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Wholesale Trading Co-Op is Acquired by The Carlyle Group and Rebrands as Wholesale Trading Insurance Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., March 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-op Insurance Services, a privately-held wholesale insurance specialist serving a group of leading retail insurance brokers, announced today that The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in wholesale insurance broker JenCap Holdings, LLC and the assets of Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, which will be re-named Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC. Wholesale Trading is currently owned by its management team and external private investors.

Carlyle's investment will position JenCap Holdings to be a consolidator of specialty insurance distribution and program management businesses, including managing general agencies, specialty program underwriters, transactional wholesale brokers and captive managers. JenCap Holdings has assembled a management team with the sector insight and experience to drive organic growth and strategic acquisition strategies leveraging technology and advanced data analytics.

Following the acquisition, John F. Jennings, current President and Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Trading, will be named President and CEO of JenCap Holdings. Kristopher Bauer, a founding member of Wholesale Trading and co-head of its Casualty Practice, will be named President of Wholesale Trading Insurance Services. JenCap Holdings will be headquartered in New York and Wholesale Trading will continue to operate from offices in New York, San Francisco, Atlanta and Princeton, New Jersey.

Mr. Jennings commented, "Over the last five years we have built a highly successful business from scratch through hard work and client service excellence. However, it is clear to us that the next five years will require significant investments in technology, data analytics, human capital and acquisitions to expand product offerings and distribution networks. Having the Carlyle Group as our financial partner gives us the ability to make those investments, attract the best talent both inside and outside the industry, and immediately sets us apart from our competitors. This news should be viewed very positively by our retail broker partners and the clients they serve."

Said Kristopher Bauer, "It is important for those we serve to realize that nothing is changing beyond our name and the benefits that we will all derive from our partnership with the Carlyle Group. We will continue 'business as usual' with our same team of highly experienced wholesale brokerage professionals delivering focused, innovative products and services to our retail broker partners."

"We are very pleased that John Jennings and the exceptionally talented professionals at Wholesale Trading will be joining JenCap Holdings," commented John Redett, Managing Director of The Carlyle Group. "John and the entire WTCI team have done a tremendous job building the organization from a start-up, creating a high-growth, client-focused organization in only five years. We look forward to making the necessary investments for the WTCI team and JenCap Holdings to quickly become an even more significant player in the specialty insurance distribution and service business."

Equity capital for the transactions, financial terms of which were not disclosed, will be provided by Carlyle Global Financial Services Partners II. The transaction closed on March 16, 2016.

About The Carlyle Group:

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager with $183 billion of assets under management across 126 funds and 160 fund of funds vehicles as of December 31, 2015. Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, many of whom are public pensions. Carlyle invests across four segments - Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies and Investment Solutions - in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Carlyle has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. The Carlyle Group employs more than 1,700 people in 36 offices across six continents.

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Ashley Albers Named Hospice Medical Director of Four Seasons

FLAT ROCK, N.C., March 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Four Seasons Compassion for Life announces the promotion of Ashley Albers, D.O., to the position of hospice medical director.

Albers holds a 2009 doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, and a 2004 bachelor of science in chemistry and mathematics. After a three year residency in internal medicine in the University of Medicine and Dentistry at the New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine from 2009-12, she received a Mountain Area Health Education Center, or MAHEC, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Asheville, in 2012-13.

"During my residency in internal care, I observed a lot of interventions within the intensive care unit that made me wonder what people really wanted for their time at end of life," she says.

Her interest in serving patient needs at end of life deepened, and led her to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, where she accepted a position as a palliative care physician in 2013, followed by a promotion to assistant medical director in 2014. She was certified as a hospice medical director in 2015 and completed a year-long mentorship with Chief Medical Officer Janet Bull, prior to promotion to hospice medical director.

"Dr. Albers has done a magnificent job," says Bull. "She has demonstrated astute clinical skills and possesses a great understanding of the regulations of the Hospice Medicare Benefit."

As hospice medical director, Albers oversees the certification of eligibility of hospice patients to receive Medicare benefits as part of day-to-day operations.

Though others may remark upon her rapid rise within the organization, she describes a combination of factors: a willingness to acquire relevant experience and training, timing, and the emergent need to facilitate changes on the palliative care team which required a greater commitment from its members.

"She is a great team player, and continues to aspire to improving care for the patients and families we serve," says Bull.

As the region's population ages, Albers remains inspired by the opportunity to reach increasing numbers of physicians and health care workers.

"A lot of people who could benefit from our services aren't receiving those yet," she says. "I'd like to be part of helping other medical practitioners do this work."

Four Seasons is a non-profit hospice and palliative care organization led by a dedicated team of health care professionals, social workers, spiritual care professionals and volunteers. Four Seasons currently serves patients in Henderson, Buncombe, Macon, Jackson, Transylvania and surrounding counties.

For information on Four Seasons, visit http://www.fourseasonscfl.org.

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Latest Power Data Recovery Tool for iOS from MiniTool Solution Ltd

VANCOUVER, Canada, March 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MiniTool Solution Ltd., a well-known software development company based in Canada, announces MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS version 1.1. This application is designed for data recovery from iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. With help of this easy to use software, user can recover lost data from unexpected deletion, virus invasion, reset all settings, system upgrade and logical damage.

Three functions in MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS:

Recover from iOS Device: it can help to recover lost messages, contacts, call history, WhatsApp, notes, calendars, reminders, bookmarks, etc from iOS devices. Lost files could be recovered by using this software as long as these files are not overwritten by new data.

Recover from iTunes Backup: it retrieves data from the iTunes backup. For users who have backed up data in iOS devices, they can restore the important files by using this module.

Recover from iCloud Backup: it is capable of recovering data from iCloud backup files. If users have backed up their data from iOS devices to iCloud or auto backup has been made before data loss, this function can help to get the lost data back.

Main features of MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS:

Compatible with Windows OS and Mac OS: User can choose to run this application either from Windows OS or from Mac OS.

Optimization on User Interface: All interfaces in this software are neat, friendly, and concise.

Powerful Functions: No matter files were lost due to accidental deletion, iOS upgrade failure, factory restore or white apple, etc.. MiniTool iOS data recovery tool will find and fully restore all files.

Recover Various Types of Files: This tool is able to recover media data as well as text data from all iOS devices. Including Media data: photos, app photos, videos, photo stream, voice memos, message attachments Text data: messages, contacts, call history, WhatsApp, calendar, notes, Bookmark and app documents.

About MiniTool Solution Ltd.:

MiniTool Solution Ltd. is a professional Canadian software provider whose products include data recovery software, partitioning tool, etc. MiniTool Solution Ltd is dedicated in researching computer technology to serve users better. For more detailed information about MiniTool Mobile Data Recovery for iOS, please visit http://www.minitool.com/ios-recovery.html.

Company name: MiniTool Solution Ltd.
Address: Suite 1500 - 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1C6, Canada

Website: http://www.minitool.com

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Twitter: @Mini_Tools

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LIBERTY Dental Plan Advances Innovative Approach to Oral Health By Empowering Physicians to Provide Fluoride Varnish

IRVINE, Calif., March 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LIBERTY Dental Plan (LIBERTY) continues to innovate and be a champion for whole health by partnering with the Center for Oral Health and medical providers to create a program that will help increase the number of children receiving fluoride varnish - a critical treatment that helps prevent further dental issues later in life.

This Sacramento based program begins with a Continuing Medical Education (CME) training of physicians on how to apply the fluoride varnish. The first, of what is expected to be many more, training takes place today, March 22, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

This is believed to be the first time a Geographic Managed Care (GMC) Dental Plan has fully funded this type of program to address children's lack of oral health checkups - and treatment. LIBERTY Dental Plan has partnered with the Center for Oral Health and SynerMed, a leading Managed Service Organization, for this first training. Ultimately, the training schedule will be further developed with the goal of positively impacting 1,000 - 2,000 children in the first year.

"The future is now with trainings like these. Oral health is a vital part of whole health and Physicians will certainly benefit from the support of oral health experts to help respond to the needs of children's dental health, and to refer children to dentists and specialists who understand each family's whole health issues. We are proud to lead these collaborative relationships to improve the health of children," said Dr. Amir Neshat, LIBERTY's CEO and Founder.

By empowering physicians and pediatricians, LIBERTY Dental Plan is raising the bar for oral health through collaboration, innovation and patient-centered care.

About LIBERTY Dental Plan:

LIBERTY Dental Plan specializes in commercial and government sponsored dental programs, providing services to managed care organizations, state governments, labor unions, large group employers, municipalities, and individuals. With a vast majority of its membership enrolled in government sponsored programs, LIBERTY is recognized as a specialist in administering dental care for Medicaid, SCHIP and Medicare beneficiaries. LIBERTY has a proven record of successfully increasing the utilization of quality dental care for multiple programs, ensuring that a larger portion of premiums are appropriated directly to care.

LIBERTY Dental Plan is also recognized as an industry leader in the area of Dental Disease Management. A member of The Care Continuum Alliance (carecontinuum.org), LIBERTY shares their commitment to promote high quality standards for and definitions of key components of wellness, disease, case management where appropriate, and care coordination programs as well as support services and materials.

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

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Media Contact:
Ara Najarian
ara@i-mmarketing.com
(323) 353-4062

Twitter: @LIBERTY_Dental @synermedpr @Center4OralHlth

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Platinum Data Executive Craig Zielazny Named to Board of Advisors for Wittenberg University’s New Master of Science in Analytics Program

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Platinum Data Solutions, a provider of valuation data and analytics solutions, has announced that Craig Zielazny, the company's senior vice president of valuation analytics, has been named to the Board of Advisors for Springfield, Ohio-based Wittenberg University's new Master of Science in Analytics program. The Board of Advisors is charged with collaborating to create the department's curricula and courses, and could include guest lecturing. The inaugural semester for Wittenberg University's Master of Science in Analytics program begins in August 2016.

According to program coordinator Jana Buck, the Master of Science in Analytics program seeks to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge base that includes both analytics and management.

"Today's managers need to know enough about analytics to enable them to communicate effectively with analysts," said Buck. "In addition, analysts who want to be in management need skills beyond the nuts-and-bolts knowledge that got them to this point. Success in management depends on things like knowledge and skills in managing people, understanding roles within an organization, and big-picture thinking. The goal of the Analytics Program is to arm our graduates with a skillset that covers these two critical facets."

Zielazny, a noted lecturer who has held managerial and executive level roles in mortgage valuation analytics for over a decade, hopes his knowledge and passion for valuation analytics will help to cultivate interest in the residential real estate valuation segment among the program's students and new graduates.

"The valuation segment needs new recruits and it also needs deeper analytics," he said. "The truth is, we're sitting on a practically endless supply of both. The more we embrace advanced analytics in the residential valuation space, the safer mortgage and collateral-based transactions will become, and the easier it will be to attract the next generation of high quality analysts and managers."

Zielazny oversees the valuation analytics division of Platinum Data, which is recognized by the top 15 AVM providers for generating the industry's highest quality valuation data, and pioneering the most rigorous AVM testing and validation program in the industry.

Platinum Data's online platform and analytical tools are used to protect the country's top 10 mortgage lenders, and are integrated with nine of the top 10 appraisal management systems.

ABOUT PLATINUM DATA SOLUTIONS:

Platinum Data Solutions provides valuation data and analytics technologies that help mortgage lenders, servicers, investors, AMCs and their vendors value collateral, identify potential collateral weaknesses and manage collateral risk. The company's online platform and analytical tools protect the country's top 10 mortgage lenders and help hundreds of companies to perform due diligence and prevent collateral-based loss. Each year, Platinum Data protects billions of dollars in assets across the U.S. against collateral-based non-compliance, buybacks and other risks. The company's RealView system pioneered computer-assisted appraisal underwriting. Its valuation analytics channel provides the industry's only turnkey services that assure the responsible use of AVMs. Platinum Data Solutions is based in Aliso Viejo, California and was founded in 2002.

For more information, visit http://www.platdata.com/, follow @Platinum_Data or email info@PlatinumData.com.

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Django Unchained Actress stars in First Time French Feature Director’s ‘Found iPhone’ Horror Comedy

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After directing over a dozen short films, French filmmaker Tristan Convert announced he has directed his first feature, "SCRATCH," an original horror comedy starring Daniele Watts ("Django Unchained"), for which he has launched an Indiegogo campaign, to reach $10k for finishing funds. Set in Los Angeles's known-to-be haunted Old Zoo, "SCRATCH" is one of the first, if not the first, found footage films shot entirely on iPhone 6.

"SCRATCH" tells the story of two would-be filmmakers who decide to shoot a music video for a local nu metal band on an iPhone at an abandoned zoo. A recipe for disaster. Watts plays Samantha Steel, the "goth rock diva" and lead singer of the band.

"'SCRATCH' is meta-theater. It's also an update on classic found footage films like 'The Blair Witch Project.' It's a 'found phone' feature. Cinema verite-style, but not taking itself too seriously," says Director and Producer Tristan Convert. "The audience will see what the filmmakers' crew in the movie is shooting from the point-of-view of their iPhones. The handheld, POV-style frame will be intimate, close to the characters, swirling, falling, selfie-ing, complete with texts and IOS updates interrupting the shoot," he adds.

Convert created "SCRATCH" as a unique take on an American black horror comedy. Throughout the film, one by one, the members of the cast and crew are scratched by an infected person, which causes them to transform into their primal, savage selves succumbing to their basic instincts. "SCRATCH" is a classic contagion story; e.g., the werewolf myth, but the infected persons are not zombies. In fact, the savages are not evil at all. They simply crave sex and food. However, they lack the ability to control their impulses, and therein lies the conflict.

"At its core, 'SCRATCH' is about our struggle to contain the beast within," Convert explains. "SCRATCH" explores key themes like: What differentiates us from animals? And what does it mean to be truly free?

"SCRATCH" is currently in post-production, for which Convert has launched a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo to raise $10,000 to be used for color correction, sound mixing, and securing music rights.

"SCRATCH"'s anticipated completion date is fall 2016.

"SCRATCH" is co-written by Tristan Convert and Akilah Green and produced by Tristan Convert, Akilah Green, and Sebastien Bizeul.

About Tristan Convert:

Convert is a French filmmaker. During his studies at The University of Science and Technology in Lille, France, he focused on radical filmmaking. In Paris, he worked on feature films and documentary production. Based on his early projects, Convert received several grants to study cinema at Pictanovo and The European Center for Film Production (CEFPF). His last short film, "Le Chat Noir" ("The Black Cat"), was premiered at the Hollyshorts Film Festival, won Best Short Film at the Black Earth Festival, was a distinguished finalist at the Generation Court Film Festival, and was an official selection at the San Francisco Shorts, New York Chashama Film Festival, Nevada City Film Festival, and Arizona Underground. Subsequently, at Eli Roth's suggestion, Convert moved to the United States and settled in Los Angeles to prepare "SCRATCH."

About Akilah Green:

After spending almost a decade practicing as a lawyer-lobbyist on Washington, D.C.'s infamous "K Street," Akilah moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in screen writing. Akilah currently works full-time generating and pitching funny stories, segments, and beats for Chelsea Handler's upcoming Netflix talk show, "Chelsea." As well, she consults for "Real Time with Bill Maher" on HBO and is a weekly columnist for "The Root." Akilah has a Bachelors from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan. In addition to co-writing and producing "SCRATCH," Akilah has written a number of television pilots for development.

About Sebastien Bizeul:

Sebastien Bizeul has been an actor and co-director in the Frozen Zebras troupe in Delhi, India for several years where he has been involved in plays such as "No Exit" from Jean-Paul Sartre and Art from Yasmina Reza. He directed comedies at the French Embassy School of Delhi where he also taught theater for many years. Before that, he produced short films and computer graphic movies. He also wrote a satirical action novel, "As Soon As," about an anti-hero discovering a world conspiracy. After traveling the globe, most extensively in Asia and Africa, Bizeul has recently settled in L.A.

Find out more about "SCRATCH" at:

Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/SCRATCHthemovie

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCRATCHfeaturemovie

Twitter: @SCRATCHthemovie - http://twitter.com/SCRATCHthemovie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scratch_the_movie/

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EPIC Launches National Construction Specialty Group with the Addition of Brian McDonnell as Managing Principal

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of veteran construction broker Brian McDonnell as a managing principal, and the formation of the EPIC National Construction Specialty Group.

McDonnell, who joins from Wells Fargo Insurance Services, will be responsible for building and leading a construction-focused national "center of excellence," developing, integrating and delivering key technical resources, leading-edge risk solutions and new tools for the benefit of EPIC clients in construction related industries and the EPIC service teams who support them.

Said EPIC CEO John Hahn, "The addition of Brian and the launch of EPIC's National Construction Specialty Group will help to mobilize and integrate the already significant Construction expertise we have in our West Region, as well as our national Design Build capabilities provided by EPIC/Greyling, and our national Energy Construction practice, both based in the Southeast. Brian brings unique experience with large complex Contractors as well as project specific work such as CCIP's and OCIP's, which our clients across the country will profit from."

McDonnell will be based in EPIC's Concord, Calif. office and report to Derek Thomas, Chief Strategy Officer and co-leader of EPIC's National Specialty Practices & Programs Group.

Said EPIC West Region President, Thomas O'Neil, "We have known and respected Brian for many years, and are excited to have him join our team to lead this significant construction-focused national specialty team. EPIC's strategy of developing highly specialized, integrated and accessible national teams stands in stark contrast to many other firms who tend to 'silo' their business segments around profit center considerations. Brian and his team will deepen our Construction Industry bench strength, reinforce our commitment to client service excellence across the country, and unify our voice to the carriers and larger insurance and risk management marketplace."

McDonnell is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. Professionally he holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) Designations.

In addition, McDonnell has been recognized as a Construction Industry "Power Broker" by Risk & Insurance Magazine, based on his professional excellence and exemplary service and solutions delivered to his clients.

Brian McDonnell can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
brian.mcdonnell [at] epicbrokers.com
925-822-9037 direct.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Ultra-low Cost SecuGen Hamster Pro and UPx OEM Sensor Now Available

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce that the ultra-low cost Hamster Pro(TM) and UPx OEM fingerprint sensor are now available for purchase.

The Hamster Pro and the UPx sensor featured inside the Hamster Pro are compact, accurate, and robust fingerprint readers that are offered at an incredibly low price. SecuGen is well known around the world and throughout the biometrics industry for providing high quality fingerprint products at prices suitable for large deployments. The Hamster Pro is SecuGen's lowest price fingerprint reader to date.

The UPx is the USB fingerprint sensor for OEMs that is contained inside of the Hamster Pro. Like the rest of SecuGen's fingerprint sensors, the UPx is a robust unit that is designed to capture accurate, high contrast images. This new OEM sensor is compact for easy integration and very low priced for large deployments as well.

SecuGen's complete line of fingerprint readers include ultra-compact FBI-certified models for PIV and FAP 20 compliance. With the new Hamster Pro and UPx sensor, SecuGen now offers the same ultra-compact form-factor at very low cost for circumstances where FBI certification is not required. SecuGen's product line also includes dual mode products that combine contact and contactless smart card readers together with SecuGen's rugged and accurate fingerprint sensors.

"These new products are truly remarkable in terms of their quality at such a low price point," stated Dan Riley, SecuGen's VP of Engineering. "The SecuGen engineering team keeps coming up with new ways to reduce costs. The Hamster Pro fingerprint reader and UPx sensor combine the ability to capture a high contrast, high quality image at rock bottom prices. These truly are amazing products!"

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen, said, "SecuGen continues to focus relentlessly on delivering high quality products and tools that our reseller partners require. Our engineering team had done it again with the UPx sensor and the Hamster Pro. We have created these products in direct response to the requests of our partners."

The Hamster Pro fingerprint reader and the companion UPx OEM sensor are available for purchase immediately. These new products currently support Windows. Within the next several weeks, SDKs and drivers for Linux and Android will be made available.

SecuGen will be demonstrating both the Hamster Pro and UPx at the ISC West conference at the Las Vegas Sands Convention Center from April 6 - 8, 2016 in booth #12133.

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation ( http://www.secugen.com/ ) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms. Known for high quality, ruggedness, and performance in a wide variety of applications and environmental conditions, SecuGen products are used by world-leading financial, medical, government, educational and corporate institutions and are sold through an extensive partner network of reseller partners including original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors and system integrators around the world.

SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

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2 Refunds, Inc. Announces Launch of Website That Rewards Customers for Filing Taxes Online by Deadline

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, March 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2 Refunds, Inc. has launched a website with a rare promise: File one tax return and get two refunds. Aptly named, 2 Refunds gives the startup a preemptive position in online done-for-you tax preparation - a niche that exists in the overlapping services of H&R Block and TurboTax yet has no focused presence from either industry leader.

Void of bells and whistles, the site clearly explains the process and reveals that the refunds do not come from the Internal Revenue Service. They come from preparation fees and they are not complete reimbursements, but 50 percent.

"Obviously, we cannot give back everything and stay in business," said company founder and CEO, Javier Silva. "But, with less than 30 days left of tax season and a limited budget, we're cutting into future profit margins to get people's attention."

The mobile-friendly site offers the usual benefits and features found elsewhere. However, there are two innovations that set it apart: fixed prices and done-for-you service.

Fixed price packages are based on details of each return. Personal is $74.99, Premium is $214.97, and Premium Plus is $309.95.

The pioneering feature is the online done-for-you service. A tax professional prepares the return from information provided securely online by the customer who completes an interview and uploads files from a computer or snaps pictures using a smartphone. Communication is managed and tracked using support tickets.

Signing up is free and required for a secure online experience via encrypted connection which includes the use of reputable third party vendors such as Dropbox and E-sign Live. Payments are handled with PayPal for those not wanting prep fees taken from their IRS income tax refund. IRS Resolution Service is included to handle any issues that may arise after filing.

Clicking "Get Paid to Share" opens up the referral program that does not require purchase and pays for every referral that results in a sale with no limits on referrals.

"Until now, there were basically two options for tax preparation: physically going to a location to have them done for you or doing them yourself online or with software. With that in mind, 2refunds.com is not a website that showcases software technology. But rather, it is designed to connect humans who want online service with human professionals who provide service online," said Silva, who designed the site himself. "It's not complicated. I just want everyone to win."

About 2 Refunds, Inc.:

2 Refunds, Inc. is founded by Javier Silva, CEO. He has 14 years of experience in full charge bookkeeping, payroll and income tax. Although he possesses expertise in preparing corporate, partnership and non-profit returns, the company is focused on making personal tax preparation service available to individuals across the United States via the internet.

More information: http://www.2refunds.com/.

Twitter: @2Refunds

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Titan Lenders Corp. Announces Acquisition by MetaSource LLC

DENVER, Colo., March 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it has been acquired by Utah-based MetaSource, LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MetaSource provides an array of technology-driven services and solutions, including business process outsourcing (BPO), business process management (BPM), enterprise content management (ECM), workflow and customer service experience. The acquisition of Titan broadens the company's footprint in data-centric mortgage services.

"We welcome Titan to the MetaSource family," said Adam Osthed, President & CEO of MetaSource. "Not only does Titan bring a combination of solutions and mortgage industry expertise, but it was also apparent that our mission and values were in alignment."

"From its inception, Titan's mission has focused on bringing much needed transparency and standardization to the mortgage process," said Mary Kladde, CEO of Titan. "Titan was a natural fit for the MetaSource approach to improving mortgage operations, and we foresee this relationship proving fruitful for mortgage industry participants through access to the combined suite of MetaSource and Titan solutions."

About MetaSource:

MetaSource is a technology driven provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) / Business Process Management (BPM) services integrated with Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and workflow solutions and customer experience processes to meet clients' goals and objectives. They service a variety of industries for a national clientele through our global network of PCI Level 1, Version 3 compliant, SOC / AT101 Type II / AT 101 (formerly known as SAS70) and HIPAA compliant processing centers. MetaSource employs over 800 worldwide and supports more than 4,000 installations as EMC's largest distributor of the ApplicationXtender Content Management product suite through a network of over 130 Channel Partners.

About Titan Lenders Corp.:

Denver-based Titan Lenders Corp. ( http://www.TitanLendersCorp.com/ ) was originally founded to meet the mortgage industry's increasing appetite for a variable cost solution to operational challenges. Today, that mission has expanded to include supporting strategic channel growth for lenders, servicers and investors evolving their businesses in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. As such, Titan's core offerings have expanded to include MERS audit services, data reconciliation, document custody and whole loan purchase review.

Twitter: @TitanLenders @MetaSource #mortgage

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Pat Benner Joins TeamSnap Leadership as CFO

BOULDER, Colo., March 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the leading tool for organizing and communicating every aspect of active sports life, today announced that Pat Benner will join as the company's chief financial officer effective March 28, bringing more than 25 years of experience guiding top brands in the software, IT storage and healthcare industries.

Benner has decades of experience leading the financial and operational arms of respected companies, including TapInfluence, The Beryl Companies and McKesson Health Solutions. His achievements include significantly increasing shareholder value by boosting operating margins by five times while also enhancing corporate culture, employee benefits and satisfaction; and securing more than $50 million in funding for venture-backed companies. He has participated in more than 15 merger and acquisition transactions of both public and private companies, with valuations exceeding $1 billion.

Most recently, he served as CFO and board member of NexGen Storage, managing all aspects of the company's successful 2013 sale to Fusion-io, Inc. and delivering a 10-time return on invested capital. After the company's 2015 spin-out from SanDisk, he guided NexGen's merger with Austin-based Pivot3.

"TeamSnap has proven its ability to dominate the youth sports management and communication market while scaling quickly to accommodate the platform's massive growth. I'm excited to help the group grow even further to attract new teams, clubs and leagues," Benner said. "With an already amazingly engaged audience of 10 million, the opportunities for feature enhancements, partnerships and continued innovation abound."

Coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap to make organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go. The company closed a B-series round of $10 million in August 2015, led by Northgate Capital, following a period of staggering growth. TeamSnap nearly doubled its customer base over the past 18 months, now boasting 10 million users in 196 countries. TeamSnap interacts with active users an average of 40 times per month, and its native mobile apps have been a particular hit. The iOS app has a 4.7 out of 5 rating in the App Store and is consistently ranked among the App Store's Top 10 Free Sports Apps.

"The experience Pat brings to our leadership team, his passion for helping families and his financial insight into what makes a company successful will be invaluable to TeamSnap," said TeamSnap CEO Dave DuPont. "I look forward to working with him and the rest of our experienced leadership team to execute the financial strategy that helps solidify TeamSnap's position as the dominant sports management and communication platform."

About TeamSnap:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colo., TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. Ten million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap's web and smartphone apps to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. TeamSnap makes organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go.

For more information, please visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

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Twitter: @teamsnap

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Mr Cabinet Care Opens Doors to Anaheim High School Students

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Students at an Anaheim High School received a hands-on chance to learn the basics of business, community leadership, and the lost art of woodworking with local kitchen-and-bath remodeling company Mr Cabinet Care.

Shortly after being voted the "Best Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Company" by Orange County Register readers for the ninth year running, as part of the paper's annual "People's Choice" awards, Mr Cabinet Care met with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait in October of last year. Mayor Tait extended an invitation to the company to help promote benevolence and goodwill locally, through participation in Anaheim's own "Million Acts of Kindness" campaign.

The Million Acts of Kindness initiative was launched in 2013 as a joint effort between Mayor Tait and the Anaheim City School District. Inspiration for this effort came from "Kindness Week," a Hillsborough Elementary School program started by local residents Edward and Karine Jaievsky in memory of their 6-year-old daughter Natasha.

As contributors to the campaign, Mr Cabinet Care invited nine Kennedy High School students to spend the day learning and building connections at the company's Anaheim factory and showroom. Students received practical exposure to the core principles of entrepreneurship, interior design, and community leadership. Company CEO Sid Jaridly and even city official, Mishal Montgomery were present to meet the participants.

"Mr Cabinet Care prides itself not only on providing unparalleled quality and service to Anaheim and OC residents, but also in giving back to the community that's supported us for nearly three decades," says Sid Jaridly, Co-Owner and CEO of Mr Cabinet Care.

Established in 1987, The Original Mr. Cabinet Care has become one of the largest and most trusted kitchen remodeling companies in Southern California. The company specializes in kitchen remodeling as well as cabinet refacing. The family owned company operates out of a 24,000 square foot factory and showroom in Anaheim, California.

For nearly three decades, The Original Mr. Cabinet Care team has focused their efforts on becoming not the biggest, but the best in their industry. They have been voted the #1 kitchen remodeling company in their industry and the only 9-time winner of the People's Choice awards. Mr. Cabinet Care strives to best serve each client and not only meet their needs, but provide them with a stunning kitchen they will love for many years to come!

To learn more, visit http://www.mrcabinetcare.com/.

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Samantha Schrader
Mr Cabinet Care
samantha@mrcabinetcare.com
714-961-1900

Twitter: @MrCabinetCareOC

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Taking Aim at Superbugs Discussed on C diff Spores and More Global Broadcasting Network with Dr Clifford McDonald of CDC

TAMPA, Fla., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation, "C. diff. Spores and More," Global Broadcasting Network - innovative and educational interactive healthcare talk radio show discusses taking aim at "superbugs" and the latest Vital Signs Report results with guest Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

Bringing guests together, such as Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading government healthcare organizations in the U.S., and internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections, and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance has built a loyal listenership and continue to inform and educate listeners worldwide.

"C.diff. Spores and More" is broadcast live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness channel, officially sponsored by Clorox Healthcare. Archived "C. diff. Spores and More" shows can be found here: http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2441/c-diff-spores-and-more .

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounds the alarm on the danger of modern medicine returning to a time when simple infections were often fatal. As the latest Vital Signs Report shows, much progress has been made in our hospitals and healthcare facilities to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections. But, more work needs to be done, because many of these infections are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria which are difficult, if not impossible to treat.

CDC believes clinicians are key to national progress in preventing infections. They have the power to change the direction of antibiotic resistance each and every time they care for their patients. It requires taking the appropriate steps every time.

"We are in a race to slow resistance, and we can't afford to let the 'superbugs' outpace us, especially in healthcare settings," stated Dr. McDonald, MD.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections. Through her own journey and the loss of their father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating infection.

About The C diff Foundation Executive Director:

Nancy C Caralla, hosts "C. diff. Spores and More" Global Broadcasting Network with a team focus on educating, and advocating for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, and environmental safety - and more -- worldwide.

For information please visit http://www.cdifffoundation.org/.

Media Contact Person: Nancy Caralla, ncaralla@cdifffoundation.org.

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Geek Club Books Launches Autism EDU Educational Tools for April Autism Awareness Month to Bring Topics of Autism into Classrooms

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Geek Club Books, Inc., an autism nonprofit, today announced Autism EDU, a collection of free educational tools for educators and parents to teach autism topics in inclusive classrooms. Video files, e-books, apps, student handouts and curriculum guides are downloadable via Geek Club Books website.

Autism EDU consists of three modules: 1) "Mighty League: The Terrible Taunting" has themes about bullying, friendship and understanding autism and Asperger's Syndrome, 2) "Mighty League: The Horrible Hug" has themes regarding social and emotional learning (SEL), and self- and peer acceptance, and 3) "Bluebee TeeVee Autism Information Station" dispels the myths surrounding autism through entertaining, educational pop-culture webisodes.

