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Page 285 of U.S. Business News issued by the Send2Press® Newswire service.



The FootMate System Receives Endorsement from The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine

COMMERCE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush has acquired a powerful partner. The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (‘ACFAOM’) has endorsed the FootMate(R) System.

Publishers Newswire announces ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 19 Interesting New Book Titles from 2014

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ list of new titles ‘worth a look’ that most have probably not heard of. This list contains 19 new books published in 2014 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishers, or ‘big name’ authors.

Titan Lenders Corp. Closes General Fulfillment Division, Exiting Retail Support in Favor of Investors

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it will exit its retail general fulfillment service offering, which includes contract underwriting, closing, funding and post-closing for retail mortgage lenders, effective Jan. 31.

The New PodTrans and PhoneTrans Are Free on Mac – Manage iPhone Content and iPod Music without iTunes

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iMobie Inc., an innovative Apple related software developer, today announced the updates of its widely-praised products PhoneTrans and PodTrans; the world-first free iPhone content and iPod music management software on Mac and Windows computers, which also break the rule of no way to transfer iPhone, iPod music back to computer.

EaseUS Todo Backup 8.0 Introduces New Backup Technology: Faster Backup and Smaller Storage

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Software, a leader in data backup and protection, today announces the release of EaseUS Todo Backup 8.0, a complete data backup and recovery solution with faster speed and files exclusion function.

Weitz and Luxenberg Wins $20-Million Verdict for Mesothelioma Victim

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The family of a former Navy shipfitter who died earlier this year of mesothelioma received a verdict of $20 million against a manufacturer of boilers that were insulated with asbestos, the law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.

SecuGen to Showcase U20 and SDA04PX OEM Fingerprint Sensors at CES

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SecuGen Corporation is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing its two newest low cost, high quality OEM fingerprint sensors, the ultra-compact U20 and the serial interface SDA04PX, at the upcoming 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Spodak Dental Group Is Now Open On Saturdays

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Spodak Dental Group is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is accepting current and future patients who are interested in routine, preventative and emergency dental care.

EPIC adds Shelley Dawson, Jon Greenstein and John Gaffney to National Employer Services Platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Shelley Dawson, Jon Greenstein and John Gaffney have joined the firm in San Francisco.

Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment Questionnaire replaces universal TB testing requirement for school employees, volunteers and contractors

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA) announces, effective Jan. 1, 2015, Pre-K and K-12 public, private and parochial school employees, volunteers (with frequent and prolonged student contact) and contractors are required to get a tuberculosis (TB) test only when TB risk factors are identified.

Five Reasons to Give Yourself the Holiday Gift of Long-Term Care Insurance

KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If you’re 50-plus, Denise Gott has some holiday advice for you. ‘Consider giving yourself the gift of long-term care insurance,’ she says. ‘It just might lift your spirits during the gift-giving season.’ Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leader in long-term care planning.

DocMagic Acquires Doc-Tech Corp., Further Establishing Market Dominance

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Doc-Tech Corporation, dba Document Express, a boutique document preparation company known for its exceptional customer service. The acquisition comes on the heels of DocMagic completing the purchase of award-winning eSignSystems in October.

Pacific Union Financial Signs with OpenClose to Automate its Wholesale Lending Channel

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that Pacific Union Financial, LLC signed with the company to implement its multi-channel, 100 percent browser-based LOS platform, LenderAssist(TM). The comprehensive solution will automate Pacific Union Financial’s wholesale lending functions from start to finish and establish complete data control and visibility over processes.

EaseUS Updates iOS Data Recovery Software for Recovering Data from iCloud

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Software, a global leading data backup, data recovery and storage management solutions provider, today released its newly-updated iOS data recovery software, EaseUS MobiSaver 5.0. The latest iPhone data recovery program comes with a series of new features. The most highlighted feature is that it offers users a new data recovery option: recover data from iCloud, and better support for iOS 8 devices.

