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Drive Safer Sunday is November 29 – Reminds Drivers of Special Danger on Year’s Busiest Travel Day

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 11th annual observance of Drive Safer Sunday on November 29, 2015 reminds Americans taking holiday road trips to focus on being rested and attentive to dangers inside and outside their cars, says Road Safe America.

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors releases publication on alternative investments

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors has released a white paper discussing the role of alternative investments in a diversified portfolio. Many investors today are looking for new sources of diversification and uncorrelated sources of return. As a result, alternative investments have experienced significant growth, particularly among high-net-worth investors.

Venice HVAC Company Mahle Cool Air Sponsors Sarasota Chalk Fest Artist Craig Thomas

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island.

This Thanksgiving, Talk Turkey About Alzheimer’s and Long-Term Care

KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and it's also National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. 'Both topics warrant attention this Thanksgiving,' says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. 'The risk of Alzheimer's looms large, and the risk of needing long-term care looms even larger.'

Preparation Beyond the Normal for Greater Bay and Sacramento Areas Miss California Ladies

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beauty pageants are sometimes criticized for being overly competitive, cut throat and an advantage to the wealthy due to high costs of preparing for and participating in the pageant, says Stephanie Farrell of Miss Greater Bay Area, Calif. California's state pageant, owned and operated by Top 10 Productions of Southern Calif., works with several independent regional directors who host preliminary pageants that qualify contestants for the Miss California USA(R) and Miss California Teen USA(R) pageants.

Augmented Reality Enabled ‘GoLauderdale’ App Available on iTunes: Collaboration between Civic Resource Group Int’l and Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) and the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (DDA) today announced the completion of the DDA's modernizing Smart City initiative. The joint collaboration achieves the goal of designing and delivering a mobile solution that provides instant, multi-aspect navigation data. Residents, visitors and tourists in the city of Fort Lauderdale now have access to a broad variety of digital sources of information.

BJD Inc. is now armed with DrivenBI’s cloud-based BI technology to drive sales cycle analytics for successful growth and expansion

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BJD Inc., a privately held men's sportswear manufacturer, established in 1985, located in Los Angeles and New York, has selected DrivenBI's SRK to help transform their Sales Cycle Analysis. BJD Inc. owns several different brands, their most distinguished being Michael Brandon, Thread and Cloth, James Tattersall, and Park West. In addition to its online sales, BJD Inc. distributes to retail giants such as Burlington, Marmaxx Group, Ross, Steinmart, and many more.

Students Partner with NGOs to build Successful Social Enterprises in Developing World

LONDON, U.K., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A cooperative effort between NGOs and students from Cambridge and elsewhere is revolutionizing how Fair Trade social enterprises in the Global South can succeed by efficiently reaching foreign markets. According to Directors Savithri Machiraju and Amy Chang, the Agenda for Sustainable Development, in cooperation with Friends Beyond Borders and the Adelina Foundation, partners with students and local companies in poorer nations.

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. Reports a Profitable Third Quarter and Nine Month 2015 Results

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCQB:MDIT, the 'Company' / OTCMKTS:MDIT) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions announces its third quarter and nine month 2015 results.

TeamSnap Named by Outside Magazine as One of America’s Best Places to Work

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by 9 million people worldwide for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, today announced that it has been selected by Outside Magazine as No. 16 on its list of 100 Best Places to Work 2015. Each year, Outside Magazine honors the Top 100 companies in America that raise the standards for work-life balance, company culture and employee benefits. This is the first time TeamSnap has been recognized by Outside.

Estate Planning Council of Cleveland Honored as 5 Star Council by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Estate Planning Council of Cleveland will be recognized as a 5 Star Council by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils as a part of the Leonard H. Neiman and Walter Lee Davis, Jr. Council of Excellence Award program.

‘Oil and Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society’ Explores Commission’s Role in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mark A. Miller has published 'Oil and Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society' (ISBN: 978-1518810398), a new book that examines the complexities and impact of the regulatory actions of the Texas Railroad Commission on matters related to the oil and gas industry.

Grant Hier, Laguna College of Art and Design Chair Nominated for Pushcart Prize

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Nov. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announced Grant Hier, Chair of Liberal Arts and Art History, has been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. Hier was nominated as an author and will choose which works he wishes to submit to Pushcart judges for consideration for inclusion in their revered annual anthology.

MCT Trading, Inc. Acquires Assets of PLar Analytics, LLC and PB Pacific Partners, LLC

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 12, 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 it has acquired certain key assets of PLar Analytics, LLC, a provider of financial models for mortgage bankers, and of PB Pacific Partners, LLC, which offers consulting services on capital markets and mortgage servicing.

Sunshine Capital, Inc. Announces New President and CEO

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SCNP) today announced that Mr. Lindel Regis has been chosen as President and CEO of the Company. 'We are going to build shareholder value,' stated the new appointment, Mr. Regis.

NCSCA and World Renowned Scientist Set Out to Find Conclusive Evidence on the Chemtrail Mystery

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Potentially the most difficult environmental test in history is about to take place. Two volunteer environmentalists from the National Crime Scene Cleanup Association (NCSCA) are setting out to find conclusive evidence about the existence of 'chemtrails.' Award Winning Director/Producer Michael J. Murphy will be documenting this incredible feat, under the watch of world-renowned scientist Dr. J. Marvin Herndon.

MLSListings Inc and New Homes Navigator Offer New Tool to Expand Home Search in Tight Market

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MLSListings today became the first multiple listing service in California to offer New Homes Navigator - a first of its kind service that connects real estate professionals with new construction inventory for their clients' home search.

