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Cannapages Publishes World's First Phone Book of Legal & Regulated Cannabis Shops in Colorado
Cannapages, Colorado's oldest cannabis directory, has released the definitive phone book for the new recreational market, with a list of all current and future stores for 21+ clientele. A recognized staple in the local community, this is the first independent publication for the Denver-based company after years of monthly sections in multiple magazines. The directory also features contributors Ry Prichard, formerly of Kind Reviews, and Herbal Synergy Labs (annual High Times Cannabis Cup). - January 21, 2014 - Cannapages.com
DoD Leaders to Convene for Unmanned Systems Summit
With the newly released "DoD Unmanned Systems Roadmap," Senior Leaders from within OSD, Army, Navy, and Air Force will join members from academia and industry in a Town Hall forum March 25 -26, 2014 in Alexandria, VA, hosted by DSI, to discuss and debate the most pressing mission critical needs, and next-steps in the evolution of the use of unmanned systems. - January 21, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
David Pond Reappointed by Governor McCrory to NC Board of Examiners
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced that David L. Pond, PE, Executive Vice President, has been reappointed by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Pond was initially appointed to serve in 2007, and with this... - January 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
CipherPoint Partners with DocPoint Solutions to Provide Data Encryption Software to Government and Enterprise Organizations
Reseller relationship enables integrator to offer best-in-class data encryption software to enhance the security of the Microsoft SharePoint environment. - January 15, 2014 - CipherPoint Software, Inc.
Affordable Care Act Compliance for Small Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs concerned about adjusting to new responsibilities and reporting requirements imposed by the Affordable Care Act can take advantage of a free 60-day trial of the services offered by Pinpay Payroll Express. - January 15, 2014 - Pinpay Payroll Express
Free Help Offered to Public Safety Agencies for IPAWS Sign-Up
Galain Solutions, an alert, warning, and mass notification consultancy, is offering to help local public safety agencies become part of new federal alerting initiatives at no charge. Galain consultants will guide agencies through the process of becoming an “alerting authority” for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). - January 15, 2014 - Galain Solutions, Inc.
DSI's Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium Supporting the Future in Chem-Bio Defense
Defense Strategies Institute announces the 2nd Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium, March 17 -18, 2014 in Alexandria, VA. - January 09, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
SIIA Blasts Postal Commission Approval of 6 Percent Rate Increase
Trade Group will Explore Options to Appeal or Limit this Unjustified Increase in 2014. - January 09, 2014 - SIIA
Money Journal Announces Best Real Estate Markets
As the U.S. housing market makes a major recovery from its downfall, Money Journal releases its annual best real estate markets forecasts for 2014. - January 08, 2014 - Money Journal
Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
MilitaryAtv.com to Provide Support for Shot Show 2014
MilitaryAtv.com to provide range support vehicles for the 2014 SHOT Show® Industry Days at the Range™. - December 30, 2013 - MilitaryAtv.com
Senators Review Long Term Care Insurance Market Expansion
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging listened to advocates for an individual mandate to buy long term care insurance, an unlikely prospect reports the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 21, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Chief of Police Invites California Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas to Santa Paula
Dr. Robert Ornelas is pretty big. He has performed for the prime minister of Israel and he has a record out. Yesterday's event was great. It was an opportunity for the youth to come out and interact with law enforcement, local churches and community. - December 18, 2013 - Elite TV News
Capita Announce Details of Their National Digital Working in the Criminal Justice System Conference
This conference focuses on the integration of digital working across Police, HM Courts and Tribunals Service and the Crown Prosecution Service and draws together the key agencies charged with delivering the reforms. - December 12, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Texas TEA Party Leader Endorses Konni Burton for Texas Senate
In a surprise announcement today, TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, announced his personal endorsement of Konni Burton for Texas Senate District 10 in Tarrant County. Kinzie is known as someone who rarely gives his personal endorsement, reserving it for those candidates who have exhibited... - December 05, 2013 - TEAParty911.com
RetargetingAgency.com Launches First “Affordable Care Act” Search Retargeting Marketing Program
Search Engine traffic dramatically increasing for search terms related to “Healthcare Reform,” “Obamacare” and “Cheap Insurance Plans.” - December 03, 2013 - Retargeting Agency
Belkin Releases Secure Headset Adapter as the Ideal Security Solution for Classified Discussions Held Where Computers Are Present
New Secure Headset Adapter is the Only Solution on the Market That Enables Use of Analog Devices in a Secure Environment to Help Thwart Cyber Attacks and Other Security Breaches - November 23, 2013 - Belkin
Voicebrook Announces New Client Acquisitions
Voicebrook continues to be the industry leading choice for pathology departments using voice recognition. - November 22, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Loui Consulting Group Inc Successfully Submits Bid for GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services( OASIS)
