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IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Its ME Office Honored with Most Influential Person of the Year
In a very prestigious acclamation for his humanitarian work Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) was felicitated as Most Influential Person of the Year Award-2009 in Jordan. - April 11, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Additional Floral Displays for Hailsham Town Centre
Hailsham town centre has been filled with colour thanks to the Town Council’s Hailsham In Bloom Committee, who have installed an array of spring flower displays in response to recommendations made by competition judges following their visit to Hailsham last July. - April 11, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sustainable Initiatives Help the Environment …and Bottom Line
Sustainability practices in buildings or buildings being developed are no longer chic alternatives; they are quickly becoming part of the fundamentals of real estate. MB Real Estate, a Chicago-based full-service commercial real estate company, is helping to lead the way in sustainability that benefits not only the environment, but also the pocketbooks of building owners and tenants. - April 08, 2010 - MB Real Estate
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed World Health Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Health Day. Dr. Homoud urged for cohesive strategy to secure better health for all- all across the globe. He highlighted the role of malnutrition in increasing child mortality rates. - April 08, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Mark Moore, Managing Partner of SGIS, Named one of 40 Under 40 Winners by Orlando Business Journal
Mark Moore, Managing Partner of SGIS has been named as one of the winners of the 2010 40 Under 40 Award by the Orlando Business Journal. - April 08, 2010 - SGIS
ITWorx and ESRI NeA Join Forces to Deliver Advanced Geo-Enabled Public Sector Solutions
ITWorx and ESRI NeA today announced a strategic alliance that will provide cutting-edge services to enhance performance management and citizen services in the EMEA region public sector. - April 08, 2010 - ITWorx
The Officers and Directors of the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association Voted to Proceed with an Article 78 Against the Town of Brookhaven
The Officers and Directors of the MBPOA voted to proceed with an Article 78 against the Town of Brookhaven regarding the validity of the petition and all supporting documents for the proposed Incorporation of the Village of Mastic Beach. They were joined in the Article 78 by several residents of... - April 07, 2010 - Mastic Beach Property Owners Association
Break the Cycle Releases 2010 State Law Report Cards: A National Survey of Teen Dating Violence Laws
Some States Improve Laws, Many Slow to Change. - April 06, 2010 - Break the Cycle
Local Businesses Partner to Provide Educational Resources for Professionals Looking for the Step Ahead in this Economy
Do You Know How to Tap into New Sustainability Incentives and Leverage Current Government Spending? Earlier this month Green Sacramento launched a new one-of-a-kind education and event space, Green Living Center (GLC) Education and Events Facility. The GLC aims at providing educational opportunities around various topics of sustainability and green lifestyles to Sacramento and the greater Northern California area. - April 03, 2010 - Green Living Center
GovInfoSecurity.com Celebrates 1st Anniversary
News Site Has Grown 10-Fold in One Year. - April 03, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Technology Made by media transfer Ag Allows Secure Access to Electronic Passports in Europe
mtG-CARA ready for European passport PKI - new interface for secure connection. - April 02, 2010 - media transfer AG
Mayor of Hailsham Extends Invitation to Annual Town Meeting
Hailsham Town Council would like to invite members of the public and local organisations to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting which takes place on Wednesday 21st April from 7.30pm at the Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Lane. - April 02, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Leadership Triangle Announces March Regional Class on Government Connection
The board of directors of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the organization’s regional class on March 31 will focus on a timely topic: balancing the state’s approximately $20 billion budget. The class is part of the Government Connection program... - April 01, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Why U.S. Military Families Overseas Turn to The Military Concierge Company™
Established in 2008, The Military Concierge Company™ offers concierge services, unique lifestyle and entertainment guides and an innovative online referral service exclusively to U.S. military communities overseas. - March 31, 2010 - The Military Concierge Company
A Security Expert Makes the Case for Protecting America from International Terrorism in a New Book, Saving America from the Right Perspective (Xulon Press)
Counterterrorism expert publishes new book, a “clarion call for common sense and real action to protect Americans. . . . should be read by everyone working for the Department of Homeland Security.” --Alan Caruba in Bookviews - March 27, 2010 - Xulon Press
Triad Technology Partners and Service-now.com Join Forces to Bring State of the Art IT Service Management to Government Customers
Triad Technology Partners today announced that it has teamed with Service-now.com to market and sell Service-now.com’s IT Service Management SaaS offering to federal, state, and local government agencies through Triad Technology Partner’s newly awarded General Services Administration... - March 25, 2010 - Triad Technology Partners
Titan Tax Relief Offers IRS Debt Relief
Find out how to receive IRS debt relief and end your tax problems. The IRS has come up with several tax debt relief options especially for small business owners. If you want to refrain yourself from being sunk in the economic crisis, you can make use of these tax debt relief programs. - March 24, 2010 - Titan Tax Relief
IIMSAM Middle East Regional Office Marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Dr. Naseer Homoud calls upon the world for unified approach for fighting racial discrimination. - March 23, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
New Pennsylvania Municipalities Start Selling On-Line
Several new Pennsylvania municipalities have started selling their surplus and no longer needed items on www.municibid.com. - March 23, 2010 - municibid.com, LLC
SDI Government Solutions and enTourage Systems, Inc. Announce Partnership
The government reseller partnership connects SDI Government Solutions’ e-learning solutions with enTourage Systems’ innovative dualbook, the enTourage eDGe™. - March 21, 2010 - Systems Documentation, Inc.
