DARPA Selects ISS to Transition Machine Learning Technology   The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen Intelligent Software Solutions to transition elements of several of DARPA's machine and task learning programs. 2008-04-15

Strix Systems Access/One WiFi Mesh Deployed for City of Pittsburg, CA Public Safety Video Surveillance Network   Strix Systems Access/One Multiband Wireless provides maximum wireless versatility, performance and robust delivery for video surveillance evidence. 2008-04-14

MyCitizenVoice.com Offers Real Hope for America
MyCitizenVoice.com has launched and is now available to the public. MyCitizenVoice.com is a place for Americans to voice their opinions about government or politicians on the federal, state, or local level. 2008-04-14

Harford County Division of Emergency Services Receives ACE Accreditation For Stellar Emergency Medical Call Handling Performance   InterAct Public Safety Systems' customer Harford County Division of Emergency Operations in Northeastern Maryland has received the prestigious Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) certification for best practices in EMS call taking and dispatching. InterAct's computer aided dispatch system played a role in achieving this honor. 2008-04-14 (Friend of Issues Wire: 11)

Talend Delivers Data Integration Solutions to All Organizations   Exclusive interview featuring Talend's Yves de Montcheuil. 2008-04-14

The New Voice of Independence Party (V.I.P.) is Forming   For those who wish they could vote for None-of-the-Above, there is an option. For those who are tired of pretty faces and petty promises, there is an option. For those who realize that the Republicans and the Democrats are the problem, not the solution, there is a new option. 2008-04-14

Covenant Homeland Security Solutions Wins Protective Service Contract with Scitor Corporation   Covenant Homeland Security Solutions (CHSS), a premier provider of total security solutions to agencies of the U.S. Government and its contractor companies was awarded third NoVA Scitor security contract. 2008-04-14

LawInfo.com Launches Expanded Interactive Legal Chat Forum
LawInfo.com has launched an expanded legal chat forum to provide the public and professionals alike an opportunity to research information and share analysis on an array of legal topics accessible throughout 1200 discussion boards. 2008-04-14

Lew Uhler, National Tax Limitation Committee, Debunks the Myth of Paper Bags vs. Plastic Bags
Lew Uhler, President of the National Tax Limitation Committee, applauds the actions of young people in celebrating the myth of Global Warming and environmental doomsday, which underlies the battle over paper bags verses plastic bags. Young people have the greatest stake in our planet and a free society. 2008-04-12

Intertek Signs Agreement with BRE Global to Provide Life Safety/Security Product Testing for North America (ETL) OR EMEA (LPCB) Certification
Manufacturers gain time/cost efficiencies with a single source for ETL and LPCB Certification. 2008-04-11

In The Face Of Rising Natural Gas Demand, Gasification Technologies Can Help U.S. Meet Its Energy Needs, Says James Childress, Executive Director of the Gasification Technologies Council (GTC)
James Childress, Executive Director of the Gasification Technologies Council (GTC) testifies in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Innovation. Childress says gasification technologies can help U.S. meet its energy needs, but that predictability in public policy is needed. 2008-04-11

Comedy Web-Series Puts Bush Administration on Trial for War Crimes and Political Humor Wins Again
Comedy web-series Fun With War Crimes is putting the Bush Administration on Trail for war crimes and other unholy messes. The political humor web series releases their sneak-a-peek trailers today into the social networking phenomena through YouTube and additional web sites with comedy, asking the most important question of all: Does this war make me look fat? 2008-04-11

Final Segment of Video Series by World's Last Chance Dissects Inaccuracies Made by Zeitgeist Movie   In the third and final segment of a three part video series in response to 'Zeitgeist, The Movie,' the non-denominational online ministry World's Last Chance examines erroneous claims and conclusions drawn from the movie. 2008-04-10 (Friend of Issues Wire: 23)

JAMIS Software Corporation Announces Launch of the Government Contractors DCAA Compliance Blog   The JAMIS Blog makes its debut as an industry blog that will become a hub of discussion, news, practical advice about DCAA compliance, government contracting policies and procedures and how they affect the industry. "The goal is to provide small to mid-sized contractors and interested groups an additional resource in the industry to share information and gather news," said Jeff Noolas, President of JAMIS Software Corporation. 2008-04-10

Seattle Firm Dramatically Lowers Costs for Companies Worldwide with New Disposable Traffic Cones   Vanguard ADA Systems announces new cost effective disposable traffic cones, saving time and money for companies worldwide. DisposaCone products eliminate return trips, lowers costs for all. 2008-04-10 (Friend of Issues Wire: 6)

Whooligan Announces Global Fan Search to Unite Troubled World through Soccer   Whooligan, Inc. believes that by embracing the fervor of rival soccer fans, one can begin to help erase many of the world's political, religious, and social divisions. With war raging in Iraq, recent soccer riots in Cali, Colombia, and calls to boycott the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China , these divisions have never been greater. Thus, during this time of increased conflict, the company has announced a global fan competition, with the goal of uniting the world through soccer. 2008-04-09

2008 eLearning Symposium Adds Sponsors and Speakers   The 2008 eLearning Symposium will deliver prescriptive approaches to providing distance learning using proven methods from industry experts. The broad range of sessions will cover commercial tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate and Lectora and include Open Source Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Claroline, and Open University Support System (OpenUSS). The event has registered attendees from diverse industries, corporations, educational institutions and government agencies. 2008-04-09

NetClarity Releases Agent-less Patented NACwall (Network Access Control wall) Appliances   Version 6.1 of EasyNAC Micro Appliances Hits the Streets Today, Securing Wired and Wireless Networks and Filling in the Gaps in Firewalls 2008-04-09

2008 World's Most Ethical Companies to Be Announced in June   Ethisphere Institute is Now Accepting Applications 2008-04-09 (Friend of Issues Wire: 10)

Does Age Really Matter?
Breaking the "Silents" -- How Generational Factors Could Help America Elect a 72-year-old President. 2008-04-08

All Pro Trailer Superstore Named CAM Superline's Top Trailer Dealer in the Country for 2007   All Pro West Truck & Trailer, just outside of Harrisburg Pennsylvania has been recognized by CAM Superline, Incorporated as its number one Trailer Dealer in the Nation for 2007. 2008-04-08 (Friend of Issues Wire: 11)

CoSign Digital Signatures Automated Business Processes at Marrickville Council   ARX (Algorithmic Research), a leading provider of digital signature (standard electronic signature) solutions, and its Australian/New Zealand partner TME Digital Signature, have implemented a CoSign® digital signature solution at Marrickville Council, the local government council in the Inner West region of Sydney. 2008-04-08

The Society of Government Physicians -- SoGoPhysicians.org   The Society of Government Physicians (SoGo Physicians), on April 7, announced the formation of its new Web site, www.SoGoPhysicians.org. It is now accepting new members. 2008-04-08

BridgeStreet Worldwide Expands Government and Military Focus through Acquisition   Purchase of Temporary Quarters and Temporary Housing Solutions Creates Strategic Alliance 2008-04-08