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Civic Leader Robert Renteria Challenges Schools and Politicians to Revisit "Best Practices"
eMediaCampaigns! author offers alternative for Chicago's K-12 Best Practices. - March 25, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Glacier Park Chair & Rocker Introduced by Old Hickory Furniture Company
In June 1914, the Lewis Glacier Hotel (now Lake McDonald Lodge) opened along the shore of pristine Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park filled with Old Hickory furniture. Now 100 years later Old Hickory furniture is still prominent throughout the historic lodge. Old Hickory Furniture Company and Xanterra Parks and Resorts are celebrating the historic partnership with two commemorative Centennial items: The Glacier Park Chair and Glacier Park Rocker. Both items will be on display. - March 24, 2014 - Old Hickory Furniture Company
Smaller Government Project Promotes Congressional Field Hearings in Nevada and Arizona
"What we need is a Goldilocks government. A government that is not too big, yet not too small to protect our rights. We need a government that is the Right Size." -Lew Uhler, President of the National Tax Limitation Committee and Founder of the Smaller Government Project, announces his support of two upcoming Congressional Field Hearings in Nevada and Arizona. - March 15, 2014 - Smaller Government Project
mamemo productions Successfully Delivers National Emergency Management Conference
mamemo creates and delivers meetings & conferences solutions for pioneering conference in the Middle East. - March 14, 2014 - mamemo productions
R. Gordon Schaubhut Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
R. Gordon Schaubhut of Glen Rock, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of business solutions. About R. Gordon Schaubhut Mr. Schaubhut has over 32 years experience. He is the Senior... - March 12, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
NAPW’s VIP Woman of the Year Was a Possible Candidate for President of the United States in 2012
Rayna M. Gangi, the National Association of Professional Women’s newest Woman of the Year, once tested the waters to become the first woman to head the most powerful office on earth. - March 11, 2014 - Empowerment, LLC
TransGuardian CEO Jim Moseley Attends Gridiron Dinner, Washington DC
The annual, exclusive Gridiron Dinner, with 65 members of the Washington’s media elite, celebrated its 129th year. The Gridiron is famous for its white-tie dress code, self-deprecating speeches by leading politicians, and satirical song-and-dance acts performed by the Fourth Estate. Jim... - March 11, 2014 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Black Mondays: Worst Decisions of the Supreme Court (4th Edition)
Inprint Books announced the publication of the revised and significantly updated "Black Mondays: Worst Decisions of the Supreme Court (Fourth Edition)" by Joel D. Joseph. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the foreword for the first edition and it is included in this edition as well. - March 05, 2014 - Inprint Books
Top Quality Plants, Individuals Honored by ACPA
QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits. - March 04, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Government Contractor The Arcanum Group Makes a Splash with CEO Waters
The Arcanum Group -- a Denver-based provider of IT, staffing and program management services to government agencies -- participated Feb. 22 in the 2014 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Colorado fundraising event. - February 28, 2014 - The Arcanum Group
STRATXX Airship Successfully Broadcasts Digital TV Radio Over a Large Area
Stratxx Holding AG, STAX has recently announced that it has launched a new tethered Airship the “X Tower.” The airship is designed to carry telecommunications and broadcast payloads. The team recently carried out a successful longevity test on its unique X-Tower communications airship... - February 27, 2014 - Stratxx Holding Ag
Federal Laboratories and Industry Partners Receive Prestigious Honors in Technology Transfer for Leading Innovations
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is pleased and proud to present the 2014 FLC National Awards for excellence in technology transfer. Honorees of these awards are exceptional federal agency and laboratory employees and industry partners that have demonstrated a great deal of dedication in their technological fields. The innovative technologies that these individuals and groups see through to the marketplace help to boost the U.S. economy and benefit everyday life. - February 06, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland
Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC
SANS Inc. Announces New Version of Language Lab Software Compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1
SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, has just released Version 14.0 of the Sony Virtuoso™ and Sony Soloist® digital language lab software. A key element of this software update is compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Operating System (OS). - February 05, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Raymond Alvin Boland Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Raymond Alvin Boland, of Killeen, Texas has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Vision-Box® Closes the Border Control Loop by Unifying the Manual and Automated Border Control Processes at Lisbon Airport
Vision-Box®, leader in automated border control systems and electronic identity solutions, has delivered and integrated 35 document readers for manual border control, to the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). Lisbon Airport, under the close collaboration and control of SEF... - January 29, 2014 - Vision-Box
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Federal Labs, Agencies and Industry Set to Converge in Rockville as 2014 Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer National Meeting Registration Opens
Registration is now open for the 2014 FLC National Meeting. This year's FLC National Meeting will take place from April 21 -23, 2014 at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel. Over the course of three days, hundreds of technology transfer professionals, scientists, and other federal and industry members of the FLC community will partake in various education and training courses, an industry day, and panel discussions all designed to advance their tech transfer knowledge and skills. - January 22, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Welfare Reform Scotland Conference Announced - Capita Conferences, 27th March - Edinburgh
This well established Welfare Reform Scotland Conference is perfectly timed to provide an essential update on how the Welfare Reform agenda is being applied in Scotland. - January 21, 2014 - Capita Conferences
U.S. Armor: Leading the Way in Ballistic Femoral Artery and Groin Protection with Revolutionary New Product Debuting at This Year's SHOT SHOW
U.S. Armor, a California corporation, is leading the way in ballistic femoral artery and groin protection for Law Enforcement and Department of Defense personnel with a revolutionary new product debuting at this year’s SHOT SHOW, *Ballistic Underwear*. Recently signing a licensing agreement... - January 16, 2014 - Armour Wear, LLC
Tamee L. Havrilla Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tamee L. Havrilla of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of military government. About Tamee L. Havrilla Ms. Havrilla is the Logistics Management Specialist for... - January 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
DWBH Receives Approved, Registered Trademark/Service mark
DWBH, LLC (DWBH) recently received an approved, registered Trademark/Service mark for its name, use, and “trade dress.” DWBH President and CEO, Steven D. MacDonald stated: “Although registration of our service mark provides practical and legal benefits, it is also an important... - January 12, 2014 - DWBH, LLC (DWBHCORP)
Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
The Identity Advocate: Are You At Risk for ObamaCare Identity Theft Scams?
ObamaCare identity theft due to fraudulent navigators and scams is a serious threat. Follow these tips to safeguard your information and protect your identity. - December 26, 2013 - The Identity Advocate
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Director of National Intelligence to Keynote DSI's Automated ISR Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce that The Honorable James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, will deliver keynote remarks at DSI's 2014 Automated ISR Symposium taking place February 18-19 in Washington, DC. - December 13, 2013 - Defense Strategies Institute
2013 Road to Recovery Conference Begins Today in Orlando
Annual event hosted by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is transformative experience for more than 100 wounded veterans and their families. - December 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Rentricity Launches New Website for In-Pipe Renewable Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, is inviting the processed water community to explore its new website and improved user interface. The new website features a clean, modern design with straightforward navigation, allowing its visitors to gain access to company information... - December 03, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Captain Jennifer M. Pinta Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Captain Jennifer M. Pinta of Berwyn, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government defense. About Captain Jennifer M. Pinta Captain Pinta has 15 years experience in the National... - November 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
I-601A Provisional Waiver: Statistics and Reality
Provisional Waiver Attorney Alena Shautsova discusses recent USCIS statistics on provisional I-601A waiver applications and reasons for lack of success of the program. - November 12, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Rentricity Partners with Cornell Pump Company to Supply NSF Certified Turbines for In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, executed an exclusive agreement with the Cornell Pump Company of Clackamas, Oregon to develop a line of NSF 61 certified turbines; better known as pumps operating as turbines (PATs). The agreement will support the growing requirement... - November 12, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Deteriorating Bridges Uncovered in CBC Investigative Series
"Sudbury's Big Fix" shines light on one city's looming infrastructure crisis. - November 09, 2013 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Fear That Enabled Increased Government Surveillance Now Driving Demands for Privacy
While the overwhelming desire for safety following 9/11 opened the door to extensive government surveillance, revelations made by former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden has brought the right to privacy back into the spotlight. - October 24, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
Harvard Scholar to Deliver McGovern Lecture Oct. 24
Government Professor Daniel Carpenter Will Give Address on Health Care Regulation - October 19, 2013 - University of Houston
Extra Mile Day Grows to 404 Cities
City Mayors across the United States who recognized the value and importance of Extra Mile Day to be celebrated on November 1, 2013, reached to 404 as of October 14... and are still growing. - October 19, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Earned Value Management (EVM) CAM Exam Now Available
Management Technologies’ announces the availability of the CAM^EXAM™ on-line test to evaluate control account manager (CAM) knowledge, determine EVM training effectiveness, and reduce the duration of CAM interviews. Individuals may purchase a one, two, or three attempt package. Organizations may order quantity and customized packages to address their specific EVMS. Screen potential CAMs, determine readiness for CAM interviews, boost resume’s with a CAM^EXAM certificate. - October 16, 2013 - Management Technologies
Paralympian Embarks Monday on Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Wounded Marine Rob Jones on quest to raise $1 million for charities that supported his recovery. - October 15, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ Mobile NFC Campaign Solution Will Help Reyes Campaign Team Reach Out to Voters in Austin, TX
Aspiring politician Rico Reyes is partnering with start-up CAMINTEL in his bid for election to the Texas state legislature. Mr. Reyes' team will deploy the CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ mobile campaign solution to connect with younger voters forming an influential minority among the diverse population of Austin's House District 50. Touch2Vote™ is an important component of CAMINTEL's "engagement marketing" platform, which leverages the power of smartphones to extend the reach of conventional marketing. - October 09, 2013 - CAMINTEL
Norma R. Dugal-Whitehead Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Norma R. Dugal-Whitehead of Huntsville, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government space research. About Norma R. Dugal-Whitehead Ms. Dugal-Whitehead has over 33 years’... - October 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
DoD/VA iEHR Award Winners Announced
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the 2013 award winners at the DoD/VA iEHR Summit which took place September 30-October 1 in Washington, DC at the Carnegie Library at Mount Vernon Square. - October 03, 2013 - Defense Strategies Institute
Dr. Pawel Woelke Attends Prestigious NAE Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
Eighty-one of the nation's brightest young engineers were chosen to attend this year’s National Academy of Engineering event. Woelke leads a Weidlinger team set to launch unprecedented fracture-quantification software. - September 21, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program
Combat-wounded veteran to attend seven-week academy at no cost. - September 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Bill Calling for First Ever Public-Private Earthquake Warning System Goes to Governor's Desk
SB135 now goes to CA Governor Brown for signing by October 13. It calls for coordinated public-private earthquake alert system plan by 2016. - September 14, 2013 - Seismic Warning Systems
Radio Talk Show Host's New Book, "The ABC's of Barack Obama," Makes the Case That Barack Obama is the Greatest Thing That Ever Happened to America
Radio talk show host, attorney and dangerous thinker Teri O’Brien gives the American public the information they need to fight the smears by the hating haters who say he is an unqualified, narcissistic empty suit illegally occupying the Oval Office. - September 10, 2013 - The Teri OBrien Show
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
James Z. Tiigah Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. James Z. Tiigah, of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About James Z. Tiigah Mr. Tiigah has over 36 years experience in the government arena. He serves... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Intelligence Community Leaders Convene at DSI's Big Data Symposium
Leaders from the DIA, NGA, NRO, as well as DoD and Civilian IC organizations will convene October 16-17, 2013 in Alexandria, VA to discuss the next steps forward to create actionable intelligence from big data. - August 21, 2013 - Defense Strategies Institute
Website Compiles and Provides Information Needed to Navigate ObamaCare
Obamacare.net is a website that provides all of the information that people will need to ensure that they are prepared for the law when it fully kicks into effect. The website provides reliable insurance information for every state and is a veritable library of true information pertaining to the... - August 19, 2013 - Obamacare.net