Each module includes curriculum guides developed in collaboration with clinical partners and educational specialists.

"The tools were developed to capture and engage students' attention, ignite their curiosities and inspire discussions," said the organization's spokesperson and President, Jodi Murphy. "We want to make the topics of autism approachable through children's stories and pop culture-style webisodes. The companion curriculum and activity guides make it easy for educators to integrate into their lesson plans."

"When I was growing up, I knew very little about my autism," said Autism EDU contributor, James Sullivan. "Neither did my teachers and especially not the other children my age. Autism EDU videos and stories will help them understand some of their peers who are different."

Access to Geek Club Books' Autism EDU tools at http://geekclubbooks.com/autism-edu/

Video of Autism EDU - Horrible Hug: https://youtu.be/7t7gzy5Y5gQ

About April Autism Awareness Month:

Congress adopted April as the national awareness month for autism in 1984, which originally began as an awareness campaign by The Autism Society of America in the early 1970s. Today the month is an opportunity for autism organizations to draw the public's attention to the diagnosis and separate fact from myths and misperceptions.

About Geek Club Books:

Geek Club Books, is 501c3 autism charity with an autism education and empowerment mission. They produce interactive children's story apps, enhanced e-books, curriculum, digital media and webisodes to change perceptions and end stigmas surrounding autism. The nonprofit partners with clinical advisors and educational specialists. A team of autistic adults collaborate and contribute their talents to everything the organization produces. Learn more at: http://geekclubbooks.com/.

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Twitter: @geekclubbooks #Autism #AutismEDU

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The California Lifestyle Auction: Over $85 Million of prominent San Francisco Bay Area homes to be offered at auction

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luxury home auction consultant Guy Masters, in cooperation with Olivia Hsu Decker, the legendary luxury home specialist and co-owner of Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty present this unparalleled opportunity to bid on six of the finest homes in Northern California. Each non-distressed property represents the best of the California lifestyle. Ms. Decker will be donating five percent of her fees to the successful bidders' charity of choice.

The California Lifestyle Auction includes the following stellar properties:

A magnificent $28.5 million, seven-bedroom, 16,000 square-foot San Francisco mansion with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Bay. Completely renovated with amazing architectural detailing, this is a renowned San Francisco ultimate entertainment home that is fit for visiting royalty, grand scale galas and charity events. This property was the prestigious 2008 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

A $20 million estate compound on three acres of park-like grounds located in the prominent Town of Ross. Six buildings in total including main residence, two guest houses, eight car garage with gym, spa house, pool and cabana, tennis court and a Redwood grove.

An $18.5 million 42-acre vineyard estate located just five minutes' drive from downtown St. Helena, Napa Valley, the world-class destination for fine wine and gourmet cuisine. Featuring an approximately 10,000 square foot main house and a poolside guest house overlooking majestic views of Spring Mountain Winery's 900+ acre vineyards and grounds which was the location of the TV series "Falcon Crest." Also for sale is Juslyn Vineyards. Established in 1998, the vineyard commercially produces an average of 28 tons/vintage of Spring Mountain District grapes including premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc that consistently produce 90- to 96-point wines scored by Robert Parker, Jr. Listing at $11 million includes wine label, goodwill, wine club, mailing list, 3 tier and direct wholesale channels and inventory.

A $5.5 million, five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 4 fireplaces located on Belvedere's most exclusive street enjoys mesmerizing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Sausalito and the Bay from this contemporary villa.

A $5.65 million, four-bedroom, one-level elegant Tiburon home with pool and panoramic views of Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco as well as the adjacent 101-acre open space preserve.

A $6.995 million, seven-bedroom, 10,341 square foot estate on 2.06 acres featuring a six car garage, guests' apartment, pool with fireplace flanked by two cabanas and rose gardens. Located in the prestigious Dominican area of San Rafael.

The lifestyle luxury home auction event is the first of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area. Bids may be submitted up until the deadline: April 24, 2016.

Visit http://www.CaliforniaLifestyleAuction.com for auction information or contact Guy Masters at 1-415-910-0972. To schedule a preview, please email Olivia Hsu Decker at Olivia.HsuDecker@ sothebysrealty.com or call 1-415-435-1600. Brokers with registered buyers are protected.

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Tax Tip from ACSIA Partners: 2016 Deductions Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable for Many

KIRKLAND, Wash., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESSS NEWSWIRE) -- If you're in the market for long-term care insurance, you may be suffering from sticker shock. "The cost may seem out of reach," says Denise Gott. "Many people feel this way, so they put off protecting themselves. That's a shame, because in their case, Uncle Sam may pick up part of the tab." Gott is CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Federal tax deductions for owning long-term care insurance range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, and they're higher than ever in 2016. "Not everyone qualifies," says Gott, "but everyone owes it to themselves to find out if they do and how big the deduction might be. For millions, the net policy cost will be at least a little less than the 'sticker price.'"

For the taxable year beginning in 2016, the limitations under Section 213(d)(10) of the IRS tax code, regarding eligible long-term care premiums includible in the term "medical care," are as follows:

Attained Age Before Close of Taxable Year / Limitation on Premiums:
* 40 or less: $390
* More than 40 but not more than 50: $730
* More than 50 but not more than 60 $1,460
* More than 60 but not more than 70: $3,900
* More than 70: $4,870.

The deductions recur every year that one pays long-term care premiums, and have been increasing annually.

"The idea is to encourage Americans to protect themselves," says Gott. "Unfortunately only about 10 percent of those who could benefit from a policy actually have one. The percentage should be much higher. We think it would be if the deductions were taken into account."

Greater public awareness is vitally needed, and Gott's company is doing what it can to spread the word. "We have over 150 long-term care specialists in all parts of the country. During tax season they're available to consult with anyone or their financial advisor by phone or in person."

About ACSIA Partners:

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

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EaseUS Finally Uncovers New Data Recovery Wizard 10.0

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS has officially unveiled the long awaited Data Recovery Wizard 10.0, which speeds up whole data scanning process through adjustment on RAW recovery algorithm. With Swedish and Danish supported in this version, newly added file labels allow users to exactly specify target files to recover in a flash alongside selection.

What makes EaseUS data recovery software version 10.0 a highlight is the RAW recovery mode that has great effects on data scanning, including the speed and restoring results. When a file system of hard drive partitions is damaged or corrupted, the hard disk becomes RAW -- that makes it unreadable to the operating system and any data cannot be written into. Thereafter, the partition does not contain a recognized file system.

Some common error messages may appear then whether it's necessary to format the hard disk. In a case study, possible causes for a hard drive to become RAW are destroy on file system structure, partition table damage, OS failure, intrinsic problems on hard drive and virus attack. Right now with the drive being in the raw state there is no access to the original data stored on that partition which is susceptible to such situation. Whatever the cause, it's very pressing to return the file system back to its original form against any severe data loss disasters.

EaseUS RAW recovery can simply get all lost data back to its original state by fixing the RAW file system in the progress without fear that it may lead to further damage. It centers round file recovery efficiency and results in greater restoring success.

On the other hand, more file labels are added in the 10.0 edition that makes it remarkably easy to track down all lost files especially Office document, Word, Excel or PPT and extract accurately what to recover in a breeze. Thus, the entire file recovery course gets much smooth and clear whatever users' skill level.

Making incessant moves on data recovery from Windows environment, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 10.0 continues to put restoring effectiveness at the first place for a hassle-free experience and heads into meeting broad users' needs on international market gradually with multi-language supported.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 10.0 available at:
http://www.easeus.com/data-recovery-software/ .

About EaseUS Software:

EaseUS provides professional IT solutions for home, education and SMB users, service providers in data recovery, backup, system optimization and partition manager on both Windows and Mac platforms. Founded in 2004, EaseUS has established itself as a fast-growing international company with over 100 million wonderful users in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.easeus.com.

"EaseUS" is registered trademark of CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd.

Twitter: @easeus_software

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Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration Seeks Energetic Volunteers for 2016 Event

DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration (DBASC) is seeking volunteers for the exciting fourth annual event from April 2 - 3, 2016. This two-day celebration, held in the heart of downtown Dania Beach in Frost Park at 300 NE 2nd Street, will feature numerous local and regional artists showcasing their unique creations. This year's event is positioned to be even bigger and better than the previous three years with the addition of a National Headliner Act provided by The Casino at Dania Beach: Survivor.

"The DBASC is eagerly anticipated and has become a prominent 'Spring Happening' for Dania Beach and South Florida calendars," states Rachel Bach, Interim Executive Director for the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. "With its growing success, the need for volunteers is increasing yearly and we are thrilled to produce an unforgettable family-filled celebration! Volunteering is a great way to develop personal and professional skills including cultural awareness, creativity, problem solving and teamwork. Students also receive Community Service credit for volunteering at our event."

Perks include invitation to the DBASC pre-event volunteer social, at Frost Park on March 24, a one-of-a-kind Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration Fourth Annual souvenir T-shirt and daily refreshments at the event. To volunteer your time and be involved in our community, RSVP for the March 24 "Kick-Off Party" which will be held at 6 p.m. at the Frost Park Recreation Center located at 300 NE 2nd Street by emailing Kisha Payen at kpayen@ci.dania-beach.fl.us or by calling 954-924-6801. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided by Jimbo's Sandbar and volunteers can collect their souvenir shirt.

Please visit http://daniabeachartsandseafoodcelebration.com/ for more information about this event.

About the Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration:

The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency proudly presents the award winning fourth annual Arts and Seafood Celebration on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Experience two days of fun and excitement featuring fresh mouth-watering seafood, great live music, various culinary delights from top local restaurants, fine arts and crafts, local retailer booths, magnificent sand sculptures, family activities and much more.

The main stage will come alive with a dazzling line-up of entertainers in a variety of scheduled performances featuring Survivor and their rock anthem hit "Eye of the Tiger." The Dania Kids Beach Party Fun Ville has activities for all ages, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Sarah Blake
Dania Beach CRA
sarah@rma.us.com
772-708-0230

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MH Virtual Creating Online Games to Honor 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights

COVINGTON, Ky., March 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A web developer and veteran of the U.S. Navy is creating a series of online games honoring the 225th anniversary of ratification of the Bill of Rights. Michael Hebert, Owner/Operator of MH Virtual, LLC, was born in the ninth state to ratify the document (Rhode Island) and calls the game collection Civics Match.

He expects the project will encourage Americans to think about the importance of the first ten Constitutional amendments.

