FREDERICK, Md., May 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid-America Christian University (MACU) has selected Regent Education to assist them in transitioning to a non-term enrollment model and serve their growing online population. MACU needed a financial aid management system that would support non-term and borrower based academic year (BBAY) models. They selected Regent Education’s Regent […]
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NEWS: EPIC adds Kris Beale as Employee Benefits Senior Compliance Consultant
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kris Beale as Employee Benefits Division Senior Compliance Consultant in its San Francisco office. Beale has more than 14 years of experience in employee benefits, regulations, and the analysis of […]
NEWS: Biscayne Bay to Expand its International Real Estate Activity into Palm Beach County
MIAMI, Fla., May 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Biscayne Bay, an international broker headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announced its intention to expand its real estate activity to include Palm Beach County, starting today.
NEWS: HostBridge v6.62 improves integration, optimization for CICSR and System z, runs integration workloads, socket apps on the zIIP, reduces TCO
STILLWATER, Okla., May 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HostBridge(R) Technology, provider of high-precision Web services integration and optimization software for CICS(R) and System z(R), has released HostBridge v6.62. Complementing recent enhancements in CICS TS V5.1, HostBridge v6.62 helps organizations increase efficiency and service agility when using CICS, CICS socket applications, and DB2(R) in enterprise integration.
Moo, Quack, Gobble, and Roar: Songs about Animals on iTunes from Ruth Roberts Music
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From whales to snails, the late Ruth Roberts wrote songs about lots of animals. Now, sixteen of these classic children’s tunes are available in digital format on iTunes in the album “Animal Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone.” “These songs will get children singing along with big smiles on […]
NEWS: Texas Based Farris Law Group, PLLC Brings on Varsity Team to Focus on Company Growth and Expansion
DALLAS, Texas, May 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Texas law firm, Farris Law Group, PLLC, has brought on three new team members to focus on the growth and expansion that the company is experiencing, especially in the mortgage document preparation department.
NEWS: It’s Official: Blacks Voted at Higher Rate than Whites in 2012 Election and Black Women Surpassed Everyone
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition) and convener of Black Women’s Roundtable issued the following statement in response to a U.S. Census Bureau report released yesterday finding that about two in three eligible blacks (66.2 percent) […]
NEWS: Olathe Public Schools Selects Edupoint’s Synergy SIS Solution
MESA, Ariz., May 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint(TM) Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected by Olathe Public Schools (OPS) to implement its Synergy(R) SIS solution. The centralized, web-based solution will provide this high performing district with a fully integrated system designed to […]
NEWS: New Book Shares Adventure Travel Memoirs of Aloha Wanderwell Baker
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Starting at the age of 16, Aloha Wanderwell Baker became the first woman to travel around the globe in an automobile. ‘Aloha Wanderwell: Call to Adventure’ (ISBN: 978-1484118801) is a new book published by the Nile Baker Estate and Boyd Production Group that journals those adventures.
NEWS: ‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ by Loren Weisman slated for national release in August
AUSTIN, Texas, May 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Greenleaf Press announces the upcoming release of ‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ by Loren Weisman. ‘The Artist’s Guide to Success in the Music Business’ (ISBN: 978-1-60832-578-8, 7×9 Paperback, 446 pages, $19.95) will be available nationwide on August 13, 2013 and will be published […]
NEWS: Mortgage Technology Magazine Names Global DMS to its Top 50 Service Providers List for the Fifth Consecutive Year
LANSDALE, Pa., May 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, the leading provider of enterprise-class Web-based appraisal management software, announced that it has been named to Mortgage Technology magazine’s Top 50 Service Providers list for the fifth year in a row.
NEWS: Summit Industrial Flooring’s Polished Concrete Solution for Heidelberg Distributing
DAYTON, Ohio, May 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When the Dayton area’s leading industrial flooring finisher, Summit Industrial Flooring, got wind of the plan for the Heidelberg Distributing Company’s move of its Dayton operations to the former Cooper Tire and Rubber Company facility in Moraine, Summit knew their expertise would be needed.
