National US News

BOONTON, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Open source software - software that is available in compiled and source code formats and is downloadable free of charge over the Internet - is quietly being adopted by telecommunications carriers for use in their internal operational systems as well as in their customer-facing service delivery platforms, says a new market analysis study from Insight Research Corp.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebration Media U.S. (CMUS) has announced that its research division, CMUS Talk of the Town Awards, will sponsor and contribute trends and issues articles to Customer Care News Magazine, its quarterly publication devoted to providing businesses with the very latest information and emerging strategies on improving customer satisfaction, customer care and employee collaboration.

MIAMI, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS) announced that Central Turbos, headquartered in Miami, Florida, has chose Sage ERP MAS 500 as its new business management solution. Southeast Computer Solutions and Central Turbos have already begun the implementation process.

BRASILIA, Brazil (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With strong economic growth (7.5 percent per annum), a large and robust domestic market and a stable democracy, Brazil is a thriving market for foreign investors. President of the Brazilian political consulting firm Arko Advice and founder of the online intelligence service Brazilian Intelligence, Dr. Murillo de Aragao says, 'In 29 years of business relationships with foreign investors, I have never witnessed the current level of interest in investing in Brazil.'

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Can a reduction in helicopter vibration levels increase safety of flight and reduce its operating costs? 'Absolutely,' says Eli Navon, CEO of Shake'd Technologies, Inc., a New York-based company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced rotary wing innovations.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In view of continued regulatory uncertainty in the State of Wisconsin a leading wind farm developer has announced that it has suspended development activity until a more predicable climate can be restored. Chicago-based Midwest Wind Energy, LLC (MWE) has been developing utility scale wind farms in Wisconsin since 2003 and has two of its developed projects operating.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- People need insurance, but do retirement funds? 'Absolutely,' says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP). 'If you're not thinking about your own health as you age, think about the health of your 401k or IRA. If your retirement vehicle becomes disabled or loses life blood, how can it support you when you need it?'

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a difficult year for business transactions, 13 members of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers helped enough business owners buy and sell $40 million worth of businesses to earn membership to the organization's prestigious Million Dollar Club for 2010.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The most effective employees possess both traditional intelligence and people skills, a combination called emotional intelligence, according to an article in the new and highly anticipated Talk of the Awards Newsletter, which will be available to Customer Care News Magazine subscribers, and Talk of the Town Award winners.

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced it has undertaken a landmark effort in developing a set of Talent Development Reporting Principles (TDRP) for L&D measurement.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale brokerage industry veteran David Bamford has joined the firm as vice president/casualty broker.

ROANOKE, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Out in Left Publishing announced this week the launch of a new science fiction novel, 'Sextopia' (ISBN: 978-098-328-9203). Authored by Daniel Printz, 'Sextopia' focuses on a future world, devastated by bloodshed that is transformed by two prominent and influential men who take the small, remaining population and devise a system where everyone is governed by the original sin.

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Presidential Who's Who announced this week that one of its members, Barbara Barton, executive and nutritional coach for Isagenix®, is working to help others reach their ultimate potential and achieve their goals.

VERO BEACH, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Diossy Brothers LLC, a fine-art apparel company, announces the launch of its exciting new apparel line available exclusively on-line and soon to be made available to select retailers. Driven by a love of art and the ocean, Diossy has created a clothing line which represents a casual lifestyle with unique thought provoking art.

FREMONT, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced a partnership with OpenVPN Technologies, a leading developer of open source VPN software. This partnership enables additional SSL VPN alternatives for device manufacturers using TeamF1's SecureF1rst line of turnkey software solutions.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign will make its second public appearance, following the first in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 8. The campaign seeks to inform Americans that health insurance isn't enough. Millions of us need more: some form of long-term care insurance or planning to cover longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities not covered by regular insurance or Medicare.

PATTERSON, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 7th annual INNOVATE conference will be at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut April 27-28. INNOVATE is a two-day conference for nonprofit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The LifeSpan TR3000i treadmill, made by PCE Health and Fitness, is the Best Budget Treadmill as chosen by voters in About.com's annual Readers' Choice awards. The LifeSpan TR3000i treadmill was selected over all other treadmills, including leading brands such as Bowflex®, NordicTrack and Proform.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), which educates Americans on the need to plan for long-term care, announces a strategic alliance with Caregiver Services Inc. (CSI), which provides in-home care so people don't have to leave their homes to receive care elsewhere.

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As fuel prices continue to increase and consume work truck fleet fuel budgets, Energy Xtreme's Utility Series of Idle Reduction solutions pave the way to lowering fuel consumption and dependence on foreign oil. The company's work truck line of products was recognized by National Truck Equipment Association.