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IIMSAM Official Expressed His Camaraderie for Earthquake Affected People of Chile
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud appeals world community to support Chile to cope with the situation there after devastating earthquake. - March 05, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
SGIS Named Best Place to Work in South Florida
SGIS has been named one of South Florida’s “Best Places to Work” by the South Florida Business Journal. - March 03, 2010 - SGIS
AMI International Teams with Jacob Fleming Conferences as Market Information Partner for International OPV 2010
AMI International announced today it has joined Jacob Fleming Conferences as the official Market Information Partner for the International Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) conference to be held 19-21 May in Brussels. As the first ever dedicated market information partner for this conference, AMI will... - March 02, 2010 - AMI International
IQM2, Inc. Cloud-Based Meeting Management Solutions Added to Apps.Gov
IQM2, Inc. the industry leading government meetings solutions provider, today announced the availability of its public sector Meeting Management Solutions “MMS”™ via Apps.gov, a GSA-operated Web-based store front where government agencies can purchase cloud-based IT services... - February 28, 2010 - IQM2, Inc
Comet Selected as an Approved Supplier for Government Home Access Scheme
Leading electrical retailer Comet has been selected as an approved supplier for the Government’s Home Access programme. Managed by Becta, Home Access is a Government scheme which will provide eligible low income families with computer and internet access. The aim of the scheme is to allow children to boost their education and life skills and provide benefits for the whole family. - February 24, 2010 - Comet Group PLC
IIMSAM Official Appeals for Enhanced Support for Relief and Rehabilitation Works in Haiti
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud appeals to world community for enhanced support for relief and rehabilitation work in Haiti. He also highlighted the relief assistance programme of IIMSAM. - February 24, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
World Day of Social Justice is Very Instrumental in Accomplishment of Egalitarian Society- IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Day of Social Justice. While observing the day, he urged for proving better opportunities for the marginalized section of society. Dr. Homoud asserted that until and unless this world is not free from hunger and malnutrition, the very principles of an egalitarian society cannot be achieved. - February 22, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Equality Now Commends Saudi Arabia for Annulment of Forced Divorce
International human rights organization Equality Now welcomes the decision to overturn a forced divorce ruling in the case of Fatima and Mansour, in Saudi Arabia. After 4 years of separation, the family was finally reunited on Feb 17, 2010. - February 20, 2010 - Equality Now
AMI to Support MAST as the Event's First Ever Specialist Market Information Partner
AMI International announced today it has joined MAST Events as the event’s official Market Information Partner. As the first ever dedicated market information partner to be linked with MAST, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime market trends and developments,... - February 19, 2010 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Geosemble Selected for Phase II DHS Program
Geosemble Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has been selected to support a Phase II program from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to gather, integrate and display knowledge from geospatial data that will help support the mission of DHS. As part of a DHS program at the University... - February 18, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
ITWorx Releases New Citizen-Centric Service Offering for Governments
ITWorx Citizen1st is a multilingual, scalable, and robust platform that accelerates the e-transformation of local, national, and regional governments in the EMEA region. - February 17, 2010 - ITWorx
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on "Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, May 18,... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Pillsbury’s Jerald A. Jacobs to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on "Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jerald A. Jacobs, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form 990 in... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
CIO Government Summit Attendees to Address Public-Sector Cloud and Next-Gen Government IT Infrastructures
The CIO Government Summit’s agenda has continued to expand and the summit team is pleased to announce that much focus of the agenda will focus on cloud computing initiatives within the government sector. The CIO Government Summit will gather CIOs, analysts and IT thought-leaders for a... - February 11, 2010 - CDM Media
NorthStar Signs Agreement with Tillsonburg Hydro to Implement MeterSense
