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Boston Global Forum CEO Tuan Nguyen Calls for World Leaders to Employ Artificial Intelligence to Build Next Generation Democracies at Club de Madrid Roundtable
Club de Madrid membership is made up exclusively of former prime ministers and presidents of the world’s democracies who were briefed by Tuan Nguyen, CEO of the Boston Global Forum and creator of the Artificial Intelligence World Society project. - March 06, 2018 - Boston Global Forum
Kidney Community Encourages Lawmakers to Recognize National Kidney Month by Advancing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Expand Access to Kidney Care
Kidney Care Partners Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Budget Deal expanding Medicare benefits for Dialysis patients; Calls for Passage of "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act" - March 05, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
New Platform RiotHouse to Host and Encourage Digital Debates
App designed specifically to empower discourse launching this spring. - March 01, 2018 - Outsider Labs
Optaglio Moves Towards Gamification of Anti-Counterfeit Protection
Time of boring holograms is over. - March 01, 2018 - OPTAGLIO
Nonprofit Releases 2017 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from 13-Year Fatality Data Set (2005 to 2017)
In 2017, canines killed 39 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 74% of these deaths. Over the last 13 years, canines killed 433 citizens. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (284) and rottweilers (45), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - February 28, 2018 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
U.S. Congressman Jody Hice Visits Bulldog Steel Fabrication
U.S. Congressman Jody Hice visited Bulldog Steel Fabrication to recognize their success, and thank them for their high level of support in the community. Bulldog Steel was chosen for a Congressional visit based on their contributions and continual engagement in numerous volunteer opportunities around their local area. - February 28, 2018 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC
Receive Briefings from the US Navy, USMC, and Joint Staff, at DSI’s DoD Information Warfare Symposium
The DoD Information Warfare Symposium will focus on the efforts to fight and win in an increasingly congested information battlespace. This year’s event will focus on the convergence of Cyber, EW, and IA and the employment of these capabilities to win in the information environment. - February 28, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Datarecovery.com, Inc. Announces Cutting All Ties with the NRA
Datarecovery.com, Inc. announced today that it is ending its discount program and business with the National Rifle Association and its members. - February 24, 2018 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
IFAA Clarification on Biosimilars Statement
The International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA) applauds the FDA for developing patient and provider education materials on their website in order to promote a better understanding of biosimilars and interchangeable products. IFAA is thrilled that the FDA invited... - February 23, 2018 - IFAA
Dr. Carolyn Coleman, Ed.D. is Named Professional of the Year by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Dr. Carolyn Coleman, of Derwood, Maryland, is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Government. - February 23, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Avantiway Reports on 5 Key Infrastructure Projects Under Development in Miami
Avantiway informs how Miami is Changing and making Miami ready for it growth. - February 22, 2018 - Avanti Way Realty
Computer Vision Technologies Enable BNSF Railway to Process Terabytes of Imagery Captured During Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations
Bihrle Applied Research Inc. and BNSF Railway successfully demonstrate automated detection, classification and reporting of infrastructure conditions found during long range UAS railway inspections. - February 22, 2018 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.
