Latest news releases for America - Post 9/11 from PRWeb 2008-05-09T10:31:33Z http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/americapost911.xml 2008-05-08T10:22:36Z Many volunteers working for non-profit groups are still not screened for criminal histories due to the lack of funding these organizations have to add the cost of background checks. National Council of Non-Profit Associations aims to bring cost-efficient risk management programs to non-profits nationwide. (PRWeb May 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929084.htm 2008-05-08T22:03:10Z "Today, the net worth of the U.S. can be purchased for 498 billion barrels -- the combined reserves of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran," says AssetBuilder's Scott Burns. (PRWeb May 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/registered-investment/advisors-assetbuilder/prweb929564.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/registered-investment/advisors-assetbuilder/prweb929564.htm 2008-05-09T02:49:52Z Jon Voight, James Caan and other celebrities scheduled to serve lunch and camaraderie to 1200 U.S. veterans and family members at the Hollywood Canteen Veterans BBQ, hosted by the Beverly Hills Creative Arts Temple. Held on Sunday afternoon, May 18, at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration. Scheduled entertainment includes the L. A. Allstars band featuring Rockstar: INXS finalist Deanna Johnston, DJ Timbo, Birdie Ball golf game and storytelling by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Book Pals. http://www.creativeartstemple.org/hollywoodcanteen (PRWeb May 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930934.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930934.htm 2008-05-07T10:21:52Z VetFriends.com encourages people to honor U.S. veterans in a new way: Thank them for their military service and then do business with them at the VetFriends.com nationwide online Veterans Business Directory free for all to view. Veterans and military personnel can also access a free business resource section at VetFriends.com. (PRWeb May 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926304.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926304.htm 2008-05-07T05:57:40Z Masonic World Conference held in Nation's Capital. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb925004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb925004.htm 2008-05-07T10:45:06Z Augusta State University Freshman, Steven Voigt, threw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium in honor of his father, Navy SEAL Steven Voigt, who lost his life in a helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf in 1996. Voigt and his grandmother, Ann, were guests of the NY Yankees and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a non-profit organization funding Steven's college education. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926364.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926364.htm 2008-05-06T14:29:48Z Mississippi native and award winning novelist Michael Holloway Perronne announces the release of what he considers his most personal book yet, Embrace the Rain, a novel which explores post-Hurricane Katrina life in the small coastal town of Long Beach, Mississippi. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923534.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923534.htm 2008-05-06T10:09:51Z VetFriends.com - the largest Web site reuniting and supporting U.S. veterans - has created an online Casualty Memorial at www.vetfriends.com/memorial for the communty to view and pay their respects to our fallen soldiers. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921684.htm 2008-05-06T14:50:58Z Security Solutions International (SSI) will distribute its flagship publication, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, at a series of security and emergency response events across the U.S. in the coming months. The magazine, America's premier informational journal for Homeland Security professionals, is designed to provide First Responders with the relevant technical information they need to combat terrorism at home and abroad. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923024.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923024.htm 2008-05-08T02:19:54Z Deng Ajak Atak, one of Sudan's great war heroes as well as General Director of the Kush Institution and a founding coordinator of the SSPP, was killed in a plane crash outside Rumbek Sudan on Sunday. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb919884.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb919884.htm 2008-05-06T00:34:26Z USAElectionPolls.com is a website that analyzes and monitors the polling agencies and they have concluded that the media has taken Barack Obama off his perch. (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920344.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920344.htm 2008-05-06T03:34:49Z USAElectionPolls.com is a centralized polling website that has concluded Hillary Clinton to be the most electable candidate based on general election matchup polls with Barack Obama. (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920354.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920354.htm 2008-05-06T10:53:19Z A significant milestone was reached more than two years ahead of schedule on Thursday with the beginning of the 24th MQ-1 Predator combat air patrol in the Global War on Terror. (PRWeb May 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1_Predator/United_States_Air_Force/prweb921254.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1_Predator/United_States_Air_Force/prweb921254.htm 2008-05-02T19:14:19Z VetFriends.com would like to take a moment to reflect on the many brave men and women who have given their lives in the service and protection of our great country. We additionally would like to thank all of our veteran brothers and sisters, active and reserve military of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. With the approach of Memorial Day and all year long, we salute, thank and honor all who have served and sacrificed to preserve our freedom. (PRWeb May 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913424.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913424.htm 2008-05-02T14:45:06Z UC San Diego survey shows about 50% want to travel abroad to help on volunteer vacations and explore volunteer opportunities. Many international volunteers find working in situations of extreme poverty, different cultures and languages to be personally challenging. UCSD Extension offers online courses to help travelers prepare for a productive, safe experience. (PRWeb May 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/volunteer/opportunities/prweb913094.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/volunteer/opportunities/prweb913094.htm 2008-05-02T14:22:43Z Lifelong commitment to Civil Rights and Humanitarian causes recognized at Masonic World Conference (PRWeb May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913924.htm 2008-05-01T14:42:56Z "A New American Arsenal" Meant as Roadmap for Next President (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911414.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911414.htm 2008-05-02T10:51:03Z In response to recent headlines, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command explains the formal process for soldiers who feel a need to submit a request for a delay or exemption for recall to the Individual Ready Reserve. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/US_Army/Individual_Ready_Reserve/prweb912854.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/US_Army/Individual_Ready_Reserve/prweb912854.htm 2008-05-01T16:38:09Z Ecommerce fundraising site nonprofitshoppingmall.com takes on a charged, emotional and difficult topic this month -- rape, sexual abuse and incest. In its interview with actress Christina Ricci, national spokesperson for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - the nation's leading anti-sexual assault organization, nonprofitshoppingmall.com offers an introduction to the staggering numbers associated with these crimes, their ongoing psychological effects and where public policy issues currently stand with respect to reporting, prosecuting and DNA testing. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911694.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911694.htm 2008-04-30T12:42:00Z Security Solutions International (SSI), publisher of The Counter Terrorist Magazine and official media sponsor of the event, will partner with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in presenting the 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Terrorism Prevention Conference workshop for First Responders from September 15th-19th at the Hyatt Sarasota Hotel. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906924.htm 2008-04-30T12:05:02Z The Counter Terrorist Magazine, the Journal for Homeland Security Professionals, published by Security Solutions International (SSI), has been selected as the Official Media Sponsor of the 2008 California Counter-Terrorism Summit. Additionally, SSI has been asked to partner with the 2009 Summit as associate organizer and training provider. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906444.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906444.htm 2008-05-01T08:45:43Z With many years of experience in forensic voice biometrics, the National Institute for Truth Verification has created the most widely used truth verification tool in the world. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/NITV/HeartbeatOfAmericaAward/prweb903444.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NITV/HeartbeatOfAmericaAward/prweb903444.htm 2008-05-01T23:47:04Z 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. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/web-series/political_humor/prweb896784.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/web-series/political_humor/prweb896784.htm 2008-04-29T16:30:34Z VetFriends.com - the largest Web site reuniting and supporting U.S. veterans - has created an online Memorial Day Forum at www.vetfriends.com/memorial_day_forum/ free for all to view and contribute thoughts - in honor of our fallen soldiers, while supporting U.S. veterans and military. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903114.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903114.htm 2008-04-30T08:46:30Z Strix Systems Integrated Wireless Video System Provided Wireless Video Surveillance For Public Safety Using Galaxy Internet's Brookline Wi-Fi Network (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/strix-systems/boston-marathon/prweb904304.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/strix-systems/boston-marathon/prweb904304.htm 2008-04-30T14:42:07Z The Command and General Staff College Foundation presented Gen. Colin L. Powell (U.S. Army, Ret.) with the Foundation's first Distinguished Leadership Award at a dinner banquet at the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel April 28. Powell, the well-known 65th U.S. Secretary of State and the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is in Kansas City as part of a two-day trip to deliver the inaugural lecture for the Colin L. Powell Lecture Series at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CGSC_Foundation/General_Powell/prweb905094.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/CGSC_Foundation/General_Powell/prweb905094.htm 2008-04-29T06:25:54Z LiveProcess, the leading healthcare solution for emergency preparedness and response, continues to expand nationally and gain wide acceptance as a first-to-market program for emergency managers today. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb901634.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb901634.htm 2008-05-04T23:36:41Z 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. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb905164.