z Systems mainframe and its enterprise-class transaction server systems, applications, and databases. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and regularly contributes articles with leading industry publications.

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds LaNette Holley as Director of Strategic Initiatives

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced the hiring of LaNette Holley as their Director of Strategic Initiatives. Holley comes to The Mortgage Collaborative with over 25 years of experience in the area of mortgage lending.

In S.F., Our Family Coalition Celebrates 21 Years Advocating for LGBTQ Families at Night Out Gala

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, May 12, 2017, Our Family Coalition (OFC), California's premier LGBTQ family organization, brings together 400 attendees for a Night Out to celebrate the organization's 21 years of advocacy, education, and community-building. The gala event includes elected officials, corporate sponsors, community partners and major donors, many of whom are LGBT people with children.

Arbor Day Foundation Partners with Simplifile to Plant Trees for Earth Month in in Goethe State Forest Florida

PROVO, Utah, May 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant more than 2,300 trees in Goethe State Forest (Florida) in honor of Arbor Day 2017 and April's worldwide Earth Month celebration.

Sokal Media Group Named Kia Motors Digital Provider for Dealer Marketing

RALEIGH, N.C., May 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to announce that they have been named a Preferred Digital Provider for Kia Motors America, headquartered in Irvine, Calif. Sokal Media Group appends this partnership to their ever-expanding list of professional collaborations including designation as a Premier Google Partner, Toyota Dealer Digital Solutions Provider, and a Bing Partner.

Family Promise of Morris County Recognized with MC Chamber of Commerce Non-For-Profit Excellence Award

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J., May 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On April 20, Family Promise of Morris County was recognized with an Innovative Program Award at the Morris County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Not-for-Profit Conference held at the Wyndham Hamilton Park in Florham Park.

Sarasota Injury Law Firm Attends the Charity Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show

SARASOTA, Fla., May 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sarasota civil trial and personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was one of the sponsors of The Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show. All funds raised at the event by the Yellow Brick Road of Florida will be used to support several youth groups.

National Bake Sale to Raise C. diff. Awareness Starts in Florida Before Volunteers Roll-out Worldwide

TAMPA, Fla., May 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation announces its "Bake Sale for C.diff. Awareness," a month-long campaign beginning May 2017 in Florida and continuing in N.J., N.C., and across the USA to India, and Italy featuring education and advocacy on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified as a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile.

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Announces Three Full URAC Accreditations for Quality Standards

PHOENIX, Ariz., May 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced today it earned full URAC accreditations for its Health Utilization Management and Case Management programs, and full reaccreditation for its Health Network. The accreditation standards establish key quality benchmarks for core business practices and managed care programs.

EPIC to Present at ‘The First 100 Days: What the New Administration Means For Benefits, Taxes and Employment Compliance’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and ATLANTA, Ga., May 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Employee Benefits Compliance Carl Pilger will present at "The First 100 Days: What the New Administration Means For Benefits, Taxes and Employment Compliance" seminar on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:30 a.m. at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

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