NEWS: Summit Industrial Flooring Expands Operations to Charleston, South Carolina
DAYTON, Ohio, May 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The area’s leading industrial flooring finisher Summit Industrial Flooring is expanding operations and opening an additional base of operations in Charleston, S.C. The new location is needed to ‘better serve our rapidly expanding client list in the Southeast region,’ said Kim Powell, president of Summit.
NEWS: Orange Leap Announces Partnership with give2gether to Expand Online Fundraising into Social
DALLAS, Texas, May 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Orange Leap, developer of cloud-based fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) software, announced today their partnership with give2gether to enable online fundraising and peer-to-peer campaigns for non-profits using Orange Leap CRM software.
NEWS: SecuGen Releases SDK for Fingerprint Authentication on Android
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SecuGen Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the FDx SDK Pro(TM) for the Android Operating System. This new Software Developer Kit (SDK) enables software developers to add fingerprint authentication to their Android based software running on ARM tablets and smart phones. This SDK for […]
NEWS: Children’s Entertainment Network: A New Web Show for Kids
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There’s a new kid on the block – Children’s Entertainment Network (CEN) – produced and directed by Mark Rowley. This new web series launched in mid January 2013, and airs on CENkids.com.
NEWS: One Woman’s Mission: Empowering Rural Villages, Transforming Lives
AKUM, Cameroon, May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cameroon Partnership in Development today announces a program, Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering, started by Anja Schwarz from Germany, an adventure traveler interested in cultures, who prefers experiencing another culture as a member of that community, and in the process, finds opportunities to transform lives in communities […]
NEWS: Leaked 3D Ultrasounds of Kimye and the Duchess of Cambridge: Prenatal Portraits of Celebrity Babies in Upcoming L.A. Unveiling
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The leaked 3D ultrasounds of Socialite Kim Kardashian and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton have been fabricated into works of art by celebrity artist Daniel Edwards; concluding the artist’s ‘Celebrity Baby Boomer’ series that began with the 2006 controversial sculpture ‘Monument to Pro-Life,’ which depicted […]
NEWS: Odin Systems Inc: How Public Surveillance Will Change in the Aftermath of the Boston Marathon
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the weeks following the Boston Marathon, articles have been written about how cities around the globe will start to increase their video surveillance systems. However, just pumping more money into cameras isn’t a panacea on its own, according to Dustin Saylor, CEO of Odin Systems […]
NEWS: Mortgage Technology Magazine Names IDS to 2013 ‘Top 50 Service Providers’ List
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has made its third consecutive appearance on the Top 50 Service Providers list, issued by SourceMedia’s Mortgage Technology magazine.
NEWS: EPIC Named a ‘2013 Healthiest Employer’ by the Sacramento Business Journal
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage was recently recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a ‘2013 Healthiest Employer.’
NEWS: Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A, Exceptional’ Rating Two Years Running
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For two consecutive years, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.
NEWS: Teenage Author Aaron Ozee Already Within Reach of Poetic Fame
ADDISON, Ill., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Published at sixteen, Aaron Ozee has written and self-published four poetry books through leading online self-publishing company, Lulu. ‘Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm,’ initially released in hardcover, now will be available as an eBook through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Books, and […]
NEWS: LendingQB’s LOS Helps Ventura County Credit Union Double its Volume in Just 12 Months
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LendingQB, a provider of loan origination software, announced that since implementing its end-to-end loan origination system (LOS), California-based Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) has been able to effectively manage rapid growth, maximize productivity across operations, cut originations costs and ensure excellence in member service.
