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Edge Information Management Launches i9AdvantEdge, Streamlining Employee Verification Process <P>i9AdvantEdge gives businesses rapid I9 compliance - integrated with complete employment screening (PRWeb Apr 8, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb817424.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb817424.htm</a></P> GSA Accountability Reporting Earns Highest Honor, CEAR Award <P>The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is the recipient of the Association of Government Accountants’ (AGA) prestigious 2007 Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR), the agency today announced. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb838304.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb838304.htm</a></P> Black Equity Alliance President Joyce S. Johnson Honors Dr. King, Calls on Bush Administration and Presidential Candidates to Address Black Unemployment <P>On the fortieth anniversary of Dr. King's Death, Black Equity Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer, Joyce S. Johnson, honors Dr. King and calls upon the Bush Administration and the presidential candidates to address Black joblessness and unemployment. Johnson says current economic conditions have destabilized the Black community's already vulnerable economic infrastructure and has put the community at risk. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb832814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb832814.htm</a></P> Buying in Spain Is Now A Safer Option <P>Horror stories about the potential pitfalls and dangers of buying in Spain could soon be a thing of the past thanks to the launch of a new scheme to help protect purchasers. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829244.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829244.htm</a></P> WWW.AmazonTroopSurge.com Organizes Email Drive To Counter Amazon.com's New Printing-on-Demand Practice <P>WWW.AmazonTroopSurge.com, a blog launched to expose Amazon.com's recent print on demand initiatives, is organizing an email campaign directed at the Antitrust Division of Washington state's Attorney General. The blog currently hosts a form that readers can use to quickly send an email to the Washington Attorney General's office. (PRWeb Apr 4, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829024.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829024.htm</a></P> Committee Examines Role of Credit Cards in Financing of Small Firms <P>Today, witnesses told the House Committee on Small Business that as traditional sources of capital diminish—including SBA loans—their credit card use is on the rise. (PRWeb Apr 4, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Credit_Cards/SBA_Loans/prweb830604.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Credit_Cards/SBA_Loans/prweb830604.htm</a></P> United States Senator Dick Durbin to Speak about Disability Legislation at New York Law School, April 14 <P>United States Senator Richard Durbin, national co-chair of Senator Barack Obama's presidential campaign, will deliver the Fourth Annual Tony Coelho Lecture in Disability Employment Law & Policy on Monday, April 14, 2008 at New York Law School, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. His speech will focus on disabilities legislation in the upcoming congressional term. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb825824.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb825824.htm</a></P> Farmers Insurance and Zurich Financial Services Display Mobile Catastrophe Claims Buses and Vehicles at Zurich Classic <P>Farmers Insurance and Zurich Financial Services displayed the mobile catastrophe claims buses and 10 customer care vehicles at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, March 24-31, 2008. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb827814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb827814.htm</a></P> April 7th is Not the 75th Anniversary of the End of National Prohibition <P>"What was was once a trite beer history canard has become an outright lie," says beer historian Bob Skilnik. "I can only hope that the apparent rewriting of U.S. brewing history is either an innocent result of poor research and not a shameful display of industry greed, just for the sake of a bump in beer sales." (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829304.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb829304.htm</a></P> Doan Champions GSA's Clean Audit and 'Fiscally Responsible Budget' before House Subcommittee <P>GSA Administrator Lurita Doan, in testimony today before the House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, detailed and supported the U. S. General Services Administration’s $20.9 billion fiscal year 2009 budget. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/GSA_Administrator/Lurita_Doan/prweb829754.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/GSA_Administrator/Lurita_Doan/prweb829754.htm</a></P> Miles 33 Acquires net-linx Publishing Solutions <P>Miles 33 announced today that it has acquired net-linx Publishing Solutions Inc. ("net-linx PS") from its current parent net-linx AG. The acquisition provides Miles 33 with a number of new customers and established support infrastructure in the United States for its rapidly growing newspaper business along with new market opportunities in Asia, Australia and Brazil; three markets where net-linx PS's presence will help accelerate Miles 33's growth beyond its long established footprint in the UK and North America. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb823314.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb823314.htm</a></P> Continued Growth for Esquire Innovations Heading into 2008 <P>New firms join clients using iCreate, iScrub, iRedline and iOffice System. (PRWeb Apr 3, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb824694.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb824694.htm</a></P> Congress Urged to Increase Funding for McGovern-Dole Program that Fights Child Hunger in Afghanistan, Kenya and Other Impoverished Nations <P>A new public service announcement asks citizens to call Congress to urge increasing funding for the McGovern-Dole Program that provides school lunches to children in impoverished countries. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb823944.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb823944.htm</a></P> Demand for Clinical Trials to Check Drugs Against Natural Remedies <P>Partners in the UK-based innovative alternative health company, Sweet Cures of York, are leading a demand for drug trials to also test against natural remedies, both new and traditional, as well as placebo. The information revealed would be invaluable to our sum of knowledge about natural remedies, not only about what works, but about what doesn't work. New drugs are often arrived at by extracting active ingredients from plants that have been traditionally used as remedies. Pharmaceutical companies should have to prove that they can do better than the original plant. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb820814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb820814.htm</a></P> Esquire Innovations Releases iCreate version 5.0 <P>v5.0 legal desktop suite provides full Microsoft 2007 compatibility. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb819294.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb819294.htm</a></P> Doan Receives Prestigious Award for Border Work <P>Lurita Doan, Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), was awarded the prestigious, tri-national, “Friend of the Americas Award” by the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) for her support of and commitment to border trade, economic development and improved efficiencies at our nation's land border ports of entry. (PRWeb Apr 1, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/Lurita-Doan/GSA/prweb821644.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/Lurita-Doan/GSA/prweb821644.htm</a></P> Mike Turner Only VA-10th District Candidate to Endorse New Plan to End Iraq War <P>Retired Air Force Colonel Mike Turner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, is the first and only candidate in Virginia's 10th District race to endorse "A responsible plan to end the war in Iraq" -- a new plan that has garnered the support of 40 other congressional candidates, four Senate candidates, two retired generals, and two former Assistant Secretaries of Defense. A former top aide to General Norman Schwarzkopf in Operation Desert Storm, Turner pointed out the flaws in President George W. Bush's approach to Iraq as early as March 11, 2003 (National Public Radio) -- before the bombing began. For more information on Turner's background and his positions on major issues, visit: <a href="http://www.MikeTurnerforCongress.com" onclick="linkClick( this.href );" target="_blank">www.MikeTurnerforCongress.com</a>. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb815834.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb815834.htm</a></P> Major Food and Drink Manufacturers Pledge to Reduce Water Use <P>Twenty-one of the UK's leading food and drink manufacturers have today signed an historic agreement to improve their water efficiency and thereby reduce water use. Once rolled out across the sector as a whole, the initiative could save some 140 million litres of water per day - equivalent to 56 Olympic-size swimming pools - and a combined financial saving of around £60m per year on water bills. (PRWeb Mar 28, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb804734.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb804734.htm</a></P> Rent to Own Industry Survey Shows Growth in All Areas <P>The Association of Progressive Rental Organizations rent to own industry's annual statistical survey showed growth in revenue, customers and store count. The growth in all areas reflects the rent to own industry's modernization of products and stores, flexible payment choices, no-debt transaction, market competition and improved image has paid off. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/APRO/RentToOwnSurvey/prweb804764.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/APRO/RentToOwnSurvey/prweb804764.htm</a></P> 9th CEEPET (Central & Eastern Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate), 2-3 June 2008 in Warsaw, Poland <P>Recent conversations with producers in the region indicate that PET business is difficult in current times. Many are suffering from depressed margins owing to high feedstock costs and an influx of preforms from Far East. Yet PET giants like Indorama are buying up assets in Europe with the recent purchase of Eastman's European PET assets. On the other hand, latest in the news is Neo Group has recently announced new ownership. What's next for PET? Will the industry witness more market consolidation or current producers exiting the game? These issues will be discussed at a CEEPET 2008 conference to be held on 2-3 June in Warsaw, Poland. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb803984.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb803984.htm</a></P> Marketing a Presidential Candidate: Cost Effective Fundraising and Media Placement <P>National Campaign Manager Recognizes Direct Response Pros for "results in terms of votes, caucus participation and donations" (PRWeb Mar 25, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb799424.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb799424.htm</a></P> GSA Announces Enhancement Act of 2008 <P>Comprehensive Legislative Package Sent to Congress Calls for Efficiencies (PRWeb Mar 21, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/GSA/Enhancement_Act/prweb791674.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/GSA/Enhancement_Act/prweb791674.htm</a></P> Statewide Bancorp is Helping Assist Homeowners With Financial Difficulties Refinance <P>With the increased number of homeowners facing financial difficulties, there is more flexibility for them than ever before, under the government insured FHA loan. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb779544.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb779544.htm</a></P> ASP: Bush’s Linking of Iraq Troop Surge and War on Terror ‘Dangerously Misleading’ <P>According to ASP, Worldwide Jihadist Violence Increasing Despite Drop in Iraqi Casualties (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/American-Security-Project/War-on-Terror/prweb787814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/American-Security-Project/War-on-Terror/prweb787814.htm</a></P> Government Improvement Thought Leadership Website Launched <P>Southfield, MI - DSS Corporation, (<a href="http://www.dss-corp.com" onclick="linkClick( this.href );" target="_blank">www.dss-corp.com</a>) launched a new Government Improvement thought leadership website. This is the first in a series to come (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb782384.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb782384.htm</a></P> Numbers Don't Lie: LoanBiz.com Analyzes Correlation Between Federal Funds Rates and Home Mortgage Rates <P>While Federal Reserve watchers disagree about the impact of its cuts on mortgage rates, a look at historical data shows how the Fed's rates impact--and don't impact--various mortgage products. LoanBiz.com takes this data and combines it with expert commentary for a comprehensive look at how Fed rate changes affect the economy and consumers' personal finances. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb785664.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb785664.htm</a></P> Immigration Law Experts Providing Information on New Bills in 2008 <P>ImmigrationLawHelp.info, a Web site that offers information about legal immigration, is providing facts and advice about the plethora of immigration bills proposed this year. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb781414.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb781414.htm</a></P> Copyright Infringement: Australian Government Reviews Exceptions for Reproducing Photos & Films <P>The Australian Government is currently reviewing the operation of two copyright exceptions which permit photographs and cinematograph films to be copied in a different format for private use. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/patent-attorneys/copyright-infringement/prweb777404.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/patent-attorneys/copyright-infringement/prweb777404.htm</a></P> BOMA St. Louis Travels to Capitol Hill to Educate Congress on Real Estate's Agenda <P>Members of BOMA St. Louis traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss the concerns of the commercial real estate industry with senators and congressmen and women from Missouri. (PRWeb Mar 15, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb771184.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb771184.htm</a></P> Energy Bill Fuels SSOE Revenue Growth <P>Design firm positions itself to help build the biofuels infrastructure mandated in the recently passed Energy Bill. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2008)</P><P>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/SSOE/Energy_Bill/prweb768194.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/SSOE/Energy_Bill/prweb768194.htm</a></P>
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