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)

100 Paintings, Greensboro Bicentennial Book Unveiled by William Mangum   William Mangum, one of the most popular and respected watercolor artists in North Carolina, has just released his latest book of paintings, Greensboro Roots and Renaissance. This limited release, 105-page book celebrates Greensboro's bicentennial with more than 100 paintings of Greensboro. 2008-03-11 (Friend of Issues Wire: 3)

LED Lenser High Performance P7 Tactical A Must Have For Police Officers   As part of the LED Lenser High Performance line of professional tactical lights, the P7 tactical flashlight offers the performance and functionality critical for law enforcement and other professionals. This line of high performance LED products, including the P7, is now available for pre-order at LightsAndKnives.com. 2008-03-11

MissionWise® Addresses Power of Public Policy Partnerships at Social Enterprise Summit
MissionWise®, the consulting division of Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®) that helps health and human service organizations become stronger and more sustainable in their efforts to eliminate health inequities, will lead a public policy workshop at the Ninth Annual Social Enterprise Summit 2008 to be held today in Boston, Massachusetts. 2008-03-11

Covenant Security International Names Oluyomi (Yomi) Adeyemi-Wilson, Director-at-large in Nigeria   Covenant Security International, LLC. (CSI) provides a full range of security, training, assessment and risk management services to domestic and international clients, with a special focus on protecting people and assets in high-risk environments. 2008-03-11

Sydney Commuters Get In-Bus Wi-Fi Over 3G HSDPA From Hillsbus and Moovera   ComfortDelGro Cabcharge subsidiary launches Moovbox in-vehicle cellular broadband in Australia's most populous state. 2008-03-11

GITA Selects Intergraph Executive to Lead 2009 Conference Planning   The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) has appointed Intergraph Corp. to the conference chair position for its next Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference. 2008-03-11

Leica Geosystems Forensic 3D Laser Scanner Showcased in New A&E Real-Life Series 'Crime 360'   The ScanStation makes millions of 3D measurements in just minutes, and by doing so preserves the crime scene exactly the way in which the first responder found it, forever. 2008-03-11

Water District Treatment Processes Help Remove Traces of Pharmaceuticals   The Santa Clara Valley Water District has been closely monitoring the recent research on pharmaceuticals finding their way into the nation’s water supply and has tested its raw water supply for traces of pharmaceuticals. In the testing of source water, they found only minute detections of pharmaceuticals. 2008-03-11

Third Brigade Receives International and Local Acclaim   Product of the Year Nomination and CTO Selection as International Cybersecurity Expert 2008-03-11

Children Poised to Create a Better President
Once upon a time, being President of these United States was something every child aspired to. As this year's presidential campaigning continues to focus on the negative rhetoric of politics, independent music company, Lovely Baby, has launched a campaign to help return honor to our land's highest office, by inviting parents to sit with their children and discuss the positive aspects of being President. By eliminating the negative and reinforcing the positive, our next generation may once again dream of becoming President one day. 2008-03-11 (Friend of Issues Wire: 4)

Normandy Farms Timekeeping Goes Wireless Using NOVAtime Technology, Inc.'s NT6500 Push Technology Wireless Time Clocks
NOVAtime announces its successful implementation of the NT6500 push technology wireless time clocks at Normandy Farms. 2008-03-11

'Family Ties' Fans Can Come Out of the Closet Now: Even the 'New York Times' Cares About Alex P. Keaton
Why is Alex P. Keaton, the fictional character in the classic sit-com, "Family Ties," particularly relevant to voters today? Find out what the show's creator, Gary David Goldberg, has to say. Goldberg has just published his autobiography, "Sit, Ubu, Sit: How I Went from Brooklyn to Hollywood with the Same Woman, the Same Dog, and a Lot Less Hair" (Crown Publishers, a division of Random House) and launched his Web site, http://www.GaryDavidGoldberg.com, which features a "Family Ties" trivia quiz for all fans of the show. 2008-03-11

Stonebridge Research Group LLC Announces Barbara Insel to Lead New Wine Business Advisory in Napa Valley
President/CEO Barbara Insel to Lead New Company Providing Business Advisory Services to the Wine Industry. Insel has provided insight into the business of wine to a wide range of clients since 2004.Insel is a highly regarded source of data, analysis and advisory services the wine industry. "Barbara is the premier wine industry market analyst, trusted and respected by all segments of the industry," said Kirkland & Eliis partner Tracy Genesen, Legal Director of the Coalition for Free Trade. 2008-03-11

5 Years Too Many - 'End the War in Iraq, Bring the Troops Home Now' say Texans for Peace
As the 5th anniversary of the start of the current war in Iraq nears, Texans for Peace say 'no more to war'. Texans for Peace have kicked off a month of peace and antiwar activities throughout the state including marches, vigils, protests, sermons and films. 2008-03-11

Building a California for Future Generations : Summit Brings Government, Private Sector Together
The 2008 Green California Summit and Exposition, taking place at the Sacramento Convention Center April 7-9, will bring together representatives from California's local, city and state government with the commercial real estate, green manufacturing and service sectors. Over 200 exhibits, noted keynotes and a full educational program, the Summit will provide a unique networking and learning experience. 2008-03-11

Gallaudet's First Deaf President Not Invited to Anniversary Celebrations
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the "Deaf President Now" (DPN) protest which led to the selection of the first deaf president at Gallaudet University. Now, 20 years after the first major protest, and two years after the Unity for Gallaudet (UFG) protest at Gallaudet, members of the Deaf community and educators are making bold strides in calling for greater reform in Deaf education. Another anniversary gathering is scheduled for noon, Monday, March 10 in the Student Academic Center (SAC) on the Gallaudet campus in Washington, DC. 2008-03-10 (Friend of Issues Wire: 10)

Ann A. Fishman: Candidates From Three Very Different Generations Will Produce the Next President
One Boomer, One Xer and One "Silent" Vie for the White House -- What Impact on the Presidential Race? 2008-03-10

Third Wave Systems Wins "Architect of Defense Award"
The Defense Alliance of Minnesota named Third Wave Systems as its first-ever small business "Architect of Defense" awardee. 2008-03-10

What Cities Want from the Presidential Candidates   The National League of Cities today launched American Cities ‘08, the Road to the White House Runs Through America’s Hometowns, a focused effort to raise the voice and concerns of cities in the ongoing presidential campaign. 2008-03-10

TrueShare.com Named a Finalist in the 2008 “Webware 100” Awards for Utility & Security
SYSTEN today announced that TrueShare.com has been selected as a finalist in this year’s “Webware 100” Awards for Utility & Security 2008-03-10

Director of Popular Vermont Fiber to the Home Initiative Will Keynote April's Broadband Properties Summit   The 5th Annual Broadband Properties Summit, April 28-30 in Dallas, will feature Timothy Nulty, director of the ValleyFiber project in Vermont. As the keynote speaker, Nulty will address the importance of broadband technology to individuals and businesses. He will share his personal insight into Vermont's grassroots broadband initiative that is being driven by the people of Vermont to bring fiber to everyone in the state. 2008-03-10