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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
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
Scottish Self-Made Millionaire Secures Lloyds TSB Jewel Business Award
One of Britain’s youngest self-made multi-millionaires has won a prestigious business and commerce award. Azeem Ibrahim, 32, whose various concerns have earned him an estimated worth of around £58m, has secured the Lloyds TSB - KPMG Business and Commerce Excellence Jewel Award 2008. In... - April 22, 2008 - ECM Holdings
Canada’s Newest Publisher’s Green Initiatives Takes the Next Step in the Evolution of Learning
One of Etraffic Press’ regions is British Columbia where this provincial government has mandated that the entire public sectors including school districts are to become carbon neutral. This mandate will mean that schools will have to find new ways to provide the same quality resources they have traditionally supplied to students. Etraffic Press new innovative publishing model increases the quality of resources and allows schools to make significant leaps in their quest to become carbon neutral. - April 17, 2008 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Smart Marketing: Make Earth Day Every Day
Many companies use eco-friendly promotional items as part of their overall marketing strategy, but just because the product says it's “green” does not make it true. Like any purchase, consumers must use reliable sources that can explain the contents of the promotional products. - April 17, 2008 - IASpromotes.com
Four Arrested at City Park After Detection by Sonitrol Pacific
Police arrested four teens suspected of burglary and vandalism at a city park after Sonitrol Pacific's silent alarm detected threatening activity April 11. - April 16, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Takes Stand to Preserve Historic San Diegan Homes
Candidate for Mayor of San Diego, Steve Francis, makes statement supporting the Mills act and advocates the preservation of San Diego’s historic buildings. - April 16, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Bush Administration Expands FHAsecure to Offer More Assistance and Financing Aid to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The Bush Administration today announced new plans to help homeowners facing foreclosure. See if you qualify and enroll at www.fedfac.com - April 09, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Federal Court Enters $200,000 Judgment Against Old Dominion University in Favor of White Police Officer Alleging Reverse Race Discrimination
A federal court in Virginia has entered a $200,000 judgment against Old Dominion University in favor of Brett Birkmeyer, a white former police officer in the predominantly black ODU Police Department, who sued ODU claiming he was fired by ODU because he is white and because he complained to ODU officials that he and other white employees in the ODU Police Department were being subjected to race discrimination. - April 08, 2008 - Ray Hogge & Associates, PLC
Rover Technology Fusions Government News Update
Rover Technology Fusions (RTF), a Tampa technology solutions provider, announced today that they have signed another County Government customer to adopt the Rover INK mobile workflow data capture solution. A large Northwestern county with a population of more than 600,000 residents has selected... - April 04, 2008 - Rover Technology Fusions
U.S. Boycott of 1980 Olympic Games Detailed in New Book "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games." Vice President Walter Mondale Pens Foreword for Book.
American athletes denied opportunity to compete in boycotted 1980 Olympic Games and the geo-political circumstances surrounding the boycott featured in latest book by identical twin authors Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli. - March 27, 2008 - New Chapter Press
Time Running Out to Secure IATA 3-Letter Airport Codes in .aero Domain Name
The clock is winding down for airports to secure their 3-letter codes in the .aero domain name. Airports have until November 30 to register their IATA .aero location identifiers at NamesBeyond, after which the registry will release these unique airport codes to the general public. NamesBeyond’s Exclusive Registration period ends November 30, 2008. - March 26, 2008 - Names Beyond
eGov Strategies Endorsed by Indiana Association of Cities & Towns
eGov Strategies, a provider of website technology for the government sector, today announced that it is endorsed by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT), one of the oldest state municipal leagues in the country. eGov is the first business to receive endorsement by IACT in more than... - March 26, 2008 - eGov Strategies
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Goes Live; The FFAC Launched Their New Membership Self Help Assistance Site Today
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance today launched their online interactive website to help home owners at risk. With Foreclosures soaring to historic levels, banks, mortgage companies, lenders and loan service organizations are looking for creative solutions to keep home owners in their homes and open lines of communication. The FFAC helps home owners develop plans and get results from their lenders and to understand the foreclosure process. - March 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Michael L. Buckner Law Firm Launches Firm Website and Online Resource Center
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm launches the firm website and online resource center, www.michaelbucknerlaw.com. - March 18, 2008 - Michael L. Buckner Law Firm
Wednesday, 12 March 2008 John Crabtree Joins Thorpe Campaign as Finance Chair and Davon Gray as Fundraising and Message Consultant
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate in Florida's 23rd District, adds two key members to campaign team. - March 15, 2008 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Malaysian Economic Agenda Set to Propel Growth
Anwar Ibrahim says that with a resounding victory in the March 8th elections, KeADILan (Justice Party) is set to begin implementation of its economic agenda which will stimulate economic growth, attract foreign investment and ensure that marginalised and poor communities receive adequate attention and support from the government. - March 12, 2008 - Office of Anwar Ibrahim
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), Joins McCain Team
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, has joined John McCain's Health Care team. Dr. Thorpe is committed to sound, affordable Health Care for Floridians and Americans. - March 09, 2008 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Coaching for Commitment: “It Will Revolutionize the Way You Think About Coaching”
Cindy Coe, President of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD) an international executive coaching and consulting firm based in Pueblo West, Colorado, today announced the much anticipated release of Coaching for Commitment: Achieving Superior Performance from Individuals and teams (Ed. 3) by John Wiley & Sons Publishers. - March 08, 2008 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.