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The Event Planner Expo in New York City Delivers Business Deals and Networking Opportunities

Event Planner Expo

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media is excited to announce its annual Event Planner Expo - a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Keynote speakers and hosts this year include Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Co-founder Gilt.com and CEO Glam Squad, an on-demand beauty app; Colin Cowie, CEO Colin Cowie Enterprises; and Paul Neuman, founder, Neuman's Kitchen.

Cowie is a celebrity event and wedding planner of choice for top celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian-West.

"This event is the cream of the crop. It doesn't get any better," Cowie says.

The Event Planner Expo promises to showcase ways that everyone from event planners and corporate decision makers to small businesses and individuals can transform their events when they put the three Cs to work: Connect. Create. Capture.

This not to be missed event boasts more than 125 booths and thousands of experts who run the gamut from venues and services to entertainment. It's the ideal place to mix and mingle while enjoying sponsored cocktails, gourmet appetizers and live entertainment.

"Anyone who attends the Event Planner Expo is sure to walk away feeling inspired, empowered, refreshed and ready to plan the best event ever," Jessica Stewart, vice president marketing, EMRG Media, says. "It's that feeling of power that comes through networking with industry powerhouses. These people are some of the top influencers in events and business."

Attendees can visit with exhibitors such as Edison Ballroom, Maritime Parc, Madison Lee's Cakes, The Butter Group, Eclipse Events, Scratch Weddings and more.

The bottom line? The Event Planner Expo is New York City's biggest networking event and showcase for the event planning industry.

"And, with more than 2,500 attendees, our goal is for attendees and vendors alike to build strategic partnerships, be inspired by the latest trends and ideas and close business for the coming year," Stewart says.

General admission tickets start at $45 per person, and can be purchased at: http://www.theeventplannerexpo.com/.

About EMRG Media:

EMRG Media (http://www.EMRGMedia.com/) is a premier, full-service marketing, event planning and publishing firm based in Manhattan. Over the last nine years, EMRG Media has garnered public acclaim and recognition as an innovative, corporate event marketers with an impressive roster of clients. Its exclusive corporate client base includes names such as Casio, Barclays, Ruder Finn, Conde Nast Publications and the Alzheimer's Foundation.

For more information about the Event Planner Expo, visit: http://www.theeventplannerexpo.com/.

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Media Contact: Jessica Stewart, EMRG Media, 917-940-5239; info@emrgmedia.com

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KCLI: Shareholder Issues Letter to Board of Directors, Believes Proposed ‘Go-Private’ Transaction Structured Unfairly

New York Business

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 9, 2015, Sherow Management, LLC, an outside shareholder, sent a letter addressed to Kansas City Life Insurance Co's Board Chairman in response to the Company's proposed "Go-Private" Transaction. Sherow believes the deal is unfair to outside shareholders and should be amended. Excerpts from the letter and a link to a copy follow.

Sherow Management, LLC
Eric Smallowitz
30 Broad Street, 14th FL
New York, NY 10004
646-480-4844

September 9, 2015

Mr. Robert Philip Bixby
Chairman of the Board
Kansas City Life Insurance Co.
3520 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111

Dear Mr. Bixby,
I write to you on behalf of shareholders regarding Kansas City Life Co's proposed stock registration termination transaction, detailed in the proxy dated 8/4/2015. In my opinion, the proposed 'go-private' transaction is wholly unfair to minority shareholders, both those small holders being offered an inadequate price of $52.50 per share & even more so to Institutional holders including Sherow Capital Partners, LP, represented in this letter by its General Partner. The Company's proposal would affect no positive change for holders of over 30% of outstanding stock but does in fact do significant harm to those holders.

I believe the Board of Directors did not fulfill its Fiduciary duty to protect minority shareholders' interests in crafting this proposal. The Board should immediately rectify this by fulfilling its obligation to maximize value for all Shareholders by instructing its Financial Advisors to fully explore all avenues for value creation. I urge fellow shareholders to clearly reject this proposal & force the Board to represent all Shareholders evenly.

Specifically, the go-private transaction is flawed & the Board's actions inadequate in many respects. First, the savings generated are insufficient to improve returns meaningfully. Second, remaining shareholders are left with no guarantee, nor any increased likelihood that the stock price now will trade closer to Management's own determined worth. The amount of shares to be bought in this transaction is small; on the contrary, KCLI's Board suspended its open market stock buyback with the announcement and has not detailed any capital return plan post the transaction's close. In fact, the proxy details many risks to going private to remaining shareholders including further reduced liquidity & even less transparency from management.

Third, the Board's duty is to all shareholders, not controlling family interest; any shareholder vote on going private should be a vote of only minority shareholders who stand to be left with a bulletin board listed stock issue. Fourth, the Independent Committee of the Board by its own admission did not explore all avenues of value creation for Shareholders, instead remained beholden to ensuring the lack of change of control from the current majority holder.

However, this transaction does in fact change the Company's capital structure in a meaningful way as well as its business operations going forward. The Company admits as much in the many risk factors detailed in the Proxy. Last, the price of $52.50 is inadequate relative to comparable transactions the past 24 months and does not reflect an accurate market valuation.

While I do not doubt the Board & Management's dedication to KCLI, I believe the Board has a made a poorly designed proposal & should change course on its own to benefit shareholder interests. I urge you to meet the Board's responsibility & examine all avenues of value creation.

Sincerely,
Eric Smallowitz
Principal
Sherow Management, LLC

Link to Letter: http://goo.gl/9dZ4TY

About Sherow Management:
Sherow Management, LLC is a New York Registered Investment Advisory focused on the Financial Sector. Sherow's proprietary method seeks to identify appropriate investment opportunities focused mainly on Small & Mid Cap Growth Financial Companies in early stages of their growth, including Regional and Community Banks. Founded in 2011, Sherow Management LLC currently has over $24mm AUM. Eric Smallowitz, the founder and principal of Sherow, has over 16 years of experience analyzing and trading U.S. Financial Companies.

More information: http://SherowManagement.com/.

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Civic Resource Group Int’l CivicConnect Parking Featured on California Mobile Gallery as ‘ParkItDTSD’ App

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.

The City of San Diego's owned non-profit organization CivicSD ("Civic San Diego") teamed up with Civic Resource Group International, a pioneering developer of "Smart City" digital products, to build a comprehensive parking solution to help streamline public and private parking for residents, workers and visitors in Downtown San Diego. This product provides real-time parking information. It is fully adaptable as a web portal, mobile app or digital display. ParkItDTSD features location-aware mapping and alerts, visuals, filtering tools, GIS integration, and the local operators are partners in updating the data. The app seamlessly integrates multiple vendor parking APIs and public and private real-time parking data so users can easily obtain off-street parking availability and general parking information on their portable devices.

ParkItDTSD is connected to CRGI's fully integrated Mobile/Data/Cloud Platform CivicConnect(TM). This connection will allow the City of San Diego to evolve the app because the future phases for CivicSD will include connecting information about San Diego events, neighborhoods and business districts, public transit, and more.

ParkItDTSD can be found in the Gallery by entering keywords in the search, such as City of San Diego, San Diego, ParkItDTSD. The California Mobile Gallery provides users with the ability to find services and information (local and state) nearest their location from their smart device wherever they are located. Inclusion of City of San Diego ParkItDTSD app in the gallery also provides the city with a unique location for any other apps they add to the gallery, in essence providing the city with its own virtual listing of their mobile apps for the public.

"We're excited to add the City of San Diego's ParkItDTSD mobile app to the California Mobile Gallery which further bolsters the public resources available at the fingertips of Californians," said Scott Paterson, Deputy Director of Enterprise Solutions for the California Department of Technology. "The goal of the California Mobile Gallery is simple - to provide the public with a single point of contact for all mobile government services and information. As of today, we have 35 unique local government apps and it is increasing everyday."

Dr. Gregory G. Curtin, Founder and CEO, CRG Int'l stated, "CRGI's signature approach is to connect applications and data through our CivicConnect(TM) platform in a way that evolves and continues to flourish over time."

Dr. Curtin further explained, "While working with CivicSD we kept in the view the big picture of San Diego becoming a true 'Smart City.' Starting with the parking app, we took it a step further and offered a comprehensive 'Smart City' solution, that will over time connect information about San Diego's arts and cultural events, neighborhoods and business districts, public transit and tourism. ParkItDTSD turned out to be a successful 'Smart City' app and we are delighted to see it in the California Mobile Gallery, which is fast becoming the biggest, richest, best Public Sector Apps Gallery on the planet!"

"We are proud and excited to have our ParkItDTSD featured on the California Mobile Gallery. The goal of the app is to make navigating for parking downtown San Diego easier. Now, with this added exposure, visitors from across the State, even country, can have access to this resource. We hope the app, as a parking tool and as it evolves to include additional features, becomes a model for other cities," said Reese A. Jarrett, President of Civic San Diego.

About Civic Resource Group International:

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. The most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRGI was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers, along with being spotlighted as "CRG International a Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Chief Research Analyst Matt Margolis of Wall Street Forensics. CRGI is a new breed of Company with a new signature approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/ and/or contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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Vexti Signs License Agreement

nanotechnologies

BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vexti Corporation announced on July 21, 2015 it has entered into a licensing agreement with Northeastern University and Brown University based on research and intellectual property in the fields of antimicrobial surface coating and surface modification technologies.

The license includes rights to patents developed at both Brown University and Northeastern University, and was executed as a multi-party agreement.

"This cutting-edge technology developed by professor Thomas Webster, formerly at Brown University and currently the Art Zafiropoulo Chair in Engineering and chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, will have a significant impact in many consumer, medical, and industrial services and products," said Terry McGarty, co-founder of Vexti.

Vexti is a startup company focused on the commercialization of nanotechnology. The company's initial focus will be on the development of products for the consumer, medical, and industrial markets.

More information: http://www.vexticorp.com/.

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Stemtree Education Center Grand Opening: Basic Science Comes to Life in the Heart of Vienna, VA

STEM education

VIENNA, Va., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stemtree Education Center will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 220 Maple Ave West, beginning at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stemtree takes a unique approach to providing students in grades K-12 with one-on-one instruction in science, technology, and engineering. The community is invited to see our facility first-hand and to learn how Stemtree differs from traditional STEM centers.