Spodak Dental Group Offers $1,000 Off Invisalign Treatment

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This holiday season, give the gift of a healthy, straight smile and receive $1,000 off the cost of Invisalign(R) treatment. Invisalign(R) takes a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created personally for each patient. Spodak Dental Group is an Elite Invisalign(R) Provider, placing the company in the top 5 percent of providers worldwide.

Families Overjoyed as the U.S. House of Representatives passes the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (S.2746/H.R.669)

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘After six years in Congress, I am overwhelmed with the bill’s passage,’ said Laura Crandall, SUDC Foundation President and mother of Maria who died inexplicably at the age of 15 months. ‘This legislation marks the first time our federal government even recognizes the existence of sudden unexplained deaths of children after their first birthday. I am proud of our government today.’

Seattle Bash announces the 13th Annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash returning to the EMP Museum

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at the EMP Museum in downtown Seattle, December 31, 2014.

Mid America Mortgage to Integrate Affinity Lending Solutions

ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode, and Houston-based Affinity Lending Solutions, LLC (Affinity), president and Chief Executive Officer Scott R. Valby, today announced their intention to integrate Affinity’s production operations and branch network into Mid America’s mortgage platform.

TeamSnap Acquires Rostering Mobile App HomeTeam

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap, used by 7 million people around the world to coordinate their sports and other ongoing group activities, today announced it has completed the acquisition of HomeTeam, a mobile app used to organize team rosters, schedules and contacts, developed by Silicon Valley’s Crescent Computing. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Quandis Responds to White House Request to Partner with Banks and Servicers for New Military Personnel Program

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of mortgage servicing software, announced that it rolled out a website to help address President Obama’s New Executive Actions to assist service members, veterans and their families.

New Huntron Tracker 3200S adds capabilities to our Analog Signature Analysis (ASA) product line

MILL CREEK, Wash., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Huntron Inc. announced the addition of the Huntron Tracker 3200S, ‘This Huntron product encompasses our product history, our leadership position with Analog Signature Analysis (ASA) and most importantly product improvements requested by our customers. The Huntron Tracker 3200S also provides a unique bridge from manual based tests to our line of Access Robotic Probers,’ said Bill Curry, President at Huntron Inc.

EPIC Ranked #20 among Top Large Group Employee Benefits Broker/Consultants

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been ranked #20 among the nation’s top large group employee benefits consultants by Employee Benefit Advisor.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Book Lends Welcome Warmth to Last-Minute Hostess Gift Decisions

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pumpkin pie spice captures the essence of comfort and hospitality with its distinctive, subtle aroma of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and allspice. Now, thanks to super-foods author Stephanie Pedersen, the spice blend’s captivating flavor is no longer limited to the traditional Thanksgiving table and the pumpkin pie.

EPIC expands with the acquisition of Greyling Insurance Brokerage and Risk Consulting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has acquired Greyling Insurance Brokerage and Risk Consulting, Inc., a specialty insurance broker and risk management consultant based in Atlanta, Ga., with locations in St. Louis, Mo. and Tampa, Fla.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Receives 2014 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant

WILLISTON, Fla., Nov. 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc., is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2014 of Neotrope’s annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations and cause-related-marketing support to Guardian Angels over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.

EaseUS Partition Master 10.2 upgrade and ‘buy one, get one free’ to experience the new version

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS, one of the top disk management software developers, announces the release of EaseUS Partition Master 10.2 on Nov. 20, 2014. The latest version improves the WinPE creation process, no longer requires to download the components from the internet during the entire progress. EaseUS Partition Master 10.2 directly grasps ISO/system files to create WinPE bootable disk or Linux bootable disk. In the aspect, the new version improves the efficiency and shortens user operation time.

Senate HELP Committee approves Sudden Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (S.2746/H.R.669)

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The SUDC Foundation applauds the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on their passage of the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (S.2746/H.R.669).

MorVest Capital Completes New Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Credit Facility, Adding to its Market Leading Total

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MorVest Capital, in concert with its funding partner Customers Bank (NASDAQ: CUBI), today announced that this week it has closed another mortgage servicing rights (MSR) credit facility for a Virginia company, adding to its growing tally. MorVest Capital, LLC is a boutique investment firm primarily focused on providing capital and strategic solutions to the mortgage banking and residential finance industry.

East Palestine Schools expects to save $56,500 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The East Palestine City School District expects to save more than $56,500 annually by partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve energy efficiency at all three of its school buildings.

HousingWire Designates Jody Collup to its 2014 Influential Women in Housing List

LANSDALE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, has been named to HousingWire’s 2014 Influential Women in Housing list.

Weitz and Luxenberg Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Chrysler

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Weitz and Luxenberg announces the filing of a class action lawsuit in federal court against Chrysler Group LLC. The nationally respected personal injury and mass tort law firm said it seeks to hold the Big Three automobile maker accountable for economic losses suffered by owners and passengers of Chrysler cars and trucks that stalled, caught fire or sustained other potentially life-endangering malfunctions due to a faulty onboard computer.

Retired adult film actress Sunset Thomas flees life of prostitution

GLOBE, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Retired adult film actress Sunset Thomas – once called ‘The Princess of Porn’ – has renounced her career in prostitution. Thomas recently announced her departure from the industry during a recent, exclusive, interview with veteran Texas news reporter Ben Tinsley. That interview spanned various areas of Arizona. (Safe for Work.)

Paragon BioTeck Receives CE Mark Approval on Comfortear Lacrisolve Absorbable Punctum Plug

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies, announced today that it has received CE mark approval for the recently FDA cleared Comfortear(R) Lacrisolve(TM) Absorbable Punctum Plug. CE mark approval is recognized and associated with safety and performance in multiple countries.

EPIC adds Andy D’Entremont in Birmingham, Alabama

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Andy D’Entremont has joined Crawford McInnis, Brian Tanner and Wilson Long as a principal in Birmingham, Ala.

Digiarty Starts 2014 Black Friday Giveaway with WinX DVD Ripper Platinum

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Right before the holiday shopping frenzy, Digiarty Software trots out its Black Friday online giveaway starting with 100-percent off WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. The company revealed that this is the last chance to get the fast DVD backup software for free in 2014.

Dr. Tiffany Peterson Wins 2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrated business excellence and leadership at this year’s Luminary Gala ‘Dazzle Delray – Awarding the Stars in Our Town,’ held at the Delray Beach Marriott on October 24, 2014. The Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to Dr. Tiffany Peterson of Spodak Dental Group and presented her with the 2014 Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award.

New Book Profiles Pioneering Users of Neurotech Therapies

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Press announces the publication of a new book that profiles some of the unsung heroes of medical technologies: the brave people who were among the first to use a new or experimental therapy or device. ‘Bionic Pioneers: Brave Neurotech Users Blaze the Trail to New Therapies’ (ISBN: 978-0-9882342-2-2), by Jennifer French and James Cavuoto, tells the stories of 10 courageous individuals with neurological disabilities who made the decision to participate in a clinical trial or become a recipient of a newly approved neurotech device to treat their conditions.

Level Funded Health Offers Affordable Care Act Alternative to U.S. Small Business Owners

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Is Level Funded Health the new escape hatch from Obama Care for small businesses with healthy employees? It could be. Level Funded Health may just be the answer to many small businesses’ concerns over rising health insurance premiums because it can potentially provide them a 30 to 40 percent annual refund on their health benefit costs.

Help TeamSnap and Sports Feel Good Stories Choose the ‘Sports Feel Good Story of the Year’

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voting is now open for the ‘Sports Feel Good Story of the Year’ contest, sponsored by TeamSnap and Sports Feel Good Stories. The contest recognizes inspiring athletes, coaches and fans from around the world. Voting ends Nov. 30, 2014, and winners will be announced in December.

Perry Weitz to Co-Chair Perrin Conferences’ Asbestos Symposium

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Perrin Conferences has selected nationally prominent mesothelioma victims champion Perry Weitz of Weitz and Luxenberg to co-chair its fourth annual asbestos-litigation symposium Dec. 2 at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, the law firm today revealed.