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Congresswoman Limkaichong Lauds Malaysian Prince’s Anti-Dengue Campaign; Urges LGUs to Intensify Drive vs Menace
Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of Negros Oriental, Philippines believes dengue can be stopped. But this can only happen if and only if: national and local governments appropriate sufficient funds for the health sector, and intensify information and education drives in the communities; the business community support these drives; and people in the communities keep themselves informed and educated, and actively play their role as anti-dengue advocates -- right at their own homes. - October 27, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Say "No" to SANRAL's Gauteng Toll Roads Plan
First Car Rental invites individuals and businesses to unite behind the initiative to scrap additional toll roads and e-tag fees. Read more. - October 21, 2011 - First Car Rental
TEDxSF Debuts TEDxSF Salons-an Intimate Gathering to Encourage Deeper Understanding
Premiere Bay Area TEDx organization debuts its newest platform, TEDxSF Salons. Appropriate for today with #OccupyWallStreet et al, the first Salon looks at issues with today’s government institutions, "Design Your Own Government: Organizing the Body Politic." - October 20, 2011 - TEDxSF
The India Show: Book Launch and Knowledge Kit
Dr Rahul Khullar, Commerce Secretary and Chairman IBEF, today released the IBEF publication – The Best of India in Services– at the inaugural function of The India Show exhibition in Toronto. - October 20, 2011 - Indian Brand Equity Foundation
Cong. Limkaichong Condemns October 14 Attack -- and the People Behind It
This is the full text of Congresswoman Josy Limkaichong's official press statement re: attack on a government project site in Himampangon Road, Negros Oriental, central Philippines. - October 20, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Solon Supports Bill Giving Tax Relief to Families with Disabled Dependents
Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong (1st District, Negros Oriental, Philippines) shares in this report that a measure aimed at helping poor families supporting children with disabilities and special needs has been approved by the 15th Congress’ Committee on Ways and Means. She says the measure is in compliance to Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. - October 20, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
President 2012: Patriot or Puppet for Billionaires
A political guide that breaks down the top desired qualities for America’s future leaders that places blame and responsibility squarely where it belongs and then offers a plan to correct the mistakes. - October 19, 2011 - Anti-Aging Clinic Assoc., Inc.
Prostate Cancer Coalitions Emphatically Reject the Proposed “D” Prostate Cancer Recommendation of the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
From The National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and The California Prostate Cancer Coalition The National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and the California Prostate Cancer Coalition emphatically reject the proposed “D” Prostate Cancer Recommendation of the... - October 15, 2011 - California Prostate Cancer Coalition
Textile Industry Loses as Congress Passes KORUS Free Trade Agreement
Specialty fabrics manufacturers are likely to be the latest FTA collateral damage. - October 13, 2011 - Industrial Fabrics Association International
Cisco to Host 2nd Annual TEDxBayArea Women Event
December 8 San Jose Event to Focus on Women’s Global Entrepreneurial Success Successful women entrepreneurs from all corners of the globe will be sharing their experiences with more than 300 Silicon Valley women leaders at this year’s TEDxBayArea Women event, to be held on December 8,... - October 12, 2011 - TEDxBayArea
Eos Group is Awarded Second Consecutive Contract with the National Park Service
Eos Group is pleased to announce it has been awarded a second consecutive 5-year contract to provide operations and maintenance support to the National Park Service (NPS) Cost Estimating Software System. Eos Group will provide the NPS Facilities Maintenance Division with enterprise cost estimating... - October 07, 2011 - Eos Group
Capita Announce Details of Their Improving Dementia Care in Scotland Conference
Capita’s National Improving Dementia Care in Scotland Conference is timed to examine progress made since Scotland's National Dementia Strategy: One Year On Report in June. - October 07, 2011 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their National Implementing Health and Wellbeing Boards Conference
This crucially timed event provides you with the essential skills to not only build a Health and Wellbeing Board but to introduce the cultural and behavioural change necessary to embed fully integrated commissioning and delivery of local services. - October 07, 2011 - Capita Conferences
FerrAlert™ Detectors Selected to Work Alongside Philips MRI Trailers in Afghanistan
Kopp Development Inc., the world leading manufacturer of Ferromagnetic Detectors for MRI Safety, is honored to announce that their detectors were selected for use in the mobile Philips MRIs headed to Afghanistan. They are said to be the first MRI units shipped by the U.S. to a combat theater. - October 06, 2011 - Kopp Development Inc.
SIIA Counters Criticisms of Self-Insured Group Health Plans & Stop-Loss Insurance
SIIA releases new white paper, Self-Insured Group Health Plans, Stop-Loss Insurance & Adverse Selection, which has been published to correct inaccurate information that state and federal policy-makers have been provided about how the self-insurance marketplace operates. - October 06, 2011 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Conservative Republican John S. Carroll Announces U.S. Senate Run
On September 21st, 2011, John Carroll announced this run for the U.S. Senate from Hawaii as a Republican. Carroll was elected 5 times to the Hawaii State Legislature, had an extensive military career as a jet fighter pilot, an airline captain with Hawaiian Airlines and now practices law in Honolulu. - October 05, 2011 - John S. Carroll
WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Standing Up to Ahmadinejad: Military and National Security Policy Experts and First Responders Call on President Obama to Confront the Iranian Threat
What: Press Conference and Roundtable Discussion; When: Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, 12:30 PM; 12:30 PM Press Conference; 1:30 PM Roundtable Discussion. This an invitation-only event, but EMPact America is accepting registration requests from the public. Admission is subject to space and availability, and is entirely at the discretion of the organizers. - September 23, 2011 - EMPact America, Inc.