LOUi Consulting Group Inc (LCGI) has successfully submitted their GSA OASIS Small Business proposal for pools #1 and #3. LCGI is currently working to build a team for work under this GSA Multiple Award Schedule. OASIS is expected to award over $60B in contracts for products and services under this... - November 21, 2013 - Loui Consulting Group Inc
Thursby Releases Secure Email for iPad and iPhone on Apple’s App Store
Thursby Software announced the immediate availability of its PKard® Mail secure email app on Apple’s App Store. Although modeled on the familiar native user interface of Apple’s native mail program, PKard Mail goes beyond by adding complete support for US Government CAC and PIV... - November 19, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Bianca Porrino Received a Letter from the Human Right Campaign, Thanking Her for Her Active Support in Passing Marriage Equality Laws in Hawaii
"Love is pure in all its forms and we are a giant step closer to gaining marriage equality for all. Now same-sex couples gain even more advantage as they can celebrate their union in a grand way with a beautiful destination wedding in Hawaii.” -Bianca Porrino - November 18, 2013 - Bianca Weddings
Mobile Awareness Announces MobileTRAQ Vue Integrated with TireStat TPMS
Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced the release of MobileTRAQ Vue, integrated with TireStat TPMS sensors, creating the most advanced tire pressure management system ever available for commercial trucks. - November 15, 2013 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Belkin Boosts Usability, Reliability, and Security by Adding New Secure DVI-I KVM to Its Product Portfolio
New KVM Switch Technology Features Designated Desktop Controller Unit Port, Enabling Easy and Intuitive KVM Operation and True Data Path Isolation Between Systems and Networks - November 15, 2013 - Belkin
I-601A Provisional Waiver: Statistics and Reality
Provisional Waiver Attorney Alena Shautsova discusses recent USCIS statistics on provisional I-601A waiver applications and reasons for lack of success of the program. - November 12, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Kindle Single Sheds New Light on Oswald’s Childhood, Family
Award-winning Journalist Partners with Vook to Publish New Book on the Origins of a Tragedy. - November 12, 2013 - Vook
Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series
"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association
James Stewart's American Spirit Foundation to Launch "Citizen's Whistleblower Network" on YouTube
A foundation which is developing and applying creative solutions to critical challenges facing America. - November 05, 2013 - Oolygallies
Local Elections in Kosovo 2013 - iVote Demokra Enables Live Stream of Preliminary Results and Turnout
The November 3rd local elections in Kosovo have been processed using iVote Demokra technology. The results and turnout have been also available on a mobile app for iOS and Android based mobile devices. - November 05, 2013 - iVote
Belkin Receives EAL 4+ Certification for DVI-I KVM and Secure KM Product Portfolio
Belkin’s Award-Winning KVM Switches Receive Common Criteria Certificate, Providing Government Buyers with Assurance Based on Stringent Computer Security Requirements - November 02, 2013 - Belkin
US Border Security Summit Convenes in Two Weeks
In two weeks leading US, Canadian and Mexican Partners will address the most pressing technology and policy issues effecting US Border Security. This 2nd Annual exclusive educational and training US Border Security "Town Hall" Summit will expand on this years theme "Enhancing Security for Trade, Travel & Commerce" - October 31, 2013 - Defense Strategies Institute
Storage Made Easy & ThinkOn Partner to Provide Universal Cloud Storage Access
ThinkOn, a Canada-based cloud provider, ensures Canadian sovereignty over all information. - October 24, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Fear That Enabled Increased Government Surveillance Now Driving Demands for Privacy
While the overwhelming desire for safety following 9/11 opened the door to extensive government surveillance, revelations made by former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden has brought the right to privacy back into the spotlight. - October 24, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
Novus Origo Awarded 5 Year Training Services Contract with the Veterans Administration
Novus Origo LLC, a San Diego based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Management Consulting and Training Solutions Services, announces the award of a five (5) year contract by the Veterans Administration to provide Web Based Training Design and Development... - October 22, 2013 - Novus Origo, LLC
US Business Breaks the Ice with Myanmar (Burma)
A 37 year prohibition preventing US firms from doing business in Myanmar (Burma) ended when Soft Power Solutions was registered to do business with the government of Myanmar. - October 20, 2013 - Soft Power Solutions, LLC
Ziad Abdelnour and the Financial Policy Council - Private Regulation as an Alternative to Government Regulation
Ziad Abdelnour, Founder and President of the Financial Policy Council, is holding an event that will focus on Private Regulation as an alternative to Government Regulation. The event will also feature Dr. Edward Stringham as the guest speaker. The event is Monday, 18 November 2013 6:00 - 9:00 pm at The Graduate Center / CUNY at 365 Fifth Avenue at The Elebash Recital Hall. - October 19, 2013 - Financial Policy Council
ThinkB!G.LearnSmart Awarded 5-Year GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract for Adobe Authorized Certification Training to Government Workforce
ThinkB!G award offers technical training on Adobe, Apple, eLearning, web & mobile development to government nationwide. - October 19, 2013 - ThinkBIG
Armored Shield Technologies Obtains Settlement of Intellectual Property Claims Against Superior Communications Systems, Inc. and Network Integrity Systems, Inc.
Armored Shield™ Technologies, Inc, the leading provider of Secure Protective Distribution Systems and developer of Secure Passive Optical Networks (SPON) and information technology (IT) and professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies, announced today that it... - October 18, 2013 - Armored Shield Technologies, Inc
Hexagon Geosystems Signs Agreement to Acquire Devex
Hexagon Geosystems will strengthen its market position and technology in the mining industry by complementing its well established Leica Geosystems Mining business with the acquisition of Devex. Devex, based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil has a leading market position in the South American market, serving the mining industry with automation solutions for mining operators. - October 18, 2013 - Leica Geosystems Mining
Hurricane Protection Professionals to Meet in Pensacola
Frank Browning, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that a meeting will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel on November the 8th. - October 18, 2013 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Thursby Expands Secure Mobility Ecosystem for U.S. Government CAC, PIV, iPad and iPhone Users with Juniper Networks, Acronis and Silanis
Thursby Software, the market leader in secure Apple enterprise integration has partnered with Juniper Networks, the industry leader in network innovation, Acronis, a leading provider of data protection solutions, and Silanis, a leading electronic signature provider to combine their respective... - October 15, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers is Recognized by Mayor Parker a Valuable Partner in the New DROPoff Houston e-Waste Recycling Program
Local self storage facilities partner with the City of Houston and GREENspot DROPoff to accept residents' electronic waste free of charge to be responsibly recycled thereby keeping dangerous materials out of landfills and streams. - October 11, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ Mobile NFC Campaign Solution Will Help Reyes Campaign Team Reach Out to Voters in Austin, TX
Aspiring politician Rico Reyes is partnering with start-up CAMINTEL in his bid for election to the Texas state legislature. Mr. Reyes' team will deploy the CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ mobile campaign solution to connect with younger voters forming an influential minority among the diverse population of Austin's House District 50. Touch2Vote™ is an important component of CAMINTEL's "engagement marketing" platform, which leverages the power of smartphones to extend the reach of conventional marketing. - October 09, 2013 - CAMINTEL
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’13 – The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Company Set to Demonstrate New Structured Results Entry Module - October 09, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Dr. Paul M. Parker Weighs in as Congress Introduces Bill to Educate Cancer Patients About Breast Reconstruction Options
Congress is considering a bill that would educate cancer patients about breast reconstruction procedures. Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul M. Parker from Parker Center for Plastic Surgery can discuss your options with you. - October 08, 2013 - Parker Center for Plastic Surgery
World BORDERPOL Congress Workshops Deliver Enhanced Learning and Co-Operation
The World BORDERPOL Congress, as part of the only multi-jurisdictional transnational platform where the border protection, management and security industry policy-makers and practitioners convene to discuss the international challenges faced in protecting countries borders, will be hosting a series of workshops designed for greater co-operation and collaboration. - October 05, 2013 - BORDERPOL
Legislature Honors Reviva Labs for Aiding U.S. Soldiers
For aid to American troops overseas, and for other public services, Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., has been honored by the full Legislature of the State of New Jersey. The honor was in a joint legislative resolution recently by the Senate and General Assembly, and signed by both the President of... - October 04, 2013 - Reviva Labs
“Security and the Myth of Privacy” Discussed at Center Club Government Contracting Breakfast October 23, 2013
The topic of the upcoming Government Contracting Breakfast from the Center Club on October 23, 2013 is “Security and the Myth of Privacy” where the questions brought up during the recent Snowden affair will be addressed and discussed. - October 04, 2013 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Awarded $750,000 Grant from the State of Texas to Provide Therapy to Underserved Children
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Inc., will use a $750,000 state grant to provide therapy to underserved children who live in Austin and the surrounding areas. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Storage Made Easy Provides Universal Secure Access for Cloudian Storage Clients
Storage Made Easy today announced that it now makes it easier than ever for customers of Cloudian, the market-leading cloud storage company, to access their cloud files no matter their device or location. - October 02, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Government Contracting Institute Hosting a Happy Hour at bwtech@UMBC on Monday October 7, 2013
The happy hour to celebrate that the Government Contracting Institute completed their first series and announce the upcoming class series is sponsored by Whiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP. - October 02, 2013 - Government Contracting Institute