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New Study Identifies Companies Most Impacted by New FASB and IFRS Lease Accounting Rules

Lease Accounting

GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management software, published today a report listing the off-balance sheet lease obligations of the 500 largest U.S. public companies. The report, entitled "Who is Most Impacted by the New Lease Accounting Standards?" aims to provide greater awareness of the potential impact of the new lease accounting standards.

Both the recently announced IFRS 16 and the forthcoming FASB ASC 842 will require companies to transfer their operating leases, previously only disclosed in the footnotes of their financial reports, onto their balance sheets starting in 2019. They will replace IAS 17 and ASC 840 (formerly FAS 13), respectively. According to the International Accounting Standards Board, listed companies around the world have around $3.3 Trillion of leasing commitments -- over 85 percent of which do not appear on their balance sheet.

The companies who will be most impacted by the new capital lease accounting standards will be those with the largest operating lease obligations. The off-balance sheet leases for a specific company can range from a few million dollars, on the low end, to tens of billions of dollars, on the high end.

As the new standards have been developed over the past ten years, there has been much debate and analysis of how the changes will impact companies' decisions to lease versus buy and how credit ratings might change. However, there has been very little research into the additional administrative burden that will be placed on companies to re-design their lease accounting processes to comply. Specifically, to avoid a significant deficiency or material weakness, at-rlsk companies will have to adopt new management strategies, policies, and software to address the big data problem of equipment lease management: maintaining complete, accurate, and up-to-date data for leases, assets, and stakeholders distributed around the world.

"With comparative reporting requirements for the new lease accounting standards starting as early as 2017 for most firms, we believe that many Fortune 500 companies are woefully unprepared for the new lease accounting standards, especially their equipment lease portfolio," said Michael Keeler, CEO of LeaseAccelerator. "We hope the publication of this report will provide CFOs with a perspective on the relative size and significance of their operating lease obligations compared to their industry peers and prompt a proactive investigation of solutions given the 2017 income statement comparables deadline."

You can read the full report here now:
http://www.leaseaccelerator.com/off-balance-sheet-lease-study .

CompanyF500 Lessee RankingTotal Operating Lease Obligations ($Millions)
Walgreens1$33,721
AT&T (1)2$31,047
CVS Health (2)3$27,282
Wal-Mart Stores4$17,910
FedEx Corporation5$16,385
Bank of America Corp.6$14,406
Verizon Communications Inc.7$14,403
McDonald's8$13,160
United Continental Holdings9$13,000
Delta Air Lines10$12,741
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.11$12,441
American Airlines Group12$11,073
Citigroup13$10,015
Whole Foods Market14$8,902
Rite Aid15$7,797
Home Depot16$7,705
TJX17$7,609
Aeropostale18$7,446
Wells Fargo19$7,055
Dollar General20$6,627

About the Report:

LeaseAccelerator has compiled a list of the 500 largest U.S. public companies ranked by the size of their off balance sheet leasing obligations. To identify the 500 companies, we used Fortune Magazine's most recent "Fortune 500" study. For the operating lease obligations, we collected data from the most recent SEC 10-K annual filings for each of these public companies. No calculations or manipulation of the leasing obligation data has been performed. We have simply organized the data reported by the companies into a list. Hyperlinks to the SEC filings or other financial reports used to source the data have been included for reference.

About LeaseAccelerator:

LeaseAccelerator offers the market-leading SaaS solution for Equipment Lease Management (ELM), delivering hard cost savings, compliance, and best practices to large, international lessees. LeaseAccelerator is the only solution that covers the entire enterprise equipment leasing lifecycle, including: Equipment Lease Sourcing, saving 6-8% by driving down capital costs; Portfolio and Performance Management, saving 8-12% by improving end-of-term return performance; and Lease Accounting, enabling compliance with current and new FASB, IFRS, and SOX standards. Learn more at http://www.leaseaccelerator.com/.

Through LeaseAccelerator's Equipment Lease Sourcing marketplace, customers can access The Global Lessor Network (GLN), a community of more than 500 lessors around the world who compete to win our customers' business. Using the GLN, global companies with a need for in-country leasing expertise and financing can identify and transact with local lessors. LeaseAccelerator supports transactions in 50 countries, spanning a wide variety of asset types and deal sizes. Lessors are encouraged to register at http://www.lessornetwork.com/.

Media Contact:
Max Leitenberger
Buttonwood Communications Group
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Capacity LLC Unveils a New Order Fulfillment Website That Delivers the Goods

Order Fulfillment

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, a trusted leader in order fulfillment, ecommerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has launched a brand new website. The site has been redesigned to make it easier to navigate and to help visitors quickly find the information they need to understand modern order fulfillment. The redesign also enhances the user experience on mobile and tablet devices, an important consideration as visitors use an increasingly wide variety of devices to interact with the company.

The new site is a response to significant growth in online traffic for the company and provides users with an environment that is more consistent with Capacity LLC's brand identity. Visitors also benefit from improved functionality with a wider range of available fulfillment services and technology capabilities.

"Capacity's corporate website has always been an important source of information for our clients and potential clients, but since we do not conduct any transactional business on the site it has traditionally occupied a secondary position in our minds," says Jeff Kaiden, Chief Executive Officer of Capacity LLC. "First: focus on operations and on the IT tools that our customers use every day to do business: our portal, our internal EDI processing engines, data warehousing, backups, e-commerce enabling technologies and functionality. Second: put up a website like every other fulfillment provider to have some web presence,"

Kaiden adds, "All that has changed! We ARE our web presence! Our new website indicates to the world our position, our strengths, our clientele, and our niche - SO LET'S SHOUT IT OUT INSTEAD OF WHISPERING. Welcome to CapacityLLC.com - let us know what you think."

To experience the new site and learn more about Capacity LLC's order fulfillment services, visit http://www.capacityllc.com/. You can also call (732) 745-7770, or connect with the company on LinkedIn.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has been offering expert warehousing, assembly, order fulfillment services and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from three facilities in North Brunswick, NJ, and a fourth in City of Industry, Calif. These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All four facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ and CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands that ship around the world.

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Media Contact:
Rich Reba, Marketing Director
Capacity LLC
info@capacityllc.com
732-745-7770 x224

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eAgile Announces the Production Launch of the eSeal RFID Solution for Sealed Caps and Closures

eSeal RFID Solution

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eAgile Inc. (eAgile.com/eSeal), a global leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, announces the successful high-volume production launch of the eSeal heat induction solution. eSeal is the first turnkey solution engineered to integrate the benefits of RFID into the billions of caps and closures consumed by the over-the-counter pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and chemical manufacturers.

The production launch of eSeal follows pilot runs at multiple facilities where millions of RFID-enabled closures were introduced to the supply chain. "In today's world, consumers are demanding safety, especially as it relates to healthcare products. Similarly, brand owners and everyone in the supply chain want to provide the safest products possible. eSeal has proven to establish an unprecedented level of security and authenticity in one easy-to-implement solution," stated Gary Burns, CEO of eAgile. "Having deployed eSeal at a significant scale, a full array of supply-chain management benefits were provided from the visibility gained by item level tagging. In addition, we achieved the client's goals of anti-diversion and enhanced security."

Working as a stand-alone or in conjunction with current security technologies, eSeal integrates a uniquely encoded RFID inlay between the closure and the seal of the product. The final deliverable is a complete cap and seal which is easily substituted into current production equipment. eAgile's Integration services complete the system by installing RFID hardware and middleware software to provide relevant data to current ERP or data management applications at strategic locations throughout the supply chain.

"Customers are amazed at how quickly eAgile is able to integrate the eSeal solution within their facilities. The benefits are delivered and the business case is validated almost immediately. eAgile's tagline is 'RFID Made Easy' and we use this to guide our solutions development as well as our on-site integration strategy," explained Peter Phaneuf, President of eAgile. "eSeal does more than protect against counterfeiting and product diversion: it provides our clients the ability to refocus efforts back onto core business activities."

eSeal is proving invaluable to stakeholders at all levels and feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Real-time information gathered by the integrated system is used for anti-diversion applications, supply-chain management and product availability within distribution centers and retailers. eAgile is now focusing on enhancing brand interaction opportunities by linking consumers and their NFC-enabled smartphones to authentication-, expiration-, and dosing-information along with re-purchase and promotional opportunities.

eSeal is the latest technology release to leverage eAgile's intellectual property portfolio which includes eSync - a data management package controlling the synchronization of RFID encoding to printed barcodes and serialization at a market-leading 99.99975% accuracy - and over 20 other issued U.S. and international patents and filings. This commitment has led to industry-recognized milestones including one of the world's largest on-going RFID-based asset tracking programs.

About eAgile Inc.:

eAgile, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., sets the standard in RFID solutions by providing high-quality, cost-effective auto-identification products finely tuned to customer needs. eAgile has one of the broadest ISO 9001:2008 certifications covering tag production, data management software and the building of complete RFID infrastructures. Learn more about eSeal and view a product demonstration video at http://www.eAgile.com/eSeal/.

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Auto Body Repair Business Redefined in Los Angeles

auto body repair shop

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The need for a decent auto repair in Los Angeles is at high demand considering the number of vehicle registrations within the last 5 years (29.7 million according to LA Almanac). Anyone who has prior experience in getting a car repaired knows the typical auto body shop atmosphere and how these shops operate. One would notice that the majority of the shops are pretty much the same, unless they run into Pristine Automotive Center Inc, an auto body repair shop of Silver Lake in Los Angeles.

You automatically notice the difference upon entering into the cute, comfy mini lobby area. Equipped with a mini fridge full of water, a TV and nice chairs, the waiting area is there for customers to relax and connect to the free internet while they wait for their cars to be serviced. This comfort is indeed very pleasant but is nothing compared to the awesome staff and the level of service that Pristine's customers get to enjoy. All customers are given a super star service at very reasonable price ranges. Honesty is big at Pristine and is the basis of the business growth and continued customer satisfaction.