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb905164.htm 2008-04-28T19:56:00Z If you are thinking of taking a trip to Hawaii, consider visiting USATravelPal for free information on 94 exciting destinations in the state, including Honolulu, Hawaii (the big island), Maui, and Kauai. USATravelPal provides information on various beaches, hiking trails, hotels, and restaurants in the state. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900064.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900064.htm 2008-04-28T11:38:28Z The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the national professional membership and body for CPAs has adopted the RuleSafe® policy awareness system developed by London-based Governance, Risk & Compliance vendor Secoda Risk Management.Secoda's policy and compliance solution RuleSafe® enables organizations to rapidly create and deploy a framework for communicating internal policies, standards and procedures to employees and then verify that those individuals have read, understood and accepted their compliance responsibilities under those policies. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb898484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb898484.htm 2008-04-23T10:59:33Z A new wristwatch featuring an inspirational message and no numerical digits aims to spread happiness and positive energy by reminding the world that the only relevant time is the present. Inventor, Van Strickland today announced that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each wristwatch will be donated to the Red Cross for disaster relief efforts. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/NowIsTheTime/BizNNeed/prweb879424.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NowIsTheTime/BizNNeed/prweb879424.htm 2008-04-28T12:00:02Z Brickfish(TM), the social media advertising platform, and Student Voices by MATT.org, the online dialogue and action center for young people across the U.S. and Mexico, today announced the "Immigration Illustration" campaign located at http://studentvoices.matt.org/english/campaign/immigration-illustratio n.html. (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) The campaign invites everyone to express their ideas and attitudes about immigration reform by creating an illustration, political cartoon, or a work of art. The campaign will run through July 17. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/student/voices/prweb899224.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/student/voices/prweb899224.htm 2008-04-25T18:23:52Z VetFriends.com -- the largest Web site reuniting and supporting US veterans -- has created a nationwide online Memorial Day parade/events directory at www.vetfriends.com/memorialparades/ free for all to view and submit event information to -- in honor of our fallen soldiers, while supporting US veterans and military. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb893314.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb893314.htm 2008-04-24T17:55:20Z As the economy continues to struggle one company is helping Americans turn their old, unwanted or broken gold jewelry into hard cash. CashforGoldUSA.com offers instant payments to consumers looking to earn cash quickly. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CashForGold/quick_cash/prweb889074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/CashForGold/quick_cash/prweb889074.htm 2008-05-09T10:31:33Z How the Terrorists are Dividing us, Just as John Adams mentioned at the forming of the USA! (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Lee/Kessler/prweb890694.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Lee/Kessler/prweb890694.htm 2008-04-24T14:32:43Z Grand Lodge of Free And Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia Hosts 9th Annual World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb891814.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb891814.htm 2008-04-23T16:47:25Z The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on April 22, 2008, a notice of proposed rulemaking that will establish biometric exit procedures at all U.S. airports and seaports. Establishing biometric exit procedures are essential for ensuring the integrity of the nation's immigration system. DHS's exit proposal would require non-U.S. citizens, who provide biometric identifiers for admission to the United States, to also provide biometric identifiers--digital fingerprints--when departing the country from airports or seaports. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/DHS-biometrics/42008/prweb888544.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/DHS-biometrics/42008/prweb888544.htm 2008-04-21T14:54:24Z The http://www.valueforward.com/ [Value Forward Group __title__ Value Forward], a worldwide CEO management consulting firm focused on business performance improvement best practices recently published an article in their newsletter, http://www.bdmnews.com/ [Value Forward - BDM News __title__ BDM News], which provided best practices for companies to use to grow their revenue during a recessionary times. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb879894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb879894.htm 2008-04-23T07:43:48Z VetFriends.com would like to take a moment to reflect on the many brave men and women who have given their lives in the service and protection of our great country. We additionally would like to thank all of our veteran brothers and sisters, active and reserve military of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. With the approach of Memorial Day and all year long, we salute, thank and honor all who have served and sacrificed to preserve our freedom. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb883414.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb883414.htm 2008-04-21T17:02:19Z The U.S. Apostille & Certification Guide, updated for 2008, is a new e-guide which uncovers everything readers need to know about getting an apostille fast, securely and for hundreds less than using a service. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb878534.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb878534.htm