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Tallahassee Inventor Raising Funds to Build Prototypes of His Humanitarian Product on Indiegogo.com
The concept was conceived because so many lives are needlessly lost due to simple infections immediately after a catastrophic event, that many lives can be saved if we quickly deliver aid with supplies, personnel and a facility. - May 18, 2013 - NDPesic Group
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Reforming Housing Benefit Conference – 24th September 2013, Manchester
The Delivering Housing Benefit Reform Conference provides delegates with essential guidance on effective implementation of the reform, addressing the challenges faced in delivering Universal Credit, effectively managing under occupancy and mitigating the financial risk in implementing direct payments. - May 15, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Child Protection in the Digital Environment Conference
Capita Conferences' Child Protection in the Digital Environment Conference provides delegates with the tool-kit to equip young people with the skills to be safe online both in school and beyond the school gates. Hear from CEOP, Ofsted and Facebook. - May 15, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Honour Based Violence & Forced Marriage - 16th July
Ahead of the imminent plans to make forced marriage a criminal offence in October 2013, this conference brings together multi-disciplined agencies to examine how best to develop specialist services to protect and support victims of honour based violence and forced marriage. - May 12, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Capita Conferences Announce Their Housing Benefit in Scotland Conference – 19 June 2013, Edinburgh
The event prepares Local Authorities and Housing Providers on how to manage the new benefits system and support claimants through the transition. - April 15, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Enable America Supports Perez Secretary of Labor Nomination
With the U.S. Senate reconvening today following a spring recess, Enable America is urging senators to proceed promptly and confirm the nomination of Thomas Perez as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. “Enable America strongly supports the nomination of Thomas Perez to U.S. Secretary... - April 10, 2013 - Enable America
Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) Anti-Nuclear Garments Awarded Patent Protection in South Korea
RST is granted a South Korean patent for Demron, a high-performance fabric that protects against CBRN threats and heat stress. - April 04, 2013 - Radiation Shield Technologies
Trusted Integration Announces American Data Technology’s Adoption of TrustedAgent for FedRAMP Security Authorization
Trusted Integration (TI www.trustedintegration.com) welcomes American Data Technology Inc (ADTI www.localweb.com) to its list of commercial clients. ADTI adopts TrustedAgent to accelerate ADTI’s FedRAMP security authorization program through GSA’s FedRAMP PMO as a FedRAMP-approved Cloud... - March 06, 2013 - Trusted Integration, Inc.
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... - February 21, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Local Attorney Going to Washington to Sound Alarm on Emerging Student Load Debt Crisis, Other Key Issues
Meeting with congressman and senators on key issues for student loan borrowers and debtors. - February 13, 2013 - Lorene Lynn Mies, A PLC
Navy and Marine Corps to Discuss Alignment of Forces
Defense Strategies Institute will host its second Expeditionary Operations Symposium March 19-20 in Alexandria, VA. The Symposium will focus on the Alignment of Naval Forces in support of effective power projection particularly in the Pacific Theatre. - February 04, 2013 - Defense Strategies Institute
Appointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Missouri
Appointment of Judge Cynthia Norton as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge - February 01, 2013 - U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit
Strategist Craig Casselberry of Quorum Public Affairs Chosen as One of the "20 Politically Minded Austinites to Know" for 2013
Austin Business Journal Recognizes Casselberry as the “Go-To Resource for Many Texas Businesses” - January 29, 2013 - Quorum Public Affairs
Obama's Presidential Impact on Long Term Care Insurance
As President Obama begins his second term in office a leading long term care insurance expert speculates on the industry's next four years. - January 23, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
US Economy Likely to Improve in 2013
A new survey by Money Journal.com shows that the U.S. economy is likely to improve in 2013, despite headwinds facing the nation. - January 22, 2013 - Money Journal
Hear the Sirens Roar: BFP Firefighters Underwent Training to Operate PH Government’s Rosenbauer-MAN Fire Trucks
The government has taken one step closer towards being better prepared at handling disasters as 26 veteran firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection went under training on how to properly operate PH government’s newly purchased Rosenbauer – MAN fire trucks. The 26 fire fighters... - January 22, 2013 - MAN Automotive Concessionaires Corporation
GoVision LED Screens in the Spotlight at Obama Inauguration
Company's HD video units will be on Capitol Steps, National Mall for 3rd consecutive swearing-in ceremony. - January 19, 2013 - GoVision L.P.
North American Rescue's IPOK Recognized as "Best of the Best for 2012"
North American Rescue's Individual Patrol Officer's Kit (IPOK®) was recently selected by Law Officer Magazine as one of their "Best of the Best for 2012" products. - January 17, 2013 - North American Rescue, LLC
OSEI Says "Shame on the EPA Their 'Science' Endorses Toxic Oil Spill Response"; CEO Will Discuss Non Toxic Solution to Oil Spills Globally on CNBC January 16-17th 2013
This series on CNBC Features Non-Toxic Oil Spill Cleanup Method OSE II, an alternative to the EPA's current response. OSEI CEO Steven Pedigo says "The US EPA has forced toxic antiquated spill response on the US environment for 23 years." Oil Spill Eater II is the safe non toxic oil spill clean up product that can remove 100% of a spill by converting it to a safe end point of CO2 and water, which other countries are utilizing to protect their environments. - January 16, 2013 - OSEI Corporation
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
Fashion Social Network
Homeland security involves personnel casting bodies in environments that require invasive monitoring. These environments are sometimes affected with chemical and biological agents that are harmful to the personnel and can limit their focuses and concentrations. The Fashion World Media announces the development of fashion social network in Home-Land Intelligence Systems Technology “H-LIST,” a wearable detection outfit to realize a social security network “SSN." - January 11, 2013 - The Fashion World Media
Planet Technologies Becomes the First Microsoft AOS-G Partner in the United States. Agreement Enables Planet to Sell Office 365 Licenses Directly to Government Clients.
This week, Planet Technologies executed the Microsoft Office 365 Agreement for Online Services for Government clients (AOS-G) becoming the first Microsoft partner authorized under this new program. In an effort to provide greater access for procurement and support due to the rapid adoption of... - January 10, 2013 - Planet Technologies
VASTEC Helps Federal Agencies in Texas Kick-Off 2013 with Digital Conversion and Records Management Services
Having recently expanded into Dallas, VASTEC is now in position to help Federal agencies in Texas plan and execute their 2013 priorities for scanning and digital services, records management systems and solutions, and Section 508 document accessibility. “Data transformation projects can seem... - January 10, 2013 - VASTEC
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
TITUS Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event
TITUS teamed up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “US Export Controls & Defense Trade Controls Program: What You Need to Know in 2013 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on April 10, 2013 @ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). For further details... - January 09, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Thursby Awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule
Thursby Software Systems, Inc., has been awarded a five year General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, number GS-35F-132AA, effective immediately. The contract provides a vehicle for government agencies to directly procure Thursby's Apple integration, management and security solutions. - January 03, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Colin Bower, a Mass. Father of Two Kidnapped American Boys Who Has Been Working with Sen Kerry for the Past Three Years to Bring His Boys Home on Sen Kerry's Nomination
Statement by Colin Bower, a Massachusetts father of two kidnapped American boys, who has been working with Senator John Kerry for the past three years to gain the return of his boys from Egypt, on his nomination for Secretary of State of the United States. - December 21, 2012 - HelpBringNoorandRamsayHome
ASL Petition Reaches Milestone
25,000 signatures were successfully gathered on the ASL Petition to the White House. - December 13, 2012 - ASL for America
Capita Announce Details of Their National Safeguarding Adults Conference - 25th Feb 2013, London
Capita’s National Safeguarding Adults Conference provides you with the skills and insight to address the changes presented in the Care and Support Draft Bill. Keynote: Claire Crawley, Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships Directorate, Department of Health. - November 30, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Unemployment is Falling as Scottish Recovery Continues, Says Trust Deed Company
New employment figures show Scotland’s Economic Recovery Plan is working well, vindicating the Government’s "robust action" to support jobs, skills and training, says Debt Solutions Company Scottish Trust Deed. - November 21, 2012 - Simple Financial Solutions Limited
Eastern National Publishes The Department of the Interior in the Age of the Civil War
In the thousands of volumes written about the Civil War, there has never been a comprehensive history of the Department of the Interior during this tumultuous time. The newly released Eastern National publication, The Department of the Interior in the Age of the Civil War, fills that void. The... - November 17, 2012 - Eastern National
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer
Barney’s Beanery Turns Up the Election Heat with "Rock the Beer Vote"
Patrons of the Legendary Los Angeles Area RoadHouse Cast the Vote for Their Favorite Presidential Candidates by Hitting the Taps - November 01, 2012 - Barney's Beanery
Art Drew for President Announces His Campaign Promises for the 2012 Presidential Race
Says Stop Outsourcing, Bring American Jobs Home to America and Drop "Obama Care" Do Health Care Over - October 22, 2012 - Art Drew for President
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
DSI’s SOF Symposium Addresses New Roadmap for SOF Priorities
DSI’s SOF Symposium “Balancing Special Operations Forces to Meet Emerging Global Challenges” is almost here. - October 18, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Green Card Lottery Second Week of Registration Begins
The second week of registration for the Green Card Lottery has officially begun. There are only three more weeks left for applicants to register for a chance to win a diversity visa. The Green Card Lottery is one of the ways that the United States government grants green cards to immigrants. - October 13, 2012 - USA Green Card Lottery
Congressman Jon Runyan Becomes 41st Co-Sponsor of Proposed Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December 2011, and 8 Garden State Congressmen have joined him in signing on. - September 29, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
NY Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler Appears on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” Friday, 9/28 at 1 p.m. ET
New York Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler (www.RonaldKessler.com) to appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss his new book, “The Secrets of the FBI,” which reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded privileged... - September 26, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
New Site Lets Users Donate to Obama for Free
New site, released today lets users donate to the Obama campaign for free - by shopping on Amazon.com. - September 20, 2012 - AppLaunch
White House Petition Calls for the Reinvestigation of 1947 Events Near Roswell, NM
Paradigm Research Group has submitted a petition to the White House website calling for the Obama administration to reinvestigate an alleged extraterrestrial vehicle crash near Roswell, New Mexico in July of 1947. - September 18, 2012 - Paradigm Research Group
Tri-Star Design, Inc. Develops First Cellular Iris Scan Recognition Device
World’s first cellular iris recognition device developed my Tri-Star Design, Inc. Units will be on display at the Design East Conference, Booth 1010, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, September 18 and 19, 2012. - September 11, 2012 - Tri-Star Design, Inc.
Gloria Larkin Giving Two Presentations for the Military Women Exchange at the 2012 American Legion National Convention
TargetGov President Gloria Larkin will give two presentations for the Military Women Exchange: Operation Next Step at the 2012 National American Legion Convention. - August 25, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Support Israel Event Held in Port au Prince, Haiti
Cross to Light hosted the first “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” support Israel event at the Delmas Mayor’s house in Port au Prince, Haiti where community leaders and people from various churches came out to show their support and pray for the peace of Israel. - August 24, 2012 - Cross to Light
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Iowa State Fair with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
Abortion billboard trucks hit the streets of Des Moines in a campaign to bring a powerful pro-life message to Iowa voters in advance of the November 6 elections. - August 12, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
President Obama Nominates Wisconsin Businessman
Wisconsin businessman nominated to advisory role on the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. - August 11, 2012 - Ruekert-Mielke
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Northern Virginia with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Northern Virginia from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Colorado Springs with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Colorado Springs from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform