Doe Run Recycling Division Earns Recertification for Environmental, Management Standards   The Doe Run Company’s Buick Resource Recycling Division (BRRD), one of the world’s largest single-site lead recycling facilities, has been recertified for quality management systems and environmental standards by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2008-02-20

"Scientific Inquiry Starts Here! ™ "; ANOVA Science Education Corporation Purchases ScientificInquiry.com and Launches RIP Awareness Campaign
ANOVA Science Education Corporation announces its recently acquired domain name to the education world using the slogan, " Scientific inquiry starts here! ™ " This announcement coincides with the company's promotional campaign for raising the awareness of its successful Research Investigation Process (RIP) science education program among kindergarten through high school educators. 2008-02-20 (Friend of Issues Wire: 16)

Senior Citizens Feel the Pain of Fed Rate Cuts
Investment income is in a state of serious free fall following the recent federal rate cut, and seniors are scrambling to rework their retirement funds and investment portfolios; dropping bonds and CD's and instead looking to strong foolproof leaders such as gold and other precious metals offered at Certified Gold Exchange. 2008-02-20 (Friend of Issues Wire: 7)

Merit Software Closes Achievement Gap in Middle School Test Scores
Research Shows Reading and Language Arts Gains in a 24 Week Evaluation 2008-02-20

SmartDraw Makes Big Screen Debut in New Michael Douglas Film
SmartDraw.com today announced that its popular legal business graphics software, the SmartDraw Legal Edition, is set to make its big screen debut in a new courtroom thriller, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, a remake of the 1956 movie of the same name. The film features Michael Douglas as a district attorney running for election who must battle accusations by a newspaper reporter that he has tampered with evidence to further his career. SmartDraw will take center stage in several courtroom scenes where it has been used to create evidence charts and other legal documents. 2008-02-20

Covenant Training Center (CTC) Hosts Simunitions' Training Event
The Covenant Training Center - Texas (CTC), a world-class training facility, has been chosen as the location for the Simunition© Scenario Instructor and Safety Course. Covenant Training Center, is privately owned and operated by Covenant Security International © (CSI), a global leader in security, training and assessments. The mission-focused, operational-readiness training facility currently serves a broad range of qualified customers including law enforcement, military Special Operations, foreign, homeland defense organizations, and corporate guard forces. 2008-02-20

Eberl Iron Works Launches Online Store
George and Frank Eberl today announce the launching of their online store at http://store.eberliron.com with over 2,500 products. The store was developed in-house by Eberl Iron Works, Inc. and is designed to meet the needs of the expanding non-commercial market when they look for support and traffic safety products online. 2008-02-20

Secure Elements Partners with HP to Offer NIST SCAP Validated Solutions to the U.S. Federal Government   Alliance brings together HP's Federal Consulting and Integration team with Secure Elements to deliver a full solution for OMB Federal Desktop Core Configuration compliance monitoring and reporting 2008-02-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 10)

Mansfield Oil Fills Service Gap to Convenience Stores, Gas, and Fuel Retailers Nationwide   Gas, diesel and fuel supplier steps into gap left by national brands and expands retail services with experienced convenience store executives. 2008-02-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 7)

IE Achieves Certification as an Authorized Technology Partner for Cisco MDS Fabric Switching
Cisco has awarded Internetwork Engineering (IE) the status of Authorized Technology Partner (ATP) for MDS Fabric Switching. Cisco's ATP designation is used to recognize leaders in emerging technologies. Applicants must meet rigorous expertise requirements. 2008-02-19

Irvine Company's Donald Bren Pledges $8.5 Million to THINK Together After-School Program   Passionately Committed to Education Philanthropy, Irvine Company's Donald Bren Announces Significant Contribution to Southern California After-School Program THINK Together. 2008-02-19

Newly Launched TravelPromotionCodes.com is Ultimate Online Destination for Every Travel Need
Vacations are defined as extended periods of recreation. These are usually spent away from home or in travel. Everybody needs to go on a vacation once in a while. Studies have shown that going on vacation can drastically improve a worker's efficiency. Furthermore, going on a relaxing vacation can significantly improve a person's health and well-being. 2008-02-19

Institute President Denounces Unilateral Kosovo Declaration of Independence; Concerned by Rush to Recognition without Considering Long-term Consequences   Institute on Religion and Public Policy President Joseph K. Grieboski releases statement on dangers of unilateral Kosovo declaration of independence. 2008-02-19

Aberdeenshire Extends Scotland's GIS Frontier
Scottish local authority Aberdeenshire has rolled out a wide area Geographic Information System (GIS). The Council has integrated its two main GIS applications, GGP and Smallworld, and provided connections to back office systems ensuring that captured geographic data is used to maximum effect. 2008-02-19

Datalogic Scanning Announces New Family of Rugged Industrial Strength Handheld Readers   The PowerScan 8000 Family of Handheld Bar Code Readers is Designed to Withstand the Toughest Environmental Conditions in Demanding Applications 2008-02-19

ICE-Flow GlyphWorks Adds Python Scripting Language
nCode International announced the latest update release of ICE-flow GlyphWorks, including the introduction of a 'GlyphBuilder' capability which uses the Python scripting language. This provides a unique way for users to add specific or proprietary methods into an "off-the shelf" analysis framework and effectively opens up GlyphWorks to a whole range of applications. 2008-02-19

Vectrix Electric Motorcycle: The Greenest Ride in the World Comes to Sacramento   Vectrix California and The City of Sacramento's Mayor Heather Fargo Cordially invite you to attend the unveiling of California's Premiere Fleet of Electric Vehicles, Vectrix Electric Motorcycles 2008-02-19

San Antonio's Mission Realty Offers New Program for Community Heroes   Mission Realty, is pleased to announce its new FRONT-Line Defenders Program to hometown heroes of the San Antonio area including the neighboring Texas Hill Country communities. 2008-02-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 5)

Georgia Green Supply Chain and Lean Six Sigma Solution Provider, Bellwether Services Awarded Subcontract on $1.9B US Air Force Logistics Contract
Global Supply Chain and Lean Six Sigma Consultancy Firm Continues Unprecedented Growth in the Competitive Defense Consulting Market. Bellwether expands Green Supply Chain, Environmental, Logistics, and Lean Six Sigma solutions to the US Air Force Logistics Market. 2008-02-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 4)

BEZ Systems Delivers Predictive Performance Management   Exclusive interview featuring BEZ Systems' Michael Ghelli 2008-02-19

First LED Lenser High Performance Products Now Available Through Online Outdoor Equipment Retailer   The LED Lenser High Performance professional tactical strobing light, LL7731STB, and add-on strobing accessory, LL7733STB, are now available for online sale at LightsAndKnives.com. 2008-02-19

'The Pope's Children' to Arrive in American Bookstores in February 2008   John Wiley and Sons to Publish Irish Best Seller in United States. Author David McWilliams Explains How the Irish Economy Has Drastically Changed in the Past 30 Years - Controversial in Ireland Due to Stereotypes It Proposes. 'The Pope's Children' Will Completely Change Americans Perception of Ireland - Irish Author David McWilliams to Visit New York City in March 2008. 2008-02-19

Bull Valley Software Channel Program Expands by Addition of Austin-Based Forms Distributor
Integrated Solutions joins Bull Valley Software's Partnership Alliance Program, bringing the prospect of document management to Central Texas banks and credit unions. With the interest in document management at an all-time high, Integrated Solutions made the strategic decision to offer imaging and paperless workflow solutions to financial institutions in addition to providing their physical forms. After a long search for the right vendor, Bull Valley Software emerged as the clear winner. 2008-02-19

LaProxima Technologies, Inc. Announces the Launch of IPdragnet, an Enterprise Software Solution Specifically Designed for Professionals in the Investigating Field
LaProxima Technologies, Inc. today announced the public launch of IPdragnet, a powerful and cutting edge enterprise software tool designed for investigating professionals. This easy to install and use software allows private investigators, law firms, anticounterfeiting departments of brand owners, and law enforcement agencies to reliably compile and manage investigation records. In addition to launching IPdragnet, LaProxima announced a free, unrestricted 14-day trial for download, which is available at http://www.ipdragnet.com 2008-02-19