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Maxed Out Author/Director Calls on Obama to Nominate Elizabeth Warren to Head Financial Reform
"Maxed Out" Author/Filmmaker James Scurlock calls on President Obama to nominate Elizabeth Warren to head Financial Reform Body. Elizabeth Warren starred in Scurlock's award winning 2007 documentary on debt. - July 16, 2010 - James Scurlock
City of Tacoma Chooses Projectmates Construction Management Software for Capital Improvement Projects
With its 100% web-based platform, Projectmates will allow the City of Tacoma’s construction management staff, design consultant teams, and contractors to collaborative online and to benefit from improved response times on construction workflows like RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Among other factors, the City chose Projectmates for its functionality, training resources, and speed of implementation. - July 15, 2010 - Systemates, Inc.
John Wilkerson Shares Energy Storage Outlook with North American Investor & Trader Audience
John Wilkerson, Sustainability Practice Leader at Bellwether Services offered Green Product Investment Outlook to Global Investment Community. - July 13, 2010 - Bellwether Services
Capita Conferences Preventing Violent Extremism Conference Announced for This October
Bringing together thought leaders with practical experience of the Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) programme, this conference will evaluate the new Government's challenge of reconciling Prevent with the promotion of civil liberties and examines the rise of political extremism and measures being introduced to tackle far-right extremism. - July 09, 2010 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their National Personalisation in Health and Social Care Conference
Capita’s Personalisation in Health and Social Care Conference demonstrates how health services and local authorities can bring together the strategic and practical aspects of integrating services to deliver the Coalition Government’s agenda on personalisation. - July 09, 2010 - Capita Conferences
Media Invited to Debate on Pending Immigration Law July 17 at Golden Key's International Summit in Scottsdale AZ
Golden Key International Honour Society will host a panel discussion on the controversial Arizona Senate Bill 1070 on Saturday, July 17, as part of its annual International Summit. The discussion will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., with Joe Arpaio, Sheriff of Maricopa County; Paul Knost, criminal defense lawyer; and Ben Miranda, House of Representatives District 16. - July 08, 2010 - Golden Key International Honour Society
Voicebrook Products Available on GSA Contract Through Contract Holder, Aprisa Technology, LLC
Aprisa Technology, LLC partners with Voicebrook, allowing Federal and State customers to buy Voicebrook’s solutions via GSA Contract. - June 30, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
IIMSAM Official Observed UN Public Service Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on the United Nations Public Service Day, He appealed for acknowledging and appreciating the public servants all across the globe for their tireless and sincere efforts in economic and social transformation. - June 24, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Geosemble Names New VP of Government Programs
The new position reflects growing demand from government customers for Geosemble’s technology for geographic search and overlaying of text on geospatial imagery and maps. - June 22, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
IIMSAM Official Observed World Refugee Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on World Refugee Day. He urged for protecting rights of refugees all across the globe so that they might contribute to the society at large. He appealed governments to ensure implementation of policies for protecting rights of refugees. - June 21, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
SDI Government Solutions Develops Specialized Tools to Assist with Military XML Conversion Projects
SDI TM Skeleton CreatorSM and TM MagicSM automate conversion processes and reduce deployment time by as much as 60%. - June 19, 2010 - Systems Documentation, Inc.
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Link-Systems International Announces Release of WorldWideTestbank v4.3
Market-leading placement, homework and testing engine has been enhanced to meet the needs of an ever-changing market. - June 11, 2010 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
HomeTelos, LP Selected by HUD to Market Residential Inventory in 25 States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
HomeTelos, LP, a Dallas-based real estate services and technology firm, and an approved GSA Schedule Contractor, has been selected by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide new and advanced marketing strategies to sell HUD’s single-family residential... - June 09, 2010 - HomeTelos, L.P.
IIMSAM Official Observed World Environment Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on World Environment Day. He highlighted the menace of global warming and its effect on endangered species on our planet and urged governments to ensure delivery of their commitments towards preservation of environment. - June 06, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Comcast Launches The Window Channel On Demand in Washington State
The Window Channel's original HD ambient, scenic video are now offered free-of-charge to Comcast subscribers in Washington state. The Window Channel's programs run uninterrupted and commercial-free, providing a calming and composed ambient background that helps viewers relax and escape from the clutter of daily life. - June 02, 2010 - The Window Channel
Turner | BE&K | Davis Joint Venture Team Spend $27 Million with Small Businesses on NASCAR Hall of Fame Project
Joint venture partners Turner Construction Company, BE&K Building Group and Walter B. Davis, a minority owned firm, surpassed the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Opportunity Program utilization goal set for the high profile NASCAR Hall of Fame, Convention Center Expansion and Parking... - May 27, 2010 - Lil Associates II Inc.
Global Market for Maritime Security $15.4bn in 2010 - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
For decades maritime piracy on the high seas has been an almost accepted aspect of international trade. However, increasingly audacious attacks on high value assets such as larger oil tankers have changed the outlook. When pirates hijack vessels such as an oil-tanker carrying 2 million barrels of... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
IIMSAM Mideast Office Observed World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. He urged for composite dialogues among different cultures to promote harmony, brotherhood and peace for over all development of world civilization. - May 22, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Enhanced HAFA Program Eligibility Survey by Brian Eichler PA
www.acttostopforeclosure.com presents information and answers questions on homeowner eligibility for the HAFA Program, HAMP, HARP, and 2MP government programs. - May 21, 2010 - Brian Eichler PA
Greenspoon Marder Growth Spurt Spurs New Lines of Business
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has opened two new practice areas and expanded three others, with the recent hiring of five new attorneys. The Florida-based firm now offers International Tax services, to complement its domestic practice, and Public Insurance Adjusting, to... - May 18, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Radon Mitigation Ann Arbor: Hotline for Michigan Remediation, Abatement, Testing, Reduction, Abatement & Removal Systems Offered by Air Quality Control Inc.
Recent studies have concluded that homes in Southeast Michigan have radon levels that are 15% higher than the National average. Air Quality Control, Ann Arbor Michigan's leading installer of radon reduction systems, recommends that all homes be tested for radon gas. For more information about... - May 17, 2010 - Ann Arbor Radon Mitigation - Michigan Radon Remediation
Government of Tunisia Hires Boutique Washington D.C. Firm for Global Promotional Campaign
Washington Media Group, Inc. will provide ongoing strategic communications guidance. - May 17, 2010 - Washington Media Group
IIMSAM Middle East Office Marked International Day of Families
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Day of Families. He urged for better policies all across the world to protect and to honor rights of families of migrants. - May 16, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Optimos Sponsors Servathon 2010 to Support Local Community
Volunteers contribute to the work at the St. John’s Community Service New Castle Home As part of its ongoing commitment to help the local community, Reston-based technology solutions company, Optimos, Inc. contributed workers and financial support to the Greater DC Cares Servathon while... - May 14, 2010 - Optimos, Inc.
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed World Press Freedom Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on World Press Freedom Day. He urged for ensuring freedom of speech and expression and right to information to be accessible for everyone. - May 04, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Middle East Office Marked International Worker Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Worker Day. He urged for better policies all across the world to protect and to honor rights of the workers- the most valuable assets of the civilization. - May 02, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
PlayGen presents the Serious Games Showcase and Design Workshop Event 12th May 2010
Join PlayGen and the Serious Games Institute for a day of exploring serious games across sectors on 12th May 2010. - April 30, 2010 - PlayGen
Krysztoforski Announces Voter Outreach Program
Taking advantage of multiple media venues, Joseph Krysztoforski, Candidate for House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th Congressional District unveils his Voter Outreach Program. - April 27, 2010 - JTK for Congress
New Data Collection Software Offers Cutting Edge Solutions for City and State Governments
A new technology that employs geospatial intelligence for data collection and asset inspection has been developed by Colorado-based Mobile Epiphany. This software will offer a host of solutions designed specifically for municipalities and public works. - April 24, 2010 - Mobile Epiphany
Earth Day Meets Wall Street: Lemon Tree Square Offers Trendy, Eco-Friendly Products While Saving American Jobs
Consumers have become so comfortable with eco-friendly products that it has become just one factor when deciding on a business plan. Lemon Tree Square adds one major pre-requisite to the product line-up: all products must be made in the USA. - April 22, 2010 - Lemon Tree Square
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Biggest Sale of the Year on Safety Training Videos
National Safety Compliance is offering its annual spring sale on OSHA safety training videos. NSC's Safety Library Builder (SLB-15) will be discounted $200 until May 28, 2010. National Safety Compliance is a provider of OSHA safety training videos for all US employers. These high quality and... - April 20, 2010 - National Safety Compliance, Inc.
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Increased Foliage for Hailsham Country Park
Volunteers are set to plant additional trees at the Hailsham Country Park later this month, as part of this year’s Hailsham In Bloom campaign. - April 17, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
MicroAgility, Inc. Has Been Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
MicroAgility, Inc, an award winning provider of IT professional services, today announced that it has been awarded a five-year Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The Schedule 70 will enable MicroAgility to expand its services into public... - April 15, 2010 - MicroAgility, Inc.
An Attorney for You Savors Role at Toyota Recall Lawsuit Conference
San Diego Toyota Recall Litigation Conference brings together attorneys nationwide with interest in pending Toyota recall lawsuits - April 15, 2010 - An Attorney for You
BESI Offers Defective Drywall Remediation Protocol That Exceeds CPSC/HUD Interim Guidance and Aligns with the Recent Court Ruling
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - April 15, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner to Help with Upcoming Tax Changes
Investors in 2010 face several investment changes in estate planning, taxation and the new healthcare legislation. ClaroConnect.com offers a free, unbiased tool to find a financial advisor to plan for their financial future. - April 14, 2010 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
National Safety Compliance Releases New Workplace Safety Posters
National Safety Compliance has recently released 15 new workplace safety posters. These full-color motivational safety posters assist employers by reminding employees about working safely and following OSHA regulations. Keeping safety top-of-mind for employees is critical to the success of every... - April 13, 2010 - National Safety Compliance, Inc.
Voter Empowerment Workshop Held at JNU Campus in New Delhi
The National Reconstruction Society (NRS) organized a workshop on Voter Empowerment at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi on 24th February, 2010. The keynote address was delivered by the former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri T.S. Krishnamoorthy. He stressed on the need to restrict non-serious candidates, regulation on functioning of political parties, tackling corruption, rigging, penal provision for election offences, and tab on money and muscle power in elections. - April 13, 2010 - National Reconstruction Society
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