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

Florida Utility Cooks Up New Web Site for Community Grill   Kissimmee Utility Authority today launched a new Web site -- www.TheBigGrill.com -- designed to streamline the process for scheduling its large community grill, aka The Big Grill. 2008-02-19

United Country Auction Services Leads Industry   New Approach Blends Auctions with Traditional Brokerage 2008-02-19

United Country Real Estate Celebrates Top Ten Offices, Sales Agents for 2007   These offices and sales agents share their customers' passion for an idyllic lifestyle 2008-02-19

Satellite Communications renewed in Texas   Echo SatCom Renews Satellite Communications System Contract With Fort Bend County, Texas 2008-02-19

Doe Run Completes Land Exchange with U.S. Forest Service   Swap will allow both parties to better manage land holdings in Southeast Missouri 2008-02-19

Powerful New Song Helps Modern Day Veterans
Song to help Veterans of Modern Warfare (VMW) and The Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund (VVAF). Mia Global Publishing LLC is donating all proceeds from their new song "Nation's Prayer" to two Veteran groups to help them continue the humanitarian programs they run to assist Veterans 2008-02-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 92)

The Texas Observer Magazine to Release In-depth Look at Clinton-Obama Race in Texas
Hillary v. Obama in Their Own Words. The Texas Observer (www.texasobserver.org), an independent publication, will publish an in-depth look at the Texas Primary on February 22. 2008-02-19

Company Recruiters Find Rich Source of Talent at Small, Prestigious Universities on Honor Roll Online
Honor Roll Online, an innovative online recruiting service, uses technology to level the playing field for companies, colleges and candidates. Honor Roll has consolidated the student population of the top small colleges, universities and scholarship foundations in the United States to offer its corporate affiliates the ability to create and execute successful, cost-effective recruiting campaigns. 2008-02-19

New Study Addresses University Endowment Payouts and Higher Education Tax Policy
Higher education think tank releases new report on higher education tax policy and university endowment payout reforms. 2008-02-19

Northeast Center for Special Care Leads New York State in Certified Brain Injury Specialists
Twenty-one clinical and direct support staff from Northeast Center for Special Care in Ulster County, NY have become certified brain injury specialists (CBIS) under the American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS) training program. 2008-02-19

Shades of Political Golem Put Gallaudet University at Risk
A committee of commissioners of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is set to conduct a visit to Gallaudet University on April 13-15, 2008, in order to monitor compliance with MSCHE standards. Gallyprotest.org is hereby calling on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to investigate signs that Gallaudet University has made no progress in complying with key components of MSCHE Standard 4, the Leadership and Governance standard. Clear signs exist indicating that the status quo policies of the former Jordan administration have not abated, but have become more deeply rooted, a state of affairs which poses serious long-term consequences for Gallaudet University and the entire academic community. 2008-02-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 10)

Canadian Tamil Congress Concerned over Increased Civilian Deaths in Sri Lanka
Canadian Tamil Congress is deeply concerned about the alarming rate of civilian killings in Sri Lanka over the past several weeks. Frequent bombings, forceful abductions, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, torture, and killings are occurring on a daily basis across the island nation adding to a catastrophic civilian death toll. 2008-02-19