BenefitsCheckUp.Org Makes Older Americans Month Last All Year Long
Free online service helps seniors access needed government benefits programs. 2008-05-06

IPitomy's IP PBX Systems Named as Unified Communications Product of the Year   IPitomy Systems Recognized for Outstanding Performance and Innovative Design by Unified Communications Magazine. 2008-05-05

Bush on Trial in Political Humor Web-Series "FUN WITH WAR CRIMES" Launches Today -- Happy Anniversary, Mission Accomplished.   Political comedy web-series FUN WITH WAR CRIMES Launches Episode #1 "Heckuva job!" today to commemorate the Mission Accomplished that still isn't. In their own fantasy world, FUN WITH WAR CRIMES puts George Bush, Dick Cheney, Condoleeza Rice, Karl Rove and Donald Rumsfeld on trial for war crimes and other unholy messes. 2008-05-01

New Book Blows Holes in Proposed Universal Health Care System   Author Carey James Kriz examines the real issues facing health care in the U.S. in his new book "The Patient Will See You Now" 2008-05-01

Instant Deployment of Video Surveillance for the Boston Marathon Enabled by Strix Systems Wireless Mesh Technology   Strix Systems Integrated Wireless Video System Provided Wireless Video Surveillance For Public Safety Using Galaxy Internet's Brookline Wi-Fi Network 2008-04-30

Privasoft Awarded GoC Contract for File, Imaging and Records Management System -- Solution Helps GoC Meet Transparency Objectives
Privasoft today announced that it has been awarded a long term contract for the provision of a comprehensive File, Imaging and Records Management (FIRM) solution for the Government of Canada (GoC). The contract was awarded after a thorough competitive bid process through Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). The FIRM contract will provide a comprehensive vehicle for all Departments to implement a software solution that meets not only ATIP but other legislative requirements as well. The AccessPro Suite offers an automated case management solution for capturing, tracking and administering to information processes with compliance requirements. 2008-04-30

Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby to be Run June 1, 2008 in Mountain View/ Mayor Tom Means Challenges South Bay Mayor's in Special Race
In conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby, Mountain View Mayor Tom Means has invited the mayors of San Jose, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Cupertino to participate in a single elimination race down the same hill that will be used by the kids for this year's Soap Box Derby. In addition to bragging rights, the winner of The Mayor's Cup Challenge will be able to showcase the prestigious Mayor's Cup in the venue of their choice for the next year. 2008-04-30

The California Chemtrail Convergence Comes to Los Angeles on May 17th   Experts and eyewitnesses from across the country gather in Southern California to discuss the biological implications of aerosol operations being conducted on a global scale. 2008-04-30

Doan to Step Down AS GSA Administrator   U.S. General Services Administration Administrator Lurita Doan announced today that she submitted her resignation as the head of the Federal government's premier contracting and building agency. 2008-04-30

New Book: Egypt on the Brink of a Revolution   As the Egyptian regime is confronted by an unprecedented series of strikes, demonstrations, and riots, an extremely timely new book argues that the country is about to witness a popular revolution. 2008-04-29

Certified HDTV Installers Awards HD Installers Certified HDTV Installation Company of the Year   A leading provider of HDTV Installer and HDTV Installation company certification, CertifiedHDTVInstallers.com awards HD Installers as the "Certified HDTV Installation Company of The Year for 2007-2008". 2008-04-29

eThority Delivers Universal Access to Enterprise Data   Exclusive interview featuring eThority's Mike Psenka. 2008-04-29

Mobile Technology Helping Drive Social Change   New report showcases innovative uses of technology in the field. 2008-04-29

NetClarity NACwall Micro Appliance to Debut at AMCC's Booth During INTEROP 2008   "Green" Low-heat, Low-energy, Small Footprint PowerPC Architecture Network Security Appliances Showcased at AMCC Booth# 458 2008-04-28

Embarcadero Technologies Takes Enterprise Data Modeling to the Next Level   Exclusive interview featuring Embarcadero Technologies' Jason Tiret 2008-04-28

KUA Releases 2007 Annual Report   The Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its 2007 annual report, "That's the Way it Grows." The 46-page report reviews the utility's 2007 performance and includes a management letter, one-on-one interviews with utility employees and a comprehensive financial section. The report can be downloaded at http://www.kua.com/Corporate/Press/Reports. 2008-04-28

Public Successfully Participates in U.S. Patent Examination Process
For the first time in patent history, the general public has successfully used the Internet to help improve the quality of patent applications. The Peer-to-Patent project announced that expert, volunteer reviewers from the general public have cooperated with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to identify "prior art" that has been used in Office actions to reject at least one claim in each of five applications. 2008-04-27

Two Kinetic Sculptures Infuse Public Spaces with a Positive Psychology   Northern Colorado artist Mel Ristau announces the completed installation of two monumental aerial kinetic sculptures that infuse architectural interiors for Walker Brands, Tampa, Fla. and Children's Medical Center, Plano, Texas with an exceptionally positive aesthetic. 2008-04-24 (Friend of Issues Wire: 5)

Breakawayrepublix.com Invites all Worldwide Towns and Cities to Declare Their Independence   BreakawayRepublix.com, the latest location based social networking website, is offering every new user the opportunity to claim virtual sovereignty over any real world town for free, but for a limited time only. All new registered users will receive a credit into their Breakawayrepublix.com account with which they can lay claim to any town in the world to rule as their very own independent nation state. 2008-04-24

Soulforce Releases Open Letter from Jay Bakker to Joel Osteen
"As a child growing up, I saw a side of the church that to me did not always reflect God's grace. This experience has led me to be concerned for our brothers and sisters in Christ who sometimes may feel rejected and left out of the church." -Jay Bakker 2008-04-24

National Scholarship Competition Launches Online - $250,000 Up For Grabs - Now Debate This - The Great Debate '08   Now Debate This! is a national scholarship competition taking place this summer. Sixteen high school juniors will be selected to spend their summer studying the lives and legacies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Then they will debate who the better President was. The Top Two will debate live--online and maybe on television--for a $150,000 scholarship. The losing finalist will walk away with a $50,000 scholarship. 2008-04-24 (Friend of Issues Wire: 2)

The New Book that CAIR Does Not Want You to Read
Ex-Muslims risk death to condemn their former faith with new book, "Why We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out". 2008-04-23 (Friend of Issues Wire: 25)

Full Disclosure Network® Presents: LAUSD's "Belmont The World's Most Expensive High School" a Commemorative DVD Collection from the Cable TV Series
To Commemorate the official opening celebration for the notorious Belmont Learning Center by the Los Angeles Unified School District the Full Disclosure Network® is releasing a Collectors DVD Series entitled "Belmont The World's Most Expensive High School". The opening ceremonies are set for Saturday, April 26, 2008. 2008-04-23 (Friend of Issues Wire: 2)

Want a New Job? Try Fighting a Virtual Fire Before Putting on the Heavy Suit - and You Won't Get Burned
TheSLAgency launches an innovative job recruitment program for a government client in Second Life. Job hunters will interact with a unique career recruitment experience in Second Life as potential firefighters, medical technicians and others can virtually hone their skills before interviewing for Public Service jobs. 2008-04-23