Tag: LOS ANGELES
Civic Resource Group and TransitScreen Selected to Modernize MTC’s Transit Signage across the San Francisco Bay Area
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group (CRG) and TransitScreen, Inc. today announced they have joined forces to modernize the transit displays in 46+ different locations across the San Francisco Bay Area as part of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)'s Hub Signage program.
Arab-Latina Sofia Hanan Runs for Miss California Despite Backlash Towards Arabs
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Regardless of America's focus on 'white nationalism,' Palestinian-Latina-American Sofia Hanan continues on her quest to become Miss California USA(R) 2016. The USA has become ultra sensitive to the idea of outsiders living amongst them. Fears heightened after recent Paris attacks and the on-going manhunt for its coordinator.
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.
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.
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.
Uproar Entertainment Announces New Comedy CD by D’Militant
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Darryl Littleton's newest comedy CD, 'Too Raw for Mainstream.' For Darryl Littleton pka D'Militant, no subject is out of bounds, no topic too sensitive, no commentary too raw. With his crackling wit, Littleton holds nothing back, unflinchingly delivering slicing and incisive social and political commentary.
Civic Resource Group International, Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering Forge Smart City Alliance
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI), Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering today announced they have joined forces to launch a strategic Smart City Alliance - a multi-company collaboration with the goal of designing and delivering a cloud-based, multifunction transportation solution that provides data and decision insights to metropolitan transportation managers, professionals and users.
California Physician honored for Commitment to Global Health
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Irene Bih Wakam, a family physician practicing in Ventura, California, has been awarded the 2015 Global Health Excellence Award from Student International Development Engagement, a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience and contribute to development issues.
EnvyCorner.com Halloween Costumes Exceed Halloween Shoppers’ Expectations with their Unbelievable Prices
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Envy Corner announces their launch of high quality Halloween costumes at unbeatable prices. The decision to move forward with this came from the President of the company, Armen Leylekian, a very successful entrepreneur whose business practices are based on customer demand satisfaction enablement.
Uproar Entertainment Releases First Stand-Up Comedy CD by Kat Radley
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the debut comedy CD from the dynamic and talented KAT RADLEY. Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy's National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the Final Four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival, representing her alma mater UVA.
Hit Web Series ‘Foster’s Animal World TV’ Takes a Bite Out of Cyber Bullying
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the first African American dog photographer, director Foster Corder has always had a special affinity and vision for animals. Over the years, his photographic and film contributions have laid the groundwork for some of the most prominent canine experts in the field. With his two hit web series 'Foster's Animal World TV' and 'Conversations with a Pit Bull' he has solidified himself as a preeminent voice for thousands of dogs, particularly those abused and in the shelters.
Comedian SHANG Host Big Daddy Kane SUPERFLY Release Party
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Gloria Goldwater opens our eyes to the Golden Age of hip-hop music, as it grew from a localized sub-culture to a worldwide lifestyle in 'SuperFly - My Untold Story of Hip-Hop' (ISBN: 978-0991356003). Her writing revisits her wide-eyed enthusiasm as she launched her improbable magazine publishing career, dedicating herself to a genre that was still unfamiliar to mainstream America and a wide array of artists who were just beginning what would become legendary careers.
Civic Resource Group Int’l CivicConnect Parking Featured on California Mobile Gallery as ‘ParkItDTSD’ App
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) today announced inclusion of CivicConnect(TM) Parking, the Company's high performing product from its 'Smart Cities' Portfolio, in California Mobile Gallery. The product was successfully implemented in San Diego as 'ParkItDTSD' and is featured in the Gallery under this name.
AMMCO-Hennessy Handed First Asbestos Defeat by Weitz and Luxenberg
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury this month handed Hennessy Industries, Inc. as successor to AMMCO Tools, Inc., its first-ever loss in an asbestos-exposure lawsuit despite the defendant company's self-assurances that the grieving family of an Army veteran and automotive parts store owner who died of mesothelioma had no chance of winning, victorious plaintiffs' law firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced.
Civic Resource Group Int’l Launches CivicConnect Parking as part of its Rapidly Growing ‘Smart City’ Product Suite
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced availability of CivicConnect(TM) Parking, the Company's newest addition to its rapidly expanding 'Smart Cities' Product Portfolio. CivicConnect(TM) Parking helps cities by streamlining and simplifying public and private parking for residents, workers and visitors.
Uproar Entertainment Releases First Comedy CD by Tobe Hixx
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Comedy saved Tobe Hixx's life! A skinny kid who was often teased and ridiculed by his peers, Hixx ultimately turned to a life of crime that included gangs and selling crack. After stints in both state and federal prison, Hixx chose to return to his first love, comedy. Uproar Entertainment announces a new comedy CD from Hixx, 'Laugh or Die.'
Apparelbook.net Launches the World’s First Online Direct Sourcing Network for Apparel Retailers
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Apparelbook, the world's first online sourcing network for the apparel and accessories wholesale industry, today announced the launch of its online marketplace, Apparelbook.net, and package of online branding tools and services. Apparelbook provides an instant and direct source for retailers of all sizes to discover new apparel products and manufacturers via its online marketplace, as well as complementary web-enabled tools to continuously build the direct relationship between the buyer and the manufacturer.
Convicted Actor Steve Comisar asks Celebrity A-List Felons for a Little Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Steve Comisar is an actor who was convicted of fraud and sent to federal prison. The media and Wikipedia have branded him a con man. Some of Hollywood's major players have served time and can relate to his situation.
Civic Resource Group International First Government Technology Provider to Bring Mobile Augmented Reality Product into Public Sector
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group Intl. (CRGI) today announced the worldwide release of CivicAR(TM) - the first Mobile Augmented Reality (AR) solution for the public sector. The new product will enable governments and public sector agencies to deliver information and services directly to citizens and communities in a highly contextual and easy to use mobile environment.
Weitz and Luxenberg Exploring Southern California Oil Spill Victims’ Claims
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg P.C., today announced it is investigating claims from members of the fishing industry, property owners and others harmed by an oil spill that began Tuesday and blighted the shoreline just north of Santa Barbara, California.
Former VMware Global VP Dane Smith Joins Civic Resource Group International as President
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group Intl. (CRGI) is pleased to announce that Dane Smith has joined the company as President. Mr. Smith comes to CRGI from On-Ramp Wireless, an IoT technology provider. In his role, Mr. Smith will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Company by working with the CRGI Executive Team, their Advisory Board, and community leaders to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies for implementing successful Smart City campaigns globally.
L.A. Celebrates the 71st Anniversary of D-Day, 70th Anniversary of VE Day, and 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrated philanthropists Jane and Bert Boeckmann of Galpin Ford and the Heritage League of the Second Air Division, announced today they have joined forces again to honor WWII Veterans at the 71th Anniversary D-Day Luncheon at The Proud Bird, in Los Angeles, on June 6. This year the luncheon will also celebrate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day, and the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. All WWII and Vietnam Veterans, as well as their friends and family, are invited.
Civic Resource Group International Makes Cloud-based CivicConnect Water Conservation Platform Available to Cities, Water Agencies in Drought-Stricken California, Nationwide
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced immediate availability of its award-winning CivicConnect(TM) Water Conservation and Drought Management Platform to all the Cities and Water Agencies throughout California.
AquaSonic Wave Adds Sparkle to Daytime Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This year's Daytime Emmy's stars will walk away with trophies and accolades as well as learning about a revolutionary new invention, The AquaSonic Wave. Co-created by Dean Kamen, creator of the Segway, and Master Jeweler David Bellman, the AquaSonic Wave provides a novel, time-effective way to keep diamonds and other precious jewelry sparkling like new.
New Book, ‘The First-ever Baligham Village Mobile Health Fair’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Margaret Galabe, author, award-winning humanitarian, philanthropist, and founder of Student International Development Engagement (SIDE), a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience, contribute to development issues, shares her experiences as a member of the team that brought this pilot project to fruition in this meaningful, heartfelt, and insightful, illustrated book.
MostFit Introduces Stability Training Tools That Initiate a Whole New Way to Train
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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.
Weitz & Luxenberg’s Anthem Data Breach Lawsuit Helps Kids, Too
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Anthem Inc. data breach class action lawsuit brought this month by Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C. seeks to protect tens of millions of children - and not just adults - affected by the health insurance giant's massive loss of sensitive confidential records, the New York-based law firm today announced.
Anthem Data Breach Sparks Class Action Lawsuit, Weitz & Luxenberg Announces
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against the nation's second-largest health insurer, Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc., following disclosure earlier this month that the private information of 80 million Anthem customers was stolen in a massive online data breach.
California Safe Schools Receives 2014 Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California Safe Schools (CSS) 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 (PR) and cause-marketing support to California Safe Schools over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.
Top 5 Envy Corner Costumes Chosen for Voting
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sexy Halloween costumes retailer, Envy Corner, is proud to announce the top five Halloween costumes that were voted to be the best costumes for women this year. Fans of Envy Corner's Facebook page picked the top five Halloween costumes, to create the ultimate 'complete costume.' Here are the 5 best costumes in order:
Halloween Costume Outfitter Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sexy Wear Avenue, a popular online vendor of adult Halloween costumes for women, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with limited-time anniversary specials of extra 15 percent-off discount on all products storewide with coupon code SWA15.
Segoma’s Next Generation Diamond Display Technology
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Segoma Imaging Technologies will be launching its next generation of diamond 360 imaging technology later this year. Segoma Imaging Technologies has revolutionized the diamond industry by providing diamond traders and buyers with what they really need: the ability to view any diamond - exactly as it is - in 360 degrees.
Five Queens and their Robot qualify for World Championship
MONROVIA, Calif., March 27, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Five young women from Monrovia High School and their rhinestone-encrusted robot qualified to advance to the 2014 First Tech Challenge Robotics World Championships as a result of their strong performance at the West Super-Regional Robotics Tournament held near Sacramento at the former McClellan Air Force Base this past weekend, the Monrovia High School Robotics Program announced today.
Cyber Monday Exclusive Deal at Angara.com and Great Gifts along with Site-wide 15-percent Discount
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Angara Inc. (Angara.com), the international online jewelry store, is offering some great deals this Cyber Monday. There is a site-wide discount of 15 percent on all orders. Besides the discount there are some unprecedented gift offers. The store is offering a great Blue Topaz pendant and a pair of Blue Topaz studs absolutely free on all orders.