NEWS: Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center to Be Sold
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HVS Capital Corp has been exclusively appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa, a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of […]
NEWS: iFOS Awarded a $13.5 Million Contract by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
CLARKSVILLE, Md., May 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations. The contract has a 1-year base, for 4-year options and a potential […]
NEWS: DualCool Delvers Proven Results for Walmart and PG&E
VACAVILLE, Calif., May 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Comfort, Inc. (ICI) has completed DualCool installations on 12 more Walmart stores in Northern and Central California. DualCool is a retrofittable system that significantly improves the efficiency of rooftop cooling units (RTU’s) in dry climates. ICI’s patented DualCool technology uses a direct evaporative process to increase […]
NEWS: TeamSnap Named Smart 25 Award Winner for its Growth-Oriented Mobile Approach
BOULDER, Colo., April 30, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap, a mobile and web service for managing ongoing activities and groups, won the SMART 25 Award in the Smartest Idea category for its online management service and mobile app. Its mission is to take the hassle out of organizing for coaches, managers and parents. As a […]
NEWS: Last Chance to Register for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Camp Strong4Life
ATLANTA, Ga., April 30, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Located at Camp Twin Lakes and overseen by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s pediatricians, Camp Strong4Life caters to children struggling with their weight and dealing with the health issues that come with that struggle. While kids may have initial reservations about going, it won’t be long before they […]
NEWS: James Allen’s Natural Gemstones Bring New Color to Life
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 30, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — James Allen has announced a new line of natural gemstones to complement its high-quality engagement rings. The online bridal retailer currently offers a beautiful selection of blue sapphires, pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, red rubies and green emeralds. Natural gemstones are a great, budget-friendly alternative to traditional […]
NEWS: Truebridge Hires Senior Retail Exec to Help Banks Increase Sales
BOSTON, Mass., April 30, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Truebridge, Inc., a Boston-based financial services marketing firm for banks and credit unions, has hired Ken Wells as EVP of Relationship Marketing. In this role, Ken will head up a new unit that helps financial institutions maximize the power of their retail organization to drive more revenue […]
NEWS: AC Talent Agency Partners Up with NEXT Models
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AC Talent Agency and Next Model Management have formed a strategic partnership, as of April 29th, 2013. Anna Chudoba Womack, founder of AC Talent, will be in charge of theatrical and commercial bookings for SAG/AFTRA projects for Next.
NEWS: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County Appoints New Leadership
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County announced today the induction of Tony Myrell, Jon Novack, and Dr. William Sterling as chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer of the board respectively. The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board is a public-private volunteer board that oversees […]
NEWS: Mortgage Technology Magazine Designates Quandis a Top 50 Service Provider for Third Year in a Row
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced that is has been recognized as a Top 50 Servicer Provider by Mortgage Technology magazine for the third consecutive year.
NEWS: Members of the Hollywood Community and Military Charity Arrive in Washington, D.C. to Receive Congressional Commendations
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Congressional and Political dignitaries welcomed members of the upcoming motion picture ‘American Identity’ and representatives of the National Foundation for Military Family Support (NFMFS) to Washington D.C. to be recognized through special events, including receiving Congressional Commendations.
NEWS: EnviroIngenuity Offers High Performance Vertical Gardens for Home Use
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnviroIngenuity today announced its offering of hydroponic vertical gardens for use at home. The beautiful stackable garden systems make it easy to grow delicious, nutritious, non-toxic food at home using limited space and reducing use of natural resources.
NEWS: For the 5th Year in a Row Mueller Offers a Metal Building to a Deserving Texas Non-Profit Organization
BALLINGER, Texas, April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a helping hand again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. The campaign is called ‘Helping Hand.’ One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller […]
NEWS: EPIC honored as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in the Bay Area’ for sixth consecutive year
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has again been recognized as a 2013 ‘Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.’ San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal presented the award jointly.
NEWS: Food Finders Celebrates 100 MILLION Pounds of Food Rescued
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since 1989, when Food Finders officially started rescuing food to donate to needy agencies and shelters who feed the hungry, the nonprofit has collected and redistributed 100 million pounds of food. This tremendous milestone was reached this month, coinciding with its 24 year anniversary.
NEWS: Gunther’s Games Arcade Reopens on Broadway
COLUMBIA, Mo., April 26, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — An arcade and pinball gaming staple that stood in downtown Columbia for more than 25 years before closing its doors is back on Broadway. The official Grand Opening of Gunther’s Games is scheduled for Saturday April 27, with activities running throughout the evening.