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SynExi Joins Lockheed Martin’s IPv6 Transition Pilot Team
Pilot to Provide IPv6 Transition Best Practices to Government Agencies - September 07, 2007 - SynExi, LLC
Global Warming Initiatives, Inc. Accepts Online Donations to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Global Warming Initiatives, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 public benefit corporation, is now accepting online donations through PayPal to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the United States. PayPal is the most secure and trusted way to donate to Global Warming Initiatives. Global Warming... - September 06, 2007 - Global Warming Initiatives, Inc.
VIPCG Launches Leadership Development Program for Heads of Government Agencies, Parastatal Leaders, and Related High-Ranking Officials in Nigeria
Leaders to gather and strengthen leadership skills, increase ability to navigate leadership challenges, develop deeper relationships with contemporaries, and understand and develop personal leadership style - September 04, 2007 - VIPCG
Cesidian Root Starts New Country of Independent Long Island (ILI)
The Cesidian Root, an alternative and intercontinental Internet, announced that it has started the new country project of Independent Long Island (ILI) with a working .ILI Top-Level Domain (TLD). - August 31, 2007 - Independent Long Island
On September 11, It Will be Six Years Since the Attack on the Twin Towers. We Promised We Would Not Forget Them.
On September 11, it will be six years since the attack on the twin towers. Many of the rescue workers who survived, continue to deal with medical issues. “We promised we would not forget them.” - August 28, 2007 - MYSafety Mark
TeleType Portable GPS Navigation Product Awarded GSA Advantage Contract
The TeleType GPS WorldNav 3100 Premium has been awarded a GSA Advantage contract allowing government agencies to easily purchase this portable navigation system. - August 17, 2007 - TeleType Co.
NewGenTek Takes the Sting Out of Compliance
NewGenTek's Compliance suite "Channel Islands Compliance Center" simplifies compliance with regulations such as, SOX, Hipaa, and GLBA. Channel Islands Compliance Center automates financial and IT controls across the enterprise. The Compliance Monitoring and Reporting features allow an... - August 14, 2007 - NuOPus
New Alliance Between iDatix and MITA Group to Bring State-of-the-Art BPM Solutions to the U.S. Federal Government
iDatix Corporation — an emerging leader in business process automation software — announces a new strategic alliance with the MITA Group, A United States Federal Government Advisory firm, intended to support the increased demand for iDatix solutions from this important market... - August 09, 2007 - iDatix
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions Wins Top Gold Millennium Award with Glendale Arizona Public Works Week Presentation
The Top Tier Millennium video "Public Works Week Proclamation" documented Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs presenting the Proclamation for Public Works Week In Glendale which coincides with National Public Works Week. Receiving the proclamation was Kenneth Reedy, who is the Deputy City... - August 04, 2007 - Glendale Daily Planet
Can We Quiet Down New York City?
The new noise law in New York City states that “the making, creation or maintenance of excessive and unreasonable and prohibited noises within the city affects… is a menace to public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and the prosperity of the people of the city.” - August 03, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
MAST 2007 – A Very Social Occasion
Evidencing the value of the extensive networking/social functions at the first MAST event, several organisations have confirmed sponsorship for high-profile functions in Genoa, this November - August 01, 2007 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
DPEP to Train Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigation Unit
Digital Photography Education Program launches visual communication standards in law enforcement. - July 26, 2007 - Web Photo School
Ivy Vining Consulting's Owner Reappointed to Transportation Research Board Committee - Women's Issues in Transportation
Lisa Marie Glover owner of Ivy Vining Consulting a transportation planning consultancy located in Atlanta, Georgia has been reappointed to Transportation Research Board Committee. TRB is a division of the National Research Council (NRC), a private, nonprofit institution that provides expertise in... - July 24, 2007 - Ivy Vining Consulting, LLC
Simplex Conveyor LLC Introduces the First Reversible MDR Extendable Conveyor
The first reversible single stage extendable conveyor designed with an exclusive patent pending "Continuous Roller Surface". - July 23, 2007 - Simplex Conveyor
Paul Revere Rides Article Identifies Five Critical Issues to Assure Economic Well-Being and National Survival
Five critical issues that will shape the U.S.A. for your children and grandchildren, that our elected officials should be acting on - and aren't, are outlined in a Paul Revere Rides investigative report. - July 21, 2007 - Paul Revere Rides
Voluminant Awarded GSA Schedule Contract
Arlington, Virginia-based organizational performance improvement firm is awarded a GSA contract for video production services - July 21, 2007 - Voluminant
American Dog Owners Association Says "No" to Dog Fighting
The American Dog Owners Association was established in 1970 to combat dog fighting speaks out on dog ring in Surrey, Virginia. - July 19, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
All4 Inc. Welcomes Former PADEP Division Chief John Slade
All4 Inc. (ALL4) is very excited to announce that John F. Slade will be joining ALL4 on August 1, 2007 as a Senior Consultant. For the past 13 years, John was the Chief of the Division of Permits in the Bureau of Air Quality for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). ALL4 is an environmental consulting firm located in Kimberton, PA. - July 17, 2007 - All4 Inc.
Republicans No Longer Have the Corner on Christ
Dr. Linda Seger, author of “Jesus Rode A Donkey: Why The Republicans Don't Have A Corner On Christ,” comments on why Republicans have lost the moral high ground. What’s The Story? Contrary to popular political propaganda since the 2000 Presidential Election, America’s... - July 14, 2007 - Dr. Linda Seger
Federal Government Threatens Bankruptcy of Non-Profit Radio Stations
Non-profit public radio to pay commercial rate royalties for live broadcast internet streaming or turn off their webcasts altogether. The "Internet Radio Equality Act" will fix this. Lack of additional support could cause the bills to die in committee. - June 21, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
MAST 2007 to Set New Standards for Maritime Security and Defence Events
Continued growth in support for first-in-class global maritime forum - June 18, 2007 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Paul Revere Rides Article Exposes Secrets the Political Left and Right Won't Tell Americans About the Immigration Bill
Newly released Paul Revere Rides article exposes how the political left and right are battling over immigration reform at the expense of homeland and border security. They're throwing the baby out with the bathwater and America will lose. - June 16, 2007 - Paul Revere Rides
Industrial Hemp Resolution in Michigan
Recently Hillman Michigan resident Everett Swift submitted an Industrial Hemp resolution to The Hillman Township Board and the Montmorency County Board. - June 12, 2007 - Everett Swift
Mexico Adventure Travel Company Bamba Experience “On-The-Ready” as U.S. Government grants “Relief” by Easing the Rules for Travel to Mexico
U.S. citizens may use “proof of passport applications”, rather than actual passports, to enter the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, an administration official said. Bamba Experience the premier adventure travel company in Mexico now facilitates the entire process for U.S. citizens requiring assistance while in Mexico. - June 10, 2007 - Bamba Experience
The Mrytle Beach Herald Achieves Another First
The Myrtle Beach Herald, one the Southeast’s most progressive newspapers, has become the first U.S. news publication to assign UV scores to its news stories and columns. What is a UV score, and what is its purpose? UV stands for Understanding Value, an innovation of Understanding... - June 06, 2007 - Understanding Corporation
Private Investigator in Los Angeles, California Continues to Grow; Wilshire Investigations
Los Angeles Private Investigators have long modeled their businesses and referred their difficult cases to Wilshire Investigations. They have kept their policy of “no press” for over ten years due to the high profile client list that has mandated their reputation of complete... - June 05, 2007 - Wilshire Investigations
Immigration Reform Punishes Legal High-Skilled Immigrants, Says Immigration Voice
The 2007 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, being touted as a “Grand Bargain”, ostensibly claims to reward merit. However, high-skilled workers who would supposedly benefit from the bill dispute such characterizations. After analyzing the fine-print of the Bill, the Core group... - May 31, 2007 - Immigration Voice
The American Dog Owners Association Invites Responsible Dog Owners to Participate in a Demonstration on June 3, 2007
Gather at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to Support California Pet Owners who Oppose California’s Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill. - May 30, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
Securityhunter Now A Woman-Owned Small Business GSA Contractor
Co-owner Mrs. Nancy Rogers takes the helm as majority shareholder of the corporation and CEO - May 24, 2007 - Securityhunter Inc
Cambridge Who’s Who Names Polly Bukta Executive of the Year in Government
Polly Bukta, Speaker Pro Tempore, and State Representative for the State of Iowa, has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Executive of the Year in Government. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who Registry is an honor, only one member in each discipline is named the Cambridge Who’s... - May 23, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
PR.com Creates the “Jenna Jameson Endorses Hillary Clinton” Story with Its Groundbreaking Jenna Jameson Interview
PR.com’s interview with Jenna Jameson creates nationwide headlines and late-night television material. - May 21, 2007 - PR.com
A Soldier's Most Important Piece of Equipment is their Socks
A few years ago we heard that our troops were receiving inadequate equipment. The Hum-V's weren't steel reinforced and the flack jackets were far from bullet proof. We all assumed that their needs have been taken care of in that area but you would be shocked to discover that some of their more basic needs are not being met. - May 19, 2007 - BlackAndWhiteSocks.com
New York Public Housing Leaders Mobilizing for Action
NYC CCOP Will Lead Thousands Of Public Housing Residents To Converge On Washington To Get Action And Commitment On Federal Funding And Policy; Save Our Homes In Public Housing Rally In Washington DC, Tuesday May 15, 2007; Rally Location: Upper Senate Park From 11 AM TO 4 PM - May 14, 2007 - City-Wide Council of Presidents
Doubleday Addresses Seniors’ Concerns at Buckingham Springs Town Meeting
Buckingham Supervisor Candidate Wendel Doubleday met with senior citizens on Wednesday, May 9th, to discuss his priorities for making Buckingham Township a better community for all township residents, including its seniors. - May 12, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
Joel Gilhoi Kim Honored by Cambridge Who’s Who for his Military Logistics Efforts During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Joel Gilhoi Kim, Former Motor Transportation Officer, Embarkation Officer, and Assistant Logistics Officer of the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion has been honored by Cambridge Who’s Who for his Military Logistics Efforts during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Kim joined the Marine Corps... - May 10, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
The Stealth MXP Secure Portable Drive Offered by Beyond If Solutions Recieves FIPS 140-2 Certification
Beyond If Solutions is pleased to announce that one of its most popular product offerings, the Stealth MXP portable secure drive, has received a FIPS 140-2 certification from NIST. The FIPS 140-2 validation allows the Stealth MXP to be deployed in government agencies as well as businesses that... - May 09, 2007 - Beyond If Solutions, LLC
Senate to Consider S 311 This Week, Humane Groups are Hopeful for its Successful Passage
Humane groups are hopeful for Senate Bill 311 as the bill moves through Committee. - April 26, 2007 - American Horse Defense Fund
Wendel Doubleday Launches Web Site for Buckingham Township Supervisor Campaign
Buckingham, PA resident Wendel Doubleday kicked off his campaign for Buckingham Township Supervisor this week with an initial speech to a group of local supporters and the launch of his new campaign Web site, http://www.wendeldoubleday.com . - April 08, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
Doubleday, Candidate for Township Supervisor, Wants to Restore Trust in Buckingham Township Government
Speaking before an engaged crowd in Doylestown on Saturday in his bid for one of the three seats on the Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors, Wendel Doubleday launched his campaign and vowed to bring transparency back to government and focus on responsible decision making, traffic safety,... - April 05, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
AAI Environmental Corporation Now Specializes in Reports Complying with the New EPA Law That Has Significant Impact on Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Industry
The United States Environmental Protection Agency codified into the federal regulations the new All Appropriate Inquiries Rule in November of last year. The new law is already impacting the environmental assessment industry. The new AAI Rule requires that Phase One Environmental Site Assessment reports be performed by "Environmental Professionals." It also requires a more in depth review for potential environmental issues at properties and neighboring properties. - April 04, 2007 - AAI Environmental Corporation
JCFaith.com (Christian Myspace Alternative) Announces the Launch of the Campaign 2008 Channel
JCFaith.com announces the launch of the Campaign 2008 Channel (http://www.jcfaith.com/Campaign2008/), a political group designed to empower the 2008 presidential politicians the ability to connect with JCFaith users around the world. The Campaign 2008 Channel will house a voter registration tool,... - March 23, 2007 - JCFaith.com
The New Social Worker Magazine Web Site Adds Features During Social Work Month
The New Social Worker magazine Web site has added the Social Work Podcast and other features during National Social Work Month, which takes place in March. - March 07, 2007 - White Hat Communications
ACBNY Urges Governor Spitzer to Withdraw his Office for the Blind Budget Proposal and Hold Public Hearings
ACBNY urges Governor Spitzer and the New York State legislature to withdraw their support to part J of the education, labor, and family assistance budget (S. 2107 and A. 4307), which proposes to create a new Office for The Blind in New York, in order to hold public hearings. - February 16, 2007 - American Council of the Blind of New York
Gordon Law Group’s Philip Gordon Presents Wage & Labor Forum to Legislators
Gordon Law Group managing partner Philip Gordon conducted a presentation, “How to Guide a Constituent through a Wage Complaint: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations,” to Senate and House members and their staff on Tuesday, February 6th at the State House. The forum focused on employee rights regarding overtime, minimum wage, commission payments, wrongful termination, employee misclassification, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, wrongful deductions and equity compensation. - February 10, 2007 - Gordon Law Group
Centre Analytics on Foiled Terror Plots of 2006 and the Company's Counter-terror Activities
Centre Analytics CEO, Alan Yarborough, comments on foiled terror plots and the company's role in counter-terror activities worldwide. - January 13, 2007 - Centre Analytics International, Inc.
Council Member Michele Martinez Takes Office
Open call for Board and Commission appointments for city residents. - December 05, 2006 - Michele Martinez
Denver PR Consultant Maggie Holben Quoted in Rocky Mountain News Regarding Rep. Tom Tancredo’s Media Relations Tactics
Rocky Mountain News Washington Bureau Chief Michael Sprengelmeyer interviewed and quoted Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner of Lakewood-based Absolutely Public Relations, regarding the PR/media relations tactics of Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo. The article ran Friday, December 1, 2006, and was... - December 03, 2006 - Absolutely Public Relations
Campaigners Fight Proposed Pigeon Feeding Ban
Campaigners today launched a bid to scupper an application by Westminster City Council for a byelaw criminalising the feeding of pigeons around Trafalgar Square. - November 29, 2006 - Save the Trafalgar Square Pigeons
Seven Digits of Separation: New People Search Service Uses 30 Years of Phone Number Ownership Records to Locate People
Now, the general public can use a number one digit more unique than the average Social Security number to locate people anywhere-instantly. Web-based people search firm PeopleFinders.com allows anyone to search more than a billion public records by phone number alone. - November 14, 2006 - People Search News
UK Government Moves to Australian Style Points-based Immigration System
The United Kingdom's Home Secretary, John Reid, has announced that UK migrants will be points tested for immigration. The new UK system is based on the Australian immigration model of points testing potential migrants. The Australian immigration system is said to be one of the most comprehensive... - November 08, 2006 - Australian Visa Bureau