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Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento

Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group

Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Receives Highest Grade from Committee for a Better Atlanta

Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council, garners highest rating of "excellent" from influential group; was one of the top two scorers of all candidates who participated Citywide. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - September 26, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta

Ez-XBRL Receives Patent for Structured and Unstructured Data Analytics

Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc. announces the issuance of a third patent by the US Patent Office. This is an additional patent awarded to the company’s earlier patent for a system that facilitates associating structured and unstructured data. The company's Contexxia product utilizes these algorithms to provide unique insights into both structured data, such as XBRL, and unstructured data. - September 25, 2017 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.

Access to Briefings for Insider Threat Management

DSI’s 2017 Insider Threat Symposium will focus on the efforts to develop insider threat programs across government agencies and private sector industry in order to provide them with the information and tools they need to identify, contain, and combat insider threats. - September 25, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

Thompson-DeWitt Financial Group's New York Advisory Office Jumps Into the Asset-Based Lending Arena

Thompson-DeWitt to add full suite of asset-based funding options to its diverse portfolio of commercial finance options. - September 23, 2017 - Thompson DeWitt Financial Group

Burma Point Calls to Stand with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Rally at UN

Rally in response to criticism of Myanmar democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been courageously facing an ongoing crisis in the west of the country. - September 22, 2017 - Burma Point

National Bar Association Statement on Acquittal of Former St. Louis Police Officer for Murder of Anthony Lamar Smith

"Anthony Lamar Smith has been denied justice in death, as he was in life," says National Bar Association (NBA) President Juan R. Thomas. - September 18, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Managing Health IT Modernization Efforts to Support a Seamless, Data Driven, Patient Centered Military Healthcare System

The October 2017 DoD/VA and Gov Health IT Summit will bring together senior level speakers and the Health IT community from DoD, VA, Federal Agencies, Industry, and Academia for ample networking & actionable discussion amongst all in attendance, revolving around this year’s theme of Leveraging IT Solutions to Advance Connected Health for Military and Government. - September 15, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

Five O'Clock Steakhouse Celebrates National Thank a Police Officer Day

Five O'Clock Steakhouse to serve a prime rib sandwich lunch to the officers and staff of Milwaukee Police District 3. - September 14, 2017 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

Receive Briefings from USMC, USAF, and U.S. Army Leaders, at Virtual Training and Simulation Summit

On October 31 & November 1, personnel from USMC, USAF, Federal Agencies, Academia, and Industry will convene in Arlington, VA, for two days of “off-the-record” briefings and informal discussions at Defense Strategies Institute’s “town hall” Military Virtual... - September 13, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

Leveraging Directed Energy to Enhance Warfighting Dominance

DSI’s Directed Energy Day will focus on the efforts across the military branches to advance and utilize directed energy technologies. The discussion will cover the latest initiatives to apply directed energy to existing platforms and recent efforts to further develop the technology. - September 12, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void

“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Seginus Inc Obtains ASA-100 Accreditation

Seginus Inc completed the ASA-100 accreditation audit on September 4, 2017. - September 05, 2017 - Seginus Aerospace LLC

National Bar Association Organizing Members to Support Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts Legal Experts Offer Guidance in the Face of Devastation

“We must call upon our lawmakers to heed the clarion call to action and make sure that they honor their duty to ensure that we have a federal budget that includes funding for FEMA as well as National Flood Insurance Programs. The NBA implores Congress to not play political games with the lives of those who have lost so much in life and property.” - NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 03, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

US Representative Castor to Deliver Meals on Wheels Thursday 8/31

US Representative Cathy Castor will be delivering a Meals On Wheels of Tampa route on Thursday, Aug 31. - August 31, 2017 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa

AIM North America Honors U.S. Representative Mike Turner with 2017 Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) in Government Award

AIM North America (AIM NA), representing AIM in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as the trusted industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources, advocacy and standards, announced it has selected U.S. Representative Mike Turner... - August 31, 2017 - AIM, Inc.

Dennis K Burke, Inc. Heads to Houston for FEMA Emergency Response

On behalf of FEMA, early Monday morning Dennis K Burke mobilized several tankers to head out to Fort Hood military base outside of Houston, Texas, to help with the area’s emergency management needs in the wake of unprecedented disaster from Hurricane Harvey. Dennis K Burke Inc. has worked... - August 30, 2017 - Dennis K Burke Inc.

Former Kansas Secretary of Commerce Joins One Heart Project as Executive Director

One Heart Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing incarcerated and at-risk youth a second chance. - August 29, 2017 - One Heart Project

New Pro-Trump Administration Comic Strip Intends to Inform with Truth in Humor

“The Media is waging an all-out anti-Administration campaign to discredit Presidential initiatives, misrepresent political issues and inflame the public mind by focusing on radical acts opposed to constitutional rights, the rule of law and what America stands for,” DiGirolamo asserts, co-author of TROMP. TROMP is an American born Bull Elephant with a tuft of wavy, reddish-blonde hair and bushy eyebrows; aims to set the record straight with Truth in Humor in a new politically charged comic strip. - August 28, 2017 - STANTZ.NEWS

National Bar Association President Issues Statement on President Trump’s Pardon of Former Sheriff Joseph Arpaio

"By granting this pardon Trump has undermined the rule of law, pandered to hate, impugned the integrity of the judiciary, and confirmed what people of good conscience can no longer deny." -National Bar Association President Juan Thomas - August 27, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

SleepSafe Drivers® Sounds the Alarm on the Neglect of Trucker and Rail Operator’s Health and Public Safety

The withdrawal of the Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) does transportation industry a huge disservice. Executives from SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs (FMPs) for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs,... - August 25, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.

Alex Wan Qualifies for Atlanta City Council President's Race

Alex Wan officially qualifies for City’s second-highest office after two successful terms as a City Councilperson. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - August 25, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta

Lance LoRusso to Sign Copies of Blue News at the 63rd Biennial Fraternal Order of Police National Conference and Expo

Proceeds from Book Sales Go to Law Enforcement Charities - August 25, 2017 - Lance LoRusso Books

Family Court Frustration Leads to Billboard in New Orleans

An anonymous mother pays for billboard in New Orleans in an effort to educate Family Court judges on Cluster B personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder. - August 24, 2017 - One Mom's Battle

IRCameras Supplies Infrared Camera on Airborne Eclipse Lab

IRCameras designed and made device used on NCAR High Altitude Observatory. - August 24, 2017 - IRCameras

New Book by Susan Eustis Questions: "Did Fraud Elect Donald Trump? Addressing the Vote Count in a Few Key Counties"

"Did Fraud Elect Donald Trump? Addressing the Vote Count in a Few Key Counties" has been published by Lexington Publishing. - August 23, 2017 - Lexington Publishing

Roy E. Smoker Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

Roy E. Smoker of Huntington Beach, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 46 years in the field of defense. About Roy E. Smoker Dr. Smoker is the CAED... - August 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Lance Knight Joins Go2Group as Vice President of Sales Enablement and Customer Experience

Go2Group is proud to add Lance Knight to its executive leadership team, supporting Go2Group’s rapid growth as a worldwide provider of DevOps and application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions, including agile and cloud services and DevOps integration. As Vice President of Sales Enablement... - August 18, 2017 - Go2Group

Ecotone Named in The Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies - Ecotone Included in Honor List as #15 Among Top Environmental Services Companies

Inc. Magazine has ranked ecological restoration firm, Ecotone as #1834 in the 36th annual Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. Ecotone was also included in the Inc. 5000 Honors list as #15 amongst Top Environmental Services companies in the nation and as #24 amongst... - August 17, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.

Lance Lorusso, Author of When Cops Kill and Blue News to Teach at Labor Relations Information System’s Public Safety Unions: Communication Issues in the 21st on August 17

LoRusso’s Presentation Will be Critical Incident Communications - August 17, 2017 - Lance LoRusso Books

National Bar Association President Announces Affiliate Chapters to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services

In response to Trump retracting denunciation of white supremacist responsibility for Charlottesville tragedy, members of the National Bar Association (NBA) will not remain silent in the face of the clear and present danger presented by an apparent sympathizer of the white nationalist movement in the White House. - August 16, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Leveraging IT Solutions to Advance Connected Health for Military and Government

DSI’s 13th DoD/VA and Gov Health IT Summit, beginning October 17th, 2017, will bring together senior level speakers and the Health IT community from DoD, VA, Federal Agencies, Industry, and Academia for an actionable discussion & dialogue amongst all in attendance, focusing on this year’s theme of, Leveraging IT Solutions to Advance Connected Health for Military and Government. - August 16, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

National Bar Association Statement as Trump Evolves on White Supremacy and Hate – Two Days Later

NBA President, Juan Thomas states, "Trump's evolution in his anti-white supremacy position leaves reasonable doubt as to the truth of his conviction." - August 15, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

III% United Patriots of Virginia Condemns Political Violence

III% United Patriots of Virginia condemns political violence that happened at the Unite The Right Rally. - August 15, 2017 - 3UPVA

National Bar Association (NBA) Alarmed by the Sheer Depravity of the Actions of White Supremacists

The National Bar Association today issued the following statement about the tragic events which occurred in Charlottesville, VA. - August 14, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Juan R. Thomas Sworn in as 75th President of National Bar Association

Reigniting a commitment to civil rights and social justice in these precarious times at the center of new leader’s platform - August 12, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

National Bar Association Congratulates Member Rosalyn Henderson Myers on Winning South Carolina Democratic Nomination

The National Bar Association congratulates NBA member Rosalyn Henderson Myers on her successful Democratic primary runoff campaign for the South Carolina House of Representatives. “As a friend and colleague, it provides me with great pleasure to personally congratulate Rosalyn on her... - August 11, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)

Drone Forensics Now Offered by ReStoring Data

ReStoring Data now offers drone forensic services to its list of offerings which already includes data recovery and digital forensics for computers and mobile phones. - August 10, 2017 - ReStoring Data Inc.

Satellite Internet Helps Transmit Vital Earthquake Warning Data

Satellite Internet helps transmit vital earthquake warning data. John Whitford Communications has contracted with the USGS to upgrade out of date earthquake monitoring sites in California. The sites are used for the earthquake early warning system. - August 09, 2017 - John Whitford Communications

2017 Annual Espionage Research Institute International (ERII) Counterespionage Conference

The 2017 ERII Annual Counterespionage Conference Will Convene TSCM, Counterintelligence and Counterespionage Professionals to Discuss Key Issues, View Equipment Demonstrations and Network with Colleagues on August 17-20, 2017 in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. - August 09, 2017 - Espionage Research Institute International

Georgia Equality Endorses Alex Wan in Race for Atlanta City Council President

Wan again gains support of statewide organization as he seeks Atlanta’s second-highest office after two successful terms as a City Councilperson. - August 09, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta

TACG, LLC Becomes First IAS Accredited Certification Body in Ohio

TACG Earns Distinguished IAS 17021 Accreditation, Becoming First IAS Certification Body in Ohio. - August 09, 2017 - TACG

Solvitur Systems LLC Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract

Solvitur Systems, LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has received a five year United States General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract award, designating the company as an approved vendor on GSA’s IT Schedule 70. “This award broadens our ability to work with federal,... - August 08, 2017 - Solvitur Systems LLC

Guy E. Griscom, CAE Recognized as a Most Distinguished Retiree by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Guy E. Griscom, CAE of Conroe, Texas has been recognized as a Most Distinguished Retiree by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of county government services. About Guy E. Griscom, CAE Mr. Griscom is currently retired after... - August 05, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

NGA Continues Efforts to Meet the Increasing Demand for Geospatial Imagery and Automation

DSI seeks to foster a conversation that will expound upon solutions to common challenges faced by agencies and organizations that use GEOINT data at the GEOINT & Open Source Analytics Summit. - August 05, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

Establishing Effective Insider Threat Programs to Protect Organizational Security

DSI’s 2017 Insider Threat Symposium will be held on October 10-11, 2017. Attendees will convene to discuss the efforts to develop insider threat programs across government agencies and private sector industry in order to provide them with the information and tools they need to identify, contain, and combat insider threats. - August 05, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute

North Korea Peace Initiative is Focus of Boston Global Forum at World Reconciliation Day Symposium 8:30-Noon, Sept. 9, Harvard University

Soft power authority Joseph Nye and Gov. Michael Dukakis will address scholars, business leaders and diplomats on the nuclear missile crisis posed by North Korea at the annual World Reconciliation Day Symposium, 8:30 AM to Noon, September 9th, Loeb House, Harvard University, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Mass. - August 03, 2017 - The Boston Global Forum

Badger Truck Equipment Achieves NTEA’s MVP Membership Status