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PETALUMA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that the North Bay Business Journal has recognized EPIC as a '2013 Healthiest Company in North Bay.' The North Bay office of EPIC participates in a companywide wellness program, led by a volunteer committee that has garnered impressive results over the last four years.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: 111 Minna Gallery proudly presents the second installment of prolific San Francisco Artist, John Waguespack, who nearly sold out his first solo show with the gallery in 2012. Waguespack was the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the Fairmont San Francisco and for the second year in a row has been selected to showcase work at Art Basel Miami's Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series. Waguespack will exhibit his latest work 'Climate Control' at 111 Minna Gallery through January 31, 2014.

KITTY HAWK, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: John Amrhein, Jr., maritime historian from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, recorded a miracle attributed to St. Barbara in his book, 'Treasure Island: The Untold Story' (ISBN 978-0983084303; New Maritima Press). Santa Barbara, California, was named after a 4th century woman who was beheaded by her own father after she converted to Christianity.

PALM DESERT, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Bank of Southern California (FBBN.ob) today announced that Irwin Golds, long time Coachella Valley banking and business executive has been appointed to the company's board of directors. In December 2010, the bank acquired the La Quinta and Palm Springs branches from Palm Desert National Bank as its entry into the Coachella Valley which the bank sees as a key Southern California market.

PALM BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: AmberTech Global has teamed up with Excellent Performance, Inc.'s oil division, RevOmax Lubricants to produce and distribute motor oil and fuel lubricants to the performance and racing industry worldwide. RevOmax's MSM advanced green anti-friction chemistry is strategically positioned to become an industry leader with bio-based lubricants.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Whiteflash Inc., a leading retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced today that their retail store has been granted membership in the prestigious American Gem Society. Recognized for the success of their first retail store, and for a continued reputation for excellence in the domestic and international jewelry market, Whiteflash joins an organization comprised of some of the finest jewelers in the world.

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Treadstone 71 LLC today announced expansion of its pioneering cyber intelligence services used to methodically and systematically collect, organize and analyze data. Treadstone 71 integrates, evaluates, and interprets information from all data sources delivering a range of opportunities and recommendations key to decision making.

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: With Christmas, Hanukkah, and other gift-giving holidays near, how might you best delight a mother, wife, or other woman in your life? 'Few things can beat a long-term care protection package,' says Mark Goldberg, National Sales Manager of LTC Financial Partners, LLC. Really? Compared to jewelry, an ocean cruise, or new car?

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Cogensia today announced today that Craig Bettmann has joined Cogensia as VP, Client Solutions and Joel Schiltz has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Client Solutions. Schiltz's expertise lies in building comprehensive custom segmentation solutions, predictive modeling, and integrating complex data infrastructure.

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A new book 'A Childhood Without Amenities: The Will To Survive' (ISBN: 9781478710127; Outskirts Press) by Myrna Lovett, was announced today. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the motivational and inspirational self-help category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Angara Inc. brings the bling for Cyber Monday. The international online jewelry store is offering some great deals this Cyber Monday. There is a site-wide discount of 15 percent on all orders. Besides the discount there are some unprecedented gift offers. The store is offering a great Blue Topaz pendant and a pair of Blue Topaz studs absolutely free on all orders.

WATERLOO, Ontario /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: RoweBots Research Inc., a leading supplier in development of solutions for the Internet of Everything (IoE) or Machine to Machine communications (M2M), today announced support for Microsemi SmartFusion with its POSIX-compliant Unison RTOS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Connie Tamaddon, author of 'Surprising Silhouettes' (ISBN: 978-0977801831) today announced release of 'Surprising Silhouettes 2' for Apple iPad. Tamaddon, a respected photographer, has a repeat performance with her unique use of light properties and shadows to create a clever read-out-loud guessing game that illustrates that not everything is as it first seems.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: With the establishment of the Christmas Angel Network (CAN), entrepreneur Theodore Myles has not only effectively tackled the six-foot Fraser Fir transportation issue, but he has also created a method to provide holiday fundraising for charities and organizations in the process.

ARDEN, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In celebration of Mountain Home Care's 10th anniversary observance of November's National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, Lana Wilde found it difficult, if not impossible, to choose only one dual role caregiver to receive the company's 'Caregiver Leadership Award.' That's why, in an informal, family-style reception themed 'Caregivers are Everyday Heroes,' the company's owner and founder awarded each caregiver.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The fear of self-promotion is a taboo subject in our small business community - no one will discuss it - however, it is the hidden cause behind business failure statistics, says marketing expert Luke Avedon. 'It's incredible how devastating 'marketing phobia' can be,' says Avedon, a respected authority on small business marketing in Irvine, Calif.

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Atlanta-based record label Valiant Horizon today announced that Rodger Forrest is the latest musician to join its artist roster. With a number of EDM recordings and European DJ performances already under his belt, Rodger is positioned to take the dance music world by storm. Influenced by many genres, he comfortably produces music in a number of spaces including electro, trance, deep house and progressive.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Houston-based Whiteflash Inc., an internationally acclaimed retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, today announced that they have become Platinum level distributors for industry-leading jewelry designer Tacori.

DURANGO, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: According to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation, U.S. Cable MSOs are on track this year to reach $8.8 billion in annual revenues providing telecommunications services to small and medium-size businesses, despite competition from entrenched telco providers, who have owned this segment for the past thirty years.

DAYTON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: November is National Caregivers Appreciation Month; and Right at Home Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance is making sure their experienced and well-trained caregivers are recognized for their dedication and compassion. National Caregiver Appreciation Month 2013 aims to acknowledge those who dedicate their time to caring for others.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Epson International Pano Awards were announced this week including the winners of the 2013 panoramic photography competition. Winners include photographer Andrew Prokos who was honored by jurors with five awards for his panoramic fine art photography of New York City, Toronto, and Bryce Canyon, Utah.

FREMONT, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Silicon Valley-based TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Enterprise Security Companies founded and managed by Indian technology professionals for 2013, marking the company's third year placing in the top ten.

WATERLOO, Canada /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Canada-based RoweBots Research Inc., a leading supplier in development of solutions for the Internet of Everything (IoE) or machine to machine (M2M) communications, today announced that it has created a full security suite for its Posix-compliant Unison RTOS. Given the need to protect all vital assets and infrastructure, layered security is essential; however, it requires 10 components to be completely secure.

TACLOBAN, Philippines /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Several individuals and groups who exemplified great valor in the face of unimaginable tragedy during Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) have been honored by receiving the Adelina Award, the most prestigious prize in the Philippines awarded for humanitarian relief efforts, according to Lydia Ramos and Sarah Mendel of the World Mind Network and Friends Beyond Borders, who chair the Awards Committee.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Tour Committee is pleased to announce additions to their upcoming historic home tour during the first weekend of December. After several years of successful home tours in Tipp City, this year's committee has some exciting additions to offer for the 2013 holiday season.