C.H.E.F. Elects Garcia to Board In Continued Effort to Eliminate Health Inequities
Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®) announced that it has elected Ricardo Garcia to its Board of Directors. Garcia is the General Manager of Radio KDNA-FM in Granger, Washington, which is the only full-time educational Spanish-language public radio station in Washington State. A demonstrated leader with commitment to and passion for eliminating health inequities, Garcia brings significant expertise to the C.H.E.F. Board. 2008-03-12

Michael Rudnick to Lead HCI Masters Webcast for Talent and HR Professionals
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global education and professional association that defines excellence and establishes standards for the new business science of strategic talent management, in collaboration with Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, will host intranet and portal guru, Michael Rudnick, for a Master’s Webcast presentation on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST. 2008-03-12

Women's Self-Defense Institute teams with American Cancer Society to Empower Women to 'Decide to End Sexual Violence' on April 16th, 2008
The class is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th, 2008, from 7-10pm at Hoboken University Medical Center's Assumption Hall located at 308 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030. The class fee is $25 with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. 2008-03-12

Unfavorable Blogger Sentiment for Senator Barack Obama on the Rise, According to Latest Lexalytics Presidential Campaign Sentiment Analysis
• Obama Favorable Blogosphere Sentiment At 42%, Falling from 51%; Clinton Favorable Sentiment Rises to 41% from 40% • McCain Registers Neutral Sentiment Rating • Delegate Counts, Potential Running Mates, Tax Returns, Healthcare, and the Bush Administration Most Discussed Political Issues in Blogosphere 2008-03-12

B-1B Destroys al-Qaida Torture Compound in Iraq   A B-1B Lancer aircrew destroyed an al-Qaida torture compound and prison with six guided bomb unit-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions at 2:07 p.m. March 10 in Zenbaraniyah. 2008-03-12

Sell My Timeshare NOW Says FL Attorney General Is Making the Right Moves   Sell My Timeshare NOW, a leader in timeshare resales and timeshare rentals, supports Florida Attorney General as he works to increase consumer awareness about timeshare scams. 2008-03-12

Flocabulary's Educational Hip-Hop Music Helps Teachers Connect with Today's Students   Flocabulary's growing line of music-based educational tools puts words and academic information to hip-hop music to help teachers connect with today's students. This non-traditional approach to teaching makes it easier for teens to memorize hard-to-remember information such as SAT vocabulary words, lines from Shakespeare's plays or historical facts. Flocabulary's teaching programs are available on audio CD with a supplementary workbook. Go to www.flocabulary.com and learn why Flocabulary's groundbreaking teaching tools are being used in thousands of classrooms nationwide. 2008-03-12

The American Small Business Coalition Signs 75 New Members Since Beginning of the Year
Focused Vision of The American Small Business Coalition, To Become the Most Trusted Facilitator of High-Value Relationships to Government and Industry, Drives Membership Credited by Members with Contributing to Their Receiving More than $1.6 Billion in Direct and Subcontract Awards from Government Agencies and Contractors 2008-03-12 (Friend of Issues Wire: 12)

New York Prepares to Celebrate Everything Irish While a Small Press in Chelsea Works to Remember All that Is Ireland.
Ausubo Press will publish Anthony McIntyre's "Good Friday, The Death of Irish Republicanism." 2008-03-12

The Industry Measure's New Wide-Format Special Report Gauges The Market For Wide-Format Output In The Commercial Printing Markets
One of the hottest topics in the graphic arts today is wide-format graphics. For years, printing industry trade show attendees have seen no shortage of vendors printing eyecatching posters and prints. But has this translated into the implementation of wide-format output by commercial print providers--and, therefore, wide-format printer sales? And what about print buyers and wide-format? This new report aims to provide a look at both sides of the equation. - The Industry Measure 2008-03-12

Smarter Security Systems Expands Sales Force
Fastlane® Optical Turnstile Growth and Smarter Outdoor™ Solutions Drive Increased Sales Coverage 2008-03-12

Bay Area Special Olympics Athletes go to Washington to Discuss the Impact of Special Olympics and Request Federal Funding
Special Olympics athletes Stephanie Ching and Lindsay Mibach, both 24 years old, are used to meeting difficult obstacles and getting plenty of attention for their efforts, but now they have a new challenge that might cause plenty of their peers to hesitate. Stephanie and Lindsay are going to Washington, DC next week to ask members of Congress for money. 2008-03-12

Washington Reception to be the Launch Pad for Security Bulletin of Open Source Threats
The Capitol's Carlyle Suites will host Security Solutions International's (SSI) official launch of HS Boost: a new Intelligence Bulletin designed to empower America's law enforcement agencies and First Responders on the front lines of the battle for Homeland Security. 2008-03-12

Global Transportation Trade Association Awarded Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) Designation
The Household Goods Forwarders Association of American has been designated as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer (ASD). 2008-03-12

Safety Smart! Online Celebrates 10 Years Improving Safety in the Workplace
Safety Smart! Online, a complete online library of safety training and awareness materials, celebrates ten years of helping companies lower incident and injury rates in the workplace. 2008-03-12

Vaughan de Kirby Earns Prestigious Designation
San Francisco based attorney, Vaughan de Kirby, was honored with the coveted "Personal Family Lawyer" (PFL) designation in a ceremony held last week in San Francisco. 2008-03-12

Dr. Luder Whitlock Appointed to John Jay Institute's Board of Governors
The John Jay Institute's Board of Governors appointed the Rev. Dr. Luder G. Whitlock, Jr. to a four-year term on its board. In this capacity Dr. Whitlock will join the other governors as a fiduciary for the organization. 2008-03-12

$100 Cash Prize for Best Comedian Blogger - Looking for Hilarious Political Jokesters - Hurry, Contest Ends on April Fools Day
With a presidential election that is already a farce who can resist a little political humor? We are looking for all you wannabe Jay Leno's out there who can write blog commentary that will crack our nation's readers up. 2008-03-12

Morning Anchorman Brings Hope To California Drivers   As Seen on NBC Morning Show - Station KMIR6, Ticket Busters President Steve Miller is interviewed by Anchorman Steve Schill on how his ticket-fighting service helps California drivers reduce or eliminate ticket fines. 2008-03-11

"Best Patriotic Video Since Freedom to Fascism"   New documentary punches holes in the official "war on terrorism" excuse that has been used to dismantle the U.S. Bill of Rights and presents to the viewer a number of options for regaining control of a government that has misplaced its checks and lost its balance. 2008-03-11

Free Prescription Aid Program Saves Up to 75% for Anyone Uninsured or Under-Insured   The best way to lower drug costs. It's free, open to everyone and offers discounts of up to 75%. 2008-03-11

Spy Dust Catches Thieves: FBI Says "No Comment"   Nox Defense has released an invisible perimeter defense technology, which combines high-resolution video pictures and radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, sometimes referred to as "spy chips", to track assets and people in real time. The system tracks people without their knowledge and allows security officers to see a theft as it happens, even if concealed inside a briefcase, under a jacket, or stuffed inside a sock. The FBI is among early adopters of the Nox Intelligent Perimeter Defense system, though has not released details how it will use the system. 2008-03-11

Pacific Northwest College of Art Receives Green Light to Acquire New Building: Historic Federal Building at 511 NW Broadway Will Become a Center for Art Education, Doubling Space for the College to Accommodate Record Growth
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), the fastest growing independent art college in the nation, today announced that the U.S. Department of Education and General Services Administration (GSA) have approved the College's application to acquire the Federal Building at 511 NW Broadway through the government's public benefit conveyance for educational purposes program. The 511 NW Broadway building will extend PNCA's campus from the Pearl District into Old Town, further integrating the College, its students, faculty and visiting artists into the heart of Portland's thriving art and design district. 2008-03-11

Riparian Rights Granted for Trump Tower Philadelphia as Rendell Ends Riverfront Moratorium   Riparian rights granted for Trump Tower Philadelphia, as Rendell ends riverfront moratorium. Eli Verschleiser a founding partner at Multi Capital Group confirmed that Trump Tower Philadelphia will finally move forward. "It has been a long and challenging road," he stated. 2008-03-11 (Friend of Issues Wire: 3)