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Political dignitaries welcome members of 'American Identity' film and representatives of the National Foundation for Military Family Support

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 29, 2013: Congressional and Political dignitaries welcomed members of the National Foundation for Military Family Support (NFMFS), as well as members of the motion picture 'American Identity,' to Washington D.C. to be recognized through special events, including receiving Congressional Commendations.

At Laguna Gardens Nursery, EnviroIngenuity launches resource-efficient hydroponic tower systems for nutritious produce

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 29, 2013: EnviroIngenuity today announced its offering of hydroponic vertical gardens for use at home. The beautiful stackable garden systems make it easy to grow delicious, nutritious, non-toxic food at home using limited space and reducing use of natural resources. These resource-efficient hydroponic tower systems for nutritious produce are available at Laguna Gardens Nursery.

100 Million Pounds of Food Rescued by Food Finders and donated to Needy Agencies and Shelters Who Feed the Hungry

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 29, 2013: Since 1989, when Food Finders, Inc. officially started rescuing food to donate to needy agencies and shelters who feed the hungry, the nonprofit has collected and redistributed 100 million pounds of food. This tremendous milestone was reached this month, coinciding with its 24 year anniversary.

Bulldog Lighting leading push for California legislators to pass proposed Made in the USA labeling bill

SAN CARLOS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: California businesses cannot claim their products are 'Made in the USA' unless 100 percent of the components are manufactured in the country. The federal standard is 75 percent, which places an unfair disadvantage on California firms because there are some products that have components which are not available in the United States. Bulldog Lighting - a Calif.-based firm that was founded by teenage entrepreneur Dylan Sievers - is spearheading and promoting the passage of legislation that would make the 75 percent federal standard applicable in California.

Annemaria Allen of The Compliance Group Inc named to California Mortgage Bankers Association Board of Directors

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: Today, The Compliance Group, Inc., a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has announced that the California Mortgage Bankers Association recently named its CEO and president Annemaria Allen a director.

Loan origination software company LendingQB designated to Mortgage Technology's 2013 Top 50 Service Provider list for the first time

COSTA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 26, 2013: Today, LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it has been designated to Mortgage Technology magazine's Top 50 Service provider list for the first time. The company attributes the value that its new loan origination system (LOS) is delivering to lending organizations as a key reason it made this year's Top 50 list.

Local Charity to Stamp Out Hunger: Food Finders announces 3rd Annual Summer to End Hunger Food Drive for 2013

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Food Finders announced today that it is kicking off its 3rd Annual 'Summer To End Hunger' Food Drive, starting May 1st. The food drive will run through the entire month of May, and food that Food Finders collects during the May 11 Stamp Out Hunger postal drive will contribute to the Summer drive effort.

California Council on Economic Education announces 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest Award-Winning Students

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 24, 2013: The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha Sharp and Roslyn Yeager.

New Xtreme Lip-Shaper System allows users to naturally control the appearance and size of their lips

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 23, 2013: CandyLipz LLC today announced a new product, the Xtreme Lip-Shaper(R) System, that allows users to naturally control the appearance and size of their lips. It's no longer necessary to experience expensive and invasive injections to achieve more luscious and fuller lips.

Nicole Delzer joins leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group

SAN MARCOS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 22, 2013: The Compliance Group, Inc., a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has hired sales veteran Nicole Delzer as national sales director. Delzer's responsibilities will include new business development, as well as managing national sales pipeline and internal sales team.

StudioDaily Prime Award for Ease of Use earned by DAX LLC at NAB

CULVER CITY. Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 22, 2013: DAX, LLC, the Los Angeles-based provider of cloud production workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, has been awarded the StudioDaily Prime Award for 'Ease of Use.'

Neotrope to assist Food Finders Inc to Redistribute Food Donated by California Hospitality Industry and Local Grocers to Fight Hunger

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Food Finders, Inc. is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope's 2013 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will assist with Food Finders' mission to redistribute food donated by the regional hospitality industry and local grocers to feed those who are food insecure.

Calumet Gallery features artists Gizella Nyquist, Pamela Lagoni and David Nelson with 'Merging Harmonies'

SANTA ANA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 18, 2013: 'This is an exceptional exhibit, one that offers deeply personal work from photographers launching new themes,' noted Bob Killen, the fine art program leader for Calumet University, the education and events division of Calumet Photographic which hosts the Calumet Gallery.