"The games are mobile-friendly and have a memory/quiz combination format that's pretty unique," Hebert said. "Even though I swore an oath to defend the Constitution upon entering service with the Navy and completed the Navy's Legal Officer Course, my knowledge of the Constitution could be better and I suspect that's the case for many Americans."

He adds, "With a Supreme Court appointment imminent in a Presidential election year, the Civics Match concept seems timely."

The first game, released on the anniversary of James Madison's birthday (March 16th), is currently available at game1.civicsmatch.com. For the matching portion it makes use of images of quarters from the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters Program. The quarters represent the first ten states to ratify the Bill of Rights, which became law when Virginia was the eleventh to ratify it on December 15th, 1791.

Project information and links to official sources of information about the Bill of Rights can be found at http://civicsmatch.com/.

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Alternative-Risk Financing Roundtable: ‘Creative Uses for Captives’ Moderated by EPIC’s Daniel Houston

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and ATLANTA, Ga., March 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the world of risk management, captive insurers are taking on a major role for companies of all sizes. As the number and types of captive insurers are expanding, so too have the types of risks that captive owners are funding through these alternative-risk financing structures, says EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants. One area of increased interest is the use of healthcare captives by medium-size companies. This growth is the result of medical stop-loss since the Affordable Care Act precludes employers from limiting health care coverage in their benefit plans.

EPIC, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced that Dan Houston, EPIC's Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, will moderate a roundtable on these captive insurers topics, including what types of new coverages captives are insuring and other creative uses for these entities at the Business Insurance Risk Management Summit in New York on March 22, 2016.

What: Roundtable on "Creative Uses for Captives"
When: Tuesday, March 22 at 1:50 p.m.
Who: Moderator: Daniel W. Houston, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.

Roundtable panelists:
* Ethan Harrington
Director, Insurance and Risk Management
H&R Block
* Steve Kinion
Director, Bureau of Captive and Financial Insurance Products
Delaware Department of Insurance
* Karin Landry
Managing Partner
Spring Consulting Group L.L.C.

Where: The Business Insurance Risk Management Summit, Westin Times Square, New York, NY.

About Daniel W. Houston, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal, EPIC:

Dan Houston is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. He is based in EPIC's Duluth, Ga. office. 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.

An author of over 500 articles, texts and educational courses on risk management, insurance, analytics, contractual risk transfer, music, religion and law, 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." Houston 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 Business Insurance Risk Management Summit:

The Business Insurance Risk Management Summit is a unique two-day conference serving the information and networking needs of senior risk managers, benefits managers and related decision makers from the largest U.S. and global companies.

Now in it its seventh year, the summit provides attendees with focused insights into key risk management concerns via expert panels and strategic, thought-provoking discussions with peers and industry leader.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Move For Hunger is Recipient of 2016 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant, Fourth Year in a Row

ASBURY PARK, N.J., March 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger today announced that it has again been selected to receive the annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant for 2016. The Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope(R) helps worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with Move For Hunger's ongoing mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger. To date, the non-profit's network of relocation professionals has collected and delivered more than 6 million pounds of food - providing more than 5 million meals - to food banks and pantries across North America.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope(R) is providing public relations (PR) solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for Move For Hunger. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)3 non-profit to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts.

"One in six Americans is affected by food insecurity. It's a national problem that affects every community," explains Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With the support of companies like Neotrope, we can further reduce food waste and fight hunger across North America. We appreciate Neotrope's ongoing commitment to helping us promote these efforts."

"We're honored in once again providing promotion assistance for Move For Hunger," said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. "We've been impressed with how the organization has rapidly grown over the past five years in helping the homeless through their innovative partnerships with the moving and transport industry."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste. Founded in 2009, the hunger-relief organization works with companies across North America to collect unwanted, unopened food from people who are relocating and deliver it to local food banks. To date, their network has delivered nearly 6 million pounds of food to food pantries across North America. For more information or to find out how you can help support Move For Hunger, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About the Non-Profit PR Grant:

The Non-Profit PR Grant(TM) program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers. Other PR industry firms have since copied the name, but ours is the original.

Starting in 2013, the Grant was re-named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Now the Neotrope PR Grant program is known as the "J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant."

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including the Bob Moog Foundation, Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, National Inclusion Project, Pacific Pinball Museum, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children's Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more (use of any org name does not imply endorsement).

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2016 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: http://prgrants.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NonProfitPRGrants.

About Neotrope:

Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and SEO services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company pioneered the concept of search optimization of press release content back in 1997 and has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for over three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://Neotrope.com.

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Entertainment Line-Up: SURVIVOR Joins the Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration

DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Fourth Annual Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration has raised the bar for entertainment, boasting an electrifying performance line-up featuring it's first-ever Grammy Award-Wining National Headliner, provided by the Casino at Dania Beach: Survivor. The celebration will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday in Frost Park, located at 300 NE 2nd Street in Dania Beach.

Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978 by Jim Peterik. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s, garnering many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger," the theme song for the motion picture "Rocky III."

"We are beyond thrilled to announce Survivor as the National Headliner for this year's celebration! In booking such tremendous artists to perform in a fun, energetic outdoor space, this venue and celebration grounds effectively adds yet another dimension to what Dania Beach can offer to residents and visitors alike," states Rachel Bach, Executive Director for the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

This year has an incredible entertainment line-up. The Jimbo's Sandbar Stage schedule is as follows:

Saturday April 2, 2016:
11:00-12 - Whipping Post (Blues).
12:30-1:30 - Speakerbox (R&B, Pop, Dance).
2:00-3:00 - High Tolerance (Latin).
3:30-4:30 - Ragdoll (Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Tribute).
5:00-6:00 - Mr. Nice Guy (Classic Rock).
6:30-8:00 - National Act (Survivor).

Sunday April 3, 2016:
11:-12:30 - Nikki Kidd (Jazz).
1:00-2:00 - Casey Raines (Country).
2:30-3:30 - Making Faces (Pop and Reggae).
4:00-5:00 - Good Vibrations (Beach Boys Tribute Band).
5:30-7:00 - Lazy Bonez (The Amazing 80's Rock Show Tribute).

In addition to live entertainment, this free event is filled with beautiful art, delicious seafood, over 100 unique vendors and exciting interactive creative experiences. Plan to stay for the day - bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax, dance, sing and enjoy the live entertainment and food at your leisure at the Fourth Annual Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration!

For more information please visit http://daniabeachartsandseafoodcelebration.com/ and follow us on Facebook at http://www.fb.com/DaniaBeachArtsandSeafoodCelebration.

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Dania Beach CRA
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772-708-0230

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Bradenton Injury Attorney Bernard F Walsh Published in Lawyer’s LogBook

BRADENTON, Fla., March 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh was published in the Lawyer's LogBook, a legal industry periodical that includes articles from some of the nation's best plaintiff's attorneys.

The article, co-written by experienced trucking accident attorney Bernard Walsh, and attorney Elizabeth DeWitt, entitled "The A To Z Basics Of A Trucking Accident Case," advises attorneys who may be considering representing the victims of heavy truck accidents.

In the article Attorney Bernard Walsh notes that while just 3 percent of all accidents involve heavy trucks, large commercial trucks are responsible for 12 percent of all traffic accident deaths. The article goes on to point out that trucking accident cases are more complex and challenging for an attorney to successfully represent, in-part because trucking companies are very aware of the potential costs from lawsuits and will aggressively defend themselves.

Trucking companies may seek to hide or make unavailable log and other recorded data needed by attorneys representing the accident victims, as such the article advises the plaintiff's attorneys to act immediately to ensure the best chance of obtaining accurate logging data. Additionally, the article continues by advising attorneys on moving forward quickly including building a team of professionals from many fields such as accident reconstruction, photography and videography as well as towing and salvage.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this comment about being published in the Lawyer's LogBook, "It is my hope that sharing my experience on trucking accidents with other attorneys considering taking a trucking case will help the victims of negligent drivers. Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers that break federal and state regulations on how many hours a driver may work during a week, and as a result the driver becomes fatigued.

"Study after study has shown that driving overly tired can be worse than driving drunk, and all too often this can resulted devastating trucking accidents. Many trucking firms will mount an aggressive legal defense, and as such the victims legal team will need to be fully prepared for the large amount of time and resources that will be required to successfully represent their clients."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

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

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Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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Weitz & Luxenberg Attorneys Chosen as 2016 ‘Rising Stars’ by Super Lawyers Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Super Lawyers revealed that eight Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. attorneys have been named by the magazine as 2016 "Rising Stars" of the profession, Weitz & Luxenberg today announced.

The eight "Rising Star" Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are James J. Bilsborrow, Adam S. Dreksler, Michael Fanelli, Mary Grabish Gaffney, Danielle M. Gold, Danny R. Kraft, Jr., Gennaro Savastano and Jonathan M. Sedgh, the nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm reported.

The "Rising Stars" join an impressive roster of Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys who were named last September to the magazine's prestigious list of "Super Lawyers," the law firm noted.

"Rising Star" attorneys are law practitioners found by Super Lawyers magazine to be supremely talented and accomplished in their respective fields, according to Weitz & Luxenberg.

To be named to the annual list, a "Rising Star" candidate must first undergo a rigorous evaluation process, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

This process involves a thorough review of the candidate's performance as a lawyer in and out of the courtroom. It also entails listening to what peers have to say about the attorney, the firm explained.

Weitz & Luxenberg pointed out that Super Lawyers magazine bestows "Rising Star" honors upon only a very small percentage of attorneys in any given geographic region.

Star Attorneys Selected by Area of Practice and Location:

Super Lawyers magazine selects "Rising Star" attorneys by locality and area of practice, the firm said.

Mr. Bilsborrow, Ms. Gold, Mr. Sedgh, Mr. Fanelli, Mr. Kraft and Mr. Savastano were all named to the roster in New York City, the firm said.

Mr. Bilsborrow focuses on environmental and consumer protection law while Ms. Gold and Mr. Sedgh concentrate on cases involving defective medicines and medical devices, Weitz & Luxenberg noted.

Mr. Dreksler, Mr. Fanelli and Mr. Kraft specialize in mesothelioma and other asbestos disease cases and are three of Weitz & Luxenberg's premier trial lawyers, said the firm.

Mr. Savastano is one of the appellate legal gurus at the firm working on appeals involving mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases, as well as medical malpractice appeals, the firm conveyed.

Ms. Gaffney works at Weitz & Luxenberg's office in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She, too, handles mesothelioma and asbestos lawsuits, according to the firm.

"We are enormously and justifiably proud of our 'Rising Stars,'" Weitz & Luxenberg said. "They embody all that is great about our entire team of nearly 100 personal injury lawyers who work with plaintiffs from coast to coast."

