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California Business News, Entertainment, and Technology News (U.S.)

ReverseVision Inc. welcomes industry expert Mark Johnson as Customer Support Manager

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that industry expert Mark Johnson has joined its team in the role of Customer Service Manager. Johnson, who brings more than twenty years of reverse mortgage expertise, replaces Joseph Rinner who has moved into the role of Product Manager.

Bugatta Supper Club hosts 'The Crazy Ones' Wrap Party in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Bugatta Supper Club, which has been hosting wrap parties for hit TV shows, movies, extravagant weddings and even the Academy Awards, today announced that it hosted the wrap party for the CBS hit comedy, 'The Crazy Ones,' starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The party featured some of the tastiest drinks and mouthwatering food in Los Angeles.

Ultimate Selfie Machine featured with Olympians, Talk Show Hosts and Adventure Travelers

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Celebrity talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres was sent a selfie machine two years ago, she could have made history with it. The Quik Pod, from Fromm Works, Inc., the 'ultimate selfie machine' as described by the inventor, is an extendable smartphone holder with a built in selfie mirror.

Kamen George Kamenov, a U.S. inventor, announces patent for new way to triple amount of energy extracted from wind

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: U.S. inventor Kamen George Kamenov today announced that he has patented a new way to support windmill blades and to triple the amount of energy extracted from the wind. U.S. Patent #8629570 has been assigned to these wind turbine blades with reinforcing, supporting and stabilizing components and enlarged swept area.

NARIP leads delegation on mission of commerce, culture and music and film industry copyright advocacy from Hollywood to Berlin

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) led a delegation on a mission of commerce, culture and copyright advocacy from Hollywood to Berlin during September 2013 to stimulate entertainment economic activities in both countries. The mission resulted in music placements in American productions, including a German artist, and renewed interest in international creative collaborations.

Mojave National Preserve Desert Light Gallery features 'Mojave Moonlight' by Tom Lowe

BARSTOW, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: 'Creating a fine art exhibit for Mojave National Preserve's Artist-in-Residence program requires reflection, introspection, and then interpretation,' says Linda Slater, Chief of Interpretation, 'because artists have to develop a thematic from 1.6 million acres of visual communities and millennia of history.'

Recorded at Rough Edges Studio in Nashville, the latest song from Country Artist Sandra Piller is a 'Good Night Kiss'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Every one of us has been through the emotional roller coaster leading up to a first kiss and all of those sensations are presented in 'Good Night Kiss,' the latest country song from Shady Hill Records artist Sandra Piller, recorded at Rough Edges Studio in Nashville.

Monrovia High School Robotics Team Wins Highest Honor at Los Angeles Regional Tournament

MONROVIA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Five young women from Monrovia High School and their rhinestone-encrusted robot won the top Inspire Award at the Los Angeles FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) Regional Championship Tournament held at Monrovia this past Saturday, the Monrovia High School Robotics Program announced today. Along with six other teams from cities ranging from Santa Barbara to San Diego, they advance to compete with top teams from eleven western states.

New mobile app from North Twin Builders is useful to remodelers, home builders and homeowners

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: 'When the deep freeze of February is slowing everything down, that is when my business starts to pick up,' says John Volkmann, owner of North Twin Builders, based in Wisconsin and Michigan. 'With my mobile app I am better able to help those interested in a new home or a remodel in Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan find design ideas as they start planning for their summer get away to the Northwoods.'

Reverse mortgage leader ReverseVision Inc. names Jason Meches new Chief Technology Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc., a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, has added Jason Meches as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Meches will have responsibility for the development and operations of ReverseVision technology products.

What's Coming Next from Washington: MCT's Phil Rasori to Participate in CMLA Session on Pending Lender Legislation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, today announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will share his insight on an upcoming panel assembled by the Community Mortgage Lenders of America (CMLA), which is designed to address legislative issues and trending that will impact mortgage lending in 2014. The panel is being held in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 2.

San Francisco Startup One Virtual Source showcases Philippine Tech Talent and Cloud Based Human Capital Marketplace

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: One Virtual Source (OVS), in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Silicon Valley presented to a crowd of entrepreneurs, startups and technology managers, discussing best practices in leveraging international software companies as a way to reduce costs and drive business growth.

Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform now integrates Galorath's SEER for Manufacturing

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Galorath, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement with Dassault Systemes to integrate SEER for Manufacturing with CATIA, the world's leading application for product design and innovation. For many companies, cost estimating is a very fragmented activity and the inclusion of SEER's Cost Estimator in CATIA will allow manufacturers to initially model and test composite manufacturing processes and tradeoffs during the earliest and most preliminary stages of design.

Treadstone 71 LLC analytics supporting the newly announced SYNCSTATE Cyber Threat Targeting Center

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Treadstone 71 LLC today announced its partnership with SYNCSTATE, Inc. The partnership utilizes the cyber intelligence methods, and structured analytic techniques of Treadstone 71 in supporting the newly announced SYNCSTATE Cyber Threat Targeting Center. The partnership combines the collection, organization and analysis expertise of Treadstone 71 with the operational execution and in depth technical prowess of SYNCSTATE.

Brandman University manages move to competency based learning with Regent Education's Financial Aid Management Solution

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Brandman University has selected Regent Education's financial aid management solution to enable them to successfully transition to Competency Based Learning and support their innovative curriculum model. Regent 8 is the only financial aid management solution to offer complete support for all enrollment models.

OPINION: Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Highlights Need for Better Addiction Treatment Methods, says Scott Kiloby

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Addiction experts are speaking out over Philip Seymour Hoffman's probable overdose death as a tragedy that could have been prevented. According to Scott Kiloby of The Kiloby Center for Recovery, what most aren't saying is that many traditional recovery methods simply don't work in the long term.

The Harman Press has acquired Fox Printing and its staff, effective February 10

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Harman Press has acquired Fox Printing and its staff, effective February 10, 2014, continuing expansion of its commercial printing business, and the consolidation of union printers in the Los Angeles area. Both companies are family owned and members of Teamsters Local 572.

Ian Ross Gallery hosts joint exhibit 'Hard Candy' by John Waguespack and rising star Katja Tapia

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Ian Ross Gallery in San Francisco is pleased to bring you its first two-person show for 2014. As a gallery committed to showing the work of local talents, we are very excited to be showing prolific San Francisco artist John Waguespack and introduce rising star Katja Tapia, both new to the Ian Ross Gallery.

Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announces Custom Form Builder

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced its Custom Form Builder, a tool that empowers business people with the ability to easily and quickly make changes to complex workflow-driven Web forms. The solution exponentially reduces development time frames and costs for organizations.

New book by music business consultant Loren Weisman, 'The Artist's Guide' provides roadmap for an artist's journey from passion to profession

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A new book, 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Edition' (ISBN: 978-1608325788) by Loren Weisman is now available in 26 different countries as well as an eBook edition. Weisman's book delivers the 'who, what, when, where, why, and how' of the steps musicians and bands have to take to succeed in music.

Planese Inc. announces latest U.S. Customer Satisfaction Survey for Home Improvement Industry

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Planese, Inc. this week released a summary of its latest Consumer Satisfaction Survey, the first for 2014. Local Retailers are the best at meeting the needs of their customers - and grocery stores offer the most predictable consumer experience. The report was compiled from a survey of U.S. homeowners to determine their level of satisfaction with purchases of goods and services in 11 key industries.

DrivenBI to bundle AT&T branded solutions with its self-service analytics platform

PASADENA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: DrivenBI has joined the AT&T Partner Exchange(SM) reseller program and is now authorized to resell advanced services from one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. Bundling AT&T branded solutions with DrivenBI's self-service analytics platform will provide innovative, customized choices for their customers.

Publishers Newswire announces annual round-up of 21 fascinating books from 2013 you likely never heard of

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as first-time book authors, today announced its firs semi-annual "Books to Bookmark" round-up for 2014. This list of 21 new books is from the second half of 2013 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishers, or so called 'big name' authors.

Hamster Pro 20 Fingerprint Reader added to GSA FIPS 201 Approved Products List

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: SecuGen Corporation today announced that its Hamster Pro 20, an ultra-compact, FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified fingerprint reader, has been approved by the General Services Administration (GSA) for use in the U.S. Government's FIPS 201/PIV program.

Be the Sexiest Valentine's Day Gift for Your Lover with Sensual Lingerie

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: When you have two loved ones, a candle light, a bottle of champagne leading to a more intimate moment, one addition perfecting this moment would be to make the evening more sensual by the woman to slip into a sensual ware. Nothing says romance and IN LOVE like a sexy lingerie from Envy Corner.