Stemtree is the first after-school center in the area to offer STEM-focused enrichment through hands-on projects and experiments which we have aptly named "workouts." Students enjoy learning outside of a traditional classroom setting through a highly structured, yet highly customizable curriculum. Flexible scheduling and individual attention ensure students can progress at their own pace.

Stemtree is the brainchild of founder Dr. Abdelghani "Bell" Bellaachia, affectionately known as Dr. Bell. "I created Stemtree to give students the edge they need to succeed in school, career, and beyond," notes Dr. Bell. "But we can't reach them with more lectures and lessons, especially after a full day of school. That's why you will not find a traditional classroom here. Instead, we ignite the kids' passion for learning by engaging them in fun, hands-on activities. We bring basic science to life through workouts in science, technology, and engineering."

Stemtree Education Center first opened its doors in October, 2014. During the week, after school programs are offered at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, with optional pick up at local elementary schools. Students enjoy snack time, play time, and workouts in science, engineering and technology, plus support for homework and test preparation as needed. A home school program is available weekdays. Summer camp keeps kids busy and engaged each year from June - August. Fun, science-related birthday parties can be hosted on request.

Please stop by on September 24 to learn more, or visit our website at http://www.stemtree.com/.

Stemtree Education Center LLC, 220 West Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA 22180, Phone (703) 281-7836.

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Transportation Futurist Simon Anderson to Speak at TransForum 2015

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International futurist and award-winning author Simon Anderson, founder of Venture Foresight, LLC, has been selected to be a featured speaker at the TMW TransForum user conference on Sept. 14, 2015 in Orlando. Anderson will focus on the near-future of trucking and transportation in his presentation.

Thought-provoking keynote speaker, transportation futurist, and author, Simon Anderson has been selected to join speakers including Jeffrey Baxter at the annual TMW TransForum User Conference. On September 14, 2015, Anderson will be speaking at a featured session where he'll be discussing new technologies and trends that are transforming transportation and trucking and how businesses and other organizations can better position themselves for an uncertain future.

The presentation, drawn partially from the new edition Anderson's award-winning book "Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow [Updated & Expanded]" (co-authored with globally acclaimed futurist Jack Uldrich) will discuss trends and technologies including automation, advancements in AI, robotics, and wearables. He will also speak about generational trends, the future of work, unlearning, and creating a corporate culture that can adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world.

"The world is being transformed by exponential advancements in technology and every one of our lives and careers will be touched by these advancements," says Anderson. "My role as a futurist is to be a catalyst for discussion, and to help leaders recognize opportunities before they become challenges."

In the past year, Anderson has addressed businesses and other organizations around the country and in Canada including Wake Tech in Raleigh, N.C., the Agricultural Service Boards of Alberta, in Edmonton, and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, in Bismarck. His work has also been featured in a variety of publications including the World Future Society's site - http://www.wfs.org/ - and the Austrian management magazine, the Hernsteiner.

Parties interested in learning more about Simon Anderson, his book "Foresight 20/20" (ISBN: 978-1592988945), his blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website at: http://www.ventureforesight.com/.

Twitter: @Futur1st

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Whiteflash Launches HD Video for Loose Diamonds

ideal diamonds

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced this week that it is adding High Definition 360 degree video to their website for their in-house loose diamonds.

Whiteflash is best known for their A CUT ABOVE(R) super ideal diamonds, which are considered among the finest diamonds in the world with proven light performance at the top of the scale. Currently posted to each diamond detail page on their website are actual photos and a collection of light performance images along with laboratory reports pertaining to all critical aspects of quality. Video will add a new dimension enabling the website visitor to understand the full beauty and light handling potential of these precision cut diamonds.

With hundreds of certified ideal cut diamonds in stock it will take several months to fully implement this initiative. In the words of Eliezer Eber Whiteflash COO, "We are excited to add a significant additional piece of information to our diamond catalogue. We have always provided all the key diagnostics on our ideal and superideal diamonds. We believe a comprehensive set of information is necessary for shoppers to fully understand a diamond. Now customers can experience how all that clinical data translates to dynamic beauty by seeing the actual diamond in high definition video."

Each diamond listed on the website will have a magnified diamond image, ASET and Ideal Scope light performance images, and high definition video. In the case of round diamonds in the A CUT ABOVE(R) and Expert Selection categories, the detail pages also feature a Hearts and Arrows view to demonstrate optical precision. The Whiteflash website features a page dedicated to understanding diamond light performance images, and a new page has been created specifically for understanding the new diamond video capability.

Whiteflash enjoys a national and international reputation for top quality products, information, and customer care. In addition to serving a remote audience through their robust e-commerce website, their Sugar Land showroom now serves a growing Houston area clientele and offers a full line of designer engagement rings by top brands including Verragio, Simon G, Ritani, Danhov, Vatche and Benchmark. Whiteflash is a member of the prestigious American Gem Society and winner of the 2015 BBB Pinnacle Award, the top honor for the Greater Houston area - the fourth largest market in America.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry store located in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas. Whiteflash is a proud member of the American Gem Society.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

VIDEO - clip shows the diamond rotating under a combination of hard and soft lighting: https://youtu.be/5QOkHQFHYPg .

Twitter: @Whiteflash

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Bank of Southern California Announces Coachella Valley Advisory Board

California banking

PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) announced the creation of its Coachella Valley Advisory Board. This board is comprised of prominent members of the business community in the Desert Cities region who will help increase the bank's presence and market awareness while providing valuable input to better understand the business needs in the Coachella Valley.

The newly appointed board members will advise and consult with the Bank's Executive Management team on product needs and banking issues related to the Valley's business community. The diverse 14-person board is made up of local business professionals with a broad range of experience.

"Our decision to create an Advisory Board in the desert shows the importance we place on better serving our clients in the Desert Cities area. Their insight of the Coachella Valley will help us as we continue to grow the bank in that market," commented Nathan Rogge, CEO of Bank of Southern California. "These members are respected business leaders and influential voices of the community and I am excited to be working closely with them as we continue to build Bank of Southern California's presence as 'The Desert's Community Bank' in that market."

Coachella Advisory Board Members:
- Robert Baltes, Owner, Baltes & Associates, CPAs
- David Baron, Partner, Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, LLP
- Michael Berk, CEO, LUXE Electric Golf Cars and LUXE Water Solutions
- Mitch Blumberg, Senior Vice President, Desert Arc
- Michael Braun, Senior Vice President, Wessman Development
- Anthony Caronna, Managing Partner, Caronna & Johnson, LLP
- Dennis Freeman, President, Freeman Building & Consulting
- Evy Hanson, Owner, Leap Online Marketing
- Susan Harvey, Co-Owner, Desert Pacific Properties
- William Healey III, President and Owner, Healey & Associates, Certified Accountants and Consultants
- Maggie Montez, President, Lee & Associates
- Dr. Sam Reber, Director of Sports Medicine, S.T.A.R. Orthopedics
- Dr. Peter Scheer, Owner, The Mirage Center
- Sean Wood, President, SSW Mechanical Construction.

About Bank of Southern California:

A community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals, homeowner associations and small to mid-sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. With seven offices in San Diego County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, Bank of Southern California remains well-capitalized, with a growing deposit base and loan portfolio.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Iowa Ag Sec. Northey Sees Business Standing Strong Through Soft Ag Market

IA Ag Secretary Northey

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey made a stop at Salford USA in Osceola, Iowa Wednesday afternoon. Taking time from his busy schedule, Secretary Northey wanted to make sure he continued his discussions with agribusiness professionals and hear, firsthand, the issues they face during the downturn in the Ag market.

During his 2-hour visit and tour, Northey had conversations with Operations Manager, Robert (Tom) Kober, Plant Manager, Randy Beckett, as well as Clarke County Development Corporation's (CCDC) Executive Director, Bill Trickey. Much of the dialogue was focused on the volatility of today's Ag environment and its affect on manufacturing and the local economy, as well as Salford's positive impact on Osceola's economy and growing workforce.

When asked about the recent market downturn and how he saw it affecting businesses, Northey said, "There are a lot of people still buying, maybe repairing used equipment, but it's not like everyone's shutting down. I've talked to people that have said 'I've been conservative, paid stuff down, and now's the time to trade or upgrade equipment.'"

For Salford, while the softer market has been noticeable, the impact hasn't been as bad. Through strategic planning and seasonal sales preparations, Kober assured Northey that numbers were looking good, even in the down cycle, which means they'd positioned themselves to benefit even more when the market rebounds.

"This will be a different market," Kober stated, "Salford brings something so different to the game - even with additional sales staffing - we've positioned ourselves where we can benefit - and be a benefit - throughout these changes."

Canadian-owned Salford Manufacturing moved their USA operations to Osceola in 2007 and soon after showed the company's focus on integrity, quality, and support of their employees was a priority. Bill Trickey explained, "CCDC gave them our Board of Director's award because, even during the downturn, they kept their employees on - cleaning, painting, and what-not. And when things picked up, instead of hiring new guys, they gave 'em overtime and helped make the changes needed to make ends meet. That's why they're one of our favorites."

Salford USA staffs 40-45 tradesmen and manufacturing specialists out of Osceola, Iowa. Their primary product is their I-Series secondary tillage products, including field cultivators, fertilizer applicators, coulters, and other field production attachments. Their company's foundation in Ag manufacturing, along with their founder's "Don't touch it unless we can make it better" attitude positions them perfectly for rapid growth and impact in a highly competitive U.S. Ag Manufacturing market.

"One thing that separates us from {the others} is the quality and strength of our equipment," said Randy Beckett, Plant Manager, "If it never breaks, and you can run it for ten years, you have something that's pretty valuable. And that's something farmers understand."

For more information on Salford USA, contact Robert (Tom) Kober, Operations Manager, Salford, Inc., 925 Furnas Drive, Osceola, IA 50213. Phone: 641-432-6036, email: tom.kober@salfordmachine.com, web: http://www.SalfordMachine.com/.

