Latest news releases for America - Post 9/11 from PRWeb 2008-12-02T01:30:03Z http://ww1.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/ $lastmod In honor of the service that military personnel provide to our country, Dr. Henry L. Smith, President of Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), www.indwes.edu, signed and approved on September 11, 2008 significant tuition discounts for military personnel and their spouses who enroll in IWU's LEAP program (Leadership Education for Adult Professionals). (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1691244.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1691244.htm $lastmod Does your over-the-phone interpretation vendor continue to charge interpretation time after you have completed the call? (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1662694.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1662694.htm $lastmod Covenant Canine, a division of Covenant Security International, was recently awarded a K-9 services contract for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The contract provides best-in-class canine explosives detection services for the nation's most prestigious cultural arts center located in Washington D.C. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1665174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1665174.htm $lastmod Learn How to Respond to the Recession, Who to Partner With and How to Compete in the IP Video Surveillance and CCTV markets. 2009 will be the biggest change in video surveillance in the last 8 years. The 2009 Video Surveillance Industry Guide will help you survive and thrive during this turbulent times. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1685084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1685084.htm $lastmod "A Checklist/ Making a Family Plan for Emergencies" is an award finalist in the National Best Books 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News, in the parenting/family category. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1676004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1676004.htm $lastmod New Pelican case protects Colt, Glock, SIG-Sauer and other favorite firearms from travel bumps and bruises. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/gun_case/pelican_case/prweb1643894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/gun_case/pelican_case/prweb1643894.htm $lastmod On behalf of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, John Blanchard, executive director of NASA Education Corporation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit company has been recognized and named November 2008 Veteran of the Month. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663194.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663194.htm $lastmod In honor of this exciting election year, Treetopia held an election to name its patriotic, US flag-inspired artificial Christmas tree, allowing visitors to vote on their favorite name for the tree. Visitors could choose between the Stephen J. Colbert National Treasure Tree, the Hockey Mom Palintology Tree, and the Change, Change, Change Obamamania Tree. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Stephen-Colbert/patriotic-Christmas-tree/prweb1647634.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Stephen-Colbert/patriotic-Christmas-tree/prweb1647634.htm $lastmod International Meeting of Finance Ministers Recently Convened in Washington, D.C. -- Global Security Associates Provided Security Services for National and International Dignitaries. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/governmentsecurity/securitypreparedness/prweb1650034.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/governmentsecurity/securitypreparedness/prweb1650034.htm $lastmod MICHELE M. LEONHART, the Acting Administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), and MICHAEL J. GARCIA, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that international arms dealer MONZER AL KASSAR, a/k/a "Abu Munawar," a/k/a "El Taous," and his associate, LUIS FELIPE MORENO GODOY, were convicted today following a three-week jury trial before United States District Judge JED S. RAKOFF in Manhattan federal court. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/DEA/Terrorism/prweb1648954.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/DEA/Terrorism/prweb1648954.htm $lastmod The bad boys of Southern Boogie rocking the Hudson Valley in Newburgh, New York; For one night only! Joined by Caroline Purr from NYC featuring "I Wont Be Home For Christmas" tribute to our troops. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1634994.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1634994.htm $lastmod The 3rd Medical Group at Elmendorf Air Force Base currently houses the Air Force's only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) center where they've seen and treated more than 1,500 patients, most of them Army soldiers returning from the war zone. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1638504.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1638504.htm $lastmod After a successful book launch at Linen Hall in Belfast early this November, author Anthony McIntyre will appear on the Henry Rollins Show on the U.S. IFC network this Friday evening, November 21, at 10:30 p.m. Rollins questions the author about the IRA, Iraq, and resistance movements. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1638274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1638274.htm $lastmod Leaders outline policy priorities for strengthening UN, addressing global challenges (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/united_nations/secure_america/prweb1642894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/united_nations/secure_america/prweb1642894.htm $lastmod Collaborative Efforts with Partner Agencies Yield Successful Results (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/DEA/California/prweb1643014.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/DEA/California/prweb1643014.htm $lastmod The Counter Terrorist, the bi-monthly print publication from leading Homeland Security training providers, Security Solutions International (SSI), is concluding its first calendar year of production and announcing plans for extensive expansion in 2009. SSI takes no time off with its first issue of 2009 already nearing production. Advertisers should take note that advertising opportunities with 2008 options will no longer be available after this issue's advertising deadline of December 1st (Download Media Kit: http://www.thecounterterroristmag.com/pdf/CounterTerrorMedia.pdf). (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1631094.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1631094.htm $lastmod CAMERA's Senior Research Analyst Steven Stotsky questions the wisdom of the U.S. State Department's recent promise of additional financial aid to the Palestinian Authority--pointing to links between increased aid and regional instability, as well as an alleged significant misdirection of funds. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632724.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632724.htm $lastmod San Francisco-based travel experts create a carry-on toiletry bag that adheres to TSA standards and takes stress out of airport security. A recent announcement from TSA re-affirms the need for clear, plastic, liquid containers until Fall 2009. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1629094.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1629094.htm $lastmod Conducted by TechWeb, Survey Reveals 50% of End Users Have Altered Security Settings Leaving Them Open to Significant Risk (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/data/protection/prweb1632044.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/data/protection/prweb1632044.htm $lastmod "Operation Candy Box" and "Project Codi" (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/DEA/Law_Enforcement/prweb1629174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/DEA/Law_Enforcement/prweb1629174.htm $lastmod Harlick brings a publishing background, security expertise and emergency response & first responder experience to the new position. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1620374.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1620374.htm $lastmod Aliene Pylant of Dallas, TX is the winner of the seventh annual War Poetry Contest sponsored by Winning Writers. This contest seeks today's best poetry on the theme of war. Ms. Pylant's poem "Unerring Mercy and Pure Grace" was judged the best of 682 entries from around the world. The winning entries are published at http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/war/2008/wa08_pastwinners.php (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/war/poetry_contest/prweb1577954.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/war/poetry_contest/prweb1577954.htm $lastmod First Professional NY Bail Service Operating 24hrs Assisting Those Seeking To Bail Loved Ones (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1621044.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1621044.htm $lastmod Two websites, Inlieuofagift.com and Inlieuof.com help increase individual donations to charities at a time when corporate donations are decreasing. Inlieuofagift.com delivers electronic invitations with a "donate now" button associated with the charity of the host's choice. Children are asked to sacrifice only one gift per party. Inlieuof.com offers a donate now button attached to electronic obituaries. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1614924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1614924.htm $lastmod North Carolina-based Saffron Technology today announced the release of SaffronAnalyst™ Version 5.3, a new generation of its natural analytics platform. The release includes many analyst-requested features such as enhanced geo-rectification, social commenting, implicit expertise, and integration with Microsoft Office™. The company also announced the availability of a 30-minute online video to explain all the new features in SaffronAnalyst 5.3. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1611464.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1611464.htm $lastmod New for the holiday season, J.W. Hulme has added a collection of soft leather bags, the Cedar Camelot Collection. These gingerbread colored bags include two new styles: the messenger style Envoy Bag and the mid-sized Shoulder Excursion Handbag. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/new-styles/soft-leather-bags/prweb1609754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/new-styles/soft-leather-bags/prweb1609754.htm $lastmod From hurricanes to earthquakes, state and federal emergency personnel mitigate risk with portable, waterproof CaseCruzer (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CaseCruzer/Pelican_case/prweb1588574.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/CaseCruzer/Pelican_case/prweb1588574.htm $lastmod Consumers are going into the 2008 gift-buying season with a different outlook. Practical gifts are popular at Safecastle Royal Buyers Club, particularly ones that make sense in an uncertain economy, such as long-term storage food. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1608254.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1608254.htm $lastmod Longtime journalist and author James Norman is speaking to groups across North America and is available for interviews to talk about the dynamics of global oil pricing as it relates to US National Policy. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/JamesNorman/Oil/prweb1605014.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/JamesNorman/Oil/prweb1605014.htm $lastmod From the housing crisis to a skyrocketing inflation rate, much of what author August Forthright has written about in his new e-book, Gold, Oil, and God has already come to pass. Instead of merely educating the reader on what is going to happen, this book also teaches him how to prepare for it. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1601144.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1601144.htm $lastmod MemoriesofaSoldier.com now allows friends and family members to honor past and present Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine and Navy members online. The site is also a place for people to connect and show support for the US Military. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1599254.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1599254.htm $lastmod Solar-powered flashlight huge boon to trips in remote areas. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1599474.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1599474.htm $lastmod The current global economic crisis presents a raft of security concerns in the business environment, a leading security expert says. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Crown_Security_Group/Roger_Ameriks/prweb1594154.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Crown_Security_Group/Roger_Ameriks/prweb1594154.htm $lastmod VetFriends.com would like to wish all U.S. veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard a wonderful Veterans Day full of pride, honor and tradition.VetFriends.com is here to support and honor all veterans and military personnel each and every day. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1587334.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1587334.htm $lastmod In celebration of the 233 birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, VetFriends.com will be taking up to 50% off all U.S. Marine Corps and military pride gear at www.vetfriends.com/catalog. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1587584.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1587584.htm $lastmod With Veterans Day approaching, www.VetFriends.com is reaching out in support of all U.S. veterans and military personnel. The site offers a Veterans Day forum, parade listings, a Veterans Day Tribute video and many other tools and resources honoring our veterans and military. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1582554.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1582554.htm $lastmod The open letter is from the New World Foundation for Interfaith concerning steps for America and Al-Qaeda to win the war together. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1582894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1582894.htm $lastmod New military social networking website, Armed Forces Community, connects members of the military with each other and their families. Members can share stories, exchange information, find support, post badges and videos, start blogs, and much more. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1576724.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1576724.htm $lastmod A special symposium free for event professionals - the good, the bad and the ugly -- shows that the safety of event attendees is in question. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/disaster_preparedness/emergency/prweb1577524.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/disaster_preparedness/emergency/prweb1577524.htm $lastmod VetFriends.com has created an online Veterans Day Forum along with an online Veterans Day parade/events directory. Both are free for all visitors to view and submit information to. VetFriends.com supports all of our veteran brothers and sisters, active and reserve military of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1571544.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1571544.htm