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Page 240 of U.S. Business News issued by the Send2Press® Newswire service.



Speakeasy Tattoo of Chicago is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rejuvatek Medical Inc. officially launches the first Tatt2Away non-laser tattoo removal system in Chicago with Speakeasy Tattoo’s co-founders Kelly and Patrick Cornolo. Their location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the city. Bringing into their high quality of service and products, the all-natural system.

Edupoint Expands Synergy Assessment with Technology Enhanced Item Support

MESA, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint(R) Educational Systems, a leading student information and learning management solutions provider for the K-12 market, now supports technology enhanced items in Synergy(R) Assessment, part of the Synergy(R) Learning Management System. The full support of technology enhanced items in Synergy Assessment enables students to take pre-assessments and benchmark assessments using the same kind of item types that appear on high-stakes tests such as the PARCC and Smarter Balanced assessments.

Renee Crow Joins EPIC as Vice President, Hospitality Practice Leader in the West

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Renee Crow has joined the firm as Vice President and West Region Hospitality Practice Leader.

Weitz & Luxenberg’s Greenwald Is Co-Lead Counsel in Excellus Data Breach Case

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Robin L. Greenwald, head of the Weitz and Luxenberg Environmental, Toxic Tort and Consumer Protection litigation unit, will serve as interim co-lead counsel in the developing Excellus BlueCross BlueShield data breach class action lawsuit, according to the firm.

Capacity LLC Unveils a New Order Fulfillment Website That Delivers the Goods

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.

Midwest Fuel Injection Announces Paul Thoms Promoted to President

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. 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.

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

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 and Luxenberg Environmental, Toxic Tort and Consumer Protection litigation unit, has been appointed to an important leadership role in the multidistrict federal court litigation currently advancing against Volkswagen, Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.

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

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.

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

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.

Attorney Michele Stephan, Members of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh Attend Selby Public Library Fundraiser

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 and Walsh attended the January fundraiser event for Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota.

EPIC adds Cameron Rappleye in Sacramento

SAN FRANCISCO and SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Sacramento native Cameron Rappleye has joined the firm as a property and casualty insurance broker/producer.

Carlton Pilger Joins EPIC as Director of Employee Benefits Compliance

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.

EPIC adds Southeast Region Risk Consultant 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.

It’s Time to Make Full Preparation Including System and Data Backup Before Waving Goodbye to Windows 8

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Microsoft has finally announced to no longer push out security updates for Windows 8 on January 12, 2016, according to EaseUS Software. The painful news coming suddenly for users on Windows 8 is a prompt to make full preparation such as system and data backup before upgrading to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.

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

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.

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

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.

Debora Aydelotte Joins Altavera Mortgage Services as Chief Operating Officer

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Altavera Mortgage Services, LLC (Altavera), the nation’s premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, announced the addition of Debora Aydelotte to Altavera’s executive team. Aydelotte brings more than 25 years’ experience in business line development, risk management and operational expansion and improvement to Altavera, where she will serve as chief operating officer.

Spider Bite Tattoo of Manchester, New Hampshire is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches the first Tatt2Away(R) non laser tattoo removal system in New Hampshire with Spider Bite Tattoo’s co-founders Jon Thomas and David McCormick. Their location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state.

Volunteer in 2016: Four Seasons Compassion for Life Offers Orientation, Patient Care Training in January

FLAT ROCK, N.C., Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Four Seasons Compassion for Life, a non-profit, end-of-life and palliative care provider in western North Carolina, announces new volunteer orientation and patient care training opportunities during the month of January.

EaseUS Data Backup and Recovery Solution Pushes Solid Troubleshooting Support for Windows 10 Updates

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Based on feedback from Windows 10 users, quite a few issues successively have sprung since the past December launch of Insider Preview Build 11082. Users of EaseUS utilities reflect that data backup and recovery tools prove to be effective in resolving much complex update problems caused by RedStone 11082.

Soldiers of Ink Tattoo of Auburndale, Florida is now a Tatt2Away Studio Center

AUBURNDALE, Fla., Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rejuvatek Medical, Inc. officially launches the first Tatt2Away(R) non laser tattoo removal system in Florida with Soldiers of Ink Tattoo’s Heath Barnes and Cheyann Davis. Their location has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state.

Kara Lamphere Returns to Mid America Mortgage to Manage Correspondent Lending Operations, TRID Scratch and Dent Procurement

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced it has rehired former employee Kara Lamphere as director of correspondent lending to manage both its correspondent lending operations and compliance program, as well as to oversee the firm’s purchases of investor-rejected TRID loans.

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

Bank of Southern California Announces Ticker Symbol Change to BCAL

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.