Weitz & Luxenberg Attorneys Honored Each Year:

Among Weitz & Luxenberg's "Rising Stars," all have been on the list before. Ms. Gaffney has appeared the most often, named to the list a total of six times previously, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

Following close behind is Mr. Fanelli. The firm said he has been a "Rising Star" honoree annually since 2012.

Mr. Bilsborrow and Mr. Savastano were first picked as "Rising Stars" in 2014 and have remained on the list since then, while Ms. Gold and Mr. Sedgh joined this elite roster for the first time in 2015.

Mr. Dreksler and Mr. Kraft were handed "Rising Star" laurels in 2014, Weitz & Luxenberg indicated.

Super Lawyers magazine also honors long-established attorneys of note by naming them as "Super Lawyers." The periodical's most recent roster of "Super Lawyers" from Weitz & Luxenberg includes co-founders Perry Weitz and Arthur Luxenberg, member Robert J. Gordon, New Jersey office managing attorney Jerry M. Kristal, litigation unit managing attorney Paul J. Pennock, of counsel attorney Ellen Relkin and attorneys Adam R. Cooper, Lawrence Goldhirsch, Michael P. Roberts and Nicholas Wise.

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.

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

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Massi Furlan plays Anthony Servidone in ‘Live by Night’ directed by Ben Affleck and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor Massi Furlan takes on the role of Anthony Servidone opposite Ben Affleck in "Live by Night" a 1920's prohibition-era American crime film written and directed by Affleck and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane, is being distributed by Warner Bros and slated to hit the theaters in 2017.

"I'm excited to be in this marvelous new film, and having to work with such a talented crew, including OSCAR winners Affleck and DiCaprio," said Furlan.

Furlan will also appear as Cesar in "Trafficked" helmed by Ashley Judd alongside producer Conroy Kanter and Writer / Producer Siddharth Kara. "Trafficked" shines a light on the worldwide problem of human trafficking. The film is based on true events about the lives of three girls from America, Nigeria and India who were trafficked through an elaborate worldwide network and then enslaved in a Texas brothel. The film will have its world premiere in Geneva in the summer of 2016, sponsored by the United Nations.

With over 60 credits to his name, Massi is a character actor to follow. He was born in Treviso, Italy, and flew helicopters before turning his daring personality into a pro actor, known as the "Charming Villain." First starting his career as a stand-up comic in Italy he transitioned into acting after moving to Miami. He currently lives in Los Angeles, Calif.

Massi's forte is Eastern European characters, but he has played a variety of roles from other nationalities such as Cuban, Serbian, French, Persian, Mexican, Italian and Russian. Better known for characters he brought to life in: "The Dark Knight Rises" directed by Christopher Nolan; "Keeping up with the Joneses" with Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher (scheduled to be released in the summer 2016); "Blood of Redemption" with Billy Zane and Dolph Lundgren; and "Layover" alongside Lauren Holly.

His TV performances include "True Blood," "NCIS Los Angeles," "Criminal Minds" and more.

Later this year Massi will be playing Maurizio D'Oro the owner of a high-end art gallery in Rhode Island who mentors aspiring autistic artist Randy in "Randy's Canvas," a non-profit film benefiting autism.

When the Italian actor isn't working he rescues and trains dogs while supporting animal charities and events.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/massifurlanactor/

IMDB: http://www.imdb.me/massifurlan

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massifurlan/

Twitter: #livebynightmovie @massi_bos - https://twitter.com/massi_bos

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Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. named a top 100 retirement plan adviser team for third year in a row

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HOUSTON, Texas, March 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third time in a row, Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. (AWAI) has been named one of PLANADVISER'S Top 100 Adviser Teams in America. Nominated by several clients, vendors and peers, AWAI now qualifies for the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser Team of the Year award - a prestigious recognition the team almost brought home in 2014 when placing as a finalist just three years into AWAI's existence.

"It's an incredible honor to be nominated three years in a row. It really is a testament to how hard this team works," said Rob Massa, Ascende - an EPIC Company Retirement Director. "It's a wonderful achievement to have our clients nominate us, but it also justifies everything we've been working toward the last three years-talking about fiduciary best practices and creating solutions that lead to participants' success."

To be considered, small teams had to advise more than $2 billion in retirement plan assets or more than 100 plans; large teams needed more than $3 billion in retirement plan AUA or more than 170 plans. AWAI has quickly earned its place among a list of elite retirement plan advisers. The team now manages $3.2 billion in assets-an incredible achievement for any investment advisory firm, especially one formed as recently as 2011.

Rob Massa and his team will be recognized at the PLANSPONSOR/PLANADVISER Awards for Excellence in New York on March 31, 2016. This is an annual networking event celebrating the country's top plan sponsors, retirement plan advisers and industry providers. "We are very pleased with the well-deserved recognition that Rob and his team have received and we are looking forward to growing our retirement advisory practice at EPIC with them," said Chris Duncan, Chief Growth Officer for EPIC.

AWAI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ascende - an EPIC Company and was created to provide independence, protection and results to retirement plan sponsors and committees by fulfilling their fiduciary obligations with respect to plan investment selection, monitoring, oversight and compliance.

Launched in 2006, PLANADVISER is the only magazine to address the specific needs and concerns of advisers who specialize in institutional retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit plans. PLANSPONSOR, a sister magazine, helps plan sponsors stay informed on crucial issues and innovative solutions.

About Ascende Wealth Advisers, Inc. (AWAI):

AWAI is an SEC registered investment advisory firm dedicated to providing unbiased investment advice by acting as either an ERISA 3(21) co-fiduciary or an ERISA 3(38) investment fiduciary to corporate sponsored qualified and nonqualified plans, as well as international and offshore savings arrangements. More information: http://www.ascende.com/.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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650-295-4608
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Twitter: @AscendeInc @EPIC_Insurance

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New Comedy CD by Josh Adams from Uproar Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Josh Adams' first comedy CD "LIVE FROM THE DROP" on March 11, 2016.

Recorded in front of a live audience at The Drop Comedy Club in South Bend Indiana, Adams delivers a clever, laid back, in your face look at the world in which we live accented with heavy hitting jokes.

Fellow comedian, Paolo Busignani says, "There are not too many people who can take a scary, embarrassing, or awkward moment in their lives and make it funny quite like Josh Adams. His upbeat and energetic style captivates audiences, while his jokes hit as hard as a heavyweight fighter, and your ribs will hurt just as much from laughing so hard."

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Josh Adams is gearing up to be a comedic heavy hitter. Over the course of his career, Adams has performed in front of all types of audiences from mainstream to urban, and at venues across the country ranging from colleges, to churches, to comedy clubs. Drawing from his unique perspective as a kid who was born in the hood and grew up in the suburbs, Adams holds his own when performing alongside national headlining acts such as Mike Epps, Thea Vidale, J. Chris Newberg, and Finesse Mitchell.

Adams was first inspired by Tommy Davidson's Showtime special "Illin in Philly," and has used that spark to develop his own unique brand of comedy. Never hesitant to step out of his comfort zone, Adams' versatile style has won him numerous titles in comedy competitions. Adams considers winning the prestigious "Showtime at the Apollo" at the historic Apollo Theatre on BET's "Apollo Live, Season 2" a personal milestone. He also won "Showdown in Motown" and the "Devils Cup Comedy Competition" at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club in New York. He was named "Funniest Person in Grand Rapids" and awarded "Best of the Fest" at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle's "Detroit Laugh Comedy Festival."

Josh Adams has a comedic voice that needs to be heard. With his clever comedy and versatile style he continues to win over audiences nationwide.

About Uproar Entertainment:

Uproar Entertainment is committed to recording and promoting today's most talented comedians. Under the helm of David Drozen, the man who discovered Richard Pryor in early 1970, signed him to his first recording contract, and produced 12 of his albums for the legendary comedy label Laff Records, Uproar nurtures, supports and develops the best comedic talents of our time.

With an unparalleled ear for undiscovered talent, Mr. Drozen is responsible for discovering many of today's comedy greats, producing their very first comedy albums and igniting their comedy careers. Under his leadership Uproar Entertainment is "makin' comedy happen!"

Uproar Website: http://www.uproarcomedycd.com/

Josh Adams Online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.adams.332
Twitter: @Joshuafool
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshadams/

Video: https://youtu.be/JaCBkZJrVZs

For promotional copies, interviews, or for additional info, contact: Ashley Beck, Director; Social Media Marketing & PR at 818-723-2648 or UproarComedyPR@gmail.com.

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Sunshine Capital, Inc. Updates Shareholders and Announces the Opening of Its New Corporate Website

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., March 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunshine Capital, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SCNP) announces the opening of its new corporate website. Shareholders and other interested parties can view the new website at www.PinkSheetsSCNP.com.

"The new website will greatly enhance our communication with our shareholders, prospective shareholders and our business partners," stated Mr. Lindel Regis, President and CEO of Sunshine Capital, Inc. "We will update the website in a real time fashion with the progress made in implementing our business plan and any events that impact the Company."

Sunshine Capital, Inc. would also like to inform shareholders, that on March 19, 2016, the Company will be holding a special Board meeting to discuss the recommendations made by Advisory Board Member, Daniel J. Duffy.

Such recommendations include: To reduce the total outstanding shares of the Company dramatically, to decrease the authorized share amount of the Company, to place a restrictive "sale lock" agreement with previous Company management, which will ensure the current float of the Company remains at 450,000 shares and many other items Mr. Duffy is recommending Sunshine Capital, Inc. to approve, so it may position itself to acquire a listing on The American Stock Exchange at a much more rapid rate.

D.I.B. Funding, Inc., which currently has controlling interest in Sunshine Capital, Inc., is also pleased to announce that its corporate website is being launched at www.DIBFunding.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

The private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking information made on the company's behalf. All statements, other than statements of historical facts which address the company's expectations of sources of capital or which express the company's expectation for the future with respect to financial performance or operating strategies, can be identified as forward-looking statements. Such statements made by the company are based on knowledge of the environment in which it operates, but because of the factors previously listed, as well as other factors beyond control of the company, actual results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements.

MEDIA Contact:
Sunshine Capital, Inc.
Lindel Regis
561-877-1747
Lindel.regis@Yahoo.com

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Olathe Public Schools Selects the Synergy Special Education Platform

MESA, Ariz., March 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, a leading student information and learning management solutions provider for the K-12 market, has been selected by Olathe Public Schools to implement Synergy(R) Special Education (SE). Already a Synergy customer utilizing the Synergy Education Platform, Olathe Public Schools will benefit from the streamlined administration of a fully integrated student information and special education management solution that promotes collaboration, ensures legal compliance and helps special education students succeed.

Olathe Public Schools, located just south of metropolitan Kansas City, supports over 29,000 students across 52 campuses. Having received an end-of-life notification for their existing special education software, the district researched top solution providers across the county and narrowed their selection to three via an extensive RFP and solution demonstration process. The district ultimately selected Synergy SE based on its powerful feature set - which includes process automation, a collaborative work environment, and Medicaid management - and its full integration with other Synergy solutions already in place at the district level.

"When evaluating a special education solution for our district, we placed great emphasis on product functionality and ease of integration with our existing SIS solution," says Rita Lyon, Executive Director of Technology for Olathe Public Schools. "Synergy SE will eliminate the integration problems we faced with our previous solution and allow all stakeholders real-time access to student data for full transparency into the special education process. Conversations that we had with neighboring districts who currently utilize Synergy SE solidified our selection decision, and we're happy to build upon our longstanding relationship with Edupoint."

Synergy SE, available as a standalone solution or as a fully-integrated component of the Synergy Education Platform, simplifies the entire special education management process, guiding team members step-by-step from initial referral through program exit in a collaborative environment designed to promote student success. The solution provides district-level oversight to help ensure that federal and state regulations are being met, and since Synergy SE uses the same centralized database shared seamlessly throughout the entire Synergy Education Platform, data is accurate and consistent in real time without integrating or synchronizing with other systems.

"We're excited to continue our relationship with Olathe Public Schools as they expand their use of the Synergy Education Platform with the selection of Synergy Special Education," says Rob Wilson, Edupoint President and Chief Innovation Officer. "The district not only saw the benefits of Synergy SE's features, but also the value a fully integrated solution where all student information, special education, and learning management solutions reside on a single platform. We appreciate Olathe Public Schools' continued support and look forward to furthering our partnership with them and evolving the Synergy Education Platform to meet their current and future needs."

Olathe Public Schools plans a phased implementation with Synergy SE in time for the start of the 2016/2017 academic year.

About Edupoint Educational Systems:

For more than thirty years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower all K-12 stakeholders with the tools they need to improve student achievement. The Synergy Education Platform is a suite of integrated solutions that includes Synergy SIS, the most powerful K-12 student information system available today, Synergy LMS, an all-in-one learning and assessment platform, and Synergy Special Education, a comprehensive special education data management system.

To learn why thousands of schools across the country use the Synergy Education Platform to manage more than 3.5 million students, visit http://www.Edupoint.com/.

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Diverse Technology Solutions Inc. acquires cloud hosted Unified Communications VOIP telephony provider ‘Voitual’ of Delray Beach, Florida

ISLIP TERRACE, N.Y., March 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Diverse Technology Solutions Inc. (DTS) a N.Y. based cloud hosting service provider has acquired cloud hosted Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephone service provider Voitual (www.Voitual.com) of Delray Beach Florida. The newly formed company DTS VOIP LLC will acquire the assets of Voitual rebranding the companies Hosted PBX Voice Over IP telephony service as DTS-VOIP adding another cloud product to the portfolio of DTS's successful cloud hosting solutions.

DTS holds a 51 percent stock ownership position in DTS VOIP LLC with the founding partners of Voitual retaining a 49 percent ownership position in the newly created company. The asset purchase includes the Voitual client base, all intellectual property and infrastructure supporting the hosted VOIP telephony environment.

"Our cloud service revenue has grown 300 percent in the past 2 years. We believe that adding a cloud hosted voice service to our portfolio of products uniquely positions us as a complete provider catering to clients that want one finger to point at for all of their cloud hosting voice or data needs," stated Ken Blume, DTS CTO. "The acquisition allows Voitual to leverage the existing infrastructure and capital investments of DTS to provide an affordable Cloud hosted UCaaS Unified Communications as a Service."

"This new engagement was the culmination of 6 months of planning on behalf of our mutual company's management teams. With cloud services today making up 65 percent of DTS revenue the decision was easy to expand on our offerings by adding a cloud hosted voice solution for our customers. This new product offering is exciting as it complements our hosted email, virtual desktop and server offerings. In essence we can now be the all-in-one solution acting as a single point of contact for our clients seeking to save money on IT expenses by leveraging cloud technology to support their business," said Clayton Hart DTS CEO.

Mark Kruger, Voitual's CEO and a 35 year veteran in both the on premise and hosted phone system space added. "Our merger with DTS made sense on many levels. We realized the value of their organization and the positive impact it will have on our future. Our Mitel based hosted voice platform has been a hit in the South Florida market for several years. Partnering with DTS opens up the northeast market for us and allows for cross selling of our services within our customer bases. The combination of hosted voice and data products DTS will now be able to offer is one that is very unique in the sea of cloud service providers. Finding a provider that can do it all is rare. Our technical expertise will allow DTS VoIP to develop cutting edge applications and integration between our Unified communications platform and DTS's virtual desktop solution."

About DTS:

Diverse Technology Solutions is a leading provider of cloud based hosting services to the business community. The flagship Virtual Desktop hosting service DTS-VDESK provided by DTS helps businesses save up to 70 percent on their overall IT costs. This powerful Microsoft server based platform enables any business to move their core network applications and data to a secure private cloud environment

About Voitual:

Voitual is a hosted PBX Unified communications telephone service provider delivering a Mitel engineered voice service over the Internet. The hosted PBX platform is a feature rich unified communications solution enabling the ease of dial tone anywhere you can find an internet connection. The ease of use and deployment of this cutting edge phone service enables users to simply plug a handset into any internet connection and provide fixed pricing for outbound local and long distance calling.

For more information, visit: http://www.diverse-technology.com/.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Clayton Hart
Diverse Technology Solutions Inc.
Clay[at]dtstech.net
631-224-1200

Twitter: @dts_tech

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EPIC Way2Wellness Webinar: Dr. David Chenoweth to Address Health and Productivity Management (HPM)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business leaders are too often faced with spiraling health costs that take a financial toll on their organization. However, these costs can be confronted through health and wellness programs that not only promote a healthier workplace, but also increase productivity. EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced its Way2Wellness webinar on Health and Productivity Management (HPM) on Tuesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PDT.

HPM expert Dr. David Chenoweth, a wellness consultant with more than 35 years of worksite wellness, data analysis and program evaluation experience, will discuss HPM best practices for small, medium and large companies, as well as a number of successful industry tools he has developed and implemented.

"When best practices are adopted in a strategic manner, it drives programs, policies and incentives that will enhance the overall health and productivity of employees resulting in a much healthier workforce that allows an organization to have a competitive edge," said Dr. Chenoweth. "Human Capital is the best asset any organization has, and a successful company is going to nurture human capital and take it to the next level."

Speakers will include:
* Dr. David Chenoweth, Wellness Consultant
* Ayana Collins, Wellness Consultant, EPIC
* Craig Schmidt, Wellness Consultant, EPIC

To register for the webinar, click here - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4656131949294965250 .

About David Chenoweth, Ph.D, FAWHP:

David has over 35 years of worksite wellness, data analysis, and program evaluation experience. During that time, he has performed numerous risk factor cost, break-even analysis, and benefit-cost/ROI analyses in the United States and Europe - as well as risk factor economic cost appraisals for nine states. He developed the popular Proportionate Risk Factor Cost Appraisal(TM) as well as the online Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator sponsored by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and co-developed the online County Health Tool for the Institute of Emerging Issues at North Carolina State University. Most recently, he developed the industry's premier online, interactive tool - Corpwell Rx(R) - for worksite wellness program directors, vendors, and consultants.

He has written two Effective Practice Guideline (EPG) reports on worksite wellness for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation - as well as five books on worksite wellness including the popular 3rd edition of the best selling Worksite Health Promotion and the industry's only book on worksite wellness program evaluation, Evaluating Worksite Health Promotion. He has keynoted at a worksite health promotion forum in Czechoslovakia and at the Caribbean Health Ministry in Jamaica. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Worksite Health Promotion. He developed and directed the undergraduate worksite health promotion academic program at East Carolina for 31 years and retired as Professor Emeritus in 2010. Since then, he continues an active consulting and speaking career. His graduate degrees are in Physiology & Health Science (Ball State University) and Health Education (The Ohio State University).

About Craig Schmidt, Wellness Consultant, EPIC:

As a Wellness Consultant, Craig works with a team of other like-minded wellness professionals to create a healthier working environment for the members and clients EPIC serves. He has a strong background in Health Education and Health Promotion. Craig strives to not only help our client members that have partnered with EPIC but he also works to be an example in his own daily life, with his co-workers and regular interactions with people.

Prior to joining the EPIC team, Craig worked in many roles within the worksite wellness field to help strengthen him for the position he currently holds. He has been a health coach working with individuals 1-on-1, a Program Coordinator for a wellness service provider, and a Health Educator within a carrier disease management platform.

Most recently, Craig took on an integral role in an innovative approach to combine workplace initiatives in wellness with carrier services to improve health care consumerism as a Wellness Liaison with WellPoint Inc. Craig was positioned on-site at Google Inc. to work directly with their Human Resources department and with their employees having daily in person interactions whenever needed.

Craig's endeavors in his own health and wellness help strengthen his passion to be a leader in the field of wellness and health management and become a valued asset at EPIC as we continue to grow our presence as a worksite wellness innovator.

Craig earned his Bachelors of Science in Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis on Worksite Studies at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He then continued his studies at the University of Colorado, Denver Anschutz Medical Campus where he completed his Certificate of Public Health Sciences

About Ayana Collins, Wellness Consultant, EPIC:

Ayana is a dedicated health and wellness professional with over 10 years of proven success in designing, implementing and managing wellness programs of all sizes. Ayana is a subject matter expert and is a contributor, public speaker and author on a variety of fitness, disease prevention and heath awareness topics. Topics include stress management, chronic disease management, and weight management.

Ayana advises large and small organizations on wellness program management specific to clients' needs. She provides guidance with regard to best practices for program design, implementation and evaluation. She also serves as a liaison between third-party wellness vendor and clients, and as a health and wellness resource.

Ayana holds a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Service Research from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC; as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC.

Ayana enjoys health and wellness program design, fitness management, running and golfing.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/ .

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
408.295.4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Host of hit TV Show ‘Hoarders’ Comes to Georgia

CUMMING, Ga., March 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show "Hoarders," Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise is owned and operated by Josh and Dusty Dinsmore. They are inviting the public to their grand opening / open house on Friday March 18, 2016, beginning at 5 p.m. at their franchise headquarters.

Everyone is invited to come out and meet the man that helped bring Hoarding disorder to national attention through the top rated show "Hoarders." Mr. Chalmers will be available for interviews and autographs at the event.

The Public Grand Opening will be held at the new Steri-Clean Greater Atlanta headquarters located at: 1340 Oak Industrial Lane, Suite 200, Cumming, GA 30041

Cory Chalmers is available for press or media interviews by calling 1-800-462-7337 extension 111.

Steri-Clean Inc. offers franchises with two divisions; a hoarding remediation division called Steri-Clean ( http://www.hoarders.com ), and a Bio-Hazard clean-up division called Crime-Scene Steri-Clean ( http://www.crimecleaners.com ).

For more information on Steri-Clean, Inc. please visit http://www.SteriCleanInc.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT
Ron Stark
Voice Marketing
E-Mail: info @ voicemktg.com
Phone: 909-559-4352

Twitter: @CoryChalmers #hoarders

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Protector Holdings Acquires BetterWay Insurance Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Protector Holdings, a joint venture of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and Dowling Capital Partners, announced today the acquisition of BetterWay Insurance Services.

Headquartered in Concord, California, BetterWay specializes in providing insurance services to Hispanic consumers; writing auto, motorcycle, RV, boat, homeowners and renters insurance coverage from additional California locations in Fairfield, Sonora and Visalia.

"The addition of BetterWay to our Premier Insurance Services family continues to make Premier the fastest growing agency in California serving the Latino Marketplace," said Premier Insurance Services President, Rick Genest. "We now have a total of 34 Premier locations across California and the West."

Premier Insurance Services, acquired by Protector Holdings in 2013, targets the growing Hispanic Community in California, providing a wide range of insurance products and services specifically tailored to the cultural preferences of Latino consumers.

"We saw a growing dissatisfaction with the large agencies professing to serve the Hispanic Community and a clear opportunity to align Premier's business model and practices with the traditional, conservative culture and shopping preferences of Hispanic consumers, emphasizing convenience, honesty, service and value," said Genest.

"Respectfully serving the needs of the Hispanic community has enabled Premier to more than triple its customer base since June, 2013," Genest added. "The experienced, knowledgeable BetterWay team shares our belief in doing the right thing and treating clients with honesty and respect. The addition of BetterWay Insurance Services is an important next step in taking our vision and our client services to an even higher level."

About Protector Holdings and Premier Insurance Services:

Protector Holdings was founded in June 2013 as a partnership between EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance broker/consultant; insurance-focused private equity firm Dowling Capital Partners (DCP); and Premier Insurance Services.

Premier Insurance Services specializes in providing a range of insurance products and services to the Hispanic market in the Western United States. Since its formation in 2004 with a single office in Bakersfield, Calif., Premier has added locations across the state and is now one of the largest non-standard automobile brokers in California. Information: http://www.mypremierinsurance.net/index.php

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Paul Areida, of Protector Holdings
714.699.7180
pareida@protectorholdings.com

Nicole Conley
650.422.3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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4 Guys And A Roof Selected to Join Premier Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Program

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Toledo-based roofing company, 4 Guys And A Roof announced today they have been hand-selected to join the premier Owens Corning™ Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Network, based upon its commitment to service, installations, reliability, and unparalleled craftsmanship.

Considered one of the most exclusive roofing contractor networks in the roofing industry, Owens Corning™ Platinum Preferred Roofing Contractors represent less than one half percent of the roofing contractors in the entire industry. In order to be associated with the number one recognized brand in the roofing industry and be accepted into the Platinum Certified Network, 4 Guys And A Roof had to meet high standards, including a minimum of five years of experience, a clean profile with the Better Business Bureau, $1MM in general liability insurance, endorsements from distributors, a thorough Dun and Bradstreet background check, having all required state and local licenses, as well as having passed all Owens Corning roofing application testing.

Owens Corning roof application testing ensures 4 Guys And A Roof has a clear understanding of proper shingle installation and the Platinum Promise™. Since Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractors are focused on installing the Owens Corning Roofing System, which is more than just shingles, homeowners will have the opportunity to receive a Platinum Protection Roofing System Limited Warranty. This exclusive warranty provides extended product coverage for material defects for as long as the home is owned.

"As a locally owned and operated roofing company with over 17 years of industry experience serving the Greater Toledo Area, 4 Guys And A Roof is both honored and excited to become a member of the elite Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor Program," said Jamie Wietrzykowski, Owner, 4 Guys And A Roof. "We know from our hundreds of close relationships with homeowners that purchasing a new roof is both a significant decision, and investment. We are very proud to now have this additional layer of commitment to excellence from Owens Corning to bring to our customers."

"Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor network members are chosen based on their proven market and industry leadership," said Matt Lawver, Contractor Services Leader, Owens Corning. "This network underscores Owens Corning Roofing's commitment to providing value within the building materials industry and ensuring our roofing contractors have the tools and business solutions they need to grow their business."

Not only does Owens Corning stand behind the performance of the roofing products installed, they also stand behind the workmanship of the Platinum Preferred Contractor. Just one more way 4 Guys And A Roof, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor can provide a greater peace of mind to its customers, including an extended system warranties that offers lifetime workmanship coverage.

ABOUT 4 GUYS AND A ROOF:

4 Guys And A Roof was founded in 1998, dedicated to providing exceptional roofing service at a great value. 4 Guys And A Roof is considered the area's "Extreme Roofer" having completed the most roofs in a single day. 4 Guys And A Roof is trusted by several hundreds of satisfied customers, has over 200+ Angie's List A Reviews, and receives over a 95 percent satisfaction review rating by customers throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. 4 Guys And A Roof is an Accredited Better Business Bureau Member (BBB) with an A+ Rating and is a member of the Professional Remodelers Organization (PRO). Currently, Jamie Wietrzykowski, owner of 4 Guys And A Roof, is the 2016 President of PRO. Additional information about 4 Guys And A Roof is available at http://www.4guysandaroof.com/.

ABOUT OWENS CORNING:

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune(R) 500 company for 61 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Celebrating its 78th anniversary in 2016, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology with sales of $5.2 billion in 2015 and about 14,000 employees in 27 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/.

*2011 Ducker Worldwide Research on behalf of Owens Corning™ Roofing

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John Cannon Homes Sweeps 2016 Parade of Homes, Wins 16 Awards, 4 Best Overall

SARASOTA, Fla., March 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Cannon Homes was the most recognized home builder in this year's Parade of Homes, sweeping the competition with sixteen awards including four in the category of "Best Overall," in a presentation held Thursday by the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association.

John Cannon Homes was awarded Best Overall for The Akarra III in The Vineyards at The Lake Club; The Avianna at The Concession; The Caaren, in The Links at Rosedale; and The Kiandra in Seacroft at Country Club East. The Akarra III was also recognized for Best Architectural Detail, Best Floor Plan, Best Kitchen and Best Master Suite; The Avianna won for Best Architectural Detail and Best Master Suite; The Caaren took the award for Best Curb Appeal and Best Master Suite; and The Kiandra won for Best Curb Appeal, Best Floor Plan and Best Kitchen. Cannon's new showcase home, The Miah, was awarded Best Kitchen in its category.

"We are extremely proud of the accolades we received at the Parade of Homes," John Cannon, President, said, who has won over 300 Parade of Homes awards in the company's history. "We have an experienced team that has been together, some for more than 20 years, who know how to work together. Not many builders have a team in place that does it all - and as well - as we do."

Cannon explained that he feels their award-winning success for their models reflect years of listening to clients effectively, something that brings additional value to both the builder and client in the process. "We feel that every award we receive is an acknowledgement of our commitment in responding to our clients' needs and their desires, which in turn is reflected in our models and design.

"Everything we do with our models, we do for our clients. Value engineering, construction management, quality control, personal design consultation, are all components in successful building, not just the end result of architectural and interior design and all of these go into building a John Cannon home.

"The feedback, working one-on-one with our clients, the constant exchange with them makes us better builders and designers," he said, "and they respond with praise and recognition. "Our customers really are the ones that guide us in setting the bar to the highest level."

"There is a difference, obviously, between a Mercedes and other cars," Cannon said. "Any car can get you to your destination, but as our clients remind us, it's not just what you pay for the home that makes the difference - it's the overall value of the home for years to come."

In the Sub-Contractor categories, Coast to Coast Pools, was awarded Best Pool Design for four John Cannon Homes; The Akarra III, The Avianna, The Baylee and The Kiandra models. Pool Design Concepts received the Best Pool Design for The Miah. Artistree Landscape Design was also awarded Best Landscape Design for The Akarra III model. Photographs, floor plans and virtual tours of these winning homes can be viewed by visiting http://www.johncannonhomes.com/.

There were 110 single-family home entries considered in the competition. The award-winning Cannon models range in size from 2,800 to 5,000 square feet and showcase nearly 30 years of John Cannon's Design/Build expertise. In addition to these awards, last week John Cannon Homes was again acknowledged as Best Builder in Sarasota-Manatee County by readers of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, an award he has received for the past 24 consecutive years.

Along with his six current homes, Cannon's new model at MiraBay on Tampa's South Shore will be featured in the Tampa Bay Parade of Homes, beginning March 5, 2016.

The Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association (MSBIA) is a membership driven networking and advocacy group focused on the needs of the building & development industry and related business in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, according to their website. As of September 2015, there are more than 325 members comprised of builders, developers, local municipalities, consultants and supporting businesses. The association is affiliated with both the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.

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

VIDEO: (The Avianna at the Concession, Bradenton, FL) - https://youtu.be/xgh9vRztWKk

-- At-A-Glance List of John Cannon Homes 2016 Parade of Homes Awards --

John Cannon Homes received awards in the following categories:
* Winner of Best Overall, Best Architectural Detail, Best Floor Plan, Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite: The Akarra III.
* Winner of Best Overall, Best Architectural Detail, Best Master Suite: The Avianna.
* Winner of Best Overall, Best Curb Appeal, Best Master Suite: The Caaren.
* Winner of Best Overall, Best Curb Appeal, Best Floor Plan, Best Kitchen: The Kiandra.
* Best Kitchen: The Miah.

Sub-Contractor awards for John Cannon Homes:
* Pool Awards: The Akarra III, The Avianna, The Baylee, The Kiandra, The Miah
* Landscaping: The Akarra III.

MEDIA CONTACT:
For additional information, please contact:
Nancy Hielscher, 941-361-1303 or nhielscher@johncannonhomes.com

John Cannon Homes, 6710 Professional Parkway West, Sarasota, FL 34240

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*Photo Caption: The Avianna at the Concession, Bradenton, FL - Best Architectural Detail.

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