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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.

East Palestine Schools expects to save $56K annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The East Palestine City School District expects to save more than $56,500 annually by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve energy efficiency at all three of its school buildings.

HousingWire Designates Jody Collup to its 2014 Influential Women in Housing List

LANSDALE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, has been named to HousingWire's 2014 Influential Women in Housing list.

East Palestine Schools expects to save $56,500 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The East Palestine City School District expects to save more than $56,500 annually by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve energy efficiency at all three of its school buildings.

Paragon BioTeck Receives CE Mark Approval on Comfortear Lacrisolve Absorbable Punctum Plug

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies, announced today that it has received CE mark approval for the recently FDA cleared Comfortear(R) Lacrisolve(TM) Absorbable Punctum Plug. CE mark approval is recognized and associated with safety and performance in multiple countries.

Rapid growth leads HMD virtual reality co. ImmersiON-VRelia to expand in U.S. and Europe

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ImmersiON-VRelia, the premier innovator in the HMD virtual reality sector, announced today that in order to meet rising demand, it has expanded its Redwood City headquarters and simultaneously opened European offices in Murcia, Spain.

Retired porn star 'Sunset Thomas' flees life of prostitution

GLOBE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Retired adult film actress Sunset Thomas - once called 'The Princess of Porn' - has renounced her career in prostitution. Thomas recently announced her departure from the industry during a recent, exclusive, interview with veteran Texas news reporter Ben Tinsley. That interview spanned various areas of Arizona. (Safe for Work.)

EPIC Brokers adds Andy D'Entremont in Birmingham, Alabama

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Andy D'Entremont has joined Crawford McInnis, Brian Tanner and Wilson Long as a principal in Birmingham, Ala.

California Safe Schools Receives 2014 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California Safe Schools (CSS) is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2014 of Neotrope's annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations (PR) and cause-marketing support to California Safe Schools over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.

Aeriform Arts Celebrates Three Year Anniversary with 'The Elements' Student Showcase and Party

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It has been three years since busy television executive Lea Walker decided to moonlight as an aerial fitness studio owner. Her Aeriform Arts center has since literally taken off, with hundreds of students testing the conditioning feats of aerial hammocks, lyra, aerial yoga, hanging silks and pole dance.

Weitz & Luxenberg Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Chrysler

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- *UPDATED* -- Weitz and Luxenberg today announced the filing of a class action lawsuit in federal court against Chrysler Group LLC. The nationally respected personal injury and mass tort law firm said it seeks to hold the Big Three automobile maker accountable for economic losses suffered by owners and passengers of Chrysler cars and trucks that stalled, caught fire or sustained other potentially life-endangering malfunctions due to a faulty onboard computer.

New Changes to HUD Section 184 Native American Indian Home Loan Guarantee now will also allow for Refinance Transactions

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Native Americans with a tribal enrollment card have been eligible for a specialized Home Loan Guarantee Program (HUD Section 184) since 1992 to assist in the purchase of a new home, says Morgan Pennington, a Section 184 Licensed Mortgage Consultant at Universal Lending Corporation. Beginning this year, there are some new changes went into place that will make it even more attractive to Native American Indian homeowners.

'Christmas Spectacular!' Opened at the Historic Stetson Mansion Nov. 15 near Orlando, FL

DELAND, Fla., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Designer decorations from around the world embellish the historic Stetson Mansion for 2 months starting November 15, 2014. Named 'Florida's most popular attraction' by Tripadvisor, the mansion endeavors to outdo all other holiday decorations in Florida. Famed hat maker John B. Stetson originally built this private ornate mansion in 1886.

Dr. Tiffany Peterson Wins 2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award in Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrated business excellence and leadership at this year's Luminary Gala 'Dazzle Delray - Awarding the Stars in Our Town,' held at the Delray Beach Marriott on October 24, 2014. The Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to Dr. Tiffany Peterson of Spodak Dental Group and presented her with the 2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award.

Digiarty Software 2014 Black Friday Giveaway: WinX DVD Ripper Platinum

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right before the holiday shopping frenzy, Digiarty Software trots out its Black Friday online giveaway starting with 100-percent off WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. The company revealed that this is the last chance to get the fast DVD backup software for free in 2014.

Classic Rap Band Digital Underground Releases 'Berlin Wall' Footage from New Documentary

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Not many music acts have a 25th anniversary that coincides with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Digital Underground has released a snippet from their upcoming documentary 'D.U. Days: Adventures in Digital Underground the Apprenticeship of Tupac Shakur,' which details original founder and D.U. member, Chopmaster J's encounter in Berlin.

