AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose, a recognized aggregator of mortgage settlement services, announced it hired industry veteran Doug Beaty as executive vice president of national sales. In this role, he is responsible for providing leadership to execute on the company's goal of expanding its business and marketing its product line.

CLIVE, Iowa (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scale Faster of Des Moines, Iowa has reinvented the customer experience in one of the most draining issues for business owners - I.T. With the launch of its new retail studio at 2035 100th St. in Clive, Scale Faster has created an environment where customers can get comfortable, ask questions, and learn how to shed the pain of I.T. forever.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that they completed a seamless interface with DocMagic's document production and compliance technology. The integrated solution provides users working in LendingQB's loan origination system (LOS) with seamless access to DocMagic's document preparation functionality. The companies partnered to make the process of ordering, sending, signing and receiving compliant mortgage documents as effortless as possible.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alegria Fresh has joined leading local restaurateur Carlos Olamendi in a groundbreaking new partnership to feature Alegria Farm's same-day harvested salad greens at Olamendi's Express in Mission Viejo, it was announced today by Erik Cutter, Managing Director of Alegria Farm.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the formation of a new division, EPIC Motorsports. Operated by EPIC's own collectors and racers, this division provides customers with both the highest level of insurance expertise and extensive knowledge of collector cars, racing, and associated industry vendors.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Fenello, a homeowner currently suing Bank of America to prevent an illegal foreclosure of his home, today announced that he has reported the bank to state and Federal regulators for allegedly continuing to violate the terms of the Multi-State settlement.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you've got passion, a plan and persistence, you don't need an agent to become a published author. Indie authors own a significant chunk of the book market, and newcomers can join their ranks with help from indie author mentor Dara Beevas, whose new book, 'The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Self-Publishing' (ISBN 978-1-59298-504-3), hits shelves this month.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first half of 2012, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 13 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or 'big name' authors.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Getting to hear great songs is the whole point of a Nashville-style songwriter’s “round” and that opportunity comes to Hollywood at Genghis Cohen on Monday, September 24. “This is a great location for a songwriter’s round,” notes Jane Bach, [...]

TEMECULA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Steve Ribultan, a veteran of the mortgage banking industry, has been named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's 'Top 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals' list.

INDIANA, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Zen-tinel, a national manufacturer and distributor of mobile surveillance systems, has developed a new stop-arm camera to identify drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The countdown has begun. The Department of Energy has imposed new regional efficiency standards for varying air conditioning and heating equipment effective May 1, 2013. And, JAF Industries' e-cap is ready to help.

WINTERSET, Iowa (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pumpkin Ranch owners, Dave and Jennifer Handsaker and a crew of creative, dedicated hands have accomplished what most political pundits and media have been trying for years - a path through the intricate minds of our presidential candidates. Think of it. How would you like to take a stroll through the mind of Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama? Imagine the things you would discover.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The iconic Barker Hangar was the site, Saturday Sept. 15, 2012 for an evening of Music and Fashion. Audrey Magazine presented 'Audrey's Night Out 2012' sponsored by 360 Jets, at the historic Barker Hangar, located inside the Santa Monica airport.

STILLWATER, Minn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stillwater-based parenting consultant Jenny Hanlon is releasing her first book, 'Your Family Compass: A Parenting Guide for the Journey' (ISBN: 978-1-59298-489-3), a terrific resource for people raising children from birth through the early teens. Parenting is hard work and it is easy for families to get off track.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phylius Press announces the publication of the Professional Edition of its best-selling book 'How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets' (ISBN-13: 978-0979080173), by attorney K. Gabriel Heiser. The new book, entitled 'Medicaid Planning: From A to Z' teaches attorneys, CPAs, financial planners, insurance agents, and other financial advisors all the rules and planning techniques necessary to advise clients how to qualify for Medicaid and get their nursing home expenses paid without going broke.

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a straw poll to let people guess the cost of long-term care insurance, immediately learn what others think, and then get actual numbers from an expert by phone. The poll and follow-up information are designed to correct a misconception that may be leaving most Americans unnecessarily unprotected.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board's Process Improvement Program, with Deisell Consultants, LLC, has saved 1,709 jobs and allowed local employers to potentially create 215 new jobs.

DENVER, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) is launching a refreshed corporate website, marking the observance of its fifth business anniversary and reflecting its broadened service offerings for mortgage bankers, community banks, investors and servicers.

HAZMIYAH, Lebanon (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Xismat announced this week the launch of SelfStir.com, a 360-degree, one-of-a-kind feedback development portal to aid with leadership and personal development. And - it's completely free.