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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- In response to an overwhelming need to improve childcare access and affordability at the University of California, United Auto Workers Local 5810, which represents more than 6,000 postdoctoral scholars at UC, is hosting a panel on childcare resources, low-income childcare funding, work/life balance and statewide initiatives for childcare funding.

TEMPE, Ariz. /New York Netwire/ -- Arizona's DeCio Pasta, the leader in production of high quality handmade naturally flavored pasta, has launched an aggressive strategy to grow its brand on an international basis. DeCio has just completed expansion of its state of the art Tempe manufacturing facility increasing production capabilities over 300 percent to accommodate escalating demand for its innovative products.

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bullet Consulting, LLC announced this week the launch of BoostCredit101.com, a business that provides its clients with the ability to improve credit scores by up to 150 points.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that property brokerage veteran Josh Ream has joined the firm as Vice President/Property Broker in Atlanta, Georgia.

CHELMSFORD, Mass. /New York Netwire/ -- Motivational speaker, blogger, and Boston entrepreneur Stacey Alcorn will announce the release of her new book 'REACH! - Dream, Stretch, Achieve, Influence' at the Oct. 22 CEO Summit hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell.

COLUMBIA, S.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Johnny Davis, federal inmate, is currently serving a life sentence for what a number of attorneys and Davis's former attorney believe to be an unjust conviction after a federal drug sweep. Davis has been in prison for 11 years and was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison. After reviewing case documents, William Mallory Kent, P.A., and several other attorneys strongly agree, says Davis.

KIRKLAND, Wash. /New York Netwire/ -- Aging Americans on Notice: When today's 50 to 60-somethings turn 70 to 80-something, tens of billions of dollars per year will be paid to holders of long-term care insurance policies and related financial instruments. Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC, offers a five-fold path for participation.

BOSTON, Mass. /New York Netwire/ -- Omni Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the novel, 'Necessary Assets' (ISBN: 978-1490997469) by James Ring of Boston. This riveting work of fiction begins with an unusual alliance between a modernized Sicilian Mafia and retired FBI agent Mark Patrick.

ONTARIO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- When S & S Trucking expanded its warehouse operation to Ontario, it needed to hire skilled employees to open the new location. The expert recruiters at the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) referred two qualified candidates to S & S Trucking as well as provided On-the-Job training funds. These two candidates were hired and have since been promoted. Today they oversee the entire operation as assistant managers.

SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- For the third year in a row, Food Finders is betting that its Viva Las Vegas Casino Night will be another fundraising success, sure to offer something for everyone. On September 21, 2013, the 24-year young nonprofit will celebrate its 100 millionth pound of food rescued by hosting the event at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach. Proceeds will support its Food Rescue Program.

BOULDER, Colo. /New York Netwire/ -- TeamSnap, Inc., the world's number one web and mobile team and activity management SaaS, today announced a partnership with Ripken Baseball, the nation's largest youth-focused baseball and sports organization, to share resources and content for advocating youth sports.

FREMONT, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, and a Fremont business for more than a decade, continues its tradition of community involvement this year by supporting activities benefiting local youth at American High School.

HARDIN, Ky. /New York Netwire/ -- Newcomer spirits maker Silver Trail Distillery, of Hardin, Kentucky, had repeated its 2012 Gold Medal for its classic LBL '1950's Style' Moonshine in 100 proof at the World Spirits Competition 'Spirits International Prestige' (SIP Awards). Besides the 2013 Gold for the 100 proof, the company won Gold in the flavored whiskey category with its apple pie flavored Moonshine - LBL Apple Sin.

ALAMEDA, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- A blind man. A woman who stutters. A wheelchair user. A Little Person. While this may sound like a description of a support group, it is, in fact, the lineup for the 'Comedians with Disabilities Act,' a comedy tour that the San Francisco Examiner called 'The most unconventional comics to pop up in 2011.'

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California-based retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the third in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, 'Wellness Behaviors.' The video provides a simple, practical, easily understood view of the importance of nutrition, activity and rest in promoting overall health and happiness.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) is inviting all of its International Conference registrants to join the Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge on September 8, 2013 during the 21st Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo. The Challenge is an exciting, immersive and interactive capture the flag competition designed for all levels of technical expertise.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Actor and stuntman Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures and Paul Lupi, Producer of Mill Reef Films, are developing a feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'Kalm.' In addition, Guarnaccia is in talks for a role in another Lupi production 'Degradation,' written and produced with brother Daniel Lupi.

ONTARIO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Dawn Jeffery as a property and casualty insurance producer in its Inland Empire division. Dawn brings 28 years of experience in risk management and commercial insurance program development and management to EPIC.

KALISPELL, Mont. /New York Netwire/ -- Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the nation's richest bucking horse event on Oct. 19 when the Majestic Valley Arena will open its doors. The Cinch Bucking Horse Championships will offer $70,000 in added money and will include some of the nation's best cowboys and roughest four and five-year-old saddle broncs.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire/ -- The University of Utah Continuing Education department is now enrolling students for a 16-week Business Plan and Proposal writing course. The course begins August 26, 2013. Students do not need to be residents of Utah or admitted to the University in order to take the course.