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The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Introduces Their Public/Private Alliance Model to Work with Government Agencies to Help Homeowners
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has introduced their business model for the development of an alliance between government and private businesses to offer immediate assistance to homeowners at risk. - July 25, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Jason Bane Outraises Every Candidate for County Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for Jefferson County (CO) Commissioner, announced today that his campaign had raised more money in the most recent reporting period than every other county candidate. - July 25, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
SaiComm LLC is Certified by the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) as a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
SaiComm LLC (dba Urban Alarm) (www.urbanalarm.com) has been certified by the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) as a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE). - July 25, 2008 - Urban Alarm
City of Rockford, Ill. Automates Permitting, Licensing and Code Compliance with Software from Infor Public Sector
Infor Hansen CDR Selected to Streamline Multiple Municipal Departments and Integrate with Infor Hansen CRM to Enhance Citizen Interaction. - July 24, 2008 - Infor
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO7) Endorses Jason Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner
Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-Golden) today endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County (Colorado) Commissioner. - July 19, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Pre/Post Democratic National Convention Held at the Pepsi Center – Marriott Colorado Springs
The 2008 Democratic National Convention is rapidly approaching and the Marriott Colorado Springs is proud to offer special rates for attendees. - July 16, 2008 - Colorado Springs Marriott
AtHoc Appoints Olivia Dillan Vice President of Engineering to Support Continued Growth in New Markets
Executive to Leverage 24 Years' Enterprise Software Experience to Deliver Next-Generation Network-centric Emergency Notification Solutions - July 14, 2008 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Provocative Plenary Prompts Possible Annual Maritime Security Summit at MAST
MAST 2008’s third day plenary session will spark crucial debate about the roles, requirements, and required skills of the authorities in charge of maritime security. An official invitation will be sent to international politicians/heads of state/defence ministers/security... - July 12, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
War Room Logistics’ Poll Shows Barack Obama Leads John McCain by 2.7% in Florida
In a poll of registered voters in the state of Florida, WRL reports Democrat Barack Obama leads Republican John McCain by 2.7% percentage points. (Obama 47.2%:McCain 44.5%) Obama is leading among Hispanic voters by 10.3% (Obama 50.6%: McCain 40.3%) and African American Voters by 57.3% (Obama... - July 10, 2008 - War Room Logistics, LLC
House Approves $6.4 Billion to Modernize Public Schools: AFSA Urges Senate to Follow Suit
The House of Representatives approved H.R. 3021, the 21st Century Green High Performing Public Schools Act. - July 10, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Program Director of US' Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Endorses MAST as the Ideal Annual Event to Discuss and Debate Core BMD Issues
Rear Admiral Alan B. "Brad" Hicks Program Director, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Missile Defense Agency, has given a ringing endorsement for the MAST series of events as the ideal annual vehicle to discuss and debate core BMD issues - July 09, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
3touch Nominated for ABPM Membership by Dell; the Only European Supplier to the Association Briefing Program Managers
3touch, nominated by Dell Ireland; have today become full supplier members of the Association of Briefing Programme Managers. The Association of Briefing Program Managers was formed in March, 1994 and is comprised of approximately 400 members from 100 Fortune 500 companies. In welcoming 3touch,... - July 08, 2008 - 3touch
Phoenix Foreclosures Continue Steady Climb in May 2008
Pima County Sees Decrease of Over 2 Percent. - July 01, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Charlotte Area Preforeclosures Increase in 2008
North Carolina Foreclosures Still Viewed as Stable Compared to the Rest of the Nation. - July 01, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Head of Government Policy Think Tank Calls on the Victorian and Australian Governments to Act, Not Dither, on Skills Reform
Matthew Tukaki, the head of Sydney based Government Policy and IP organisation, SansGov has called for the development of a contingent loan scheme to assist those wanting to return to or participate in vocational and technical education. In addition Mr. Tukaki has told the Victorian State Government and the Australian Government that a change in how we manage education and conduct workforce planning is essential. - July 01, 2008 - Sanseman Government
Former UN Official Joins SansGov
The former Deputy Director of the United Nations Staff Systems College, Les Pickett, has begun working with executive government advisory body, SansGov. Les will be advising on major projects dealing with human capital, people management, government workforce planning programs and the development of workforce management policies for developing countries. - June 30, 2008 - Sanseman Government
SecureUSA Develops Safety Module to Eliminate Accidental Destruction of Vehicles by Hydraulic Barriers and Bollards
SecureUSA's Service and Maintenance Dept. has designed a revolutionary safety module, called the Barrier Safety Lockout to prevent hydraulic vehicle barriers from falsely arming and causing catastrophic collisions. There have been many serious incidents as entrants have driven over or under hydraulic barrier equipment that has malfunctioned and armed. SecureUSA now has a cost effective and quick install the solution. - June 29, 2008 - SecureUSA Inc
LCW Introduces Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics Training Resource
Surveys of Global Ethics and Compliance Officers reveal that the top challenge in ensuring quality global programs is navigating the range of cultural norms in which their global workforce operates, and the need to keep a program from being or appearing imperialistic. The Cultural Detective®: Global Business Ethics training resource was developed in response to the need for a better, more sustainable solution to ethics dilemmas in a global business context. - June 27, 2008 - Language and Culture Worldwide, LLC
Democracy for NYC Officially Announces Endorsement of Kevin Powell
DFNYC to Support Powell’s Bid for Congress against Incumbent Ed Towns. - June 27, 2008 - Kevin Powell
Women for Kevin Powell
Influential Women across the Nation Endorse Kevin Powell for Congress. - June 27, 2008 - Kevin Powell
Edward A. and Jenny Rasmuson Community Health Center Donor Wall Project
Creation of the Edward A. and Jenny Rasmuson Community Health Center is becoming a reality in the community of Skagway, Alaska. In the spirit of a challenge grant awarded to the community by the Rasmuson Foundation, the borough is encouraging public support for constructing and equipping the new clinic. The architectural firm of Livingston Sloan has designed a unique donor wall for the entrance of the new clinic that will hallmark individuals that have contributed to the success of this project. - June 25, 2008 - Alan Sorum
New GSA Contract Makes OSHA Compliance for Labeling More Accessible
The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a supply contract to Industrial Safety Solutions, providers for SafetyPro and DuraLabel industrial labeling supplies. This contract will make compliance safety labeling more accessible to government and military entities around the globe. - June 25, 2008 - Industrial Safety Solutions
National MS Society Virtual Advocacy Day Addresses NC Senate Budget
During last week’s Senate budget debate, MS Activists held a Virtual Advocacy Day on June 17 and made contact with 64% of North Carolina Senators. By organizing a Virtual Advocacy Day, constituents were given the opportunity to participate from the comfort and convenience of their home or office, thereby increasing the participation numbers from previous advocacy days. - June 25, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
pulse Provides County of Santa Clara Interactive Access to Medical Services
pulse voice Inc., a leading provider of intelligent communications solutions for business and government organizations, today announced the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System will deploy pulse’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution to provide patients with over-the-phone... - June 24, 2008 - pulse networks
Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Standardizes on AtHoc IWSAlerts Across Entire Command
AtHoc Awarded Contract through BAE Systems to Provide Centralized Emergency Notification System to 10,000 Personnel, with Future Deployments Reaching all BUMED Personnel - June 23, 2008 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Saber Research Group Forms Partnership with AO Concepts, Inc.
The Team AO Concepts joint venture is extremely valuable to Indiana organizations looking to develop new military training sites and programs in the Midwest. - June 20, 2008 - Saber Group Research
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor and Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Beverly Perdue Calls on FERC to Delay Alcoa Relicensing
Democratic gubernatorial nominee and current N.C. Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing... - June 11, 2008 - Stanly County
VA Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMS) Are in High Demand Across the Nation
It has been many years since we have we seen such a demand for VA ARM loans. There is something very important to learn from this recent trend and how this is affecting VA home owners across the country. With our great nation falling deeper and faster into a recession, more and more home owners find themselves unable to afford their homes and many other necessities. - June 10, 2008 - Low VA Rates
pulse Provides City of Kitchener with Modern and Flexible Approach to Building Inspection Services
Pulse Voice Inc., a leading provider of intelligent communications solutions for business and government organizations, today announced the City of Kitchener has deployed the pulse Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to provide contractors and residents with over-the-phone building inspection... - June 07, 2008 - pulse networks
Streicher's Inc. Acquires Arrington Police Distributors
Streicher's Inc. , a leading public safety and police equipment distributor, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Arrington Police Distributors, Inc., a well known and respected law enforcement supply company serving the mid-Atlantic region. Streicher’s will wholly own... - June 07, 2008 - Streicher's Inc.
Green Technology Alliance Green IT Forum
Hitachi Data Systems is proud to be the Platinum sponsor of the Green Technology Alliance of Austin (GTA) first information forum, Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 am until 12:45 pm at the Microsoft Technology Center, 9606 North MoPac Expressway, Suite 200. Industry leaders in green technology from Microsoft, Hitachi, IBM and Sychron present on challenges and opportunities in the green IT space. - June 03, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
War Room Logistics' Poll Shows John Mccain Leads Barack Obama in Florida, Democratic Voters Not Happy, Economy Remains Number One Issue
In a poll of registered voters in the state of Florida, WRL reports Republican John McCain with a 12.6% point lead over Democrat Barack Obama among voters that have definitely made up their minds. (McCain 38.6%: Obama 26%) When voters who are unsure of their choice were asked “which way do... - May 29, 2008 - War Room Logistics, LLC
Iraq Troops Honor Flexfit Headwear in Appreciation of Donated Custom Embroidered Hats
Flexfit Headwear donates custom embroidered baseball caps to American Troops stationed at The Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team in Baghdad, and has the American Flag flown in their honor. - May 27, 2008 - Flexfit
Older Diesel Engine Emission Control Retrofits Go DIGITAL, Virtually Eliminating the Need for Expensive Exhaust After-Treatment
If you have ever been stuck driving behind a diesel truck or bus belching out black clouds of emissions and wanted to know why this is happening, it's simple, these older diesel engines have poor combustion efficiencies and no emission control systems. One small California Company, Extengine Systems, has hit on a novel approach to cleaning up these older diesels, Go DIGITAL. - May 24, 2008 - Extengine Systems, Inc
National Celiac Awareness Measure Garners Unprecedented Support Industry, Consumers and Policy Makers Back Legislation
The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) announces unprecedented support for bill by Rep. Nita Lowey recognizing May as National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The measure also emphasizes the important role dietitians play in helping celiac patients, and urges more funding for celiac research. Major medical groups, pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers and patient support groups have endorsed the bill. - May 17, 2008 - American Celiac Disease Alliance
GovTech EMEA
Improving Government Excellence Through Revenue Generating E-Government. - May 17, 2008 - IQPC Middle East
Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview
In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com
Wisconsin Farmer and Author of the New Book, Russ Allen, Wins Millions in Utility Lawsuit
After millions of dollars lost, a series of misfortunes and the mysterious sickness and death of numerous cows, farm owner Russ Allen discovered that the trouble with his livestock was brought on by electrical pollution of the earth. In his new book, Electrocution of America: Is Your Utility... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Glenmore Books is Proud to Announce the Release of the New Book "Electrocution of America: Is Your Utility Company Out to Kill You?" by Russ Allen
Is electrical pollution slowly deteriorating the health of people across the country? It is a silent killer—invisible, odorless and tasteless—which makes it the perfect pollutant. That question is in the back of the mind of Russ Allen, a Wisconsin native and author of the new book... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Rhiza Labs Launches Community Insight at Where 2.0, Bringing Online Collaborative GIS Tools to the Public Sector
Rhiza Labs launches Community Insight, a web-based platform for mapping and analyzing multiple datasets that are shared by users with a common interest. Rated as one of the best of the dozen apps previewed on May 12th at Where 2.0 - May 16, 2008 - Rhiza Labs
Richard Dolan Analyzes Orwellian America: 9/11 and the Road to Iran
Author and historian Richard Dolan has analyzed what in his opinion is a tangle of lies and deception that have led America to its current incarnation as a Homeland Security State, its fighting of wars with no end in sight, and its current danger of war with Iran. - May 14, 2008 - Keyhole Publishing
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. Qualifies for U.S. Congressional District 23 Race in Florida
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, has officially qualified for the November 4, 2008 ballot. - May 13, 2008 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Section 255, New Communications Technologies Accessibility Legislation
On May 1, 2008, the United States Congress heard testimony on draft legislation, the "Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act." The legislation was requested by a coalition of organizations from the disability community to ensure that new information and communications technologies are accessible. The hearing took place before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. - May 07, 2008 - Magnifics Inc
Sharing Personal Insights of Memorial Day - the Memorial Day Online Forum
VetFriends.com has created an online Memorial Day Forum free for all to view and contribute thoughts to honor fallen soldiers, while supporting U.S. veterans and military. - May 03, 2008 - VetFriends.com
Steve Francis, Independent Mayoral Candidate for San Diego, Supports Calls for Independent City Auditor
Candidate for Mayor of San Diego Steve Francis comments upon charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against former City Auditor Edward Ryan and City Manager Michael Uberuaga. - May 01, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Memorial Day Parade/Veteran Events Directory
VetFriends.com -- the largest Web site reuniting and supporting US veterans -- has created a nationwide online Memorial Day parade/events directory at www.vetfriends.com/memorialparades/ free for all to view and submit event information. - April 30, 2008 - VetFriends.com
EU Project CIDRE Starts Its 2nd Phase
After a successful review meeting at the European Commission in Brussels the EU project CIDRE has started the second half of its 18 month lasting project period within the eTEN programme “Deploying Trans-European e-Services for All” with an increased focus on the European authorities. - April 27, 2008 - TimeKontor AG
NetSpeed Learning Solutions Announces Five-Year Contract with the GAO
NetSpeed Learning Solutions, a woman-owned business headquartered in Seattle, WA, announces a five-year contract to provide leadership skills training to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In addition, NetSpeed Learning announces the launch of NetSpeed Fast Tracks, a web-based learning on demand platform that allows organizations to provide just-in-time learning and peer-driven learning using Learning 2.0 tools such as podcasting, blogging and multimedia. - April 25, 2008 - NetSpeed Learning Solutions
AtHoc Establishes New Public Sector Unit, Appoints Industry Veteran Dubhe Beinhorn to Lead Operations
New Unit Created to Manage Growing Demand for Network-Centric Emergency Notification Systems across Federal Civilian, State and Local Government - April 23, 2008 - AtHoc Emergency Notification