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Threat Management Experts Present Violence Prevention Strategies at NACCHO'S 2016 Preparedness Summit
Specialists from the Violence Prevention Agency (VPA), Dr. Tau Braun, executive director of the VPA, Captain Bob Martin, senior advisor at the VPA, and Alissa Parker, co-founder, Safe and Sound Schools, will present evidence-based violence prevention strategies at NACCHO’s 2016 Preparedness Summit, “Planning Today for Rebuilding Tomorrow: Resiliency & Recovery in the 21st Century,” taking place on April 19–22, in Dallas, Texas. - April 19, 2016 - Violence Prevention Agency
Mayor Kevin Faulconer Appoints David McCullough to San Diego’s Historic Resources Board
City of San Diego Strengthens Its Board to Preserve Historic Buildings and Neighborhoods - April 14, 2016 - McCullough Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Transgender, Mormon Male Joins All-Inclusive Fraternity Sigma Phi Beta at ASU
Augustus Crosby, a current sophomore, Chemical Engineering student, and transgender man at Arizona State University was inducted last Saturday into Sigma Phi Beta’s brotherhood. - April 13, 2016 - Augustus Crosby
Mayor Franklin Deese Author of "Inmate to Mayor" Will be Speaking at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD
The standing Mayor of Marshfield, NC. Franklin Deese will be speaking about redemption, breaking through stereotypes and how he managed to go from "Inmate to Mayor." - April 09, 2016 - Mayor Franklin Deese
MS Passes Resolution Celebrating American Tree Farm System's 75th Anniversary
American Tree Farm System 75th Anniversary Resolution - April 09, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
NERETA Announces Industry Cluster Development Pioneer, Eric Hansen of ETG Will Lead NERETA Summit Training to Spur Manufacturing Growth in the US
World renowned industry cluster development expert, Dr. Eric R. Hansen, President of Economic Transformations Group, Inc., will be lead trainer for upcoming NERETA Summit and post-conference course (http://summit.nereta.org). The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ April 27-29, will teach local leaders from around the country (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals) how to align their resources and capabilities to grow manufacturing in their regions. - April 07, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Millions to Vote Against Two-Party Tyranny in 2016?
John Manimas predicts millions of voters will write-in his name for the office of President in November 2016 because of the electorate's extreme dissatisfaction with the two-party tyranny. Manimas offers a new election system that uses vote donation and party coalitions to identify a legitimate new political majority. - April 07, 2016 - John Manimas Publishing
Colorado Becomes 3rd State to Pass #AutoErase Legislation
Wrongful arrest of Hollywood entertainment industry exec, Charles Belk, is inspiring automatic expungement legislation across the nation. Colorado becomes the third state to pass #AutoErase legislation which requires that arrest records are automatically erased of innocent individuals wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity. The bill, HB16-1265 – “Expungement of Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity,” was introduced and championed by Rep. Jovan Melton and Rep. Daneya Esgar. - April 06, 2016 - Fitting The Description
Attorney Alena Shautsova Wins Half-Century Old U.S. Citizenship Battle
New York Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova helped a life-long resident of Long Island to obtain proof of his U.S. citizenship. - April 05, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
SENTRYMOBILE™ Bodyworn Cameras Debuted at ISC West 2016
Sentry360 innovator of advanced video surveillance solutions today announced its entrance into the emerging body-worn camera market debuting it’s new line of SENTRYMOBILE™ products at the International Security Conference in Las Vegas April 6-8th. Thomas Carnevale Founder and CEO of... - April 04, 2016 - Sentry 360 Security, Inc.