NorthStar Utilities Solutions continues their expansion into the Canadian MDM/R market with the selection of MeterSense by Tillsonburg Hydro. MeterSense is an Operational Data Store that will provide Tillsonburg Hydro with a comprehensive solution to monitor and validate their immediate smart meter rollout plan while supporting their goal of improving customer service. - February 06, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Greenberg Traurig’s Phillip Pillar to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on New IRS Guidance Under IRC 7216
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Phillip Pillar, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “New IRS Guidance Under IRC... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on New IRS Guidance Under IRC 7216
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “New IRS Guidance Under IRC 7216 LIVE Webcast”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at... - February 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Iraq’s Economic News Channel Visits SAK Corporate Offices in Baghdad
Following the recent flurry of activity posted by Sanna Al Kassir (SAK) regarding its recent contracts with Iraq’s Ministry of Trade - State Company for Construction Materials; The Iraq Economics News (IENN) Channel came to visit to see what was happening. On a busy Tuesday evening following... - February 04, 2010 - Sanna Al Kassir General Trading Company
Next IT Awarded Contract with U.S. Army
U.S. Army Recruiting Command to Implement Next IT’s ActiveAgent™ - February 02, 2010 - Next IT
Sergeant STAR to Reach Audiences Across Multiple Channels
Next IT to boost the accessibility of GoArmy.com’s Virtual Guide through SMS Text Messaging, mobile Web, and social media sites. - February 02, 2010 - Next IT
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Urged Governments to Consider Usage of Spirulina
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud urged Governments to consider Spirulina as the most effective tool in fighting menace of hunger and malnutrition. He advocates for extensive use of Spirulina – the food of future, in fighting global hunger and malnutrition. - January 28, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Official Urged for Global Support in Fighting Malnutrition and World Hunger
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud urged for unified global support for crusading against world hunger and malnutrition. He maintained that the target to make our world free of hunger and malnutrition cannot be achieved until and unless sincere and honest efforts are not channelized. - January 26, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
MilitaryPlaques.Com Joins in the Celebration of US President’s Day
MilitaryPlaques.Com, maker of mahogany wood military plaques is joining the celebration of Washington’s birthday or popularly known as US President’s Day. - January 26, 2010 - Connect International LLC
Foreclosure Prevention & Intervention Services 10 Facts About the Process
Foreclosure prevention and foreclosure intervention are two very different services. Consumer Credit Counseling Service is trained and certified to help with both. Here's how easy the process can be: - January 25, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
We the People, Inc. of the United States Provides Effective Relief Method for Haiti Victims
Tallahassee nonprofit, We the People, Inc. of the United States is currently in need of community support to raise $15,000 to send medical supplies, surgical equipment, food, and water directly to St. Nicholas Hospital in St. Marc. - January 22, 2010 - We The People, Inc.
SDI Government Solutions Hires Piazza Advertising Founder and CEO
Hope Fulgham Brings Extensive Experience in Business Development and Knowledge of the Defense Industry to SDI Government Solutions as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. - January 21, 2010 - Systems Documentation, Inc.
U.S. Federal Government Spends US$4.5 Billion on Outsourced Translation and Interpreting Services
New market research report from Common Sense Advisory details third-party language services spending over the past two decades - January 19, 2010 - Common Sense Advisory
Federal Department Contracting Information Added to FARSmarterBids.com
FARSmarterBids.com offers federal department contracting resources, including 'Doing Business With' guides, spending forecasts, prime & subcontractor lists, Recovery Act information, and other resources to help companies bid on government contracts. - January 13, 2010 - FARSmarterBids
Clarity Government Services and BFL Combine Expertise Under Joint Venture Agreement
Clarity Government Services is proud to announced they have partnered with BFL Construction Company, Tucson AZ to bid on the Veteran Affairs Clinical Laboratory Expansion (Tucson, AZ). - January 13, 2010 - Clarity Government Services
Industrial Ethernet Extension Solutions Now Available to Government Agencies via GSA Advantage
Ethernet Extension Experts Teams with Computerware to Bring Ethernet Extension to GSA Customers - January 12, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Clancy Systems International, Inc. Moves to Pink Sheets
Clancy Systems International, Inc. updates trade listing and presents services. - January 06, 2010 - Clancy Systems International, Inc.
Orlando Media Personality Frank Torres Pushes for Resolution of Stop Loss Pay Program Difficulties
Orlando Media Personality and Vet Advocate Frank Torres Urges DFAS to find a resolution to more difficulties involving the Retro Active Stop Loss Pay Program. - January 02, 2010 - Frank Torres Strategies
U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Get an Opportunity to Have a Thriving Career as a Personal Fitness Trainer
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) gains GI Bill approval for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. - January 01, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Edge Solutions Earns National Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
Edge Solutions, a woman-owned IT solutions provider, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national... - December 31, 2009 - Edge Solutions, LLC
NPPD/FPS Awards 5 Year Contract for Enhanced Metal Detectors to CEIA USA
CEIA USA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five year contract by FPS for the supply of Enhanced Walk-Through Metal Detectors, model 02PN20 for the protection of Federal buildings. The 02PN20 is already deployed in the majority of US airports and is in use by many other Federal... - December 23, 2009 - CEIA USA
Universal Action Travel ~ New Airline Regulations "3 Hour Delay Limit"
Universal Action Travel comments on recent legislature that will affect stranded air travelers in our nations airports. - December 23, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Urged for Expressed Camaraderie for Oppressed Section of Society While Marking International Human Solidarity Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Human Solidarity Day. He urged global community to show their express solidarity to the oppressed, poverty and hunger ridden and marginalized section of our society. - December 22, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Nika Corporate Housing Recognized for Outstanding Service by US Central Command (CENTCOM) Personnel
Nika Corporate Housing, LLC was presented with recognition for outstanding customer service to US service members stationed at headquarters United States Central Command in Tampa Florida. - December 21, 2009 - Nika Corporate Housing
IIMSAM Appeals to Global Community for Honoring Rights of Migrants While Marking International Migrants Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on International Migrants Day. Dr. Naseer Homoud calls upon the world for an integrated approach to deal with the issues related to migrants. He further urged for global support for migrants and their families and to acknowledge the works done by them and to protect their rights. - December 20, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
NAEG Announces Merger, New Symbol, Audited Financials
Native American Energy Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NAGP) ("NAEG" or the "Company"), formerly trading under the symbol NVMG.PK, today confirmed the completion of a merger with publicly traded Flight Management International, Inc. (a Delaware corporation), and further announced that... - December 18, 2009 - Native American Energy Group, Inc.
FaceTime Explores Social Media Compliance for Government Agencies at Gov 2.5 Conference
Government Agencies Need to Embrace Social Networks and Web 2.0 Applications in a Way that is Secure and Complies with Regulations - December 18, 2009 - Actiance – (Formerly FaceTime)
Donovan & Watkins Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on IFRS
Donovan & Watkins, a subsidiary of Willis Group Companies, is pleased to announce their collaboration with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in order to offer CPA consultants and other financial professionals a... - December 17, 2009 - IASeminars Ltd
Global Climate Prosperity Scoreboard Documents $1.25 Trillion of Private Investments in Renewables/Efficiency/Clean Tech Worldwide Since 2007
International models suggests that an unprecedented public-private partnership is a solution to address the issues in the time available to avoid dangerous climate change. In the Global Climate Prosperity Scoreboard, the Climate Prosperity Alliance and Ethical Markets Media have made an important link -- and a way to track that the private sector is making money by investing in energy and resource efficiency, renewable energy (including solar and wind), and clean and green technologies. - December 17, 2009 - Climate News & Report
IIMSAM to Push for Supporting Human Rights and Its Enforcement While Commemorating Human Rights Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Human Rights Day. Dr. Naseer urged to governments, organizations and individuals to support human rights movements so that most vital rights of individual are not jeopardized. He called for better implementations of domestic legislation meant for defending human rights. - December 12, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Axiell Announces New Supply Agreement with Europe’s Largest RFID Supplier, Bibliotheca
Axiell continues emphasis on technology and business solutions whilst now offering additional RFID products through its new agreement with Bibliotheca. - December 11, 2009 - Axiell
High Tech for a High Calling: Ethernet Extension Goes to Church
A Cape Cod Church Embraces High Technology to Reach a Modern, Tech-Savvy Community - December 09, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Observed International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. Dr. Naseer appreciated the model of voluntarism and urged volunteers to think globally and to act locally for the cause of our planet. - December 07, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Aligned Assets Users Celebrate Success at the Exemplar Awards
The 2009 Exemplar Awards sees success for the users of Aligned Assets’ gazetteer software. - December 03, 2009 - Aligned Assets