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Trumpchat: A Facebook Chatbot for Trump News is Launched
Talk to Donald Trump via a Facebook Chatbot. Get news and updates related to President Trump. - April 12, 2017 - Personic
J/Brice Design International Launches Legal Quest to Keep Star Iranian Hotel Designer in the United States
American businesses often want to keep superstar professionals from abroad. But the path to a Green Card is fraught with complexity, confusion and legal fees. This is the case for an Iranian hotel designer who graduated from a Boston university and wants to continue working with J/Brice Design International Inc. The irony: "J/Brice designs hotels in the Middle East and her understanding of what those clients want is steeped in her personal and cultural sensibilities," says Jeffrey Ornstein, CEO - April 11, 2017 - J/Brice Design International
Duqm SEZ Wins Two IFM Awards
International Finance Awards - April 06, 2017 - International Finance Publication Ltd
DHA, VA, and FDA Perspectives at DSI's 12th DoD/VA & Gov HIT Summit
The detailed agenda has now been released for the 12th DoD/VA and Gov Health IT Summit. - April 05, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Liquid Robotics to Provide Address at Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology 2017 on the Future of Maritime Surveillance
SMi will open its doors in London for the Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference this May. - March 31, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Brilliant Minds Being Convened by NERETA in June to Discuss US Competitiveness and Job Creation
Many highly regarded experts are convening in Scranton, PA on June 14 and 15 to discuss US competitiveness and how to create more jobs in the country. The event will cover two main topics. Day one (June 14) is about developing a talent pipeline for the tech industry and day two (June 15) is about supporting growth businesses who are the job creators! - March 30, 2017 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
WORLDbytes Launches Pitchfork: The Morning After Pill
WORLDbytes, the online citizen TV station based in London, has launched Pitchfork: The morning after pill, a great piece of investigative reporting on emergency contraception, complete with secret cameras. On the programme, young volunteers challenge the patronising way women are treated when they... - March 30, 2017 - WorldWrite
Securiport Shares Strategic Border Security Solutions to Control External and Internal Land Borders at the 2017 World Border Security Congress
Securiport, the global leader in intelligent immigration controls and civil aviation security solutions, was pleased to present at this year’s exclusive World Border Security Congress in Casablanca, Morocco. The World Border Security Congress is supported by the Ministry of Interior of... - March 29, 2017 - Securiport
Improving Security and Innovation for the Mobile Ecosystem
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the Mobile Security for Defense and Government Summit, occurring on June 7-8, 2017. - March 29, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Briefings from DOD, DHS and FBI on Identity Management Initiatives
"Advancing Biometric and Identity Activity Solutions" at DSI's 2-day premier National Capital Region Event, 4th Identity Management Symposium. - March 29, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Educates Truckload Carriers Association Members on the Importance of Implementing a Fatigue Management Program
At the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Convention, Steven Garrish will discuss how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. Steven Garrish, SVP of Safety and... - March 25, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Controlled Release Delivery 2017: Strengthening Innovation and Overcoming the Challenging Regulatory Landscape
SMi’s 14th annual Controlled Release Delivery show will be returning to London in less than two weeks time. - March 24, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Combat Vehicle C4ISTAR Experts Set to Gather Next Week at Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2017
SMi Reports: 2nd annual summit on Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness takes place on 29th and 30th March in Central London. - March 24, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Supporting Transparency, Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Releases Council Expense Data
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government, Atlanta City Council President, on Thursday released his City Council District 6 non-salary expenses from January 2010 (when he officially took office) through a report run in February. - March 20, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Supported Housing Conference – Friday, 26th May, 2017 in Central London
With the 1% rent reduction applying to Supported Housing from April 2017 and the Local Housing Allowance cap coming into effect from 2019, Capita’s national Supported Housing Conference comes at a time of significant change in the sector. Following the Government’s consultation on... - March 17, 2017 - Capita Conferences
BBMC and USO Thank Our Troops in Middle East Tour
In conjunction with the USO, BBMC is embarking on a first-of-its-kind trip to visit U.S. soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen stationed in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Along the way, hundreds of care packages are being handed out to our troops. - March 15, 2017 - BBMC Mortgage
Businessman Stephen L. Hightower Announces Campaign to Connect African American Youth with National Parks
Campaign Builds on the Success of the Every Kid In A Park Initiative - March 10, 2017 - Stephen L. Hightower
Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems Updates from the British Army, United States Army, United States Marine Corps and More…
SMi Reports: Leading military experts will meet in London on the 28th-29th June at Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems 2017. - March 10, 2017 - SAE Media Group
New Social Platform, IamAction.com, Offering $25,000 Reward to Help Find French Rhino Poachers
Animal parks throughout Europe are being asked to stay alert and look out for poachers, as they pose a serious threat to the entire animal community and will continue poaching unless stopped. - March 09, 2017 - IAmAction.com
AIM North America Selects The Livingston Group:Partnership Will Support Efforts in Automatic Identification Technology Advocacy
AIM North America (AIM NA), representing AIM in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards, has chosen The Livingston Group, LLC to assist AIM NA's Public... - March 09, 2017 - AIM, Inc.
Screenshot Productions Presents: Fear is What We Learned Here, an Immersive Walkthrough Installation Taking Aim at Donald Trump and Political and Social Injustice
A one-on-one presentation of performance in environments created by projection, sound and physical installation exploring fear as a tool for social and political control. - March 08, 2017 - Nicholas Sherwin
Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology: Highlights for the 2017 Event
SMi’s thrilled to be running the Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference which will take place in London on the 24th & 25th May 2017. - March 08, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Adatasol Launches Runsala Law Practice Management Software
Adatasol Custom Database Solutions announced the launch of Runsala law practice management software. Runsala is a comprehensive case management software application that allows law offices to improve organization, efficiency, and profitability. In addition, Runsala allows Connecticut law firms to... - March 06, 2017 - Adatasol, Inc.
Full Agenda Released for Identity Management Symposium
Full agenda released for DSI's 2-day premier National Capital Region event, 4th Identity Management Symposium. - March 04, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Community Engagement Conference – Friday 28th April 2017 – Central London
Capita’s Community Engagement Conference provides a unique, interactive forum. Book now to discover ways to reduce costs and deliver locally designed services which promote diversity and work to support local communities. - March 02, 2017 - Capita Conferences
DropSecure Makes Big-Bank Security Easy and Affordable for Small - and Medium-Sized Businesses
DropSecure announced today the general availability of their new offering for the SMB market. The new service designed for small- and medium-sized businesses delivers military-grade security for file transfers. With this release, DropSecure becomes one of the most advanced secure file transfer... - March 01, 2017 - DropSecure
DoD Future Warfighter Performance, Capabilities and Survivability to be the Focus of Upcoming Senior Level Symposium for DoD, Industry and Academia
On April 25-26, 2017, senior leaders within the U.S. Military Services, DoD, Industry and Academia will convene in Alexandria, VA, for two days of off the record briefings and senior level discussions at Defense Strategies Institute’s "Town Hall" Future Warfighter Symposium. The Symposium will take an integrated approach, spanning multiple capabilities and research areas that ultimately combine on the dismounted Warfighter. - March 01, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Deborah J. Callender Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Deborah J. Callender, of Carriere, Mississippi has recently been recognized as a 2017 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government Sciences and Oceanographic Research. - February 28, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Capita Conferences Announces Their Safeguarding Children Conference – Tuesday 25th April 2017 – Central London
Capita’s Safeguarding Children Conference is perfectly timed to review your safeguarding policies and practices. Massive changes within this sector are expected, with the Children and Social Work Bill making its way through parliament and recommendations from the Wood Report beginning to be... - February 24, 2017 - Capita Conferences
AIM North America Launches Public Policy Committee; New Entity Designed to Offer Enhanced Opportunities for Automatic Identification Technologies in Government
AIM North America (AIM NA), representing AIM in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards to providers and users of these technologies for nearly half a... - February 23, 2017 - AIM, Inc.
Acquisition of Captira Bail Software Provider Provides New Growth Focus
Captira Analytical was acquired effective January 31, 2017 from the NASDAQ listed Intersections Inc. Captira provides the silent software backbone to bail agents to manage and bring bonds to life – processing over $1.3 billion every 90 days. This provides relief to countless families across the country, saving billions of county dollars as judges move to release pre-trial defendants. Tracking 20%+ EBITDA and with no debt and strong cash reserves, Captira is well positioned for future growth. - February 22, 2017 - Captira Analytical
MilSatCom USA Returns Stateside to Focus on Optimising Future US MilSatCom Capabilities
SMi Group, organizers of leading industry event Global MilSatCom, announces the return of MilSatCom USA on June 28th and 29th 2017 at the Sheraton Pentagon City, Arlington, VA. - February 22, 2017 - SAE Media Group
German Navy and Combined Joint Operations at Sea Centre of Excellence Join Expert Speaker Line-Up at Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology 2017
SMi’s Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference will take place in London on the 24th & 25th May 2017. - February 22, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for Close Air Support 2017
SMi Group have released the agenda for their highly anticipated Close Air Support conference, coming to London on the 7th and 8th June 2017. - February 17, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for Czech Air Force’s Fast Jet Pilot Training CEE 2017
Event organizers SMi Group, partnered with the Czech Air Force, have released the agenda for their second annual Fast Jet Pilot Training Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) conference, returning to Prague on the 5th and 6th June 2017. - February 17, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Announced: The Next-Generation Utility-Locating and Planning Tool for Municipalities and Public Utilities
Toms River MUA partners with Meemim to spearhead the Next-Generation Utility-Locating and Planning Tool for Municipalities and Public Utilities. The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority (TRMUA) has partnered with Meemim Corp., a developer of knowledge-management software and mixed-reality... - February 16, 2017 - Meemim
Alex Wan Again Gains Support of National Victory Fund in Race for Atlanta City Council President
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government, Atlanta City Council President, has been endorsed by Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - February 16, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Huckworthy and IOMAXIS to Deliver Cutting-edge Mobile and Network Communications Through New Partnership
Huckworthy and IOMAXIS have partnered together to bring innovative secure mobility and network communications solutions to their customers. - February 15, 2017 - Huckworthy LLC
Turkey Announces Plan to Enhance Developments of Combat Vehicles Survivability
SMi Reports: Turkish Ministry of Defence’s Head of Land Platforms SSM to give an update on the nation’s combat vehicles development plans to enhance survivability at Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe conference. - February 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Admiral Sir George Zambellas, Former First Sea Lord to Provide Key Note Address at Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology
SMi’s Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology will take place in London on the 24th - 25th May 2017. - February 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Deer Jet Medical Partners with GlobalMed to Advance Access to Quality Healthcare in China
Deer Jet Medical Co., Ltd. has signed an exclusive agreement with GlobalMed to distribute GlobalMed's full line of hardware, software and cloud solutions to the Greater China region. - February 13, 2017 - GlobalMed
New Novels About Vietnam War Hold Answers to Refugee, Veterans, Foreign Policy
New books about the Vietnam War, plus documentaries and theatrical productions offer fresh insight into the legal battle over President Donald Trump's refugee ban and current U.S. foreign policy and attitudes. Among the literary offerings are: “The Sympathizer,” “Tribe,” and “Escape from Saigon - a Novel.” There are also documentaries by Rory Kennedy and Ken Burns and two theatrical productions: "Miss Saigon" which returns to Broadway in March and a new play, "Children of the April Rain." - February 11, 2017 - Pirozzolo Company Public Relations
Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Off to Strong Fundraising Start
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government – Atlanta City Council President, raised $85,704.59 in his first campaign finance disclosure period of the race. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - February 10, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Synagro Secures 5 Year Contract Extension to Provide Waterbury, CT and Surrounding Communities with State of the Art Biosolids Management Services
Synagro Technologies, Inc., the largest recycler of biosolids and organic by-products in North America, is pleased to announce it has secured a new five year contract, with the option for 3 extension years, with the City of Waterbury, CT for management of biosolids using thermal reduction... - February 08, 2017 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Stuart Gasner, Partner, Keker & Van Nest to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The DOJ's Cartel Enforcement Actions: What You Need to Know in 2017 Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stuart Gasner, Partner, Keker & Van Nest will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The DOJ's Cartel Enforcement Actions: What... - February 05, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
UK Royal Air Force Added to the Military Space Situational Awareness Presentation Line-Up
In the run-up to the event, SMi Group adds a new expert presenter to Military Space Situational Awareness 2017: Air Commodore Alan Gillespie, Battlespace Management Force Commander of the UK Royal Air Force. - February 03, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Derwin Ray Beasley Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Derwin Ray Beasley, of Cleveland, Texas, has recently been honored as a 5 year VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in Governmental Labor Law. - February 01, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Registration Closing Soon for Border Security 2017: Hear from Aeroports de Paris, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Italian Navy & EUROPOL
In two weeks’ time, SMi will once again return to Rome to open its doors for the 10th annual Border Security conference. - February 01, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Inaugural Class of GW Congressional Nuclear Security Fellows Selected
Fellows will spend one year working on nuclear security issues in the House of Representatives. - January 31, 2017 - Elliott School of International Affairs
Capita Conferences' Child Protection Event is Announced for the 19th April in Edinburgh
With the Child Protection Improvement Programme reviewing policy, practice, services and structures, this event is timed to provide the latest best practice and effective child protection provision. Following the review of the Named Person Scheme pilots as part of GIRFEC approach to improving... - January 31, 2017 - Capita Conferences