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Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. to Operate Davis County Inspection / Maintenance Technical Center
Davis County has chosen to contract with Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. (WEP) to provide inspection services to Davis County motorists at the Vehicle Emissions Testing Center in Kaysville. County commissioners debated several options to provide the additional inspection services and... - December 15, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Rene H. Holden Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rene H. Holden of Harvest, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government space science. About Rene H. Holden Ms. Holden has over 25 years’ experience and over 8 years with... - December 14, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
VASTEC Expands to Serve Government Clients in Texas
VASTEC, a premier provider to the Federal government of scanning and digital services, records management systems and solutions, and Section 508 document accessibility, has opened an office in Dallas to better meet the increasing needs of government clients in Texas. “Our operations continue... - December 14, 2012 - VASTEC
WEP and TÜV SÜD Sign Business Cooperation Agreement
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. announced today that it has signed a business cooperation agreement with TÜV SÜD, a company headquartered in Germany that operates internationally with a wide knowledge in the field of periodical vehicle inspection. The complementary foundation of... - December 13, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Managed Care Advisors Wins U.S. Government Contract with Transportation Security Administration for Medical Case Management Services
Managed Care Advisors, Inc. (MCA), a woman-owned small business specializing in workers’ compensation case management services, employee benefits and disability management consulting, was awarded a $21 million contract over five years to provide workers’ compensation medical case... - December 12, 2012 - Managed Care Advisors
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim
Bashanda A. Peay, CPHT Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bashanda A. Peay, CPHT of Chesapeake, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government healthcare. About Bashanda A. Peay, CPHT Ms. Peay has over 6 years experience in the field of... - December 07, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Maldives Local Travel Agents Welcome Government’s Decision to Terminate GMR Contract of Male’ International Airport
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) remains committed to their members and building a sub-segment within the tourism industry that caters to the local travel agents’ needs. Today local travel agents play a vital role in the development of Maldivian Tourism as a... - November 29, 2012 - MATATO
Removal of Oregon Mugshots Now Offered by InternetReputation.com
InternetReputation.com announces a new service that guarantees removal of mugshots from Oregon.Arrests.org. - November 26, 2012 - InternetReputation.com
MEGT Reinvests Government Money in the Community
When the Australian Government announced the additional Kickstart funding for small and medium sized Building and Construction trades on 23rd October, a community-based not-for-profit organisation, MEGT, decided to pass on the funding they receive – and add to it. Colin McCabe, General... - November 22, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Unemployment is Falling as Scottish Recovery Continues, Says Trust Deed Company
New employment figures show Scotland’s Economic Recovery Plan is working well, vindicating the Government’s "robust action" to support jobs, skills and training, says Debt Solutions Company Scottish Trust Deed. - November 21, 2012 - Simple Financial Solutions Limited
Belkin Smart Card Reader Achieves FIPS 201 Certification
Federal Security Standard Assures Iron-clad Security and Reliability for Government Organizations. - November 18, 2012 - Belkin
Special Operations Forces Leadership to Present on November 27-28 in Alexandria, VA
The eagerly anticipated Special Operations Symposium originally scheduled for Oct. 30-31 in Alexandria, VA has been re-scheduled for November 27-28, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Structural Engineering Firm Weidlinger Presents 11 Papers at SAVE Symposium
Weidlinger engineers presented current research on infrastructure security and other topics at the 83rd Shock and Vibration Symposium in New Orleans; Weidlinger Principal Dr. Mohammed Ettouney hosted a daylong special session on the security of critical infrastructure - November 14, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
ESII Allows the Dematerialized Legal Display in City Hall
ESII innovates by allowing access to the documents submitted to legal display (building permits, wedding publication dates, opening of hunting seasons ...) on an interactive touch screen. - November 10, 2012 - ESII
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer
Out Military Launches OutMilitaryNews.com
Out Military News: News for and About Out Military - November 06, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Bread and Roses Heritage Committee Releases New Festival Video
Release of the official video capturing the 2012 Bread and Roses Heritage Festival on Labor Day on the Lawrence Common. - November 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Barney’s Beanery Turns Up the Election Heat with "Rock the Beer Vote"
Patrons of the Legendary Los Angeles Area RoadHouse Cast the Vote for Their Favorite Presidential Candidates by Hitting the Taps - November 01, 2012 - Barney's Beanery
Minister Promotes UK's Role in Global Border Security at the First Borderpol Conference and Expo
Borderpol's inaugural conference and expo, co-hosted by the UK's Border Force, was held in central London, last week. Keynote speeches were delivered by Mark Harper the UK Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and Tony Smith, the... - October 28, 2012 - BORDERPOL
4-Day Quality Learning Seminar Lead by David P. Langford - Nov. 14-17, 2012
Tired of doing the same thing and expecting a different result? Join David P. Langford for an intensive, interactive learning experience. Learn to create a state-of-the-art common core learning system. Learn how 60 Quality Improvement tools and 23 Lean tools can combine to create a new dynamic learning environment. Learn to create intrinsic motivation environments that reduce or eliminate behavior problems. - October 24, 2012 - Langford International, Inc.
Rita K. Hill Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rita K. Hill of Guymon, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government emergency services. About Rita K. Hill Ms. Hill has over 17 years experience in the field of emergency... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Art Drew for President Announces His Campaign Promises for the 2012 Presidential Race
Says Stop Outsourcing, Bring American Jobs Home to America and Drop "Obama Care" Do Health Care Over - October 22, 2012 - Art Drew for President
Rocky Mountain ADA Center Advises Citizens with Disabilities of Their Rights for Accessible Voting
ADA Ensures all Americans, Including the 1.15 Million People with Disabilities in the Rocky Mountain Region, Receive Equal Access to Barrier Free Voting. - October 20, 2012 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
VASTEC Now Offers Free Comprehensive Section 508 Web Accessibility Analysis
VASTEC is proud to announce it now offers free comprehensive web accessibility analysis through its partnership with the Bureau of Internet Accessibility (BoIA). Through this service now available at VASTEC.com, organizations can quickly assess the accessibility levels of their site, gaining better... - October 17, 2012 - VASTEC
The Honorable Michael Sheehan to Address New Policy and Resources in Support of SOF Efforts to Confront Emerging Challenges
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, The Honorable Michael Sheehan will deliver keynote remarks at Defense Strategies Institute's SOF Symposium taking place October 30 & 31, 2012 in Alexandria, VA. - October 13, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Guidance Published on Basic Land and Property Unit Polygons
Significant efficiency savings are identified in a new report on the creation of BLPU Polygons. - October 13, 2012 - GeoPlace
gbtimes Reports on China’s Leadership Change
On November 8, 2012, the Communist Party of China will convene the 18th Party Congress, during which the new Central Committee will be elected. The Central Committee, in turn, elects the 25-member Politburo, from whose members the Standing Committee, China’s top decision-making body, are chosen. Xi Jinping, a member of China’s fifth-generation of political leaders, is widely tipped to replace General Secretary Hu Jintao. - October 13, 2012 - gbtimes - The Third Angle
Albert Bottoms, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Albert Bottoms of Charlottesville, Virginia, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Biography of the Month for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Defense. About Albert Bottoms Albert Bottoms was born in Montclair, New... - October 12, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Capita's 2nd National Housing Chief Executives Forum
Capita's 2nd National Housing Chief Executives Forum is taking place on Tuesday, 27th November 2012 in Central London. - October 11, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Oliver Yarbrough Will be a Featured Speaker at the APTAC 2012 Fall Training Conference
Managing Partner and Chief Rainmaker of Rainmaker Growth Partners, Oliver Yarbrough, will be leading a session titled, “Marketing & Branding Yourself on LinkedIn for Government Contractors.” - October 10, 2012 - Rainmaker Growth Partners
Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom
Childhood obesity is a troublesome component to the obesity epidemic that faces our nation. As a National Strategic Partner to the USDA, Positive Promotions supports their school nutrition initiative to combat obesity through nutrition education in schools. Positive Promotions is proud to present an exclusively designed line of nutrition education tools and resources that support the USDA’s slogan “the school day just got healthier” as well as the national MyPlate and Let’s Move campaigns. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Author Lucien Khodeir Publishes Two eBooks Then Alerts Every Senator and Every Elected Representative in Canada of the Deficiencies of Canada’s Child-Support Guidelines
Khodeir cautions: “Since May 1997, Canada’s child-support guidelines have been responsible for causing damages to 340,000 divorced parents at the alarming rate of $100 million every month. Those damages will reach the $20 billion mark by the end of 2013 and undoubtedly classify Canada’s child-support guidelines as the longest-running most expensive scandal in the history of Canadian politics.” - October 08, 2012 - Khodeir Books
Brixtel Corporation Awarded USAF Contract to Provide Flight Data Input/Output Systems
