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IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Maple Youth Ballet along with Black, Starr & Frost, America's first jeweler since 1810, presents the second annual Diamonds & Dance Gala on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Black, Starr & Frost's harbor side location in Newport Beach. The gala will honor Donalyn Kling of the Kling Family Foundation, who has been a dedicated patron of the Maple Youth Ballet, Orange County's finest pre-professional ballet company.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'When it comes to traits of good developers (be it individuals or companies), a number of rather trivial things is often mentioned,' says Oleg Lola, founder of MobiDev Corporation. 'Even more qualities are too vague, stated without any explanations or comments. Having gathered opinions, we outlined the main distinctions.'

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Health Mate Infrared Sauna will make its Hollywood debut at a private Academy Awards Celebrity Gift Suite event, it was announced by Sang Lee, Vice President of Sales for Health Mate Saunas, a division of PLH Products Inc.

IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that Risk and Insurance Magazine has recognized managing principal Mike McMullen as one of 2013's alternative energy 'Power Brokers.' McMullen was chosen as a Power Broker for his groundbreaking presentation of risk to the alternative energy market, dedication to providing innovative risk transfer solutions, and superior client service.

FELICITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Appropriately on Washington's Birthday, Feb. 22, 2013, at 10:45 a.m. PST, the Museum of History in Granite is having the first and only preview for the press of the 100-foot granite 'History of the United States of America' monument.

CANTON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Gratings, Inc. has launched TornadoGuard a new steel louver designed in accordance with the FEMA 361 Standard for tornado shelters and other similar applications. The TornadoGuard Steel Louver System is designed to protect critical infrastructures from tornado strength wind and debris.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Predictive Analytics group at Interthinx announced today the availability of a white paper outlining its recommendations for conducting stress testing on retail lending portfolios. The white paper, 'A Proven Approach to Stress Testing Consumer Loan Portfolios,' details the measurements, data sets, and procedures needed to develop more sophisticated economic models to assist lenders in meeting stress-testing requirements.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Employees of Northwest Pipe, a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipe, have completed the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board (SBCWIB) process improvement program. Completion of this program has done more than increase employee productivity and safety, it has created new jobs.

LANCASTER, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is a story that could only be written by one person. A compelling autobiography that not only pushes the boundaries of sanity, it takes readers on a frightening voyage to meet it face-to-face. 'Murder and Misunderstanding; One Man's Escape from Insanity' (ISBN-13: 978-1479256969) is the story of Shuvender Sem, who on March 1, 2004 became known as 'The Maharishi Murderer.'

CULVER CITY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A total of 104 film and TV production personnel from key Hollywood unions and guilds, as well as current show staffers and freelancers, received official certification as qualified users of DAX, the industry's leading digital production workflow and media management application, during a free training session conducted Saturday, Feb. 9, at Pickwick Gardens in Burbank.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Marriage Visa Help, a global immigration consultancy specializing exclusively in family immigration with an emphasis on fiancee, partner and marriage visas, today announced that postal U.K. marriage visa applications made inside the U.K. can take up to 8 - 10 months to be processed by the UK Border Agency.

FLAT ROCK, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inventors Tom and Martin Bottorff announced this week that they have filed a patent for a product called the TMB Moulding/Trim Quick Release System (patent application number: 13459229; patent publication number: US20120272610A1).

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GUANGZHOU, China (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SandalUp launches online store to serve native English-speaking customers. The company has grown over the 10-plus years it has been in business and customers can now shop from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

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TORRANCE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope CEO Christopher L. Simmons announced a two week extension to today's deadline for worthy causes to apply for the company's annual Non-Profit PR Grants for 2013; the new deadline will be Feb. 28 at close of business.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There are many methodologies for deciding when to buy and sell in the stock market, and the right advice can be invaluable. From 1951 to 1985, George Lindsay was renowned for his accuracy in predicting market cycles in order to time the buying and selling of market shares. On Feb. 20, 'Market Wrap with Moe Ansari' will host Ed Carlson, author of 'George Lindsay's An Aid to Timing' (ISBN: 978-0615720371).

SAN MATEO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added George Descalso as a property and casualty insurance producer and principal in its San Mateo office. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Descalso's insurance career spans 30 years. He brings extensive knowledge of risk management, property and liability insurance and the insurance marketplace to EPIC.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Written and directed by international chanteuse, Juliet Annerino, 'THE LORD'S LOVER' breaks conventional boundaries of modern stage with cabaret, performance art, live music, dramatic theater, exotic dance, and cutting edge video imagery. The intricacies of human sexuality and controversial themes of desire and free will are explored and celebrated.

DETROIT, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SoulTracks and soul music fans around the world are taking action to support soul music, one of the most revered forms of music in the world. From Motown to Memphis, from James Brown to Jill Scott, 'soul music' is the sound of our lifetime.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), now offers services supporting mortgage lenders' adaptation to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) Compliance Management System (CMS) requirements.

LANSDALE, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that due to an uptick in the mortgage industry's need for its suite of SaaS-based technology solutions, the company has experienced significant organizational growth. As a result, various measures have been taken to strategically manage ongoing growth and effectively support clients.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Until recently, long-term care financing has been offered to Americans primarily in the home; and the means of financing has been limited to LTC insurance, for the most part. That's no longer so with LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced LTCi agencies.

IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Maple Youth Ballet presents the enchanting adaptation of 'Snow White' to Orange County dance audiences. Conceived by award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director Charles Maple, this unique production is sure to transport families to a fairytale world of magic, drama and romance.

DETROIT, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SafeToSleep(TM), the maker of the breakthrough Sleep and Breathing Baby Monitor capable of monitoring the breathing of a sleeping baby, announced today that consumers can now order the product at the company's website www.safetosleep.com. The long-awaited SafeToSleep system uses advanced fiber optic technology to monitor baby breathing with hospital accuracy and stream the information to a smartphone.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, February 15, at 2:30 p.m., Loren Weisman will be delivering 'The State of The Record Deal in 2013: Myths vs. Reality' at the 17th Annual Millennium Music Conference (MMC) in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Loren will discuss a great deal of the behind the scenes activity and what is really going on as regards what it really takes to thrive in today's business.

TUSTIN, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two Orange County leaders in sustainability, Alegria Fresh and Bluewater Grill, are teaming up to host a natural, healing foods celebration consisting entirely of ingredients grown or harvested locally with the least environmental impact possible.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a medical malpractice insurance carrier for Arkansas physicians, recently donated $15,000 to the Impaired Physician Program administered by the Arkansas Medical Foundation. This is the third annual donation by Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company to this critical support program for physicians in the State of Arkansas.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board is recruiting unemployed young adults, ages 18 to 24, for the launch of the Linking Innovation Knowledge and Employment project (@LIKE). @LIKE is a collaborative effort among three of the region's Workforce Investment Boards, San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial Counties. The program serves young adults who have not been in school, working or serving in the military for at least 90 days.

TIPP CITY, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — David Vail, Superintendent of Miamisburg City Schools, announced that La-Veta Bauer Elementary School has earned the ENERGY STAR certification, scoring better than 91 percent of other similar buildings nationwide. To qualify for the ENERGY STAR certification, a building must earn a 75 or higher on the EPA’s 1-100 energy [...]

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that that Phil Rasori, the company's COO and Head Trader, has earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 'Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40' list for the third time.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sobriety Navigator has announced the launch of their new, full feature web site dealing with addictions - both chemical and behavioral - and the effects they have on individuals, their friends, families and loved ones.

IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Home building industry veteran Elliot Light announced today the formation of New Home Nexus (www.newhomenexus.com). New Home Nexus is a marketing, sales and advertising firm that connects buyers and builders, maximizing consumer satisfaction and builder success. From initial due diligence to final sale, New Home Nexus will serve homebuilders, investors, asset managers and financial institutions throughout Southern California.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Angara.com launches their 2013 'Valentine's Day Gift Guide,' a selection of unique jewelry which is sure to make your loved one feel special. Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? You can't go wrong with a beautiful piece of jewelry. Angara has put together an exclusive selection of fine jewelry that will surely enthrall your loved one.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI, a leader in marketing research services and insight, announced today that Beth Thompson has joined as Vice President, Qualitative Research. Thompson brings a 20-year track record of successfully conducting highly complex domestic and global marketing research.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eAgile, Inc. announced today the organization has achieved one of the most comprehensive ISO 9001:2008 certifications within the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry. On January 24, 2013 eAgile received formal registration approval and is now officially recognized as an ISO 9001:2008 certified company applicable to the design and manufacture of electronic RFID tags and custom labels including RFID based hardware and software products.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it will be exhibiting at the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) annual Southern Secondary Market Conference for the first time. The event will be held at the Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center in Houston, Texas on February 12-14, 2013.

NEPTUNE, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a nationwide hunger relief organization that works with the relocation industry, today announces its partnership with Atlas Van Lines, one of the nation's top moving companies. To celebrate joining Move For Hunger as an Epic Partner, Atlas Headquarters held a local food drive on Feb. 1, which resulted in over 3,000-pounds of food donations to Tri-State Food Bank, located in Evansville, Ind.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Drew Waters of Most Comfortable Shoes highlights his Top Picks for comfortable work shoes. According to Waters: 'Finding comfortable work shoes can be the ultimate challenge. Not only does the ideal pair of shoes need to fit well; they need to complement your wardrobe, suit your company's workplace attire, and give your feet support throughout the day. They should also look sharp and be in style. That's a lot to ask from a single pair of shoes.'

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Darian Capital Services today announced the launch of two services to address impending United States and European regulations that will change the way hedge and private equity funds are marketed. In the U.S., such 'private' funds have been barred from 'general solicitations' or any wide-net advertising. Some interpretations of this bar have meant hiding even basic fund information and performance from the public.

YELM, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David Fairley, president and founder of Website Properties (Website Properties.com), has successfully helped people to buy and sell Internet-based businesses since 2002. And 2013 is shaping up to be another strong year in the online business sales niche.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Classes will begin on March 18 for the New Horizons Photography and Digital Arts Program. 'We are now enrolling students, but seats are limited,' says Cindy Sutherland, Vice President of Career Development.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Calumet Gallery announces 'Edge of Thought,' (March 5 - April 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat.) a thematic exhibition from fine art photographer James Maxwell. A native of Tennessee now residing in Pismo Beach, Calif., Maxwell is an artist who works at several levels: sculptor; innovative architect; and as a photographer who is equally at home with digital printing as well as alternative photographic processes using a traditional wet darkroom.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of Jennifer Haley as an employee benefits consultant in its Northern California Employee Benefits Division. Haley brings twelve years of experience in the delivery of employee benefits solutions, including fully insured and limited self-funding medical products, to EPIC's growing benefits consulting team.

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Risk Management Services (TRMS), a division of mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan), is expanding its offerings to include development, management, monitoring, and support services for Service Provider Governance initiatives.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Engines and Power Products Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., based here, has announced the promotions of two key employees within its growing OEM Engine Sales group. Randy Lockyear becomes National Sales Manager-OEM Engine Sales, and Tom Moskwa becomes Engineering Group Manager. Each assumes his new position immediately.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National LTC Network (NLTCN) and the 3in4 Association are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. Since the 3in4 Association's inception, NLTCN has provided sponsorship dollars to support the Association's '3in4 Need More' nationwide public service campaign.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than fifty film and television stars will perform “The Vagina Monologues” in an intimate theatrical setting with all proceeds going to charity in the V-Day LA production set for February 14, 15, and 16 in Los Angeles. Directed by Sheena Metal for the Ensemble Studio Theater Los Angeles, [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve Artists in Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millenniums of history. Make it a Father and Son assignment that projects one voice, and the possibilities grow exponentially.

CINCINNATI, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eMedia-Affiliates LLC, a company that creates compelling publications in interactive digital form, is proud to announce the premiere issue of 'CityScape Cincinnati' - Ohio's hottest new magazine. It is a page-flipping publication that incorporates enriched media - videos, audio, pop-ups, and sharing on a host of social media as well as email. And best of all, the magazine is free.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a move signaling an expansion of its commercial printing business, The Harman Press has re-located from its longtime address in Hollywood to a larger facility at 6840 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood (CA 91605), in the San Fernando Valley, and added personnel to its executive roster.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Valentines Day is traditionally for lovers but now it is also for laughers as Ruth Roberts Music re-releases the kid-friendly tunes on “Valentine Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone,” now available on iTunes and Amazon. “Good old-fashioned sing-a-longs never go out of style,” says Susan Nicoletti, Director of Operations [...]

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sandra Piller, performer of hit songs including “Days Like These” and “Love Goes On,” joins four noted artists in a special performance on Wednesday, February 13, at the M Bar in Hollywood. In observance of Valentine’s Day, all numbers on the evening program will be love songs. The event is [...]

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that eight employees as well as nine volunteers in company-managed communities have been nominated for 'Orange County Excellence in Community' Awards presented by the Orange County Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAIOC).

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data backup and disaster recovery and storage management solutions for Windows environment, continues to provide PC and Server users the most complete and reliable products since its inception. In order to satisfy the constantly changing customers' demands, EaseUS Partition Master now has been made compatible with Windows Operating System based on GPT drive and UEFI/EFI boot.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mass tort and personal injury litigation firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. today announced a successful verdict in the case of McCormick v. Cleaver Brooks et. al. (CV 04 2405, E.D. N.Y.), a suit filed on behalf of a client who died from asbestos-related cancer linked to the products of the defendant corporation, Cleaver Brooks.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Software, as an innovative software developer to provide cost-effective solutions for storage management and data protection, today releases new version 5.6 of EaseUS Todo Backup with a big enhancement on its software GUI and performance.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Interior Design iPhone app available free from Remodel or Move (RemodelOrMove.com) was named one of the 10 most acclaimed apps in 2012 by QualityIndex.com. The report, published January 7, 2013, explained, 'It's not too hard to find the best selling titles in the App Store, but what about the highest-quality examples?'

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Born and raised in Atlanta, John Waguespack will unveil three new works - 'Spring Forward,' 'Red Sea at Dawn' and 'Black Alaskan Waters' - which beautifully illustrate his broad range of artistic styles at Spotlight on Art for Trinity School February 4-9.

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Orange Leap's Shine Brighter Series features Matt McCabe from Pursuant presenting 'I Have A Dream: The Importance of Vision At Every Donor Level' on February 14, 2013.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Carolina One and the Historic Charleston Group announced this week the launch of a new website that promises to deliver valuable and practical information to buyers in the Charleston, South Carolina real estate market.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C-PAK Industries, Inc., a leading custom rotational molding company in San Bernardino, recently expanded its team by hiring 8 employees through the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's On-the-Job Training program.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Predictive Analytics group at Interthinx announced today the availability of new industry data for LookAhead(R). Powered by the patented Dual-time Dynamics approach, LookAhead can now be purchased with industry data sourced from Equifax and used by retail lenders across all consumer asset classes.

LANSDALE, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it recruited Jody Collup as vice president of marketing.

DETROIT, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Criminal Tracker!, by U.S. Publications, Inc., is newly upgraded and improved making it even easier for its users to quickly track criminals and sex offenders in real time within a 40-mile radius. Criminal Tracker! is user friendly and just a few clicks provide complete and current criminal profiles and photos.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annemaria Allen, founder and president of leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), encourages mortgage servicers to embrace a 'borrower-adaptive' attitude in light of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) final mortgage servicing rules.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The global telecommunications industry was not immune to economic forces in 2012 that slowed growth from earlier predictions, according to a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation. Spending for wireline services contracted in 2012, while spending on wireless services grew modestly.