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Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Housing Allocations Conference – Tuesday 19th May, 2015
Developed in response to the introduction of Universal Credit and Welfare Reform, the National Housing Allocations Conference provides an unparalleled forum through which to explore the latest innovations in housing allocations. Highlighting the benefits of effective partnership working,... - March 13, 2015 - Capita Conferences
VeriPic Hosts the 2nd Annual Digital Evidence Conference in Pasadena, CA
The second annual Digital Evidence Conference for the law enforcement community will be held at the Hilton Pasadena Hotel, April 27 & 28, 2015. The conference will focus on the best practices and implementation of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) for Law Enforcement Agencies. - March 06, 2015 - VeriPic, Inc.
AFG Group Awarded 5–Year Construction Management Contract by GSA Region 3
AFG Group was awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to provide CM services to GSA’s Mid-Atlantic region. - February 28, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
New Law Firm Finance Conference Addresses Changing Business Models, Financial Strategies
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) will present its Finance Conference for the Legal C-Suite May 17 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The one-day event will focus on cutting‐edge management, profitability, innovation, strategic and leadership topics in law firm finance. Advanced education and C-level speakers will offer solutions for busy law firm finance professionals. - February 26, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
Attorney Mitchell L. Feldman Named to List of Seven Figure Lawyers™
Feldman Law Group, PA, is proud to announce that Managing Partner Mitchell L. Feldman has been honored with a place on the exclusive list of Seven Figure Lawyers™ after his recent court victory. Mr. Feldman successfully represented Lizeth Lytle against Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., in a class... - February 24, 2015 - Feldman Morgado, P.A.
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Adam Van Grack Selected as Chair of U.S. Olympic Center of Excellence
Adam Van Grack, one of Longman & Van Grack's Sports and Recreation Law attorneys, has been named Chair of the Potomac Whitewater Racing Center (PWRC), the largest U.S. Olympic Center of Excellence for canoe and kayak racing. Funded with private donations as nonprofit entities, U.S. Olympic... - February 23, 2015 - Longman & Van Grack, LLC
FLC Aims to Reach New Peaks with Tech Transfer at Its 2015 National Meeting in Denver
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) will be hosting its 2015 national meeting in Denver, Colorado, from April 28 - 30 at the Embassy Suites Denver. This three-day event will feature technology transfer education and training courses, an FLC Awards presentation and luncheon, and an industry day with a technology needs panel featuring representatives from several Fortune 500 companies. - February 23, 2015 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
New Obama Immigration Law and Court Injunction Seminar for Immigrants and Families by Attorney Zulu Ali
Attorney Zulu Ali is conducting a free informational seminar on the Obama Executive Action and the impact of the recent federal court decision. - February 23, 2015 - Law Office of Zulu Ali
West Jordan Planning Commissioner Announces Intent to Run for City Council
West Jordan Planning Commissioner Zach Jacob has announced his intent to run for the 3rd district seat on the West Jordan City Council, currently occupied by Ben Southworth, who has indicated that he will not be seeking a third term in the office. “I’m excited at the prospect of... - February 14, 2015 - Zach Jacob for West Jordan City Council
Marion County Selects Group Benefit Services as Employee Benefits Third Party Administrator
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) announces that Marion County, Missouri has selected GBS as its Third Party Administrator (TPA) for Marion County’s new self-funded health plan as of February 1, 2015. It is projected that this important decision will result in significant savings for the... - February 11, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Senate Proposal Would Cut, Freeze and Stabilize Motor Fuels Tax Revenue
Today, the N.C. Senate released a proposal that takes an important first step to ensuring our roads and bridges remain safe and our transportation system remains stable. This proposal would cut the current motor fuels tax rate by 2.5 cents per gallon from the current rate of 37.5 cents, freezing... - February 11, 2015 - Professional Engineers of NC
Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation enables wounded warriors to participate in therapeutic filmmaking workshop. - February 03, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Petition from the Amy Bennett Foundation Quickly Gains Support
Petition Calls on Wyoming State Senate to Pass HB 0085 and Give Bicyclists Three Feet of Room. - February 02, 2015 - Amy Bennett Foundation
FLC Announces 2015 Award Winners: Honoring the Best of Technology Transfer
This year, the FLC national Awards Committee is pleased to recognize more than 25 labs-and even more individuals-for their technology transfer achievements. The Federal Laboratory for Technology Transfer (FLC) is recognizing 15 labs for excellence in technology transfer, a six-lab interagency partnership, and a state and local economic development project. In addition, the FLC named an Outstanding Technology Transfer Professional, a Rookie of the Year, and three Laboratory Directors of the Year. - January 29, 2015 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Brazoria County Successfully Launches Use of Electronic Pollbooks
Brazoria County, TX adopts the AskED ePollbook to save voters time and taxpayers money in 2015 and 2016. - January 28, 2015 - Robis Elections, Inc.
