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On Wednesday, History teacher Jim Masker and his AP Comparative Government class in Carpinteria, CA gathered for an hour and a half videoconference with US Institute of Peace representatives in Washingon DC.

The Trident Workforce Investment Board recognized three area companies and thirteen One Stop customers at its 19th Annual Workforce Investment Board Awards Luncheon held in the Trident Technical College Complex for Economic Development.

The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) appointed the following Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester County board members to serve as the Executive Committee for the 2009 – 2010 year.

Michael Wardell, small business owner, retired Marine, and Republican candidate for Missouri’s 7th Congressional District, today issued the following statement on the 234th anniversary of the birthday of the United States Marine Corps:

November 18th is the global celebration of GIS Day.

For the second consecutive year, the City of Cape Coral is teaming up with Goodwill Secure Shred to provide free secure document destruction. This year's Cape Coral Shred Day will be on November 18 at Cape Coral City Hall.

County recognized for innovative use of technology that enables citizen transparency and efficiencies within the region's Planning, Permitting and Licensing processes

Server class software aimed at Government and Healthcare Providers is awarded patents for Firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal

In response to current literacy struggles in the United States, Reading Horizons has created a Web page dedicated to providing free resources designed for helping anyone, anywhere teach a struggling reader how to read.

Fast Market Research recommends "2009 U.S. Building Inspection Services Industry Report" from Barnes Reports, now available

KVA Stainless has invented an innovative stainless steel processing technology that creates stronger, lighter stainless steel.

The Bobblehead LLC just created a Mayor Mark Funkhouser Bobblehead for McFadden's KC party. It will be used as a giveaway for a Thanksgiving party.

Recent conduct displayed by some U.S. Representatives denigrates basic values like integrity, honesty, and respect.

CollegeFootballPlayoff.org is a new social network dedicated to uniting fans of all backgrounds in the fight against the unfair and biased BCS system.

Two key congressional chairs sent a letter to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono today calling on him to create an internationally-mediated commission to establish a dialogue between the gov't of Indonesia and the leaders of West Papua.

Air monitoring by the Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center (LMCCC) shows air pollution has been reduced.

World leaders are due to join thousands of people to mark 20 years since the Berlin Wall’s fall, an event that paved the way for the end of the Cold War.

Chinese authorities have executed nine people who had been convicted over riots in the Xinjiang region in July, Chinese officials have said.

A former Israeli minister has unveiled a peace plan which offers a Palestinian state with temporary borders and the possibility of talks with Hamas.

African-American Conservatives will interview former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, and Coby Dillard, Coalitions Director for Bob McDonnell's campaign.

Miss and Miss Teen Ventura County International supported the Rotary Club of Moorpark this weekend by volunteering their time at the 9th Annual Civil War Reenactment

Show Your Support for a Soldier or Your Loved One!

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Michael Wardell, small business owner, retired Marine, and Republican candidate for Missouri’s 7th Congressional District, today issued the following statement on last night’s passage of the health care bill:

Country Branding Experts looks at the efforts of Libya and importance of strong social programs aimed at country re-branding and tourism generation. Colombia and Libya have similar market potential states Griffiths

warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center has been put into service in New York.

More than 100 people were detained for public order offences after Wednesday’s protests in Tehran, officials say.

US President Barack Obama is due to make an 11th-hour plea in person to lawmakers ahead of a crucial vote on his landmark healthcare reforms.

For the Native American in All of Us, Beautiful Figurines

Some charge from $29,850 (GSA GradSchool) to a max of $55,000 (ESI) for a 30 student class--so why would any acquisition career manager pay these ridiculously high rates when they can get the same quality for 1/4 th the price? It makes no sense!

Michael Wardell, small business owner, retired Marine, and Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District, today issued the following statement on State Senator Gary Nodler’s recent remarks on lobbyists

Homeland Security Policy Institute Statement on Nidal Hasan

John Paul Mitchell claims Terry Goddard has violated Arizona's resign-to-run law if he does not immediately step down from Attorney General

If your Dream Candidate has turned out to be your Nightmare Politician, chances are he or she is THE POLITICAL NARCISSIST or THE POLITICAL SOCIOPATH. In this CSI learn to identify traits, history, thoughts and behavioral clues of Corrupt Politicians.

William M. Mooney, President of The Westchester County Association, told NY State lawmakers that the one area of the state budget that is not addressed in the current deficit reduction plan is public sector compensation, benefits and pensions.

Corona (CA) detective will discuss MySpace investigative techniques

A healthcare strategist proposes five policy changes to benefit U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Veterans Day is the time to do more for soldiers returning from combat.

On Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 pm, Bill Evans will be announcing his candidacy for Congress in the 5th District of Connecticut at his home, 325 Celia Drive, in Wolcott, CT.

Capitol Seminars is accepting registrations for its next California Lobbying Seminars. Lobbying 101, the introductory session, will be presented in Sacramento on November 12, 2009. Lobbying 201 is scheduled for November 13

Leadership is critical for success in today's businesses and organizations. This powerful checklist, "21 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders," will help leaders keep focused on factors that are critical to success.

The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. Lt. Gen Bob Cone said at a news conference that one shooter has been killed and two suspects were apprehended on Thursday.

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Industrial Rayovac flashlight from CMC is where durability meets value.

New Jersey voters have a right to expect their votes are counted fairly without concerns that they the voters would not be disenfranchised.This would go a long way to assure the sanctity of the electoral process in the future.

Subject: Next Commission meeting and Report on the Intervale

After 5 months without leadership, lacking continuity and simply unorganized the Vermont Indian Commission has a new Chair.

The Tea Party Patriots™ the "official grassroots American movement", launches a cross-country relay on Nov. 8, to underscore how state and federal environmental laws leave California farms and families thirsting for answers--and for emergency water

On the eve of important White House meeting with Tribal Leaders, USDA press release celebrates increase in Native American Farmers but omits information provided in an earlier report that explained the dramatic increase in the numbers as erroneous.

The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act passed the House on Monday with bipartisan support and is now at the White House to be passed into Law.

Articles address nutritional adequacy of current programs, financial challenges and how commodity programs can increase the nutritional value and cost efficiencies of federal programs.