Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:43:26 +0100
Detroit Regional Chamber: Detroit Region's Businesses Urge Congressional Compromise on Loans to ...
Geographical References: Michigan / Washington, Michigan
DETROIT, MI (MARKET WIRE) The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following statement regarding the debate in Washington, D.C. over federal loans to the American automotive industry.
Los Angeles World Airports: LAX, LA/ONT Expect Fewer Thanksgiving Travelers This Season as ...
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Passenger volumes at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) are expected to be less this Thanksgiving holiday travel season. Airlines are offering fewer seats and flights this holiday period compared to last year, as they adjust their flight schedules due to higher costs and fewer reservations.
Lawrence Public Schools: Lawrence Public Schools Launches New Web Site
Geographical References: Massachusetts / Lawrence, Massachusetts
LAWRENCE, MA (MARKET WIRE) The Lawrence Public Schools today launched its new Web site, www.lawrence.k12.ma.us, giving the school system one of the most robust tools for Web-based communication in Massachusetts. As a resource for parents, students, teachers and the community, the site provides information and facilitates communication to help create a college-going culture for all students.
Southern California Gas Company: The Gas Company Launches Annual Winter Campaign to Assist ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) today launched its annual winter assistance campaign, the Gas Assistance Fund, which provides a one-time grant of up to $100 for low-income families.
TSA: TSA and American Airlines Initiate Paperless Boarding Pass
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and American Airlines announced today the launch of a Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It will allow passengers to receive boarding passes electronically on their cell phones or PDAs, which will then be scanned by TSA security officers at the checkpoint and eliminate the need for a paper boarding pass.
Puppies Behind Bars: Media Advisory: Iraq War Veterans and Service Dogs to Graduate Training Program
Geographical References: Florida
BOCA GRANDE, FL (MARKET WIRE)
SSC, Inc.: Supervisor of Special Investigations Announced at SSC
Geographical References: Connecticut / Shelton, Connecticut
SHELTON, CT (MARKET WIRE) Security Services of Connecticut, Inc. (SSC, Inc.) has announced Ms. Sara Sibley as their new Supervisor of Special Investigations. Sara Sibley will work within the company's Corporate Intelligence and Investigation division. Sara Sibley's responsibilities include managing SSC's litigation support team, due diligence efforts, corporate fraud investigations, forensic accounting investigations, and financial fraud investigations.
Power of the Dream Ventures, Inc.: Power of the Dream Ventures Files PCT Application for FireSAFE
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (MARKET WIRE) Power of the Dream Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB: PWRV), one of Hungary's premier technology acquisition and development companies, today announced the filing of a PCT patent application for the company's FireSAFE technology.
Council on Competitiveness: PBS Series "This is America with Dennis Wholey" to ...
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) The PBS Series "This is America with Dennis Wholey" will air part two of the two-part series "Recapturing American Competitiveness" this weekend on PBS stations nationwide.
Thorium Power: Thorium Power Appoints James D. Guerra as Chief Operating Officer
MCLEAN, VA (MARKET WIRE) Thorium Power Ltd. (OTCBB: THPW), the leading developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and provider of comprehensive advisory services for emerging nuclear programs, today announced the appointment of James D. Guerra as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He succeeds Erik Hallstrom, who is leaving the Company to pursue other interests. In addition to his new role, Mr. Guerra will also serve as the interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) pending the appointment of a successor.
Eagle Rock Enterprises: Eagle Rock Enterprises, Inc. (EREI) Signs Memorandum of Acquisition
Geographical References: New Jersey
BORDENTOWN, NJ (MARKET WIRE) EAGLE ROCK ENTERPRISES, INC. (PINKSHEETS: EREI) (EAGLE ROCK) announced that the Company has signed a Memorandum of Acquisition with Eagle View LLC (Eagle View) , a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB). Eagle View has the rights to use several Veteran labels to market food and beverage products, as well as numerous non-food items, in both the private sector and on military bases.
CG/LA Infrastructure: 2nd Annual Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) CG/LA Infrastructure LLC, the world leader in strategic infrastructure project identification and development, announced today that $400 billion worth of infrastructure projects, equivalent to 1% of world GDP, will be presented at the 2nd Annual Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum. The 100 projects, to be presented by their sponsors to an audience of 500 executives from more than 40 countries, is an attempt to identify those projects that will allow the world to build its way out of the current financial crisis.
Composite Technology Corporation: Composite Technology Announces Issuance of Key Chinese Patent
Geographical References: California
IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) (OTCBB: CPTC) announced today that its CTC Cable Corporation subsidiary has received a Notification of Grant Patent Right from the Chinese Patent Office for a patent application covering CTC Cable's ACCC* Conductor and Core. This issuing patent protects key facets of CTC Cable's ACCC* Conductor and Core, as well as a wide range of potentially competing designs. CTC Cable Corporation has given the Chinese Patent Office instructions to proceed with the formality of registration of the patent right and to attend to payment of the necessary fees. CTC
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CIDA: Canada Celebrates UN Universal Children's Day
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Beverly Oda, Minister of International Cooperation today marked the United Nations Universal Children's Day by highlighting Canada's contribution towards improving the welfare of children in Afghanistan.
Los Angeles World Airports: Reminder - Media Advisory: Los Angeles Airport Officials to Present ...
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE)
Government of Iceland: International Monetary Fund approves Iceland's request for a two year ...
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND (MARKET WIRE)
IBM: IBM Seeks to Build the Computer of the Future Based on Insights From the Brain
Geographical References: California
SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) In an unprecedented undertaking, IBM Research (NYSE: IBM) and five leading universities are partnering to create computing systems that are expected to simulate and emulate the brain's abilities for sensation, perception, action, interaction and cognition while rivaling its low power consumption and compact size.
Los Angeles World Airports: Reminder - Media Advisory: Los Angeles Airport Officials to Present ...
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE)
Intelligence Squared U.S.: New York Debate Audience Can't Decide if Google Is "Evil"
Geographical References: New York / New York, New York / Oxford, New York / York, New York
NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Intelligence Squared U.S., the Oxford style debate series sponsored by The Rosenkranz Foundation, announced the results of its fourth debate of the Fall 2008 season, "Google violates its 'don't be evil' motto." A sold out audience at Rockefeller University's Caspary Auditorium, New York City voted 47% for the motion and 47% against at the conclusion of the debate. 6% were undecided, resulting in a tie, but with more of the undecided voters being swayed to the side arguing for the motion.
Kansas State University: During Speech at Kansas State University, Leader From Worldwide Animal ...
Geographical References: Kansas / Manhattan, Kansas
MANHATTAN, KS (MARKET WIRE) Improving the health and welfare of animals will go a long way toward improving the health and welfare of the world's poor, according to a leader in a worldwide animal health group.
Canadian Chemical Producers' Association: CCPA: Speech From the Throne Helps Manufacturers
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Canada has the unique potential to build synergies between the service, resource development and manufacturing sectors to create a strong and diverse economy. To prepare Canada's manufacturers for the next round of growth, support from all governments is needed.
Aurora Flight Sciences: Aurora Flight Sciences Partners With Air Force Office of Scientific ...
Geographical References: Massachusetts / Cambridge, Massachusetts
CAMBRIDGE, MA (MARKET WIRE) The Air Force Office of Scientific Research has awarded Aurora Flight Sciences a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1 contract to begin development of an innovative concept for the aerial recovery of Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) by larger Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Aurora's research partner for this effort is Professor Jonathan How of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This technology could become a key enabler to allow larger UAVs to deploy and retrieve MAVs. Larger vehicles tend to be faster and have longer
Los Angeles World Airports: Media Advisory: Los Angeles Airport Officials to Present ...
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE)
City of Santa Clarita: Santa Clarita Named Los Angeles County's Most Business-Friendly City for ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California / Beverly Hills, California
SANTA CLARITA, CA (MARKET WIRE) The City of Santa Clarita is the most business-friendly city in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The award was presented to the City of Santa Clarita at the 13th annual Eddy Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: FCAC Releases Annual Report for 2007-08 Fiscal Year: ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) today released its 2007-08 Annual Report. According to the Report, website visits are continually increasing from year-to-year, and have reached an all-time high of approximately 1.7 million. More and more consumers are turning to FCAC as a source of information for their financial needs, with twice as many Canadians ordering or downloading publications from FCAC's website.
Brunner: Brunner Digital New Name in Washington, D.C.
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) Advertising agency Brunner, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is converting the name, the management and the focus of its Washington, D.C. office to reflect the District's increasingly digital-oriented marketing communications needs.
Pennichuck Corporation: Pennichuck Corporation Comments on City of Nashua Press Release
Geographical References: New Hampshire / Merrimack, New Hampshire / Nashua, New Hampshire
MERRIMACK, NH (MARKET WIRE) Pennichuck Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNW) today commented on a press release that was issued by the City of Nashua, New Hampshire yesterday. In its press release, the City announced that it is hiring two advisory firms to assist it in exploring all possible ways that it might acquire the Company's Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. regulated utility subsidiary by means other than eminent domain.
