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HousingWire magazine names Global DMS to HW TECH100 List for 2014

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, a leading provider of compliant valuation management software, today announced that HousingWire magazine designated the company to its new HW TECH100 list. The list honors the 100 most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy. Global DMS is one of only six companies to be recognized in the valuations category.

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.

Chillbox, the Original Greek Yogurt Company is Coming to the U.S. with first store in the New York Metro Area

PALISADES PARK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As fascination with Greek yogurt continues to sweep across America, Chillbox SA has recently announced it has earned exclusive franchising rights to open and operate Greek yogurt stores nationwide. With nearly 100 locations in 25 countries throughout Europe, and more than 200 stores currently in development, Chillbox is ready to bring its savory creations to the United States and expand its presence in the rapidly-growing market.

New book, 'The Cat That Went To Homecoming' takes on Teen Bullying

MILWAUKEE, Wis. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In her new novel, Julie Otzelberger shows the bully what it's like to be on the other side, while showing the victim how to overcome obstacles through volunteer work. 'The Cat That Went To Homecoming' (ISBN: 9781612358215) published by Fire and Ice Young Adult Books, is now available on Amazon as a Kindle edition, and on Lulu in both paperback and ebook.

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.

Military Advanced Education names Lakewood College one of America's Top Military-Friendly Colleges

CLEVELAND, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Ohio's Lakewood College the designation of a Top Military-Friendly College in its 2014 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities, just released in print, and available online.

Michigan's Midland Resort and Convention Center to be Sold

MIDLAND, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: HVS Capital Corp today announced that it has been exclusively appointed to sell the 235-room Midland Resort and Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. This full-service hotel possesses nearly double the meeting space of any other property in the market, along with a sizable indoor recreation area that includes a lap pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a children's play area and a game room.

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.'

Chicago Native and Jazz Vocalist Lenora Zenzalai Helm to Perform in Concert with the Durham Symphony Orchestra

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Chicago native, and stunningly gifted vocalist, educator and founder of the progressive programs Vocal Musicianship Academy and Vocal Jazz Online, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, has received the coup honor of an invitation to be a featured singer in the program 'Durham Symphony Orchestra and All That Jazz.'

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center welcomes Director of Account Executives Sean Leonard to its The McCart Group unit

DULUTH, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it has added Sean Leonard to the employee benefits consulting practice in their Southeast division, The McCart Group. Leonard brings more than 19 years of managerial experience in human resource and benefits, including 12 years spent in benefits consulting, insurance sales and client relationship management.

Delta Dental of Oklahoma joins with members of Delta Dental Plans Assoc. to contribute $400K to America's Dentists Care Foundation

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The number of Americans seeking help for dental-related pain at hospital emergency rooms is at a record high, says Delta Dental of Oklahoma. Dental ER visits increased from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.1 million in 2010 and cost the healthcare system more than $2 billion annually.

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.

Correspondent lending company Titan Capital Solutions announces it achieved significant growth in 2013

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned correspondent lending subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., today announced it has achieved significant growth in 2013, signing on 65 clients in its first full year of operations.

International Document Services, Inc. announces its idsDoc Platform Now Fully Supports E-Signatures for FHA Documents

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. today announced that its flagship doc prep system idsDoc is fully capable of supporting electronic signatures for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) documents. The FHA announced on Jan. 30 that it would accept e-signatures on documents associated with FHA-insured loans.

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.

Shore Mortgage 'Flex Term' helps Homeowners Build Exact Loan Type Wanted

TROY, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Loan officers at Shore Mortgage - one of a select group of home lenders operating in all 50 states - are counseling clients right now on a new mortgage option that allows home owners to customize both the length of the loan and the payment like never before imagined.

Holistic Natural Energy Healers converge on N.J. for Spring Forward in Joy & Light Event

RED BANK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The 2014 Spring Forward in Joy and Light Event with over 50 Vendors, Holistic Natural Energy Healers and Readers, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, at the Red Bank Elks Lodge 40 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Entrance fee $25 includes four free 15 minute healing/spiritual modalities, Shamanic Ceremonies, Drumming, Singing Bowls, Door Prizes, 50/50 Prize, Silent Auction and more.

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.

Global DMS' single-source solution automates Forsythe Appraisal's entire appraisal process

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, a leading provider of compliant valuation management software, announced that Forsythe Appraisals, LLC, the largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals in the United States, is leveraging the eTrac Enterprise platform to manage appraisal ordering, tracking and review for all of its branch offices covering 40 major metropolitan areas across the country.