Dr. Barry Eichengreen to guest on 'Market Wrap with Moe Ansari' radio show to discuss the ongoing Eurozone crisis

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- On April 10, Dr. Barry Eichengreen will be the Guest Expert on 'Market Wrap with Moe Ansari,' a nationally syndicated radio show that analyzes Wall Street news and provides insight into the complexities of the stock market.

Credentials and Experience are Key When Seeking Help in a Retirement Crisis, says Karl Kim CFP, CLTC

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 9, 2013: Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc.'s Karl Kim CFP, CLTC, is a Medi-Cal specialist who is quickly gaining a reputation for being California's 'go-to-guy' in the retirement crisis planning arena. In fact, RPA is California's first firm completely dedicated to retirement crisis planning and pre-planning.

Boom in California transportation and logistics hiring revealed in survey from San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board surveyed 1,400 local Calif. businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth. The results indicated that companies are recovering and beginning to hire in the County's top demand industries: manufacturing, health care, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and construction.

Women Powering Technology Summit to honor 18th WITI Hall of Fame Award Receipients

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 3, 2013: Women In Technology International (WITI) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 18th WITI Hall of Fame Awards, to be honored the evening of Monday, June 3, 2013, during WITI's annual three-day Women Powering Technology Summit at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, Calif., June 2-4, 2013.

Retirement Planning Advisors' Karl Kim announces new book on Medi-Cal and Long-term Care Solutions

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 2, 2013: According to retirement crisis expert. and author of 'Don't Go Broke Paying the Nursing Home' (ISBN: 978-0988902619), Karl Kim, CFP, CLTC; each year thousands of people are thrust into a 'care crisis' when a family member or loved one needs long-term care.

Author and performer Moky Huynh announced this week that he will perform a 75-minute solo show: 'USC Dropout' April 17

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 1, 2013: Performer Moky Huynh announced this week that he will perform a 75-minute solo show - 'USC Dropout' - on Wednesday, April 17 at the Elephant Stages' Lillian Theatre on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood.

With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy's Gala 2013 will raise funds to...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Tickets are now available for the World Savvy Gala 2013 on April 11 at the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco. With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy is a nonprofit organization serving youth and educators nationally from offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Sandra Piller, Chart-Topping Country Music Artist, and Her Mom to appear at The Hollywood Show 2013

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Featuring in-person appearances of more than five dozen celebrities from classic motion pictures and television, The Hollywood Show has emerged as one of the world's most celebrated autograph and photo-opportunities for fans, and the upcoming 2013 event will feature country singer, and Shady Hill Records recording artist, Sandra Piller.

Ruth Roberts Music brings Holiday-inspired Fun for the Whole Family with Humorous Sing-A-Long Songs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Whatever holiday pops up on your calendar, two things are always true: kids are happy about it and the late Ruth Roberts wrote kids' music to help you celebrate it.

Dance Prodigy and TV star from 'Dance Moms' Sophia Lucia will Attempt to Break Guinness World Record

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 10-year-old dance prodigy and featured performer on the hit TV series on Lifetime, 'Dance Moms,' Sophia Lucia, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record of '36 Consecutive Pirouettes' on March 30, 2013 in her home town of San Diego. The event will take place at San Diego Dance Centre, where Sophia started dancing at the young age of 2.

Maple Youth Ballet honors patron Donalyn Kling at the second annual Diamonds & Dance Gala

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Maple Youth Ballet honored Donalyn Kling, one of its most dedicated patrons at the second annual Diamonds and Dance Gala on Saturday, March 9 at Black, Starr and Frost in Newport Beach. 'Donalyn, without you we would not have been able to do so many of the things we have accomplished this year,' said Charles Maple, co-founder of the Maple Conservatory.

Why Lenders are Challenged to Implement Loan Origination Technology Systems to be addressed at LendingQB Webinar

COSTA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination SaaS, announced that it will be holding a free webinar on why lenders struggle to successfully implement new loan origination technology systems (LOS). The webinar will be held on March 27, 2013, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.