InfraGard Hosts Border Security Forum
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining border security issues with Michael Fisher (Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol), Donna Bucella (Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison at U.S. Customs and Border Protection) and Pat Maher (Senior Intelligence Analyst with Booz Allen Hamilton). Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Rick Saunders welcomed the distinguished panel. - September 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
With eDiscovery Costing US Companies Over $3 Billion a Year, Global Digital Forensics is on the Front Lines to Help Reduce Costs
According to the latest Socha-Gelman Electronic Discovery Survey, “the E-Discovery market alone has already surpassed $2.8 billion and is projected to reach about $3.5 billion in 2011.” Global Digital Forensics reduces eDiscovery costs by helping organizations avoid costly pitfalls and... - September 16, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
9/11 10th Anniversary Challenge Coin Raising $911,000 for U.S. Military and First Responders via USO and NYPD
COINFORCE.com announced the 9/11 10th Anniversary "Never Forget" Challenge Coin fundraiser benefiting U.S. active-duty military, dependents, veterans, wounded warriors and first responders. COINFORCE.com owners and Retired Air Force Veterans Jordan and Donna Haines plan to help raise more than $911,000 this year for organizations such as the USO, New York Police Department and Veterans of Foreign Wars. - September 11, 2011 - COINFORCE.com
BookBuzz.net Announces New Client Joel Mark Harris and His New Suspense Thriller A Thousand Bayonets
BookBuzz.net is pleased to announce the promotion of the new book A Thousand Bayonets by Canadian author Joel Mark Harris. Upon returning from Afghanistan, journalist John Webster discovers a gang war in his backyard. Now he must find a way to survive in this Canadian warzone - or die in the crossfire. - September 10, 2011 - BookBuzz
"Firefighter Families United" Calls for Accountability in 9/11 Radio Failure
With the ten year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy approaching, members of Firefighter Families United (FFU) are calling for accountability by officials responsible for the failure of emergency radios inside the World Trade Center. Family members of firefighters killed that day say today’s... - September 10, 2011 - Firefighter Families United
Avant CEO Meets with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
Shari Dingle Sandifer, CEO Avant Healthcare Professionals and VP of AAIHR, met with Philippine Secretary of Labor Dimapilis-Baldoz in Manila on August 26, 2011 to discuss recruitment of Filipino educated healthcare professionals by Avant and other AAIHR member companies, as well as to share current industry updates and issues. Philippine Regulatory Chairperson Teresita Manzala was also in attendance at the meeting. - September 08, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Avant Healthcare Professionals CEO Presents at ANSAP
Avant CEO presents at Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines 44th Mid-Year Convention in Manila, Philippines on August 26, 2011. - September 08, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Green Armor Offers Cybersecurity Assistance to Dutch Government After Breach
Green Armor Solutions has extended an offer to the Dutch government to assist with addressing and correcting the vulnerability created by the compromise of DigiNotar, which had been providing cybersecurity technology to various Dutch government websites. - September 07, 2011 - Green Armor Solutions
SANBlaze Technology Inc., SB-ATCA1000 ATCA® 10Gb RAID Storage Blade Achieves VMware Ready™ Status
SANBlaze Technology, Inc., a leading provider of embedded storage and computing solutions, today announced that its SB-ATCA1000 ATCA Storage blade achieved VMware Ready™ status. This designation indicates that SANBlaze SB-ATCA1000 has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed... - September 01, 2011 - SANBlaze Technology
JETprotect Corporation Provides ActiveSentry™ VFR™ Wide Area Security for Libyan Petroleum Assets
JETprotect, an innovator in the field of high tech surveillance equipment and analytics, announced today the application of their newest product – ActiveSentry™ Virtual Fence Radar™ for Libyan Petroleum Assets. - August 31, 2011 - JETprotect
Florida State Representative William Snyder Receives Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Leadership Award Honoring His Role in Protecting the Citizens of Florida
Florida Lawmaker and former career law enforcement officer Representative William Snyder receives prestigious award confirming his commitment to work to protect Florida Citizens. - August 31, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Odyne Systems Awarded DOE and SCAQMD Contracts
Department Of Energy and South Coast Air Quality Management District Award Cost Shared Project to Odyne to Design and Evaluate Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles - August 31, 2011 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Global Digital Forensics Helps Tackle Social Media to Maximize eDiscovery Benefits
When social media and digital evidence collide, Global Digital Forensics can help. - August 27, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
Projility Named to Inc. 5000 Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
Consulting firm ranks in top tier of IT services firms - August 25, 2011 - Projility Inc.
