WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month.
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Skull Church Missoula will feature two highly anticipated bands, Blindside and Family Force 5, on Sept. 16 and 17
KALISPELL, Mont. /CitizenWire/ — Since its beginnings in summer 2009, Skull Church has delivered killer concerts from popular Christian artists and a clear gospel message to the Flathead Valley. Named for the place of Christ’s crucifixion, Skull Hill, the monthly event is regularly held at the Liberty and Strand Theatres in Kalispell. Fresh Life Church […]
Backbone’s Gigabit Steganography Detection Appliance Validated by team from Rochester Institute of Technology
FAIRMONT, W.Va. /CitizenWire/ — West Virginia’s Backbone Security is pleased to announce the results of performance testing on the 1Gbps version of Backbone’s Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS) appliance conducted by a faculty-led team from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
Austin-based Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems Receives $75K Grant
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, the oldest continuously operating non-profit organization in the U.S. focused exclusively on green building, sustainable development and ecoBalance design, received a $75,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation, the Dallas-based philanthropic institution dedicated to helping improve the quality and circumstances of life for all Texans.
Moog Synthesizer Signed by Jazz Fusion Greats Herbie Hancock and George Duke to be auctioned in Bob Moog Foundation benefit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Bob Moog Foundation and the Museum of Making Music are delighted to announce the joint auction of a Moog Little Phatty Stage II synthesizer signed by jazz fusion legends Herbie Hancock and George Duke. The auction, which benefits both organizations, will be hosted on the Bob Moog Foundation eBay portal […]
idsDoc system is the perfect complement to Avista’s sophisticated Cloud-based LOS
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, and Avista Solutions, a leader in sophisticated Cloud-based loan origination systems, have enhanced their partner interface to centralize data entry and create a seamless interaction between their respective systems.
U.S. enterprises and consumers are expected to spend more than $44B over the next 5 years on Ethernet services
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — US enterprises and consumers are expected to spend more than $44 billion over the next five years on Ethernet services provided by carriers, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation.
MCT Trading, Inc. announces whitepaper on Pipeline Hedging
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced the availability of a free white paper designed for lenders that provides guidance in secondary market pipeline hedging. Organizations can download the paper at MCT’s Web site.
Fort Launderdale travel center opening announced by RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Florida based RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches, announced today the October 11 grand opening of their brand new full service RV rental and travel center in Fort Lauderdale. ‘We are very excited about opening our new facility which will now serve South Florida’s growing RV community perfectly,’ said CEO Rob […]
Partition Wizard 7.0 released by MiniTool Solution Ltd
VANCOUVER, B.C. /CitizenWire/ — MiniTool Solution Ltd. announces the immediate availability of Partition Wizard 7.0 release to customers. The version 7.0 releases include dynamic disk support and various bug fixes.
$12 billion contract to provide program management expertise and support for life cycle management of enterprise-wide solutions in IT
CHANTILLY, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Four Points Technology, LLC is part of the 7 Delta Team that was recently awarded a 60-month, $12 billion contract by the VA’s TAC to conduct program management, strategy, and planning, and provide technical, systems engineering, and other solutions encompassing the entire range of IT requirements.
Alternative energy professional Jeff Sharer has joined PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services as Business Development Executive
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 that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Jeff Sharer has joined the company as Business Development Executive.
Sage ERP MAS User Group Meetings in San Antonio, Austin, Waco and Dallas to be hosted by DeRosa Mangold Consulting
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — DeRosa Mangold Consulting, an accounting software consultancy specializing in Sage ERP MAS 90 and Sage ERP MAS 200, will host user group meetings in San Antonio, Austin, Waco and Dallas.
Carnyville: An Industry Showcase at The Other Door
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Bands and fans will have an exciting new opportunity for music, merriment and much more as Sheena Metal hosts ‘Carnyville: An Industry Showcase at The Other Door’ every Thursday evening. Located in the NoHo Arts District, the premiere event will take place September 8, 2011.
Alternative energy professional Tim Kinsella has joined PowerGuard Specialty Insurance
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 that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Tim Kinsella has joined the company as a business development executive.
Buffington Homes builds Responsible, Energy Star Certified Homes for Sale in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Buffington Homes, the leading builder of homes for sale in Austin TX for over 40 years, is excited to announce their devotion to constructing energy efficient homes across Central Texas.
San Diego’s MCT Trading is 776 on Inc. 5000
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced today that it has been named to Inc. 5000’s 2011 fastest-growing private companies list. MCT ranks 776 on the list with an industry rank in the financial services category of 39.
Workforce Investment Board’s Lean Manufacturing Training Programs keep jobs in California
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board is helping companies keep manufacturing jobs in California. Six months after taking advantage of a Lean Manufacturing Program funded by the Workforce Investment Board, local employer A&R Tarpaulins has added three positions, including one inventory manager and two entry level engineers, and is […]
Fully Protect Your Windows Server with updated EaseUS Todo Backup Standard Server
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — EaseUS(R) Software, a leading provider of data backup, disaster recovery and storage management solutions for the Windows environment, today presents a most cost-effective server backup solution to protect the Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 environment. This brand-new version – EaseUS Todo Backup Standard Server allows you to backup your server system, […]
2011 MADE In Missouri Winners announced by Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship
MARSHALL, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship held the final round of competition for 2011 at the Missouri State Fair. The all-day event was held on August 18, 2011. The MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition is an event that highlights new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational […]
Web Insights Navigator with MarketSight for Secure, Direct Web Access to Research Data
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — CMI announced today the launch of its enhanced Web Insights Navigator (WIN) portal with MarketSight(R), an analytics and reporting platform that allows sophisticated statistical analysis of data and attractive interactive charts.
LRM introduces the new HydroDome 300, a low profile complement to the original HydroDome
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces ASSHTO H-25 load certification for its two unique, high-efficiency HydroDome(TM) stormwater chambers.
Long Weekend India Pale Ale: first of a series of limited edition beers to be introduced by Big Bay Brewing
MILWAUKEE, Wis. /CitizenWire/ — In celebration of Labor Day, the last official long weekend of summer, Big Bay Brewing Co. has introduced its Long Weekend India Pale Ale (IPA). The IPA style brew is the first of a series of limited edition beers to be introduced by the Shorewood, Wisconsin-based craft brewer.
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s employer services programs provide a lifeline in difficult times
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Debbie Heschong, owner of Joshua Tree Landscape and Maintenance, was experiencing the high cost of Worker’s Compensation Insurance, which made it necessary for her to utilize employment agencies for her staffing needs. According to the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, Heschong needed additional staff but could not afford it.
Miami’s Southeast Computer Solutions makes Accounting Today VAR 100 List for 3rd Year
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Southeast Computer Solutions, a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in Sage business software and implementations, was ranked 75 on the Accounting Today VAR 100, a ranking of the top 100 business software consulting firms in the nation by revenue.
In her book, ‘Portraits of Aloha Hope.’ photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses
KAILUA, Hawaii /CitizenWire/ — Each woman’s story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength. In her new book, ‘Portraits of Aloha Hope,’ photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN).
Mary Mortensen joins 360 Mortgage for Southern California Region
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Mary Mortensen as an account executive in the Southern California region. Mortensen brings more than 25 years of mortgage industry experience to this role.
Austin Texas based 360 Mortgage Group adds Kelly Vietmeier to team
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Kelly Vietmeier as an account executive. In her 10 years as a mortgage industry professional, Vietmeier has proved to be resourceful in the completion of projects with extensive experience in sales, customer service and products.
360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Maurice Harris as an account executive
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — 360 Mortgage Group, a privately-owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Maurice Harris as an account executive. Throughout his 15 years in the mortgage industry, Harris has exhibited strong leadership and financial strength, as well as a desire to maintain a strong work ethic with a company that fosters the personal professional growth […]
Sky Ball League airs on Sports New York across New York State
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Sky Ball League, an exciting, no-holds-barred next generation coed pro sport, airs the first part of the series semi-finals Saturday, August 27 at 10:30 a.m. on Sports New York across New York State. Sky Ball League is also seen nationally on DirecTV.
CMI: See Your Customers Through an Ethnographic ‘Lens on Life’
ATLANTA. Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Laura Winn, qualitative research manager and ethnographer for CMI, a full-service marketing research company, will discuss how bank marketers can gain a much deeper understanding of their customers through the use of traditional and online ethnographic methods.
August 21, 2011 marked the 6th anniversary of Bob Moog’s passing and 5th anniversary of the Bob Moog Foundation’s formal launch
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Sunday, August 21, 2011 marked the sixth anniversary of Bob Moog’s passing and the fifth anniversary of the Bob Moog Foundation’s formal launch. In celebration of that milestone, the Foundation is making daily announcements of new projects, branding and fundraising opportunities. Monday, August 22 saw the launch of the Moogstress blog, […]
CONIX White Paper Discusses Automated Filtering of ‘False Positive’ Duplicate Payment Suspects and Using X9 Addendum Records
MANCHESTER, Vt. /CitizenWire/ — CONIX Systems has created a white paper to educate banks and payment processors about how to safeguard themselves and their customers using a duplicate payment detection strategy that eliminates false positives. Most false positives result from duplicate payment detection protocols that mistake return item representments for duplicate payments.
Georgia’s Third Law Sourcing LLC ranks on 2011 Inc. 500
DULUTH, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Third Law Sourcing, a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting company, was recognized by Inc. magazine on its 30th annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Third Law Sourcing’s revenues grew by 963 percent between 2007 and 2010. The company placed #10 in Atlanta and #24 in its industry category.
That’s all folks: to be revealed live in NY this week, offbeat bronze sculpture from Daniel Edwards takes on teen sex symbols
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Images of the allegorical tribute to teen idol Justin Bieber, created by controversial New York artist Daniel Edwards, are being released by Cory Allen Contemporary Art this week.
U.S. economy hasn’t been doing great, but LTC Financial Partners has – makes Inc. 5000 four years in a row
KIRKLAND, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — The economy has not been doing great, but LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) has. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,483 among all companies, and No. 25 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the nation’s 5000 fastest-growing companies. LTCFP also made the Inc. 5000 list […]
Victor McKnight joins EPIC, California’s fastest growing insurance broker continues building North Bay Team
PETALUMA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of employee benefits consultant Victor (Vic) McKnight as a principal in the company’s Petaluma, Calif. office. McKnight brings 16 years of insurance and employee benefits program management experience to EPIC.
CEO of LightRow Pictures, Actor Zak Lee Guarnaccia Stars as Pancho Villa in SPIKE TV’s ‘Deadliest Warrior 3’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Rugged and relentless stuntman and Award Winning Italian-born actor, and martial arts expert Zak Lee Guarnaccia will next appear on September 7, 2011 as the lead role, Pancho Villa on ‘Deadliest Warrior season 3’ on Spike TV.
Event: First Annual Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day in California Sept. 17, 2011
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Santa Clarita Valley Constitution Day Foundation has been diligently working to plan and execute its first big constitution day celebration. It will be held on September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at West Creek Community Park. Admission is free.
Author Everette O. Lemons has taken the hit television series ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ and resurrected it, giving it fresh literary life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Author Everette O. Lemons has taken the hit television series ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ and resurrected it, giving it fresh literary life. ‘Jeannie-Centristasis’ (ISBN: 978-0557191406; Lulu Press) is just as much fun as the Jeannie who once frolicked across America’s television screens, says Randall R. Radic, The US Review of […]