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Col. George Satterthwaite II, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Col. George Satterthwaite II of Fort Washington, Maryland has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. About Col. George Satterthwaite II Col. - August 31, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Ambassador James Jeffrey Joins Senior Officials to Discuss Next Steps for the Special Operations Community
Defense Strategies Institute will convene a SOF Symposium on October 30-31 in Washington, DC. The Symposium will feature senior level officials from USSOCOM, OSD, TSOC’s, Component Commands, as well as the officials involved in diplomatic and humanitarian mission leadership. The symposium also invites the defense industrial community as well as the academic community that work diligently to provide solutions for the US Government. - August 29, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Officials from U.S. Embassy in Gambia to Attend Upcoming Oil & Gas Summit Africa
CDM Media announced today that officials from the U.S. Embassy in Banjul, Gambia, Ambassador Edward M. Alford and Deputy Chief of Mission Richard Yoneoka, will attend the Oil & Gas Summit Africa, Aug. 26-28, 2012, in Serrekunda, Gambia. The Oil & Gas Summit Africa is an exclusive event for... - August 26, 2012 - CDM Media
Support Israel Event Held in Port au Prince, Haiti
Cross to Light hosted the first “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” support Israel event at the Delmas Mayor’s house in Port au Prince, Haiti where community leaders and people from various churches came out to show their support and pray for the peace of Israel. - August 24, 2012 - Cross to Light
GeoPlace Exemplar Awards Attracts Heavyweight Support
The annual GeoPlace Exemplar Awards has secured some significant backing - August 24, 2012 - GeoPlace
Live Streaming Will Change Emergency Management Agencies Operations
A new technology has the potential to forever change the way emergency management agencies operate. A new company called trainlu has launched an application to train first responders through a training video on demand system. The application streams training videos securely to every iPhone, iPad,... - August 17, 2012 - trainlu, LLC
Operation Kidsafe First Fingerprinting Station Location in Canada to be in Calgary
Operation Kidsafe announces the first Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in Calgary starting in September 12, 2012. That location is in Calgary, Alberta at Charlesglen Toyota Scion 7687 110 Avenue NW Calgary AB T3R1R8 403-241-0888. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - August 16, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Iowa State Fair with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
Abortion billboard trucks hit the streets of Des Moines in a campaign to bring a powerful pro-life message to Iowa voters in advance of the November 6 elections. - August 12, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith Becomes 40th Co-Sponsor of H.R. 3760 Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December, and 7 of the Garden State’s 13 Congressmen have joined him in signing on. - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Landmark Victory Denying Absolute Judicial Immunity for Cook County Board of Review
Landmark ruling was issued in the Northern District of Illinois (case #10cv 6682) denying the Cook County Board of Review and by extension possibly other county agencies, quasi-judicial immunity for alleged Constitutional violations. - August 08, 2012 - Law Offices of R. Tamara de Silva
South Coast Surety Announces Its Largest Single Month in Production
With the surety industry looking to find sources of premium South Coast Surety is very pleased to have generated their largest amount of monthly premium ever. South Coast Surety appreciates the accounts and many brokers that have helped them breach their prior record. - August 08, 2012 - South Coast Surety
Voicebrook to Exhibit at SUG 2012 Annual Conference and Exhibition
Company to demonstrate industry-leading solutions for PowerPath® and CoPathPlus™ - August 07, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Northern Virginia with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Northern Virginia from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Colorado Springs with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Colorado Springs from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
New Business Opens in the Village of Lynwood
The village of Lynwood is home to a new electronic recycling center. Lynwood Recycling is offering free pick-up or you can drop off electronics at there location: 21540 Lincoln Highway Lynwood, IL 708-757-7300. Lynwood Recycling Center caters to individuals as well as businesses and will recycle... - July 31, 2012 - Lynwood Recycling Center
Capita's National Conference on Preventing Deaths in Police Care - Monday 26th November in Central London
With a renewed focus from the IPCC on the importance of managing risk effectively, and with the recent release of the ACPO Safer Detention and Handling of Persons in Police Custody, Capita’s 13th National Preventing Deaths in Police Care conference comes at a critical time. - July 29, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Capita Release Details of Their 2nd National Tackling Tenancy Fraud Conference
Capita’s 2nd National Tackling Tenancy Fraud Conference explores ways to cut down on fraud in your local area allowing you to make best use of your social housing stock in a way which best meets the needs of your tenants. - July 28, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Government Technology & Services Coalition Celebrates First Year with Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff & Releases Inaugural Annual Report
The Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC), the premier organization for small and mid-sized companies in homeland and national security today released its Inaugural Annual Report. The group celebrated their meteoric rise to over 90 member companies at their anniversary celebration... - July 26, 2012 - Government Technology & Services Coalition