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Mark Miller Announces Candidacy for Texas Railroad Commissioner

Texas Politics

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Miller announced today that he is seeking the Libertarian Party of Texas' nomination for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2016.

Dr. Miller was the 2014 Libertarian nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner and is again running for office because he believes it is imperative for the Texas Railroad Commission to serve all Texans, not just the oil and gas industry.

"As Commissioner, I promise to transform the agency by bringing increased transparency and accountability, a culture of simplification and regular review, and a new focus on surface property rights," says Miller.

The only other announced candidate for the post is the incumbent Commission Chairman, Mr. David Porter. "During Commissioner Porter's tenure, the Railroad Commission was embroiled in many controversies surrounding oil and gas development in Texas," notes Miller. "Among them were appropriate regulations for wastewater wells that trigger earthquakes and eminent domain abuse by common carrier pipelines. Sadly, regulations promulgated by the Commission under Porter's watch turned out to be nothing more than window-dressing, resulting in additional bureaucratic busy-work, but with no substantive positive effects on protecting the Texas public. Even more sadly, this appears to be the usual state of affairs at the most important of state agencies."

There will be three public presentations of some of Dr. Miller's thoughts on the Railroad Commission in the Dallas/Fort Worth area September 2 - 8, 2015 (www.miller4tx.com/events).

"As I look at Commissioner Porter's issues for the 2016 campaign, where are the calls to increase transparency by changing the Commission's name and eliminating openly-admitted crony capitalism?" questions Miller. "Where are the calls for regulatory reform that are needed for a stodgy 100+ year-old agency? And, where are the calls to better protect personal liberties by putting surface property rights on a more equal footing with mineral rights?"

"I challenge all candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner to engage in a series of serious and spirited public debates over important issues facing the Railroad Commission," says Miller.

Texas Railroad Commissioner is the only State executive position on the November 2016 ballot. "Texas voters should insist on open and robust public discussions befitting this immensely important position and befitting our great state," notes Miller.

About Mark Miller:

Dr. Mark A. Miller, PE, is a native-born and long-time resident of Texas. Dr. Miller began a career in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer. Later, he received a PhD from Stanford University and went on to teach petroleum engineering at the University of Texas at Austin for 18 years. After leaving UT, Dr. Miller established a worldwide petroleum engineering consulting practice and was founder and CEO/CTO of a small company that provided software to the oil and gas industry. Dr. Miller was the Libertarian Party's 2014 nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner.

For more information, visit: http://www.miller4tx.com/.

Twitter: @miller4tx

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Jailed Actor Steve Comisar Asks President Obama for an Early Release

actor Steve Comisar

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE -- Steve Comisar is an actor who has appeared in dozens of movies, television shows, and commercials. He is also serving a federal prison sentence for fraud.

Through the President's clemency power, a sentence can be commuted and a prisoner can be released with the stroke of a pen. In July, Obama commuted the sentences of 48 federal prisoners. Comisar's petition should already be on the President's desk, ready for his next round of releases.

Comisar's attorney, Jeremy Gordon says: "Steve deserves an early release just as much, if not more, than the other offenders Obama is releasing. He has already served over 85 percent of his sentence for a non-violent crime. All of the other inmates being released are in prison for selling crack cocaine. The President plans to grant a lot more early releases before his term ends. I'm confident Steve will be one of them."

Comisar says, "I'm hoping the President will give me the same consideration that he gave to the other people he is releasing early. There are a lot of big stars who served time in prison that can really help me when I get out. With a little help from the President and Hollywood's celebrity felons, I really think I can make it. Everyone loves a good comeback."

Comisar's publicist, Nanci Ryder says, "Steve is also launching a non-profit charity that will help imprisoned actors. He's calling it, 'Stars Behind Bars.' Soon other actors in trouble with the law can get the help they need. We are planning a website, industry fundraisers, and monthly events hosted by Hollywood A-listers. This all begins when Steve is released."

Comisar, now 53, grew up in Beverly Hills with the original "Brat Pack" and has been acting since a very young age. He currently commands an enormous global, social media fan base which is growing each day. Without clemency from the President, Comisar will be released from prison in early 2017.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Nanci Ryder, Celebrity News
CelebrityNewsPR@gmail.com

ONLINE REFERENCES:
Internet Movie Data Base: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0131409/ .

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Comisar .

Official Website: http://www.stevecomisar.com/ .

Official Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SteveComisar .

REFERENCE CONTACTS:
Deborah Leff, U.S. Pardon Attorney: uspardon.attorney[at]usdoj.gov
Jeremy Gordon Esq., Comisar's Attorney: jeremy@gordondefense.com

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5 Bars to Develop the City of Sacramento’s Wireless Master Plan

DAS and Wi-Fi systems

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars, a leading innovator in DAS and Wi-Fi wireless services for intelligent infrastructure, announced today an agreement to develop the City of Sacramento's Wireless Master Plan.

5 Bars has entered into an agreement to deliver a high speed wireless connectivity Master Plan for the City of Sacramento and when fully implemented, will provide the ability for all citizens to publicly access high speed wireless internet in key areas. This capability supports intelligent infrastructure technologies providing Sacramento new capabilities, strong benefits to its economy, and a modern framework to create a livable, sustainable, smart city.

"This initiative supports the City's IT Digital Strategy and is in alignment with Mayor Johnson's move toward City 3.0," said Sacramento CIO, Maria MacGunigal.

"We are delighted to work with the city's progressive leadership to contribute technologies and a smart infrastructure that will positively impact its citizens for many years to come," said Karen Sessions, 5 Bars Chief External Affairs Officer. "Smart infrastructure is the backbone of a progressive city economy, and urban development projects such as this create a smart network, help integrate hardware, software and data that work holistically, to improve quality of life, sustainability and efficiencies in metropolitan areas. The 5 Bars team will work with Sacramento to help implement its visionary 'Cities 3.0' master plan towards a renaissance of urban innovation."

About 5 Bars:

5 BARS(TM) is an Irvine, California based premier neutral host provider that delivers state-of-the-art DAS and Wi-Fi systems for communities, venues, stadiums and properties. Venues that carry the 5 BARS(TM) certification possess the highest standards of wireless connectivity.

About 5 Bars Media:

5 Bars Media provides in-venue applications delivered over the Wi-Fi network. Our app enterprise helps venues communicate and engage with guests through their mobile devices.

About 5 Bars Communities:

5 Bars Communities(TM) provides Municipal Wireless Master Planning and management of network infrastructure including cell tower, outdoor small cells and distributed antenna systems. The 5 Bars team has experience designing and developing over 500 wireless projects nationwide.

More information: http://www.5bars.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Raylene Gonzalez
5 Bars
(949) 933-8137
raylene.gonzalez@5bars.com

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EPIC’s Daniel Houston to Speak on Insurance and Risk Management Issues for Cyber, Technology, Media and Privacy at CFO Risk Management Summit

Daniel Houston

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cyber threats are one of the most significant risks businesses and individuals face today, says EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants. High profile breaches in the past few years have highlighted the substantial impact and significant costs associated with these attacks. And the breaches we hear about are just the tip of the iceberg, since information about an attack may not be revealed to the public if no personal data is stolen.

Becoming more informed about cyber risks is an important first step in arming yourself and your business. That's the focus of an address by EPIC's Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, Dan Houston, at the CFO Risk Management Summit in Boston on September 11.

Mr. Houston's presentation, "Cyber, Technology, Media and Privacy Risk Management and Insurance" will provide insights into how you can better protect your business from cyber, technology, media, and privacy risks; methods of attack; relevant federal and state laws; the FBI's role in cybercrime; how to protect your organization from these risks; and what to do if a data breach happens to you.

What: Presentation on "Cyber, Technology, Media and Privacy Risk Management and Insurance."

When: Friday, September 11, 2015 - 2 p.m.

Who: Daniel W. Houston, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.

Where: CFO Risk Management Summit, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, Mass.

About the Presenter, Daniel W. Houston:

Mr. Houston is Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants. Prior to joining EPIC in August 2006, he was Senior Vice President and Vice President/ Producer with Marsh, Alexander & Alexander (Aon) and Willis/HRH. He has also served as Director of Risk Management and Insurance Worldwide for Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company and NCR Corporation. While working for NCR he co-developed the first cyber insurance policy and risk management response.

Author of over 500 articles, texts and educational courses on risk management, insurance, analytics, contractual risk transfer, music, religion and law, Mr. Houston is the recipient of The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.'s (RIMS) prestigious "Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award," and was named "2010 Insurance and Risk Management Professional of the Year." Dan was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal and CNBC for his work with the endangered panda program. He is a member of and/or serves on a number of boards, notably the Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM), Japan-America Business Council, Federal Reserve Bank, Advanced Risk Management Panel, Defense Research Institute, Eisenhower (after his great uncle Dwight D. Eisenhower) Academy and is a founding member of the International Risk Management Federation in Helsinki, Finland.

About the CFO Risk Management Summit:

The CFO Risk Management Summit held September 10 and 11 in Boston, brings together the best Senior Risk Management and Finance professionals for a thought leading summit acclaimed for its innovative insight. For more information on the CFO Risk Management Summit and to register, go to: http://theinnovationenterprise.com/summits/risk-management-summit-2015-boston .

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007 EPIC has driven revenue from $5 million to $150 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's 'Best Places to Work' lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital. To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Coalition Makes Pet Industry History – Pet Bloggers Break Records with Reduction of Waste

pet industry

THORNTON, Colo., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Going green is not only the right thing to do but also cool, hip, environmentally responsible, and ripe for disruption. Shaking things up with a near zero-waste successful initiative, BlogPaws, in conjunction with Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) and Only Natural Pet, recently surpassed goals and made pet industry history.

BlogPaws hosts a yearly conference featuring largest professional network of pet bloggers and social media enthusiasts. During its 7th Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, recently, efforts focused on achieving as close to a "zero-waste" event as possible. By reducing the environmental footprint of the conference, diverting waste from the landfill, and educating conference participants about waste issues related to the pet industry, the outcome soared!

With an environmental goal to divert 65 percent of event waste from going to the landfill, this partnership created astounding first time achievement of 78 percent! Impacts of this effort are likened to saving the amount of carbon dioxide released by driving 1,800 miles, or the same amount of energy generated by a hamster running on a wheel for over 3,000 years!

"The key to our success this year is primarily due to the stellar hands-on team provided by Only Natural Pet and the Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition," Caitlyn Bolton, Executive Director, Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition, shared. "Working for months ahead of the event, we identified local waste haulers that could find a better home for all different types of waste from compost and organic matter to shrink wrap and recycling."

By the numbers, the partnership reducing waste by diverting:
* 1,320 pounds of recycling.
* 380 pounds of compost.
* 62 percent reduction of paper for conference schedules.

Attendees of the pet-welcoming BlogPaws Conference offered supportive feedback, indicating a hands-on willingness to participate and embrace the waste initiative. Survey responses indicated 80 percent felt the partnership's demonstration of environmental commitment is either "very important" or "important" to them.

"We hope to identify more ways for our community to engage in environmental issues at future BlogPaws events and plan to expand this program next year," remarked Chloe DiVita, Director of Programs and Events at BlogPaws.

The Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition is a collaborative membership organization that works with pet industry leaders to improve their sustainability performance.

About BlogPaws:

BlogPaws is the largest professional network of pet bloggers and social media enthusiasts and hosts a yearly conference and year-round education, programs, and opportunities between bloggers and brands. BlogPaws is owned by Pet360, Inc. - a division of PetSmart. http://www.blogpaws.com/.

About Only Natural Pet:

Only Natural Pet is a complete line of natural pet supplies specifically formulated by a holistic veterinarian to be biologically appropriate for cats and dogs. http://www.OnlyNaturalPet.com/.

About the Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition:

The Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition strives to be the leading organization for sustainable advancement in the pet industry. They promote creative collaboration throughout the pet industry that prioritizes business minded solutions for sincere environmental improvement. http://www.petsustainability.org/.

PISC Media Contact:
Caitlyn Bolton, cbolton@natcapsolutions.org

BlogPaws Media Contact:
Carol Bryant, 610-276-1855, carol@blogpaws.com

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Verify Smart Corporation Acquires Controlling Interest in Surf Smart Solutions, LLC

financial fraud prevention

FERNLEY, Nev., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTCBB: VSMR / OTCMKTS:VSMR), a global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution to the mobile channel, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 55 percent of Surf Smart Solutions, LLC a Wyoming based online software security company. Surf Smart Solutions markets patented anti-keylogging software through its web portal www.iSurfSmart.com and numerous other affiliated sites.

A keylogger is a malicious software program, usually called "spyware" or "malware," that records every keystroke made on a keyboard including mobile devices. Keyloggers can be installed without the user's knowledge or consent when visiting a website, reading an e-mail, installing a program, or performing other typical activities. Once installed, the keylogger records all keystrokes, and then e-mails the information and other data to the computer hacker.

Surf Smart keystroke encryption secures everything you type, in real time, at the point of origin (when you type on the keyboard), making your keystrokes invisible to undetected keyloggers hiding on your computer.

"This acquisition strengthens Verify Smart's position in the identity verification and computer security market place and positions us to take a leading role in combating the growing cybersecurity problem," commented Anthony Cinotti, President of Verify Smart Corp. "The most successful way to protect your keystrokes is by installing iSurfSMart anti-keylogging software in addition to your existing anti-virus software."

About Verify Smart Corporation:

Verify Smart Corp is an international technology company that develops and markets innovative solutions for the global wireless market. The company markets and licenses specialized applications for the prevention of debit/credit card and electronic transaction fraud in the global marketplace.

The company's patented technology, United States Patent No. 8,285,648 and various international patents dramatically reduces fraud for consumer clients, credit card companies, financial institutions and merchants by identifying the user in an electronic transaction.

The company is also focused on delivering and marketing innovative wireless channel solutions for Consumer Brands, Educational Institutions and primarily the Sports and Entertainment industries.

For more information, visit: http://www.verifysmartcorp.com/.

Contact Info:
Verify Smart Corporation Investor Relations
Info@verifysmartcorp.com
775-575-5897

Surf Smart Solutions, LLC
http://www.iSurfSmart.com/.

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U.S. Government Approves EB-5 Investment for Caffe Primo San Diego

EB-5 program

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PDC Capital Group announced that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has approved an I-526 petition filed by an investor in a new Caffe Primo restaurant in San Diego.

An I-526 petition approval evidences that the investment made through the EB-5 program - in which foreign nationals may apply for a green card when they invest at least $500,000 in a U.S. business that creates 10 jobs - fulfills all legal requirements for the program.

Caffe Primo's San Diego location opened in July in the downtown area, within walking distance of the city's Gaslamp Quarter. Caffe Primo is a European-style gathering spot famous for its hand-made premium gelato, sorbetto and panini. Existing Caffe Primo restaurants are located in West Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim's Center Street Promenade.

"We are thrilled about the I-526 approval for Caffe Primo San Diego," said Richard Shinn, President of PDC Capital Group. "This is a wonderful project that will enhance the economic vitality of downtown San Diego and create new jobs, which is always the goal for EB-5 investment."

About PDC Capital Group: PDC Capital Group, LLC, is a private equity firm specializing in real estate development and financing including EB-5 investment projects. PDC identifies and helps develop investment opportunities for immigrant investors applying for U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 visa program. Through its concierge service, PDC Capital Group assists immigrant investors to transition to life in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.pdccapitalgroup.com/.

Go to PDC Capital Group's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pdccapitalgroup .

Go to PDC's Twitter Feed: @PDCCapitalGrp - https://twitter.com/PDCCapitalGrp .

MEDIA CONTACT:
Derrick Walker
Director, Corporate Communications
949-342-7243
derrick@pdccap.com

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Auction at USS-POSCO Industries Offers Excess and Disused MRO Spares Opportunities in September Online Auction

flat rolled steel

PITTSBURG, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- USS-POSCO Industries (UPI), a large West Coast steel mill, has announced that it will be selling a variety of excess and disused MRO items through a second upcoming online auction. According to IAAS Worldwide who is presenting the auction, among the many items to be listed will be: large power transformers, bearings of all sizes and configurations, cylinders, a Alfa-Laval oil separator, a Durco pump, Midget King hoist parts, valves, gears, pipe and hose fittings, electrical parts, PLCs, PC Boards, and instrumentation.

The online auction will take place over a five-day period, beginning September 21, 2015 and continuing through September 25, 2015. It will be conducted on the BidSpotter.com website by IAAS Worldwide.

Alan Loeser, Director of IAAS Worldwide auction house says that there are many items for the company or person looking for electrical parts, gears, couplings, bearings, valves and gearboxes. Loeser says that interested buyers of these items can bid online real time through the auction site Bidspotter (www.bidspotter.com).

As always, IAAS Worldwide terms of payment include cash, credit card, company or personal check with a bank letter of guarantee, cashier's check, or wire transfer. Organization and payment for removal of purchased items are fully the responsibility of the buyer. Visit www.iaasworldwide.com for complete terms of sale. There is a 16.5% buyer's premium online.

For open sale and auction inquiries visit http://www.iaasworldwide.com/ or call Alan D. Loeser, IAAS Worldwide at 717-235-8299. PA License # AUOO3740R held by Alan D. Loeser Sr., member, National Auctioneers Association.

UPI is a world-class manufacturer of flat rolled steel that produces more than one million tons of cold rolled, galvanized and tin coils annually. UPI's Pittsburg, California facility has been producing steel for over 100 years and it currently maintains a workforce of approximately 750 people.

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Twitter: @IAAS_Worldwide

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Mulch Manufacturing Inc. Selects Katz Marketing Solutions as Marketing Agency-of-Record

packaged mulch products

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mulch Manufacturing Inc., a leader in packaged mulch manufacturing and distribution, announced the selection of Katz Marketing Solutions to provide brand marketing strategy and brand expansion services.

The agreement is to provide brand and marketing support to further strengthen Mulch Manufacturing Inc.'s brand awareness, market position, and new product development.

"Mulch Manufacturing continues to revolutionize the mulch industry with innovations such as Softscape color-enhanced mulch and Weed and Feed weed-killing mulch. We want more current and future lawn and garden retailers and consumers to know about, purchase, and use our superior quality mulch brands," said John W. Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Mulch Manufacturing Inc.

"We are excited to have the opportunity to further build Mulch Manufacturing's strong market position, brand awareness, and new product performance," said Tammy Katz, Chief Executive Officer of Katz Marketing Solutions.

About Mulch Manufacturing Company:

Based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Mulch Manufacturing Inc. is one of the largest producer of packaged mulch products in the United States. They process and distribute a full range of mulch products, including Cypress Rose, Cypress All Bark, Cedar, Royal Gardens, Southern Rose, and Softscape specialty mulch brands. Their products are distributed through major home improvement mass merchandisers as well as independent hardware, lawn & garden, and nursery retailers. For more information, please contact (614) 864-4004 or visit http://www.mulchmfg.com/.

About Katz Marketing Solutions:

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Katz Marketing Solutions is a marketing and brand management consulting firm specializing in consumer products and business-to-business marketing. For more information, please contact Katz Marketing Solutions at (614) 252-7824 or visit http://www.katzmarketingsolutions.com/.

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Sports Documentary Film Premiere: ‘Muerte O Gloria: The Rise of the American Soccer Fan’

Coach Ben Olsen

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Resulting Impact Film Productions presents "Muerte O Gloria: The Rise of the American Soccer Fan," a documentary film about the Barra Brava, the fan supporter group for the DC United Soccer Club from Washington, D.C.

The Barra Brava was the first supporters group of its kind in Major League Soccer. Filmed in association with Major League Soccer, "Muerte O Gloria" documents the synergistic relationship developed between the Barra Brava and DC United's Founder and General Manager Kevin Payne. This was a relationship that helped pave the way for the success of Major League Soccer in North America.

Acclaimed film Director Mark Yancey draws audiences into the perspective of soccer fan supporters and the role they have played in the success of the team and, indeed, the entire league.

