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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.

New Report Outlines a More Affordable Route to Transforming Public Services

Results of five-year investigation suggests public sector managers and politicians should shift their focus from ‘leading’ to ‘helping’ - June 07, 2012 - Adaptation Ltd

Overlooking IT Forensics as a Crucial Component of an Organization’s IT Structure Can Prove Costly – Expose Deficiencies with a Global Digital Forensics IT Assessment

For any organization or enterprise that finds their digital assets are an important component to operate effectively and successfully in today’s digital world, overlooking or under appreciating the need for IT forensics can deal a devastating blow to any lofty ambitions for long-term success. - May 31, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics

Capita Announce Details of Their 11th National Conference on Integrated Offender Management - Tuesday, 18th September, 2012 – Central London

Capita’s 11th National Integrated Offender Management Conference comes at a critical time following the probation and community sentencing reviews; offering an update and insight into the integral role the Police Crime Commissioner will play. This event provides a vital opportunity to gain guidance on implementing payment by results and successful resettlement and prevention services. - May 24, 2012 - Capita Conferences

More High Profile Speakers Confirmed for This Year’s BORDERPOL Conference and Expo

John Donlon, ACPO National Co-ordinator Protect & Prepare, UK, will speak on the challenges for policing and the need for greater cooperation with national and international border forces. - May 23, 2012 - BORDERPOL

Capita Announce Details of Their 10th National Driving Forward Shared Services in the Public Sector Conference

Capita’s 10th National Driving Forward Shared Services in the Public Sector Conference will examine the next steps to realising the full potential of sharing arrangements and highlight its application across the public sector. - May 20, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Skin Care Mfg. Aids Center That Saves Ocean Mammals

Health Food Stores nationally, along with their customers, have been invited to join in a campaign to help save injured seals, giant sea turtles, dolphins and whales that wash ashore on New Jersey beaches. The effort has been initiated by Reviva Labs, manufacturer of all-natural skin care... - May 16, 2012 - Reviva Labs

New VASTEC Video Documents How to Make PDF Documents Accessible to Section 508 Standards

VASTEC, a document conversion, digital services and content accessibility provider, has released a video demonstrating the advantages that can be achieved in making PDFs compliant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and fully accessible to the visually impaired. Now available for public view... - May 16, 2012 - VASTEC

Veteran Owned Business Supports Military Spouse Appreciation Day with the Launch of a New "Military Spouse Owned Business" Search Feature

New system function now allows site visitors an easy way to search business member profiles by "Military Spouse Owned" status - May 13, 2012 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)

Odyne Systems, LLC Participates in Nation’s First Traditional Parade Powered by Advanced Energy

Ford F-750 Chassis Featuring an Odyne Hybrid Power System Showcased in 83rd Annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, Drawing 100,000 Attendees - May 12, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC

New Leading High Profile Speakers at the BORDERPOL Conference

BORDERPOL continues to announce leading experts and border agency participation in their inaugural conference in London this October with key names from the forces talking about border protection issues and challenges, including the Schengen area, as well as organisations that deliver the research... - May 12, 2012 - BORDERPOL

"$32.55bn Infrastructure Security Spending to Assume More Global Dynamic," Says Visiongain Report

Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global infrastructure security market, in terms of government spending, will reach a value of $32.55bn in 2012. - May 12, 2012 - visiongain

TEAParty911.com Founder Endorses Bob Bagley in Texas HD-3

TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, has come out in support of Bob Bagley in his bid for the Texas House of Representatives in District 3. - May 11, 2012 - TEAParty911.com

As the 2012 Presidential Campaign Heats Up for Mitt Romney, Celestine Publishing Released its Latest Publication, Mormon Beliefs Exposed

Mormon Beliefs Exposed was recently released to inform the voting public on the highly debated core beliefs of the country’s Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney and the international church he is a member of, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; more commonly known as the Mormons. - May 06, 2012 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

New Jersey's Robert Menendez Introduces Tourette Syndrome Legislation to U.S. Senate

Bill S. 2321 is companion legislation to H.R. 3760, which was introduced to the House of Representatives by Congressman Albio Sires in December. - May 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Tackling Local Government Fraud Conference

Capita’s National Local Government Fraud Conference is ideally timed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to implement the strategic priorities and tackle current and emerging fraud risks outlined in the newly published cross-Government Fighting Fraud Locally Strategy. - April 26, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Hart Rank Announces Parseous Systems and Availability of Patented Cognitive Radios for SCADA, Positive Train Control, Oil /Pipeline, Rural Farm and Military Applications

