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District of Columbia Business News, including Washington DC News (U.S.)

Premier Global Honor Society Implements wyndstorm™ Social Network Suite

wyndstormWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Golden Key International Honour Society has selected YFonGlobal, a leading-edge provider of turnkey social networking solutions, to build and host its new social network, entitled MyGK. With the new agreement, Golden Key will be able to provide a dynamic social network, specifically tailored to its 1.7 million members worldwide.

Former Marine Offers New Line of High-Quality Military Gear

Mike BornfriendWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Failed military backpacks, poor stitching, and plastic gun holsters are some of the few reasons that former Marine, Mike Bornfriend, is now the president of the Military Gear Division of Global Tactical Solutions (GTS), in Oceanside, CA. Bornfriend joined the Marines in 1994 and received his basic training at Paris Island, NC.

National Organization of Psychologists Cites Urgent Need for Mental Health Care for Military Service Members and their Families

findapsychologist.orgWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Psychologist Judy E. Hall, Ph.D., Executive Officer of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (National Register) and content editor for findapsychologist.org, says returning members of the military and their families need immediate access to qualified psychologists to avoid treatment delays at military mental health centers and clinics.

Social Network Technology and VoIP Provider YFonGlobal Raises Second Angel Round

wyndstormWASHINGTON, D.C. -- YFonGlobal, a leading-edge provider of turnkey social network marketing technology, reports raising its second angel round of funding for a total of $1.8 million with an opportunity to raise $2.1 million from one angel investor's matching funds offer. YFonGlobal leaders say they plan to use these funds to expand sales and marketing of their wyndstorm(TM) social network software.

YFonGlobal Engaged by Marco Island Cable to Meet Vigorous Internet Telephony Demand

YFonGlobal LLCWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Marco Island Cable has selected Internet media company and VoIP services provider, YFonGlobal LLC, to create and manage its new telephone service. With the new agreement, Marco Island Cable will be able to provide voice services to its customers utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

Author Publishes 'Evremonde,' an Intriguing Sequel to a Dickens Classic

EvremondeWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Washington area writer, Diana Mayer, has accomplished what few authors would attempt - a sequel to "A Tale of Two Cities." Inspired by that classic story, and the lack of works like it in today's "easy read" market, Mayer set out to bring a little of Dickens' literary style back to modern readers.

Black Group TV Ads Blast Cardin and Ford as Bad for Black Voters

BEST Black Voter TV AdsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Blacks for Economic Security Today (BEST) have released two television advertisements designed by black voters to reach black people. The two ads blast Maryland Senate Candidate Ben Cardin and Tennessee Senate Candidate Harold Ford as bad news for black voters. The ad calls out Cardin for his dismal voting record for blacks as well as his taking for granted the black vote in Maryland.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. Awarded Contract to Manage New Unified Communications Center in District of Columbia

DC Unified Communications CenterPHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The District of Columbia Government awarded U.S. Facilities, Inc. (USF) a five-year contract to manage the Unified Communications Center. The UCC is one of the nation's premier large, integrated call centers and public safety/emergency response facilities.

GeckoSystems, Inc. Acquired by International Shoe Manufacturing Corp.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- International Shoe Manufacturing Corporation (OTC: ISHO / ISHO.pk) announced today that they have completed the acquisition of GeckoSystems, Inc. GeckoSystems, based in Conyers (Atlanta), Georgia, is now entering its ninth year of business. GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the Robotic Industry revolutionizing the development and usage of mobile robot solutions for safety, security and service(TM).

Launch of Space Shuttle Novel Coincides with NASA's Summer Launch

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "Shuttle Rising: Rendezvous with a Rumor" (ISBN: 0965721450), authored by NASA alumnus Charles Boyle, will launch on the same day that the space shuttle is scheduled to lift off - July 1, 2006.

Uncle Sam Can Pay Your Heating Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rising energy prices can cause some families to see as much as a 50% increase in their utility bills this winter. So Matthew Lesko, the Government Money guy on TV in the question mark suit, is offering a free e-book called "Free Money to Pay Your Utility Bills," to anyone who can get on the web and go to www.lesko.com.