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
Global Market for Armoured Vehicles $10.3bn - New Market Research Available on ASDReports.com
Current Insurgent Threat of IEDs in Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq which has Driven the Rise of New Classes of Armoured Vehicles. - March 19, 2010 - ASD Media BV
City of San Marcos Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is selected by the City of San Marcos, TX. MeterSense will manage the information from the City's smart meters, filling gaps and elevating data quality before presenting energy usage information for customers to view via web portal. MeterSense is now the fastest growing MDM in the mid-size utility market. - March 18, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Health Care Reform Gets a Boost, Boasts Medical Firm: Paine & Williams Medical Associates
Health care reform is on life support; Dr. Thomas Paine of Paine & Williams Medical Associates injects new energy into the debate with a web site and proposed grass-roots strategy. - March 16, 2010 - Paine & Williams Medical Associates
Outlier Planning Awarded Contract with the City of Sebastian
The Sebastian City Council has awarded Outlier Planning a contract to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its comprehensive plan, and to prepare a new Economic Development Element to the comprehensive plan. - March 14, 2010 - Outlier Planning
Statement of MWH in Response to News Coverage of the OIG Draft Report
Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced... - March 13, 2010 - MWH Global
Jeremy Fritschy of SGIS Named 2010 Colorado Springs Rising Star
SGIS Business Development Manager Jeremy Fritschy has been named among the 2010 Rising Stars by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. This award honors rising stars in the Colorado Springs area under the age of 40 for their professional accomplishments and community involvement. Fritschy was... - March 13, 2010 - SGIS
Acumen Global Training, LLC Launches with World-Class Faculty Offering Customized On-Site Events, Focusing on Key Topics, Including IFRS, Corporate Governance and Fraud
Leading accounting and consulting specialists are now providing sophisticated businesses around the world with on-site, customized training events focused on pressing domestic and international accounting topics. The service is being provided by the newly launched Acumen Global Training,... - March 11, 2010 - Acumen Global Training, LLC
SGIS Appoints Catherine Chang as Senior Contracts Administrator
SGIS, a national government contracting firm, has appointed Catherine Chang as Senior Contracts Administrator, effective immediately. Chang manages SGIS contracts and is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and authoring contracts and contract policies and procedures. She also advises SGIS... - March 11, 2010 - SGIS
The UK Budget Deficit – Harsh Choices Ahead, Says ACCA
Recent member poll shows majority favour cuts in public spending and are against increase in NI contributions. - March 11, 2010 - ACCA
4 Corners Maps Announces New Map Display Solutions
4 Corners Maps announces new products that display wall maps and other graphics for educational, operational and planning environments. The Wall Map Display Unit is a solid oak fixture that holds up to 10 maps on spring rollers. The Overlay Roller Map Holder enables you to insert any map, roll it up for storage and pull it down for viewing. It can be fixed to the wall or ceiling with metal racks and brackets or installed in a wooden Valance Rack or Ceiling Rack for a more finished look. - March 09, 2010 - 4 Corners Maps
Dr. Salvino Calls on Mitchell to Vote No on ObamaCare Until CBO Cost Estimate Revealed
Dr. Chris Salvino called on Harry Mitchell to reverse course and vote No on the Obama Pelosi health plan until he at least knows how much it will cost the American people. - March 09, 2010 - Dr. Chris for Congress
Hailsham Town Council Enters Country Park Into Regional Awards for Second Year Running
The Hailsham Country Park has been entered into the Best Public Park regional South & South East in Bloom competition for the second consecutive year. - March 08, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
SGIS Appoints Mark Fedak as Senior Director, Cyber Security Solutions
SGIS, a national government contracting firm, has appointed Mark Fedak as Senior Director, Cyber Security Solutions, effective immediately. - March 07, 2010 - SGIS
IIMSAM Official Expressed His Camaraderie for Earthquake Affected People of Chile
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud appeals world community to support Chile to cope with the situation there after devastating earthquake. - March 05, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Easton, MA Sells Hog On-Line
Easton, MA starts using municbid.com to sell goods on-line, most recently a Harley Davidson. - March 03, 2010 - municibid.com, LLC
SGIS Named Best Place to Work in South Florida
SGIS has been named one of South Florida’s “Best Places to Work” by the South Florida Business Journal. - March 03, 2010 - SGIS
AMI International Teams with Jacob Fleming Conferences as Market Information Partner for International OPV 2010
AMI International announced today it has joined Jacob Fleming Conferences as the official Market Information Partner for the International Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) conference to be held 19-21 May in Brussels. As the first ever dedicated market information partner for this conference, AMI will... - March 02, 2010 - AMI International
New Veterans Homeless Shelter to Open in Inverness Florida
A new 17 bed homeless Veterans Shelter will open in Inverness Florida on March 1st 2010. The Nation's Veterans deserve the best care and help available. Citrus County is located centrally , and will serve the five County area. - February 28, 2010 - Mission in Citrus Inc
IQM2, Inc. Cloud-Based Meeting Management Solutions Added to Apps.Gov
IQM2, Inc. the industry leading government meetings solutions provider, today announced the availability of its public sector Meeting Management Solutions “MMS”™ via Apps.gov, a GSA-operated Web-based store front where government agencies can purchase cloud-based IT services... - February 28, 2010 - IQM2, Inc
Comet Selected as an Approved Supplier for Government Home Access Scheme
Leading electrical retailer Comet has been selected as an approved supplier for the Government’s Home Access programme. Managed by Becta, Home Access is a Government scheme which will provide eligible low income families with computer and internet access. The aim of the scheme is to allow children to boost their education and life skills and provide benefits for the whole family. - February 24, 2010 - Comet Group PLC
IIMSAM Official Appeals for Enhanced Support for Relief and Rehabilitation Works in Haiti
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud appeals to world community for enhanced support for relief and rehabilitation work in Haiti. He also highlighted the relief assistance programme of IIMSAM. - February 24, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Verafirma Challenges San Mateo County’s Decision to Reject Electronic Signatures on Initiative Petitions - New Technology Could Boost Grassroots Democracy in California
Verafirma' response to the rejection of electronic initiative signatures by San Mateo County - February 23, 2010 - Verafirma
World Day of Social Justice is Very Instrumental in Accomplishment of Egalitarian Society- IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Day of Social Justice. While observing the day, he urged for proving better opportunities for the marginalized section of society. Dr. Homoud asserted that until and unless this world is not free from hunger and malnutrition, the very principles of an egalitarian society cannot be achieved. - February 22, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Equality Now Commends Saudi Arabia for Annulment of Forced Divorce
International human rights organization Equality Now welcomes the decision to overturn a forced divorce ruling in the case of Fatima and Mansour, in Saudi Arabia. After 4 years of separation, the family was finally reunited on Feb 17, 2010. - February 20, 2010 - Equality Now
AMI to Support MAST as the Event's First Ever Specialist Market Information Partner
AMI International announced today it has joined MAST Events as the event’s official Market Information Partner. As the first ever dedicated market information partner to be linked with MAST, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime market trends and developments,... - February 19, 2010 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Geosemble Selected for Phase II DHS Program
Geosemble Technologies, Inc., announced today that it has been selected to support a Phase II program from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to gather, integrate and display knowledge from geospatial data that will help support the mission of DHS. As part of a DHS program at the University... - February 18, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
GOP Congressional Candidate Dr. Chris Salvino Appointed to State Trauma Advisory Board
Today, the Dr. Chris Salvino for Congress campaign announced that Dr. Salvino was appointed to serve on the Arizona State Trauma Advisory Board, which is a part of the Department of Health Services. - February 18, 2010 - Dr. Chris for Congress
OSDBU Procurement Conference, April 21, 2010 in Chantilly, Virginia
Meet with Government agents to learn how your business can add the Federal Marketplace to your customer. - February 17, 2010 - Government Commerce Group