Best Political Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best political Websites will be named as part of their 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including political web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for political web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - April 04, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Smart Parking Qatar, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Announces Breaking News for Qatar’s Parking Industry
Advanced Conferences & Meetings is proud to announce the launch of the first annual conference dedicated to the design, development and management of Qatar’s parking facilities. With congestion and parking being a major challenge for Qatar, this presents opportunities for the parking... - April 02, 2016 - topseos.com
Full Court Press on Federal Justice Officials in Colorado
Prosecutors and Judges Could Not Withstand Judiciary Committee Investigation, Says A Just Cause - April 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
GRC Ltd and Network Innovations Secure World’s First Commercial Global Xpress Enterprise Customer
Global RadioData Communication Ltd, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of satellite services, working with Network Innovations (NI), a leading Inmarsat partner, becomes the first company in the world to have an Enterprise commercial GX terminal go live commercially. The Global Xpress solution... - April 01, 2016 - Network Innovations
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Nova Group - Napa Engineering & Construction Firm Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 187 kW solar panel installation at Nova Group in Napa, CA. The solar panel system will provide over a 90% reduction in their power bills, saving the company $2 million dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - March 31, 2016 - SolarCraft
Mastic Beach Village’s "Operation Take-Back" Continues
The joint effort between the Village of Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department has led to arrests and evictions in Mastic Beach Village. - March 31, 2016 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach
NERETA Summit Will Help Establish Regional “Eco-Systems” to Spur Manufacturing Renewal Across the US
The NERETA Summit being held in Clinton, NJ, April 27-29, will teach local leadership (workforce development, economic development and higher education professionals), how to align their resources and capabilities to focus on growing manufacturing in their regions. (summit.nereta.org) - March 29, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD’s Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will be adding two custom playgrounds to the Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, Lockhart ISD’s newest elementary school still under construction. The Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School is located in Dale, Texas, and is named after a former 5th grade teacher and longtime community education role model, Alma Brewer Strawn. - March 28, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce to Host 2016 State of the Cities Luncheon
Annual State of the Cities Luncheon Featuring Mayoral Panel Discussion to be Hosted by The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce. - March 24, 2016 - The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce
Keith C. S. Siu Recognized as Their Biography of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Keith C. S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as their Biography of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government field. About Keith C. S. Siu (See-You) Mr. Siu is the Courts Records... - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mississippi Forestry Commission Branches Out with New Website
The MFC proudly announces the launch of their new website. - March 18, 2016 - U.S.NEXT
Law Enforcement Use of Force: Today’s Challenges and Resolution Strategies
The Justice Clearinghouse is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a free webinar on Law Enforcement’s Use of Force sponsored by Tribridge on March 23, 2016. Today’s environment for law enforcement across the country come with extra challenges. With video cameras and recording... - March 17, 2016 - Justice Clearinghouse
Bluffton Resident Named Beaufort County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Bridgette Frazier has been been selected as the Beaufort County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina. A resident of Bluffton, Frazier has volunteered for several state and local campaigns,... - March 16, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Hampton Resident Named Hampton County Representative for Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that John Polk has been been selected as the Hampton County Representative at Young Democrats of South Carolina. Born and reared in Hampton County, Polk is a veteran political operative and South Carolina Historian. - March 16, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
YDSC | Sea Islands Region Solicits Applicants for New Jasper and Colleton County Positions
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC | Sea Islands Region) is excited to announce the creation of two new positions on its executive council: Jasper County Representative and Colleton County Representative. All young democrats who are full-time residents in those... - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Young Democrats of South Carolina Relaunches Sea Islands Region
Sea Islands Region will provide young people in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties with the opportunity to become thought leaders on political, economic, social, and environmental issues. - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Mastic Beach Village Comprehensive Plan Has Begun
The first Steering Committee Meeting for the Village Mastic Beach Comprehensive Plan was run by Wendel and Vision Long Island. They outlined the process for the upcoming months in Mastic Beach Village. - March 12, 2016 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach
Hilton Head Island Resident Named Region Chair for Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Michael Edward Walsh has been selected as its new Region Chair. A full-time resident of Hilton Head Island, Walsh has volunteered on a number of national and state campaigns, including the 2008 Barack Obama... - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
YDSC | Sea Islands Launches New Website for Young Democrats in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties, South Carolina
New site provides a platform for young people to make their voices heard on contemporary issues impacting the Lowcountry. - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Sea Islands Society Launches Voices on Hilton Head Island Vision 2030
The Sea Islands Society, a regional society of the Islands Society, recently launched a new community platform for those interested in the future of Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Vision 2030 Voices will focus on ten themes previously identified by the Mayor and Town Council. - March 11, 2016 - Islands Society
Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2016 - A Just Cause
CompCiti Marks 20 Years of IT Solutions: Rolls-Out Custom Enterprise Cloud, Security, and Upgrade Services in New York
CompCiti celebrates its twenty-year anniversary as a valued IT network solutions provider in New York this year. To mark the occasion, CompCiti expands its offerings with the introduction of custom hardware and software upgrades, cloud computing, and security products. - March 09, 2016 - CompCiti
Lampley Named Adams and Reese Government Relations Team Leader
Adams and Reese is proud to announce that governmental relations and legislative counsel, Brad A. Lampley, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been named Government Relations Team Leader of the multidisciplinary firm. The announcement was made by Adams and Reese Managing Partner Gif... - March 09, 2016 - Adams and Reese
DRONELIFE.com Triples Readership
DRONELIFE.com, the leading site for commercial drone news and information, is pleased to announce that its readership has tripled in the last year. - March 08, 2016 - DroneLife.com
Nashville Church of Scientology Commemorates World Civil Defense Day with Special Workshop
The Nashville Church of Scientology observed World Civil Defense Day on March 1st with a special workshop called “Survival Training.” - March 04, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Upcoming Seminars to Discuss Protecting Your Students and Staff Through Emergency Event Communications and Network Safety
Eastern DataComm, along with Pascack Data Services and Dell, announced they are hosting three seminars in March and April aimed at protecting students and staff by improving emergency communications for school districts and municipalities, as well as understanding security trends and the tools... - March 02, 2016 - Eastern DataComm
Forcing Apple to Help Government Violates Constitution, Says A Just Cause
Abuse of Power is Becoming Commonplace by Government & Courts Since 9/11, Says A Just Cause - March 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
Grassroots Parking Garage Petition Exceeds Signature Goal, Seeks to Put Garage Financing Options to Voters
Hundreds upon hundreds of Ridgewood, NJ taxpayers demand a voice on how to fund parking garage. - March 01, 2016 - No2BCIA Citizen Group
Anagog Announced Winner for "Big – Small 2016" Competition
Anagog Ltd., the developer of the world’s largest crowdsourced parking network, was selected as the winner of the Big – Small Pitch event 2016 competition arranged by the Municipality of The Hague, Innovation Quarter and Enterprise Summit. The event hosted 16 promising startups, each... - February 27, 2016 - Anagog Ltd.
Economic Development Incentives Inc. Announce Successful Financing for a Majority of All MA Brownfields Tax Credit Dollar Closings for 2012-2014
Bob Dorfman and Hal Davis of Economic Development Incentives Inc. announce successful financing for a majority (59%) of all MA Brownfields Tax Credit dollar closings for calendar years 2012 through 2014 (average), based on statistics recently published by MA Department of Revenue (DOR). - February 26, 2016 - Economic Development Incentives Inc.
PCSO Jail Becomes First to be Reaccredited Nationally
The National Institute for Jail Operations formally announced today that Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has become the first jail in the nation to undergo and successfully meet its jail reaccreditation requirements. Pinal County Detention Center was among the first in the United States to... - February 25, 2016 - National Institute for Jail Operations
City Getting Website for the First Time
A website aimed at promoting Philadelphia’s assets to potential new business and industry was approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen last week. While the city currently does not have its own website, aldermen have discussed one on numerous occasions and most recently, met with an... - February 20, 2016 - U.S.NEXT
DogsBite.org Releases 2015 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics; Percentage of Deaths Attributed to Pit Bulls Rises to 82% and Other Trends
In 2015, canines killed 34 Americans. Pit bulls and their mixes contributed to 82% (28) of these deaths, the highest fatality count on record for the breed and the highest percentage in the nonprofit's 11-years of data collection. - February 19, 2016 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
RCSO Gets Approval to Seek Accreditation
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office will be the first agency in Texas and in the jurisdiction of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to seek accreditation through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). On January 26, 2016, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court approved funding for the accreditation process for the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. - February 13, 2016 - National Institute for Jail Operations
"Otherwise Engaged" Nominated as Leadership Book of the Year 2016
"Otherwise Engaged," written by John Guaspari and published by Maven House Press, is one of twenty top leadership books published last year nominated by Leadership and Management Books, a brand of The Book Review Company, to be the Leadership Book of the Year 2016. - February 10, 2016 - Maven House Press
MDS Barriers, a Division of eNdoto Introduces Steel Barrier Systems in North America; Steel Barrier Systems Offers an Alternative Solution to Concrete Barriers
eNdoto is very excited to introduce its MDS Barriers, steel barrier systems, to North America, an alternative solution to concrete barriers prevalent in the United States. Extensive research by eNdoto’s R & D Department and working with international highway administrations utilizing... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
eNdoto Exhibits at 46th Annual ATSSA Expo in New Orleans; Show Participation Was Very Strong with Many Potential Pedestrian and Road Safety Partnerships Forged
eNdoto participated in the 46th Annual ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association), Expo on January 31-Feb. 2. At Booth 1341—1343. eNdoto, through its divisions offer all aspects of pedestrian and road safety products and solutions that address the demands and changes of the industry... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
eNdoto Spotlights Its USReflector LED Snow Plowable Pavement Markers; Flush Mounted LED Pavement Markers Offer Bright Day and Night Visibility to Roads
With winter upon us in many parts of the nation, USReflector’s Snow Plowable Pavement Markers are ideal since they withstand treatments of the roads that make them drivable, including snow plowing, sanding and salting. The USReflector’s Pavement Markers also come in Guide Star Intelligent Light models. The built in intelligent light module controls lights intensity and flashing modes designed to activate lights with movement detectors, radar detectors, fog sensors, buttons and others. - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
SignMAST the Newest Division of eNdoto Introduces Aluminum Passive Sign Posts in North America; First to Market with Innovative Long-Lasting Aluminum Roadway Products
eNdoto, adapting to a rapidly changing world, while striving to keep abreast of developing technology is excited to introduce SignMAST to North America, its newest division specializing in customized Aluminum Passive Sign support masts and posts. SignMAST 120 Series are made from aluminum providing... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
eNdoto and EveluxUSA Forge Partnership in the USA as Exclusive Distributors of EveluxUSA; Strengthening Their Leadership in the Market of Next Generation Roadway Safety
eNdoto and Evelux launched into year-2 of their exclusive distributor partnership in the USA as co-exhibitors at the prestigious ATSSA Expo in New Orleans, LA. January 31-Feb. 2. Booth 1341—1343 displayed to all those who participated some of its most innovative pedestrian and road safety... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp