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Nearly $20,000 in cash, in-kind donations to be awarded to local environmental nonprofits SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, is accepting nominations from the public for the 2013 "Cox Conserves Heroes" awards, which will honor local conservation efforts in Santa Barbara. From May 20 through June 14, the public may nominate local volunteers who are helping to create, preserve or enhance Santa...

Mighty Bright’s most recent victory occurred at the Musikmesse trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Several unauthorized manufacturers, attempting to capitalize on the popularity of Mighty Bright’s innovative LED music lights, exhibited imitation Mighty Bright lights under a variety of brand names. Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Mighty Bright, a global distributor of portable LED lights, has won another battle against unlawful copycat distributors. Mighty Bright’s most recent...

Independent Research Firm Recommends Challenging the Status Quo on Hardware Refresh Cycles and Maintenance Contracts to Lower Costs SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite an overwhelming effort by businesses to reduce unnecessary IT costs, many organizations miss out on big IT cost savings each year by prematurely upgrading networking infrastructure and insufficiently scrutinizing ongoing maintenance contracts. A new commissioned study conducted by Forrester...

ALG's May/June report shows U.S. used car supply rising, affecting values; ALG also unveils updated forecasting model, with added emphasis on durable goods SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ALG is forecasting a slight decrease in 36-month residual values of -0.5 percentage points (ppt), which compares favorably to historical norms that expected a -0.9 ppt drop, according to the latest ALG Industry Report. The ALG Industry Report, which summarizes the forecasted...

SANTA BARBARA, CA, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ASC, the leading supplier of 3D cameras for terrestrial and space applications, proudly introduces the GoldenEye 3D camera designed specifically for a wide range of space operations. The GoldenEye provides real-time steaming 3D range (point cloud) data capable of supporting ISS rendezvous and berthing/docking, on-orbit satellite servicing, entry, decent and landing on planets/moons/asteroids, mapping, collision avoidance and...

Santa Barbara’s 2013 Crazy Fit Challenge has Saquito Mix behind them this year. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 This year Santa Barbara’s Crazy Fit Challenge (CFC) has attracted Saquito Mix LLC as a sponsor for the annual obstacle course event. The Crazy Fit phenomena started in 2009, when owner of the SB Training gym, Mike Claytor, wanted to create camaraderie outside the gym environment. Now, in its 5th year, numbers have expanded, doubling every year, with an...

Medical technology firms are increasingly integrating social media/digital strategies into their sales and marketing and product development business strategies. Grey Matter Marketing, a full-service medical technology-focused marketing agency, is rolling out a digital marketing survey for medical professionals. Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 To better understand how the medical technology industry is addressing and utilizing social media, while navigating the regulatory...

Local press will honor late Santa Barbara poet during reading April 21, 2013 SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of national poetry month, Dowitcher Press presents 'The Poems of Alan Stephens: A Reading'. The event highlights the work of a respected local poet who frequently wrote about the Santa Barbara area with collection titles such asGoodbye Matilija and Running at Hendry's. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/LA81184LOGO) Local...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Rem Laan as Executive Director. He will be responsible for the non-profit organization's strategic planning, operations, major gift development and cultivation of donor relationships. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130315/DC78036 ) Mr. Laan has extensive industry experience in the field of diabetes in the U.S. and globally....

Mighty Bright, designer and manufacturer of innovative LED lights, announces the Tiny Task LED Light, the newest addition to the company’s line of portable LED lights. The Tiny Task LED Light is perfect for low-light reading, traveling, or as your new sidekick: Tuck the Tiny Task in your purse, your backpack — even your pocket — for energy-efficient LED light at a moment’s notice. Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) March 07, 2013 Mighty Bright, designer and manufacturer of innovative LED...