Stephanie Wiltz Design and Decor Reveals Exquisite Showroom in Southern Calif., Grand Launch November 28, 2015

ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It will be a festive time Black Friday Weekend! While shoppers shop, those seeking eloquent items for that perfect Christmas party or shimmering adornment for that New Year's Eve 2016 special toast, will partake in the grand launch of Stephanie Wiltz Design and Decor Grand Showroom Launch.

Attorney Brian Sutter Reminds Recalled Vehicle Owners of Florida’s Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Nov. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a three year string of record safety recalls from many of the world's major automakers and millions of vehicles affected in the U.S. alone, Attorney Brian O. Sutter of All Injuries Law Firm is urging owners of recalled vehicles to bring them in to be repaired or face possible liability.

Cute Kittens Lose Out When It Comes to Online Ad Sales

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Photos of kittens are cute, but clothing and food are where it's at when it comes to online advertising. PopMarker, creators of the advertising industry's most advanced platform for programmatic and in-image advertising, found that fashion and food are the most likely to lead to views, which can in turn generate cash for publishers.

Progress, Growth and Changing The World: Martial Artist Maria Turnhout Promoted to 5th Degree Black Belt

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, November 21, 2015, KMA Black Belt Champions is proud to host their 16th ceremony showcasing the new Black Belts at their Sherman Oaks, California school. The celebration, at Van Nuys High School Auditorium, is the culmination of a three month testing process.

Jennifer Vescio Joins TeamSnap Board of Directors

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, today announced that Jennifer Vescio, a business development and strategy executive with more than 20 years of experience leading top brands like eBay and ESPN, has joined the company's board of directors.

Sunshine Capital, Inc. Announces New Controlling Interest In Company, New Business Plan and New Corporate Headquarters

PEMBROKE, Fla., Nov. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Capital, Inc. (Pinksheets-SCNP / Pink Sheets:SCNP) today announced that controlling interest of its publicly traded common shares has been acquired by newly formed Delaware company, DIB Funding, Inc., which has ownership of the forthcoming diversified media company, Widjits, Inc. It is anticipate that Widjits Inc. will become its own publicly traded company and possible dividend shares will be issued to existing shareholders of Sunshine Capital, Inc. as of a future dividend date.

LeaseAccelerator to Host Educational Webinar on New Lease Accounting Standards

GREAT FALLS, Va., Nov. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management Software, announced today that it will be hosting a webinar on the forthcoming Lease Accounting Standard changes. The company's experts have been closely monitoring the latest proposals and comments on both FASB 842 and IFRS 16.

TeamSnap Ranked on Inaugural Top Company Cultures List Presented by Entrepreneur and CultureIQ

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, used by over 9 million people worldwide for organizing and communicating every aspect of team life, was recently ranked on Entrepreneur's Top Company Cultures list, a comprehensive ranking of U.S.-based businesses exhibiting high-performance cultures created in partnership with culture management software and service provider CultureIQ(R).

Massey Consulting helps Eli Global position for growth with Intacct ERP

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, a leading accounting software consulting firm, will assist Eli Global and companies with the implementation and configuration of cloud-based, best in class, Intacct ERP.

Teenage Walt Disney’s Scrapbook of Original Cartoon Drawings to Be Auctioned

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The only known existing scrapbook of original cartoons drawn by Walt Disney will be auctioned at Bonhams in New York City this month, Phil Sears Collectibles LLC announced today. Walt Disney was no more than 17 years old when he drew the 13 cartoon characters in the scrapbook. Two of the characters are rodents, drawn a full 10 years before he created his iconic Mickey Mouse.

Excessivism is Best Kept Secret in the Art World

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Art collectors have something to get excited about. It's a new global art movement called 'Excessivism' and its early adopters date back to the late twentieth century. The movement's founder, American artist Kaloust Guedel, explains that Excessivism is a commentary on economic materialism.

Host of hit TV Show ‘Hoarders’ Comes to Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise a 100 percent woman owner enterprise is owned and operated by Heidi Lamkin. She is inviting the public to her grand opening / open house on Saturday Nov. 7, 2015, beginning at 11 a.m. at their franchise headquarters.

Kick Punch Labs Invites Idea Makers to Disrupt Industries in Four Ways

FULLERTON, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kick Punch Labs, a web and app development firm, knows that idea makers might find the app ecosystem intimidating, but it believes that it's still an open market for people who know how to disrupt the current environment.

JOSEPH EVE to Host CFO Roundtable for Tribal Financial Officers in Minnesota and Oklahoma

KALISPELL, Mont., Oct. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JOSEPH EVE, a firm of experienced accounting and technology professionals, will be hosting CFO Roundtables for Tribal Financial Officials in Minnesota and Oklahoma.

EPIC’s Dana Liedel honored among the 2015 ‘Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising’

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Dana Liedel, Managing Principal of EPIC's Employer Services Platform, has been recognized among 'The Most Influential Women in Benefits Advising' by Employee Benefits Advisor Magazine.

St. Pete Injury Attorney Michael Babboni Advises Volkswagen TDI Owners to Seek Legal Counsel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of VW's admission of its emissions cheating device scandal, Attorney Michael Babboni, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh, urges owners of affected vehicles to consult with an attorney.

Realtime North America Integrates SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 into bioLock for SAP

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of biometric identity management and fraud prevention for SAP(R) system users with SecuGen's flagship fingerprint reader, the Hamster Pro 20.

‘Christmas Spectacular!’ Opens Nov. 15 at the Stetson Mansion, Florida’s Most Popular Tourist Attraction

DELAND, Fla., Oct. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Stetson Mansion, named by Trip Advisor as Florida's Most Popular Landmark Tourist Attraction, will re-open on Nov. 15, 2015 for its annual 'Christmas Spectacular!' Lively holiday tours of the opulent all-wood 1886 palace of famed hat maker John B. Stetson will operate three times daily through Jan. 15.