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ALAMEDA, Calif., March 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nina G bills herself as ‘America’s Only Female Stuttering Comedian.’ Less obvious about this stand-up comedian, social activist, and author, is that she also has a learning disability. Both Nina G’s stutter and her learning disability are subjects in her new one woman show, Going Beyond Inspirational, which premieres on (funnily enough) April Fools’ Day! April 1, 2015 at the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda, Calif.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Weitz and Luxenberg P.C. has announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against Lenovo and Superfish for a recent case of laptop security failings. The suit was filed in response to the growing concern over computer manufacturer Lenovo’s inclusion of Superfish malware on laptops purchased after Sept. 1, 2014.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quik Pod(R), the original patented selfie stick for digital cameras, announces compatibility with the new Xiaomi Yi action camera. Voted the best selfie stick by the Wall Street Journal and used by tourists and athletes worldwide, Quik Pod confirms that it is working to distribute the original North American designed selfie stick to consumers in China.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Following the launch of SYN Rings – a revolutionary product that changes the paradigm of stability training – MostFit has just released the new Core Hammer to the market. If you’re looking to add a new dimension of intensity, explosive muscle engagement and core training to your exercise regimen, or for your clients, these tools fit the bill.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — *RETRACTION* (correct and replace) — In a press release issued by OPENCLOSE on Feb. 24, an inadvertent error was included in the 7th paragraph that referred to Agile Alliance as a certifying body instead of an educational and trade group promoting Agile software development. The corrected full-text replacement announcement follows: OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announces that it has hired Will Foy as integration manager.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tammy Mission has been recognized as a Power Broker and an Under-40 designee in the non-profit sector by Risk and Insurance Magazine. This is the second time Mission has received this honor, with her first recognition (also in the non-profit sector) coming in 2013.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Autumn Sky Wolfe was diagnosed with autism, the last thing on anyone’s mind was a singing career. Yet she now has an EP on iTunes and has been nominated by New Music Weekly magazine as Best New Adult Contemporary Artist as well as Crossover Artist of the Year.

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced it has hired financial compliance expert Joanna Shelton as the company’s next compliance manager. In addition, Shelton will oversee compliance for Mid America’s sister company Mortgage Machine Service and its flagship loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine. Shelton brings more than 19 years of compliance expertise to Mid America.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A security expert’s discovery last month that certain Lenovo laptop computers were shipped with well-concealed malware giving hackers easy access to users’ most confidential information has led Weitz and Luxenberg P.C. to announce an investigation into potential legal claims against the hardware manufacturer and against the malware vendor, Superfish, the law firm today disclosed.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — John Button, president and CEO of leading reverse mortgage software and technology provider ReverseVision, says the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decision to delay implementation of its Financial Assessment (FA) rules provides a better opportunity for lenders to get the required technology changes including: ReverseVision’s, HUD’s and other systems implemented into their processes before using these tools in their day-to-day workflow.

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iFOS today announced it has received award notification to conduct Grant Monitoring Reviews and Technical Assistance at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The contract is a firm fixed price contract with a five-year performance period.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it hired Will Foy as integration manager. In this role, he will be responsible for client integrations, project management, quality assurance and testing, the application of agile technology methods, and business analysis and solution crafting. (*CORRECTED*)

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., Feb. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc., values tradition. As a result, its pre-fabricated cabins, tiny houses and storage shed kits are designed to be constructed based on techniques learned from previous generations.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Coolmuster Inc., a leading provider of data backup and recovery solutions for Android and iOS devices, continues to provide users the most complete and reliable products since its inception. Right after the long Christmas vacation, Coolmuster’s developer Team took immediate action to upgrade Coolmuster Data Recovery for iPhone iPad iPod 2.1.28.

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Feb. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default servicing software, announced that it launched Quandis Loan Servicing (QLS), an end-to-end default management platform that automates and compliantly manages the default process from start to finish. QLS is offered as an all-in-one system and also as modules so various components can be leveraged by servicers based on individual needs.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Spodak Dental Group is offering a February ‘sweet’ deal for patients who are interested in straightening their smile. Patients will receive $1,000 off the cost of Invisalign when they enroll in treatment during the month of February.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), a leading provider of web-based quality control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been selected to present during the inaugural ‘Technology Showcase. at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA’s) National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference and Expo 2015 in Orlando.

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MorVest Capital, a specialized investment firm focused on providing strategic capital and analytics solutions to the mortgage banking and residential finance industry, is drawing mortgage servicers’ attention to the impact two recent changes will have on mortgage servicing rights fair value for FHA loans.

YORK, Pa., Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — IAAS Worldwide is pleased to announce the Onsite and Online auction late fabricating equipment for the lighting industry such as presses, assembly machines, strengtheners, ovens, grinders, forklifts and so much more.

