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Uproar Entertainment Releases First Stand-Up Comedy CD by Kat Radley

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the debut comedy CD from the dynamic and talented KAT RADLEY. Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy's National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the Final Four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival, representing her alma mater UVA.

Tom Welch and Tammy DeWitt Join Bank of Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) welcomes Tom Welch as Senior Vice President, SBA Department Manager and Tammy DeWitt as Vice President, SBA Loan Underwriting Manager to its seasoned team of Southern California bankers. Both Mr. Welch and Ms. Dewitt have been in the banking industry for 37 years and both have over 27 years of SBA and conventional lending and relationship management experience.

On-Bus Camera System Catches Drivers Who Ignore School Bus Stop-Arms

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Across America millions of students travel to school in the more than 100,000 school buses that transport students daily, says Curtiss Routh of Radio Engineering Industries. As they get on or off the bus, each child is in danger of being hit by a motorist who disobeys the flashing red light of the bus's stop arm signal.

Transportation Futurist Simon Anderson to Speak at TransForum 2015

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International futurist and award-winning author Simon Anderson, founder of Venture Foresight, LLC, has been selected to be a featured speaker at the TMW TransForum user conference on Sept 14, 2015 in Orlando. Anderson will focus on the near-future of trucking and transportation in his presentation.

Bank of Southern California Announces Coachella Valley Advisory Board

PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) announced the creation of its Coachella Valley Advisory Board. This board is comprised of prominent members of the business community in the Desert Cities region who will help increase the bank's presence and market awareness while providing valuable input to better understand the business needs in the Coachella Valley.

Mark Miller Announces Candidacy for Texas Railroad Commissioner

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Miller announced today that he is seeking the Libertarian Party of Texas' nomination for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2016. Dr. Miller was the 2014 Libertarian nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner and is again running for office because he believes it is imperative for the Texas Railroad Commission to serve all Texans, not just the oil and gas industry.

Coalition Makes Pet Industry History – Pet Bloggers Break Records with Reduction of Waste

THORNTON, Colo., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Going green is not only the right thing to do but also cool, hip, environmentally responsible, and ripe for disruption. Shaking things up with a near zero-waste successful initiative, BlogPaws, in conjunction with Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) and Only Natural Pet, recently surpassed goals and made pet industry history.

Verify Smart Corporation Acquires Controlling Interest in Surf Smart Solutions, LLC

FERNLEY, Nev., Aug. 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTCBB: VSMR / OTCMKTS:VSMR), a global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution to the mobile channel, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 55 percent of Surf Smart Solutions, LLC a Wyoming based online software security company.
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Sample Delicious Food at ‘Taste of The Avenue’ featuring Options from Savory to Sweet

VIERA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Avenue Viera and The Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold the Taste of the Avenue on September 10, 2015. Join us for delectable food samples from a variety of restaurants located at The Avenue Viera.
ARMCO COO Phil McCall

ARMCO Execs to Address Mortgage Pre/Post-Funding QA at MBA Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) announced two of its top executives will participate in panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum 2015, Sept. 9-11 in Dallas.
MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics

MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. Reports 2015 Q2 and Six Month Results, Increases Equity

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. ('Company,' OTCQB symbol: MDIT / OTCBB:MDIT / OTCMKTS:MDIT), specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions announces second quarter and six month 2015 results.

Eco-Friendly Sprinkler Systems Save Water and Avoid Drought Violations

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sprinkler Repair Guy keeps customers green by being green. How? They set customers up with automated sprinkler systems that are 100 percent water efficient and ensure that residential and commercial customers are not in violation of California drought violations.

Iowa-Based Clothing Company Bassackwards Tees Expands its Lineup

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bassackwards Tees(TM), a Des Moines based clothing company, has announced that due to increasing customer demand, they have just released an additional four state T-shirts to their lineup, which include Illinois, West Virginia, Arkansas and Georgia. The company already offers their unique, increasingly popular and 'crazy soft' shirts for eight U.S. states bringing the total now to twelve states overall.
ARMCO COO Phil McCall

ARMCO COO Phil McCall Urges Mortgage Lenders to Tailor QC Reviews for Niche Mortgages

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Phil McCall, COO of leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) in Florida, advises mortgage lenders to develop unique quality control audits for each of the niche mortgage lending products they may offer, including jumbo, USDA, VA and HECM/reverse.

Miami-based photographer Juan Sebastian chosen for international art exhibition ‘SELF MEMORIES’

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Photographer Juan Sebastian showcases his magical photo-realistic work in Venice, Italy, for the international art exhibition of photography, video art, installation, painting and performance art titled 'SELF MEMORIES - The contemporary sense of awareness' hosted at the Venice Art House Gallery from the 5th to the 15th of August 2015.

Clarke County Labor Study Reveals Higher Income Potential

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) recently released its 'Scorecard on Jobs and Compensation Update for 2004 to 2014.' The report shows, over a the last decade, the average income level for manufacturing jobs in Clarke County consistently outpaced average county compensation levels.

Foundation Inspires Nepali School, Village with 3D Printing

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Adelina Foundation and World Mind Network recently completed a humanitarian and educational project at the TriKa School in Narayanpur, Nepal. According to Director John Toomey, the group engaged students and villagers in several programs designed to improve general health in the region and to inspire educational achievement. Lessons learned in Nepal will be applied to similar projects in the Philippines, Africa, India, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Nude ‘Shroud of Tom Cruise’ by Daniel Edwards unvelied by CACA’s The Showroom in Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- A 'nude shroud of Tom Cruise' will be unveiled as a tribute to the actor's 25th anniversary with the Church of Scientology by Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA). The silver anniversary celebration reaffirming his commitment will take place at a 'Pop-up Church of Scientology' near its Clearwater headquarters as part of a larger exhibit of the actor. Commissioned curator and artist Daniel Edwards assisted Cory Allen Contemporary Art with exhibition arrangements scheduled for August, 2015.
AeroBase Group Inc

Focusing on Human Capital, AeroBase Group’s Organizational Culture Offers a Blueprint for Success

MELBOURNE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- It's not the complex aerospace or military parts that make AeroBase Group, Inc. a premier parts distributor. It's really the standout employees that make them who they are. They recruit individuals who are passionate, resourceful, driven, and with a positive attitude over experience. This is part of the core company values (PRAD).

Homewood Suites – Seattle/Lynnwood Sold to RLJ Lodging Trust

SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kennedy and Mohn announced today that they represented Legacy Hospitality, an Albuquerque based hotel development and operating company, in the sale of the 170-room Homewood Suites by Hilton, Seattle/Lynnwood. The hotel was acquired by RLJ Lodging Trust for $37.9 million or approximately $223,000 per key.

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