The owner of this body shop, Aram Manoyan, is a very nice guy and a very successful businessman who is mainly concentrated around the service businesses in the auto industry. He mentioned that the main ingredient to the success of his shop is the mentality that he instills in all his employees.

"If you have the right mindset, which in this business is simple: Serve your clients with total honesty and give them the best service they will experience and you will gain their trust and satisfaction. You cannot go wrong," Aram said. "There is too much of unfair business practices in Los Angeles auto repair industry these days and people are aware and tired of that. That is the true reason that our business model is recognized and valued by our own clients. This is what actually brings us the most valuable referrals."

Aram has another auto body repair shop in Los Angeles, Calif. where he provides an equal level of super star service. This location has actually attracted several distinguished Hollywood celebrities who will not be identified here due to privacy reasons.

Aram's shops are not the typical body shop -- piles of mess and nowhere to sit-down -- and the work they do is very high-end and by very respected body-men and mechanics in the industry.

To top it all off, as evidence of the pristine service that Aram's team delivers, one can checkout Pristine's 5-star Yelp reviews. So save time shopping around for an auto repair estimate and head to Pristine Automotive where auto repair is redefined to the highest level.

Learn more: http://www.pristineautobody.com/.

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Ely Winter Festival and ArtWalk – Nobody Does Winter Better!

Carver Kyle Slivnik reindeer

ELY, Minn., Jan. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ely's Winter Festival and ArtWalk opens Thursday, February 4 and continues through Sunday, February 14, 2016. This annual celebration of winter in the north offers outdoor activities, both muscle- and engine-powered; indoor cultural and social events; and the ArtWalk, which combines the best of indoor and outdoor.

A highlight and centerpiece of the Festival is the International Snow Sculptors' Symposium in Whiteside Park. Professional snow carvers attend from all over North America, transforming huge blocks of snow into castles, Buddhas, octopi, dancers and other fanciful figures. This year, we have 45 carvers including a team of sand carvers from Mexico!

The park will be busy all week. An ice-skating rink will be open to the public, except when the hockey teams and figure skaters are demonstrating their skills. Fat-tired bikes, winter campers, dog-sledding demonstrations, and a Kubb (Swedish lawn-bowling) tournament can all be expected. Offerings away from the park include an ice-fishing contest, broomball tournament, guided snowshoe hikes, and candlelit cross-country skiing.

If you prefer central heating with your winter, you're in luck. You'll find live music, a spaghetti feed, a Carvers' Jam, a Valentine's Day concert, and a crafts fair. A talent show, the second annual Beard Fest, and classes at the new Ely Folk School are also on the schedule.

The Festival's companion event, the Ely ArtWalk, turns the whole town into an art gallery and market. Over 100 local artists display over 400 pieces of their work in the windows of Ely's merchants. Expect to see paintings, photographs, fabric art, metalwork, glasswork, pottery, sculpture, and more. It gives new meaning to the term "window shopping."

Winter Festival coordinator Shauna Vega comments, "We love winter up here, and you will, too. With so many new sponsors and new activities, Ely is the place to be. There is truly something for everybody."

Go to the website to find out what will be the most fun for you and your family: http://www.elywinterfestival.com/. Visit and "like" our Facebook page. Then come join the party!

The Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk are funded in part by grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund), the Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust, the Ely Chamber of Commerce, local merchants, organizations and individuals. Thanks to the City of Ely for its support and contribution to this event.

The Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk are nonprofit, volunteer-driven events that celebrate life and culture in the north. The Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit org.

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Twitter: @ElyWinterFest

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Midwest Fuel Injection Announces Paul Thoms Promoted to President

Midwest Fuel Injection Service

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Jan. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As of January 1, 2016, Midwest Fuel Injection Service Corporation (MWFI), which operates under the Seidel Diesel Group, has a new president - Paul Thoms.

Thoms has spent the last 30 plus years working his way through the diesel industry. After graduating from Denver Automotive Diesel College, he worked as a technician for Dynamic Diesel Service in Elk Grove Village, Ill.

In 1992, Thoms was hired as the shop manager for MWFI's Orland Park facility. Three years later, he helped open the Palatine Branch and became branch manager. Over the next 15 years, he was instrumental in its successful start-up and growth.

When MWFI moved to Bolingbrook in 2005, Thoms served as branch manager. In 2010, he was promoted to general manager; in 2012 he was promoted to vice president.

"This promotion is an opportunity for Midwest Fuel Injection to recognize the significant contribution that Paul has provided to our company," states Ben Seidel, Midwest Fuel Injection's CEO. "Paul's strong technical background and leadership skills, complemented by his strength and knowledge of diesel service markets, will help Midwest Fuel Injection continue to grow and succeed," Seidel adds.

His career in the diesel industry is nearly as impressive as his commitment to volunteerism, professionally and personally. He has been a technical committee member with the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) since 2003 and was the ADS technical committee chairman from 2005-2014. He has also been an ADS board member and most recently became an ADS officer and will be on its executive board as incoming treasurer.

On a personal note, he has spent many years as a head soccer coach for the Arlington Heights Park District; has been a stewardship member at St. John UCC and was also on the St. John UCC Search Committee.

While making his way through Denver Automotive and Diesel College, he received the "Perfect Attendance" as well as a "Leadership" Award. He was also the proud recipient of the "Henry Ortner Jr. Memorial Technical Award," established in 1982 to honor the first technical advisor of the Association of Diesel Specialists. This award is presented to an individual or company that has provided constant and diligent technical service to both the industry and ADS.

With this reorganization, Bernd Seidel, co-founder and shareholder, will assume the role of CEO.

For more information: http://www.midwestfuelinjection.com/.

About MWFI:

Established in 1981, MWFI is a factory Bosch authorized diesel service center operating in four locations: Bolingbrook, Palatine and Peru, Ill.; and Marion, Iowa. It operates within the Seidel Diesel Group, and remanufactures diesel fuel injection components, diesel parts sales, and truck repair operating out of nine locations in seven states: Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Oregon and Florida. It employs approximately 140 full and part-time personnel.

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Media Contact: Bernd Seidel, Seidel Diesel Group, 708-514-2016, ben[at]seideldieselgroup.com.

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Robin L. Greenwald of Weitz & Luxenberg Named to Leadership Role in Volkswagen Multidistrict Litigation

Toxic Tort

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Robin L. Greenwald, a former senior attorney within the U.S. Department of Justice and now head of the Weitz & Luxenberg Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection litigation unit, has been appointed to an important leadership role in the multidistrict federal court litigation currently advancing against Volkswagen, Weitz & Luxenberg today announced.

Greenwald was named to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee on Jan. 21 by the Hon. Charles R. Breyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

Consumers in this multidistrict litigation are alleging that Volkswagen sold them diesel vehicles programmed to pass smog tests by cheating, a capability that not only causes significant pollution but also substantially lessens the value of these expensive cars, the law firm said.

The matter is known as In Re: Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" Marketing, Sales Practices, And Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2672 CRB JSC), according to Weitz & Luxenberg.

'Defeat Device' Said Installed in VW Diesels:

The litigation against Volkswagen traces back to mid-September when it was revealed that the company had outfitted nearly half a million diesel vehicles in the U.S. with a device to enable them to appear compliant with air pollution emissions standards when in fact they were not, law firm indicated.

Weitz & Luxenberg said it then initiated a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen on behalf of defrauded consumers across the country.

The complaint brought by Weitz & Luxenberg alleged in part that purchasers of the affected Volkswagen cars paid a premium to own these diesel vehicles, a premium attributable to their alleged environmental benefits and performance, the law firm said.

The Volkswagen lawsuit is not the first multidistrict litigation in which Greenwald has held a leadership position, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

Earlier, she served as plaintiffs' liaison counsel in In Re: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ("MBTE") Products Liability Litigation (MDL 1358) and for the past five years she has been a member of the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee for the BP Oil Spill litigation (MDL 2179), the law firm said.

A History of Championing Consumers:

Greenwald began her career in law as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She later became assistant chief of the Environmental Crimes Section of the Department of Justice, in charge of Legislation, Policy and Special Litigation, Weitz & Luxenberg said.

Greenwald then was appointed as General Counsel for the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the law firm said.

From there, she served as executive director of an international not-for-profit water protection organization and as a clinical professor of law at Rutgers Law School before joining Weitz & Luxenberg in 2005, according to the law firm.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

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

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

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Award-Winning Writer, Daniel P. Douglas, Announces Release of ‘Glimpse’ a Science Fiction Conspiracy Thriller Short Story

Glimpse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Daniel P. Douglas announces the release of a new short story entitled "Glimpse," a science fiction Cold War suspense thriller published by Geminid Press, LLC. In "Glimpse," a small group of agents who will become known as the "Men in Black" deploy in response to an event that will provide a harrowing glimpse into humanity's apocalyptic future.

"Glimpse" revolves around an actual mass UFO sighting that occurred over the course of several days in the Farmington, New Mexico area (Four Corners region) in March 1950. A very spectacular event, yet not many people are even aware of it.

"Glimpse" also includes an excerpt from Douglas's award-winning debut sci-fi conspiracy thriller, "Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project" (ISBN: 9780990737100). "In Truth Insurrected," Douglas tells the story of ex-FBI agent turned private investigator, William Harrison, who becomes embroiled in an attempt to reveal a sinister, decades-old government cover-up of alien contact.

"Truth Insurrected" was among the winners at the INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards in 2014 and the 2015 Readers' Favorite Book Awards.

Also a screenwriter, Douglas has adapted "Glimpse" into a short film script. The screenplay runs 24 pages and holds feature film development potential. Douglas's first screenplay, a short sci-fi thriller script entitled "Richter's War," has placed or won in multiple contests during 2015.

About Daniel P. Douglas:

Daniel P. Douglas is a U.S. Army veteran who has also served as a senior analyst in the U.S. intelligence community. As a writer, Douglas creates epic tales - of the past, present, and future - with the most unlikely of heroes, and calls upon them to join extraordinary and mysterious struggles. His characters' sometimes-reluctant choices and actions put them on a collision course with destiny and reveal unimaginable truths.

Douglas explores this theme through science fiction, conspiracy, mystery, suspense, and thriller books and screenplays. Born and raised in Southern California, Douglas has also lived in Virginia and Arizona. He now lives in New Mexico with his family, pets, and livestock.

Learn more at: http://danielpdouglas.com/.

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TWITTER: @GeminidPress @danielpdouglas

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NEWS SOURCE Geminid Press LLC :: This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (who is solely responsible for its accuracy) by and Copr. © 2016 Send2Press® Newswire, a service of Neotrope®.

California Basketball Assn. Holds Draft – Center Renardo Sidney Is Men’s First-Ever Player Selected

Renardo Sidney

COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Mississippi State star Renardo Sidney was the first player taken in the inaugural California Basketball Association's draft Sunday January 10, 2016.

In all, 48 players were selected by six different CBA men's teams over eight rounds to play in the new professional basketball league. Free Agent tryouts are Saturday January 23, 2016 at 5 p,m. at the USESS Center in Compton, California.

Sidney, a 6-10 center who was one of the nation's most recruited players out of Fairfax High School in 2009, has the distinction of having his name called first by CBA Commissioner and CEO Mike Miller. Sidney's professional playing experience consists of stints with the Los Angeles Defenders of the NBA's D-League and the Guaros de Lara in Venezuela.

Sidney, who also starred at Artesia High and was a McDonald's All American, was taken by the Compton Airmen, coached by Russell Otis, the former Compton Dominguez High School coach, who guided the school to five state championships.

With the second pick of the CBA draft, the Long Beach Shoremen selected Ephraim Ekanem, a 6-7 forward who starred at the Northern Arizona University.

For a complete list of the players selected in the first CBA draft, visit the league's website: http://www.californiabasketballassociation.com/.

Coaches and general managers as well as officials and staff are in place, the rosters are set, new uniforms are hanging in the locker stalls and the hardwood is freshly painted.

The inaugural California Basketball Association men's and women's professional basketball season is here. The league will provide outstanding players the opportunity to play in a highly competitive league at a top notch facility with outstanding officials.

Men's play tips off Jan. 24 with teams representing Beverly Hills, Compton, Hollywood, Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County. CBA women's play begins Feb. 14 with teams from East Los Angeles, Harbor City, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and the San Fernando Valley.

All games will be played on Sundays at the USESS Center, located at 950 S. Central Ave., Compton, CA.

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* Caption: Commissioner and CEO Mike Miller, left, and Compton Airmen Coach Russell Otis, right, welcome Renardo Sidney to the California Basketball Association. Sidney was the first player chosen in the CBA's inaugural draft. Photo by Mario Villegas.

Twitter: @CABBAssociation

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Integrated Comfort Expands Operations and Develops Enhanced Monitoring and Controls Internet Dashboard

DualCool HVAC

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Comfort, Inc. (ICI) has expanded. In June 2015, ICI moved from Vacaville, Calif. to a larger office and production facility in West Sacramento, Calif. ICI also opened a facility in Phoenix, Arizona to provide manufacturing and logistical support in one of our higher concentration areas for DualCool installations.

Between July 2015 and January 2016, ICI completed the installation of DualCool(R) evaporative pre-coolers on 100 more Walmart and Sam's Club stores. Each of these stores now has DualCool equipment on six or more 10- to 20-ton rooftop HVAC units (RTUs) that supply dedicated fresh air into the stores. Installations were in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, and California. The 2015 program is the fourth major series of DualCool installations for Walmart.

The current campaign with Walmart takes DualCool efficiency, maintenance, and ease-of-use to a whole new level with monitoring and controls. For this program, ICI added remote monitoring and control technology with a web-based (dashboard) platform viewable from any browser, smartphone, or tablet. Remote monitoring outputs include fault detection, which can report general HVAC problems on DualCool-equipped RTUs before store conditions are affected.

Working with Transformative Wave, ICI customized an enhanced controls solution for Walmart. Equipment includes a microcontroller installed on each of the DualCool-enabled RTUs, as well as each Air Handling Unit (AHU), when present. One microcontroller per building functions as the Master Controller. This unit is located near the "global" outdoor air thermostat used to activate all DualCool units at an adjustable temperature setpoint. The Master Controller is the Wi-Fi communication hub between all DualCool controllers onsite.

In addition to managing the DualCool pump, these microcontrollers manage a number of interlocks between DualCool and key RTU components and can continuously adjust to supply outdoor air in the most efficient manner.

"Our eIQ platform controllers are a perfect fit for Integrated Comfort's DualCool requirements to deliver significant energy savings to large retail stores," states Justin Sipe, SVP of Technology for Transformative Wave. "We were very excited to partner with Integrated Comfort on their 2015 Walmart project, because we both have great products, which combined, provide a game-changing, user-friendly management dashboard affording huge cooling cost savings."

This 2015 Walmart program also implements real-time performance reporting that uses monitored parameters to compute hour-by-hour DualCool benefits. Outputs include both demand reduction (kW reduced) and energy savings (kWh saved). By combining these savings reports with electric utility rate data, the new monitoring dashboard can continuously compute electricity cost savings to Walmart.

"ICI has been proud to provide Walmart with enterprise cooling efficiency solutions since 2011. Our 2015 campaign has been the most exciting to date, based on the introduction of real-time fault detection and energy savings analytics," states Steve Short, Integrated Comfort's General Manager. "This new platform exponentially increases our ability to support our customer, and demonstrate our value."

Company Information:
Integrated Comfort Inc. is a privately held California corporation that develops and markets energy-efficient cooling products and systems.

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

Integrated Comfort, Inc., 840 Embarcadero Drive, #40, West Sacramento, CA 95605.

Media Contact Information:
Steve Short, General Manager
916-246-8864 (phone)
916-848-0542 (fax)
sshort[at]icidualcool.com

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Clarence Bates Joins EPIC as Principal, Employee Benefits in Irvine, California

Clarence Bates

SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Clarence Bates has joined the firm as a Principal in the Employee Benefits Practice.

Bates brings more than 17 years of dedication to delivering employee benefits management strategies for mid-sized and large companies. His strategic initiatives include designing, implementing, and communicating benefits programs that results in cost savings far below comparable trend. His success is based upon strong project management and organization skills, coupled with a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate to people of all levels. All of these skills will be highly beneficial to EPIC and the clients who work with Clarence and his team of benefits professionals.

Prior to joining EPIC, Clarence was a Vice President at USI Insurance for 11 years and an Account Executive at Dodge, Warren & Peters for 6 years. He spent 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Clarence holds a Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS) designation.

"We couldn't be happier to have Clarence join our team of professionals at EPIC and know that he will bring strong value to our clients," said Jim Gillette, Managing Principal of the Southern California region. "The addition of Clarence will add another strong intellectual mind to our Employee Benefits practice and team of consultants."

Clarence Bates can be reached at:
(949) 417-9181
clarence.bates[at]epicbrokers.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 across California 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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Attorney Michele Stephan, Members of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Attend Selby Public Library Fundraiser

Michele Stephan

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Personal Injury Attorney and Board Member of the Friends of the Public Library Michele Stephan, along with members of the Sarasota and Bradenton offices of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh attended the January fundraiser event for Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota.

The 6th Annual "Looking into the Crystal Ball" Fundraiser, held by the Friends of the Selby Public Library, was located in the library itself and included food offerings from over two dozen local restaurants and featured a variety of 30+ live performances including fire dancing. Additionally the event included exhibits featuring artists, authors and local vendors.

Among the restaurants at the event was Social Eatery & Bar, of which Attorney David L. Goldman from Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh is part owner.

In addition to many other local community organizations, Attorney Michele Stephan is a Board member of the Friends of the Selby Public Library. Michele attended this event along with her paralegal, Jill Barbic, legal assistant, Lauren Sciortino and event coordinator Debra Burger from the law offices of Shapiro Goldman Babboni and Walsh at the law firm's booth.

All proceeds of the fundraiser will be used to support the many youth programs offered by the Selby Public Library.

Attorney Michele Stephan shared this comment about the fundraising event, "It's been said that a society can be measured by the quality of their libraries, Sarasota is no exception. The positive impact a public library can have on the community cannot be overstated, and the amazing turnout for this event has shown that our community will continue to have an exceptional library as a resource to all area residents, and that the great work they are doing to help promote reading and education will continue."

About Attorney Michele Stephan:

Ms. Stephan has successfully litigated matters involving personal injury as well as matters involving the violation of nursing home resident's rights, defective products, defective medical devices, Federal civil rights violations, international child abduction under the Hague Convention and international matters involving civil theft and fraud. She is admitted to practice in all of the Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition to her trial experience, Ms. Stephan has also handled appellate matters before the Second District Court of Appeals.

Ms. Stephan is a past president of the Sarasota County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, has been awarded the 2014 Distinguished Community Service Award by the Sarasota County Bar Association for her work rendering legal services to the homeless. Michele is a past editor of the Sarasota County Bar Association legal newspaper "The Docket," a Master Emeritus of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, a volunteer judge for Teen Court of Sarasota, a member of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, a member of The Florida Justice Association and a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association.

Ms. Stephan was awarded the 2011 Service to the Community Award by Legal Aid of Manasota, was awarded the 2008 Member of the Year award from the Sarasota County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and was recognized by the Supreme Court of Florida in 2007 for outstanding pro-bono service. Ms. Stephan is on the Board for the Friends of Selby Public Library and Board of Director and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness. Michele volunteers weekly at the Resurrection House day shelter rendering legal services to the homeless.

More about Michele Stephan at: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave,
Sarasota FL, 34236
941-954-4000

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

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Synergy Resources Partners with Diverse Technology Solutions to Bring Manufacturing ERP Solutions to The Cloud

cloud hosting provider

ISLIP TERRACE, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy Resources, the largest Value Added Reseller and service provider of Infor's VISUAL ERP software has announced a partnership with Diverse Technology Solutions (DTS), a leading provider of cloud hosting and technology consulting services.

Synergy Resources has certified DTS as their exclusive cloud hosting provider licensed to run VISUAL ERP manufacturing software "in the cloud." Infor VISUAL ERP is designed for Engineer to Order, custom, make to order, configure and assemble to order, as well as make to stock manufacturing companies. Its unique capabilities improve the business performance of manufacturing companies by providing greater visibility into costs of manufacturing, scheduling and on-time delivery, and areas to improve the quality of the manufacturing materials and processes.

The partnership between Synergy and DTS enables access to the VISUAL ERP software through the cloud. This will allow manufacturing companies to achieve a lower cost of IT ownership, by offloading hardware infrastructure maintenance. The product will be sold directly by Synergy Resources under the name "Synergy Cloud" powered by Diverse Technology Solutions. As a part of both organizations dedication to helping businesses leverage technology to accomplish their goals, Synergy Cloud will grant an opportunity to improve productivity by having access to VISUAL ERP from any device, anytime, anywhere.

Clayton Hart, Managing Partner of Diverse Technology Solutions, stated "We are excited to launch this new venture with Synergy Resources. We worked diligently to customize our partner program to meet Synergy's goals and all their requirements to develop this new product and cloud strategy with their management team."

Mark Lilly, Partner and Director of Sales & Marketing of Synergy Resources stated, "We are very excited to be able to provide a complete infrastructure solution along with our current software offerings to our clients. This gives our clients the option to run their VISUAL software along with back office Microsoft tools in the cloud."

Gene Caiola, Partner and Director of Services of Synergy Resources stated, "This is very different from using just any hosting platform. Synergy knows VISUAL, so we are adding value by performing certain IT tasks such as updates and backups to Microsoft tools and VISUAL for our clients. This allows them to refocus internal IT resources to tasks or projects that have a much bigger return: Business performance metrics and reporting, for example."

About DTS:

Founded in 1998 by a team of leading industry IT networking engineers Diverse Technology Solutions has become a leading provider of Virtual Desktop and cloud computing services. As a Tier III SOC2 and SOC3 compliant provider, Diverse Technology Solutions operates out of one of the largest data centers of its kind in North America providing cloud hosting services to customers both in the U.S. and abroad.

About Synergy Resources:

Synergy Resources ( http://synergyresources.net/ ) provides world class ERP software, support and services to manufacturing companies. With a staff of over 95 professionals and offices located in New England, New York Metro, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Toronto and Vancouver, Synergy not only provides ERP solutions, but prides itself at dramatically improving our customers' business performance. Synergy Resources' multi-disciplinary support team includes professionals in manufacturing, financials, warehousing and technology. Synergy utilizes lean manufacturing and business process re-engineering techniques to enhance its customers' businesses.

Additional information: http://www.diverse-technology.com/.

Media Contact: Shanda Lee, Diverse Technology Solutions, shandasmithlee[at]dtstech.net, 646-460-2560.

Twitter: @dts_tech

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Reagan Economist Dr. Arthur Laffer Endorses U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Del Beccaro’s Flat Tax

Senate candidate Tom Del Beccaro

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tom Del Beccaro, former Chairman of the California Republican Party and U.S. Senate candidate, today announced Dr. Arthur Laffer's endorsement of Del Beccaro's nationwide and California flat tax.

"Tom Del Beccaro's tax plan would create millions more jobs in America. No state would benefit more from a low flat tax than California," said Dr. Laffer.

Laffer's endorsement of Del Beccaro's plan comes after national economists Stephen Moore, Larry Kudlow and Lew Uhler praised Del Beccaro for his national flat tax proposal.

"We need an economy that produces opportunity for all, not political favors for some. To do that, we must turn away from a tax code that picks winners and losers and move to a tax code that unleashes economic growth. Having the support from the nation's top economists is a privilege," said Del Beccaro. "With this team of supporters and advisors on my side, I know that the California's best days are ahead of us."

About Del Beccaro's Flat Tax Plan:

Tom Del Beccaro released his flat tax plan on Sept. 30, which includes:

1. The elimination of our current corporate tax system and to replace it with a 15.5-percent net business income tax with immediate expensing for business purchases and deductibility of wages and salaries.

2. The replacement of the current personal income tax with a flat rate 15.5-percent income tax on wages and salaries, capital gains, dividends, interest income and bequests. For a family of four, the first $48,000 of income is tax-free. Health care benefits should remain untaxed.

3. The elimination of all deductions except the standard deduction should be doubled.

4. The payroll tax should be retained but its cap eliminated thereby creating a true flat tax for all earners.

5. The elimination of the estate tax, Affordable Care Act taxes and all existing tariffs. The net business income tax would be applied to imports at the border.

6. Any change to this system, should require a three-fifths vote of both houses of Congress

That system would replace the 77,000 annotated page tax code we have today which benefits the rich to the exclusion of the poor.

About Tom Del Beccaro:
Tom Del Beccaro is a business and real estate lawyer, and the former Chairman of the California Republican Party. Tom is a contributor to Forbes.com and writes frequently about tax policy. Tom is Publisher of PoliticalVanguard.com, author of the new book "The Divided Era," which explains why America is so divided today and offers ideas on how to reduce political division, and "The New Conservative Paradigm." Tom has spent over 15 years in politics, where he also held positions such as Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party and three terms as Chairman of the Contra Costa County Republican Party.

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

Twitter: @tomdelbeccaro

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Austin ‘Wiggin’ Out’ Event Raises Awareness and Dollars to Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

Denise Gott Brett Cullen Erich Hover

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wearing smiles and purple wigs, a gathering of normally serious professionals mingled festively in "Wiggin' Out," a fundraising event held at Maggie Mae's in Austin, Texas, Saturday evening, January 16. "We achieved two objectives," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, hosts of the event. "First, we raised some money to help fight Alzheimer's. And second, we raised awareness of the growing need for long-term care as the disease progresses."

The event raised $19,000, which will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. The contributions were from participating insurance companies as well as ACSIA Partners, company agents, and the CEO.

The mind-robbing disease is a growing threat. Together with other forms of dementia, Alzheimer's afflicts one in nine American's age 65 and older; and one in three age 85 and older. At present it can't be prevented, cured, or even slowed, the association reports. So casualties could swell in the years ahead. From 2000 to 2013, death attributed to Alzheimer's increased 71 percent.

"At ACSIA Partners we're glad to support the vital work of finding a cure for Alzheimer's," says Gott. "We're also glad to make a difference for families right now. We can't do anything about the disease itself, other than donate, but we can help families plan for associated long-term care services, which can be substantial."

"As Alzheimer's progresses, people may forget to eat, or have trouble bathing or toileting," Gott explains. "Someone will have to help them, either a family member or paid professional. Planning for this can really help, personally as well as financially."

"Wiggin' Out" was attended by Hollywood actors, 150-plus company agents, and assorted guests. The event was part of a three-day ACSIA Partners conference that included keynotes by the co-producers of "It Snows All the Time" (a feature film about Alzheimer's), and breakout sessions on long-term care planning.

Co-producers Brett Cullen and Erich Hover also play lead roles in the film. Cullen is best known for starring roles in "Apollo 13," "The Dark Knight Rises," "42" and "The Guilt Trip" with Barbra Streisand. Hover had his first movie break acting alongside Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Moneyball." His experience with Alzheimer's in his family motivated him to co-create "It Snows All the Time."

Pictures and videos from the event are available at https://www.acsiapartners.com/wiggin-out-for-alzheimers/.

About ACSIA Partners LLC:

ACSIA Partners LLC -- https://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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Twitter: @AcsiaPartners #Alzheimers @alzassociation

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Titan Offers Trade Transaction Management Services to Mortgage Investors

Mortgage services

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it is now offering Trade Transaction Management Services to investors looking to acquire mortgage assets. Through these services, Titan facilitates the administrative tasks and logistical management of acquiring a loan pool. Using its comprehensive mortgage process and compliance foundation, Titan works in collaboration with investors to provide a deeper understanding of the risks the investor is potentially acquiring.

After the investor has opened the bid and issued a Letter of Intent (LOI)/Trade Confirmation, Titan manages the due diligence activity on the loans, scrubs and remediates exceptions related to data and documents, conducts a collateral review, and when possible, works with the seller to cure issues.

"The process of determining the risk of a seasoned loan is quite different from conducting analysis on a freshly originated loan," said Mary Kladde, CEO of Titan. "For investors to accurately gauge risk a loan poses in its current life stage requires an innate understanding of the mortgage process, the underlying data associated with the loan file and the compliance vintage of the loan originated, which has always been Titan's forte."

"In most cases, large investment firms have the capital, but they lack the in-house knowledge or expertise in mortgage asset analysis," said Ruth Lee, CSO and executive vice president at Titan. "Titan offers a turnkey solution to this problem with a software platform and a team of mortgage professionals that are able to steward a trade from initiation to completion."

For more information on Titan's Trade Transaction Management and Servicing Transfer Management services, contact sales@titanlenderscorp.com.

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 #Mortgage

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Crime Scene Clean Up Parent Company Announces Acquisition of 3 BioHazard Firms

Crime Scene Clean Up

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prestige Worldwide Group, parent company of CrimeSceneCleanup.com, announced today that it has acquired KRI Crime Scene Cleanup of Texas, Crime Scene Inc. of Maryland and Crime Scene Clean LLC of Texas, three of the largest biohazard firms in the U.S. This deal marks one of the largest of its kind in the crime scene cleanup industry and now makes CrimeSceneCleanup.com the leading firm in the business. They now offer services from New York to California and from Texas to Michigan.

"With the purchase of these three major competitors, we see a clear window for a potential public offering in the near future," said James Michel, president of CrimeSceneCleanup.com. "We expect to see our revenue grow over 60 percent and to exceed 10 million this coming year. This is a very exciting time for us, establishing such a large footprint in this niche industry. A violent crime or suicide occurs every 20 seconds in the U.S. We're now set up to provide help anywhere, anytime," added Michel.

Crime Scene Clean Up provides comprehensive crime scene cleanup services after a homicide, suicide, criminal activity and accidents. They also are tops in the business when it comes to blood cleaning, hoarding environment restoration, infectious disease decontamination, odor removal, mold remediation, meth lab decontamination, tear gas removal as well as water, sewerage, and flood cleanup.

The crime scene cleaners at CrimeSceneCleanup.com are biohazard cleanup experts when it comes to disposing of toxic materials. They are experienced and trained in handling the full gamut of hazardous waste, all of which require particular specifications for proper removal and remediation. When they are finished at a crime scene, their teams leave a location spotlessly clean and safe for inhabitants.

The purchase of the three additional crime scene cleanup businesses will now help Prestige Worldwide Group and CrimeSceneCleanup.com extend their long list of cleaning and remediation services to clients throughout the United States.

About Crime Scene Clean Up:

CrimeSceneCleanup.com is a crime scene cleanup and bio-hazardous waste removal firm. They are owned and operated by parent company, Prestige Worldwide Group. The main headquarters is based in Patchogue, New York. The company specializes in cleaning and removing any debris and contaminants from a crime scene location. They also provide hazardous waste removal services. Some of the many types of cleanups conducted by Crime Scene Clean Up include OSHA certified crime scene cleaning, asbestos abatement, EPA Lead certified RRP, biohazard cleanup, blood cleanup, suicide cleanup, hoarding cleanup, mold remediation and more.

For more information about Crime Scene Clean Up, visit our website at http://www.crimescenecleanup.com/ or call 1-844-255-2491.

Crime Scene Clean Up
319 W. Main St.
Patchogue, N.Y. 11772

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LeaseAccelerator to Host Webinar on Spend Management for Equipment Leases

Equipment Lease Management Software

GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management Software, announced today that it will host a webinar on Spend Management for Equipment Leases. Drawing upon case studies from Fortune 500 companies, LeaseAccelerator will outline how savings of 6-8 percent can be achieved on leases in categories ranging from transportation and material handling to IT and office equipment.

The webinar is designed for procurement leaders developing their 2016 spend reduction plans and those seeking to re-engineer their equipment lease procurement process in advance of the new lease accounting standards (FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16).

What: Spend Management for Equipment Leases - Five Best Practices.

Key Topics will include:
- Managing Equipment Leasing as a Spend Category.
- Unbundling Finance from Equipment Negotiations.
- Minimizing Evergreen and End-of-Term Fees.
- Quantifying and Tracking the Savings.
- Evaluating the Business Case.

How: Educational webinar with audience Q&A.

Who: Bob Solomon, CEO of Software Platform Consulting and Michael Keeler, CEO of LeaseAccelerator.

When: Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Pacific).

Where: Sign up for the webinar here: http://elm.leaseaccelerator.com/procurementwebinar.html.

About LeaseAccelerator:

LeaseAccelerator offers the market-leading SaaS solution for Equipment Lease Management (ELM), delivering hard cost savings, compliance, and best practices to large, international lessees. LeaseAccelerator is the only solution that covers the entire enterprise equipment leasing lifecycle, including: Equipment Lease Sourcing, saving 6-8 percent by driving down capital costs; Portfolio and Performance Management, saving 8-12 percent by improving end-of-term return performance; and Lease Accounting, enabling compliance with current and new FASB, IFRS, and SOX standards. Learn more at http://www.leaseaccelerator.com/.

Through LeaseAccelerator's Equipment Lease Sourcing marketplace, customers can access The Global Lessor Network (GLN), a community of more than 500 lessors around the world who compete to win our customers' business. Using the GLN, global companies with a need for in-country leasing expertise and financing can identify and transact with local lessors. LeaseAccelerator supports transactions in 50 countries, spanning a wide variety of asset types and deal sizes. Lessors are encouraged to register at http://www.lessornetwork.com/.

Media Contact: Max Leitenberger, Buttonwood Communications Group, 914-434-5725, Maxl[at]buttonwood.com.

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Carlton Pilger Joins EPIC as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance

Carlton Pilger

ATLANTA and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Carlton "Carl" Pilger has joined the firm as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance.

Pilger has advised and represented businesses for more than 20 years as an ERISA attorney. During his career he has focused exclusively on ERISA compliance, including representing his clients in DOL and IRS audits. As EPIC's Director of Employee Benefits Compliance he will continue to consult with and advise clients on ERISA and ACA compliance. Pilger will be based in Duluth, Georgia and report to John Gaffney, EPIC's Director, National Benefits Operations.

Prior to joining EPIC, Pilger served as Vice President, Legal Counsel with Digital Insurance where he spearheaded ERISA and ACA compliance initiatives. Previously, he held positions with three prominent Atlanta law firms including; Taylor English Duma, LLP, Miller & Martin, PLLC and Fisher & Phillips, LLP.

Pilger is a well-known subject matter expert in the Affordable Care Act and has traveled the country speaking to numerous industry groups regarding the law's complexities.

Pilger earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism and a Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association.

"We are pleased to have Carl join EPIC and look forward to the added benefits he will deliver to our clients with regard to ERISA and ACA compliance," said John Hahn, EPIC CEO. "His addition further expands and strengthens our EPIC Employer Services Platform, which provides comprehensive, specialized employee benefits services to our larger clients."

Carl Pilger can be reached at:
Phone: (678) 245-0240
carl.pilger[at]epicbrokers.com

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and 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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Whiteflash Selected to Host Historic Esperanza Diamond

Esperanza Diamond pendant

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash announced today that they have been selected to host the historic Esperanza Diamond in Houston, Texas on its cross-country tour of American Gem Society (AGS) member stores. The one-of-a-kind diamond will be on display in the Whiteflash Houston jewelry store in Sugar Land Town Square February 3-7, 2016.

The Esperanza is the most important diamond ever found in the United States. It was unearthed in June of 2015 in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Special arrangements were made to have the rough diamond crystal cut and polished locally to preserve its "born and raised in Arkansas" status. Adding to its All American provenance, it was cut by master diamond cutter Mike Botha of Embee Diamonds, an American Gem Society member. It was graded at the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL) and is being hosted on its journey across America exclusively by AGS member stores.

The unique icicle shaped crystal weighed 8.52 carats, the 4th largest crystal ever found in the USA, and yielded a perfectly colorless and internally flawless finished diamond of 4.605 carats graded D IF by AGSL. (GIA report also available). The exotic Triolette shape of the finished diamond features 147 facets, and the diamond is set into a custom designed platinum pendant as unique as the diamond itself. It was designed by Ian Douglas and crafted in the USA by Byard F. Brogan, both of whom are also AGS members.

The Esperanza diamond, which may be worth in excess of $1M dollars, will be sold to the highest bidder in a silent auction style process with bids submitted by interested buyers through one of the AGS member stores hosting the tour. Parties interested in acquiring a rare, world-class, and wearable piece of Americana can contact Whiteflash for more information and receive a bidding form. Bids will be accepted through Valentine's Day - February 14, 2016.

Whiteflash Vice-president and Graduate Gemologist Bryan Boyne had this to say about the event. "We are honored and thrilled to have been chosen to host the Esperanza in greater Houston - the fourth largest market in America. For Whiteflash to be forever connected with this exceptional gem, and with American diamond history, is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity."

You can follow the Esperanza on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/theesperanza.

About Whiteflash:

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

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

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry store located in Sugar Land Town Square.

Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society and recipient of the BBB 2015 Pinnacle Award.

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

For information on the Houston store location, visit: http://www.whiteflash.com/whiteflash-houston-jewelry-store/.

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KING OF THA HILLS artist aktively collabs with Zaytoven and Young Dro to obtain unwavering recognition in the music industry

Aktive

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, KING OF THA HILLS (K.O.T.H.) made music business history with the release of their new hit single called "Aktive" which is now available on music outlets and is produced by multi-platinum producer Zaytoven (Xavior Dotson).

KING OF THA HILLS presents distinctive individuality with phrases like "In the streets I'm aktive." Combined with Zaytoven's Grammy award winning and industry leading trap sound, Aktive is undeniably one of the most original and exclusive songs to ever premiere out of both the San Diego region and the music industry.

In recognition, KING OF THA HILLS artists Stones (Nijael Thomas), IceKold (Christopher Humphries), T-Mili (Ta'Ron Taylor), and Charlie (Tiras Thomas) have all made MTV/VH1 cameo appearances in platinum recording artist Young Dro's latest music videos for "We Be In The City" and "UGH."

They have also collaborated with Young Dro and Charlie on a record titled "Pull Up." Independently, KING OF THA HILLS has contributed to the development of the San Diego music scene in creating a new wave of Hip Hop while establishing an indisputable eminence in the music industry. In lieu of all their present accomplishments, KING OF THA HILLS will be honored to showcase San Diego music talent on a modern day platform.

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINGOFTHAHILLS

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/STONESKOTH

@stoneskoth @1realcharlie @icekoldtheheater @villuminati_koth @zaytovenbeatz @dropolo

CONTACT: Nijael D Thomas nijaelthomas[at]gmail.com 619-829-0080 (KING OF THA HILLS).

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Non-Profit PR Grant 2016 Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 15

Nonprofit PR Grants

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope today announced an extension to the 2016 annual PR Grants program application deadline, for U.S.-based 501(c)3 charities, to February 15. Launched in 2000, the Non-Profit PR Grant was designed to help raise awareness of selected charities to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential "halo" sponsors and donors.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope is providing news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), and social media marketing for the selected applicant charities. Average value of each grant is $2,500 and will be offered to as many as 100 non-profit organizations "doing good" on a local or national level for 2016.

"This year we have received fewer than the normal number of applications, and so we decided to extend the deadline while at the same time choosing the first batch of 2016 recipients from those charities who have already applied," said Christopher Simmons, member PRSA and ASCAP, and Neotrope CEO.

There is no fee to apply, and applications are being accepted now through Feb. 15, 2016 at http://prgrants.com/. Complete grant participation requirements and disclaimers can be found on the grants website.

About Neotrope:

Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and social media services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for over three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009, has an A+ rating with the BBB, and is a member of GS1. Information: http://www.Neotrope.com/.

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, Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, Pacific Pinball Museum, The Native Voices Foundation, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children's Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more (list available on the grants website).

Grant recipients are selected by Neotrope/Send2Press staff based on qualified applications filled out and submitted by U.S. based non-profit orgs. Choices for grant recipients are both subjective, and based on overall activities and actual need, as well as best fit for support from the marketing team.

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.

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Montway Auto Transport Joins Forces with Move For Hunger to Help Feed Families in Need Nationwide

Montway Auto Transport

DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Montway Auto Transport has partnered with the national non-profit, Move For Hunger to help fight hunger and provide much-needed food to local food pantries across the United States. As a proud partner of the national hunger-relief organization, Montway supports Move For Hunger's efforts 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.

"One in six Americans are affected by food insecurity - they do not have reliable access to a sufficient supply of food. 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 Montway Auto Transport, we can further reduce food waste and fight hunger across North America."

"When we realized how many of our neighbors were struggling with hunger, we knew we had to do something," says Mike Mihaylov, CEO of Montway Auto Transport. "Partnering with Move For Hunger gives us the opportunity to help our neighbors in a meaningful way every day."

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 Montway Auto Transport:

Montway Auto Transport provides door-to-door, open and enclosed, fully insured car shipping services nationwide to both retail customers and corporate partners in the moving/relocation and OEM/dealer space. With over a decade of experience and the largest transportation system network in the U.S., we ensure safe and reliable car shipping with competitive rates. We are proud to be five-star customer-rated, fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau and recently named to Inc. 500's list of fastest growing companies in the U.S. For more information, visit https://www.montway.com/.

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EPIC adds Southeast Region Risk Consultant Ken Glanton

Ken Glanton

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Ken Glanton has joined the firm's Birmingham-based National Energy Construction Practice as a Risk Consultant. Glanton joins a rapidly growing team of risk management and insurance professionals serving larger, complex construction and energy companies across the country.

Glanton brings nearly 10 years of successful sales, business development and consulting experience to EPIC. Across the first three years of his career while at Integrated Medical Systems, Glanton ranked #6 among 82 sales people nationally. He was later responsible for launching a 5-state southeast territory for EquipSystems, LLC, where he issued nearly a million dollars in new service contracts in the first year of this assignment.

Glanton comes to EPIC from commercial insurance broker Assured Neace Lukens in Nashville, Tennessee, where he provided consultative services in the development, implementation and oversight of strategic risk management programs for large and mid-sized companies.

EPIC Birmingham's managing principal Crawford McInnis noted, "Ken is a respected business development and consulting professional with proven sales success and experience utilizing innovative consultative strategies. Adding Ken to our team further broadens the scope of expertise and service we provide to our clients."

"The Birmingham team strengthens EPIC's national platform serving contractors, energy companies and oil and gas distribution contractors," said Derek Thomas, EPIC Chief Strategy Officer and co-leader of EPIC's Specialty Practices and Program Group. "We look forward to developing additional strategic initiatives with Ken as we further build out EPIC's consulting services platform in Birmingham and across the country."

Glanton earned both a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Ken Glanton can be reached at:
EPIC
205-581-3345 direct
615-955-0389 cell
ken.glanton[at]epicbrokers.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 across California 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. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance

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Weitz & Luxenberg Helping Hoosick, N.Y., Victims of PFOA Contaminated Groundwater

personal injury law

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating bringing a lawsuit against one or more companies believed responsible for certain cancers and other illnesses affecting residents of Hoosick, New York, where the residents have unwittingly been drinking water contaminated with PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), the nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm today announced.

Weitz & Luxenberg has not yet named the companies, but indicated that a potential lawsuit against them would seek compensation for the harmed residents of Hoosick, a town of 6,500 in central upstate New York.

Weitz & Luxenberg has been working with famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich to identify affected residents and to develop a case against the parties responsible for the contamination of the town's groundwater, said Robin L. Greenwald, who heads the firm's Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection litigation unit.

At this stage, Weitz & Luxenberg is focused on talking to Hoosick residents who used the PFOA-tainted water for drinking, cooking or bathing, and then afterward suffered health problems, as well as residents who cannot now drink their water because of the contamination, Greenwald said.

Most adversely affected have been residents of the Hoosick Falls section of town, where more than half of the population lives, Greenwald indicated. She added that the firm has already spoken to nearly two-dozen residents from Hoosick Falls and elsewhere in the vicinity.

EPA Plans Townhall Meeting on PFOA:

PFOA has been linked to testicular cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid disease, bone density reduction, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis and pregnancy-induced hypertension, Greenwald said.

"Health problems can result from exposure to as little as one-half of one part-per-billion of PFOA in drinking water," she explained. "One full part per billion is equivalent to a single drop of water in an Olympic-size swimming pool. Testing last year near Hoosick's water treatment plant found PFOA levels of 18 parts per billion.

"Due to its composition, PFOA remains indefinitely in the environment. It also accumulates and remains inside the human body. It is a very problematic chemical for these reasons," added Greenwald.

The New York State Public Health Department recently recommended residents use bottled water instead of tap, she said.

That echoed a mid-December recommendation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that advised Hoosick residents to avoid municipal public water for drinking or cooking and cautioned that showering or bathing in it could pose a health risk, Greenwald said.

The EPA plans to conduct a public meeting in Hoosick on Thursday, Jan. 14, to discuss PFOA health concerns due to contaminated groundwater and possible plans for cleaning up the town's water supply, said Greenwald.

"It will be an open forum discussion that begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Hoosick Falls Central School, located at 21187 NY-22," she said. "The featured speaker will be EPA regional administrator Judith Enck. She will be joined by several EPA science and health experts. Information about PFOA will be distributed. Weitz & Luxenberg will have representatives at this meeting, which is being organized in cooperation with Healthy Hoosick Water, a not-for-profit corporation helping lead the effort to restore the town's water supply to a safe condition."

PFOA Water Contamination Lawsuit:

The firm continues to investigate all parties responsible for the contamination, Greenwald said.

Such a lawsuit will likely include demands for ongoing medical monitoring of Hoosick residents in addition to compensation for nuisance, diminution in the value of their real property and -- for those sickened - the costs of medical treatment, lost wages and pain and suffering, Greenwald said.

Last year, an Ohio federal jury awarded one plaintiff $1.6 million in compensation on her negligence and emotional distress claims against DuPont. The plaintiff alleged that she developed kidney cancer from drinking water contaminated with PFOA and that DuPont was responsible for the groundwater contamination, Greenwald noted. More than 3,500 personal injury cases arising from PFOA exposure are pending in federal district court in Ohio.

Residents of Hoosick and other communities impacted by PFOA groundwater contamination are encouraged to contact Weitz & Luxenberg for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation with an attorney to discuss legal rights to compensation, Greenwald said.

The consultation can be set up by contacting Weitz & Luxenberg at 800-476-6070 or by visiting the firm's website at www.weitzlux.com and completing a request form, she said.

About Weitz & Luxenberg:

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

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

Twitter: @WeitzLuxenberg

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Delta Care Rx Sponsors Innovative Hospice Nurse Intern Program of Four Seasons Compassion for Life

Hospice Nurse Internship

FLAT ROCK, N.C., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A shared commitment to the greater good and a growing need for trained hospice professionals led Delta Care Rx, a nationally known hospice pharmaceutical provider, to partner with Four Seasons Compassion For Life in the recent development and implementation of an innovative 12-week "Hospice Nurse Internship Program."

The forward-looking collaboration introduces nurse graduates to the day-to-day operations of Four Seasons' nationally recognized hospice care and nurse leadership case management, much in the way Delta Care Rx offers on and off-campus training to pharmacists.

"Nurses and pharmacists work closely from day to day to manage the unique needs of hospice patients," says Drew Mihalyo, president and chief operating officer at Delta Care Rx. "In hospice, the delivery of care can be quite different from that of other patient settings."

Educating the next generation of nurses while meeting anticipated shortfalls for trained hospice caregivers is a priority, says Derek Groves, vice president of sustainable development for Four Seasons Compassion for Life.

"The internship is a great way to attract promising young nurse leaders, show them what we do, and introduce them to the high quality of hospice care that Four Seasons provides," he says. "We are excited about the results made possible by Delta Care Rx's sponsorship."

The grant from partner Delta Care Rx has made it possible to introduce hospice as a specialty to promising new graduates, says Renee Barnwell, a registered nurse and Four Seasons director of professional development.

"Prior to graduation, many students in both pharmacy and nursing have infrequently experienced training specific to the needs of hospice or palliative care patients," says Mihalyo.

To meet this need, the Four Seasons nurse intern training initiative includes classroom studies, active learning, and hands-on patient care to foster the competence and independence needed for quality hospice patient care, says Barnwell.

"Young nurses breathe new life into the profession," she says. "If we can introduce them to hospice and end of life care, the benefit is that we can get them into the specialty earlier in their careers."

Increasing the numbers of exceptional nurses is particularly important at the present time, she explains. The hospice industry includes an aging work force, with an average age for nurses well into their 40s, and significant numbers reaching retirement.

"New graduates bring intense energy to an organization. If you could bottle it, we'd be rich: passion for learning, openness to learning new things, and excitement about nursing," Barnwell says.

As the interns complete the 12 week program, they transition into permanent positions as nurse case managers ready to manage patient care plans.

"We've been careful to select nurses with a new passion for end of life care who want to spend a career within the field," she says. "The nurse interns chosen for the program demonstrated exceptional nursing skills, and have the communications abilities to elicit patient goals and collaboratively develop plans of care."