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions for the mortgage industry, announced that the firm has now completed its integration with the MERS(R) eRegistry, making it one of only a few industry vendors to integrate with the widely used system.

MILL CREEK, Wash., Feb. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Huntron, Inc. is proud to announce that Techni-Tool Inc., Worcester, Pa., have agreed to an exclusive U.S. distributor agreement. Techni-Tool is a leading provider of test equipment, tool kits, soldering supplies, ESD products, chemicals, hand tools, and more to the electronic production industry for more than 50 years.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, announced seasoned sales/marketing executive Wendy Peel has joined the company as its vice president of sales and marketing. In this position, Wendy will be responsible for managing the ReverseVision brand, working with product development on system enhancements and broadening ReverseVision brand awareness among forward lenders and financial planners.

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matt McCann, one of the nation’s leading experts on Long Term Insurance, has launched a new educational website which will allow consumers to learn more about this important retirement planning topic.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Spodak Dental Group expands the team of eminently qualified doctors to include Daniel Torres, DMD. A local to Delray, Dr. Torres is committed to providing his community with superior dental care.

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry’s leader in compliant loan document preparation and driver of complete eMortgage adoption, announced that its entire solution set now adheres to version 3.3 of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) Reference Model.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Software, the global leader for the solution of data backup and recovery, storage management and data migration, today announces all their products completely support the new Windows 10, including Todo Backup, Partition Master and Data Recovery Wizard. And EaseUS also launches a special offer for the customers who want to upgrade to Windows 10 with the most effective data security and migration solution.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ellen Relkin, of counsel attorney with Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., has been named to the plaintiffs’ steering committee created by judicial order to facilitate lawsuits against the makers of the anticoagulant drug Xarelto, the personal injury and mass tort law firm today announced.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has promoted former Executive Vice President Mark Mackey to chief executive officer.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announced that Mark and Janet Hilbert of The Hilbert Collection donated ‘Evening Rendezvous’ (Watercolor on Paper, 10 x 14 inches, 1960) by acclaimed California watercolorist Rex Brandt. The iconic watercolor will be part of the college’s permanent collection.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) (the ‘Bank’) announced today that it completed a private placement of approximately $7.2 million of its common stock, positioning the Company to grow its Southern California Franchise.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A teenage artist’s protest against Bill Cosby for misrepresenting his TV characters and their messages is proposed as a nude statue of Cosby’s Dr. Cliff Huxtable from ‘The Cosby Show’ to replace the busts of the legendary performer displayed in front of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Halls of Fame. The Dr. Huxtable sculpture depicted with a saddened Fat Albert, created by young sculptor Rodman Edwards, is being unveiled by Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA).

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ARMCO – ACES Risk Management, a leading provider of web-based quality control software for the financial services industry, announced it has enhanced the reporting capabilities of ACES Web Audit Technology(TM) through an innovative integration with Tableau Software, a global leader in rapid-fire, easy-to-use business analytics software.

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — David Nour, enterprise growth strategist, and best-selling author of Relationship Economics(R) and Return on Impact(R), will be leading the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) at their 2015 Emerging Leader Conference on February 5, 2015 at the Loews South Beach Resort in Miami, Florida.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Kent Collier, J.D., LEED AP BD+C, has joined the firm’s Greyling Insurance Brokerage Division as an associate client manager. Greyling is a highly regarded specialty insurance broker and risk management consulting team serving architects, engineers, contractors, environmental service firms and law firms across the country.

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced that 2014 was one of its most successful years to date for both Titan and its correspondent investment subsidiary Titan Capital Solutions (TCS).

PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Belamere Suites of Perrysburg, Ohio is proud to announce TripAdvisor(R), the world’s largest travel site, ranked Belamere Suites the tenth Best Hotel for Romance in the United States during their announcement of the winners of the 2015 Travelers’ Choice(TM) awards for Hotels, ahead of legendary California designer Michael Taylor’s Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley and the Post Ranch Inn atop the cliffs of Big Sur, California.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, was named one of the Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 by National Mortgage Professional magazine. Rasori earned a spot on the list largely for his lead role in architecting and launching MCTlive!(TM).

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation (AIR), a new Long Beach based Arts Organization will be holding its first fundraising event on Sunday, February 22, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m. at Ernest Borgnine Theatre in Long Beach. The event is called ‘Fresh A.I.R. – a Broadway Benefit.’

COMMERCE, Texas, Jan. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Texas AandM University-Commerce has selected Regent Education’s financial aid management solution, Regent 8, to support the administration of financial aid for the state’s first competency-based degree offered by a public university. The program is entitled the Texas Affordable Baccalaureate.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) has signed an agreement with Phaeno Museum of Wolfsburg, Germany to create a never-before-seen exhibition of pinball art and science. This will mark the first time a major exhibition of pinball art and exhibits has made the journey to Europe.