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Veteran photographic printing and imaging guru appointed head of A&I Fine Art Department

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- A&I Photographic and Digital has appointed Khodr Cherri as Director of its Fine Art Department. The move comes as the 30-year old company expands its services to cutting-edge forms of high end digital imaging while continuing its dedication to traditional photographic arts.

Statewide Insurance Continues Expansion in Oregon

PASADENA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Statewide Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of contractors insurance for general liability, workers compensation, commercial vehicle coverage and bonds, has added Oregon to the states the company is licensed to operate in.

For Disaster Relief Efforts in Japan Marinello Schools of Beauty Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross

WHITTIER, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Marinello Schools of Beauty, the leading West Coast beauty school, is proud to present the American Red Cross with $25,000 to help rebuild Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. The funds are a result of a company wide Cut-A-Thon fundraiser, which took place March 29 - April 2.

Outstanding Graduate for 2011 Award: DETC Recognizes CalUniversity Alum Dr. Stacy Barnes

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, was proud to be represented by Dr. Stacy Barnes at the 85th Annual Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Conference last week in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Wholesale Trading Co-Op in San Francisco adds Julie Sylim-Uang

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale binding authority/program industry veteran, Julie Sylim-Uang, CPCU, has joined the firm as vice president/commercial accounts.

The Beat Hotel optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'The Beat Hotel,' the non-fiction book by Barry Miles, about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce.

RobotDough Software to demo unique online market analysis tools for financial community at FinovateSpring

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- RobotDough Software Corporation has been selected to unveil its new online stock market analytical toolset at FinovateSpring 2011, the high-profile banking technology conference, on, May 11, 2011 in San Francisco. FinovateSpring is designed to showcase the most innovative new financial technology products and ideas.

Ninth Annual World Affairs Challenge has Bay Area Students Tackle 21st Century Challenges

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- On April 16th, 2011, nearly 700 middle and high school students, teachers, volunteers, parents, and community leaders from around the Bay Area will convene at San Francisco State University to participate in The Ninth Annual World Affairs Challenge™, hosted by non-profit World Savvy in partnership with San Francisco State University's College of Education.

Fixin' to Fall: Singer Sandra Piller releases latest single to Country Music Radio

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Strong radio airplay, a steady climb up the charts and numerous awards have greeted songs from Sandra Piller's current album, 'Days Like These,' and now she is releasing her next single to country radio, 'Fixin' To Fall.' The tune is 'an upbeat love song that makes you want to dance,' notes Piller.

StartingAClothingLine Launches Fashion Awareness with Digital Fashion Pro Contest

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- StartingAClothingLine, a leading source of how-to industry information for aspiring fashion designers, is seeking the world's future stars during its own Fashion Awareness Week (May 9 - May 15). The creators of Digital Fashion Pro (DFP) software announce its own contest designed to empower individuals aiming to start and design their own clothing line.

Juju Concepts LLC announce the new additions to the Juju Band product family

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Julie Acevedo and Julio Guerra of Juju Concepts LLC announce the new additions to the Juju Band family. The Helmet collection was inspired by an invitation to attend the 2010 Super Bowl. 'Our company wanted to focus on something that included the well being of the entire family and sports were the natural choice for us.'

Free iPhone Guides for Santa Barbara County and Dry Creek Valley Vintners' Associations produced by GoLocalApps

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Northern California wine tourists will soon have two more free iPhone wine guide apps, just in time for upcoming seasonal events. In April, GoLocalApps, a unit of 1776 Productions, will be releasing apps for the Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association and the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley.

Music Rights from a Global Perspective: music publishers, and holders of intellectual property invited to attend California Copyright Conference event

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Songwriters, music publishers, and holders of intellectual property are invited to attend the California Copyright Conference presentation 'Music Rights from a Global Perspective' on the evening of Wednesday, April 13 in Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles).

Starlight Children's Foundation Annual 'A Stellar Night' Gala Honored Philanthropists Kathy, Paris and Nicky Hilton

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- At Starlight Children's Foundation's annual 'A Stellar Night' gala, presented by California Pizza Kitchen and Nintendo of America Inc., on March 26, 2011, Starlight presented long-time philanthropists Kathy, Paris and Nicky Hilton with its 2011 Heart of Gold Award.

Guardian Pool Fence Systems has the only swimming pool fencing structure that meets the strict codes of the City of Los...

VAN NUYS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Steve Sadinsky, President and CEO of Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc., is proud to announce that their 5 foot tall polyester mesh pool fence has been approved by the City of Los Angeles to meet the building code. This is the first time that the city has given their approval for such a fence.

Baidu.com's Lead Investor Contributes $11.5M to California InterContinental University

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- CalUniversity (California InterContinental University), a leading distance-learning educational institution, has received a $11.5 million investment from Dr. Finian Tan, the lead investor in China's number one search engine Baidu.

Project Fatherhood launched by Families Uniting Families

LONG BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Families Uniting Families will be extending an invitation to those in the community to join in a 'Family Game Night' on March 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their offices in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located at 525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach.

OpenVPN and TeamF1, Inc. Partnership will offer Broader Security Options to Networking OEMs

FREMONT, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced a partnership with OpenVPN Technologies, a leading developer of open source VPN software. This partnership enables additional SSL VPN alternatives for device manufacturers using TeamF1's SecureF1rst line.

Renowned school of photography offers teaching, darkrooms and exhibition space in Hollywood, Calif.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Julia Dean Photo Workshops, the West Coast's largest non-degree based school of photography, will mark the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of Hollywood's Media District on March 26, 2011.

eXpresso Corporation Integrates Document Collaboration with IBM LotusLive

PALO ALTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- eXpresso Corporation, a pioneering provider of online community solutions for business, is introducing real-time, online editing and collaboration of Microsoft Office and IBM Lotus Symphony files in IBM LotusLive.

Edupoint Student Information System selected by San Francisco Unified School District

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market and based in Irvine, California, has been selected to implement its GENESIS SIS solution suite for the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).

ACCRBA announces the launch of the 17th edition of the Palco do Rock Festival im Brazil

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- From the 5th to 8th of March, Bahia will not be only the capital of the axe music, but will be also the capital of Rock'n'Roll. ACCRBA, a leading Brazilian-based non-profit association established 1994, announces the launch of the 17th edition of the Palco do Rock Festival, sponsored by BahiaGas, the Government of the State of Bahia and with the support of the Municipal Town hall of Salvador.

2011 Non-Profit PR Grant given to The Bob Moog Foundation

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Neotrope is honored to make The Bob Moog Foundation its fourth chosen recipient for 2011 of its semi-annual Non-Profit PR Grant Program. With this commitment, Neotrope aligns itself with The Bob Moog Foundation's mission to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and intersection of music, science and innovation.

Bookstand Publishing announces 'ICEWINE' A Thrilling New Adventure Novel by Richard Bruno

MORGAN HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'ICEWINE' (ISBN: 978-1589097995), a new novel just released by Bookstand Publishing, is a fast-paced action adventure that takes the reader from the last days of Hitler's Germany to a modern day treasure hunt involving world travel, exotic cuisine, and wine.

Rising on Nashville's Music Row chart, Sandra Piller Premieres New Video for 'Days Like These'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- With the title track from her new album, 'Days Like These,' gathering radio spins, country singer Sandra Piller is happily watching it climb several charts while touching the hearts of listeners at country and Christian country radio. 'And now, there's a video that shows many of the wonderful events and emotions that are a part of this magnificent song,' Piller states.

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