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

Florida’s ThePeoplesVote adds George Jensen, Jr., former USA Technologies Founder as Board Member

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- ThePeoplesVote.com is pleased to announce that George Jensen, Jr., current President and CEO of Jensen Expansion Capital, Inc. has joined their Board of Directors. Mr. Jensen will be advising the company on strategic planning and long term expansion, and will also be investing in the company.

REMIS AMERICA Installs First Black Doors

ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 16, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- REMIS AMERICA has installed its first black RemiSafe doors on 24 feet of previously open Hill Phoenix cases at a ShopRite in New Rochelle, NY. These are the first black RemiSafe doors anywhere in the world.

Aloha Wanderwell: First Woman to Travel around the World in an Automobile

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What's blonde, blue-eyed, six-feet tall and looks like a leading actress? She's Aloha Wanderwell - the first woman to travel around the globe in a car; she was 16. And, AlohaWanderwell.com is dedicated to preserving her nitrate films, books and more.

Avoiding the Long-Term Care Wipeout by Riding the Life-Extension Wave

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., Dec. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today the EraNova Institute announces the publication of a special report, Avoiding the Long-Term Care Wipeout by Riding the Life-Extension Wave. 'It offers a win-win-win strategy that can enrich three constituencies while helping America thrive again,' says Richard W. Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report.

Smashburger Sizzles into Temple in January 2012 – ‘Better Burgers’ come to town at 31st and HK Dodgen Loop

TEMPLE, Texas, Dec. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing 'better burger' restaurant, brings their fresh approach to burgers to Temple when they open their first location on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 3008 S. 31st Street. Smashburger brings their juicy burgers that are smashed fresh and served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs(R) shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please local palates to the heart of Temple.

American College of Radiation Oncology Engages Revenue Cycle Inc. as its Official Billing/Coding Consultant

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Revenue Cycle Inc. has again been named the official billing/coding consultant to the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), according to Ron DiGiaimo, CEO of Revenue Cycle Inc.

Third Wave Business Systems Achieves SAP Accreditation for Active Quality Management

WAYNE, N.J., Dec. 6, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Wave Business Systems today announced it has received the certificate of a new global quality accreditation program by SAP AG (NYSE:SAP). The certificate was awarded by the SAP(R) Active Quality Management organization for Third Wave Business Systems' demonstration of clear quality standards and processes. Through collaborative interaction with SAP, Third Wave Business Systems, Gold Channel Partner helps ensure that a customer project is delivered to specification, on budget and on time.

Fort Lauderdale’s Second Street Capital to Provide Funding for Small Local Businesses, Real Estate and Export Trade

VERO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Second Street Capital, Inc. (SSCI), a publicly traded company, that suffered through the housing and credit crises beginning in 2007, has recently begun the process of recapitalizing and will soon begin operating as a specialty finance company, providing working capital to small and medium size local businesses and entrepreneurs. SSCI is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale; however, Jack Rodgers, Maria Caldarone, and Laura Camisa all members of the management team will operate from a Vero Beach office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Merging Afro-American Indie Tops Hollywood Studio System with King Kong Spoof

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 23, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Few knew, except for the late Samuel Z. Arkoff, this Indie's success story of a non-traditional genre for an Afro-American. Names like Spike Lee and John Singleton are not known for such special effects. Yancey Hendrieth, of Hendriethfilm, Ltd., Enterprises, is a new breed of black filmmaker, having more in common with Dino De Laurentiis and Peter Jackson, creators of two 'King Kong' movies.

Help STOP Senior Hunger During the Holidays

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 22, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At least one in nine seniors is at-risk of going hungry due to the inability to obtain sufficient food for their household or having to choose between food and medical care (*note 1). During the Holidays, Comfort Keepers(R) in South Bay and Peninsula is asking the community to make food donations to the 'STOP Senior Hunger' food drive to help local seniors and raise awareness for this growing epidemic that impacts millions of older Americans trying to remain healthy and independent.

Habib Noor Acquires Global Empire LLC, DBA Global Healthcare Group

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 22, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Habib Noor has acquired Global Empire LLC, DBA Global Healthcare Group (GHG), a leading healthcare staffing company based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Effective November 1, 2011, Habib Noor has taken the role of President and Owner to uphold GHG's commitment to providing unrivaled healthcare services to commercial and government clients nationwide.

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Metrics that Matter Autumn 2011: Measurement Takes On New Meaning!

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, which provides learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning, today announced it has released the Autumn 2011 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R).

Conservatory Craftsmen Hired to Restore Splendor to Capitol Hill’s Old Naval Hospital

WASHINGTON D.C., Nov. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Conservatory Craftsmen is honored to have been chosen to work on the Hill Center project with Bell Architects to restore the Old Naval Hospital on Capitol Hill.