"Muerte O Gloria" features interviews with DC United Coach and Major League Soccer legend Ben Olsen, former General Manager and President Kevin Payne, Sportscaster Dave Johnson and features players Chris Pontius, Bobby Boswick, Perry Kinchen and Bill Hamid. At the film's core are the founders and members of the Barra Brava: Oscar Zambrana, Jay Igiel, Pauly Planzer.

These pioneering members share remarkable stories about the team and their fellow supporters, and exemplify the character of the most influential fan supporters group in U.S. Soccer history.

Resulting Impact Film Productions is the production company behind the documentary. "Muerte O Gloria" is the first feature film to be produced through this innovative new company.

The film will premiere Sept. 2nd and 3rd, 2015 in Washington, D.C.

The trailer and more information on the film are available at: http://www.muerteogloria.com/.

Video trailer: https://vimeo.com/133059591/.

Twitter: @muerteogloriadc

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Silicon Valley Technology to Fuel a Craft Spirits Revolution Inspiring Innovation against Beer and Wine

Lost Spirits

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lost Spirits Technologies announces today that it has successfully scaled its experimental distilled spirits aging system and is preparing to begin a nationwide roll out of the revolutionary new technology in October 2015. The system will be implemented through the use of small, portable aging reactors dubbed the THEA One. THEA One offers a revolutionary, state of the art way of designing and engineering the quality of aged spirits, and will be installed in craft distilleries across the country.

In April of 2015, Lost Spirits announced that it had successfully replicated the chemical signature and taste profile of 20-year-old rum in a laboratory setting. Since then, the engineering team has been working around the clock to create a scaled working reactor that is capable of producing spirits at commercially viable quantities. Today this task has been accomplished.

Lost Spirits currently has 65 distilleries on its waiting list and is in talks to potentially implement the technology on a grand scale with multinational spirits partners.

Lost Spirits will be hosting private media tours to showcase the THEA One and her capabilities at the notoriously secretive Lost Spirit hilltop laboratory throughout September. Interested parties may inquire for a sneak peek at the first THEA One models. For those who cannot attend, media kits can also be requested which contain samples and equipment overview using Google Cardboard in VR.

About Lost Spirits Technologies:

Lost Spirits Technologies is a Silicon Valley based start-up with patent pending technology that enables the use of photocatalysis combined with esterification to replicate the chemical signatures and taste profiles found in many of the world's greatest distilled spirits.

Unlike others who have made similar claims, Lost Spirits Technology has been substantiated using forensic chemistry reviewed by independent experts. Many of the company's experimental releases have been met with high praise within the industry, blogosphere, and at professionally moderated industry blind tastings.

Visit us on the web at http://www.lostspirits.net/.

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Twitter: @LostSpirits1

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Eco-Friendly Sprinkler Systems Save Water and Avoid Drought Violations

eco sprinkler systems

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sprinkler Repair Guy keeps customers green by being green. How? They set customers up with automated sprinkler systems that are 100 percent water efficient and ensure that residential and commercial customers are not in violation of California drought violations.

Water saving sprinkler nozzles and other parts and accessories are responsible for a water savings of up to 75 percent per year. And, while saving water is important, Michael Guerra, president, Sprinkler Repair Guy, says that this is not the most important differentiator between them and other water sprinkler companies.

"It's not just about being green - the eco-friendly green - it's all about being effective," he says. "And, what most people don't realize is that slow watering techniques are much more effective for lawns and gardens."

So, when people water their yards and landscaping with traditional sprinkler systems, the plants are not processing that water in the most effective way possible. A large portion of that water is simply running off and not being properly absorbed. They key is slow watering.

Guerra further explains that during periods of drought, people think the answer is to abstain from watering altogether. He says that's not the answer.

"It's a big misconception. Poor looking lawns and gardens quickly depreciate the value of properties and that's never a good thing," he says. "Using green watering systems is really a win-win for all. Customers save money and water without being in violation of drought laws while plants, lawns and gardens also benefit."

The bottom line is this: Efficient irrigation practices conserve water, save money and improve the landscape too. It's a triple play.

For more information, visit: http://www.SprinklerRepairGuy.com/ or like them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SprinklerRepairGuy.

About Sprinkler Repair Guy:

Sprinkler Repair Guy services the state of California. They offer professional services for lawn irrigation, landscape lighting, drip irrigation and drainage systems services. They handle everything from a minor sprinkler repair to a new cost effective water conservation system or a customized landscape lighting system.

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TWITTER: @sprinklerguyca - https://twitter.com/sprinklerguyca.

Media Contact: Michael Guerra, Sprinkler Repair Guy, 800-479-8161, michael@sprinklerrepairguy.com.

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Iowa-Based Clothing Company Bassackwards Tees Expands its Lineup

clothing company

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bassackwards Tees(TM), a Des Moines based clothing company, has announced that due to increasing customer demand, they have just released an additional four state T-shirts to their lineup, which include Illinois, West Virginia, Arkansas and Georgia. The company already offers their unique, increasingly popular and "crazy soft" shirts for eight U.S. states bringing the total now to twelve states overall.

According to their website - www.bassackwardstees.com - customers can send email requests for new states to be added to their list.

What started out as somewhat of a local following in Iowa has now grown to include surrounding states, including what have quickly become their best sellers; the states of Florida, Texas, New York, and California.

Owner, Bret Baldwin states that, "We like the fact that our shirts are putting a smile on people's face and making them happy, but there's a bigger purpose to our little business than just selling cool T-shirts. Since the 2012 diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy for our two little nephews, our family has endured the roller-coaster of emotions, the financial burden of medical needs and treatment, and the stark reality of what the future holds for our two little guys and thousands of other little boys around the world."

He adds, "Because of our first-hand and personal experience with this terrible disease in our own family we have committed to donating a minimum of 10 percent of all profits to help find a cure for DMD."

The company intends to continue adding additional states according to demand until all 50 U.S. states are available and also has plans to offer limited addition shirts that will follow the same "bassackwards" theme.

To learn more visit: http://www.bassackwardstees.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/bassackwardstees .

About Bassackwards Tees:

Bassackwards Tees is a locally owned and operated clothing company based in Des Moines, Iowa that designs and sells a unique style of men's and women's T-shirts based on U.S. states. The company's clothing is only available online and is expanding their lineup of states based off of customer demand.

Twitter: @bassackwardstee

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AMMCO-Hennessy Handed First Asbestos Defeat by Weitz and Luxenberg

consumer protection law

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 & Luxenberg, P.C., today announced.

"The verdict against AMMCO and Hennessy represents the first time the companies have been held liable for an asbestos-exposure injury or death," said first-chair trial attorney Mark D. Bratt, who, with second-chair attorney Peter Beirne, led the Weitz & Luxenberg trial team.

The Aug. 3 jury decision in the Chatsworth-area courtroom of the Hon. Randy Rhodes capped a three-week trial in which the family blamed AMMCO and Hennessy for the store owner's death in 2012, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

The husband and father was stricken with mesothelioma after years of inhaling asbestos dust spewed into the air while he machined asbestos-containing brake shoes in a corner of his shop, the firm said.

AMMCO is the Hennessy-owned manufacturer of the brake grinders he used in performing that work, according to the firm.

No Escape From Asbestos Liability:

Bratt and Beirne said they presented compelling evidence that AMMCO knew its brake grinder posed a grave health hazard yet advertised it as safe.

"AMMCO started manufacturing brake grinders in 1950," said Bratt. "These grinders employed a rudimentary, reusable porous cloth dust bag which had to be manually emptied by workers. In its advertisements from that era, AMMCO claimed this bag prevented 'bothersome and dangerous flying dusts.'"

However, in 1973, AMMCO tests showed workers were being exposed to millions of asbestos fibers despite the dust bag system, and so the company designed a new dust-collector system, Bratt explained.

In patent applications obtained by Weitz & Luxenberg, AMMCO described and acknowledged design defects in the original containment system, admitting it created "a definite health hazard", Bratt said.

"AMMCO never even tested its original dust bag system with regard to asbestos exposure and safety, so the company had no factual basis for its advertising claim," Bratt added. "Nonetheless, AMMCO was aware prior to 1950 when it introduced the product that asbestos was dangerous. And despite all that, AMMCO continued to sell the original porous cloth bag as a replacement product until at least 1983."

Worse, said Bratt, "AMMCO never contacted grinder owners to warn them of the dangers of using the old dust-collector system, never issued a recall of the grinders, never offered to retrofit them with the new dust-collection system, never put a warning on the replacement dust bags it continued to sell, nothing."

Mesothelioma Death a Bitter Loss to Family:

Bratt said the wife and two surviving sons of the auto parts store owner were devastated by his death from mesothelioma, an extraordinarily aggressive form of cancer.

"He was a loving husband who every morning would pick a fresh grapefruit from their yard for his wife's breakfast," Bratt said. "They were high-school sweethearts back in their native South Dakota. They got married not long after he completed his service in the Army more than 50 years ago, and then moved to the Los Angeles area. They were best friends, loved to travel, and enjoyed a simple life together."

The man's exposure to asbestos dust began in the early 1960s while he was working with AMMCO brake grinders in various Southern California automotive supply houses where he learned the trade, Bratt said.

In 1971, the man opened his own auto parts store and outfitted it with an AMMCO brake grinder. He operated it often, said Bratt.

The jury found the defendants liable for, among other things, negligence and strict products liability, Weitz & Luxenberg reported.

"Importantly, this verdict proves that a company cannot design a product which necessarily creates a hazard when used with another product and escape responsibility," Bratt offered.

"This verdict also reaffirms that there are basic steps a responsible company must take before putting a product onto the market," he continued, "such as performing research, conducting tests, designing and engineering products appropriately, and avoid making baseless claims about safety. In short, companies cannot put profits ahead of people."

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at clientrelations@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Android and iOS Users: FonePaw Mobile Transfer V1.0.0 Has Been Launched

FonePaw Mobile Transfer

HONG KONG, China and NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many times, you curse the cumbersome ordeal of mobile data transfer and prepare to shake with fury. This time, you don't have to just get a hammer, smash your phone and start over. FonePaw has launched a handy files migration tool called Mobile Transfer to help users transfer contacts, videos, photos and music from phone to phone with one click.

FonePaw Mobile Transfer enables people to transfer music, photos, videos, contacts and more between iOS and Android devices directly. The supported devices include iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPad, Samsung Galaxy S6/S5, Note Edge/4/3, HTC One series, LG G4, Huawei Ascend Mate 7, Sony Xperia Z3 and almost all Android and iOS devices.

Mobile Transfer is stylish and dead easy to use. Simply install it on your computer, connect both the source phone and the target phone at the same time, select which data you want to move and start transfer.

"Who doesn't like switching to a new phone?" asked Issac Wade, founder of FonePaw. "It is just the data transfer tasks that make people furious. So we developed Mobile Transfer to meet the requirements of mobile phone users as it can move data from the old phone to the new one quickly. Android and iOS devices users who upgrade their mobile phone a lot - or switch between carrier, manufactures and platforms frequently - can all benefit from this software."

Feature Highlights:
* Installation is easy and quick. It requires very less memory and processor resources.
* It's able to transfer contact, photos, videos, music and more from Android to Android, Android to iOS, iOS to iOS and iOS to Android.
* It's quite fast itself but that will depend on the data you have on your source phone.
* Support for a variety mobile phone brands like Apple, Samsung, HTC, Sony, MOTOROLA, LG, HUAWEI, Acer, etc, basically almost all iOS and Android devices.

Price and Availability:

FonePaw Mobile Transfer is available at a no cost, no obligation 30-day trial. The option to experience the benefits of this product first-hand before a purchase truly makes this a risk-free opportunity. Free download of the trial version: http://www.fonepaw.com/downloads/mobile-transfer.exe .

After the trial period, the software is available from the FonePaw web store for an affordable price of $39.95.

About FonePaw Technology Limited:

FonePaw devotes to being a mobile solution expert. It has very passionate R&D, marketing and product teams, each dedicating to delivering excellent software products and outstanding customer experiences. Now FonePaw has built its product line with iPhone Data Recovery, Android Data Recovery, iOS Transfer, Mobile Transfer and Video Converter Ultimate. For more information, please visit http://www.fonepaw.com/ .

Twitter: @FonePaw

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Twenty Eight of America’s ‘Top 100’ Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Are with a Single Agency, ACSIA Partners

CEO Denise Gott

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High-flying birds tend to flock together. At least that seems to be the case with long-term care specialists from ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency. Twenty eight of them received the "2015 Long-Term Care Sales Achievement Award" and were among the top 100 individual LTCi producers, based on premium.

The awards are made annually by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the trade association for professionals dedicated to serving the nation's long-term care planning needs.

Why did ACSIA Partners win such a large share of the awards?

"It's simple," says Denise Gott, CEO. "We put our clients' needs first, and they respond by giving us their trust."

"Also," she adds, "long-term care insurance is our specialty. We know the product inside out and recommend policies from multiple high-rated carriers, not just a single source. And we focus on education and service, not selling."

The company also attracts less experienced, up-and-coming agents who bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm. "We help them grow and succeed," says Gott.

"They're the ones who will make the top-100 list in years to come," she adds. "Partly due to their own professionalism and partly due to help from our veterans, who want the whole organization to thrive."

As 77 million baby boomers approach retirement, "The demand for long-term care planning is likely to mushroom," says Gott. "To help fill the need, we'll be here with some of the top agents in the business."

About ACSIA Partners LLC:

ACSIA Partners -- http://www.acsiapartners.com/ -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance solution agencies. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, run by the 3in4 Association, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

Twitter: @AcsiaPartners

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The Pick Up Girls SmartWatch: Helps You Meet More Girls, Launches on Indiegogo

Pick Up Girls SmartWatch

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Listen to your favorite music and subliminally train your mind to become good at "picking up" every beautiful girl. Amazing Results, Inc. introduces the first subliminal programming and hypnosis smartwatch, now available on Indiegogo.com. The patent-pending Pick Up Girls SmartWatch includes 32GB of memory so you can download and play your favorite music while it simultaneously plays subliminal messages that your ear cannot hear but your brain does. Your brain gets trained without any effort.

Remember the movie "The Matrix" where the hero instantly downloads martial arts skills? The future has arrived now with this smartwatch that teaches you the same way.

Art Glass, the NYC-based inventor, claims: "By repeated listening, a guy will let go of shyness, release tension and feel confident with women. This is the first smartwatch to claim you will meet more girls and have more relationships or hook-ups." Nerds and techies: no time to develop social skills? Not anymore.

The Pick Up Girls Smartwatch advanced features include: built-in phone, 32GB of memory, compatible with iPhone and Android, 7 day battery life, Wi-Fi, FM radio, and Bluetooth.

"The World's Best Pick Up Line" is built into the watch. Use the flower watchface and say to a girl: "I got these flowers for you." Every girl loves to get flowers.

"We built a camera in the watchface so you can take a girl's picture and say: 'Give me your cell number, I'll send your picture to you,'" says Glass.

Clinical studies have proven that subliminal messages and hypnosis for self-improvement works (New York University and University College, London along with articles in the Scientific American and the Mayo Clinic).

The watch comes with free specially engineered earphones which Glass had to invent to have the subliminal messages delivered.

Included is a gift of a 1 oz. silver plated coin saying: "I Am Lucky with the Ladies."

The Pick Up Girls SmartWatch is the world's most advanced "pick-up machine."

Available only at Indiegogo for $199: http://igg.me/at/pickupgirlssmartwatch/ .

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Famed Air Force One Detailers Join P&S Sales to Prep Hundreds of Vintage Classics at Monterey Car Week

Detail Mafia

HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sixteen members of the elite Air Force One Detailing Team led by Master automotive and aircraft detailer, Renny Doyle of Detailing Success and the Detail Mafia, has partnered with Bob Phillips, president of P&S Sales, an innovative professional detailing product manufacturer and distributor, to be the exclusive detailers and detailing product providers at the 24th Annual Gordon McCall Motorworks Revival Event.

Held on Wednesday, August 12 at Monterey Jet Center in Monterey, proceeds from McCall's "Luxury Lifestyle Bash" support the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation.

Over 3,500 of the most influential automotive collectors, car enthusiasts, celebrities, and automotive professionals in the world attend the posh event every year. Phillips (CD-SV, RT) is also a member of Doyle's Detail Mafia, a select brotherhood of high-end professional detailers who specialize in the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of multi-million-dollar automobiles and aircraft. Many members of the team just returned in July from their decade-long preservation of the original Air Force One presidential jet at Seattle's Museum of Flight. They also travel the U.S. restoring and preserving classic and exotic private collections, museum paragons, and community projects nationwide.

Using exclusively P&S Detailing Products, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11-12, the team will begin by prepping an entire fleet of rare and exotic automobiles, private jets, and helicopters. The vehicles and the team's talents will be showcased at McCall's Official Kickoff Gala, Wednesday evening from 5 until 10 p.m. The elegant party marks the start of 2015 Monterey Car Week.

On Thursday, August 13, the Detail Mafia and P&S Sales move out to the Monterey Peninsula where they will prep another fleet of vintage sports cars and creme de la creme luxury cars for Friday's The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club. The event's global reputation made it a finalist in the Motoring Event of the Year category for the 2014 International Historic Motoring Awards. Again, the team's unique paint correction and detailing talents will be as much on display as the cars themselves.

On Saturday, August 15, the team heads over to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion where they will prep and maintain a selection from hundreds of race cars competing in the world's premier motoring event, and the largest event of Monterey Classic Car Week.

Only Master-level and mentored members of Doyle's Detail Mafia have been selected for the events next week, and the products provided by P&S Sales are among the finest on the market today.

"I wasn't sure you could top detailing the first Air Force One presidential jet in terms of celebrated projects," says Doyle. "But when you consider the exclusivity, the elegance, and the special emphasis on luxury, custom, exotic, and vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and even aircraft at these three events, I am awestruck by being trusted with their perfection."

"P&S detailing products are developed and tested for just this kind of high-end, professional work," says Phillips. "To be invited by Gordon McCall himself to provide the exclusive detailing products for events like these would make my late father, Bill, who founded the company, very proud."

For more information about Detail Mafia, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/autodetailingschool

For more information about P&S Sales, visit:
http://psdetailproducts.com/ .

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Iowa-Based Lattice Communications Sells Assets and Three Services Divisions

Bruce Leventhal

FAIRFAX, Iowa, Aug. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lattice Communications, the nation's largest stocking dealer of new and refurbished telecommunications shelters, cabinets, generators, and towers, sold its assets and its three services divisions - towers, fiber optics, and telecom construction - for an undisclosed amount on July 8, 2015.

With more than 20 locations across the country, Lattice Communications provided products and services to mid-market, top-tier telecom companies for 11 years. In 2012, after staff numbers doubled and revenues tripled in a short period of time, Lattice Communications completed an expansion project to support future development.

The company was consistently recognized for its impressive growth, with top-line revenues nearing $20 million. In 2013, Lattice Communications was named by the Corridor Business Journal as the No. 1 Fastest-Growing Company in eastern Iowa, with 325 percent revenue growth from 2010 to 2012. The company was also recognized in 2012 by the Corridor Business Journal as eastern Iowa's No. 5 Fastest-Growing Company, with 180 percent revenue growth from 2009 to 2011. Bruce Leventhal, CEO and president of Lattice Communications, was also recognized as one of eastern Iowa's top entrepreneurs.

As an entrepreneurial company, Lattice Communications' progression came as a result of listening to customers' needs, and providing solutions to address increasing bandwidth requirements in the telecommunications industry, along with improving reliability and security.

Lattice Communications was most recently recognized in October 2014 as a successful homegrown business in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, metropolitan area by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.

"Growing Lattice Communications from a handful of employees to a staff of more than 70, along with tremendous year-over-year revenue increases, was a rewarding experiencing for everyone involved," says Bruce Leventhal, CEO and president of Lattice Communications. Leventhal looks forward to new challenges as he consults with private equity firms and start-up to mid-market enterprises, improving their business development processes and strategies to fully monetize products and services.

About Lattice Communications:

Lattice Communications provides infrastructure to Tier One telecom companies that enables cellular, data, internet, and cable services to be delivered to commercial, utility, industrial, and residential customers. The three services divisions - towers, fiber optics, and telecom construction - are uncompromised in providing the nation's best in services solutions to its clients. Lattice Communications is the largest stocking dealer of new and refurbished telecommunications shelters, cabinets, generators, and towers nationally.

Lattice Communications, 98 West Cemetery Road, Fairfax, IA 52228.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Bruce Leventhal
319-270-5567
bruce@coredevelopgroup.com

For more information on Mr. Leventhal, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceleventhal

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Civic Resource Group Int’l Launches CivicConnect Parking as part of its Rapidly Growing ‘Smart City’ Product Suite

CivicConnect Parking

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.

Traffic congestion and parking are priority issues for local governments throughout California and beyond. Civic Resource Group Int'l, a recognized developer of "Smart City" digital products, continues its steady supply of business-specific mobile solutions with this parking solution.

Built on CRG's first-of-a-kind CivicConnect(TM) Mobile/Cloud/Data Platform 3.0, the new product provides real-time parking information and is fully adaptable as a web portal, mobile app or digital display. The product was created and implemented specifically for public agency management of parking assets and data, and can easily be extended to connect other urban mobility components such as public transit, rideshare and bike share, events and local business promotions, etc. Most recently, the product was successfully implemented in San Diego where ParkItDTSD is simplifying parking for those who visit, live and work in downtown San Diego. Future phases for CivicSD include connecting information about San Diego events, neighborhoods and business districts, public transit, and more.

CivicConnect(TM) Parking features location-aware mapping and alerts, visuals, filtering tools, GIS integration, and provides administrative GUIs (graphical user interfaces) for local parking operators. The product seamlessly integrates multiple vendor parking APIs and public and private real-time parking data so users can easily obtain on and off-street parking availability and general parking information. The readily available cloud-based nature of CivicConnect(TM) Parking allows for easy replication to other locales, and easy expansion of data and connected services.

"CRG doesn't build one-off applications such as standalone parking apps that don't connect to anything else...and inevitably become stale," said Dr. Gregory G. Curtin, Founder and CEO, CRG Int'l. "We place major value on connecting the various smart city components-transportation and public transit, arts and culture, utilities, tourism and local businesses, regional planning, City services, etc. -- and creating new mobile user experiences while simultaneously providing Cities with better data and more efficient service delivery. We are developing the 'Smart Cities' of tomorrow, if you will, but don't get me wrong when I say 'tomorrow' -- as we've shown time and again we are 'Delivering Tomorrow's Technology Today.'"

The Company's "Smart City" Suite offers practical, business-specific products including "Smart Tourism," "Water," "GeoSocial," "Community" among others all on the award winning CivicConnect(TM) Platform. The Company recently released its CivicAR(TM) mobile augmented reality product for Smart City solutions, the first augmented reality product of its kind in the public sector.

About Civic Resource Group International:

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. The most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. and Dublin, Ireland.

In 2015 CRGI was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers, along with being spotlighted as "CRG International a Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Chief Research Analyst Matt Margolis of Wall Street Forensics. CRGI is a new breed of Company with a new approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/ and/or contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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Washington Court House City Schools expects to save at least $81,500 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

energy conservation project

TIPP CITY, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Washington Court House City Schools has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to launch an energy conservation project that will improve energy efficiency at all six of the district's buildings, generating an expected $81,500 in annual savings.

"In our community, we place a high value on ensuring that taxpayer dollars are invested in our classrooms and our students to the greatest extent possible," said Superintendent Matthew McCorkle. "With this project, we're going to stretch taxpayer dollars even further by ensuring we gain the most efficient use out of our electrical and HVAC systems."

Energy efficient measures will include:
- Replacement of interior lighting and exterior lighting with LED technology to improve energy efficiency while enhancing building safety, appearance and security;
- Retro-commissioning of the HVAC systems and advanced energy conservation management to ensure the equipment is performing to standards;
- Protecting critical systems like food storage and servers through demand response shedding;
- Installation of variable frequency drives in classrooms to cut electricity waste;
- Replacement of outdated equipment with two new high-efficiency furnaces, a new HVAC system and ductwork, and building envelope and insulation enhancements in the Field House.

The $697,550 project will be funded through the Ohio School Facilities Commission's House Bill 264 (HB 264) program, enabling the district pay for the improvements using utility savings. The actual cost for the project may be lower after utility rebates are factored in. The projected savings of $81,500 are guaranteed for three years.

"We offer our clients an affordable and proven means for reducing their operating costs and their carbon footprint, which benefits everyone-their students, their staff, their taxpayers and their community at large," said Bob Hausmann, Chief Operating Officer for Energy Optimizers, USA. "When this project is completed, Washington Court House schools will be operating with greater efficiency and their buildings will have improved temperature controls, too."

Energy Optimizers, USA, will also help the district launch a Green Team program to engage students in a STEM-based curriculum and expose them to STEM-based careers. The company will provide Ohio Energy Project academic materials that are aligned to Ohio's academic content standards. Green Team members will take part in STEM-related activities that are focused on energy conservation, while encouraging their peers to become more environmentally conscious.

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company is ranked in the Top 500 of INC. Magazine's list of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a BBB Eclipse Integrity Award Finalist (2012).

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

Twitter: @EoptimizeUSA

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Clarke County Labor Study Reveals Higher Income Potential

manufacturing jobs

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) recently released its "Scorecard on Jobs and Compensation Update for 2004 to 2014." The report shows, over a the last decade, the average income level for manufacturing jobs in Clarke County consistently outpaced average county compensation levels.

Even through the economic downturns seen in 2007, 2008 and later, salary levels in the manufacturing sector increased by $15,000 to $46,000 whereas average County income levels progressed slower with increases of $9,000 to $34,000.

This study reveals, through concerted efforts from the CCDC and local business leadership, job sustainability, specifically in manufacturing, helped support the community through our recent recession and shows to be a staple for a stronger economic future.

Bill Trickey, CEO of Clarke County Development Corporation, said, "We knew Clarke County and Osceola had great potential for building a sustainable manufacturing base in southern Iowa. With the unique assets our county provides, from transportation to land and infrastructure access, businesses can be secure in offering compensation that is competitive with much larger areas."

Research has shown, compensation levels for Clarke County compared to other similarly sized communities are as much as 8 percent to 10 percent higher. When averaging manufacturing jobs within the county, county-wide payroll levels for those jobs, as well as the average earnings within that county, Clarke surpasses surrounding county rates at $22.32 per hour per job whereas Jasper, Union, and Madison counties fall short at $20 or less.

"While other communities need to rely heavily on ag, retail, and other sectors for their income base, Clarke County is able to take advantage of our unique location and resources to help manufacturing really grow here," Trickey Said.

Based on these reports, if future compensation rates stay consistent with the last decade, manufacturing employment and earning potentials will continue to surge in Clarke County. As the National economy continues to recover, the steady growth and compensation potential for Clarke County and Osceola are positioned to lead the state across all economic recovery and growth charts.

Since 1969, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has worked with local government and businesses, recruiting and establishing new industry and business for the area to augment employment and growth opportunities for the residents of Clarke County and Osceola, Iowa.

More information: http://ClarkeCountyIowa.com/.

For more information, contact:
Bill Trickey, CEO, at 641-342-2944, or email: info@clarkecountyiowa.com.

Clarke County Development Corporation, 115 East Washington, Osceola, IA 50213.

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El Dorado Hills Family Law Firm Transfers Ownership, Remains Strong

Myrlys L. Stockdale

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stockdale Law Firm, a well-known divorce and family law firm in El Dorado Hills, has announced it is transferring ownership at the end of August with the intent to carry on the success and trust it has built over the last 12 years.

Rebecca Esty-Burke will replace Myrlys L. Stockdale as the new managing attorney at Stockdale Law Firm Inc., which handles divorce, spousal support and custody disputes. Esty-Burke has worked in family law since 2003, most recently with the Law Offices of Fredrick S. Cohen in Sacramento.

"It's fortunate that the incoming managing attorney brings with her impressive experience and qualifications," Stockdale said. "She possesses a commitment to professionalism that will assure the continued delivery of excellent legal service to the firm's clients."

Having practiced law in nine local counties, Esty-Burke has been involved in successful custody cases and has litigated a complicated support trial that involved multiple periods for determinations of arrears, imputation of income and other complicating factors.

"The strength of this firm is remarkable. The attorneys here have more than 20 years of experience and I am looking forward to continuing the high-quality representation that the clients at Stockdale Law Firm have come to expect," Esty-Burke said.

Stockdale, who is moving on to the role of special assistant inspector general with the California Office of the Inspector General, first opened the doors of the El Dorado Hills firm in 2003. Since then, the firm has grown to include two other attorneys and several legal professional staff. The firm was the launch of Stockdale's third career - prior to becoming a divorce attorney, Stockdale worked as a newspaper reporter and a public affairs executive. She says the firm and its clients will always be dear to her.

"I have learned something new about life or law with every client and every case I've had over the years. I am most grateful for the opportunities I have had to touch so many lives with the work we have done," Stockdale said. "When I hung my shingle in 2003, I had no law office experience. Establishing this firm has been both very challenging and very rewarding."

About Stockdale Law Firm:

Stockdale Law Firm handles divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, guardianships, domestic partnership agreements and stepparent, family member and adult adoptions. For more information, visit http://stockdalelawfirm.com/.

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* Photo Caption: Myrlys L. Stockdale.

Twitter: @StockdaleLaw

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Weitz and Luxenberg Probes Data Breach at Medical Informatics Engineering and NoMoreClipboard

Weitz Luxenberg New York

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg today initiated an investigation into the harm suffered by patients whose private health and financial records were hacked during a recent data breach in Indiana, the law firm announced.

Records of approximately 4 million patients found their way into criminal hands through the data breach, which occurred at a Fort Wayne electronic medical records company. Weitz & Luxenberg said its investigation seeks to determine the extent to which the hacking of information from Medical Informatics Engineering and a subsidiary - NoMoreClipboard - resulted in economic harm.