Ken Cope Calls for Thorough Reforms at the VA
Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District, Ken Cope, is calling for aggressive reforms in the Department of Veterans Affairs. - February 21, 2018 - Cope Texas
Advancing Identity Intelligence and Biometric Solutions for Enhanced National Security at Defense Strategies Institute’s Identity Management Symposium
The 2018 Identity Management Symposium, occurring on April 4-5, will provide a forum for members of the DoD, DHS, Federal Government, Private Industry, Academia, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the latest updates from key organizations involved in advancing identity and access management practices and biometric solutions that enhance National defense and security capabilities. - February 15, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Alliance Applauds Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for Examining Costs of Healthcare Consolidation
The Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform today commended the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for highlighting the high costs of healthcare consolidation to patients, employers, and taxpayers. The Subcommittee hearing, “Examining the Impact of Health Care... - February 14, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
KCP Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Budget Deal Expanding Medicare Coverage Options for Dialysis Patients
KCP Thanks the Legislative Efforts of Co-Sponsors of the Chronic Care Act and Medicare Part B Improvement Bill -- Sens. Orrin Hatch, Ron Wyden, Johnny Isakson and Mark Warner and Reps. Kevin Brady, Greg Walden, Frank Pallone and Richard Neal - February 09, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Cardiovascular Care Community Applauds Lawmakers for Urging Administration to Make Unnecessary Amputations a Thing of the Past
Bipartisan group of lawmakers call for a national strategy to reduce non-traumatic amputations to zero. - February 08, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Paul Grassi Brings 20 Years of Industry and Government Experience to Easy Dynamics Corporation
Easy Dynamics Corporation (Easy Dynamics), today announced that Paul Grassi has been named Partner and Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity. Mr. Grassi will be responsible for strategy and delivery of Easy Dynamics’s Identity Management and Cybersecurity portfolios. “We’ve... - February 07, 2018 - Easy Dynamics
Scannx Simplifies Interlibrary Loan Fulfillment on OCLC’s Next Generation Platform
Scannx®, the leader in document capture and document delivery software and cloud services for library patrons and staff, and OCLC, a nonprofit global library cooperative, today announced their collaboration to simplify the interlibrary loan process using Scannx scanning software with... - February 07, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.
Renowned Early Childhood Program Increases College Success: 30-Year Study Shows Impact on Leading Social Determinant of Health
Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade increases college graduation rates at age 35, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, tracked the progress of more than 1,500 children... - February 06, 2018 - University of Minnesota
Ohio IT Consulting Company Awarded HUBZone Certification; PI-Tech, Inc. Joins Select Number of National Companies
PI-Tech, Inc., has been awarded the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program certification was established to provide qualified small businesses in historically underutilized business zones with assistance when pursuing federal contracts. - February 06, 2018 - Proficient Technologies, Incorporated
Keeping IDentities Safe Warns Jammed TSA Lines, Missed Flights, and Angry Passengers Could be in Californians’ Future, Should They Fail to Upgrade to a Gold-Star License
Keeping IDentities Safe, a Washington D.C. based non-profit, is pleased to recognize that the California Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing REAL ID-compliant licenses and ID cards at DMV offices on Jan. 22, 2018. Jammed TSA lines, missed flights, and angry passengers could be in... - February 06, 2018 - Keeping IDentities Safe
FDAImports.com and 3iVerify – A Winning Combination for FSMA Compliance
Collaboration between FDAImports.com and 3iVerify has resulted in FDAiVerify.com, where food importers can look for help with FDA's FSVP requirements. This alliance makes food safety and supply chain data securely available anywhere, any time to the people responsible for making and moving safe food in international markets. With the next key date for FSVP regulations being March 19, 2018, it is essential for all importing food companies to have an adequate and compliant FSVP program in place. - February 03, 2018 - FDAImports.com
RLG Reacts to the Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement and Regulations of Cannabis Act (REFER Act)
A bill has been introduced in the House that would protect states with cannabis laws from interference by the Federal government. Known as the Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement and Regulations of Cannabis Act (REFER Act), the bill would protect both medical and recreational cannabis at the... - January 30, 2018 - The Rodman Law Group, LLC