Four Seasons Christmas Trees helps decorate Florida's Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular!'

DELAND, Fla., Nov. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It snowed inside the Stetson Mansion this week thanks to a tree flocking company in Central Florida. 'Four Seasons Christmas Trees has helped transform our reception parlor into a frozen forest,' said owner JT Thompson. 'You can't tell the inside from the outside anymore! The funny thing is we all found out that anything can be flocked!' Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular!' Tours run Nov. 15 thru Jan. 15 2015.

Miller Recycling Corporation Touts Benefits of Recycling on America Recycles Day

MANSFIELD, Mass., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Miller Recycling Corporation celebrates America Recycles Day today by applauding all individuals who make a strong effort to recycle as part of daily life, and encouraging all to learn more about recycling and the industry. America Recycles Day, started in 1997, takes place every November 15 in a nationwide effort to promote and celebrate recycling in the U.S.

AlEn USA brands donate $25,000 to help find cure for childhood cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, AlEn USA joins forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

Masterseek plans to become world's largest platform for company info with one billion business pages

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Masterseek have just launched an enhanced version of its search engine which includes, amongst other things, additional search capabilities. The purpose of these modifications being to allow the user to find and sort business contacts more easily and efficiently, using specific criteria. The new version has the functionality to apply multiple search terms at the same time, ensuring accuracy in the returned results.

New book profiles courageous individuals with neurological disabilities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Press announces the publication of a new book that profiles some of the unsung heroes of medical technologies: the brave people who were among the first to use a new or experimental therapy or device. 'Bionic Pioneers: Brave Neurotech Users Blaze the Trail to New Therapies' (ISBN: 978-0-9882342-2-2), by Jennifer French and James Cavuoto, tells the stories of 10 courageous individuals with neurological disabilities who made the decision to participate in a clinical trial or become a recipient of a newly approved neurotech device to treat their conditions.

Level Funded Health Offers Affordable Care Act Alternative for US SMBs

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is Level Funded Health the new escape hatch from Obama Care for small businesses with healthy employees? It could be. Level Funded Health may just be the answer to many small businesses' concerns over rising health insurance premiums because it can potentially provide them a 30 to 40 percent annual refund on their health benefit costs.

CLORALEN, Ensueno, Pinalen and Pinol donated $25,000 to help find a cure for childhood cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, AlEn USA joins forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

B2C Jewel's New 'Perfection' Diamonds include Scientific Proof of Performance

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- B2C Jewels, carrying an online inventory of over 150,000 diamonds, announced today they are raising the consumer-confidence bar by providing advanced photos for their new 'Perfection' Ideal Cut diamonds. No other diamond retailer of their size provides such images for online diamonds. Where many sellers post only laboratory reports for diamonds offered, B2C Jewels is now photographing thousands of diamonds in their inventory, to the delight of shoppers.

Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka – A Marijuana-Inspired Throwback to Woodstock

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Mama Vodka LLC today announced that Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka is coming to stores near everybody. Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka, which is 'A Marijuana Inspired Vodka' is the most radical, incredible, life altering super spirit brand to ever appear. Earth Mama Top Secret is a true super-premium vodka that has the real taste and smell of - you guessed it - pot! (Product contains no marijuana.)

Help TeamSnap and SportsFeelGoodStories Choose the 'Sports Feel Good Story of the Year'

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Voting is now open for the 'Sports Feel Good Story of the Year' contest, sponsored by TeamSnap and Sports Feel Good Stories. The contest recognizes inspiring athletes, coaches and fans from around the world. Voting ends Nov. 30, 2014, and winners will be announced in December.

B2C Jewel’s New ‘Perfection’ Diamonds include Scientific Proof of Performance

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- B2C Jewels, carrying an online inventory of over 150,000 diamonds, announced today they are raising the consumer-confidence bar by providing advanced photos for their new 'Perfection' Ideal Cut diamonds. No other diamond retailer of their size provides such images for online diamonds. Where many sellers post only laboratory reports for diamonds offered, B2C Jewels is now photographing thousands of diamonds in their inventory, to the delight of shoppers.

