National US News

MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. telecommunications industry continues to expand as business spending for wireless services fuels industry revenue growth, says a new market research report from Insight Research. Insight estimates that all U.S. businesses will spend $154 billion for telecommunications services in 2012.

TORONTO, Ontario (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Equation Technologies announced today that it has been named to the 2012 BSI Top 100 VARs. This annual ranking of midmarket reselling firms is based on annual revenues.

STURBRIDGE, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Remspec Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed the technology transfer and an upgrade of the mid-IR optical fiber manufacturing process originally developed by Amorphous Materials Inc. of Garland, Texas. This means that in addition to meeting its own needs for high grade mid-IR fiber Remspec can now supply high quality low-cost fiber to meet the general needs of the optical device community.

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., specialists in Ideal Diamonds and Fine Bridal Jewelry, announced today that it has been selected the 2012 Pinnacle Award Winner by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the retail jewelry category in Houston, Texas. This award recognizes Whiteflash as the top retail jeweler in the fourth largest city in America.

SEAL BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since 1984 Dr. Marc Spitz of the Foot Pain Center has been conducting a Shoe Drive to distribute thousands of shoes to local homeless shelters in Long Beach and Orange County. The 28th annual Shoe Drive takes place June 11-15, 2012.

TORONTO, Ontario (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IAAS Worldwide announces that 32 floors of custom furnishings, lush textiles, elegant fixtures and thousands of luxury hotel assets from the legendary Four Seasons Hotel at Avenue Road and Yorkville are up for auction May 31 - June 2, 2012.

AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage banker, officially began accepting applications for HARP 2.0 loans on Monday, March 19, 2012, specifically serving challenged and underwater borrowers. Subsequently, 360 has experienced a significant increase in loan volume, resulting in the largest active pipeline since the company's 2007 founding.

MARSHFIELD, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Writers Glen Publications announces the release of 'The Gospel of Ashes' (ISBN: 978-0-9825892-2-9), a thriller, by author Lloyd R. Prentice.

CHARDON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b teknologies (e2btek.com), a business software and services provider, announced today a new brand identity featuring a new identity and new names for its three operating business units. The previous business unit logos featured a 'floating ball' which has been replaced with the familiar 'paper airplane' logo used for e2b's Anytime brand products.

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ryan Kocher has joined CMI, a full-service marketing research company, as vice president of analytics. Kocher will lead CMI's analytical sciences team, where he will oversee all of CMI's analytic service processes and offerings, and guides development of new solutions to help clients understand the decisions their customers make and why.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KC's 23 1/2 Hour Plumbing, Inc., a Palm Springs plumbing contractor, announced this week that it has now reached the three-ton mark in collecting food for community donations. This past ton was collected within three months.

ALAMEDA, Calif., May 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) proudly announces the addition of more than 100 rare items to their massive collection through a donation made by business entrepreneur and renowned philanthropist Richard Foos.

SILVERDALE, Wash., May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Squarerigger Software's SQ.7(TM) Fleet Maintenance System, Revolution(R) Tire Tracking and Tire Management System, The Inspector(TM) and its Tire Dealer Advantage(TM) software packages continue increasing the pace of acceptance in the industry.

ATLANTA, Ga., May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CMI's Jean Fasching, vice president, and Laura Winn, vice president client solutions, will present 'Where to Begin and End Your New Product Development Journey' at LIMRA's Marketing and Research Conference on May 31, 2012. CMI is a full-service marketing research company that serves clients in consumer and B2B markets, including insurance and financial services.

CHARDON, Ohio, May 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- e2b calibration, a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have implemented Anytime Assets into their internal calibration system, allowing customers to track their calibrated assets. Anytime Assets is a cloud-based inventory tracking software that enables users to remotely track their calibrated assets from any location with internet access.

HOUSTON, Texas, May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing their tremendously popular Facebook 'Give it the Yes Vote and Win' contest series, Whiteflash Inc., leading retailer of ideal diamonds, engagement rings and fine bridal jewelry, announced today another impressive giveaway promotion. By casting a vote between the two members of their internationally acclaimed A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamond brand, each participant will be entered to win the diamond getting the most votes.

ATLANTA, Ga., May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OxBlue, a leader in the construction camera industry, announced today an expansion of its construction camera interfaces for mobile devices available at http://m.oxblue.com .

MANASQUAN, N.J., May 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Peter Grandich, market commentator and editor of the internationally-followed 'Grandich Letter' at www.Grandich.com, posted a strong warning to readers today about the United States' grave financial condition, predicting a dire fiscal picture for our children and grandchildren.

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Anna's Pocket Bee Venom, from Kalon Skincare, has already broken into the Top 100 bestseller list in its category on Amazon.com, and is rated the #1 Hottest New Beauty Product Release. These rankings have been achieved in Amazon's Beauty department. This department includes over 300,000 products including almost every major cosmetics brand. To achieve any kind of ranking in amongst this competition in a product's first year, let alone its first month, is an achievement.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition applications are due May 31. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enter your business or business idea for the chance to gain technical assistance and cash grants to invest in your business.