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Department of Veterans Affairs Selects Staff Patrol to Provide Security Equipment
The Acquisition Management Section awards Staff Patrol a contract to provide several hundred personal defense items for use within the agency. The award was issued because of the unique product design and the ability to greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. - June 28, 2009 - Staff Patrol, Inc.
Axacore Releases FaxAgent Service Provider Edition Fax Server
Scalable, reliable, easy to deploy fax solution for carriers - June 27, 2009 - Axacore Inc.
SunPod, Inc Vies for the Top Renewable Energy Award of 2009
SunPods, Creator of the Unique New SunPods Solar Smart Technology Systems™ is Chosen as One of Nine Finalists in the Renewable Energy Category for the 2009 Clean Tech Open Competition. - June 27, 2009 - SunPods Inc.
Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary Program for Foreign Financial Institutions on 7/21/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for Foreign Financial Institutions.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on July 21, 2009, Tuesday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - June 26, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
HALO-8 Wins Contract to Outfit USS Carl Vinson
HALO-8 has been awarded a contract to outfit the USS Carl Vinson with fire control equipment, US Navy's latest overhauled aircraft carrier. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new market segment focusing on new and overhauled Navy vessel's start up equipment requirements. "Halo-8 is very... - June 25, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
City of Agoura Hills Upgrades Parks
Active Park System in Family-Oriented Community to Receive Upgrades. - June 24, 2009 - City of Agoura Hills
GAO Adopts Chronicle Graphics' OnePager Software
Government Accountability Office aims to increase project oversight by simplifying schedule graphics. - June 20, 2009 - Chronicle Graphics
Expert Survey: EU Must Bring Expertise to Pakistan
Atlantic-Community.org has published the results of its expert survey on EU policy toward Pakistan. Participants include the Council of the European Union, the Brookings Institution and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute. The survey results come at a critical time in EU-Pakistan relations. - June 20, 2009 - Atlantic-Community.org
HALO-8 Becomes Distributor for Tarter Industries
Halo-8 has been granted distributorship for Tarter Industries, USA's premier gate and fencing manufacturer. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new product category for Federal Agencies and DOD/Military markets. " Halo-8 was choosen by Tarter Industries based on Halo-8 's experience and past... - June 18, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Center to Speak at Boston Independence Day Tea Party
Dr. Brook joins a notable list of speakers including Dr. James Bohn, former staff economist at the Federal Reserve Board, Ralph Benko, author of THE WEBster's Dictionary and social media expert and Todd Feinburg of WRKO-AM 680. - June 17, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Lauren Manufacturing Introduces a New Line of Weather Stripping Products for Contractors
Provides Eligibility for Weatherization Assistance Program. - June 17, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing
Xtreme Green Products Signs Midwest Public Safety Distributor and Receives Initial Purchase Order for Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicles
Lund Industries, a distributor of police and emergency vehicles and accessories has signed a distribution and purchase order agreement with Xtreme Green Products for Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicles. - June 17, 2009 - Xtreme Green Products
Prized in America, Banned in Arabia
Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East was named Biography of the Year by the Benjamin Franklin Awards 2009, only to be banned in Saudi Arabia. Selwa Press publisher Tim Barger shares his comments on book banning in the kingdom. - June 12, 2009 - Selwa Press
World-renowned Security and Privacy Expert, The Privacy Professor, Develops One-of-a-Kind Tool to Help All Businesses Prevent Privacy Breaches
As HIPAA widens its net, now any organization, regardless of size or industry, can assure its staff meets increasing regulatory training requirements – starting at $15 per employee. - June 12, 2009 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC
Back by Popular Demand: SEGS 09
Mapping the future of Interoperability, Data Collection & Data Management for operational excellence within Australian Government. - June 12, 2009 - IQPC Australia
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Boston Independence Day Tea Party Rally, a "Revolution Reborn" to be Held on Boston Commons and at Christopher Columbus Park
The "Tea Party" movement continues to grow. Over 2,000 attendees are expected to rally in Boston on July 4th in support of individual liberty and limited government. - June 11, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Kennedy Health Committee Draft Bill, Obama Proposals Resemble Ideas in Book by Dr. David Robinson
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) outlines future changes and reforms in health care and insurance that are now being resembled in a draft bill submitted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s... - June 08, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
GM Bankruptcy Filing No Surprise for Lauren Companies
Forward-thinking, Diversification and Corporate Strength Keys to Future Growth of Lauren Manufacturing - June 05, 2009 - Lauren Manufacturing
All Pro Custom Cargo Trailers in the Spotlight
Trailer Superstore Showcases How Their Basic Cargo Trailers Are Becoming Far More Evolved Than A Piece of Equipment - June 04, 2009 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
DogsBite.org Releases Report: U.S. Police and Citizen Shootings of Pit Bulls 2008
The report shows that 40% of the incidences resulted in pit bull bite injury; in six cases, the injury led to death. 3% of the occurrences involved human bullet injury. - June 03, 2009 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Conscious Business Experts and Co-Creators of BrandU Reveal a Vital Piece Missing in President Obama’s Belief that America's Economic Future Relies on Entrepreneurship
BrandU co-creators Kim Castle and Vito Montone reveal Obama's endorsement of entrepreneurism as a way to save the country is a small piece of the larger picture. Montone urges that in order for entrepreneurs to make an impact, they must first own their power and work with maximum focus. This can be done through a process called Unified Conscious Development, which Montone uses on his clients for business growth. Learn about BrandU's Business Profit System at www.myBrandU.com. - June 03, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
NAMWOLF Lauds Congressional Black Caucus for Support of Minority Firms
NAMWOLF supports The Congressional Black Caucus’s message to remember minority law firms during the rescue of the Financial System. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Appeals to New York State Public Service Commission to Increase Utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms appealed to Garry Brown, Chairman of New York State’s Public Service Commission to adopt a plan to increase utilization of minority and women-owned firms with the state of New York. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Wilbur Ross, Richard LeFrank on Formation of Diverse Team
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Wilbur Ross on the formation of a diverse team to participate in the Treasury Department’s Public-Private Investment Program. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
New Research Shows Severe National Security Threat Posed by Computer File-Sharing Networks
New research finds computers located in Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia scouring computer peer-to-peer file-sharing networks for information that could place national security at risk. - June 03, 2009 - ZapShares
UTRS Announces Award as 2009 SBA Regional Prime Contractor of the Year (Region II)
UTRS received the 2009 Small Business Administration award as Regional Prime Contractor of the Year for Region II. - June 02, 2009 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
OpsSoft, LLC Releases OpsCenter 1.0
OpsSoft, LLC today announced the release of version 1.0 of OpsCenter, the new version of the OpsSoft Security Portal. - June 01, 2009 - OpsSoft, LLC
Bob Robinson Files Committee to Run for State Representative in Eaton County
Committee filing by Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee for Eaton County, Michigan House District 71 - May 31, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
The Voice Magazine Spotlights Judge Andrew Napolitano
The Voice magazine interviewed Judge Andrew Napolitano for its summer issue. Freedom fighters can listen to a sneak peak of the interview at online. - May 24, 2009 - The Voice Magazine
ELEKS Software Implements a New Customs System for the States of Jersey
ELEKS Software, a Ukrainian IT services and product company, has supplied a Customs system (CAESAR II) to Jersey, a self governing British Crown Dependency. - May 23, 2009 - ELEKS
Chordiem Join PR.com
Chordiem - one of the UK's best event management and theme specialist companies join PR.com - May 23, 2009 - Chordiem Limited
Champion-Arrowhead Chosen Converting All Their Plumbing Products to No‐lead, Nationwide, to Help Lower the Threat of Pollution and Toxic Substances
California law AB1953 is a major initiative focused on lowering the health threat of lead in pipes and plumbing fixtures. It revises the definition of “lead fee” within each component that comes into contact with the wetted surfaces of pipes and pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures. Effective January 1, 2010. Champion-Arrowhead is converting all of their plumbing products to no‐lead, nationwide and is focused on protecting drinking water through no-lead and back flow prevention. - May 21, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
The State of New York Has Awarded Scott, Gavin and Associates a 15 Year Contract to Provide Telecommunications Equipment & Services to NYS
Scott, Gavin and Associates, Inc. has been awarded New York State contract # PT64445 Comprehensive Telecommunications Equipment and Solutions in the following area(s): Key Systems, Private Branch Exchange, Area Networking Hardware and Software, ACD Systems, IVR Systems, Voice Mail, Network Cable & Fiber Optics. The contract period will be from March 20, 2009 – March 17, 2024. - May 21, 2009 - Scott, Gavin and Associates Inc.
America's Green Credentials Given a Huge Boost
The Vyouz entrepreneurs are back with a whole range of free websites to encourage the reuse of unwanted items. The ever-increasing network of green websites has been likened to the “Facebook of reusing and recycling” because of the enormous social networking opportunity it... - May 20, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
LABTrack Introduces New Version of Electronic Lab Notebook
LABTrack leads the way for scientists, researchers and engineers in all fields to replace paper with a collaborative, searchable and flexible database. - May 19, 2009 - LABTrack, LLC
Galain Solutions, LLC Announces New Government Markets Blog
Galain Solutions, a government markets consultancy, announces release of new blog aimed at businesses seeking to grow their government business. - May 14, 2009 - Galain Solutions, LLC
Warning Systems CTO Receives OASIS Distinguished Contributor Award
Warning Systems, Inc. (WSI), provider of public alert and notification systems for emergency management, announced that the company’s Chief Technology Officer, Elysa Jones, was one of three recipients of the inaugural OASIS Distinguished Contributor award. WSI is dedicated to providing high quality, versatile, state-of-the-art hardware and software products and services for effectively alerting emergency management professionals, and the public in the event of emergencies. - May 13, 2009 - Warning Systems, Inc.
Town of North Kingstown Receives National Award for Public Safety Excellence
The Public Technology Institute recognizes the Town of North Kingstown with 2008-2009 Technology Solutions Award among some of the nation’s largest city competitors. - May 13, 2009 - Atrion Networking Corporation
Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009
LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd
Goldline International, Inc. Becomes the Exclusive Gold and Precious Metals Company of The Mark Levin Show
Precious metals company Goldline International, Inc. becomes sponsor of The Mark Levin Show hosted by Mark Levin, bestselling author of Liberty and Tyranny. - May 09, 2009 - Goldline International, Inc.
Chronicle Graphics Secures Trademark Registration
OnePager and TimeArrow product names registered with trademark office. - May 09, 2009 - Chronicle Graphics
IIMSAM’s Delegation to Arrive Qatar
The delegation is visiting Qatar on the invitation of IIMSAM’s Director (Middle East) and Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud. During the official trip, the officials will visit to a number of organizations. - May 09, 2009 - IIMSAM
Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units
Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
Galain Solutions, LLC Announces New Partner Joining Firm
Galain Solutions, a government markets consultancy, announces Lorin Bristow, veteran government marketing expert, to join firm as partner. - May 06, 2009 - Galain Solutions, LLC
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
DCIA Testifies at Congressional Hearing
CEO Addresses Problems with H.R. 1319 and Outlines Actions to Avoid Inadvertent File Sharing - May 05, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Hand Sanitizer Manufacturer Well Stocked for Swine Flu Alcohol-Free Formula for H1N1 in Abundant Supply
Soapopular, the manufacturer of a non-alcohol based hand sanitizer product that’s proven to be effective against numerous viruses, including H1N1, is well-equipped to respond the current crisis and has experienced no shortage of inventory meeting the needs of government agencies, schools, health care facilities, major retailers and end consumers. - May 04, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
NAMWOLF Lauds Fannie Mae for New General Counsel Appointment
NAMWOLF lauds Fannie Mae’s appointment of Timothy J. Mayopoulos as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Prescription Drug Abuse in Indian Country
Lamar Associates Announces New Training Program for Tribal law enforcement, health, education, and service providers. - May 01, 2009 - Lamar Associates