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QRC Technologies Acquired by DC Capital Partners
QRC Technologies announced today that it has been acquired by an affiliate of DC Capital Partners (“DC Capital”), a private equity investment firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. - May 24, 2016 - QRC Technologies
Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Elects 2016-2017 Chapter Officers/BOD Changes Name to More Closely Reflect Membership Goals
The Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association (“APFMA”) elected its 2016 – 2017 leadership team at its Annual Conference, which was held in Little Rock on May 12-13. The organization also announced a name change to The Arkansas Public Fleet Professionals Association (“APFPA”) to more accurately reflect the composition of its membership. - May 22, 2016 - APFMA
Speaksli EdTech Startup Selected as a Finalist in 2016 MassChallenge Switzerland
Speaksli, a 2016 finalist in the prestigious MassChallenge Switzerland startup accelerator program, is an EdTech startup focused on helping refugees in Germany acquire essential language and cultural integration skills. This release covers the growth in the size of the immigrant population and explains how the Speaksli animated language learning platform is the ideal solution to help refugees in Germany learn German so that they can comply with the 3-year mandate to keep their residency rights. - May 20, 2016 - Speaksli
Nikko-Desjardins Asset Management: Scott Morison Insinuates a Tax Cut, Says It's Part of an "Economic Plan"
Scott Morrison, the Treasurer of Australia, recently made a statement saying that his first budget will be unlike any budgets that Australia has seen. Morrison hinted towards a tax cut and said that he plans to increase education spending. - May 14, 2016 - Nikko-Desjardins Asset Management
Huckworthy and US Space Enter Strategic Partnership for Tactical Communication Technologies
Huckworthy and US Space have signed a strategic partnership under which US Space will integrate Huckworthy’s TRAVELLER Tactical Communication Technologies to enable complex wireless solutions for US Space’s extensive US Government client base. - May 12, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Dencrypt Receives Order from the Danish Ministry of Defence for Encryption Technology for Classified Information
Dencrypt A/S and the Danish Ministry of Defence have entered into a contract for delivery of encryption modules for classified information based on the Dynamic Encryption principle. The contract has a value of approximately DKK 30 million (USD 4.5 million). - May 12, 2016 - Dencrypt
"Celebrity Spies," New E-book Series Released by Eye Spy Publishing Ltd
Eye Spy Publishing Ltd, has released the first e-book in a new series featuring true stories about "real-life" spies. "Celebrity Spies" covers forty-three professions and industries whose famous members "spied for the side" and include fascinating trivia and hundreds... - May 11, 2016 - Eye Spy Publishing Ltd
DSI Announces 2nd Annual Multi-Intelligence Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce their 2nd Annual Multi-Intelligence Symposium occurring on July 19-20, 2016. With discussions revolving around this year’s theme of "“Advancing the Intelligence Technology Enterprise through All-source Integration.” - May 11, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Advancing Mission Effectiveness Through Enhanced Operational Energy Capabilities
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce their 4th Annual Military Mobile Power Summit occurring on July 12-13, 2016. - May 11, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Filmmaker Begins Pre-Production for Documentary: "The 33 Day War - The Hidden Truth" in an Effort to Determine How Does Peace Prevail
Hamid Karam's feature-length documentary will give people a voice who were affected by the war which took place in the summer of 2006, involving Lebanon and Israel. - May 08, 2016 - Hamid Karam Productions
PH Bags 2016 EITI International Chair Award in Lima, Peru
The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (PH-EITI) was honored as one of four recipients of the “EITI International Chair Award” at the opening session of the 7th EITI Global Conference in Lima, Peru on February 24, 2016. - May 05, 2016 - PH-EITI
University of Maryland Partners with iGrad for Financial Literacy Education
The University will integrate the award-winning online platform to ensure students succeed in making effective financial decisions. - May 04, 2016 - iGrad
Registration Open for UAV Technology Eastern Europe
Registration is now open for SMi's UAV Technology Eastern Europe conference which takes place in Prague on 21-22 September 2016. - April 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group
UK MoD, Canadian Armed Forces and US Army to Reveal Armoured Vehicle Weapon System Strategies This June in London
For the modern armoured vehicle operator, the weapon system continues to offer a vital means of boosting combat effectiveness. Both during offensive and defensive operations, mounted forces must be fully prepared to counter and ultimately defeat an increasing array of threats to both the platform, its crew and dismounted mechanised forces, the support of whom is vital. - April 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Mnemonic-Device.com Joins the Race to the White House
Mnemonic-Device.com, an educational website for all ages, announces a contest. They are looking for the newest U.S. President to be added to the study tool When A Joke Made Me A Joker. - April 29, 2016 - Mnemonic-Device.com
Representative Karen Bass of California Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C.
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - April 29, 2016 - A Just Cause
Galaxy Press Asks Will It Really be a Battlefield Earth?
If there are extraterrestrials, when will we have that first encounter? And what will they be like? Will it be the friendly alien, as in ET, or will it be like the totally oppressive Psychlos from L. Ron Hubbard's "Battlefield Earth." Read what bestselling science fiction author who recently penned the Ancient Aliens videogame for The History Channel Steven-Elliot Altman has to say about UFOs. - April 28, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Registration Now Open for SMi’s 5th Annual Military Flight Training Conference
SMi Group reports: (25.04.2016, London): The agenda has now been released for SMi’s 5th annual Military Flight Training conference which will take place on the 21st and 22nd September 2016 in London, UK. - April 27, 2016 - SAE Media Group
North Korea Ambassador Invited David Sugarman to the DPRK
David Sugarman invited to DPRK by Ambassadors during discussions about tensions surrounding North Korea. American Otto Warmbier and Sugarman’s connection to basketball also part of the discussion. - April 25, 2016 - SugarTime Records
Registration Now Live for SMi’s Exclusive Radar Imaging for Next-Generation Security Systems Masterclass
SMi are proud to announce the launch of their new and exclusive masterclass entitled ‘Radar Imaging For Next-Generation Security Systems’ taking place in London on the 4th July 2016. - April 23, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Port of New Orleans Joins the Expert Speaker Line Up at International Port Security 2016
SMi Group reports (21.04.2016, London, UK): SMi are delighted to announce that Port of New Orleans will be speaking at International Port Security 2016 which takes places in London on the 1-2 June. - April 23, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Dominating the Next Phase of EMS Warfare Discussions at 2nd Annual Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Summit – Free to Government/Military
On May 18 & 19, 2016, senior leaders within DoD, Military Services, Federal Agencies, Industry and Academia will convene for Defense Strategies Institute's free to government & military "2nd Annual Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Summit." - April 22, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Construction Education Foundation Announces Training Partnership with ehsInc, CA
The AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF), the workforce development arm of the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) to promote and support the activities of construction education for students pursuing construction careers, and ehsInc, CA, a worldwide safety education and... - April 21, 2016 - ehs International, Inc.
"NovicEdge," the Newest Jobs Marketplace, to be Launched by Everest Consulting Asia
The job matching service that helps companies find the people they need, and helps people find the jobs they want. - April 21, 2016 - Everest Consulting Asia Limited
Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C. on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - April 21, 2016 - A Just Cause
V5 Systems to Unveil Their Revolutionary Acoustic Tracking System at Hannover Messe, Germany
Fremont-based V5 systems joins largest-ever U.S. business delegation to 2016 Hannover Messe unveiling their revolutionary Acoustic Tracking System and presenting their outdoor security and power systems. Headquartered in Fremont, CA V5 Systems today announced it is part of the largest-ever U.S. - April 20, 2016 - V5 Systems
BedBug Chasers Now Killing Bed Bugs in Long Island NY
BedBug Chasers®, New York City’s #1 bed bug heat treatment is now servicing Nassau and Suffolk Counties with 2 Long Island locations – Massapequa and East Hampton NY. The BedBug Chasers® of Long Island NY service centers will be run by Michael Colongione, Managing Partner. Mr. - April 19, 2016 - BedBug Chasers
SharpMinds to Unveil "MIND" – "the Tool That Delivers Precision and Accuracy in Every Data Transaction!" at the 32nd Annual NDIA Logistics Forum
SharpMinds, LLC will be unveiling MIND at the 32nd Annual National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Forum on April 18th-20th at the Ronald Reagan Building. - April 18, 2016 - SharpMinds, Inc. LLC
Immigration Expert Elizabeth R. Blandon to Brief DNC Committee on a U.S. Supreme Court Case Affecting 3.7 Million People
On Monday, April 18, board-certified immigration attorney Elizabeth R. Blandon will brief the Democratic Women’s Alliance in a national conference call from her Weston, FL, office to inform the DNC’s women community about the importance of United States v. Texas. - April 17, 2016 - Blandon Law
U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, German Air Force, DSTL, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Finmeccanica SPA, Saab Meet in London on April 20-21, at Air Mission Planning 2016
SMi Group reports (15.04.2016): Latest confirmed attendees for Air Mission Planning 2016 include U.S. Air Force, Joint Helicopter Command HQ, Royal Air Force, German Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, DSTL, European Air Group, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Finmeccanica SPA, Saab, Spectracom, FAR Odiham, Airbus and many more… - April 17, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Privacy Advocates and Technologists Ask President Obama to Say No to Burr-Feinstein Anti-Encryption Legislation
Today, after waiting 167 days for President Obama’s reply, Restore the Fourth — along with 36 other academics, NGOs, and companies — sent a letter to the President “to respectfully request that the White House specifically oppose legislation to undermine security and reiterate the need for a broad statement of support for encryption from the administration.” - April 14, 2016 - Restore the Fourth
Transgender, Mormon Male Joins All-Inclusive Fraternity Sigma Phi Beta at ASU
Augustus Crosby, a current sophomore, Chemical Engineering student, and transgender man at Arizona State University was inducted last Saturday into Sigma Phi Beta’s brotherhood. - April 13, 2016 - Augustus Crosby
Military Helicopters Modernisation and Upgrade Plans Unveiled by Central and Eastern European Nations This May in Budapest
SMi Group reports: The region’s most focused senior military helicopter meeting has heard high praises from Major General Bohuslav Dvorak, Former Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Czech Armed Forces. - April 13, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Preventing Deaths in Police Care Conference - 28th June 2016 – Central London
Attend Capita’s one day national conference on 28th June and ensure your organisation has the tools to adopt an effective multi-agency approach to preventing deaths in police care. - April 10, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Mayor Franklin Deese Author of "Inmate to Mayor" Will be Speaking at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD
The standing Mayor of Marshfield, NC. Franklin Deese will be speaking about redemption, breaking through stereotypes and how he managed to go from "Inmate to Mayor." - April 09, 2016 - Mayor Franklin Deese
NERETA Announces Industry Cluster Development Pioneer, Eric Hansen of ETG Will Lead NERETA Summit Training to Spur Manufacturing Growth in the US
World renowned industry cluster development expert, Dr. Eric R. Hansen, President of Economic Transformations Group, Inc., will be lead trainer for upcoming NERETA Summit and post-conference course (http://summit.nereta.org). The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ April 27-29, will teach local leaders from around the country (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals) how to align their resources and capabilities to grow manufacturing in their regions. - April 07, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Millions to Vote Against Two-Party Tyranny in 2016?
John Manimas predicts millions of voters will write-in his name for the office of President in November 2016 because of the electorate's extreme dissatisfaction with the two-party tyranny. Manimas offers a new election system that uses vote donation and party coalitions to identify a legitimate new political majority. - April 07, 2016 - John Manimas Publishing
USA to Provide Insight Into Cyber Security and Technological Systems at International Port Security 2016
SMi Group reports: SMi’s highly anticipated 7th annual International Port Security will return to London on the 1st-2nd June. - April 07, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Speaks at Jewish Philanthropy Conference and Shares the Stage with Randi Zuckerberg, the Mayor of Jerusalem, and Other Notables
Nate Goodman, age 17, a resident of San Diego, CA shared the stage with Randi Zuckerberg and introduced her keynote address to a crowd of 450 international attendees. The Mayor of Jerusalem attended with his entourage as well as other notable community members and national authorities. The event was held at the Torrey Pines Hilton in the main ballroom during a luncheon on 4/5/16. There was considerable press coverage. - April 06, 2016 - Nate Goodman Enterprises
The Bristol and Chesterfield Group Submits in Less Than 32 Days
The Bristol and Chesterfield Group submitted the FSS Application for MIRI Trading in 32 days. This is the quickest submittal they have ever had. - April 04, 2016 - The Bristol and Chesterfield Group
Best Political Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best political Websites will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including political web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for political web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - April 04, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Smart Parking Qatar, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Announces Breaking News for Qatar’s Parking Industry
Advanced Conferences & Meetings is proud to announce the launch of the first annual conference dedicated to the design, development and management of Qatar’s parking facilities. With congestion and parking being a major challenge for Qatar, this presents opportunities for the parking... - April 02, 2016 - topseos.com
Ask Trump a Question - Artificial Intelligence Chat Bot Parodies Donald Trump - www.trump.ai
Artificial intelligence company Zabaware, Inc. has turned Trump into a chat bot. An AI engine was loaded with quotes made by presidential candidate Donald Trump and will answer any visitor question with a real quote. - April 01, 2016 - Zabaware, Inc.
GRC Ltd and Network Innovations Secure World’s First Commercial Global Xpress Enterprise Customer
Global RadioData Communication Ltd, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of satellite services, working with Network Innovations (NI), a leading Inmarsat partner, becomes the first company in the world to have an Enterprise commercial GX terminal go live commercially. The Global Xpress solution... - April 01, 2016 - Network Innovations
Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado
Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
NERETA Summit Will Help Establish Regional “Eco-Systems” to Spur Manufacturing Renewal Across the US
The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ, April 27-29, will teach local leadership (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals), how to align their resources and capabilities to focus on growing manufacturing in their regions. (summit.nereta.org) - March 29, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Watershed Security Awarded GSA IT Schedule 70
Watershed Security, LLC, a Veteran Owned and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)/(8a) announced it has been awarded GSA’s Information Technology Schedule 70 contract. Being the leader in Federal Cyber Security Solutions, Watershed Security is excited to be part of GSA’s solution... - March 29, 2016 - Watershed Security, LLC
Registration for Future Armoured Vehicles India Masterclass Closes in Two Weeks
SMi Defence Masterclass to feature senior retired cavalry officer Colonel AK Sharma. - March 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Book About Employee Engagement Named One of the Top 5 Leadership Books of the Year
"Otherwise Engaged" by John Guaspari has been selected as one of the top five leadership books published last year by Leadership and Management Books, a brand of The Book Review Company. The book is available from most storefront and online bookstores. Visit mavenhousepress.com/our-books/otherwise-engaged for more information about the book or to read an excerpt. - March 24, 2016 - Maven House Press
President Obama Announces Commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund to Support Community College Student Exchanges Between the U.S. and Argentina
Today President Obama announced a new commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund that will create new partnerships to enhance regional cooperation and competiveness and provide new study abroad opportunities between the United States and Argentina. The commitment from CAF:... - March 23, 2016 - Partners of the Americas