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In partnership with federal agencies, the GSA secures AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon for first-of-its-kind wireless service and device consolidation plan WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator joined by executives from AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced the award of a new government-wide blanket purchase agreement (BPA) that allows the government to better manage wireless spending by...

CHANTILLY, Va., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Digital Signal Corporation ("DSC"), a world leader in facial recognition and identity management solutions, today announced that it has secured $50 million in funding from Technology Control Corporation ("TCC"). TCC has the option to increase the investment up to a total of approximately $110 million over the next 12 months. The new funding will be used to support the Company's expansion including: sales and marketing,...

~ Next Generation of the World's Best-Selling Smartphone Available On Cricket's Value-Packed Unlimited No-Contract Plans SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4. The Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone builds on the success and innovation of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S3, and provides a suite of new innovations that will change how customers interact with a smartphone. The Galaxy...

Point-of-Sale Systems Leader Sponsors YouTube Contest to Help Merchants Grow Their Business ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants looking to upgrade their business now have a chance to get $10,000 to help them make improvements plus a new state-of-the-art touch screen point of sale (POS) system. Leading national point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services provider Harbortouch today launched its Business Upgrade contest that will award one lucky winner with the...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sutter Health today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter to support relief efforts following the devastating tornado in Oklahoma this week. "It's almost impossible to comprehend the staggering devastation caused by the massive tornado," said Pat Fry, president and CEO of Sutter Health. "Our hearts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. We hope our donation encourages...

Home Care Company Known for "Continuum of Care" Model Salutes Veterans with Special Offer SUNRISE, Fla., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Interim HealthCare, a leading national home care, hospice and healthcare staffing franchise, announced today that it will waive the franchise fee for the first qualifying military veteran joining the franchise network this year. The total savings a veteran can realize is $40,000. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110114/NY30479LOGO ) "Home...

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. This edition of Facts for Features highlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these dramatic acts of nature. In the Hurricane's Path 10 The number of hurricanes during the 2012 Atlantic...

Milliman Medical Index indicates healthcare costs for a family of four increased by 6.3% in 2013 SEATTLE, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its 2013 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures the healthcare costs for a typical American family of four receiving healthcare benefits through an employer-sponsored preferred provider organization (PPO) plan. The cost of care for this typical family...

A judge's $11 million ruling favored a law firm with strong ties to former Senator Alfonse D'Amato--who helped put him on the bench. NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As he was nearing his last days on the First Judicial Department of the New York appellate court, the antagonistic Judge James Catterson issued an $11 million-plus ruling that helped Bryan Cave, a law firm with very close ties to his own political benefactors. The ruling raises questions about an...

Ceremony includes video messages from First Lady Michelle Obama and Scholastic Awards alumna Lena Dunham NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, May 31 at Carnegie Hall, actress and arts advocate Sarah Jessica Parker and fashion designer Zac Posen will share the spotlight with the talented teens who received national honors in the 90(th) annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. More than 800 teens from 47 states, along with their families and teachers, are expected to...