New Book Profiles Pioneering Users of Neurotech Therapies

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Press announces the publication of a new book that profiles some of the unsung heroes of medical technologies: the brave people who were among the first to use a new or experimental therapy or device. 'Bionic Pioneers: Brave Neurotech Users Blaze the Trail to New Therapies' (ISBN: 978-0-9882342-2-2), by Jennifer French and James Cavuoto, tells the stories of 10 courageous individuals with neurological disabilities who made the decision to participate in a clinical trial or become a recipient of a newly approved neurotech device to treat their conditions.

Earth Mama Top Secret – ‘A Marijuana Inspired Vodka’

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Mama Vodka LLC today announced that Earth Mama(TM) Top Secret Vodka is coming to stores near everybody. Earth Mama Top Secret Vodka, which is 'A Marijuana Inspired Vodka' is the most radical, incredible, life altering super spirit brand to ever appear. Earth Mama Top Secret is a true super-premium vodka that has the real taste and smell of - you guessed it - pot! (Product contains no marijuana.)

Perry Weitz to Co-Chair Perrin Conferences' Asbestos Symposium

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Perrin Conferences has selected nationally prominent mesothelioma victims champion Perry Weitz of Weitz and Luxenberg to co-chair its fourth annual asbestos-litigation symposium Dec. 2 at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, the law firm today revealed.

Health Care Cafe with Chris Comeaux, CEO of Four Seasons Compassion for Life, to Feature Physician Lance Plyler's First-Hand Experience of...

FLAT ROCK, N.C., Nov. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Western North Carolina physician, Lance Plyler, M.D., is a recent veteran of the front lines of the Ebola epidemic, saving the lives of two Americans working to avert the crisis in Liberia: Kent Brantly, M.D., and his colleague, Nancy Writebol. Health Care Cafe, sponsored by Four Seasons Compassion for Life, airs the interview with Plyler, 'Ebola Outbreak in Liberia,' on WTZQ, 1600 AM radio, Monday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

EPIC Brokers adds Crawford McInnis, Brian Tanner and Wilson Long in Birmingham, Alabama

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Crawford McInnis, Brian Tanner and Wilson Long have joined the firm as principals in Birmingham, Ala.

Host of hit TV Show 'Hoarders' Makes Special Guest Appearance with Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise owned by Chapin Fowler is hosting the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting on Friday November 14 at 4:30 p.m. held at the chamber office at One Capitol Mall, suite 300 Sacramento.

New 'Peon' Device Makes Water from Thin Air; Feeding Plants in an Innovative New Conservation Effort

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water - well - out of thin air. It's all thanks to Canada's Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3 percent of the world's water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose.

Money Matters with Dino Talks Business with Wahoo's Fish Taco Co-Founder Wing Lam

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Money Matters with Dino, hosted by Dino Katsiametis, a local radio show about establishing and maintaining personal wealth, interviews local entrepreneurial legend Wing Lam, co-founder of Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurants. The show airs live every Sunday morning at 7 a.m. on 'The Patriot' KEIB AM1150 and is always available on iTunes and for on-demand viewing.

Spodak Dental Group Wins National Dental Office Design Competition

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spodak Dental Group wins the Dental Office Design of the Year for a Group Practice from the 15th Annual Dental Office Design Competition. The winners were selected from more than 40 entries nationwide and were announced at the American Dental Association 2014 - America's Dental Meeting this month.

What to do if you're unemployed or have age concerns – Simple guidelines can help people cut through both of these...

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Losing a job doesn't need to be quite the challenge that it was in the past. And, the same is true for people who are concerned that their age will keep them from getting considered for jobs they could handle very well, says author Robert Gerberg, one of America's foremost authorities on professional job hunting.

Bank of Southern California Acquires Frontier Bank, FSB dba El Paseo Bank

PALM DESERT, Calif., Nov. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Markets FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) announced today that it purchased substantially all the assets and liabilities of Frontier Bank, FSB dba El Paseo Bank through a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC.

Newly launched Jovare brings 100-percent hand crafted and unique jewelry to the U.S.

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing Jovare, a collection of handcrafted, affordable jewelry from Africa that caters to the woman who wants a distinctive look. Suitable for both casual and formal wear, the jewelry will be sold online exclusively at jovare.com. It will not be available in retail stores.

New ‘Peon’ Device Makes Water from Thin Air; Feeding Plants in an Innovative New Conservation Effort

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Peon may look like an inconspicuous little plastic frog, he is about to make a vital contribution to global conservation efforts, by watering plants using water - well - out of thin air. It's all thanks to Canada's Waterator Industries Inc., who are pioneering a new use for Atmospheric Water Generation. With less than 3 percent of the world's water being drinkable, the device will save the precious stuff coming out of taps from being used for a non-consumable purpose.

