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Buhari/Osinbajo Administration is Leading Nigeria on the Right Path to Advancing Prosperity, Security & Stability with Next Level Agenda
President Buhari - Doing More with Less While Building the Economy, Security & Gradually Quenching Corruption - January 27, 2019 - Nigeria Diaspora for Buhari
Willo Products - The Jail Renovations Experts Launches New Website
Willo Products is pleased to announce the launch of their brand-new website. After months of hard work and dedication, Willo is delighted to officially announce the launch on January 23, 2019. The new site is now available and the URL is www.willoproducts.com. Willo Products has been in business... - January 23, 2019 - Willo Products
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Plus, a High-Fidelity Training Simulator for Medical Provider Level Tactical Casualty Care
Operative Experience Inc., (OEI) a company that develops the world’s only hands-in-the-body medical simulators for obstetrics, trauma and surgical training, today announced the launch of TCCS Plus, a military grade, high-fidelity simulator designed to provide hyper-real, clinically-responsive... - January 22, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Free Employment Drug Testing Offered for Federal Government Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown
Accredited Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it is now offering free drug and alcohol testing for all current Federal Government employees at all company owned and affiliated testing centers nationwide. Accredited Drug Testing recognizes that many Federal Government employees are facing financial hardship due to the government shutdown and may be required to seek employment in the private sector. - January 22, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
The Government Shutdown’s Shocking Impact on a Local Church
Grace Church is offering emergency loans and food to its members that are impacted by the current federal government shutdown. - January 22, 2019 - Grace Church
New Film Dedicated to DACA Dreamers Dramatizes How Life Can be for Them in Mexico
ES Creative Gang, a Multi-cultural Creative Services company and Producer/Director Luis Luna Estrada release “One Night in Mexico” and soon will release “Una Noche en Mexico,” a unique film project producing two films simultaneously in English and Spanish, a creative endeavor 15 years in the making. - January 17, 2019 - ES Creative Gang
Apex Officer Showcasing New Virtual Reality Training Simulators for Police and Military at Shot Show 2019
Apex Officer will showcase their new VR training technology for police and military training at NSSF Shot Show January 22nd through 25th in Las Vegas. - January 17, 2019 - Apex Officer
Australian Country Party Announces Its National Expansion as the First, Truly Democratic, Grass Roots Political Party in Australia
New Federal Chairman of the Australian Country Party, Glenn O’Rourke, today announced the official commencement of the National Expansion of the Australian Country Party. “The Australian Country Party is a grass roots up party that listens to people and allows members and supporters... - January 16, 2019 - Australian Country Party
Patient & Provider Groups Oppose Legislation to Enable International Reference Pricing for Seniors’ Drugs
Coalition believes proposal by Sen. Sanders, Reps. Khanna and Cummings is likely to restrict access to lifesaving medicines and lead to adverse unintended consequences. - January 11, 2019 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
City of Groveland Offers Help to Employees at Closed Federal Agencies
One Central Florida city is deferring utility fees for employees of any closed federal agencies during the shutdown. - January 11, 2019 - City of Groveland
Advancing a Government Wide Approach to CBRN Defense, Readiness, and Response
The 7th iteration of Defense Strategies Institute’s Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium will take place on March 6 & 7, 2019 in Alexandria, Virginia. Attendees at this two-day senior level event will discuss the latest updates in advancing a government wide approach to improving CBRN defense, readiness and response strategies and capabilities. Discussions at this event will focus on this year's theme of "Advancing a Government Wide Approach to CBRN Defense, Readiness, and Response." - January 11, 2019 - Defense Strategies Institute
AmpleHarvest.org Helping America's Home and Community Gardeners Respond to Government Shutdown
Home Gardeners in Southern Hardiness Zones Can Assist Food Pantries Experiencing a Surge of Need Due to Shutdown - January 10, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Jami L. Hartley Recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jami L. Hartley of Covington Township, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - January 09, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Grand Canyon West Fully Open for Business; Federal Shutdown Has No Impact on West Rim Tourism
Visitors looking to experience the Grand Canyon during the federal government shutdown can do so at Grand Canyon West, which remains open and fully operational for visitors from all over the world. Owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe, Grand Canyon West is not part of the National Park Service. Thus, the tourism center, which attracts more than 1 million visitors each year, has not been at all affected by the federal shutdown. - January 08, 2019 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Meadows Bank Increases Rate on IOLTA Funds to Support Organizations That Provide Low or No-Cost Legal Aid
Meadows Bank, Member FDIC, announced that it has raised the interest rate paid on IOLTA Funds (Lawyers Trust Accounts). The earned interest from the Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) program is an important source of funding for the organizations supported by the Nevada Bar Foundation,... - January 08, 2019 - Meadows Bank
Grassley's Longtime Focus on Transparency Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group as Senator Assumes Senate Finance Committee Chairmanship
SCPC: New WSJ Report on Part D Medicare Plans Overcharging CMS Ripe Target for Scrutiny - January 07, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
MSAB Sign Up to the Border Security Conference, Taking Place in Rome in February
SMi Reports: MSAB to sponsor, speak and exhibit at the 12th annual Border Security Conference. - January 07, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Apex Officer Showcasing Latest Virtual Reality Police Training Innovation at CES 2019
Apex Officer, an international provider of virtual reality training simulators for the law enforcement, military, first responder, commercial and educational markets, announced today that it will showcase three innovative new technologies related to virtual reality and training simulations from... - December 29, 2018 - Apex Officer
Pegasus Aerospace Develops "ShockWave Tactical UAS" for Government, Law Enforcement, S.W.A.T. & Private Security Applications
Because Lives Matter, and a lack of TRUE Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems exist in the UAS marketplace today, Pegasus Aerospace has developed a Tactical UAS for use by Government, Law Enforcement, School Resource Officers and Private Security Firms, to enable them to safely and accurately achieve... - December 28, 2018 - Pegasus Aerospace
Lancaster Theological Seminary Opens 194th Spring Term with Address by Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace
Lancaster Theological Seminary welcomes Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace to deliver the Spring Convocation address on Jan. 11, 2019. - December 20, 2018 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Latest Update in the Lawsuit of Colby Dorman v. Giant Inland Empire RV and Jay Bensiek
Decision Delayed in Lawsuit - December 19, 2018 - Law Offices of Ann A. Hull, Inc.
339 Groups Urge Congress to Halt International Pricing Index Model
Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition-organized letter highlights model’s threats to patient choice and American healthcare innovation. - December 18, 2018 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
New Report: ASP Rates Do Not Encourage Doctors to Prescribe High-Cost Drugs.
Coalition stresses findings of new report as policymakers consider potentially harmful changes to the Medicare Part B program - December 18, 2018 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
AttorneysLawOffice.com Launched in Modesto, California Today
AttorrneyLawOffice.com (https://www.attorneyslawoffice.com) a blog with the all the major and minor highlights and lowlights on Civil and Criminal Law, Breakthrough Federal Judgments and much, much more goes live. A team of eminent Attorneys and Lawyers, globally, have come together to create a... - December 13, 2018 - AttorneyLawOffice
Speakers Announced: Military Aviation Systems Summit
Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) will hold the upcoming Military Aviation Summit on January 16-17, 2019, at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center in Tampa, Florida. Sessions will focus on this year’s theme of “Supporting Advanced Aviation Capabilities to Ensure Air Dominance.” - December 08, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Nashville Tax Practitioner Completes Rigorous National Tax Practice Institute™
Tyrone J. Taylor, EA, has earned the prestigious Fellow designation from the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) for completing the three levels of the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI®). This achievement demonstrates Tyrone J. Taylor, EA’s dedication to protecting... - December 07, 2018 - Taylor Tax and Financial Consulting
Right Scan Right Time Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Call for Permanent Device Tax Repeal
Patients from Across the Country Meet with Their Senators. - December 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Breakthrough Research on Precise Modeling of Denitrification by Dr. Yongqiu Xia from Oasis Publishers
Periphytic Biofilm, comprised of algae, bacteria and nutrients, is widespread in shallow water-sediment system. However, it is unclear for its roles in N cycle, especially in the most complex denitrification process. This restricts the simulation of denitrification rate and N budget... - December 06, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Sonoma Community Center - Local Community Center Goes Solar & Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of an 87 kW DC solar installation at Sonoma Community Center in Sonoma, CA. The photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to offset over 70% of their utility bills, helping the Center save over $26,000 in electrical costs every year. - December 04, 2018 - SolarCraft
Aruba Airport to Deliver Briefing at the 12th Annual Border Security Conference
SMi Group Reports: The 12th annual Border Security Conference will return to Rome, Italy on the 12-13 February 2019. - December 01, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Nation’s Home Health Leaders Visit Capitol Hill in Support of Legislation to Refine Medicare Home Health Payment Reforms
Bipartisan legislation modifies Patient Driven Groupings Model to ensure consistent patient access to home healthcare before 2020 implementation. - November 28, 2018 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
New Nonfiction Book "Police Craft" Presents a Veteran Police Officer's Thoughtful Views on the Job, the Public and the Use of Force
A veteran police officer gives his thoughtful, balanced views on police shootings, racial profiling, community relations, and every other aspect of policing in the new book "Police Craft: What Cops Know About Crime, Community and Violence" by Adam Plantinga, sergeant, San Francisco Police Department. Published by Quill Driver Books; publication date Dec. 1, 2018. - November 28, 2018 - Linden Publishing
Supporting Advanced Aviation Capabilities to Ensure Air Dominance
Defense Strategies Institute’s Military Aviation Summit will take place on January 16-17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. This summit will focus on the strategic priorities and operational needs required across the various military services to ensure air dominance, as well as aid the U.S. Military and Allied partners in operating and maintaining specific and joint aviation platforms for mission success. This year’s theme is “Supporting Advanced Aviation Capabilities to Ensure Air Dominance." - November 28, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Public Ceremony to Celebrate the Work of Miracle City and Handing Over Operations to FEMA (at the Old Toys R Us Facility)
There will be a celebration of #MiracleCity this Sunday. This volunteer-led effort to provide emergency support to #CampFire evacuees at an abandoned Toys-R-Us building quickly turned into a massive center that served thousands. Organizers will commemorate the great work of the many volunteers at Miracle City these past two weeks. After the event will be the hand-over of this facility to FEMA for expanded use as a regional warehouse and distribution center for long-term disaster recovery. - November 25, 2018 - California Gift of Music/Miracle City
Enhancing ISR Capabilities to Win in a Multi Domain Environment
Defense Strategies Institute's 7th Annual Automated ISR & Battle Management Symposium will take place on February 12 & 13, 2019 in Alexandria, Virginia. Attendees at this two-day senior level event will gain valuable insights into the solutions and techniques to exploit ISR data in support of the warfighter. Discussions at this event will focus on this year's theme of "Enhancing ISR Capabilities to Win in A Multi Domain Environment." - November 22, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Sherri Harris Allgood, First African American Woman Elected as Mayor of Troy, NC
After winning the election on November 6, 2018, Sherri Harris Allgood will become the first African American to hold the title of Mayor in Montgomery County. - November 17, 2018 - Sherri Harris Allgood
Inprentus Awarded $248,000 Contract to Provide the Us Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory with Ultra-High Precision Diffraction Gratings
Inprentus diffraction gratings will be custom manufactured for applications at the SLAC Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS-II) to be used in a monochromator for the soft x-ray end-stations in the Near Experimental Hall (NEH2.2). - November 15, 2018 - Inprentus Inc.
JEBWizard Publishing Announces the Release of a Compelling New Book by Former Mobster Jerry Tillinghast and Captain (Ret.) Joe Broadmeadow Debunking the Myth of the Mob
Former Mob associate Jerry Tillinghast talks about his life as a member of the Patriarca Organized Crime family. Jerry details the true personal cost of life within the mob. Silent for over 40 years on loyalty to a now broken code, Jerry reveals for the first time the truth behind the murder that put him in prison for thirty years. Jerry was featured on the Crimetown Podcast Season 1. - November 13, 2018 - JEBWizard Publishing
Breakthrough Research on Community Forest Governance in Cameroon by Serge Piabuo from Oasis Publishers
Serge Mandiefe Piabuo presently works at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research. Piabuo carries out research in Forestry, Enterprise development, Agricultural Economics and qualitative and quantitative social research. Piabuo took up... - November 13, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Why the Sitemorse INDEX Now Excludes Public Sector Sites Scoring Zero for Accessibility
The way that public sector sites are ranked in the Sitemorse INDEX is changing. - November 09, 2018 - Sitemorse.com
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Responds to OPPS Final Rule
Alliance Commends CMS for Finalizing Site Neutral Provision in Final Rule, Encourages Further Action to Continue Expansion of Site Neutrality for All Outpatient Services - November 06, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
CQCRC Praises Competitive Bidding Reforms, Pledges to Work with CMS and Congress to Refine DMEPOS Policies
Final DMEPOS rule will make market more competitive and protect oxygen access to Medicare beneficiaries, but serious concerns remain. - November 06, 2018 - CQRC
DriveStrike Joins National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Community
The DriveStrike team joined the NCCoE community to help define and drive security best practice standardization. DriveStrike is committed to delivering the best device and data security solutions possible at reasonable prices while providing exceptional customer service and reliability. DriveStrike delivers the industry best remote wipe, lock, and locate for Windows, Apple, Android, and Linux devices. - November 06, 2018 - Spearstone Management, LLC
Hundreds of Patriots Are Descending on Dallas Texas for Operation Classified
The event is Operation Classified, Hosted by John B Wells, of Caravan to Midnight, for the benefit of the Lieutenant General Michael Flynn Legal Defense Fund. Operation Classified, billed as the largest-ever event supporting General Michael Flynn, ignites in Dallas, Texas November 9th through the... - November 02, 2018 - Caravan to Midnight Inc.
EU Lisa, Europol, IOM, Airpol, OSCE, Interpol to Deliver Briefings at the Border Security Conference in February 2019
SMi Group Reports: Leading agencies to present at the 12th annual Border Security Conference. - November 02, 2018 - SAE Media Group
US Army ARDEC Certifies QMaxx CLP: QMaxx MilSpec CLPTM Meets or Exceeds MilSpec for MIL-PRF-63460F
On October 9, 2018, the US Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command (ARDEC) issued a letter of acknowledgement stating that QMaxx Type “A” liquid CLP has passed both laboratory and live-fire testing and is certified for “DoD competitive procurement and use” and added to the DoD Qualified Products List for CLP. During live-fire testing, firearms are exposed to salt spray, extreme temperatures and fine particulates; QMaxx MilSpec CLP meets or exceeds the requirements - November 01, 2018 - QMaxx Products Group
Former Rothschilds Director and Current PlatinumDEX Chairman Supports "Roubini-Lite" Crypto Regulation
Veteran City of London Investment Banker, Rosamund Blomfield Smith, and Chairman of PlatinumDEX supports the idea of “proportionate” regulation in crypto in response to the US economist Nouriel "Dr. Doom" Roubini's recent demand to US Congress that crypto be banned. Proportionate legislation is needed, as the industry is failing to self-regulate adequately. - October 29, 2018 - Platinumdex Limited
VOS Digital Media Group Engages Global Technology Development Firm
VOS Digital Media Group, a global digital video enterprise technology platform, engages C-Metric to enhance internal technology team reducing human resource costs and increase efficiency with technology advancements. - October 26, 2018 - Icaro Media Group
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
Grants to Study Imaging Technology Use for Pain Management Included in New Opioids Law
Legislation Recently Signed by the President will Promote the Development of Ultrasound-Guided Technology as an Alternative to Opioid-Based Pain Management. - October 24, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance