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MCT Trading, Inc. Adds Four Business Development Positions to Continue Expansion to Lending Trade

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, today announced that it added four newly created positions in order to provide unsurpassed service levels of sales support and guidance to lenders.

Free Content Marketing Idea Starters Offered for Bloggers and Marketers at FreeNewsArticles

TORRANCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Neotrope today announced updated 'food for content marketing' available on Free News Articles(TM), an online resource launched in 2005 providing no-cost idea starters for bloggers, newsletter editors, and modern content marketers. With the explosion in the content marketing field, savvy bloggers can get tons of quick ideas in one place.

Gregg Holsapple joins leading reverse mortgage tech company ReverseVision, Inc.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc., a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Gregg Holsapple has joined as Product Strategist. In this role, Holsapple will have responsibility for product and program analysis, developing requirements and building out our product design process.

Coester Valuation Management Services' Appraisals Will Streamline Reverse Mortgage Lender Workflow

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS's appraisal services to RV Exchange - ReverseVision's Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform. Reverse mortgage lenders use RV Exchange for the full lifecycle of the loan-from initial proposal through application, underwriting, closing and post-closing.

OpenClose Loan Origination System Automates Lending Processes for Sabadell United Bank with 'Stellar Results'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: OpenClose, a leading end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, today announced at the MBA's National Technology Conference that Florida-based Sabadell United Bank, N.A. has realized superior results along with supporting metrics since implementing its multi-channel lending automation platform.

25th Annual LCAD Art Event in Laguna Beach to Honor Philanthropists

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announces its Collector's Choice 25th Anniversary Celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the main campus, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, CA, 92651. The 25th Annual Collector's Choice honors Terry Smith and Wayne Peterson, as honorary chairs.

Sing Winter Away with Ruth Roberts' Family-Friendly Songs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: After a heavy winter in many parts of the U.S., parents of small children all around the country may be in a celebratory mood as they anticipate letting their children once again enjoy the great outdoors. Adding to the fun is the availability of many songs and albums from the Ruth Roberts children songbook collection, including 'St. Patrick's Day Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone.'

360 Mortgage Group selects ReverseVision Loan Origination System for Reverse Mortgage Lending

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc. today announced that 360 Mortgage Group LLC, a privately-owned mortgage banker with a primary focus on third-party origination, has joined the growing ranks of reverse mortgage lenders and will be using ReverseVision's reverse loan origination system (RLOS), RV Exchange.

Prime Focus Technologies signs definitive agreement to acquire DAX LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based TV production workflow

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus (BSE:532748) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DAX LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications to the entertainment industry.

Mortgage Tech leader Quandis Inc, named to HW TECH100 List for 2014

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced that it earned a spot on HousingWire magazine's 2014 HWTECH 100 list. Quandis is among 23 companies recognized in the servicing category of the list.

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.'

Cheryl Doege joins fast growing Edgewood Partners Insurance Center in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Cheryl Doege as a senior consultant to their national employee benefits consulting practice. Doege brings 23 years of experience in human resources and benefits consulting to EPIC with specialties in benefit program design and funding strategies.

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.

Jim Gillette of Edgewood Partners Insurance Center named 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker

SAN MATEO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of EPIC's national real estate practice, was also recognized as a 2014 Real Estate Industry Power Broker Finalist.