SOFA Chicago 2014: Damian Guillot, of Aspen Art Gallery, and two of gallery's most established artists, Mark Harris and James Vilona...

ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Damian Guillot, owner of Aspen Art Gallery, along with artists and sculptors Mark Yale Harris and James Vilona are making the journey to be featured in the Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago. The Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design.

EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Karman Chan as Chief Financial Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Karman Chan has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in San Francisco.

Free IBM Mainframe Performance Testing Tool is Available from HostBridge

STILLWATER, Okla., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HostBridge(R) Technology, provider of high-performance integration and optimization software for IBM(R) CICS(R) and System z(R), is licensing its HBZT CPU Monitor Software (HBZT) to IBM mainframe users at no cost and no obligation. Customers can find information about HBZT and access the free download, with easy installation documentation, on the HostBridge HBZT web page.

United Wholesale Mortgage Webinar to Offer Game-Changing Strategies to Increase Broker Business in 2015

TROY, Mich., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it will be holding a webinar on game-changing strategies that brokers can utilize to generate more business in 2015. UWM's president and CEO, Mat Ishbia, will personally be conducting the webinar.

ProSem Direct, Inc. Teaches People How to Realize Profits Rarely Seen in Any Industry

HAMBURG, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, wholesalers and manufacturers generate nine billion dollars worth of excess inventory, says ProSem Direct, Inc. That's a lot of product waiting to be cashed in on. A new website - ProSemDirect.com - shows people how. It gives them the resources they need to start a liquidation business through online tools and educational seminars provided by experienced industry experts within the wholesale and liquidation market.

IDS Creates Internal Team to Manage Mortgage Doc Prep System Integrations

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has created an internal team devoted solely to developing and maintaining integrations between its flagship document preparation system, idsDoc, and its third-party partners.

Deployed Military Members Receive Teddy Bears Sponsored By Southwest Florida NAPA Auto Care Centers

NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southwest Florida NAPA Auto Care Centers is adding to their Veterans Day tribute this year by sponsoring 40 Teddy Bears to be given to deployed military through Teddy Bears for the Troops, Inc. They are also inviting the public to contribute toward sending more teddy bears to our deployed military by visiting any of their seven Naples, North Naples or Bonita Springs locations which are serving as collection sites, where any size donation is encouraged for this cause.

Artist Makes Sculpture Transforming Bottles and Headphones

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Brain Works' sculpture in San Jose, Calif., is the latest public art installation for Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. President, Marta Thoma Hall. For Hall, the process of designing a new line of headphones or subwoofers is no different than creating, say, a piece of sculpture.

Raleigh NC Mayor McFarlane Officially Declares 12/2/2014 #GivingTuesday

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Nancy McFarlane has officially proclaimed December 2, 2014 #GivingTuesday in the city of Raleigh, North Raleigh Ministries announced today. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving first announced in 2012 by the 92nd St. Y and the UN Foundation to encourage Conspicuous Compassion instead of Conspicuous Consumption during the holidays.

Acoustic Pop Music Artist 'Mic Tunez' Announces New CD, 'Simplified'

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pop Artist Mic Tunez (pronounced Mike Tunes) announces the debut of his first acoustic album, released on September 21, 2014. The 'Simplified' project was recorded in the world-class Wire Road Studios where other renowned music artists record such as Grammy Award Winner Beyonce', India Arie and Wiz Khalifa.

Cash for Candy: Spodak Dental Group to Collect Halloween Candy for Troops Overseas

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Halloween, Spodak Dental Group wants to help you earn cash for your candy and support our troops. All trick-or-treaters are encouraged to bring their excess unopened and uneaten candy to the office and receive $1 per pound (five pounds maximum).

Have Corporations Pushed America to the Brink of Civil Unrest?

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and veteran corporate consultant Dick Lee started out writing 'We Are Buyers. You Are Sellers. You're Busted' (ISBN: 978-1-4834-1692-2; HVMPress) to track historically corporate abuse of customers and describe the resulting deterioration of buyer-seller relations. But when the narrative reaches the 2010s, Lee makes two surprise findings.

EPIC Brokers adds Sharon Rusconi as Vice President and Regional Surety Executive

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that surety executive Sharon Rusconi and her team have joined the firm in Sacramento, Calif. Rusconi's book of business and other assets were purchased by EPIC from Lesron Insurance Agency, Inc.

Vicki Welter, CPA featured speaker at Washington Society of CPAs Not-For-Profit Conference

SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit fund accounting and software specialist, Vicki Welter, CPA will speak at the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Not-for-Profit Conference to be held at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, November 20-21, 2014.

Weitz & Luxenberg, Allied Firms Obtain Stryker Rejuvenate, ABGII Hip Implants Settlement; Payouts Could Top $1 Billion

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker Corp. has agreed to pay potentially more than $1 billion to settle claims from patients injured by the company's Rejuvenate and ABGII modular hip implants, the nationally prominent personal-injury law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.

Distribute Royalty Reports via the Cloud with DashBook Royalty Pro

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Financial Softworks, LLC released their latest enhancements to DashBook Royalty Pro, and it makes creation and distribution of royalty reports cover the broad range needs of many different businesses. Although DashBook could upload reports to Box and Google Drive before, the new support for local synchronizing folders provides complete flexibility in choosing a preferred cloud service.

Controversial Aspects of Chicano Heritage Explored in 'Tattoo Nation' Documentary

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tattoos adorn the bodies of 45 million Americans and the phenomenon of ink-on-flesh is now global. One area often overlooked when discussing tattoo art is the contribution of the Chicano community. 'The elevation of the tattoo to the status of art can be directly traced to Chicano culture,' notes Eric Schwartz, director of the feature-length documentary motion picture, 'Tattoo Nation.'

$30B US Telecomm Private Line Services Market Starts to Decline, says Insight Research Corp.

DURANGO, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The $30 billion U.S. private line services market has finally entered a period of no growth, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private line had always been a growth market for telcos and has been tracked by Insight for more than 18 years showing steadily increasing revenue growth. Yet the market is expected to decline 2.3 percent over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based Internet services allow customers to get higher bandwidth at lower costs which, in turn, is putting downward pressure on private line revenues.

New Book: The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating – 2015 Edition

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Less than 3 percent of professionals and executives are prepared for negotiating. In Mr. Robert Gerberg's new e-book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating - 2015 Edition,' which is available on Amazon for $3.95, he presents a practical and easy-to-implement system for competing very well in important interviewing situations.

TeamSnap releases update for its team sports and activities App for iOS 8

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by nearly 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing activities, is introducing a reinvigorated TeamSnap app for iOS 8.

Resolution Reached in Lawsuits over Stryker Rejuvenate ABG II Failed Hip Implants

HACKENSACK, N.J., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On November 3, 2014, a global settlement program involving Stryker's Rejuvenate and ABGII modular hip implants was executed before and announced by Superior Court Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Bergen County, New Jersey. The settlement was finalized after four months of negotiations before retired United States Magistrate Judge Diane Welsh of JAMS in Philadelphia.

Oxyrase, Inc. Appoints Casey Zace as President

MANSFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oxyrase, Inc. announced that current General Manager Casey Zace will assume the role of President effective today. Exiting President James C. Copeland, Ph.D. will remain with the company as Chief Technology Officer and will also remain as Chairman of the Board.

$30 Billion U.S. Telecommunications Private Line Services Market Starts to Decline, says Insight Research Corp.

DURANGO, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The $30 billion U.S. private line services market has finally entered a period of no growth, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private line had always been a growth market for telcos and has been tracked by Insight for more than 18 years showing steadily increasing revenue growth. Yet the market is expected to decline 2.3 percent over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based Internet services allow customers to get higher bandwidth at lower costs which, in turn, is putting downward pressure on private line revenues.

MCT Trading Wins Release of the Year Mortgage Technology Award

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, is pleased to announce that MCTlive!(TM), MCT's best-in-class secondary marketing software platform, has been selected as the winner of Mortgage Technology magazine's 2014 Release of the Year Award.

Somerset Hills and Somerset Valley YMCAs to Join Together in New Jersey

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Somerset Hills and Somerset Valley YMCAs are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2015 both organizations will formally join together to form one YMCA association that will be known as the Somerset County YMCA.

Adams County Ohio Valley Schools expects to save $259,000 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adams County Ohio Valley School District will soon harvest most of its electricity from the sun as part of an energy conservation project it has undertaken with Energy Optimizers, USA. The planned photovoltaic solar array, in combination with several other energy saving measures, is expected to net the school district $259,330 annually in utility savings.

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