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National newswire stories from across the U.S., sourced from the Neotrope® News Network

Property Management Growth Creates New Jobs

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced that the company's 12 percent growth in units managed across Southern California and Southern Nevada, created 55 more jobs and promoted 28 employees, seven of whom now serve on the executive team.

Citizenship in a Sound Bite Era

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 6, 2011, global education non-profit World Savvy, the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College, and the Minnesota Humanities Center are sponsoring 'Citizenship in a Sound Bite Era,' a community forum among a range of individuals and organizations around Minnesota working to educate and engage young people for informed, responsible and sustained citizenship in the sound bite era.

Bay Area New Year’s Eve at San Ramon Marriott Includes Two Free Drinks, Champagne Toast, Casino Gaming for Prizes

SAN RAMON, Calif., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professionals Guild (PGuild.com) announced today it is hosting a Huge East Bay New Year's Eve Party for singles at the San Ramon Marriott Grand Pavilion. This is a beautiful, new venue with cathedral style windows, a huge dance floor, balloon decorations everywhere, multiple chandeliers, and special dream-like lighting. Couples are welcome to attend.

Adopt an Olive Tree and Help to Alleviate World Hunger and Strengthen Communities

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the spirit of the holidays, Tre Olive is donating $5.00 for each olive tree adoption order it receives from December 1 through December 25 to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF). The donations will be used to support FTPF's work to plant fruit trees in low-income communities around the world.

ROC the Day with CAP

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An epic one-day giving event, ROC the Day, will take place on December 8, 2011. ROC the Day will be the first of its kind in the greater Rochester area and all of New York State. On this day, thousands of community members can help support Children Awaiting Parents through 24 hours of online, unprecedented giving.

San Diego Artist Takes on IBM in New Music Video

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mike Shirk of San Diego, CA lives with a degenerative and deadly disease called IBM, 'inclusion body myositis.' There is no known treatment or cure. Rather than going quietly, Shirk has used his years productively to help and inspire others with physical disabilities. His website and blog are full of practical, self-help information for the disabled. Now Shirk has posted a music video on YouTube in which he inspires everyone to make lemonade from the lemons of life.

Long-Term Care Awareness Campaign ’3 in 4 Need More’ Gains Additional Support and New Board Members

KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In November the 3in4 Association added seven new members to its advisory board, and received increased support from two insurance carriers: John Hancock, an existing member of the organization, and Genworth, which provided sponsorship of a meaningful consumer study. 'We're gaining momentum,' says Mark Goldberg, Treasurer of the association that runs the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign.

The 10th Annual Indulgence New Year’s Eve Bash Returns to The EMP

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SeattleBash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue it's long tradition of being held at the EMP museum in downtown Seattle. INDULGENCE, known as 'Seattle's largest and hottest New Year's Eve party,' has sold out every year for the last 9 years, primarily because of its unique proposition to partygoers: offering 5 parties in one.

Energy Optimizers, USA Recognized as ‘Rookie Business of the Year’

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On November 17th, 2011 Energy Optimizers, USA was acknowledged by the Dayton Business Journal as the Rookie Business of the Year at their annual Business of the Year Awards program.

Heart IT and Johns Hopkins Medicine Announce the Award of NIH Grant to Include Images in the Nationwide Health Information Network...

DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation and Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced today the award of an NIH grant to enable the inclusion of medical images in the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) is a federal initiative of the National Office of the Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

Businesses Worldwide Will Spend $140 Billion on Managed Telecommunications Services in 2012, says Insight Research Corp.

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While business spending on all telecommunications services is expected to grow in single-digit percentages over the next six years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of 14.7 percent over the period, according to the latest market study from Insight Research.

John Waguespack Solo Exhibition at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco – Dec. 8, 2011 to Jan. 21, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack, is showcasing his new works at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco December 8, 2011 through January 21, 2012. 'Deconstructing Hollywood' is his second solo exhibition at The McLoughlin Gallery at 49 Geary Street in San Francisco.

Unsolved Celebrity Murder Mystery Still Haunts Long Beach Harbor – Spies, Stars, Scandal Surround Nearly 80-Year Old Wanderwell Case

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobs surrounded the courthouse in 1933, where beautiful blonde adventuress, Aloha Wanderwell, was being questioned in the murder of her husband. 'Once suspected as a German spy, world-traveler Walter Wanderwell was tabloid fodder long before his murder,' says Richard Diamond, of AlohaWanderwell.com. Walter hobnobbed with Hollywood royalty, and ditched his wife to marry his young 'ward' Aloha, now the center of international intrigue.

Non-Profit Nominated for $1 Million Grant for American Giving Awards

NEPTUNE, N.J., Nov. 29, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a non-profit that works with moving companies to collect food for local food banks, is nominated as one of just five finalists for the American Giving Awards presented by Chase, putting the charity in the running for a $1,000,000 grant. The American Giving Awards allows fans of Chase to choose which organizations receive funding through the Chase Community Giving platform on Facebook.

‘Pin-Ups for Ron Paul’ 2012 Calendar Girls Spread the Message

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 'Pin-Ups for Ron Paul' 2012 calendar produced by Los Angeles singer/writer/director Juliet Annerino has arrived. This sexy collection of female activists is the most innovative way to spread the message of presidential candidate Ron Paul!

‘Questing for Uberjoy’ by Konrad Ventana is a Luminous Journey of Discovery for Postmodern Readers

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'Questing for Uberjoy' (ISBN 978-1-4620-2953-2), a stunning new novel by Konrad Ventana, provides a compelling Journey of Discovery for savvy postmodern readers, revealing vital facets of creativity and achievement through the transformative artistry of literary fiction. This much-anticipated new release has received both 'Editor's Choice' and 'Rising Star' distinctions.

IDS Releases Mortgage Initial Disclosures Survey

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, is conducting a survey seeking information on its customers' use of initial disclosures.

Titan Lenders Corp. President Thankful for Progress Toward Mortgage Industry Reformation

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mary Kladde, president and co-founder of Titan Lenders Corp. (TLC), a U.S.-based domestic mortgage fulfillment outsource company, says while she is thankful for the strides the mortgage industry has made this year to reform itself, more work lies ahead.

Camp Blue Skies Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dick Sesler's longtime dream continues to be reality! This October in the foothills of North Carolina, Camp Blue Skies held the third successful camp for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Secret Sex Book Serialized on eNewsChannels

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a new publishing experiment, eNewsChannels is now serializing the humorous autobiographical novel called 'Secret Sex' as it is being written by John Scott G.

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