Hart Rank announces Parseous Systems and its patented technology line of cognitive radio products. The FCC approved, true plug-and-play technology that requires no towers, spectrum licenses or monthly fees; delivers up to 30 miles distance per radio; operates in mobile environments; and is immune to interference. The products are manufactured in the U.S. Key users are power companies for SCADA, rail for Positive Train Control (PTC), oil and pipeline, rural farm operations and military. - April 25, 2012 - Parseous Systems, LLC

iCohere Secures Contract with U.S. Government Printing Office to Provide Online Learning

Contract awarded by the U.S. Government Printing Office for eLearning software for training of GPO depository librarians. - April 25, 2012 - iCohere

Where the War on Women is Coming From

The hundreds of pieces of legislation that have flooded state and federal governments, all seemingly shaming modern women, appear illogical during a crucial election year. Make sense of all the anti-pill and forced ultra-sound bills with a new book on the market. - April 23, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.

US Army Air Defender App Now Available for Download

The Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Branch released its new application (App), “US Army Air Defender,” on the 30th of March, 2012. The App, developed by D2 TEAM-Sim, was created to be used as a recruiting tool for ADA. “US Army Air Defender” is available as a free download on the web at www.usarmyairdefender.com, the iTunes Store, and Google Play. - April 22, 2012 - D2 TEAM-Sim

Capita Release Details of Their 3rd National Children’s Services in Scotland Conference

Capita’s 3rd National Children’s Services in Scotland Conference addresses the crucial challenge of embedding the Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) approach across all public services and prepares you for forthcoming policy developments, including the Rights of Children and Young People Bill and the subsequent Children’s Services Bill in 2013. - April 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Capita Release Details of Their National Implementing the Health and Social Care Act Conference

The Health and Social Care Act triggers a radical restructuring for the NHS in England; this conference provides a timely opportunity to tackle the fundamental realities facing health and social care professionals in 2013. Capita’s National Implementing the Health and Social Care Act Conference brings together senior leaders across the health and social care sectors to provide insight into how the key features of the act are being put into practice and how to effectively manage the transition. - April 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Capita Release Details of Their 2nd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference

This crucial event brings together Central Government departments and pioneering frontline practitioners at the cutting edge of designing, delivering and piloting the new system of outcome-based commissioning set to transform the way the public sector deliver services. - April 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Capita Announce Their 9th National Welfare Reform Conference

Fundamental reforms to the UK welfare system have now become law. Capita’s 9th National Welfare Reform Conference comes at this crucial time to equip you with the knowledge and understanding needed to meet the challenges of delivering the key aims of this radically altered programme. - April 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences

DMG Productions Announces New Episodes on Wind Power as Part of Their Shades of Green Television Program

This educational and informative series will take viewers behind the scenes of an industry set to transform America. - April 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC

Confluent Translations Awarded GSA Contract GS-10F-0098Y

Translation service provider is awarded GSA Contract and becomes part of an elite group of approved language services providers for government translation and interpretation projects. - April 18, 2012 - Confluent Translations

SIIA Opposes California Bill Restricting Self-Insurance for Smaller Employers

The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it will work to defeat California legislation that would effectively eliminate the ability of smaller employers to self-insure their employee healthcare plans. As amended this week, the proposed bill, SB 1431, now would... - April 14, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

Federal Labs, Industry to Meet in Pittsburgh to Foster Technology Transfer

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), which works to bring government research to the private sector, will hold its 2012 national meeting in Pittsburgh from April 30-May 3. More than 400 federal and industry technology transfer professionals, patent attorneys, licensing... - April 12, 2012 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)

Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers Two LEED Platinum Buildings at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Balfour Beatty Construction announced today that the Wounded Warrior Headquarters and Hope and Care Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., received a LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). - April 10, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Institute for Truth in Accounting Hosts Balanced Budget Talk

The full cost of a proposed bill is rarely presented to legislators in Illinois. - April 06, 2012 - Institute for Truth in Accounting

Balfour Beatty Construction Completes $12 Million in Child Development Centers for U.S. Navy

At a dedication ceremony today, Naval Base Coronado and Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the completion of two child development centers – one new facility on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and another expansion facility at Naval Air Station North Island. The two facilities together... - March 29, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Global Digital Forensics Named “Significant Player” in Leading Digital Forensics Industry Report on the Expanding Field

Data is everywhere, and when the problems needing answers live in the digital world, it’s the digital forensics experts that fight on the front line. - March 28, 2012 - Global Digital Forensics

