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Travel Industry Entrepreneur Gloria Bohan Featured in New Book Showcasing Successful Businesswomen
Omega World Travel CEO’s story highlighted in “The Woman’s Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs Show You What it Takes to Grow Your Business” - June 13, 2006 - Omega World Travel
Good News for GERD (Acid Reflux) Sufferers
Every recipe of the hundreds found on the Dr. Gourmet website (http://www.drgourmet.com) now has information about whether a meal might provoke Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD. Most people think of this as occasional heartburn or acid reflux, but there are a significant number who have chronic, persistent pain and discomfort. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease affects about 15 million people in the United States. - June 08, 2006 - Dr. Gourmet
Operation Helmet and America Supports You Salutes the Troops at the Pentagon Memorial Day Picnic
Operation Helmet joined with the America Supports You organization to honor hundreds of our troops just returning from overseas deployments. Mark and Carla Meaders of Willistown, Pennsylvania represented the Operation Helmet volunteers and talked to many of the troops, their families, and loved ones. - June 07, 2006 - Operation Helmet
Sterling Performance with Silver Serpent® Reference 1080p HDMI Cables from BetterCables.com
BetterCables.com® launches new HDMI™ cables to support the demands of HDTV, HD-DVD™ and Blu-ray™ 1080p resolutions. - June 02, 2006 - BetterCables.com
The Computer Doctor Forms Private/Public Consortium to Bring Wireless Broadband to Prince William County
The Computer Doctor, LLC, today launched a grass roots effort to deploy wireless broadband Internet access in Prince William County, VA-- Known as “Wi-Max” or “next-generation Wi-Fi”, it is the "Internet Anytime, Anywhere.” - June 01, 2006 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
World War II Sinking of U.S.S. Sims (DD-409) Revealed for First Time
On May 7, 1942, one small destroyer went up against the bulk of the Japanese Naval air fleet in the Coral Sea. When the fight ended, 250 men went into the water. Only 13 survived. This is their story. - May 29, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Mitretek Healthcare to Host a National Leaders Forum for Improving the Healthcare Recall Process
Forum to explore cross-industry issues involving recalls for healthcare products. - May 24, 2006 - Noblis
First Afghan/Iranian Full Glossy Monthly Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine Released in U.S. Promoting Democracy and Modern Culture
For the first time Afghan and Iranian-Americans will have a magazine to call their own, Zeba Magazine, the Farsi word for beautiful. With the news stands filled with magazines that pertain to the mass American public with topics on American culture, Zeba Magazine, for the first time, will offer... - May 19, 2006 - Zeba Magazine
VA Loan Holders Can Now Cash Out and/or Consolidate Debts with LowVARates.com
For years there has been a major misunderstanding in the VA loan industry. It has been a common belief among VA Home Owners and Lenders that if a veteran home owner wanted to get cash out of their property, that they would have to get a 2nd mortgage or go to a conventional loan. ... - May 16, 2006 - Low VA Rates
First Lady's Chief of Staff Honored by the Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employee who Serves in the US Naval Reserve
Anita McBride, Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, was honored with a ESGR Patriot Award in a White House Ceremony. - April 21, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
EyeBuyDirect.com Announces New Affordable Spring Eyeglasses Fashion Line
Spring is in the air, but your eyesight should be a concern all year round. If you’re looking for a new pair of stylish and durable glasses, coupled with the speed and ease of online ordering, EyeBuyDirect.com should be on the top of your eyewear site shopping list. An emerging leader in... - April 21, 2006 - Eye Buy Direct
PR.com Interviews Marvel Comics Icon Stan Lee
PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, interviews legendary comic book icon Stan Lee about his life, his career and his new company POW! Entertainment. - March 17, 2006 - PR.com
Authorities Now Embracing Space Tourism, But Entrepreneurs Propel Movement, Says Travel Visionary Gloria Bohan
Space tourism pioneer Gloria Bohan, at helm of travel management company Omega World Travel, sees official government recognition as good step, but says that entrepreneurs have been the major reason behind the growth of the commercial space travel field. - March 15, 2006 - Omega World Travel
Preemie Magazine and March of Dimes Join Forces to Educate and Support Parents of Premature Children
Two leaders in premature birth information plan strategic efforts to help families of preemies. - March 08, 2006 - Preemie Magazine
The Urban Fashion Week Takes on The Nation's Capital
The Fashion Industry Will Never Be The Same... - March 03, 2006 - Zobe Fashions, Models, & Talents
Women President’s Organization Launches Web Site For 2006 Conference
Live Web Site Designed For National Conference Registration. - February 27, 2006 - Women President Organization
U.S. Treasury Secretary Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig H. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Secretary of the U. S. Treasury, John W. Snow signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. The “5-Star” Statement... - January 26, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Department of Education Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Education Secretary Margaret Spellings signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on January 19th. The “5-Star” Statement of... - January 21, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
HisShoes Ministry on Heaven 1580 AM and WPGC 95.5 FM in Washington, DC
More than a Ministry it's a Movement. - January 14, 2006 - HisShoes
Guardsmen and Reservists Encouraged to Nominate Employers for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Nominations can be made at the ESGR website www.esgr.mil, from January 9, 2006 to February 28, 2006. - January 05, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Hawks Novel Suggests that Teenagers Listen to the President
When the President of the United States makes statements or decisions of great impact can teenagers, those Americans who are least affected by politics, be the most affected by his guiding influence? - December 30, 2005 - Alex Hutchinson
Plasma Rentals Up Over 200%
Plasma displays create a high quality image for corporate events and rentals of these types of display rentals are up over 200% year over year. - December 15, 2005 - Rentacomputer.com
Capital Markets Services Expert – Simon Acheson - Reveals Latest Acquisition Strategies at Land Development Breakthroughs Conference
Capital Markets Services expert, Simon Acheson, Director of Pacific Security Capital, presents “From Acquisition to Implementation” at Land Development Breakthroughs Conference in Washington D.C. - December 13, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson honors employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve by signing Statement of Support. - December 09, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Hundreds of Teens to “Face Off” During HisShoes Talk Show
On January 14, 2005, the spiritually blessed and extremely talented hosts of HisShoes Television will engage an audience in excess of 300 youth and young adults in "FACE OFF," an electrifying exploration of what's behind the masks that our younger generation is wearing. The talk show will... - December 06, 2005 - HisShoes
U.S. Department of Transportation Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. on November 17th. The “5-Star”... - November 17, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Use RASMAS Product Recall Management Service to Streamline Product Recall Processes
Mitretek Systems announced today that Vanderbilt University Medical Center has selected Mitretek Healthcare’s Risk And Safety Management Alert System (RASMAS) service to automate its product recall management operations. Vanderbilt, an innovative not-for-profit health care provider,... - November 17, 2005 - Noblis
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that the Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve November 10... - November 10, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Attorney General Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C on November 1st. The “5-Star” Statement... - November 02, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Department of Agriculture Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
The Honorable Thomas F. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that Mike Johanns, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve in Washington, D.C. The “5-Star”... - November 01, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
U.S. Department of Energy Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. - October 31, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
MetalUnderground.com Sponsors Extreme Black Metal Festival in Norway
Metalunderground.com furthers its goal of spreading the word about underground metal by sponsoring extreme black metal festival, Norway’s Hammerslag Festival. - October 25, 2005 - MetalUnderground.com
U.S. Department of Labor Signs "5-Star" Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Craig W. Duehring, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, announced that U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao signed a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve at 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 20th at the National Press Club, 529 14th... - October 20, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
America's Supportive Employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists Honored by the Department of Defense
The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored 15 of America’s most supportive employers of National Guardsmen and Reservists from across the nation at the 10th annual 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer... - October 18, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Federal Maritime Commission Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Philip Pope, Deputy Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Steven R. Blust, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve... - September 27, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
District of Columbia Employers Honored By ESGR
Patriotic Employers of the Capitol Region were honored by the DC Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee for supporting thier employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - September 26, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
National Mediation Board Chairman Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Bob Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Ms. Read Van de Water, Chairman of the National Mediation Board, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve... - September 15, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
NASA Deputy Administrator Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Bob Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Mr. Frederick D. Gregory, NASA Deputy Administrator, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve in... - September 15, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Signs Statement of Support
Admiral Paul Yost demonstrates support for the Men and Women of the National Guard and Reserve by Signing a Statement of Support. - September 13, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
National Council on Disability Signs Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Ms. Ethel D. Briggs, Executive Director, joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America's employers who have pledged support for the men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - September 02, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to Sign Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
Mr. Scot L. Beckenbaugh, Acting Director of the FMCS will join a cadre of Fortune 500 comapnies, state and federal agencies, and thousands of America's employers who have pledged support for our troops. - August 22, 2005 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
New Book Leads Aspiring Entrepreneurs to "A Piece of the Pie"
A Piece of the Pie profiles four successful business owners who were helped by the Small Business Administration programs. These programs allow racial and ethnic groups, women, and veterans land contracts to provide products and services to the federal government. - July 22, 2005 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
WSI Internet Consultant Troy Ireland Wins U.S. National Businessman of the Year Award
Those looking for an example of the high caliber of professionals representing WSI need only look to New Jersey-based Internet Consultant Troy Ireland. Ireland was recently named the 2003 Businessman of the Year by the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Small Business Advisory... - May 26, 2003 - WSI Internet