EADS North America: EADS Delivers the Sixth HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft to ...
Geographical References: Virginia / Arlington, Virginia
ARLINGTON, VA (MARKET WIRE) The U.S. Coast Guard has accepted the sixth HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft platform from EADS. This new medium-range surveillance maritime patrol platform significantly enhances the mission execution capability of Coast Guard aircrews.
Pine Ridge Holdings, Inc.: Pine Ridge Holdings Authorizes Shares to Fund ServeNation Initiatives
Geographical References: Indiana
FORT WAYNE, IN (MARKET WIRE) Pine Ridge Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PINR) CEO Kevin May announced the company has authorized new shares to further fund ServeNation initiatives.
Trillium Software: Harte-Hanks(R) Trillium Software Delivers Data Intelligence & Governance ...
Geographical References: Massachusetts
BILLERICA, MA (MARKET WIRE) Trillium Software(R), a business of Harte-Hanks, Inc. (NYSE: HHS) and a leading enabler of Total Data Quality(TM) solutions, today delivered its Data Intelligence & Governance (DIG)(TM) solution specifically for the financial services and insurance industries and compliance market. The solution is a combination of powerful data analysis, data quality and reporting software technology -- based on the industry-leading Trillium Software System(R) -- with very targeted, packaged financial and governance consulting services provided by Trillium Software. The DIG solution is aimed at helping
RAE Systems: RAE Systems Launches New Corporate Website
Geographical References: California / Homeland, California
SAN JOSE, CA (MARKET WIRE) RAE Systems Inc. (AMEX: RAE) (NYSE Alternext: RAE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of rapidly deployable, multi-sensor chemical and radiation detection monitors and networks for industrial applications and homeland security, launched a newly redesigned corporate website at www.raesystems.com.
View Systems, Inc.: View Systems to Supply Security Products to the Country of Georgia
Geographical References: Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD (MARKET WIRE) View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VSYM), a leading homeland defense solutions provider, announced today that the firm intends to supply electronic security products to the country of Georgia for two large critical infrastructure design build projects. View already has a strong existing business relationship with representatives of the Georgian government. Through trusted contacts, Georgia has sought the services of View to assist in the protection of the country's commercial and government infrastructure.
Industry Canada: Minister Clement Visits Detroit and Washington to Consult on Auto Industry
Geographical References: Washington
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) On Wednesday, November 19, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will visit Detroit, Michigan, to meet with executives from Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation.
Red Hawk Casino : Red Hawk Casino Announces Opening Date
Geographical References: California / Sacramento, California
PLACERVILLE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Red Hawk Casino announced today that it will open to the public on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7 p.m. Red Hawk Casino is conveniently located off of the new Red Hawk Parkway exit on Highway 50, just 30 minutes east of Sacramento.
Universal Detection Technology: Universal Detection Technology Reports More Than a 60 Fold ...
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB: UNDT) (FRANKFURT: PO8), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, is pleased to announce a 6,000% increase in revenues for the three months ending on September 30, 2008 as compares with the same three month period in 2007. Revenues for the quarter increased to $45,000 from $600 for the same period the previous year
Esterline Technologies: Esterline to Acquire NMC Group
Geographical References: Washington
BELLEVUE, WA (MARKET WIRE) Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL) (www.esterline.com) today announced an agreement to acquire NMC Group (Nylon Molding Corporation) for approximately $90 million. NMC is a designer and manufacturer of specialized fasteners for the aerospace/defense industry. Completion of the transaction is expected in 30 to 45 days, contingent upon Hart-Scott-Rodino approval and other customary closing conditions. Esterline will fund the acquisition with available cash.
ESi: Registration Begins for 2009 WebEOC User Training Conference
Geographical References: Georgia
AUGUSTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) ESi(R), the global leader in crisis information management systems, announced that registration is now open for its Fifth Annual WebEOC User Conference taking place April 13-17, 2009, at the Paradise Point Hotel in San Diego, California. Under the theme "The Power of Community," emergency management professionals representing public and private entities from virtually every part of the country and several foreign countries will gather to receive training from ESi and to share best practices with fellow users of WebEOC, the world's first Web-enabled crisis communications system.
INTEGRITY Global Security: INTEGRITY Global Security Announces the First Operating System ...
Geographical References: California / Santa Barbara, California
SANTA BARBARA, CA and WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) INTEGRITY Global Security, a wholly owned subsidiary of Green Hills Software Inc. and the leading expert in providing the certified High Robustness IT security solutions for government and commercial enterprises, today announced that the INTEGRITY(R)-178B operating system has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), a U.S. government initiative operated by the National Security Agency (NSA), to Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 6+, High Robustness.
Rocket XL: UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman Hopes to Deliver One Million Signatures -- ...
Geographical References: California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) One week remains to gather one million signatures to support the Say No To Violence Against Women online campaign developed by UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women. Nearly 900,000 signatures have already been added to an online petition which will be presented by UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador and campaign spokesperson Nicole Kidman to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on November 25, 2008. Reaching one million signatures means raising millions of dollars to end gender-based violence; perhaps the most pervasive human rights violations affecting one in three women and girls
Governor General of Canada: Media Advisory: Governor General Welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaï¿1/2lle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will welcome His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. His Highness is visiting Canada on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.
Intuit Canada: Follow the Money: Quicken 2009 Helps in an Uncertain Economy
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Given the current economic climate, there's never been a better time for Canadians to invest in an efficient and reliable way to track their money and save for a rainy day. Canadians can count on Quicken(R) to help them keep their cash flow positive and plan for their future.
Old Pasadena Management : 30 Tons of Real Snow, Live Reindeer, Tree Lighting, Santa, Jolly ...
Geographical References: California
OLD PASADENA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Old Pasadena comes alive with holiday festivities throughout the district starting on Friday, November 28. Join us for spectacular performances, live reindeer, 30 tons of real snow, a magical tree-lighting ceremony, a Jolly Holiday Trolley and much more that are guaranteed to start your holidays with joy -- and lots of fun! All activities taking place Friday, November 28, from 4:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. are free and open to the public.
WestsideRentals.com: Westside Rentals, California's Largest Home Rental Service, Lends a ...
Geographical References: California / Santa Monica, California / Arnold, California
SANTA MONICA, CA (MARKET WIRE) WestsideRentals.com, the leading home finding service in California, announced today a plan that would help fire victims whose homes were lost or damaged due to the recent blazes by offering a free Westside Rentals membership and waving home security deposit fees. Founder and owner Mark Verge made the offer days after the California fires blackened over 42,000 acres consuming nearly 65 square miles and burning more than 1,000 homes since Thursday night prompting Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare states of emergency in three fire raged counties.
Kauffman Foundation: Massachusetts, Washington, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey Are Top Five ...
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) Five states -- Massachusetts, Washington, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey -- are leading the United States' transformation into a global, entrepreneurial and knowledge- and innovation-based New Economy, according to "The 2008 State New Economy Index," released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). The report is being released during Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people around the world to embrace imagination, innovation and creativity.
Canadian International Development Agency - CIDA: Deborah Fletcher Award of Excellence ...
GATINEAU, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) The 2008 Deborah Fletcher Award of Excellence in Filmmaking on International Development will be awarded to a documentary film on the life and work of Canadian physician, writer and humanitarian Dr. James Orbinski. The award ceremony and screening, to be held this evening at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, are part of International Cooperation Days, a biennial conference organized by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). CIDA President Margaret Biggs will present the award on behalf of the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation.
Parvus Corporation: Parvus Previews Rugged Dual-Core Vehicle Mission Processor Platform and ...
Geographical References: California / San Diego, California / Homeland, California
SALT LAKE CITY, UT and SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Parvus will be previewing the new DuraCOR(R) 810-Duo mission computer and DuraNET(R) 1268 Gigabit Ethernet switch Nov. 17-19 at MILCOM 2008 in the San Diego Convention Center Booth 1109. These new rugged subsystems target Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) military and homeland defense applications for enhancing situational awareness and onboard computing capabilities of unmanned aircraft and tactical wheeled/tracked vehicles.
TV Worldwide: TV Worldwide's Maritime TV Selected as Official Webcaster of Maritime Security ...
Geographical References: Virginia
CHANTILLY, VA (MARKET WIRE) Maritime TV (www.MaritimeTV.com), an Internet TV channel on the TV Worldwide Network dedicated to coverage of the maritime industry, announced that it had again been selected by E.J. Krause and Associates as the official webcaster of the 2008 U.S. Maritime Security Expo, live from Long Beach, Ca. The free interactive webcast , which will also be featured on TV Worldwide's Homeland Defense TV Channel at www.homelanddefensetv.com, will include interviews with industry leaders attending the show and highlight the latest products, services, keynote sessions, issues and news concerning maritime
Atlantic Energy Solutons: Energy Efficiency Project Due to Begin for NYS School District
Geographical References: New York / New York, New York / Saratoga Springs, New York / York, New York
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (MARKET WIRE) Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AESO) is announcing that a contracted energy efficiency project with a Southern New York State School District is due to begin before year end. The project, awaiting final New York State Education Department (NYSED) approval, is expected for release in mid December with measures that include lighting system upgrades, window replacements, building envelope weatherization, and transformer replacement. Atlantic Energy Solutions recommended the school use Efco series windows using high effeciency low thermal Low-e glass for a more "green" approach to
RE2, Inc.: RE2, Inc. Selected for Participation in the U.S. ...
Geographical References: Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, PA (MARKET WIRE) RE2, Inc., a leading developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems, announced today that it was selected to participate in the U.S. Army Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) to accelerate the commercialization of the Small Robot Toolkit (SRT) developed under a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The U.S. Army established the SBIR Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) in response to the 2006 National Defense Authorization Act to increase Army SBIR technology transition and commercialization success. The CPP provides highly focused funding and direct support
Appian Corporation: Appian Announces Significant New Q3 2008 Customers
Geographical References: Virginia
VIENNA, VA (MARKET WIRE) Appian, an innovative global provider of business process management (BPM) technology, today announced a host of new customer wins secured in the third quarter of 2008. Appian continues to see increasing demand for its industry-leading Appian Enterprise BPM Suite across a wide range of commercial markets in the U.S. and Europe, as well as in the federal government sector.
DNF Security; Dynamic Network Factory: DNF Security Unveils Robust Portable IP Surveillance ...
Geographical References: Nevada
LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) G2E -- DNF Security, a Dynamic Network Factory (DNF) business unit and provider of mission-critical IP surveillance solutions, today at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) unveiled the JetX Portable series of all-in-one surveillance systems for mobile, off-site monitoring and recording. The JetX product family includes three models with one to three built-in LCD displays. The triple-display model will be available for demonstration in DNF Security's booth, #5818.
LynuxWorks: LynuxWorks and Arxan Defense Systems Partner to Provide Advanced Anti-Tampering ...
Geographical References: California
SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE -- LynuxWorks(TM), Inc. (booth 1603), a world leader in the embedded software market, and Arxan Defense Systems Inc., a leading anti-tamper software provider, today announced a partnership that will provide system integrators with leading edge anti-tampering solutions for their specific program's security and anti-tamper requirements. Built to work on LynuxWorks' LynxOS(R) real-time operating system (RTOS), Arxan's EnforcIT(R) platform enables application hardening solutions, allowing developers to protect code against tampering, reverse engineering and
CollabWorx: FBI Selects CollabWorx to Support Secure Real-Time Collaboration
Geographical References: New York
SYRACUSE, NY (MARKET WIRE) CollabWorx, a leading provider of web-based collaboration solutions, today announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has selected the CollabWorx Secure Real-Time Collaboration (SRTC) platform to support its online collaboration needs and requirements. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
iSECUREtrac: iSECUREtrac Announces Major Contract Win With Seminole County, Florida Sheriff's ...
Geographical References: Nebraska
OMAHA, NE (MARKET WIRE) iSECUREtrac Corp. (OTCBB: ISEC), an industry leader in electronic monitoring solutions, announced today that the Seminole County (FL) Sheriff's Office has signed a contract for iSECUREtrac's system and services which will be used in a broad array of applications including work-release, pre-trial, juvenile and domestic violence cases.
Los Angeles World Airports: Los Angeles World Airports Unveils Vision Design Concepts for LAX's ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Los Angeles city and airport officials have unveiled architectural vision design concepts for the west side of the Tom Bradley International Terminal and a new midfield concourse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Biofriendly Corporation: Former Advisor to U.S. President Joins Biofriendly Corporation
Geographical References: California / Covina, California
COVINA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Biofriendly Corporation announced today that Jose Niño has joined the company's Board of Directors. Niño, who served as the Hispanic Business Advisor to President George H.W. Bush, is currently the President of El Niño Group in Washington.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency: CFIA/Warning: Allergy Alert-Undeclared Milk in Certain ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Audio clips available at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/relations/indexaude.shtml.
Southern California Gas Company: The Gas Company Offers Safety Tips to Customers Returning Home ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) is asking customers returning home after having been evacuated to check their natural gas service and, if service is off or they smell or hear a natural gas leak, to call The Gas Company at (800) 427-2200.
American Diabetes Association: Statement From the American Diabetes Association on Court Ruling ...
Geographical References: Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VA (MARKET WIRE) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is extremely disappointed with the recent California Superior Court ruling striking down a provision of an agreement between the ADA and the California Department of Education that would ensure students with diabetes are safe at school and during school activities.
Government of Canada: Canada's Government Supports Saskatchewan Move on Senate
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Statement from the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State for Democratic Reform:
Law Enforcement Associates: Law Enforcement Files to Have Its Common Stock Listed on the OTC ...
Geographical References: North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC (MARKET WIRE) Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (LEA) (AMEX: AID), the largest U.S. developer and manufacturer of undercover surveillance equipment, today announced that it filed a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is the official form giving notice that the Company has elected to voluntarily withdraw its listing on the American Stock Exchange. As a result of the filing, the Company is set to be removed from trading on the AMEX at the open of business on November 28, 2008. A market maker has filed a Form 211 with FINRA to have the Company's common stock re-listed on the
Universal Detection Technology: Universal Detection Technology Receives Purchase Order for Its ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com) (OTCBB: UNDT) (FRANKFURT: PO8), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, reported today that it has received a purchase order for its anthrax detection equipment from the Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue Department. The detection equipment is designed to check for anthrax and can return results in as little as 3 minutes.
REDFLEX Traffic Systems: Redflex Traffic Systems Releases Statement Regarding Lawsuit Filed by ...
Geographical References: Arizona / Phoenix, Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (MARKET WIRE) Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. (REDFLEX) was awarded the Arizona statewide contract for photo enforcement, the largest award of its kind, earlier this year. REDFLEX is disappointed that its competitor and the unsuccessful bidder has filed a second lawsuit over the award. American Traffic Solutions (ATS) filed this recent lawsuit in Arizona federal court. REDFLEX adamantly disagrees with the allegations in the lawsuit and intends to vigorously defend itself against the claims asserted. REDFLEX believes that the allegations in the lawsuit are belied by the decision of the Arizona Department of
Catapult Consultants: Catapult Consultants Provides Program Management Support to Department of ...
MCLEAN, VA (MARKET WIRE) Catapult Consultants, a leader in financial management, program management and information technology services for federal agencies, has been selected to provide program management and administrative support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Purchase Card Program (NPCP).
BioDefense Corp: Noble, Inc. Entertainment Security & BioDefense Corp. Strike Alliance
Geographical References: Massachusetts
NEW YORK, NY and BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) Noble, Inc. Entertainment Security (http://www.nobleincsecurity.com), one of the largest and most-respected full-service professional security agencies nationwide, has signed an exclusive alliance with BioDefense Corporation (http://www.biod.com) to distribute the MailDefender(R) mailroom security solution to the entertainment and media industries. Tom Caruso, President and CEO of Noble, Inc. Entertainment Security, and Michael Lu, Chairman and CEO of BioDefense Corporation, announced the contract today jointly.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Diabetes Breakthrough and Affordable Solar Energy Among ...
Geographical References: California
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (MARKET WIRE) Speaking before a capacity crowd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 16, Israel's first female U.N. Ambassador -- Gabriela Shalev -- told the audience, "As the most highly educated country in the Middle East and the region's only democracy, Israel's top priority today is continuing scientific and technological research that ultimately benefits each and every one of us -- Israelis, Angelenos, Californians, Americans and, in fact, humanity as a whole." Shalev, who was making her first visit to the Southland since being appointed to the U.N. post in September of this year, served as the
Traffic Logix: Traffic Logix Next Generation Radar Speed Signs Now Offer Radar Device With the ...
Geographical References: New York
SPRING VALLEY, NY (MARKET WIRE) Many radar speed signs include a traffic counter to provide data on numbers, speeds, and behavior of passing motorists. The information gleaned from this data is often used to generate reports and analyze issues and concerns. However, the radar units found in most radar signs to provide speed and traffic data does not provide entirely accurate information. After conducting studies that repeatedly exhibited this, Traffic Logix has upgraded all the company's signs to a new radar system. This new system, incorporating recent advancements in radar technology, provides the most precise data of any
Health Canada: Health Canada Reminds Canadians About the Risks of Eating Raw or Undercooked ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Health Canada is reminding Canadians that raw bivalve shellfish - such as oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles - can carry bacteria, viruses and toxins that can cause foodborne illnesses if they are not stored, handled or prepared appropriately.
CA Department of Water Resources: DWR Hosts 2009 Winter Outlook Workshop
Geographical References: California / San Diego, California
SACRAMENTO, CA (MARKET WIRE) As part of efforts to address the state's drought, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will hold its first ever Winter Outlook Workshop on Nov. 21 in San Diego. The Winter Outlook Workshop brings together nationally known scientists to provide state water managers with the most accurate prediction possible for water year 2009 that runs from October 1 through September 30.
Center for U.S. Global Engagement: Bill Bradley to Discuss Global Challenges Facing ...
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE)
Canada Revenue Agency: CRA: The Canada Revenue Agency Revokes the Charitable Status of the ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has revoked the charitable registration of the Pinnacle Foundation, a Vancouver-area charity. This revocation was effective November 15, 2008.
PIMCO: The PIMCO Foundation Donates to Help Those Affected by Southern California Fires
Geographical References: California / Newport Beach, California / Orange, California
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (MARKET WIRE) The employees of PIMCO have kicked off a fund-raising effort to aid people and communities affected by the devastating Southern California fires. Working through the PIMCO Foundation, the Newport Beach-based firm's charitable arm, employees delivered an initial check for $25,000 Monday to the Red Cross of Orange County to support its efforts to provide temporary shelter, food and clothing to evacuees.
Kauffman Foundation: Global Entrepreneurship Week A-List Ambassadors
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) From California's governor and Britain's prime minister to hip-hop legends, TV stars and renowned innovators, entrepreneurial celebrities are lending their fame and support as ambassadors of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Canada Revenue Agency: Claiming Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue, announced today that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is encouraging Canadian research by making it easier for businesses to apply for the scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credit. Minister Blackburn also launched the SR&ED Eligibility Self-Assessment Tool.
WWF-Canada: WWF-Canada Applauds Minister Prentice for Commitment to Help Prevent Over-Hunting ...
TORONTO, ONTAIRO (MARKET WIRE) WWF-Canada today congratulated Minister Prentice for agreeing to convene in the next 60 days a round-table meeting to address overhunting of polar bears in the Baffin Bay region of the Arctic, straddling Canada and Greenland.
Sage North America: Sage to Launch Hosted Services for Sage MIP Fund Accounting to Help ...
Geographical References: Colorado
DENVER, CO (MARKET WIRE) Sage North America announced today at Sage Summit 2008, its annual customer conference, that it will introduce hosting services next month for Sage MIP Fund Accounting. The hosted services will help organizations using Sage MIP Fund Accounting to minimize the information technology (IT) costs and resources required to maintain their accounting software, while gaining convenient anywhere-anytime access to vital business management applications. Sage MIP Fund Accounting, the company's award-winning software for nonprofit financial management, will continue to be available as a licensed
Orange County Business Council: OCBC and UCI Host Top Business Leaders to Address Global ...
Geographical References: California / Irvine, California
IRVINE, CA (MARKET WIRE) The Paul Merage School of Business and the Orange County Business Council today will host Orange County's most influential leaders to discuss the impact and solutions to today's growing economic challenges during their conference, Global Business Strategies...Navigating Today's Economic Challenges. The conference will be held at the Irvine Marriott Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Governor General of Canada: Media Advisory/A Celebration of Culture and Friendship: Launch of ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) On the occasion of a State visit to the Republic of Hungary, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Slovenia, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will host a celebration of culture and friendship in honour of these four countries at Rideau Hall on November 18, 2008, at 4 p.m.
Parvus Corp.: Parvus Exhibits at MILCOM 2008 New Rugged Wearable Computer Designed for ...
Geographical References: California / San Diego, California / Homeland, California
SALT LAKE CITY, UT and SAN DIEGO, CA (MARKET WIRE) Parvus Corporation will preview the new Zypad(R) WR1100 rugged wrist-worn personal computer (PC) at the San Diego Convention Center Booth 1109 of MILCOM 2008, this year's premier military communications event sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Mine Clearing Corp.: Mine Clearing Corp. Appoints World-Class Mine Detection Expert to Head ...
CALGARY, ALBERTA (MARKET WIRE) Mine Clearing Corp. ("MCC"), (OTCBB: MCCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Al Carruthers as Vice President - Industry Development.
Kauffman Foundation: Today Marks Launch of First-Ever Global Entrepreneurship Week
Geographical References: District Of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC (MARKET WIRE) Beginning today, Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's first-ever celebration of enterprising spirit, arrives as an international, open-source answer to the current economic downturn.
View Systems, Inc.: View Systems Announces the Signing of a New Dealer
Geographical References: Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD (MARKET WIRE) View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VSYM), a leading security solutions provider, announced today that the firm has signed on an enthusiastic new dealer, COPS Protective Services, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ensim Corporation: Ensim Announces Reseller Partnership With Norseman Defense Technologies
Geographical References: California
SANTA CLARA, CA and ELKRIDGE, MD (MARKET WIRE) Ensim Corporation, the leading provider of user provisioning and access control software, together with Norseman Defense Technologies, an information technology solutions integrator with over fifteen years of experience in delivering value to Federal Government entities, today announced that they have entered into a reseller partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Norseman Defense Technologies will sell and support Ensim Unify Enterprise Edition to its nation-wide customer base of public sector organizations.
Governor General of Canada: CORRECTION FROM SOURCE/Media Advisory: Governor General Engages ...
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will visit the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (147 Besserer Street, Ottawa) to engage street-involved youth in a Youth Dialogue from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, November 17, 2008.
Green Hills Software, Inc.: Green Hills Software Announces Launch of INTEGRITY Global Security, LLC
Geographical References: California
SANTA BARBARA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Green Hills Software, Inc, the world leader in secure operating systems, today announced that it has formed INTEGRITY Global Security, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Green Hills Software, Inc. The new company will market INTEGRITY secure separation solutions, based on INTEGRITY(R), the first and only operating system ever to achieve Common Criteria EAL6+ High Robustness certification by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), a joint U.S. government initiative governed by the National Security Agency (NSA). Only an EAL6+ High Robustness operating system is certified to
Green Hills Software, Inc.: Green Hills Software Announces World's First EAL6+ Operating System ...
Geographical References: California
SANTA BARBARA, CA (MARKET WIRE) Green Hills Software, Inc., the world leader in secure operating systems, today announced that the INTEGRITY(R)-178B operating system has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), a U.S. government initiative operated by the National Security Agency (NSA), to Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 6+, High Robustness.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Safety First Initiative Pays Dividends at Trelleborg Sealing ...
FT. WAYNE, IN (MARKET WIRE) Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a worldwide leading supplier of high-quality sealing and bearing systems, announced it has dramatically cut its accident rate over the past three years and earned the prestigious Voluntary Protection Program Award of Merit from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for its efforts. The award recognizes the commitment of employees and management to create a workplace that far exceeds industry standards. It is highly prized as, according to OSHA, only about 2,000 of the 7.5 million work sites in the United States have received the honor.
VSS Monitoring: VSS Creates Industry's First 10-Gigabit Distributed Traffic Capture Family With ...
Geographical References: California
BURLINGAME, CA (MARKET WIRE) VSS Monitoring today announced shipment of the first 10 Gigabit-per-second (Gb/s) Distributed Traffic Capture System(TM) for network monitoring. The high-speed tap captures data from any point on a network and feeds it to a central location for analysis, providing a complete, centralized and scalable view of large networks.
Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima: Soldier Radio Waveform Electronic Warfare Physical Layer ...
BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima (TSX: VCM) ("Spectrum"), a provider of software reconfigurable radio technology, today announced that the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Electronic Warfare (EW) physical layer has been implemented on Spectrum's flexComm(TM) SDR-4000 software reconfigurable transceiver. SRW is a tactical military communications (MILCOM) waveform designed to network radios on the battlefield. SRW is the third waveform in the JTRS program to be ported to the SDR-4000. This clearly establishes that the SDR-4000 is capable of supporting some of
HCL Technologies Ltd.: HCL Advances Go Green! Initiative With Carbon Neutral Global Customer Meet
Geographical References: Florida
NOIDA, INDIA and ORLANDO, FL (MARKET WIRE) HCL Technologies, a leading global IT services provider, today announced that Unstructure 2008, its annual Global Customer Meet, will be a carbon-neutral event as it offsets its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, one of the country's leading carbon offset organizations. By joining Carbonfund.org's CarbonFree Partner program, HCL has joined a national movement of businesses and organizations that are leading the fight against global warming.
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CIDA: REMINDER - Media Advisory/CIDA: Minister Oda ...
GATINEAU, QUEBEC (MARKET WIRE) The Honourable Beverly J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, will speak at the opening ceremony of International Cooperation Days (ICD) on Monday, November 17, 2008. ICD is a biennial conference on international cooperation organized by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). ICD is being held from November 17th to 19th, 2008. This year's theme is Development for Results.
Los Angeles World Airports: Reminder - MEDIA ADVISORY: Los Angeles City and Airport Officials ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE)
CANADA POST: Canada Post Presents Final Offer to UPCE-PSAC
OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Canada Post today presented a final offer to the Union of Postal Communications Employees (UPCE), in an attempt to avert a strike that could begin as early as tomorrow. Talks between Canada Post and the UPCE, part of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) broke off last week.
Automobile Club of Southern California: Fire Alert: Auto Club Insured Members Can Call Claims ...
Geographical References: California / Los Angeles, California
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Those who have homes and vehicles threatened by the wildfires across Southern California and who are insured through the Automobile Club of Southern California's affiliated Interinsurance Exchange can call 1-800-67-CLAIM (1-800-672-5246) for assistance.
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