Robert Patillo to Introduce Sample Legislation to Repeal "Stand Your Ground Laws" in Georgia

Democratic Candidate for Georgia State Representative (D-53) to introduce Legislation to protect Georgia’s Citizens in wake of Trayvon Martin tragedy. - March 28, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia

Full Motion Video for Defense Summit

Members from the DoD and private sector will convene this April to discuss the growing demand for full motion video in intelligence operations and gain an understanding on how to overcome current challenges. - March 22, 2012 - IDGA

Lint Center Announces the Winner of the 2012 Jack McCoy Scholarship

Lint Center for National Security Studies Awards Scholarship to Electrical Engineering graduate student and former Air Force National Guard, Greg Williamson. - March 22, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies

Capita Announces Details of Its 13th Domestic Violence Conference - Thursday, 24th May 2012, Central London

Lynne Featherstone, MP Minister for Equalities at the Home Office and Nicki Norman, Deputy Chief Executive of Women’s Aid are speaking at Capita’s 13th Domestic Violence Conference on Thursday, 24th May 2012, Central London. With the recent announcement of several trial sites for... - March 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences

TEAParty911.com Founder Endorses Matt Beebe in Texas HD-121

In a surprise announcement today, TEAParty911.com’s founder, Michael Kinzie, announced his personal endorsement of Matt Beebe for the Texas House of Representatives in District 121 in the San Antonio area. Prior to today’s announcement, Kinzie had never before formally endorsed any candidate since his involvement in the TEA Party dating back to April 15, 2009. - March 19, 2012 - TEAParty911.com

VITEC Provides 50 Channels of HD Video to a New BRAC Site with Over 6500 Users

VITEC’s Optibase Video Encoding Platform is used to capture Conference Center briefings and a range of news and information channels for real-time and on-demand viewing over the campus network to over 6500 users. - March 15, 2012 - VITEC

U.S. Military’s Unsung Cultural Heroes: Warrior-Diplomats Command Soft Power

Highly skilled “warrior-diplomats” quietly learn about new cultures and build strategic relationships by using 7 key strategies that play to their individual strengths, Drs. Louise Rasmussen and Winston Sieck of Global Cognition report in the March-April issue of Military Review. The... - March 15, 2012 - Global Cognition, LLC

Voicebrook and Nuance Partner to Provide Speech-Powered Reporting Solutions for Anatomic Pathology Laboratories

Nuance’s Dragon® Medical 360 Technology to Power Voicebrook’s Industry-Leading VoiceOver® Software - March 15, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.

State Representative William Snyder Wraps Up Successful Session with Passage of Human Trafficking Bill and House Speaker’s Endorsement for Martin County Sheriff’s Race

After weeks of working to shed light on a growing crime sweeping Florida, Representative William Snyder of Stuart gets the support he needs to advance one of the toughest human trafficking bills in the country. That effort along with his endeavors to protect citizens and law enforcement officers also earned him the endorsement of Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon, as William Snyder returns to his home to run for Sheriff of Martin County. - March 15, 2012 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82

Structural Engineering Firm Supports American Military and Government

Precision Structural Engineering, Inc. has been working hand in hand with Big Top Shelters in order to provide structural engineering for the American military. The work they are doing will affect military bases throughout the country. They have already put their expertise to good use by completing... - March 09, 2012 - Precision Structural Engineering Inc.

Odyne Systems Delivers Five Plug-in Hybrid Work Trucks Supported by the U.S Department of Energy

Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Lowers Fuel Consumption and Emissions. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Gridlock: Why We’re in It and How to Get Out

A new book that presents a clear explanation for why the government is becoming dysfunctional and highlights a way out of the morass. It doesn’t describe what government should or shouldn’t do – but how American governance should be modernized. Not a rehash of left or right views and ideas, it is instead a fresh examination of cause and effect that has resulted in a failing system. - March 02, 2012 - Signalman Publishing

FDA Evaluation Results for Eminent Spine

Eminent Spine shares results of FDA evaluation. - February 29, 2012 - Eminent Spine

Capita’s National Conference on Effective Community Sentences - Wednesday 30th May 2012 - Central London

The Coalition Government aims to introduce more robust community sentences to facilitate improved rehabilitation and increase reparation to victims. - February 29, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles and the Japan Foundation Present: Overcoming the Disaster Arigato from Japan Free Concert

This event is organized to show gratitude for the support and encouragement Japan has received from the global community since the earthquake and tsunami devastated the nation last March. It is held at 6:30pm, Friday, March 2, 2012, Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre. - February 28, 2012 - The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles