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Insight Research Corp. study suggests business telecom spending will hit $146B in 2010

BOONTON, N.J. -- Despite slowdowns and spending cuts in many industries, overall spending by all US businesses on wired and cellular calling is forecasted to exhibit modest growth over the next five years, says a new market research report from Insight Research. The study predicts that cellular calling will account for nearly 44 percent of the US corporate phone bill for telecommunication services in 2010, and is the only enterprise market segment showing substantial growth.

Organize and Speed-up Your Hard Disk with All-in-one Partition Manager Software

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As hard disks grow larger in size, speeding-up and re-organizing the hard disk would save a lot of headache for most computer users; in fact, it is now a good idea to split the space into multiple smaller partitions and keep them better deployed for efficient hard disk management.

Steering Committee for Xcept Day 1 Exceptions Management Solution launched by CONIX Systems Inc.

MANCHESTER, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry, and a pioneer in the creation of post-Check 21 exceptions management tools, announces the creation of the Xcept Day 1 Solution Steering Committee.

Tennessee County Commissioner Candidate Declares 2010 Census Unconstitutional

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- County Commissioner candidate and former U.S. Marine, Trinity Persful, sparked some controversy this weekend at a Rise & Shine Conservative Breakfast at Dotson's Cafe when he warned Williamson County residents against the federal usurpation of local government by means of the 2010 census. A constitutional conservative, Mr. Persful puts forth that although citizens have an obligation to be rightfully counted for purposes of representation.

49th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. State Dept. -- Since 1961, the men and women of the Peace Corps have carried forward our finest traditions...

Sect. Clinton Announces the Winners of the Secretary's 2010 International Women of Courage Award

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. State Dept. -- Secretary Clinton today announced the 10 winners of this year’s International Women of Courage (IWOC) award....

Building Engines Announces the 'NOCOST' Vacant Building Relief Program

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Building Engines, provider of a comprehensive Web-based operations management solution for owners and managers of all property types, today responded to the struggling real estate market with the launch of a new Vacant Building Relief Program. The program, No Occupancy Carry-Over System Trial (NOCOST), allows owners and managers of vacant buildings to use the Building Engines operations and workflow management system at no cost.

Fewer Foreclosures in January reports Bank Foreclosures Sale

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New statistics from Bank Foreclosures Sale, a leading online provider of foreclosure listings and information, reveal that foreclosure rates in states across the nation were down significantly during January. Nationally, the number of foreclosures for sale fell by 10 percent from December to January, with a total of 315,710 foreclosure homes reported.

BAI Payments Connect Conference: CONIX Systems Unveils 'Xcept' Day 1 Exceptions Processing Solution

ORLANDO, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CONIX Systems, a leading international provider of payment processing solutions to the financial services industry and a pioneer in the creation of post-Check 21 exceptions management tools, will showcase Xcept, its Day 1 exceptions processing solutions, at the BAI Payments Connect Conference in Kissimmee, Fla., March 1-3 (booth 604).

Virtual Law Partners LLP welcomes noted trademark attorney Brian Davis to team

PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce that trademark attorney Brian M. Davis has joined the firm as a partner from Alston and Bird. Mr. Davis specializes in trademark counseling and prosecution, including worldwide trademark clearance and the prosecution of U.S. and foreign trademark applications.

Memory Training Centers committed to 'Engaging the Brain' with Brain Fitness

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Memory Training Centers of America (MTCA, previously referred to as ATMTC) has been providing evaluation, treatment, education and support to individuals suffering from memory impairment and caregivers since 2001. MTCA is the largest provider of cognitive evaluations and memory training services at Assisted Living residences in the Northeast, with more than 20 Centers in assisted living and independent senior retirement communities, as well as nursing care and hospital-based programs.

First Bottle Recycling Program for Funeral Industry Launched by Frigid Fluid Co.

NORTHLAKE, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frigid Fluid Co., a leading manufacturer of mortuary products, announced this week that it is launching a customer recycling program. In an industry that generates an estimated 2.8 million bottles annually that's a lot of bottles that may ultimately end up in landfills. In the past few years, the green movement has certainly touched the death care industry and there is an ever-increasing public sentiment that greener methods should be available and introduced.

Golosio Music Publishing announces new electronica music album from Jonny Harmonic

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Introducing Jonny Harmonic, a mysterious musician who has never been seen in public. Some say he is a phantom, some say he is imaginary, but he has a new album from Golosio Publishing called 'We All Love Bright Shiny Things.' All twelve songs on the album were composed and produced by John Scott G of Golosio, with performances by the reclusive Harmonic who would only visit the studio alone and in the middle of the night.

Ecuador Youth Attend Major League Baseball Spring Training in the United States

Washington, DC /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) SportsUnited office has partnered with Major League Baseball...

Arkansas Business 2009 Business of the Year Award: CustomXM Wins in Category 1

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CustomXM, a Central Arkansas marketing services provider, was the winner of the 2009 Arkansas Business of the Year award in Category 1 (businesses with 25 or fewer employees) at the annual event at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The event was well attended and supported by the statewide business community.

Mid-America Food Processors Association Conference: Tammy Katz to Present Food Marketing Best Practices

COLUMBUS, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tammy Katz, CEO of Katz Marketing Solutions, will present 8 Ways to Grow Your Food Brand with Interactive Marketing and Social Media at the Mid-America Food Processors Association's annual meeting on March 2, at the Embassy Suites in Columbus, Ohio. Midwest food company leaders will attend the meeting to discuss emerging trends in food marketing, labor relations, government regulations, and food safety.

Charting New Course for NASA: Explore Mars Inc. Calls for Program Details and Specific Timeframes

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The recently announced proposal is a dramatic departure from the Constellation Program, scrapping the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles, as well as the Orion capsule. Instead, the administration has proposed a program that would increase funding for robotic science missions, private sector development of space hardware for transporting people to and from low Earth orbit, technology development, international cooperation, and many other projects. Explore Mars is supportive of investment in these programs.

Jobs Bill Tax Credit Not Enough for Some Small Businesses, Who Are Turning to BusinessCashAdvance.com to Stay Afloat

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The jobs bill approved by the U.S. Senate includes a tax credit meant as a hiring incentive for small business. But small businesses say it's not enough. With many struggling to meet payroll while revenue is down, hiring a new employee in return for a few thousand dollars is not feasible or smart. Businesses are turning instead to small business financing and cash advance providers like Business Cash Advance to stay alive.

Unique Amenities creates green fuel for Winter Olympic teams going for the gold

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the excitement around the Winter Olympics in Vancouver at an all time high, what fuels the constant energy of the athletes? Unique Amenities, creators of the athletes' snacks of the Winter Games, created The Nutritious Snack Combo to do just that. The development team at Unique Amenities was approached by the Olympic production team to create a series of snacks for the athletes that were nutritious, nut-free and presented in compostable packaging.

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Actions to Fight Obesity, Promote Healthy Living

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Following a moderated discussion with President Clinton at the Governor’s 2010 Summit on Health, Nutrition and Obesity: Actions for Healthy Living, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced eight specific actions he will ...

Ca. Gov. Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards for Information in Four Unsolved Cases

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday offered rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the person or persons responsible for the following four unsolved cases ...

TTI WinCall Call Accounting Solution chosen to support 50 N.Y. financial locations

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeleManagement Technologies, Inc. (TTI), the leader in Telecom Expense Management (TEM) software solutions (WinBill) and Enterprise Call Accounting and CDR reporting software solutions (WinCall), is pleased to announce that they have been selected by a major New York based Financial Institution to deliver WinCall Call Accounting solution to 50 locations covering NEC, Nortel and Cisco PBX switches both analog and VoIP.

Explore Mars Inc. to launch a series of technology development challenges relating to Mars exploration

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- We are pleased to announce the formation of Explore Mars, Inc., a project oriented group that was created to promote science and technology innovation and education with a use for Mars Exploration. Through a series of technology innovation awards, scientific symposiums and workshops, Mars analog work, technology demonstrations, and other programs, we provide a platform for scientists and citizen scientists to engage in meaningful space exploration research and development in the private sector.

Lange Productions announces new book: 'Be a Survivor – Lung Cancer Treatment Guide'

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lange Productions announces today that 'Be a Survivor - Lung Cancer Treatment Guide' (ISBN: 978-0-9819489-1-1) is the first book to offer a new approach to this frightening disease. It empowers patients to seek a cure, rather than accept defeat; to approach their diagnosis with hope, and shows them how to seek out effective treatments.

LTC industry leader advises that taxpayers may overlook hundreds to thousands in combined federal and state deductions or rebates

MANHASSET, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Many Americans with long-term care insurance are learning Uncle Sam may give them a hefty deduction for their premiums; but many fail to realize their state may grant an additional deduction or credit. 'If you can double your money, so to speak, why not do it,' says Gene Cutler, Manhasset, New York-based agent for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies.