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Privacy Advocates and Technologists Ask President Obama to Say No to Burr-Feinstein Anti-Encryption Legislation
Today, after waiting 167 days for President Obama’s reply, Restore the Fourth — along with 36 other academics, NGOs, and companies — sent a letter to the President “to respectfully request that the White House specifically oppose legislation to undermine security and reiterate the need for a broad statement of support for encryption from the administration.” - April 14, 2016 - Restore the Fourth
Transgender, Mormon Male Joins All-Inclusive Fraternity Sigma Phi Beta at ASU
Augustus Crosby, a current sophomore, Chemical Engineering student, and transgender man at Arizona State University was inducted last Saturday into Sigma Phi Beta’s brotherhood. - April 13, 2016 - Augustus Crosby
Military Helicopters Modernisation and Upgrade Plans Unveiled by Central and Eastern European Nations This May in Budapest
SMi Group reports: The region’s most focused senior military helicopter meeting has heard high praises from Major General Bohuslav Dvorak, Former Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Czech Armed Forces. - April 13, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Preventing Deaths in Police Care Conference - 28th June 2016 – Central London
Attend Capita’s one day national conference on 28th June and ensure your organisation has the tools to adopt an effective multi-agency approach to preventing deaths in police care. - April 10, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Mayor Franklin Deese Author of "Inmate to Mayor" Will be Speaking at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD
The standing Mayor of Marshfield, NC. Franklin Deese will be speaking about redemption, breaking through stereotypes and how he managed to go from "Inmate to Mayor." - April 09, 2016 - Mayor Franklin Deese
NERETA Announces Industry Cluster Development Pioneer, Eric Hansen of ETG Will Lead NERETA Summit Training to Spur Manufacturing Growth in the US
World renowned industry cluster development expert, Dr. Eric R. Hansen, President of Economic Transformations Group, Inc., will be lead trainer for upcoming NERETA Summit and post-conference course (http://summit.nereta.org). The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ April 27-29, will teach local leaders from around the country (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals) how to align their resources and capabilities to grow manufacturing in their regions. - April 07, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Millions to Vote Against Two-Party Tyranny in 2016?
John Manimas predicts millions of voters will write-in his name for the office of President in November 2016 because of the electorate's extreme dissatisfaction with the two-party tyranny. Manimas offers a new election system that uses vote donation and party coalitions to identify a legitimate new political majority. - April 07, 2016 - John Manimas Publishing
USA to Provide Insight Into Cyber Security and Technological Systems at International Port Security 2016
SMi Group reports: SMi’s highly anticipated 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st-2nd June. - April 07, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Speaks at Jewish Philanthropy Conference and Shares the Stage with Randi Zuckerberg, the Mayor of Jerusalem, and Other Notables
Nate Goodman, age 17, a resident of San Diego, CA shared the stage with Randi Zuckerberg and introduced her keynote address to a crowd of 450 international attendees. The Mayor of Jerusalem attended with his entourage as well as other notable community members and national authorities. The event was held at the Torrey Pines Hilton in the main ballroom during a luncheon on 4/5/16. There was considerable press coverage. - April 06, 2016 - Nate Goodman Enterprises
The Bristol and Chesterfield Group Submits in Less Than 32 Days
The Bristol and Chesterfield Group submitted the FSS Application for MIRI Trading in 32 days. This is the quickest submittal they have ever had. - April 04, 2016 - The Bristol and Chesterfield Group
Best Political Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best political Websites will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including political web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for political web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - April 04, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Smart Parking Qatar, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Announces Breaking News for Qatar’s Parking Industry
Advanced Conferences & Meetings is proud to announce the launch of the first annual conference dedicated to the design, development and management of Qatar’s parking facilities. With congestion and parking being a major challenge for Qatar, this presents opportunities for the parking... - April 02, 2016 - topseos.com
Ask Trump a Question - Artificial Intelligence Chat Bot Parodies Donald Trump - www.trump.ai
Artificial intelligence company Zabaware, Inc. has turned Trump into a chat bot. An AI engine was loaded with quotes made by presidential candidate Donald Trump and will answer any visitor question with a real quote. - April 01, 2016 - Zabaware, Inc.
