District of Columbia: Washington News
Companies Find that Corporate Finishing School is a Business Necessity
Corporate etiquette errors made by new hires have pushed organizations to invest in training before mistakes are made. - August 27, 2006 - Business Training Works, Inc.
District of Columbia Mayoral Candidate Dennis Moore Outlines Major "Out-of-the-Box" Educational Excellence Initiative - Critics Say He's Way Outside DC's Usual Candidates
Dennis Moore, the Republican D.C. mayoral candidate released his "Comprehensive Plan for Educational Excellence" to overhaul Washington's deteriorating school system. Critics say his plan strikingly distinguishes him from the Democratic mayoral front-runners, especially his GOP competitor David Kranich. Moore says his "out-of-the-box" Excellent Schools Plan (ESP) is what D.C. parents are demanding to bring "genuine educational empowerment" to all District students. The plan is as follows: - August 22, 2006 - Moore For People Mayoral Committee
Chaamp Will Revolutionize the Way Sports Fans Surf the Web
A new site for sports fans to keep up with the latest sports news and interact with other fans from all around the world. - August 22, 2006 - CHAAMP LLC
The Computer Doctor Approved as Certified Partner In Microsoft Partner Program
The Computer Doctor, LLC, today announced it has been approved for certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes The Computer Doctor’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, The Computer Doctor has demonstrated expertise with... - August 21, 2006 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
Smart Travelers Cashing in on Lifetime Vacation Packages as Alternative to Timeshares
A growing number of smart travelers and vacationers are cashing in on lifetime vacation packages as an alternative to timeshares. Visit http://www.traveladventure.tv for details. - August 20, 2006 - TravelAdventure.TV
Omega World Travel Introduces Risk Management Solution for Business Travel Security
Travel management company Omega World Travel’s strategic partnership with Air Security International provides risk management solutions to corporate travel programs in need of business travel security - August 18, 2006 - Omega World Travel
With Midterms Looming, Leaders of the $300 Billion Electronic Retail Industry to Get a Bit of Beltway Buzz
Frank Luntz to Address Electronic Retailing Association Leaders at Third Annual Leadership Dinner, Give Predictions of Political Winners & Losers. - August 17, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
16th Annual Convention and EXPO to Highlight All Aspects of $300 Billion E-tailing Industry
More Than 3,000 Electronic Retailers Convene at ERA Annual Convention - August 16, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
National Bdpa Launches the IT Institute at Auburn University
The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (http://www.bdpa.org) will launch the Information Technology Institute Certification Program in September 2006. The BDPA IT Institute supports the computer professional by increasing technical competence, maximizing leadership potential and... - August 12, 2006 - National BDPA
Allen D. Roses of GlaxoSmithKline to Present Data on Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Diseases, September 18, 2006
Allen D, Roses, Senior Vice President of Pharmacogenetics for GlaxoSmithKline, will deliver a presentation entitled, “Translational Genetics - New Targets and Pharmacogenetic Differentiation of Medicines” on September 18, 2006. - August 12, 2006 - GTCbio
Model and Casting Call for “Chain Swang” Video Shoot
For AMG records, this is the official casting call for the video production of "Chain Swang." - August 11, 2006 - A SQUAD RECORDS
LowVARates.com is Now a Preferred Partner with USHUD.com and Hudexchange.com
LowVArates continues to reach outside of the box in its attempt to provide as much value as possible to the Nation's military homeowners. Veteran Home Owners or potential buyers are now able to find great deals on realestate across the country by searching for bank owned properties and foreclosures. Please visit their site www.lowvarates.com and then search under the links section to be directed immediately to the USHUD and HUDEXCHANGE. - August 10, 2006 - Low VA Rates
Kathryn Eshelman Named to National Women’s Business Council
WPO Member Appointed To National Organization. - August 08, 2006 - Women President Organization
The Center for Ethics in Free Enterprise Announces the Opening of Its Applied Ethics Institute and its Ethics Certification Program
The Applied Ethics Institute is designed to be an active network of applied ethics professionals and to train individuals in a comprehensive online ethics certification program leading to the professional designation “certified applied ethicist” a CAE. - August 03, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Outskirts Press Releases the New Book, "Cute Little Store," the Truth (and Fiction) About What it Takes to Create a Successful Retail Shop
Cute Little Store is a small business survival guide that asks those who dream of running their very own retail store to seriously examine their personality makeup before taking the plunge: “Why do you want to own your own business?” “Do you require a certain salary to support... - August 01, 2006 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Always Something Inc. Recognized as a PowerSync® Program Participant
Electronic connection results in improved customer service. - July 31, 2006 - Always Something Inc.
Snoozester, Inc. Launches Wake Up Call Service
Snoozester, Inc. is proud to announce the official launch of their wake up call service. Snoozester’s service will allow customers in the U.S. and Canada to schedule wake up calls online and receive them on their phone. Snoozester has been beta testing the service since May 6... - July 31, 2006 - Snoozester Inc
NaturaLawn of America Invited to Speak at the American Chemical Society’s International Conference
National lawn care company continues to promote environmentally responsible lawn care by speaking about the importance of pesticide reduction. - July 26, 2006 - NaturaLawn of America
State and Local Government Wireless Market Exploding
State and local governments are signing contracts for wireless networks at a record pace. 305 cities and counties are planning or implementing wireless networks for government, citizens, busineses, and tourists. - July 26, 2006 - MultiState Associates Inc.
Global Academy Online Revolutionizes Online Education with Its Private Label Curriculum
Delivering private label online curriculum boosting online instruction to new heights in a transparent environment, this Washington DC firm makes the smallest liberal arts college competitive with the biggest research university for student scholars anywhere in the world. - July 25, 2006 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
Washington D.C. Marriott’s Family Fun Vacation Package – Stay & Play
Summer family vacations should be as educational as they are fun. Every parent can struggle planning enriching travel experiences for their children, and this becomes even more difficult on a tight budget. If you’ve been looking for a reason to take the kids to the historically stimulating... - July 21, 2006 - Washington Marriott
Homeowners Praise New Free Digital Book of Tips and Advice on Home Improvement Loans
Financial Web site Honest.net has released "Home Improvement Loans & Financing," a free digital book or ebook providing a convenient and highly-informative treasury of articles with real world advice, tips and recommended resources for homeowners seeking funding to help pay for their home improvement projects. - July 21, 2006 - SketchCo.com
VersaForward Service Provides Professional Customizable Email Forwarding
VersaEdge Software LLC announces VersaForward Service, an email forwarding service which can forward email to a cell phone, Blackberry, or other email account. This allows people to get important messages quickly and stay connected. The service can check AOL, Hotmail, MSN, Gmail, Yahoo, and standard email accounts. - July 18, 2006 - VersaEdge Software LLC
AtHoc Exhibits Mass Notification System at AFCEA Army IT Day and Ramstein Air Base Technology Exposition
AtHoc highlights work related to Network-Based Emergency Notification Systems for the Army, Air Force and throughout the Department of Defense. - July 14, 2006 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Simplified 1080p HDMI Connections with the BetterCables.com Display Magic 5-to-1 HDMI Switcher
The Display Magic HDMI Switcher features five HDMI inputs – each are selectable via front panel button or via the included IR remote control. Each of the five inputs can accept any HDMI source, including HDTV, DVD, HD-DVD™, Blu-ray™ or PCs. - July 14, 2006 - BetterCables.com
2 Science Fiction Plot Boilers Available for Free at scriptboiler.blogspot.com
Creative Writer Ugur Akinci posts new movie plot ideas every day. - July 13, 2006 - Script Boiler
HyperOffice Introduces HyperShare for Outlook, Extending Support for Microsoft Outlook and Enhancing Its Microsoft Exchange Server Alternative
Internet software and collaboration tools for growing business now allows users to keep using Outlook, yet share calendars, contacts, documents, and tasks both with and without Microsoft Exchange. - July 12, 2006 - HyperOffice, Inc.
New Release of Analyst Pro Software Helps Users Say: “Goodbye to Word Processors and Spread Sheets for Project Management!”
Goda Software today announced shipment of Analyst Pro 5.3, the newest version of its project management application for software and systems development. The 5.3 edition includes enhanced requirements management, files and documents (repository), as well as an updated user’s guide. What... - July 11, 2006 - Goda Software, Inc
Announcing eatTHISdiet for Coumadin(r) (Generic Name: Warfarin) Users
The third version of eatTHISdiet, the popular and free online six-week diet plan, has been added to the Dr. Gourmet website (www.drgourmet.com). Created especially for Coumadin(r) users, the plan provides six weeks of meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists so that the Coumadin user can eat a... - July 11, 2006 - Dr. Gourmet
DTech Labs and Network Equipment Technologies Announce Secure VoIP Products for Tactical Government and Military User
DTech Labs and Network Equipment Technologies, Inc announce general availability and initial customer shipments of the WHISPER400 Mobile VX VoIP solution for government, defense and first-responder customers. - July 11, 2006 - DTech Labs, Inc.
LRA Worldwide to Assist Washington Nationals with Customer Service Training
LRA Worldwide, Inc., and The Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball are partnering to enhance the Nationals’ fan experience with an intense customer service training program. The focus for the training will be all game day staff that interact with the fans at RFK Stadium. The training... - July 10, 2006 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
3 New Free Movie Plots Available at Scriptboiler.blogspot.com
Creative copywriter and screenwriter Ugur Akinci has posted 3 new movie plot ideas at his unique blog Script Boiler. All plots are free for the taking and offered as a public service to the writing community and movie industry. Akinci posts new plots on a daily basis and encourages his... - July 08, 2006 - Script Boiler
Free Screenplay Plots and Characters Available Online for All Writers
Creative writer Ugur Akinci shares his plot and script ideas for free. - July 07, 2006 - Script Boiler
Department of Defense Announces 2006 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Recipients
ESGR to honor 15 American Employers who provide "Above and Beyond" support to their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. - July 06, 2006 - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
PR.com Interviews Michael Lombardi, One of the Stars of FX’s Controversial Dramedy Created by Denis Leary, Rescue Me
PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, comes up with another compelling and bold interview with Michael Lombardi from FX’s “Rescue Me,” about FDNY Firefighters. - July 05, 2006 - PR.com
Charity Dog Wash at Happy Tails Dog Spa to Benefit Military Dogs in Iraq - Washington Wizards Dance Team to Lend Support at Second Annual Event
Happy Tails Dog Spa, a luxury dog daycare franchise based in Bethesda, MD will hold its second annual dog wash fundraiser this July 15th. The company's charitable arm, K-9 Support, Inc., collects funds to send care packages to K-9 handlers and their dogs overseas. Last year's wash raised over $8500... - July 05, 2006 - Happy Tails Dog Spa
New Erotic Book Publisher Has Mojo
Now accepting submissions, erotica/erotic romance publisher has a strong foundation of experience behind it. - July 04, 2006 - Mojocastle Press
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Media Partnership with the IT Compliance Institute
BankInfoSecurity.com has announced it has entered a media partnership with the IT Compliance Institute regarding their IT Compliance Conference October 2-4, 2006 in Washington, DC. The IT Compliance Institute (ITCi) strives to be a global authority on the role of technology in business... - July 04, 2006 - Information Security Media Group
HisShoes - Coming this Month to DCTV Channel 96 in the District of Columbia
Check out the leaders of tommorow as they make a mighty difference today. Minister Maurice Maxwell, Minister Wendell Hankins, and Chanda Brown-Wilson, the blessed and talented hosts of HisShoes Television engage an audience of teenagers and adults in an electrifying exploration of what's... - July 02, 2006 - HisShoes
New Free Digital Book Helps Students Find and Get Scholarships
Education web site Braintropolis.com has just released "Braintropolis Scholarships," a new free digital book (also called electronic books or ebooks), a convenient treasury of articles full of real world advice, tips and recommended resources to help college-bound students find and get scholarships. A standard cross-platform Adobe Acrobat PDF file, "Braintropolis Scholarships" is available for free immediate download at http://www.braintropolis.com. - June 20, 2006 - SketchCo.com
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