Latest news releases for America - Post 9/11 from PRWeb 2008-05-16T14:21:19Z http://ca.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://ca.prweb.com/atom10/americapost911.xml 2008-05-14T14:13:51Z 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. Our military photo collection is a tribute to all of our heroes. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb945284.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb945284.htm 2008-05-12T10:36:03Z Delta Flags Co has been in business since 1979 and has a website offering USA, military, religious, state, world, pet flags, flagpoles & flag accessories. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926324.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926324.htm 2008-05-14T13:31:38Z World's Last Chance, a nondenominational online ministry, has released a new http://youtube.com/watch?v=ivv9x0S0hjw [video] explaining why God's law, The Ten Commandments, is still applicable today. (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/Ten/Commandments/prweb940784.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/Ten/Commandments/prweb940784.htm 2008-05-13T14:15:55Z The first international conference of the World Prout Assembly, "Building a New World," committed to ending war and affirming models of cooperative, community-based economies and political activism, will be held May 22-25 at Radford University, in Radford, Virginia. Speakers will include anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan and attorney/social activist Lynne Stewart. (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941914.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941914.htm 2008-05-14T05:12:34Z Atair Aerospace (Atair) was chosen by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art to display two of its real-world innovations alongside high-profile superhero collections from Hollywood and the fashion industry. The Met exhibit includes Atair's EXO-Wing™, the world's smallest human-piloted jet airplane. (PRWeb May 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942254.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942254.htm 2008-05-15T04:55:41Z At a dry lake bed in Arizona, Atair Aerospace (Atair) attached a fully functional Honda 400 ATV to an Onyx Ultra Light (Onyx UL) GPS-guided parachute system and released it from a cargo aircraft at 10,000 feet. The exercise demonstrates how Atair's Onyx UL systems can effectively support Special Operations capabilities of the U.S. military. (PRWeb May 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942694.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942694.htm 2008-05-12T10:02:55Z VetFriends.com -- the largest Web site for reuniting U.S. veterans -- provides the information needed to obtain military medals and records for U.S. veterans and their families, to preserve and share the memory of one's service in the U.S. Armed Forces. With Memorial Day approaching, it is a time to thank our veterans and honor the fallen soldiers who have sacrificed the ultimate for their country. (PRWeb May 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936004.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936004.htm 2008-05-12T14:22:51Z Niche Web site gives users the chance to post online videos in honor of a friend, a loved one, or an admired celebrity. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/tribute/online_videos/prweb917184.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/tribute/online_videos/prweb917184.htm 2008-05-08T13:13:08Z 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 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Terrorism Prevention Conference. This workshop for First Responders will be hosted by the Sarasota County Sheriffs' Office from September 15th-19th at the Hyatt Sarasota Hotel. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929414.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929414.htm 2008-05-09T16:20:15Z SimmonsCooper -- one of the nation's leading supporters of mesothelioma cancer research -- has created a comprehensive video website featuring interviews with mesothelioma medical experts, patients and family members affected by mesothelioma, a rare cancer diagnosed in nearly 3,000 people every year. (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008mesothelioma/5cancer/prweb932974.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008mesothelioma/5cancer/prweb932974.htm 2008-05-11T21:47:42Z Hundreds of victim family members have been demanding answers to questions about the deaths of loved ones ever since the horrific events of September 11, 2001 - to no avail. Dozens of witnesses who offered to testify to the 9/11 Commission were ignored; many others found their testimony omitted. According to a group of Keene State College students, without a clear accounting of the facts, no reform can be effective in protecting national security. The students have organized a one-day symposium, on Saturday, May 17 -- "This symposium has been put together by undergraduate student scholars -- a group of young people committed to the pursuit of truth in a country that so often substitutes the comfortable life and easy paths over the rocky roads of ethical personhood," states Donna Marsh O'Connor, mother of Vanessa Lang Langer, who died escaping the South Tower. (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912874.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb912874.htm 2008-05-12T07:57:57Z Security Solutions International (SSI), publisher of The Counter Terrorist Magazine, a Journal for Homeland Security Professionals distributed nationally to law enforcement personnel and members of the First Response community, has named experienced counter-terrorism expert Chris Graham as the magazine's new editor (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929274.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929274.htm 2008-05-09T08:40:20Z In honor and support of U.S. veterans and military, www.VetFriends.com has created an online Memorial Day parade/events directory along with a Memorial Day online forum free for all visitors to view and submit information to. VetFriends.com is the largest Web site reuniting U.S. veterans, and encourages all Americans to show their support this Memorial Day and all year round. (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb931224.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb931224.htm 2008-05-08T07:17:44Z Douglas McGaughey, CPP, Principal Consultant for 29-TEN, has been selected to present, "Understand the Terrorist Cycle - Mitigate Your Risks" to an international assembly of security experts at the September ASIS International Conference in Atlanta in September, 2008. The 90-minute seminar, he explained, dissects the 14 phases of a terrorist incident and answers each phase with a counter-measure which, he says, will mitigate risks to personnel, information, facilities and equipment. (PRWeb May 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928804.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928804.htm 2008-05-13T14:33:16Z Many volunteers working for non-profit groups are not screened for criminal histories due to the lack of funding these organizations have to pay for 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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929084.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/registered-investment/advisors-assetbuilder/prweb929564.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930934.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926304.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb925004.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926364.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923534.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb921684.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923024.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb919884.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920344.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb920354.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1_Predator/United_States_Air_Force/prweb921254.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913424.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/volunteer/opportunities/prweb913094.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb913924.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911414.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/US_Army/Individual_Ready_Reserve/prweb912854.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911694.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906924.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb906444.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/NITV/HeartbeatOfAmericaAward/prweb903444.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/web-series/political_humor/prweb896784.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903114.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/strix-systems/boston-marathon/prweb904304.htm http://ca.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://ca.prweb.com/releases/CGSC_Foundation/General_Powell/prweb905094.htm http://ca.prweb.com/releases/CGSC_Foundation/General_Powell/prweb905094.htm