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U.S. and United Arab Emirates Hold Third Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates...

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.

U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Marks Third Anniversary Of Affordable Care Act

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Saturday marked the third anniversary of the day President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-San Fernando Valley) released a statement marking the date: “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, working families in my community will now have access to health care,” [...]

Private Line Services Telecom Revenue in U.S. to Plateau at $35B in 2013, says new report from The Insight Research Corporation

BOONTON, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- The $35 billion U.S. private line services market is expected to decline one percent annually over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based services offsets demand for higher bandwidth private lines, says a new 2013 market research analysis study from Insight Research Corporation.

Offer in Compromise Software 2013, OIC Tax Planner for 2012, updated by iConcepts

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- iConcepts Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise Software for tax professionals, announces a new 2013 update to 'OIC Tax Planner for 2012.' An interactive desktop application, OIC Tax Planner bundles required forms and current IRS Offer in Compromise regulations in a single product.

Calif. Gov. Brown Issues Statement on Death of Officer Gilbert Cortez

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Officer Gilbert Cortez: “Anne and I offer our deep condolences to Officer Cortez’s family, friends and colleagues as they mourn the loss of this dedicated officer. We [...]

Mortgage document prep leader, International Document Services saw an unprecedented period of record month-over-month volume in 2012

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- IDS Inc. (International Document Services), a mortgage document preparation vendor, saw an unprecedented period of record month-over-month volume in 2012. In addition, the firm also experienced increased demand for its initial disclosure services.

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.

UN Human Rights Council 22nd Session Key U.S. Outcomes

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of robust engagement at the Council, where the...

Liazon Bright Choices Private Exchange delivers convenience, choice and savings for EPIC Insurance Clients

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) announced today that its Employee Benefits Practice has launched a strategic partnership offering employers a new way to manage benefit program costs while expanding flexibility, choice and value for their employees.

EaseUS Todo Backup 5.8 for Windows Server and Home Users brings Enhanced Functions for Data Back-up and Recovery

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- EaseUS Software, a leader software developer in data recovery, storage management and data backup, today announces the release of version 5.8 of EaseUS Todo Backup series. It features enhanced compatibility with other software, and some new advanced functions for business users like GPT boot supporting 32 bit Windows PE, and exploring backup images of email in Windows Explorer.

Cameron/Baxter Books announces the worldwide launch of the paradigm-shifting book 'THE TRUST FREQUENCY'

ASPEN, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- Cameron/Baxter Books announces the worldwide launch of the paradigm-shifting book 'THE TRUST FREQUENCY: 10 Assumptions for a New Paradigm' (ISBN: 978-098874713) at Explore Booksellers in Aspen, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Sally A. Ranney, visionary environmental leader and author of the foreword to the book, will speak on the need for fundamental, whole-systems change to enable global-level collaboration for solving climate change.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for March 22, 2013 to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Jonine Biesman, 44, of Westlake Village, has been appointed to Area Board X of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Biesman has been a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist in private practice since 2001. Biesman was a consultant [...]

Ambassador William R. Brownfield and Delaware Attorney General Biden to Sign a Partnership Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), will travel to Wilmington,...
Secretary of State John Kerry

U.S. Observes World Water Day 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State recognized the "World Water Day" (March 22, 2013) with the following statement from John...

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas’ First U.S. House Bill Honors Cesar Chavez

WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ — On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced his inaugural piece of legislation in the United States House of Representatives. The bill, H.Res. 132, is a Congressional resolution honoring the life and activities of Cesár Chávez, the laborer and organizer who organized migrant and farm laborers in the [...]

Online School, Lakewood College, wants to be the Number One Provider for Job Placement Assistance

CLEVELAND, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- According to the team at online school Lakewood College, 'We understand the importance of our students not only completing their program but then getting out into the real world and putting all their hard work into action. We want to bring to them the people that know how to help them get the career they want.'

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.

Calif. Governor Brown Signs Compact with Wiyot Tribe

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a tribal-state compact between the State of California and the Wiyot Indians. The Tribe has agreed to forgo opening a gambling casino on its lands, which are adjacent to the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. In exchange, the Tribe will receive up [...]

Calif. Congressman Tony Cardenas Votes Against ‘Devastating Republican Budget’

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-San Fernando Valley), member of the House Committee on the Budget, released a statement following his vote against the Republican budget, authored by committee Chair Paul Ryan. “Today, the House approved a budget that will once again devastate the middle class, [...]

Calif. Gov. Brown appoints Nancy C. Miller to the California Citizens Compensation Commission

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today on Wednesday announced the following appointment: Nancy C. Miller, 60, of Sacramento, has been appointed to the California Citizens Compensation Commission. Miller has been president and shareholder of Miller & Owen since 1992, where she was principal and shareholder from 1983 to 1991 [...]

California's Fastest Growing Insurance Broker, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, Moves into Larger Fresno Offices

FRESNO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- First opening the doors of a Fresno office in July of 2012, California's fastest growing insurance brokerage is already expanding to meet local demand. Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage that started with just two principals, has since added four more brokers specializing in property and casualty and employee benefits, as well as claims advocacy, account management and client service positions.

The U.S. Department of State has designated Ansar al-Dine as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State has designated Ansar al-Dine (AAD) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the...

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.