"How to Plan for a Blizzard (or Major Storm)," 2010, eBook Published by Amazon Digital Services, Authored by Dr Joseph S Maresca - Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer
"How To Plan For A Blizzard (Or Major Storm)" by Dr Joseph S Maresca is about the classic hazards and unique critical steps to take in order to prepare adequately and respond to a major blizzard event. The ebook covers things like road paralysis, hypothermia,contingency planning, disaster recovery, roof collapse, school closings and even snow day learning packets. The ebook is available now on Kindle.[ASIN: B00IFSSDMQ] - January 28, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Indianapolis Firm VP Receives Fulbright Specialists Award
Steven E. Wallis, PhD, vice president of the Indianapolis-based Center for Evaluation of Science in Policy, has been selected to lead a Fulbright Scholars program this summer at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transitional Economies in Halle, Germany. Wallis' appointment was announced by the U.S. State Department and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. - January 26, 2015 - Center for Scientific Analysis of Policy, LLC
Phase 1-Outdoor Park & Fitness Trail Completion Celebration at Wellness Center
Announcing a celebration event for the completion of Phase 1 of an Outdoor Park and Fitness Trail at the Wellness Center located at the Historic LAC+USC Hospital Campus. This effort converted a bleak concrete area surrounding the hospital into a beautiful setting for enjoying nature and encouraging exercise. - January 24, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Check Out The Village of Springville's New Website Built on 360 CMS
The Village of Springville is a rural community located 45 minutes southeast of Buffalo in Western New York within the southern tip of Erie County. Take a look at their new website built on 360 CMS. - January 24, 2015 - 360 Professional Services Group
Cyma Orchids Donates Orchids to Brea City Leaders to Honor Their Dedicated Service and Welcome Newly Elected Council Members
Cyma Orchids donated over 35 fresh orchid plants to Brea City School Board Members, Brea City Staffing Officials and newly elected Brea City Council members as way to thank and honor them for their service in 2014 and welcome the newly elected City Officials. - January 19, 2015 - Cyma Orchids
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc., to Offer a Dedicated CNG Vehicle and Refueling Unit as a Package
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. (CDP) is pleased to offer BRC FuelMaker® technology, packaged with its Advanced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle retro-fit systems. - January 16, 2015 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
Capita Conferences’ Children’s Centres Event Announced – 25/26th February, Central London
This conference offers transferable best practice on achieving a balance between universal and targeted services, improving health outcomes and maximising services for vulnerable families. - January 16, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences' Tackling Child Exploitation Event Announced - 27th February, Edinburgh
Key speakers will give strategic updates and practical guidance on combatting CSE by preventing digital exploitation, improving cross agency partnership working and utilising education services. - January 16, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Clean Economy Series: DFW Turns Trash to Treasure with Zero Waste
While it may not sound sexy, Zero Waste holds potential to create jobs and boost the economy while also protecting the environment. It is a movement that has exploded over the last few years, becoming popular and even trendy in local government (San Francisco, Austin, Dallas), business (Apple, Whole Foods) and individual household levels. - January 08, 2015 - Zero Waste Advocacy Group
Leading Theory of Constraints Experts Focus on Business, Industry, Government and Healthcare at the TOCICO Intensive How-to Labs Conference from February 9-12, 2015
The Theory of Constrains International Certification Organization (TOCICO) announces that a cadre of world leaders in the Theory of Constraints (TOC) will be facilitating Intensive How-To Labs focusing on business and industry as well as personal and organizational change. - January 05, 2015 - TOCICO
Veteran Owned Business Project Named a Top 100 Champion in the 2014 Small Business Influencer Awards
Nationwide network of nearly 300,000 veteran owned business supporters and over 20,000 members named a Top 100 Small Business Champion. - December 30, 2014 - eWareness (dba VeteranOwnedBusiness.com)