GRC Ltd and Network Innovations Secure World’s First Commercial Global Xpress Enterprise Customer
Global RadioData Communication Ltd, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of satellite services, working with Network Innovations (NI), a leading Inmarsat partner, becomes the first company in the world to have an Enterprise commercial GX terminal go live commercially. The Global Xpress solution... - April 01, 2016 - Network Innovations
Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado
Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
NERETA Summit Will Help Establish Regional “Eco-Systems” to Spur Manufacturing Renewal Across the US
The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ, April 27-29, will teach local leadership (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals), how to align their resources and capabilities to focus on growing manufacturing in their regions. (summit.nereta.org) - March 29, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Watershed Security Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70
Watershed Security, LLC, a Veteran Owned and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)/(8a) announced it has been awarded GSA’s Information Technology Schedule 70 contract. Being the leader in Federal Cyber Security Solutions, Watershed Security is excited to be part of GSA’s solution... - March 29, 2016 - Watershed Security, LLC
Registration for Future Armoured Vehicles India Masterclass Closes in Two Weeks
SMi Defence Masterclass to feature senior retired cavalry officer Colonel AK Sharma. - March 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Book About Employee Engagement Named One of the Top 5 Leadership Books of the Year
"Otherwise Engaged" by John Guaspari has been selected as one of the top five leadership books published last year by Leadership and Management Books, a brand of The Book Review Company. The book is available from most storefront and online bookstores. Visit mavenhousepress.com/our-books/otherwise-engaged for more information about the book or to read an excerpt. - March 24, 2016 - Maven House Press
President Obama Announces Commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund to Support Community College Student Exchanges Between the U.S. and Argentina
Today President Obama announced a new commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund that will create new partnerships to enhance regional cooperation and competiveness and provide new study abroad opportunities between the United States and Argentina. The commitment from CAF:... - March 23, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
Enhance Your OPV Operations at the Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology Conference in London
Join 2 expert led panel discussions at SMi’s Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology conference and exhibition, taking place in London, 29th - 30th June 2016. - March 20, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Leading Military and Industry Mortar Experts to Meet in London
SMi Group reports: (21.03.2016, London): Brochure is now released for SMi’s exclusive new conference on Mortar Systems Technology which will take place on the 29th and 30th June 2016 in London, UK. - March 20, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Reacting to Regulatory Systems and Change: ISPS to be Discussed at International Port Security 2016
SMi Group reports: SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st-2nd June. - March 20, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Islands Society Blog to Feature Expert Interviews
Island Voices provides senior policy makers and other leaders with a platform to share their perspectives on the most important policy issues impacting island communities around the world. - March 19, 2016 - Islands Society
Embracing Our Cuban Neighbors: A Smart Business Decision
A select regional delegation of more than 40 representatives from the public and private sectors from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia traveled to Havana on an official mission organized by VamosGlobal. The purpose of the mission was clear: to see the country and explore... - March 18, 2016 - VamosGlobal
William R. Latham Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William R. Latham of Victorville, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government military arena. About William R. Latham Dr. Latham has over 30 years... - March 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sugarman Launches Otto Warmbier Campaign
David Sugarman launched into the political/social activism spotlight in 2013 after he launched the #BringBaeBack campaign to raise awareness for American Kenneth Bae, who is imprisoned in North Korea. Sugarman’s goal in creating this campaign was to create more public support for the release of Bae. Through this initiative, Sugarman has met with top-tier government, political and social figures that include US Representative Charles Rangel (NY-D), and Reverend Jesse Jackson. - March 16, 2016 - SugarTime Records
Crowd Reviews Partnered with INSS to Announce: Top Cyber Experts from Israel and U.S. to Converge in Washington, DC on May 18-19, 2016
As cyber attacks on critical infrastructures and enterprises surge globally, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts will convene in Washington, DC on March 18-19 for the annual DCOI 2016 conference. The two-day event, hosted by George Washington University, offers technology... - March 16, 2016 - topseos.com
DSI Announces 2nd Annual Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce their 2nd Annual Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Summit occurring on May 18 & 19, 2016. With the central theme of “Dominating the Next Phase of EMS Warfare,” the summit will bring together senior leaders within DoD, Military... - March 16, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
"The Real President" by Noah Kaindama
A recently published book that examines issues of political power and governance. Set in the fictional African country of Lubanda, the book explores familiar questions many real African countries and citizens continue to grapple with as they either fight to create a true nation state or face life as pawns in a tyrant’s playground. - March 15, 2016 - Noah Kaindama, Author
Virginia to OK Electric Chair if Drugs Are Unavailable, But There’s an Alternative, Says John Banzhaf
Virginia’s legislature has just authorized the use of the electric chair when lethal-injection drugs aren’t available due to scarcities and sales restrictions caused by death penalty opponents, but many claim the language is vague and would invite a whole new round of litigation, reports the Washington Post. But there's a simple and inexpensive alternative, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf - March 14, 2016 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Learn How to Become Social Media Savvy Within Defence Next Month in London
SMi Training's CPD accredited masterclass: “Social Media and Defence: Rise of the Social Media Warriors” will take place on the 4th April 2016 in London, UK. - March 13, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Lance LoRusso, Author of "When Cops Kill" and "Peacemaking" to Speak at The Georgia Internal Affairs Investigators Association’s 2016 Spring Conference on March 15th
LoRusso’s Discussion to be on Current Trends in Use of Force and Critical Incident Investigation - March 12, 2016 - Lance LoRusso Books
DFBA Joins DHS, and DoD at Upcoming Annual Identity Management Symposium
On April 19th & 20th, 2016, senior leaders within DFBA, DHS, DoD, and the Intelligence Community will convene in Alexandria, VA, for two days of off the record briefings and informal discussions at Defense Strategies Institute’s 3rd Annual Identity Management Symposium. With the central... - March 12, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Air Mission Planning Update: Hear from Italian Air Force Staff, U.S. Air Force, NATO, UK MoD, French Air Force...
SMi Reports (2016.03.10, London, UK): On the 20-21th of April, the top leaders in air operations planning and air mission support from across the globe will gather in London for Air Mission Planning 2016. - March 12, 2016 - SAE Media Group
U.S. SatCom Capabilities and Requirement Unveiled This June in Arlington, Virginia - Registration Now Open for MilSatCom USA 2016
SMi Group reports: SMi, the organisers of Global MilSatCom, announce the launch of MilSatCom USA in Arlington, June 2016. - March 10, 2016 - SAE Media Group
NACCE Joins White House's TechHire Initiative
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship joins White House's TechHire Initiative; NACCE Invited to Participate in National Campaign to Rapidly Train Employees for Technology Jobs - March 09, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Registration is Now Open for SMi’s Mortar Systems Technology 2016
SMi Group reports: (07.03.2016, London): Registration is now open for SMi’s inaugural conference on Mortar Systems Technology which will take place on the 29th and 30th June 2016 in London, UK. - March 09, 2016 - SAE Media Group
U.S. Air Force Space Command Joins Speaker Line up for MilSpace Situational Awareness 2016
SMi Reports (07.03.2016, London, UK): U.S Air Force Space Command will be speaking at SMi’s Military Space Situational Awareness conference which takes place on 18th-19th April in London. - March 07, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released: Enhancing OPV Operations Through Advanced Future Technologies to be Discussed at Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology 2016
SMi Group reports: Registration is now open for SMi’s inaugural conference Offshore Patrol Vessels Technology which will take place in London on the 8th and 9th of June. - March 06, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Soldier Equipment Technology Advancement Forum 2016 (London, UK): a Preliminary List of Attendees Released. Registration Closing Soon.
SMi Group reports: SMi’s highly anticipated 2nd Soldier Equipment Technology Advancement Forum (SETAF) will take place in just over a week on the 14th and 15th March in London, UK. - March 06, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Italian Coastguard to Unveil Maritime Security and Security Controls at International Port Security 2016
SMi Group reports: SMi are delighted to announce the Italian Coastguard will join the speaker line-up at SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference which returns to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016. - March 06, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Army, Navy, and Air Force Unmanned Systems Leaders Convene for Summit in Alexandria, VA
On March 29 - 30, 2016, Defense Strategies Institute will host senior leaders from the U.S. military services, DoD, UKMoD, Industry and Academia at their 4th DoD Unmanned Systems Summit in Alexandria, VA. Over two days, discussions and dialogue on some of the most pressing initiatives, challenges, and research in the unmanned community will occur. - March 04, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Chempro Will Feature at Eastern Europe’s Most Focused Armoured Vehicles Meeting
SMi Group reports (02.03.2016): Future Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe will return to Prague, Czech Republic on the 17th-18th May for its’ second year. - March 04, 2016 - SAE Media Group
FCC Commissioner to Speak at CUE 2016 National Conference
CUE announced today that FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will address attendees at the 2016 National Conference, March 17-19, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. She will give a special presentation titled “Closing the Homework Gap” on Thursday, March 17 from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in... - March 03, 2016 - CUE
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Sun Fund Americas Signs Solar PPA in Jamaica
Sun Fund Americas, SRL, a renewable energy development company headquartered in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and concentrating on the Caribbean and Central American markets has signed a 20mw Solar Power Purchase Agreement in the island nation of Jamaica. The project represents an investment of $50 million. - February 25, 2016 - Sun Fund Americas
SMi Reports: SEA, German Army and Norwegian Defence Logistical Organisation to Join the Speaker Line-Up at SETAF 2016
SMi Group is delighted to welcome on board Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd (SEA), the latest speaker to sign up for SMi's 2nd annual Soldier Equipment and Technology Advancement Forum (SETAF) taking place 14-15 March in London. - February 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
SMi Reports: Czech Army, Poland, Estonia and Slovenia All to Reveal Armoured Vehicle Upgrade Plans in May
Returning to Prague on the 17th and 18th of May, this conference is Eastern Europe’s most focused and senior armoured vehicles meeting. - February 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
International Ports from Across the Globe Including Rotterdam and Long Beach Will Present at International Port Security 2016
SMi Group reports: SMi’s 7th annual International Port Security conference will return to London on the 1st and 2nd June 2016 - February 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group