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

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.

Best New Year’s Health Advice: Beware of Doctor’s Scare Tactics!

CORTE MADERA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Don Harte, noted California chiropractic and health activist, offers everyone the most direct health advice he can for the New Year: ‘Want Health? Don’t fall for the scare tactics of your doctor! Pursue health instead!’

The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Sixteen New Lender Members

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the addition of sixteen new lenders to their national network of originating members, announced the Collaborative’s EVP of National Sales and Strategic Alliances, Rich Swerbinsky.

10th Anniversary Edition of Best-Selling Medicaid Planning book published

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Phylius Press is pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary Edition of the best-selling Medicaid planning book ‘How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets’ (ISBN: 978-1-941123-04-1), by attorney K. Gabriel Heiser.

Massey Consulting Named to List of 2015 VAR Stars

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Massey Consulting, a leading accounting software consulting firm, announces that it has been named to Bob Scott’s Insights 2015 VAR Stars. Progressive Media Group’s annual feature of Bob Scott’s Insights VAR Stars, honors a select group of mid-market accounting software resellers.

‘Iterations in Stone’ Opens at The Desert Light Gallery

KELSO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Desert Light Gallery, located in Mojave National Preserve’s Kelso Visitors Center, Kelso California, announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, ‘Iterations in Stone,’ (January 4 – March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

‘Trey the Movie’ Produced for $68, Grosses over $150,000

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Urbanstylz, the independent production company, announced today that its first feature film, ‘Trey the Movie,’ which was produced for just $68, has grossed more than $150,000 in multiple channels of digital distribution while garnering attention at numerous film festivals. The film tells the story of a man whose life is so overwhelming that he snaps killing everyone in his path. It was Mr. James’ directorial debut, with an experimental approach to production marked by trial, error and many accidental creative successes.

SecuGen to Showcase the UN20 Serial OEM Sensor at CES 2016

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce that it will be showcasing the UN20 Serial(TM), a stand-alone high performance, low cost, optical fingerprint sensor at CES 2016 from January 6 to 9. Developers are invited to come by SecuGen’s booth, number 21733 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center to see a demonstration of this revolutionary new OEM fingerprint sensor. The UN20 Serial will be released in Q1 2016.

BioTE Medical Study Showing Promising Results for Military Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD and TBI

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A current BioTE(R) Medical Combat Trauma Treatment Study (in conjunction with the Veterans Advocacy Center (VAC)) is showing promising results in helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Pompano Beach Amphitheater Presents Little River Band, Engelbert Humperdinck and Sea of JazzFest

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, The Amp, is proud to present an international lineup of legends to kick off 2016. January opens with Little River Band, who have sold 30 million CDs; followed by the King of Romance Engelbert Humperdinck and the return of the critically acclaimed Sea of JazzFest.

SecuGen Announces the UN20 Serial OEM Sensor, First of Unity Product Family

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SecuGen, a world leading optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, is pleased to announce the UN20 Serial(TM), a stand-alone high performance, low cost, optical fingerprint sensor.

Children First Recognizes Sarasota Attorney M. David Shapiro for His Ongoing Support of The Charitable Organization

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Attorney David Shapiro was honored for his five years on the Board of Children First. He has held multiple positions throughout the years including, Treasurer and Vice President.

Mid America Mortgage Seeks TRID Scratch and Dent Mortgage Loans for Potential Purchase

ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm’s interest in purchasing Scratch and Dent loans with TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) infractions, even if a previous investor has rejected the loan for purchase.

New York City Event Planner Offers Amazing New Year’s Eve Party Savings and Fun

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New York City is one of the most exciting places to ring in the New Year and BestNewYears.com wants to ensure people get the most bang for their buck. ‘This year, we are encouraging people to buy early and save big,’ Jessica Stewart, vice president, marketing for EMRG Media, parent company for BestNewYears, says.

Clarke Schools’ Career Academy Focuses Students on Future Success

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Clarke Community Schools in Osceola, Iowa is developing a Career Academy that will provide a specialized course pathway for career-minded students. Aligned with Governor Branstad’s new Future Ready Iowa initiative, this program is the genesis of Clarke’s new curriculum director Jean Bahls and Bill Trickey of Clarke County Development Corporation.

EaseUS Todo Backup v9.0 Is Coming for High Capacity Hard Drive Age

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Todo Backup v9.0 makes its first public appearance at the end of this year with solid support of 16TB high capacity hard drive based on the fact that data explosion is aggressively expanding. V9.0 backup software is a cloud backup solution designed to do a favor for Windows 10 style and Backup Center, a central management console of backup plans.