The "hospice heart" is unmistakable, she says.

"We look for that special quality in nurses that draws them to hospice," says Barnwell. "We encourage them as leaders, and work to ensure their future success."

About Delta Care Rx:

Delta Care Rx - http://www.deltacarerx.com/ - transforms and improves the hospice pharmacy industry through business transparency, innovation, extreme customer service, and the maintenance of vital community-pharmacy relationships. As a pharmacist owned, privately held provider, Delta Care Rx sets the industry benchmark for pharmacy benefit management, on-demand pharmacist services, and hospice tailored electronic prescribing.

About Four Seasons Compassion For Life:

Four Seasons Compassion for Life - https://www.fourseasonscfl.org/ - is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a dedicated team of health care professionals, social workers, spiritual care professionals and volunteers deeply committed to its mission of "Co-Creating the Care Experience." Nationally known for its leadership in innovative, quality hospice and palliative care services, and serving western North Carolina, the agency is a former Circle of Life award recipient from the American Medical Association.

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Twitter: @fscfl #hospice #palliativecare

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Uproar Entertainment Releases the First Stand-Up Comedy CD by Nick Cobb

Too Broke For Therapy

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Nick Cobb's first comedy CD, "Too Broke For Therapy" to be released January 15, 2016.

Touching on everything from the world's small daily annoyances to grander feelings about one's ever changing position in life, Cobb lulls his audience into his routine like a friend telling a casual story over beer and card games; only friendlier, funnier and with no inhibitions. "Too Broke For Therapy" was recorded at The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Wash. and is Cobb's first recording for Uproar Entertainment.

Originally from Memphis, Tenn., Cobb's obsession over meaningless nonsense set the stage for him to embark on a whirlwind comedy career. While studying Psychology at Indiana University, Cobb took on a job at the aptly named comedy club, "The Looney Bin." However it wasn't until he won his first stand-up competition at a random Beale Street bar that he was bitten by the comedy bug and jumped at the chance to make the move to New York to chase his dream.

While in New York, Cobb was featured on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," VH1's "Morning Buzz," MTV's "FN MTV," AXS's "Gotham Comedy Live," and AMC's "Date Night." His highly original material was featured in a montage as a semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing."

Now living in Los Angeles, Cobb had his late night debut on "The Late Late Show" with Craig Ferguson, recently co-starred in an episode of "Inside Amy Schumer," starred in Funny or Die's three-part series "Disney Couple's Therapy" and won the March Madness Competition at the Hollywood Improv. He also played the lead in a comedic web series for ESPN.com called "Team Players," and has been featured in commercials for Intel, Carmax, Pepsi Max, as well as an e*Trade spot during halftime of the Super Bowl.

Influenced by fellow comedians Brian Regan, Jessica Kirson, Bill Burr, and Maria Bamford, Cobb continues to make strides in his career. When not performing stand-up, he can be found brooding over that one guy in the crowd who was texting during his act.

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/.

Nick Cobb Website: http://www.nickcobb.com/.
Twitter: @nmcobbler https://twitter.com/nmcobbler
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmcobbler
Instagram: @nmcobbler https://www.instagram.com/nmcobbler/
Video: https://youtu.be/Klt8uLgBc-4

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

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The Asheville Astrolodge – A Place Where People Will Learn Why Things Happen to Them

Yvonne Haarsma

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you ever ask yourself, "Why does this always happen to me?" Or do you simply chalk it off to fate? Yvonne Haarsma, owner of the Asheville Astrolodge, explains why coincidences do not exist and ascertains that everything happens for a reason, including problems people encounter. A karmic astrologer, she can see the lessons which are often interpreted as problems, while studying someone's chart. As a result, she recently opened the Asheville Astrolodge to help people better understand their past, present and how it affects their future through holistic/karmic astrology.

The concept for the Asheville Astrolodge is simple. Guests stay for one or two-nights. During that time, they have their astrological chart read. This chart is also known as a birth blueprint. It is read to help them figure out why things happen and what they can do to take charge of their lives.

"I spend at least two hours with each person. We discuss certain laws of nature and usually review it over the course of two different sessions because there is a lot of information to absorb and process," Haarsma says.

Haarsma encourages guests to record the sessions and to take notes so that they can reference their reading for years to come. Through karmic astrology, she helps people to understand the reason for this life as well as lessons to be learned while here. This deeper understanding facilitates choices so people can strive for their desired destiny.

She has the ability to see a general tendency in past lives and reveals where people may have gotten stuck in certain patterns that are no longer useful. She helps them to break those patterns.

"Once we understand where the problems are coming from, we can start the process of change so people feel happier," she says.

Haarsma does not rely on computer programs for chart interpretations. All charts are personally analyzed and she writes about eight pages of details that are uniquely specific to each person.

"It's exciting to get in touch with your deeper self and to see how this process and understanding facilitates the choices we might make to become more true to that self," she says. "When people leave the Astrolodge, they often leave with a renewed sense of confidence."

About the Asheville Astrolodge:

The Asheville Astrolodge is within walking distance to downtown Asheville. It offers two guest rooms - each with its own entrance and private bathroom that can accommodate up to two people each. During their stay, guests are free to explore the many attractions that the region has to offer. From cultural activities and sustainable dining to outdoor adventures and spiritual experiences, there's something for everyone. The Asheville Astrolodge is the ideal retreat for couples, individuals or friends who are seeking something a little different - a getaway that incorporates a spiritual journey with a physical one.

For more information: http://ashevilleastrolodge.com/ or contact Yvonne Haarsma at 828-250-0013.

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A&I Presents Photojournalist Tish Lampert at PhotoLA 2016

photographic printing

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A&I, the fine art photographic printing and services company, will present the work of award-winning photojournalist Tish Lampert at its booth #816 at PhotoLA. The exhibit is part of Lampert's 15-year series on the landmark protests of our times. Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the UN, will dedicate the exhibition in a special event highlighting his world peace initiative.

Lampert's career ranges from covering the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the migrant worker's rights movement, to documenting life in the Navajo Nation. Her many field investigations include projects for The Fund For Peace, U.S. Veterans Artists' Alliance, The Africa Project, and U.S. Doctors Without Borders. Her work has appeared in The London Times, The Evening Standard, Time Out Magazine and UN Assoc. Newsletter. She has served as media director and photographer for Voices of African Mothers, an accredited NGO at the United Nations.

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury served from 2002 to 2007 as the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations. A career diplomat, Chowdhury served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York from 1996 to 2001, and spearheaded the groundbreaking UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on the role of women in peace and security.

A&I President Phillip Goldner said, "Tish Lampert's work is a powerful example of how the photographic arts can effectively serve a humanistic purpose. We're honored to have her and Ambassador Chowdhury come to PhotoLA to speak about her work and his campaign for world peace."

A&I is a proud sponsor of PhotoLA 2016 on its 25th anniversary and is located in booth #816. Other artists to be featured at the booth are Melvin Sokolsky, Jock McDonald and Pep Williams.

EVENT INFORMATION:
Who: Tish Lampert, photojournalist and Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury.
What: Chowdhury and Lampert speak on the impact of photojournalism on world issues.
Where: PhotoLA, Event Space, LA Mart, 1933 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007.
When: 3:30 - 5 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Contact: Nicole Palmquist 818 432 0570 nicole@harmanpress.com

ABOUT A&I:
A&I is a division of The Harman Press based in North Hollywood, with a 30-year legacy of providing museum and gallery printing, and a variety of high-end photographic services, to the world's top photographers. A&I is a leading supplier of fine art print-on-demand photo books and the sole U.S. provider of BookCreator (c), free online design software for customized photo books. A&I is devoted to the traditional photographic arts while leading the way to the digital imaging future, advancing the skills and increasing the personal enrichment of all photographers.

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

Twitter: @AandIBooks @TheHarmanPress #PhotoLA2016

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Great American Foundation to Put On Huge 3 Day Hamburger and Music Festival in St. Augustine, FL May 20-22, 2016

BurgerFest 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark your calendars and let the countdown begin for BurgerFest, hosted by Great American Foundation. Nothing says "all American" like a spring food and music festival in the oldest city in America. Come out and enjoy mouth-watering burgers, great live music and ice cold beer. This family friendly festival will also have delicious sweet treats with 75 exhibitors of arts and crafts, and kids will have a blast in the Kids Zone area.

General admission is $5 for adults. Kids 12 and under and active military are free. Go to http://www.burgerfest2016.com/ for more information.

Don't forget, while family and friends are enjoying the annual Great American BurgerFest on May 20, 21, 22, 2016 you will be supporting our veterans and active duty military in need. All proceeds go to Great American Foundation, a non-profit organization in support of our military and citizens in need.

For more information or to donate visit http://www.greatamericanfoundation.org/.

About Great American Foundation:

Based in Jacksonville, Fla., Great American Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded on the ideas and principles of addressing the needs of our citizens. We have watched our military men and women defend us and others only to receive inadequate care and treatment. We continue to see our families and elderly suffer at the hands of companies that put profit before their health and well-being. Many of our schools cannot afford to provide a quality education to our future workforce. All this and more while billions of our tax dollars go to other countries.

Somewhere along the way we stopped putting America first. Great American Foundation is dedicated to providing assistance and opportunity to the people of the United States. We will be relentless in our efforts to bring attention to the needs of our citizens. With your help we can be united in making America first again. For more information or to donate visit us online at: http://www.greatamericanfoundation.org/ or http://www.helpgaf.org/.

Great American Foundation, 12412 San Jose Blvd Suite 402, Jacksonville, FL 32223.

Twitter: @GAFBurgerFest

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Bestselling Author to Bring ‘Magical Musical Plants’ to California Libraries and NAMM

Amazing Magical Musical Plants

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bestselling author and award-winning songwriter, Thornton Cline will bring his latest published children's book, "The Amazing Magical Musical Plants" (ISBN: 978-1574243253) to Anaheim, Calif., for a free multimedia book event tour of the Anaheim Public Libraries on January 19-24, 2016.

"Children discover that playing their musical instruments for their plants can make them grow in this fun, magical book," says Cline.

Cline will kick off his book-event tour with a guest appearance at the Haskett Library on Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. and will end the tour with a featured presentation for the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) on Sunday, January 24 at 3 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center.

"The Amazing Magical Musical Plants" is Cline's third children's book co-authored with bestselling children's author, Crystal Bowman and illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Susan Oliver. It is narrated by actress, Jayla Palmer. The new children's book is published on Centerstream/Hal Leonard Publishing. Cline's first children's book, "The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin" (ISBN: 978-1574243130) soared up the charts to become number one on the Amazon bestselling list for children's musical books.

The book is now available at major book sellers and online at Amazon: http://amzn.com/157424325X.

Thornton Cline has been honored with "Songwriter of the Year" twice in a row for his hit song, "Love is the Reason" recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and Gloria Gaynor. He is author of three children's books, one novel and three non-fiction books. Cline is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He resides in Nashville with his wife and children.

For more information, please visit: http://www.thorntoncline.com/.

Twitter: @thornton_cline

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Pompano Beach’s Ali Cultural Arts Center Hosts Grammy Award-Winning Musicians Ghost-Note

GHOST NOTE

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ali Cultural Arts Center is proud to present Ghost-Note on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. The duo is comprised of drummer Robert "Sput" Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, both from the Grammy(R) Award-winning band, Snarky Puppy.

Tickets for the event are available at http://www.aliarts.org/.

If Snarky Puppy were a heart drummer Robert "Sput" Searight and percussionist Nate Werth would serve as its explosive pulse. World-renown for their artistic communication through rhythm, this dynamic duo debuts their own project, Ghost-Note, expanding their percussive voice into a night of melody through innovative grooves and captivating artistry.

"We are honored to have these outstanding musical greats play our venue," says Drew Tucker, Ali Cultural Arts Director. "Our mission is not only to bring extraordinary musicians here to entertain, but also to educate our local aspiring arts students. And we are thrilled that Robert and Nate will be engaging our youth in a master class."

Robert "Sput" Searight is one of the most influential drummers and producers in modern music. Hailing from a family of musicians in Dallas, Searight came up alongside artists like Erykah Badu, Norah Jones, and Roy Hargrove at the world-famous Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts. He won a Grammy Award at age 18 with his own group, God's Property, who changed the face of Gospel music with their debut album.

Since then, he proven to be unparalleled in versatility as a drummer, keyboardist, and producer. Artists like Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Celine Dion, Justin Timberlake, P Diddy, Timbaland, Myron Butler, and Kirk Franklin employ Searight's talents regularly.

As the undeniable secret weapon of Snarky Puppy, Nate Werth is both rooted in tradition and constantly innovating in the percussion world. His creative approach to sonic possibilities and rhythmic interplay has been integral to the sound of the group, and has earned the respect and support of percussion big-wigs like LP founder Martin Cohen. Performing and recording credits include Screaming Headless Torsos, David Crosby, Q-Tip, Lalah Hathaway, Susana Baca, The Lee Boys, Turkuaz, Myron Butler and Levi, Jamison Ross, and The Metropole Orchestra, and many more. Having studied Indian, African, and Latin American traditions extensively abroad, Nate brings a unique sound palette to every musical environment, his deep sense of groove, passion and eclectic style, result in a distinct musical voice that propels him across musical borders.

More information: http://www.aliarts.org/.

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MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. will present at the SeeThruEquity Healthcare Investor Conference on January 11

medical devices

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. (OTC:MDIT, the "Company"), specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions announces today that CEO, Michaela Ott and CFO, Robert McCullough will present at the SeeThruEquity First Annual Microcap Healthcare Investor Conference on Monday, January 11, 2016, at the Fairmont San Francisco in San Francisco, Calif.

MEDITE, a USA based company now public through the merger with CytoCore Inc. has emerged as a German manufacturer focused on global sales of cancer diagnostic tools consisting of anatomic pathology, histology and cytology laboratory equipment and supplies. Recent agreements with U.S. distribution partners, Hospital Group Purchasing Organizations along with our Chinese partner UNIC Medical will allow the company to focus growth from historically based European sales to entry into the U.S., Latin America and a burgeoning and untapped Chinese market.

UNIC Medical selling MEDITE's equipment, which is already Chinese FDA registered, and cytology assays and stains is involved with the Chinese government in establishing first time country pathology standards for digitalized computer aided diagnosis of cancer in China, a country of 1.4 billion people with a lack of sufficient number of pathologists. As the company expands consumable cytology sales for cervical and breast cancer worldwide, current profitability should significantly expand as margins increase in the near future.

SeeThruEquity is an equity research and corporate access firm focused on companies with less than $1 billion in market capitalization. SeeThruEquity has initiated coverage on numerous NYSE, NASDAQ, TSX, and OTC companies in a variety of industries including technology, health care, consumer, energy and special situations.

About MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.:

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. is a Delaware registered company consisting of wholly-owned MEDITE GmbH a Germany-based company with its subsidiaries. On April 3, 2014, MEDITE was acquired by former CytoCore, Inc. a biomolecular diagnostics company engaged in the design, development, and commercialization of cost-effective cancer screening systems and Biomarkers to assist in the early detection of cancer. By acquiring MEDITE the company changed from solely research operations to an operating company with a well-developed infrastructure, 71 employees in four countries, a distribution network to about 70 countries worldwide, a well-known and established brand name and a wide range of products for anatomic pathology, histology and cytology laboratories.

Forward Looking Statement:

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding future operating performance, events, trends and plans. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected revenues and costs, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "anticipates," or "believes" or the negative thereof or any variation thereon or similar terminology or expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our expectations, include but are not limited to, MEDITE's ability to maintain and grow its revenues, as well as those risk factors that apply to our operations as disclosed in Item 1A of our Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date made. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and we undertake no obligation to disclose any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof.

For more information please visit: http://www.medite-group.com/.

Investor Contact:
Robert McCullough, Jr. CFO
407-996-9630

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Bank of Southern California Announces Ticker Symbol Change to BCAL

California bank

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), announced today that FINRA has approved a change in the Company's stock symbol. As of Monday, December 21, 2015 the new trading symbol for Bank of Southern California is BCAL. The former symbol, FBBN is no longer valid.

Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of the Company, said, "We are pleased to commence trading under the BCAL symbol which aligns our stock symbol more closely to our name. In June 2010, the bank changed its name to Bank of Southern California as the company refined its branding strategy and vision of becoming the best community business bank in Southern California. We are now one of the few remaining locally owned, community business banks headquartered in San Diego that focuses on meeting the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and professionals."

Rogge added that there have been no significant changes in the bank's local ownership, management or operations as a result of the change.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community business bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-mid sized businesses.

The bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. The bank currently operates seven offices in San Diego and Riverside County.

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

REF: OTCQB:BCAL / PinkSheets:BCAL

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Ascende, Inc., a Leading Human Capital and Employee Benefits Consulting Firm, Joins EPIC

Ascende Inc

HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ascende, Inc. (Ascende), a premier human capital and employee benefits consulting firm, and EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that they have joined forces.

Founded in 1995, Houston, Texas-based Ascende is one of the largest independent employee benefits consulting firms in the country, providing solutions in a variety of human capital related fields, including health and welfare, benefit plan administration, retirement, investment advisory, pharmacy management, wellness, communications, global benefit solutions, mergers and acquisitions consulting and human resources consulting services.

EPIC, founded in 2007, is one of the 20 largest U.S. retail insurance brokers, with a belief in and reputation for service excellence, innovation, community service, collaboration and having fun - all in the interest of being a "people first" (clients and team members) organization.

"Ascende has been delivering strategic guidance and service around benefit programs and HR needs to our clients for over 21 years, and we believe the decision to join EPIC will help us deliver an expansive new set of capabilities to our clients and additional value, with the same commitment to service delivery that Ascende has been a hallmark of our firm. We expect that our clients will immediately benefit from EPIC's broader resources including risk management, property & casualty insurance, workers' compensation, management and executive liability, and private client services," says Ascende Chief Executive Officer Jim Watt. "We are thrilled to join a unique and successful company like EPIC."

As part of EPIC, the firm will now operate as Ascende, Inc. - an EPIC Company. Jim Watt will assume additional responsibility as EPIC's President, Southwest Region, and the Ascende leadership team will continue to play vital roles within the larger EPIC organization.

Said EPIC CEO John Hahn, "We found a strong cultural partner in Ascende, in an important and highly desirable region, where we have wanted to be a partner in the community and see strong opportunities for growth. EPIC has been investing heavily in our employee benefits consulting capabilities across the country and Ascende, with the leadership of Jim Watt and his team in the Southwest, will add significant value to our clients and create further opportunities for all of our employees' long term growth and career success."

EPIC President Peter Garvey added, "In addition to the integration and expansion of our respective benefits platforms, Ascende provides a platform in the Southwest to extend our risk management, property casualty insurance, program solutions and private client services to companies across the region and nationally. We could not be happier to have the entire Ascende team join the EPIC family."

The addition of Ascende significantly expands EPIC's employee benefit capabilities nationally, adding nearly 100 top professionals and a strong client base in the Southwest to EPIC's existing team of more than 200 employee benefits professionals across the country.

About Ascende - an EPIC Company:

One of the largest independent employee benefits only consulting firms in the country, Houston-based Ascende specializes in health and welfare consulting, benefit plan administration, retirement and investment advisory, wellness, communications, global benefit solutions, mergers and acquisitions consulting and human resources consulting services.

Ascende also offers services unique to the employee benefits industry through the Ascendent(R) Pharmacy Coalition, a purchasing cooperative that reduces pharmaceutical costs to employers.

For additional information, please visit 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 across California 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.

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

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