EEOC Administrative Judge Awards $250,000 to Disabled USPS Employee
Employee Unable to Bear Children as a Result of Postal Service’s Unlawful Conduct, Judge Rules - January 30, 2018 - Hosea Legal PLLC
Nashville’s Peter Rosenberger to Attend State of the Union - Advocating for Opioid Reform and Caregiver Support - Calling on Congress and Churches
Nashville-based talk show host and author Peter Rosenberger has been invited by U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn to attend President Trump’s State of the Union Address on January 30, 2018. Calling on both churches and Congress, Rosenberger is seeking assistance to consider caregivers in the... - January 30, 2018 - The Brumfield Group
Heartland Coalition GoFundMe Campaign to Supply Fresh Drinking Water to Puerto Rico
4 Months after Hurricane Maria, fresh drinking water is scarce in Puerto Rico. - January 26, 2018 - PanLbilt
Jacksonville Family and Criminal Defense Law Firm Gerald Wilkerson, P.A., Now Accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin as Payment for Legal Services
The Law Office of Gerald Wilkerson is committed to staying current with technological and modern trends, and as a part of this commitment supports cryptocurrency, and is therefore pleased to announce that it is now accepting payment with cryptocurrency of various types, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. - January 24, 2018 - The Law Offices of Gerald Wilkerson
All Points Solutions Development Organization Appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Development
All Points Logistics LLC (All Points), a leading provider of Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Software Development, and other technical and professional services and solutions to the Federal Government, announced today that its Solutions Development organization has been appraised at... - January 24, 2018 - All Points Logistics LLC
PI-Tech Releases Workers’ Compensation Saas Solution; Cloud-Hosted Solution Accelerates Employer Case Management Processes
Proficient Information Technologies, Inc. (PI-Tech), is releasing Proficient Solutionz, an Ohio Injured Workers’ Compensation case management cloud service. The software package enables management of the injured worker case process including injured worker case management; providers’ activities, billing, and reports; organization of detailed records; and data reporting. All modules are designed to streamline CMS-1500 invoicing and ensure the injured employee is back to work as soon as possible. - January 23, 2018 - Proficient Technologies, Incorporated
DMZ Veterans Join with Vets Helping Vets to Bring Attention to the State of Veterans Affairs
Disabled Veteran who served on the Korean DMZ at 17 years of age is spearheading a campaign to bring awareness of deceptive practices within the VA under the Trump Administration. - January 22, 2018 - Vets Helping Vets
Precision Board Tool from Coastal Enterprises Successfully Dry Ice Cleaned by Cold Jet
Cold Jet, a pioneer in dry ice blasting and global expert on dry ice technology, dry ice blasted a PBLT-70 tool from Coastal Enterprises coated with FSC-88 WB Primer. Dry ice cleaning removed the primer (acting as a contaminant) and left the Precision Board HDU surface smooth and with no visible surface deterioration, allowing for multiple cycles of cleaning and resealing of a Precision Board tool. - January 18, 2018 - Coastal Enterprises
Integrating Unmanned and Autonomous Capabilities in Support of the Future Warfighter at Defense Strategies Institute’s Unmanned Systems Summit
The 6th Annual DoD Unmanned Systems Summit encourages members of the DoD, US Government, Military Services, and critical organizations to come together to discuss the significance of UxS across multi-domains. Due to the effectiveness and practicality of UxS, particularly in contested environments, our military is able to successfully fight and win. - January 18, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
BOLDplanning Inc. Announces Hiring of Carlin J. Alford as Director, Customer Success & Strategy
BOLDplanning Inc., the pacesetter in online solutions for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) and Continuity of Operations/Government Planning (COOP/GOG) and Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP), announced today the addition of Carlin J. Alford to its growing, Nashville, TN-based team as Director,... - January 17, 2018 - BOLDplanning
APTA and iGrad Attack Student Debt with Financial Literacy
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and iGrad have partnered to attack the growing student debt problem with financial literacy education. - January 17, 2018 - iGrad
Golden Software Releases Grapher 2D and 3D Graphing and Analysis Software
Latest Version Includes Piper Plots, Streamlined Graph Wizard, Redesigned User Interface, Fit Curve Improvements, and Expanded Import and Export Formats. - January 16, 2018 - Golden Software, LLC
Delivering Actionable Intelligence in Support of Multi-Domain Operations at Automated ISR & Battle Management Symposium
DSI's 6th Annual Automated ISR & Battle Management Symposium, will provide attendees with the opportunity to network and engage in discussions led by senior leaders from the ISR Community, US Military Commands, US Government, and academia. Discussions will center on efforts to enhance and automate ISR capabilities in line with this year's theme of "Delivering actionable intelligence in support of multi-domain operations." - January 14, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Immigration Authority Scaros Pens New Book on How to Deal with Persons Here Illegally; Author Announces New Book: Stop Calling Them "Immigrants"
Author announces new book: Stop Calling Them "Immigrants": They are PHIs (Persons Here Illegally) - The Solution Begins with Using the Right Term; Viable solutions to our complex immigration problems, from an expert on immigration law and policy who is also the son of immigrants - January 11, 2018 - Constantinos E. Scaros
Pennypacker and Associates, Editors Launches New Website: Targets Authors, Publishers, Marketers, Business Leaders, and Association Execs
Pennypacker and Associates has just launched a new website targeting authors, publishers, marketers, business leaders, and association execs. The company specializes in editing business, technology, marketing, and other nonfiction writing. - January 11, 2018 - Pennypacker & Associates
Sencommunications, Inc. Receives HUBZone Certification
About Sencommunications, Inc.: Sencommunications, Inc. is a Nationally Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and WOSB with over 28 years of experience in the Communications and UC Products and Services Industry. Over the past several years, Sencommunications has provided communications products solutions and expertise across multiple Public Sector Agencies and Commercial Enterprises. - January 11, 2018 - Sencommunications
EasyVote Solutions Named GovTech 100 Company for 2018
Provider of election management software recognized as top technology company, helping to improve the public sector. - January 09, 2018 - EasyVote Solutions Inc
SolarCraft Hosts State Senator Mike McGuire; North Bay’s Leading Solar & Clean Energy Firm Gets a Visit from a Senator
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar and clean energy system design and installation, is proud to have hosted a visit from California State Senator Mike McGuire. - January 09, 2018 - SolarCraft
Campaign to Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Launches Today
A former Obama Administration official announced today the launch of a campaign to draft Andrew McCabe for the Democratic Party nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, the seat currently held by GOP Representative Barbara Comstock. - January 03, 2018 - Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Committee
AMCD Urges Support for Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) applauds the proud Iranian people’s peaceful protests over the actions of the few non-elected, self-appointed Iranian regime officials. They encourage the Trump administration to extend active support to the large and growing secular element... - December 30, 2017 - The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy
Councilwoman Katrina Foley Wants Changes to the Laws That Prohibit Regulating Sober-Living Homes
Costa Mesa City Council member Katrina Foley travels to Washington DC with other Orange County elected officials to ask for rehab home reforms. Senator Feinstein agreed to help. - December 28, 2017 - Katrina Foley
Rose Medical Center Earns Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare
Rose Medical Center Among First Colorado Hospitals to Earn Five-Star Rating on CMS Hospital Compare. - December 27, 2017 - Rose Medical Center
South African Government Served with Secession Notice by The Afrikaner Society
The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma was served with a notice of intent to Secede by the sheriff of Pretoria on Friday December 15th 2017 by the Afrikaner Society. - December 21, 2017 - The Afrikaner Society
Is Outsourcing Student Success the Future of Higher Education?
Outsourcing Student Success, an independent and critical analysis of the history of institutional research in higher education administration, explores the progress of the profession from the early twentieth century to the present. Published by Historia|Research Press, this book critically examines the stagnation of institutional research during the past fifty years and the culture of non-accountability that rose in opposition to forestall scientific research on higher education. - December 21, 2017 - Historia|Research
One World for Life Adds Fourth-Generation Firefighter to Board of Directors
One World for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying first responders worldwide, recently appointed Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a fourth-generation firefighter and nationally acclaimed advocate for crisis stress intervention in first responders, to its board of directors. One World for Life was founded by former congressman, Curt Weldon, who also founded the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 1987. - December 20, 2017 - One World for Life
Stellar Scholars David Reinstein Composes "Anthem of Israel" for 51st Star on United States of America Flag
There has not been a star added to the Grand Old Flag since Hawaii in 1959. The year before, Alaska was affixed to the Stars and Stripes. A large tract of Yukon-Canadian land separates Alaska from the United States mainland; a large body of water separates Hawaii from the contiguous U.S. Israel is... - December 19, 2017 - Stellar Scholars