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Any Controversy Over "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-Up Bad and Broke) Song is "Misguided and Unfair," Says Its Composer and Producer
Ever since the August 1 launch of the "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-up Bad and Broke) album, featuring a lead single of the same name, C.R. Ecker, composer and producer of the song, and album, has met resistance among those who feel the single and music video represent an attack on President George W. Bush, just based on the title without hearing it. Rather, he says, "I wrote and recorded the song in 1991 as an 'anthem of American angst' during the recession then, a song more timely now." - August 23, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
Capita Announces Its 8th National Transforming Customer Contact in Public Services Conference
Capita’s well established Transforming Customer Contact in Public Services Conference is taking place on Friday 21st October 2011 in Central London. - August 20, 2011 - Capita Conferences
SCN Resources Group Focusing Project Management Training on Contingency Operations
SCN Resources Group Inc., the global human resources and training firm, announced the release of 2 new project management courses specifically designed to meet the needs of the contingency and stability operations professional. - August 17, 2011 - SCN Resources Group, Inc.
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC Successfully Represents Northeast Natural Energy as Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
The Circuit Court of Monongalia County, West Virginia entered summary judgment Friday overturning the City of Morgantown’s recently enacted ordinance banning horizontal drilling and fracking in and around the city. - August 13, 2011 - Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Statement from Alaina Giordano Regarding Latest Developments in Custody Case
Alaina Giordano, the Durham mom fighting both Stage 4 breast cancer and to maintain custody of her two children, comments on the latest developments in her case. - August 13, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Pacific World Marketing Announces the Distribution of JS' Decorative Support Ribbon by Arkansas Flag & Banner (FlagandBanner.com), Based Out of Little Rock
Pacific World Marketing is pleased to announce the distribution of JS' Decorative Support Ribbon by Arkansas Flag & Banner (FlagandBanner.com), based out of Little Rock, AR. - August 10, 2011 - Pacific World Marketing
Worldwide Information Systems, Inc. Teamed with Pragamatics on a $65 Million Multi-Award Contract to Provides Application Management Services for USSOCOM
Worldwide Information Network Systems, Inc. (WINS), an ISO 9001:208 certified leading provider of information technology (IT) services and solutions to federal government customers, today announced the award of a contract by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). - August 10, 2011 - Worldwide Information Network Systems, Inc.
Troop Transition™ Builds GI THRIVE to Stave-off Veteran Unemployment
GI Thrive™, the newest in a string of successful programs from the builders of Troops2Roughnecks™, Troops2Truckers™ and Troops2Energy™ has gone online to bring training and jobs to combat rising veteran unemployment. - August 09, 2011 - Troop Transition International
Projility Receives GSA STARS II – Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
As a GSA STARS II contract holder, Projility will provide civilian, DoD and intelligence agencies proven strategic and management consulting services that only small business can deliver. - August 09, 2011 - Projility Inc.
Annual Federal Technology Transfer Meeting August 9-11, 2011
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) Midwest Region will hold its annual meeting August 9-11 in Dearborn, Michigan, at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. The Midwest Region’s annual meeting brings together federal technology transfer professionals, private industry, and... - August 06, 2011 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
CT Lupus Bill Signed Today with Support from Rep. John Hetherington and Lupus Research Institute Advocate Hope Hetherington
Lupus Research Institute (LRI) Board member and Connecticut resident Hope Hetherington and her husband Representative John Hetherington joined with LRI and other advocacy groups to pass important legislation signed by Governor Dannel Molloy today benefitting the estimated 17,000 people in Connecticut affected by lupus, a serious and chronic autoimmune disease. - August 06, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
OutMilitary.com – A Social Network for LGBT Service Members – Statement on DADT Repeal Certification
OutMilitary.com official statement to the media in regards to President Obama’s certification of DADT repeal. - July 23, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Kalorama Residence of the Late Senator Edward M. Kennedy
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (TTR/SIR) announced today that it has sold the Kalorama home of the late Senator and Mrs. Edward M. Kennedy. TTR/SIR brokers Jean and Tim Hanan sold the former Kennedy Estate, listed for $6,995,000. The gracious Federal-style home of the late Senator and... - July 23, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Planet Technologies Teams with Citrix to Deliver Solutions to U.S. Public Sector Clients
Relationship Enhances Planet’s Desktop Virtualization Practice and Client Base for Citrix Desktop Virtualization Solutions. - July 21, 2011 - Planet Technologies
District of Columbia Selects PURVIS Systems for Fire Station Alerting System
PURVIS Fire Station Alerting System to provide effective, reliable and secure communications to assist in efficiently mobilizing fire and EMS personnel for faster incident response. - July 19, 2011 - PURVIS Systems Incorporated
President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government
New Regulatory Model Proposed by the Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012
The Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012 is being prepared as a statewide initiative for the November 6, 2012 General Election. The press release highlights the importance of this proposed Amendment to the state constitution, and its benefits to the sick and dying. - July 05, 2011 - Ohio Medical Cannabis Act 2012