CitizenWire Main Story Index ~ includes both national and local business, entertainment, and technology news, as well as articles, columns and blogs from CitizenWire’s editorial staff.
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Predictive Analytics Group at Interthinx, a Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) subsidiary, announced today the availability of a white paper outlining its recommendations for conducting stress testing on retail lending portfolios: ‘A Proven Approach to Stress Testing Consumer Loan Portfolios.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — In Cambodia, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Michael Posner met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, civil society activists, opposition leaders, and the representative for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on February 19. His discussions focused on promoting electoral reform, resolving land rights […]
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — It’s 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: 9781479256969) is the story of Shuvender Sem, who in […]
CULVER CITY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 Feb. 9, at […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Marriage Visa Help (‘MVH’), 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. /CitizenWire/ — Inventors Tom and Martin Bottorff announced this week that they have filed a patent with the USPTO for a product called the TMB Moulding/Trim Quick Release System (patent application number: 13459229; patent publication number: US20120272610A1).
GUANGZHOU, China /CitizenWire/ — 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 for fashion sandles from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Neotrope CEO Christopher L. Simmons today 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. This year, 10 U.S. based charitable non-profits will receive in-kind grants totaling […]
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On Feb. 20, ‘Market Wrap with Moe Ansari’ will host Ed Carlson, author of ‘George Lindsay’s An Aid to Timing’ (ISBN: 978-0615720371). There are many methodologies for deciding when to buy and sell in the stock market, and the right advice can be invaluable.
SAN MATEO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), 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.
BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Truebridge, Inc., a Boston-based financial services marketing firm for banks and credit unions, has acquired American Brokerage Consultants of St. Petersburg, Fla. The announcement was made today by Stewart Rose, CEO of Truebridge.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — Online magazine 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Officials from the United States and Algeria met in Algiers February 10-11, 2013, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation to counter nuclear smuggling, and border security. These discussions furthered a first round of bilateral consultations initiated in January 2012 to explore ways and means to advance capabilities to prevent, detect, and […]
SAN MARCOS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 requirements.
LANSDALE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Global DMS, a 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.
KIRKLAND, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Until recently, long-term care (LTC) 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — SafeToSleep, 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. The long-awaited SafeToSleep system uses advanced fiber optic technology to monitor baby breathing with hospital accuracy and stream […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — On Friday, Feb. 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, Pa. Weisman will discuss a great deal of the behind the scenes activity and what is really […]
TUSTIN, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Two Orange County leaders in sustainability, Alegria Farm 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. /CitizenWire/ — The 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 Arkansas.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
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. /CitizenWire/ — MCT Trading, Inc., a leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced today 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. /CitizenWire/ — Ron and Cynthia Peterson, the founders of Sobriety Navigator have 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. /CitizenWire/ — Housing industry veteran Elliot Light announced today the formation of New Home Nexus (NHN). NHN 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 […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Online luxury diamond retailer Angara launches their 2013 ‘Valentine’s Day Gift Guide’ with 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.
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — CMI Research, 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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, 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 […]
COSTA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it will be exhibiting at the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association 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.
NEPTUNE, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
PITTSBURGH, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Darian Capital Services LLC today announced its launch with 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.
YELM, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — David Fairley, president and founder of Website Properties, 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. An industry expert, Fairley is not only an established website broker, but a successful website […]
ANAHEIM, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Classes will begin on March 18, 2013 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. New Horizons of Southern California is a five-campus member of the largest independent IT training system in the […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Calumet Gallery announces ‘Edge of Thought,’ a thematic exhibition from fine art photographer James Maxwell. A native of Tennessee now residing in Pismo Beach, 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 […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), 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.
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
