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BTF Solutions Supports Planning Efforts for Global Initial Outfitting and Transition Program
BTF Solutions is one of five firms selected to provide outfitting and transition services for the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s global Initial Outfitting and Transition Program. The program provides support services for construction and renovation projects for the U.S. Army Medical Department. - October 01, 2010 - BTF Solutions
Geosemble a Standout in DARPA 2010 Success Report
The report highlights Geosemble’s ability to develop and commercialize technology for bringing textual content to geospatial imagery and maps. - September 30, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
Huey Long's Contemporary and Law Partner's Lost Political Papers Discovered. Now Published in New Book.
Harvey G. Fields died in 1961 and for over forty-five years his political papers were hidden away waiting to be discovered. Two years ago the papers came to light and gave new insight into the Huey Long years and the political scenes of the deep south and nation from the early 1920s through the mid 40s. These papers have now been archived at LSU but not before a book was written about Fields and the political history of the nation. "I Called Him Grand Dad" is now published and available. - September 13, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Yes, They Can Hear You Now. Citizen's Can Express Their Opinion with Their Own Voice Using DirectedMessages to Reach Any Government Official or Decision Maker in the U.S.
A new company that will change how citizens communicate with their government officials. DirectedMessages will be the "mouthpiece" of ordinary citizens who want their voices heard. They can join with PACS, unions, political organizations in influencing decision making/voting on important issues that affect each citizen. DirectedMessages are delivered by phone to the call target and signed off with the name of the voice petitioner. Petitions can be paid for by sponsors as well. - September 08, 2010 - directed messages.com llc.
Desert Burning - Desert Storm Novel Receives Favorable Reviews. Released to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Kuwaiti Invasion.
On August 2, 1990 the world was rocked with the message that Kuwait had been invaded by Iraq. For eight months the world held its breath as it prepared for the "mother of all battles." Thomas T. Fields has resurrected the events of that time in this new novel, Desert Burning. - September 08, 2010 - Thomas T Fields
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Sponsor Community Awareness Week 2010
HSFA continues to push forward with its mission to help people across America be safe and live better, announcing its upcoming Community Awareness week and the slated launch of RubyWATCH, a suspicious activity reporting system provided free to the public and law enforcement for terrorism and crime prevention. - September 07, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
GSA Application Services Helps 175 Small Businesses Obtain GSA Schedule Contracts in 12 Months
Firm Helps Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Create New Revenue Stream. - September 03, 2010 - GSA Application Services
Doyon Utilities Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense for U.S. Army Utility Energy Management Project
Doyon Utilities (Fairbanks, Alaska) selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDMS as part of their ongoing project with the US Army to study utility energy management at three military bases in Alaska. NorthStar's MeterSense MDMS system will empower the military with utility usage information that will move the Alaska's Army installations toward meeting their energy management goals. - September 02, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. Urges Swift Action by U.S. Health Agencies to Improve Quality of Life for CFS Patients
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in other countries, have endured too many years of misinformation, neglect, and mistreatment. “With a retrovirus infection now demonstrated to be present in the majority of CFS patients, now is the time... - August 25, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Harambee Legacy Live Radio Will Interview Dr. Shirley P. Burggraf, Author of The Feminine Economy and Economic Man, Friday, August 20, 2010 at 12 Noon
The Host of Harambee Legacy Live Radio, Dr. Pamela Sanders Ellis, President/Co-Founder of Harambee Conference, LLC. states, “We are delighted that Dr. Burggraf will join with our listeners in a discussion of her ground-breaking book where she will help identify the true wealth of America or... - August 20, 2010 - Harambee Conference, LLC.
IAHSS Survey Reveals Healthcare Statistics
A new survey of healthcare security executives by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) reveals increases in reported violent crimes in hospitals in 2009 compared to similar crimes reported in a survey five years ago. - August 18, 2010 - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Avant, Raises Autism Awareness in The Bahamas
Actress, bestselling author, and international autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete, and her husband former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, will be the special guests of United States Ambassador Nicole Avant at a reception on Monday August 16 to raise awareness about Autism. - August 14, 2010 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
"Nutrition Security" is Focus of Tufts Friedman School Symposium
Tufts University's Annual Nutrition Conference will take place in Boston, November 5-6, 2010 featuring leading policy makers. - August 12, 2010 - Tufts University
US Navy Migrates to Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers; USS Maine Most Recent to Embrace MGS Brands' "Hy5" in Battle Against Hand-Borne Germs
In connection with a US Navy edict prohibiting alcohol-based hand sanitizer products on board US submarines, procurement staff across various Navy divisions have since been migrating their purchases to alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, which are recognized for being equally-effective, yet non-irritating to the skin and non-flammable. - August 09, 2010 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Senate Appropriations Committee Gives On-Going Support to Lupus Research Institute-Initiated National Lupus Health Education Program
Senate Recognizes Critical Need for Lupus Education, Includes $1 Million in Appropriations. - August 03, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
GSA Application Services Gears Up as Department of Defense’s New Acquisition Strategies Point to Increased Use of GSA Schedules
GSA Application Services Helped 125 Businesses Obtain GSA Schedule Contracts in 2010. - July 29, 2010 - GSA Application Services
Vice President Biden Vouches to Enforce Buy American Provisions in a Letter to Congressman Mark Schauer
When President Obama passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in February of 2009, it seemed that Full Spectrum Solutions, a lighting manufacturer based in Jackson, MI was in the right place at the right time. The ARRA includes a Buy American provision (Section 1605) that requires... - July 29, 2010 - EverLast Lighting
New Book Released by Tadaram Maradas of Maradas, Inc., Tells of the Price of Freedom & the American Way
'A Pictorial Memoir: 23 Years in the Making.' Tadaram Maradas is a Writer turned Author from the San Francisco Bay Area. His real name is David Williams. He has had numerous accomplishments, and achievements over the years. Perhaps his most coveted is his Lifetime Membership in the Cambridge Who's Who Directory Honors Edition of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, which speaks for his achievements throughout his life series. - July 27, 2010 - Maradas, Inc
Conservative Congress Endorses Krysztoforski
Conservative Congress (conservativecongress.com) endorses Joseph Krysztoforski's candidacy for the US House of Representatives, Maryalnd 6th District, over that of 19 year Republican incumbent, Roscoe Bartlett. - July 25, 2010 - JTK for Congress
Planet Technologies Repeats as Both Microsoft Federal and Microsoft State and Local Government Partner of the Year
Planet Technologies wins two Microsoft Public Sector Partner of the Year Awards. This is the fifth year in a row the company has been honored. - July 23, 2010 - Planet Technologies
Titan Tax Relief Reveals the Benefits and Myths of Tax Extension
Titan Tax Relief is one of the nation’s top tax relief services that focus on helping taxpayers save thousands by negotiating with the IRS. The following information is provided by Titan Tax Relief and it reveals the benefits and myths of tax extensions. Almost everyone is lethargic in... - July 20, 2010 - Titan Tax Relief
Titan Tax Relief Helps Tax Payers with Their Unfiled Tax Returns or Back Taxes
Tax debt and tax problems solutions provided by Titan Tax Relief located in San Diego, California. One of the nation's tax relief services provides help to all tax payers, to get rid of their tax problems and get tax help. - July 19, 2010 - Titan Tax Relief
US Navy Authorizes the CTRL UL101 for Submarine Fleet
CTRL Systems, Inc. received notification today that the U.S. Navy placed the CTRL UL101 Ultrasound Detector on the Test Design Engineer Allowance Equipment List. The UL101 was also added to the Maintenance Requirement Cards of 6 different applications, indicating it will be required for use on all... - July 17, 2010 - CTRL Systems, Inc.
AMSG Part of SRA Team Awarded $1.5 Billion Multi-Award Contract from Department of Defense
Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG), an SDVOSB announced it has won an IDIQ Global Battlestaff and Program Support sub contract from SRA International, Inc. that will support the USSOCOM at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. - July 16, 2010 - Advanced Management Strategies Group
Maxed Out Author/Director Calls on Obama to Nominate Elizabeth Warren to Head Financial Reform
"Maxed Out" Author/Filmmaker James Scurlock calls on President Obama to nominate Elizabeth Warren to head Financial Reform Body. Elizabeth Warren starred in Scurlock's award winning 2007 documentary on debt. - July 16, 2010 - James Scurlock
USEDLC's Investment Immigration Program Financing Small Businesses and Creating New Jobs
USEDLC is a regional center designated by US Citizenship & Immigration Service to lend investment funds of foreign investors, who seek green cards under EB-5 program, to small businesses and help job creation during economic downturn. - July 16, 2010 - U.S. Employment Development Lending Center (USEDLC) - EB5 Regional Center
Wright USA Announces Launch of World Wide Professional Liability Plan
Wright USA announces the availability of a professional liability product tailored to United States government employees with international exposures. The product – branded as the World Wide Plan – will respond to any allegation of a covered Wrongful Act – even if the suit is... - July 15, 2010 - Wright USA
Media Invited to Debate on Pending Immigration Law July 17 at Golden Key's International Summit in Scottsdale AZ
Golden Key International Honour Society will host a panel discussion on the controversial Arizona Senate Bill 1070 on Saturday, July 17, as part of its annual International Summit. The discussion will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., with Joe Arpaio, Sheriff of Maricopa County; Paul Knost, criminal defense lawyer; and Ben Miranda, House of Representatives District 16. - July 08, 2010 - Golden Key International Honour Society
GSA Application Services Reaches Milestone; Announces Approval of 150 GSA Schedule Contracts in 12 Months
Firm is on Track to Obtain Approvals for 225 GSA Schedule Contracts in 2010. - July 04, 2010 - GSA Application Services
Anderson-McQueen Teams Up with Local St. Petersburg Businesses for 4th of July Flag Retirement Initiative
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers along with a handful of local St. Petersburg, Fla., businesses, is working to highlight the importance of proper flag retirement this July 4th weekend—allowing the general public to discard worn or tattered flags in the respectable manner in which they... - July 02, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Geosemble Names New VP of Government Programs
The new position reflects growing demand from government customers for Geosemble’s technology for geographic search and overlaying of text on geospatial imagery and maps. - June 22, 2010 - Geosemble Technologies
Jim Taylor, Jr. Named the 2010 Richard H. Hagemeyer Award Recipient
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) has named Jim Taylor, Jr., president of the Military Housing division of Balfour Beatty Construction, as their 2010 recipient of the prestigious Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who has... - June 18, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Link-Systems International Announces Release of WorldWideTestbank v4.3
Market-leading placement, homework and testing engine has been enhanced to meet the needs of an ever-changing market. - June 11, 2010 - Link-Systems International, Inc.
WT Cox Subscriptions Forms Strategic Partnership with the State Library of Kansas, Making “Journal Finder” Available to Member Libraries
Relationship provides member libraries opportunity to enhance electronic content and access throughout the State of Kansas. - May 26, 2010 - WT Cox Subscriptions
Global Market for Maritime Security $15.4bn in 2010 - New Market Research on ASDReports.com
For decades maritime piracy on the high seas has been an almost accepted aspect of international trade. However, increasingly audacious attacks on high value assets such as larger oil tankers have changed the outlook. When pirates hijack vessels such as an oil-tanker carrying 2 million barrels of... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV
Government of Tunisia Hires Boutique Washington D.C. Firm for Global Promotional Campaign
Washington Media Group, Inc. will provide ongoing strategic communications guidance. - May 17, 2010 - Washington Media Group
HSFA Makes Major Leadership Staff Changes to Support Steady Growth and Help Keep Americans Safe
Chief of Staff Lloyd Bumanglag appointed new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Technology, R&D Director, Mary Jane Healey succeeds Bumanglag on executive team as Chief of Staff. Performance Support Office Director, John Schroeder, promoted to Principle Investigator, Campus Safety and Security Project. - May 14, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Krysztoforski Announces Voter Outreach Program
Taking advantage of multiple media venues, Joseph Krysztoforski, Candidate for House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th Congressional District unveils his Voter Outreach Program. - April 27, 2010 - JTK for Congress
Biggest Sale of the Year on Safety Training Videos
National Safety Compliance is offering its annual spring sale on OSHA safety training videos. NSC's Safety Library Builder (SLB-15) will be discounted $200 until May 28, 2010. National Safety Compliance is a provider of OSHA safety training videos for all US employers. These high quality and... - April 20, 2010 - National Safety Compliance, Inc.
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
MicroAgility, Inc. Has Been Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
MicroAgility, Inc, an award winning provider of IT professional services, today announced that it has been awarded a five-year Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The Schedule 70 will enable MicroAgility to expand its services into public... - April 15, 2010 - MicroAgility, Inc.
An Attorney for You Savors Role at Toyota Recall Lawsuit Conference
San Diego Toyota Recall Litigation Conference brings together attorneys nationwide with interest in pending Toyota recall lawsuits - April 15, 2010 - An Attorney for You
BESI Offers Defective Drywall Remediation Protocol That Exceeds CPSC/HUD Interim Guidance and Aligns with the Recent Court Ruling
The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - April 15, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner to Help with Upcoming Tax Changes
Investors in 2010 face several investment changes in estate planning, taxation and the new healthcare legislation. ClaroConnect.com offers a free, unbiased tool to find a financial advisor to plan for their financial future. - April 14, 2010 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
National Safety Compliance Releases New Workplace Safety Posters
National Safety Compliance has recently released 15 new workplace safety posters. These full-color motivational safety posters assist employers by reminding employees about working safely and following OSHA regulations. Keeping safety top-of-mind for employees is critical to the success of every... - April 13, 2010 - National Safety Compliance, Inc.
Voter Empowerment Workshop Held at JNU Campus in New Delhi
The National Reconstruction Society (NRS) organized a workshop on Voter Empowerment at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi on 24th February, 2010. The keynote address was delivered by the former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri T.S. Krishnamoorthy. He stressed on the need to restrict non-serious candidates, regulation on functioning of political parties, tackling corruption, rigging, penal provision for election offences, and tab on money and muscle power in elections. - April 13, 2010 - National Reconstruction Society
IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Its ME Office Honored with Most Influential Person of the Year
In a very prestigious acclamation for his humanitarian work Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) was felicitated as Most Influential Person of the Year Award-2009 in Jordan. - April 11, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sustainable Initiatives Help the Environment …and Bottom Line
Sustainability practices in buildings or buildings being developed are no longer chic alternatives; they are quickly becoming part of the fundamentals of real estate. MB Real Estate, a Chicago-based full-service commercial real estate company, is helping to lead the way in sustainability that benefits not only the environment, but also the pocketbooks of building owners and tenants. - April 08, 2010 - MB Real Estate
ITWorx and ESRI NeA Join Forces to Deliver Advanced Geo-Enabled Public Sector Solutions
ITWorx and ESRI NeA today announced a strategic alliance that will provide cutting-edge services to enhance performance management and citizen services in the EMEA region public sector. - April 08, 2010 - ITWorx