Somnath Bhattacharyya Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Somnath Bhattacharyya, of Winchester, Virginia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government/Construction/Highway Design. About Somnath Bhattacharyya Somnath Bhattacharyya earned his B.S. in... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Jumping Pages Releases “The House that Went on Strike” Interactive Book App for iPad
Legendary House "mom", former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Pat Schroeder narrates "The House that Went on Strike", an original rhyming, interactive and musical story for the iPad that teaches kids (and their parents) respect for the household. Schroeder leads a modern day movement of a house and its appliances going on strike against its errant family to win respect! - July 25, 2012 - Jumping Pages
“Boroughs”-Area Communities Receive State Funding for New Park System
Four neighboring municipalities are collaborating on a plan to promote open space. - July 23, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Edgar Whitley from London School of Economics and Political Science to Chair BORDERPOL Panel Discussion on Schengen
Edgar Whitley, Reader in Information Systems in the Information Systems and Innovation Group of the Department of Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science will chair and moderate the highly anticipated panel discussion at the BORDERPOL Conference in London. - July 22, 2012 - BORDERPOL
Capita Announce Details of Their National Public Service Reform Scotland Conference
Capita’s National Public Service Reform Scotland Conference focuses on innovative work being done to drive forward service integration, increase preventative working and secure continuous improvement across public services in Scotland. - July 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Pima County Sheriff Candidate Terry Frederick Investigates ATT Constitution Attack
As a former Pima County Deputy Sheriff, private investigator, and current candidate for Sheriff in Pima County, Terry Frederick has grown concerned about the upcoming United Nations’ Arms Trade Treaty. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has promised to sign the treaty at the U.N. on July 27th. Terry Frederick says, “The ATT is described by supporters as a way to minimize war between nations, but far more is hidden beneath the surface. At risk is the second amendment in our Constitution.” - July 20, 2012 - frederickforsheriff.com
Local Legend Running for Orange Beach City Council
What would you think of a woman who in her life had already: Obtained a Master Degree, Been licensed as a 100-ton boat Captain, Owned her own business, Won government elections, Currently a Board Member of a hospital and even had a day Proclaimed in her honor? Well Iris Ethridge says "The Best... - July 20, 2012 - Ethridge Campaign Committee
Poll Targets New Issue in Presidential Race
Consensus Research Group analysis of July 2012 poll data points to the "government-banking complex" as the new enemy in the minds of voters in this year's presidential elections. - July 17, 2012 - Consensus Research Group Inc.
"The Next Perfect Storm" Descends Upon Las Vegas
Patrick Bet-David, CEO of People Helping People, and Former Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum to Address Nation’s Financial Planners. - July 15, 2012 - People Helping People (PHP)
"Unfunded Liability for So-Called 'Self Funders’ Will Not Go Away" - A Response to the Governments Proposed Social Care Insurance Scheme
Rob Dolbear, Finance Director for Bridgefast Property Services (a HCR Group company) specialising in providing property sales management, home-move services and advance funding to retired homeowners, explores the holes in the Governments proposed social care insurance scheme. - July 14, 2012 - HCR Group
Guardian Watch™ Leading Efforts to Complement New Legislation Promoting Safer Communities in Georgia
In response to new measures recently signed into law by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Augusta-based Guardian Watch™ is proud to complement the State’s efforts in enacting comprehensive safety reforms by improving return on corrections spending and enhancing overall public safety. The... - July 12, 2012 - Guardian Watch, LLC.
Auspex Technologies Teams with Ixia to Demonstrate Agency IPv6 Transition Architecture at World IPv6 Launch Event
Joint Test Event Organized to Demonstrate IPv6/IPv4 Dual-Stack Application Performance to Mark the World IPv6 Day - July 11, 2012 - Auspex Technologies, LLC
U.S. Military, Government, Academic and Industry Leaders to Convene to Discuss and Debate Improving the Efficiency and Effectivness of Military Tactical Communications
On Sept. 19 -20, 2012, at the Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA, Defense Strategies Institute will bring together stakeholders across the U.S. Military, Government, Academic, and Private Sector to discuss and debate some of the most challenging subjects involved in successfully deploying military tactical communications in an efficient and effective manner. The Summit will benefit the 501c3 Wounded Warrior Project. - July 10, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Ron Cika, Broker Coral Shores Realty, Florida Realtors Discuss Real Estate Issues with Florida Leaders and Governor Rick Scott
Ron Cika, Broker of Coral Shores Realty Inc. located in Plantation, Florida, joined top real estate brokers and Realtors from across Florida in Tallahassee to meet with Governor Rick Scott and other top officials. Cika and other brokers discussed a number of issues that affect all Floridians and... - July 06, 2012 - Coral Shores Realty
Dr. Kipp Van Camp: Supreme Court Decision is More Bad Medicine for Ailing US Healthcare System
Dr. Kipp Van Camp, an Interventional Radiologist and author of Misdiagnosis-A Practicing Physician’s Case Study in Health Care Reform, is neither surprised nor enthusiastic about the US Supreme Court's health care ruling. - July 06, 2012 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
OCA Concerned About Security Breach at Metcalf Street Juvenile Remand Centre: Office Calls for Thorough Investigation
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) is concerned by reports that a 15 year old male juvenile of the Metcalf Street Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston has escaped. The OCA is particularly concerned that the juvenile was able to breach the Department of Correctional Services’... - July 03, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Steven Juneau to Serve Indian Country from BIA Office of Justice Services
Lamar Associates confirmed today that Steven Juneau, CEO of the Indian Country Training Division, has accepted a position as Deputy Associate Director of Operations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Justice Services (OJS). In this capacity, Mr. Juneau will be continuing what has been a... - June 29, 2012 - Lamar Associates
BORDERPOL Launch Preliminary Conference Programme
BORDERPOL, the World Border Organisation, has launched the preliminary programme of its first annual conference being held in London, UK from 16th to 17th October and includes many leading international organisations and active senior border agency speakers. - June 29, 2012 - BORDERPOL
SkyREPORT’s Interface Builder Now Offers More File Formats and Even Greater Efficiency
SkySparc, the financial consulting firm, has further enhanced the functionality of its SkyREPORT platform to offer even greater flexibility and efficiency when building interfaces between different systems and data sets. - June 28, 2012 - SkySparc
Thursby PKard Reader Apple iPad/iPhone CAC/PIV Secure Browser Earns FIPS 140-2 Validation
Thursby Software Systems today announced that its free PKard® Reader app for secure web browsing has been awarded the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 validation. PKard Reader is the first iPad/iPhone browser to earn this important industry distinction. - June 26, 2012 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Hollywood, Autism Pioneers Answer “What’s Next” for Autistic Kids Aging Out of the System
As an estimated half-million autistic kids begin to come of age in the United States, the world is watching a group of producers, writers, actors and community leaders who gathered together Friday at Exceptional Minds studio to address the next uncharted frontier in autism. Exceptional Minds started in September 2011 as a vocational school and working studio for young adults on the spectrum. - June 24, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Yorktown University Offers Free Access to Lecture "The Relevance of the Critique of Government by the Physiocrats"
“The Relevance of the Critique of Government by the Physiocrats,” by economist Dr. William Luckey is offered in a series of nine free lectures by Yorktown University released today. The Physiocrats, an 18th century French school of Economics that demonstrated that government tax... - June 20, 2012 - Yorktown University
Dr. Arthur Laffer's "Program for Prosperity" Released Today
Dr. Arthur Laffer, a leading advocate of Supply-side Economics, outlines his "Program for Prosperity" in a series of nine free lectures released to the public today by Yorktown University. - June 20, 2012 - Yorktown University
Simply Business Skills Launches Free-to-Join Employability Taxonomy Initiative Allowing Businesses and Universities to Talk the Same Language for the Benefit of UK PLC
Simply Business Skills launches free-to-join Employability Skills Initiative (ETI) during the "Employability and the Graduate Labour Market" conference at the University of Leicester on Friday 22nd June 2012. John Hamlen, Operations Director of Simply Business Skills said: "Earlier... - June 20, 2012 - Simply Business Skills Limited
Yorktown University Offers Free Online Lecture "Why Study the History of Art?"
A free online lecture on “Why Study the History of Art?” is being offered as a public service by Yorktown University, a Denver, Colorado-based accredited Internet university rooted in the philosophy of limited government of the Founding Fathers, the Judaeo-Christian tradition and... - June 20, 2012 - Yorktown University
Global Digital Forensics Provides Expert eDiscovery Guidance as the Courts Establish New Guidelines for Legal Counsel
Electronic discovery firm Global Digital Forensics handles the complex process of securing Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and places its clients in an advantageous position as judges demand better eDiscovery practices. - June 20, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics
The City of Milpitas Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates LLC has been awarded the city streetscape and park maintenance project for Milpitas, California. Milpitas is located in Santa Clara County, west of San Jose and South of Fremont, California. Incorporated in 1954, the city of Milpitas has a population of 67,000, including 29 public parks. - June 17, 2012 - Terracare Associates
Cong. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Honored by Honorary MBA in Entrepreneurship
Yorktown University announced today that it will confer an honorary M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship on U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., for his work as sponsor of the "crowdfunding" provisions in Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. The Act allows small businesses and other... - June 14, 2012 - Yorktown University
JD Gerdeman Writes Constitution and Religious Freedom Are in Jeopardy
"The Judeo Christian 10 Commandments are the basis for our country and each commandment is viewed from the historic actions of those in Washington," Gerdeman says. "The new book is like a public confession with open suggestions for penance. We need to reset and get back to basics or suffer the consequence of a maturing society." James Gerdeman wants everyone to read "Constitution Commandments." - June 14, 2012 - JDGerdeman
SIIA Statement on Pending U.S. Supreme Court Ruling - PPACA
The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling before the end of the month regarding a legal challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). When the ruling is announced there is certain to be a flurry of statements coming from stakeholder groups, political... - June 11, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Jason T. Kenney, Pc, MP,Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Will be a Keynote Speaker at This Year’s BORDERPOL Annual Conference
Jason T. Kenney, PC, MP is Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. He will be a keynote speaker at this year’s first BORDERPOL Annual Conference and Exhibition in London, UK, October 16th-17th 2012. - June 10, 2012 - BORDERPOL
Paragon Micro, Inc. Named to UBM Channel’s Solution Provider 500 List, Moving up 108 Spots
Paragon Micro joins Annual List that Ranks North America’s Top 500 Technology Integrators - June 07, 2012 - Paragon Micro, Inc.