The systems will be configured to meet specific performance and space requirements prior to assembling. Each unit will be programmed and assembled at Brixtel’s integrated design, development and production facility. - October 07, 2012 - Brixtel Corporation
Go Mini's Announces Major Franchise Conversion Launch
Go Mini's, a leading portable storage container and moving company announced today the successful completion of its conversion from a dealership organization to a franchise organization. - October 06, 2012 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
MEGT Welcomes Mindanao Visitors
Australia’s world’s best practice model of education leading to employment will be on show in October when 12 delegates from TVET Institutions and supporting organisations in Mindanao in the Philippines will visit Australia. - September 28, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Precise Biometrics and Thursby Software Deliver Ergonomic Security Solution for Federal iPad and iPhone Users
The Tactivo™ case and PKard® Reader app combined solution drives value for Department of Defense commands and Federal agencies as they seek to provide users with secure and convenient Web access from today’s ubiquitous Apple mobile devices. - September 28, 2012 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
NY Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler Appears on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” Friday, 9/28 at 1 p.m. ET
New York Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler (www.RonaldKessler.com) to appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss his new book, “The Secrets of the FBI,” which reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded privileged... - September 26, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
HR 218 Connecticut LEOSA Retired Police Officers Qualification & ID
Retired police and other qualifying law enforcement officers may carry their approved firearms nationally under The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 and the LEOS Improvement Act of 2010 and 2013. The required training is offered by Herbert Furhman of HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center, located at 280 Kent Road in New Milford, Connecticut. - September 24, 2012 - HF LearnSafety Firearms & Security Officer Training Center
Source-Omega Claims JAMA Meta-Study Unethical; Calls for Ban of the Word Omega-3 on Drug Labels
Source-Omega says the Food and Drug Administration may need to ban the use of the word omega-3 on all drug labels and descriptions. That is, if omega-3 is only a food word. This is at issue because the company says the September 12th JAMA study also misleads those benefiting from current... - September 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
New Site Lets Users Donate to Obama for Free
New site, released today lets users donate to the Obama campaign for free - by shopping on Amazon.com. - September 20, 2012 - AppLaunch
BORDERPOL Confirm New Speakers for October Conference
BORDERPOL, the World’s Border Organization, announce the latest experts and border agency participation to the high profile conference, with new speakers participating in the inaugural conference in London this October talking about border protection issues and challenges. - September 20, 2012 - BORDERPOL
Rentricity Selected by The Artemis Project™ as a 2012 Top 50 Water Company
Rentricity is pleased to announce that it has been chosen for the 2012 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Listing.™ "The Artemis Top 50 is the water industry’s benchmark for innovation that will matter. It identifies the new solutions that will meet the world's water challenges,”... - September 14, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience's Blast-Protection Solution for Building Facades Protects Critical Facilities and Personnel
With ever-increasing threats and always-decreasing budgets in mind, Bayer MaterialScience has developed a new innovative blast-mitigating system for critical buildings and other structures that can be tailored to protect against a range of threat levels. The Hygard polycarbonate laminate system can... - September 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
WBB Announces New Brand
Re-branding of Leading Government Solutions Provider Stimulates Buzz in the Marketplace - September 01, 2012 - WBB
Senior Military and DoD Leaders to Convene to Address Critical Tactical Communications Efforts
Senior Leaders from the with DoD, JTRS, USSOCOM, G 3/5/7, PEO-C3T, CERDEC, NRL, and several other critical offices will convene at Defense Strategies Institute's upcoming Town Hall Military Tactical Communications Summit, September 19 - 20, 2012 in Alexandria, VA. - August 31, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute