Lifeclinic to Showcase Health Stations and Wellness Channel at The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) 2008 Pharmacy and Technology Conference
Lifeclinic International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automated blood pressure monitors and health testing stations, found in 25,000 pharmacies, will demonstrate at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) 2008 Pharmacy and Technology Conference, at the San Diego Convention Center, August 23-26, how its technology can promote better health and wellness for both the retailer's customers and its employees. 2008-08-20 (Friend of Issues Wire: 2)

Political Decks Portray John McCain and Barack Obama as Wild Animals   Newt's Playing Cards has just announced the arrival of two new polical decks they have published for the "Wild" Election Race to November. They have published one deck for supporters of John McCain and another deck for supporters of Barak Obama. Both decks feature political celebrities, politicians and hot political issues. Each person in the deck is drawn with the body of a wild animal. With this being such a wild political race from the primaries until now, what could be more appropiate and fun. 2008-08-20

New State Magazine Launches in Texas; Best Boot-Forward Approach; Gov. Rick Perry Cover   Texas Magazine to hit newsstands next month. The bi-monthly Texas publication will offer a fresh, positive perspective on the lifestyle, allure and essence of being Texan. 2008-08-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 11)

NDIA Homeland Security Symposium to Host McCain and Obama Representatives   Speakers from the leading Presidential campaigns, Congress, the Administration, and other opinion leaders will convene in Washington, DC on September 9th-10th to share their views about future homeland security policies and programs. Full details of the 2008 Homeland Security Symposium and Exhibition may be viewed at www.NDIA.org/meetings/8490. 2008-08-19

New Orleans-based South Coast Solar Is Tapped by Brad Pitt's "Make It Right" to Be Solar Energy Provider for Foundation's Homes   South Coast Solar awarded contract after competing in nationwide RFP; Local solar energy company to provide solar panels and installation services for the first Make It Right homes in Lower 9th Ward. 2008-08-19

"Green Producer" Greg Reitman and Best-Selling Author Josh Tickell to Screen Sundance Award-Winning Documentary "Fields of Fuel" at AREDAY   Hollywood's "Green Producer" Greg Reitman and best-selling author and environmentalist Josh Tickell will screen their documentary "Fields of Fuel" at AREDAY (American Renewable Energy Day), one of the nation's most prestigious events advocating renewable energy solutions to global warming and climate change. Winner of the Sundance 2008 Audience Award, "Fields of Fuel" presents the case for biodiesel as the fastest and most sustainable means to reducing our country's dependence on oil. The film will be shown on Aug. 22, 8 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colo. A lively Q&A with Reitman and Tickell will immediately follow. 2008-08-19 (Friend of Issues Wire: 5)

Anthony McIntyre's Book Tour Is Canceled   The writer of Good Friday: The Death of Irish Republicanism is barred from entering the United States. 2008-08-18

Press release: Is This the World's Most Dangerous Board Game?
Banned from Toy Fairs, barred from the High Street, seized by the Police and recently recalled from 130 shops nationwide, is 'War on Terror, the boardgame' really too dangerous for public consumption? 2008-08-18

Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank Creates Prepaid Card Solution for Local Housing Allowance Payments
Direct housing benefit payments can be best distributed via prepaid cards, says bank. 2008-08-17 (Friend of Issues Wire: 5)

President Barzani: Kurds Ready To Engage In Dialogue With All Kirkuk's Citizens, Constitution Should Be Implemented To Resolve Conflict Over Provincial Elections   On first official trip to Kirkuk since liberation, President Barzani of the Kurdistan region clarifies position on Kirkuk, expresses desire to engage in dialogue with all groups to see the city become model for peaceful coexistence, and rejects claim that Kurds are trying to unilaterally annex the city. 2008-08-16

Stoneworks Software Introduces RMLink® for Windchill® An Enhanced Requirements Management Integration
Lanham, MD 8/13/08 Stoneworks Software Corporation has partnered with PTC® and IBM® to launch a new product offering, Requirements Management Link. Also referred to as RMLink®, this solution is an essential middleware product that facilitates the communication between Telelogic DOORS® Server and PTC's Windchill Product Suite. RMLink®, with its sleek design and intuitive web-based user interface, is integrated seamlessly throughout the PTC Windchill® web-based application. 2008-08-16

New Website and Blog fill a Media Gap by explaining Life's Interconnections   "The Interconnection of Life is no longer just the concern of mystics, philosophers and scientists. Technology has made it an unavoidable fact of our lives." The interaction of news, cultures, economics, politics, environment etc. has created a complex, multi-level Global Village. However, our leaders and institutions, including Media, are still geared towards the short term, linear, specialized and particular, especially given the demands of the News Cycle. Discussion is still overwhelmingly single-issue and polarized, with two (balanced) sides to each issue, which is simplistic and dumbs down discussion. There is no mainstream Vision beyond the how to maintain Consumer Society. This failure of leadership includes both politicians and the Media, increasingly obedient to the dictates of corporate concentration. 2008-08-14

China gets a "Silent Message" for the last week of the Olympic Games
Promoting an open free Tibet www.silentmessage.org is campaigning for a week long boycott of Chinese products for the last week of the Olympic games August 18-24, 2008. In conjunction with the site a song "Silent Message", is available to listen to at the site and will be available shortly for download at most on line retail stores. Written specifically for the project and performed by Jen Pumo, the proceeds of the sale of the song will go towards an open free Tibet. 2008-08-14

TalentFusion Recognized By HRO Magazine As A Project/On Demand Leader
TalentFusion Has Been A Leading Innovator In The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Space 2008-08-14

NTSA's SimTV.org Broadcasts Video from Modeling & Simulation Event on Capitol Hill   SimTV.org, the Internet Modeling and Simulation Network, is broadcasting complete video coverage of simulated interactive research and training tools, systems and environments that were exhibited recently on Capitol Hill. Complete coverage of the event can be found at the www.SimTV.org/CapitolHill link. 2008-08-13

American Bar Association Weighs In On Access To Courts For Military Personnel, Federal Judicial Nomination Process And International Criminal Court   The American Bar Association's House of Delegates approved recommendations relating to expanding military members' access to the courts, encouraging bipartisan commissions to evaluate prospective judicial candidates and urging the U.S. government to expand its interaction with the International Criminal Court. 2008-08-13

San Jamar Introduces Complete Family of Universal Electronic Roll Towel Dispensers   San Jamar's new electronic roll towel dispensers include environmentally-friendly and economical features that fit any washroom or kitchen need. The Tear N Dry E.C.O dispenser and Smart System with IQ Sensor will be featured at the ISSA Show in Las Vegas, Sept. 9 to 11, 2008. 2008-08-12

CAPTEL and 3CLogic Team Up to Launch foneathon™   foneathon™ Internet Call Center and Contact Management for volunteers provides instant, on demand, anywhere campaign solution. 2008-08-12

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Recognizes Puridiom as Driver of Next Wave Supply Chain Innovation   Puridiom has once again been selected as a Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 Innovator. The prestigious award is given annually to supply chain solution and service providers driving supply chain innovation through unique software solutions and services. Puridiom’s commitment to its clients and innovative use of new technologies has placed Puridiom on the SDCE Top 100 as a leader in e-Procurement solutions, and a stand-out among its peers. 2008-08-12

Marex Group Forms Business Development Department and Promotes Three Strategic Employees   In response to the tremendous growth, Marex Group, Inc., the developer of the FileBound Content Management Solution Suite, is pleased to announce the promotions of three strategic management members and the creation of a new Business Development Department. 2008-08-12

Contentious Federal Judicial Nominations, State Court Elections Focus of Next ABA President   H. Thomas Wells Jr. Organizes Court Efforts, Calls for Lawyers to Help with Elections 2008-08-12

Aircraft Manufacturing Expert Captures Award for Significant Contributions to Aviation Industry
With 260 peers in attendance, Bruce Sechler, Senior Investigator at Boeing Commercial Airplanes was honored with the 2008 Edward J. Glueckler Award by the Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) Board of Directors at the organizations annual conference. President of ASA, Michele Dickstein, noted that, "Bruce's leadership within ASA and through out industry made him a perfect choice for the Glueckler Award". 2008-08-11

Obama Fatigue? Seattle Still Stoking Fire, Still 'Ready to Go'. An Historic Obama-inspired Album For Katrina Victims To Be Released at Convention.
Obama-inspired Katrina Releif Album being released from Seattle based musicians Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron and The Bergevin Brothers. 2008-08-11

White Jewish Rapper Responds to Ludacris and Obama with "OBAMANABULL"
Rapper E-SHY's "ObamanaBull" Diss Video Making Waves on the Internet. 2008-08-07