Weitz & Luxenberg said one such consequence is likely to be a wave of unauthorized credit transactions made by the hackers masquerading as the patients whose confidential personal information was stolen.

Data Breach Victims Have Legal Rights:

Weitz & Luxenberg said patients economically harmed by disclosure of their private records may have a legal right to compensation from Medical Informatics Engineering and NoMoreClipboard.

"A court could order the companies to try to restore the injured patients to the position they were in before the data breach by paying each of them an award of money," explained attorney James Bilsborrow of Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental and Consumer Protection unit.

"The amount of money awarded to each victimized patient would be tied to the dollar value of his or her loss arising out of the data breach, as well as associated statutory penalties," he said.

Patients who have reason to believe their private information was hacked and then used for a criminal purpose following the Medical Informatics Engineering and NoMoreClipboard data breach may contact Weitz & Luxenberg for a free, no-obligation assessment of their legal rights.

The firm said patients may arrange for this evaluation by calling (212) 558-5786 or by submitting an online form at www.weitzlux.com.

Delay in Notifying Victims of Data Breach:

The data breach was detected May 26, about three weeks after it occurred, Bilsborrow said.

Medical Informatics Engineering stated that it revealed this fact to its clients - 11 healthcare providers and 44 radiology imaging centers - on June 2. However, patients knew nothing of the data breach until July 17 - more than six weeks later, according to Robin L. Greenwald, who heads Weitz & Luxenberg's Environmental and Consumer Protection unit.

"There are many unanswered questions related to this data breach, but among the most vexing is why the company did not notify the victims sooner," said Greenwald.

"Had the data breach been disclosed sooner, those affected could have taken steps to protect themselves from identity theft and other economic harms," she continued.

Although the data breach itself happened sometime around May 7, Medical Informatics Engineering indicated the compromised records date back to at least 1997.

"As a result, no one yet knows for sure how many patients actually were impacted by this data breach," said Greenwald.

Medical Informatics Engineering estimated that no fewer than 3.9 million patients across the U.S. may have been victimized by the data breach. The company said 1.5 million of those patients live in Indiana.

Data Breach Exposed Patients' Private Info:

According to Medical Informatics Engineering, the data breach exposed the patients' names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, Social Security numbers and medical records, along with account IDs, passwords and answers to security questions.

The company said the data breach also gave the hackers details about patients' spouses and children.

"The confidential information taken in this data breach can provide identity thieves with more than sufficient information to conduct fraudulent credit transactions in the victims' names," Bilsborrow said.

"The law protects data-breach victims when they are accused of engaging in unlawful credit transactions of which they are innocent," he said. "A data-breach victim should never have to pay the price for the negligence of a company to which they entrusted confidential information."

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is among the nation's leading and most readily recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firms. Weitz & Luxenberg's numerous litigation areas include: mesothelioma, defective medicine and devices, environmental pollutants, products liability, consumer protection, accidents, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Victims of consumer fraud are invited to rely on Weitz & Luxenberg's more than 25 years of experience handling such cases. You can contact the firm's Client Relations department at 800-476-6070 or at clientrelations@weitzlux.com.

More information: http://www.weitzlux.com/.

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Foundation Inspires Nepali School, Village with 3D Printing

TriKa School

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adelina Foundation and World Mind Network recently completed a humanitarian and educational project at the TriKa School in Narayanpur, Nepal. According to Director John Toomey, the group engaged students and villagers in several programs designed to improve general health in the region and to inspire educational achievement. Lessons learned in Nepal will be applied to similar projects in the Philippines, Africa, India, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Members were inspired by the accomplishments of school founder and Principal Govinda Panthy, who recently completed construction of the school, the only certified earthquake-safe educational institution in the Dang district of Southwestern Nepal. After the massive April 24 quake that destroyed temples in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, some Narayanpur residents sought shelter inside the school, afraid to stay in their own homes constructed of un-reinforced mud brick.

The group introduced 3D printing to students, as a way to interest them in science, art, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Panthy and Toomey believe that 3D printing can someday become an economic lifeline for remote villages in Nepal and other developing countries, because it can form the basis for sustainable social enterprises that can create useful household items unavailable in local retail stores. Group members Mary Huang and Pulkit Agrawal partnered with the students in creating a 3D printed model of the Dharahara, the legendary nine story tower in Kathmandu which was a symbol of Nepali statehood and which was tragically destroyed by the April quake.

Previously, the Foundation had purchased a solar roof panel for the school, making it the only local school with a permanent source of power.

Participants brought 27 of the newest model of Sawyer PointONE water purifiers, each capable of turning the village's unsafe well water into 150 gallons a day of pure, healthy water by filtering out harmful bacteria and protozoa. Previous studies conducted in the same village by Open World Cause, a group associated with the University of Kansas that spent a month at the TriKa School in June, had shown that every household in the village had at least one family member affected by water-borne diseases. Several families reported that disease alone had been preventing them from sending their children to school.

Group members also worked with students in creating a public relations campaign to alert Nepalis about the dangers of antibiotic abuse. Antibiotics are often available without prescription in Nepal, which means that their overuse has led to mutations in bacterial pathogens, making them resistant to common medicines. Students will conduct a campaign on social media, radio, and newspapers to spread public awareness about the issue.

There was also a discussion with students about the new Nepal Constitution, which has been several years in the making and has initiated vigorous disagreement among opposing political parties.

The Foundation welcomes public comment, and even participation in future missions around the world. For more information contact worldmindnetwork@gmail.com. Also see http://worldmindnetwork.net/ and http://openworldcause.com/.

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Orange County: ‘Trace Amounts’ film screening with film producer Eric Gladen and local pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears

Trace Amounts

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, August 6, Liberty Lives and Council for Vaccine Safety will co-sponsor a film screening of the powerful, eye-opening documentary "Trace Amounts." An expert Q&A panel will directly follow the film and include "Trace Amounts" producers Eric Gladen and Shiloh Levine, well-known local pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears, investigative journalist Lori Martin Gregory, civil rights lawyer George Fatheree and former Merck representative Brandy Vaughan, founder of Council for Vaccine Safety.

The film is free for all media. A pre-movie mixer, including appetizers, offers the rare opportunity to speak with panelists and others in the community before the film.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday, August 6, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 and IMAX.
26701 Aliso Viejo Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
Pre-movie mixer next door to theater: 6 p.m. at Stadium Brewing Company. Q&A panel discussion directly following film.

"Trace Amounts" follows Eric Gladen as he searches for the truth after suffering a severe reaction to a tetanus vaccine at age 29. He finds that these reactions are far more common than most realize and have wreaked havoc on the health of Americans. Eric discovers a myriad of deceptions within the U.S. healthcare industry and the government, that prove our vaccine program is more about profit than public health.

Throughout his two-year journey into the depths of the U.S. vaccine program, Eric interviews many healthcare experts including doctors, researchers and health officials as well as families with children that suffer from the same reaction as Eric did - mercury poisoning from vaccines. He uncovers the many lies portrayed as truth to the American public. He questions why pharmaceutical companies are allowed to continue putting mercury - and other known heavy metals and toxins - into vaccines that are then passed off as safe, when there is clear scientific evidence that shows these additives are linked with neurological disabilities, autoimmune diseases and even cancer.

"Trace Amounts" is an extremely important film as mandatory vaccination laws are being proposed throughout the country. One of the strictest vaccination laws in the country, SB277, was signed into law by Governor Brown in June, eliminating all personal belief and religious exemptions. It requires a full 35 vaccine doses, including vaccines for non-communicable diseases like tetanus, before children are allowed to enter public or private school. Also under SB277, children will not be allowed to attend preschool or daycare without being up-to-date on the full schedule of vaccinations - selective or delayed vaccination will not be allowed.

With the passage of SB277, California joins two other states - Mississippi and West Virginia - that enforce the strictest vaccination laws in the country. These two states also have some of the highest rates of infant mortality as well as other childhood diseases and disabilities including SIDs, allergies, autoimmune issues, autism, speech delays, ADHD, type-1 diabetes, leukemia and asthma. SB277 puts Californian children at risk of following suit as the childhood vaccine schedule continually increases and as more toxins are used within the vaccines as adjuvants and preservatives.

With 53 recommended vaccines doses by kindergarten, the U.S. already leads the world with the most intensive vaccination schedule, giving 2-3 times more vaccines to its children than other developed countries. The U.S. gives 26 vaccine doses before age one, yet has the highest infant mortality in the developed world (despite spending more on healthcare per capita than any other country).

Currently under California law, children who actually carry diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV are allowed in public and private school and cannot be discriminated based on their health conditions. Yet children who are healthy, and do not carry these diseases will not be allowed in either public or private school. This infringes on the rights of Californian children to free public education without discrimination, as per the California Constitution. Discrimination includes discrimination based on health status.

Vaccines have never been studied for safety in combination, yet 6-9 doses are routinely given during childhood doctor visits. Many vaccine additives, such as aluminum, MSG and formaldehyde, have been repeatedly linked to neurotoxicity, auto-immune diseases and cancer. Currently in the U.S., vaccines are the only product that has complete liability protection, meaning if you or your child is injured or killed by a vaccine, you cannot sue the vaccine maker.

While SB277 targets children and their fundamental right to a free public education, lawmakers are also planning mandatory vaccination laws that will apply to college students, hospital workers, school staff and, eventually, the entire adult population.

The film is free for all media. To purchase additional tickets, please visit: http://gathr.us/screening/12527.

Council for Vaccine Safety, founded by a former pharmaceutical representative, is a non-profit organization focused on education and public awareness of vaccine risks while advocating for safer vaccines and medical freedom, a fundamental right. More information: http://councilforvaccinesafety.org/.

Liberty Lives is a group of like-minded individuals that are standing up to continue and regain our natural-born liberties under the premise that all are created equal. We believe in freedom of health, the right to education and individual liberties for all.

VIDEO - Trailer for "Trace Amounts" (YouTube): https://youtu.be/sqqiy8DhyH0.

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