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.
OXNARD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Chief Investigative Correspondent for Inside Edition, award-winning broadcaster, actress and mosaic artist Lisa Guerrero is not just investigating it; she has been rehearsing for it these last 5 weeks, with a fanfare on July 31st at the Oxnard Salsa Festival Dancing With The Community Stars Contest, says Salvation Army Oxnard.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — SecuGen Corporation, a world leading provider of optical fingerprint technology, announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California against Korean biometric company Suprema Inc. for patent infringement.
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces the availability of hundreds of experts who will speak to local groups supporting a new national awareness campaign. The campaign is titled 3in4 Need More, www.3in4needmore.com, and it is about educating Americans on all their long term care planning options.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CitizenWire) — nPulse Technologies has announced that it is now shipping the latest release of its HammerHead Capture Replay product, the only solution on the market today providing both traffic capture and traffic replay at speeds up to 20Gbps. HammerHead is a standards-based system which manages traffic data in the familiar, widely-used pcap […]
TAMPA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Telovations, Inc., a leading provider of Cloud Communications services to business has launched Speech Assist, a voice recognition technology for Auto Attendants. With Speech Assist Telovations’ customers can easily and cost effectively add speech recognition to their call flows.
CAMARILLO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — AMT Datasouth Corp. a leading supplier of value added printing solutions, announced today that, the Fastmark PT-1 battery powered portable thermal bar code printer is now available. The Fastmark PT-1 is supplied with AMT Datasouth’s proven proprietary PAL programming language.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — To celebrate the launch of its new website, Fare Buzz – a leading travel company based out of New York City – is giving away several pre-paid rewards cards through their social communities.
CUPERTINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — CarpoolAssist Inc., the web-based service that helps people connect to create carpools for work, school or special events, today announced that it has been selected by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district in Charlotte, North Carolina for a pilot program.
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Titan Lenders Corp (TLC), a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource company, now offers its Whole Loan Purchase Review (WLPR) service to institutional and correspondent investors. TLC is leveraging its extensive experience in whole loan delivery on behalf of correspondent lenders to complete an organic expansion of its service offering.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada made up more than half of the foreclosure activity in May. According to ForeclosureListings.com, there were 8,828 California foreclosure listings in May and 10,506 in June; an increase of 19.0 percent.
ELKHART, Ind. (CitizenWire) — TCL picks DEHCO Commercial to distribute its line of LCD TVs to the health care industry. Dehco Commercial has combined their HC20 technology with LCD TV’s made by TCL. The result is a pillow-speaker-ready (Intertek listed) TV system priced 30 to 40 percent below what is typically spent on health care […]
LONDONDERRY, N.H. (CitizenWire) — If you have a video on your website, your company is 50 times more likely to land on the first page of Google than websites without video, according to Dr. Sharon Livingston.
SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. (CitizenWire) — Millennium Administrators, Inc., a benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the City of Scranton to provide benefit administration services for over 500 city employees. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the city benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Active Empty Nesters, the free social networking site aimed at helping baby boomers maintain an active lifestyle, is proud to announce that Pamela D. Wilson, host of the weekly radio show The Caring Generation, will be joining us an ongoing contributor.
CHARDON, Ohio (CitizenWire) — e2b software, a business software developer, has been named a Sage Gold Development Partner of the Year for 2011. e2b software provides e2b 500 supply chain product extensions and Anytime Collect credit and collections software for Sage ERP MAS 500.
CARLSBAD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Carlsbad, California attorney Stanley D. Prowse is pleased to announce that on June 1, 2011 he became a Certified Family Law Specialist (‘CFLS’). Specialist certification is conferred by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar. Certification requires that an attorney devote the majority of his practice to […]
MESA, Ariz. (CitizenWire) — Long-time Chicago Cubs spring training P.A. announcer, Tim Sheridan, has partnered with Kickstarter.com to help complete a documentary film over 25 years in the making. ‘Boys of Spring – The Movie,’ follows Tim on his journey with the iconic, hard-luck, Chicago Cubs as both he and the Cubs attempt to reach […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Investor advocate and public finance watchdog Kevin Olson has launched DoNotBuyMarylandBonds to warn Maryland bond buyers about the dangers of investing in Maryland bonds.
LANCASTER, Pa. (CitizenWire) — In White is proud to announce the opening of its new couture bridal gown salon at 661 Harrisburg Avenue in Lancaster’s College Row Shoppes. An open house is scheduled July 15 and 16, 2001, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to allow brides-to-be to see the new gown collection.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (CitizenWire) — Charlie Allen Restorations, the Cambridge-based firm specializing in the renovation and restoration of period homes, has won two 2011 Preservation Awards-one each from the Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC) and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC).
IRVINE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced the availability of PowerGuard’s latest insurance solution for the solar industry: the PowerWrap Solar Project Performance Guarantee Policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — In honor of Independence Day and Thomas Jefferson, the author of our Declaration of Independence, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Thomas Jefferson Foundation as its Charity of the Month for July, 2011.
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (CitizenWire) — Prestige Imports, LLC is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Penthouse branded libido and sexual wellness shots: Per4mance Shots by Penthouse for men and Pleasure Shots by Penthouse for women. The launch is a result of Prestige Imports’ licensing deal with General Media Communications, Inc., the publisher of […]
TAMPA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Profitable Organizer, LLC, announced this week the launch of its new website designed to provide people with the necessary tools, products and support needed to teach them how to become a professional organizer and set up their own business.
MONTREAL, Quebec (CitizenWire) — ProtiLife Distribution Inc., a leader in the development and distribution of high-quality protein supplements for over 20 years, has launched its online weight loss program to the U.S. market.
RALEIGH, N.C. (CitizenWire) — Capital Business Solutions, a fund accounting and fundraising solution provider, announced today a milestone for DrillPoint Reports, an application developed by Capital Business Solutions for nonprofit organizations using Sage Fund Accounting software. Capital Business Solutions has sold its 50th license for DrillPoint Reports.
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — KnowledgeAdvisors, a provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced the release of its new white paper, ‘Standard Definitions and Agreed Measurements: A Common Language for Consistent, Clear and Uniform Talent Development Reporting,’ available for complimentary download.
HOUSTON, Texas (CitizenWire) — Utilizing the allure of their signature A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamond brand, the ongoing Whiteflash FRIENDS ARE LIKE DIAMONDS promotion on Facebook is connecting new friends and spreading the love of ideal diamonds. A trio of dazzling diamond jewelry pieces is being given away in the process.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (CitizenWire) — BioJet International Ltd. announces that it joins the worldwide Aviation Industry celebrating approval of bio-derived jet fuel for commercial use (ASTM International revised D7566). Concurrent with this approval, and to aid in development of the bio-aviation market, BioJet is releasing One Billion Gallons of Renewable Jet Fuel to long-term contracts.
CHARDON, Ohio (CitizenWire) — e2b teknologies, a business software and consulting services company based in Chardon, Ohio, announced today that it was recently recognized by Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, for providing outstanding customer service.
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — Dawn Westerberg, president of Dawn Westerberg Consulting LLC and authorized Duct Tape Marketing consultant, will speak on B2B Marketing, ‘The New Normal: Marketing Your Organization in Today’s Economy’ at the Sage Summit on July 12, 2011.
TAMPA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Telovations Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of cloud communications services to business, announces the acquisition of FeatureTel, the leading IP telephony company in North Carolina. The acquisition expands the Telovations network footprint, increases its software integration capabilities and strengthens the company’s customer base.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board’s Business Consulting Program successfully helped regional manufacturers and businesses become smarter, leaner and more competitive in today’s uncertain economy. The $1 million allocated to date in federal funding has helped employers avoid closing their doors, retaining 902 jobs and creating 204 new […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CitizenWire) — International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has been selected to provide closing documents and initial disclosures for Guaranty Trust Company, a full service mortgage company based in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — While ‘mantra-rock’ may not yet be a recognized music genre, it springs to life with the delightful onslaught of sound from Larisa Stow and Shakti Tribe on their new album, ‘Rock on Sat Nam!’ (Prema Shakti Music). The vocals are impassioned and the music soothes one minute and urges you […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — On Wednesday, July 6, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will honor 37 women from the Middle East and North Africa and their American mentors who participated in TechWomen, an initiative that harnesses the power of technology and international exchanges as a means to empower women and girls worldwide. The event […]
CONCORD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Gold Pan California, a gold mining supply shop located in the Bay Area, is full of suction dredge gold miners celebrating a line-item veto that Governor Brown made in the final State Budget today. ‘This is the vindication we’ve been waiting for,’ says owner Mike Dunn.
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — Buffington Homes, the leading builder of homes for sale in Austin TX, has 5 homes available in the Highlands of Crystal Falls. These Austin Texas homes for sale range in size from 2,254 square feet to 3,425 square feet and are priced from $249,990 to $305,110. All of the homes are […]
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — KnowledgeAdvisors, a leading provider of learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper (i) focusing on executive reporting needs based on survey research and (ii) providing insight on how they are accordingly met with KnowledgeAdvisors’ unique approach, Talent […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Nearly 120 mortgage lenders attending the Del Mar DataTrac, Inc. (DMD) annual client conference earlier this month cited the growing need for comprehensive training in light of regulatory changes, new standards for loan quality and compliance, and the need to improve profitability in a low volume marketplace.