IR Defense Corporation Answers the Call for a Low Cost, Military Grade Thermal Monocular. Introducing the World’s Most Cost Effective 640x480 Resolution Thermal Monocular
IR Defense Corporation today announced the worldwide release of the IR Patrol family of thermal monoculars ( http://www.irdefense.com/irp-main.html ). The world’s best priced, 640x480, military grade monocular combines the high quality BAE thermal core with advanced electronics in a rugged,... - December 24, 2014 - IR Defense Corporation
Patricia L. Blake Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia L. Blake of Agua Dulce, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law enforcement. About Patricia L. Blake Ms. Blake has over 31 years experience in the law enforcement field. - December 24, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Hemophilia Foundation Statement on Donor Deferral Policy Change and National Blood Monitoring System Established
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today they are revising the current blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men (MSM) from a lifetime ban to a one-year deferral and implementing a national blood surveillance monitoring system. “The policy announced today... - December 23, 2014 - National Hemophilia Foundation
Chabad of Melbourne CBD Lights Menorah at Parliament of Victoria
Victorian Premier joins Rabbi Chaim Herzog to join Chanukah Festivities at Parliament House. - December 17, 2014 - Chabad of Melbourne CBD
Innovative Mobile Library Apps for Axiell's Library Customers
Axiell has formed a unique partnership with SOLUS, which will bring enhanced mobile benefits to Axiell library customers and will provide library patrons with a state of the art, platform-independent mobile library app. - December 14, 2014 - Axiell
Datarecovery.com, Inc. Recovers Data from Sunken Laptop to Assist in Jack McAtee Missing Persons' Case
Datarecovery.com, a world leader in computer forensics and data recovery, was able to recover potentially important data from an extensively damaged laptop computer owned by Jack McAtee. On September 18th, McAtee crashed his car into Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. McAtee is bipolar... - December 12, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Washoe County Proclamation to Protect Nevada's Wild Horses and Burros
On Dec 9, the Washoe County Commission signed and unanimously voted in favor of the Resolution for Wild Horse and Burro Protection in Northern Nevada. Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund joins in the celebration of this momentous occasion as it prepares for the launch of a cooperative agreement between the State of Nevada and local and national non-profit organizations to humanely manage the historic Virginia Range horses. - December 10, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Chabad of Melbourne CBD to Light Menorah at Parliament House of Victoria
Special Guests to include Victorian Premiere The Hon. Daniel Andrews, Graham Smorgon AM and Rabbi Joseph Gutnick - December 10, 2014 - Chabad of Melbourne CBD
Jesse Copelan Announces Campaign for Georgia State House District 120
Jesse Copelan, retired attorney and Senior State Court Judge of Putnam County, announces that he will run for election to the Georgia House of Representatives for the 120th District, previously held by Representative Mickey Channell. Copelan was born and raised in Greene County and graduated from... - December 09, 2014 - Copelan for State House
KL Translations Offers Professional Government Translation Services
KL Translations helps government bodies to access accurate, professional, cost effective and timely translation services. - December 07, 2014 - KL Translations
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Testifies at Mayor-Elect Bowser’s Public Engagement Forum
This week, Dr. Clayton Lawrence was invited to speak at a public engagement forum to provide insight into key areas of concern for the health and wellness of D.C. citizens as a new mayoral administration takes office. - December 06, 2014 - LEAP LLC
What is an Emergency Alerting Consultant, and Why do You Need One? New White Paper from Galain Solutions Released.
Galain Solutions, Inc., an emergency alerting consultancy, has released a new white paper titled “Emergency Alerting Consultants: Hidden Risks, Costs, and 7 Essential Consultant Qualities.” The free White Paper answers common questions that public safety officials and campus emergency managers frequently encounter in emergency alerting initiatives. - December 04, 2014 - Galain Solutions, Inc.
Local Governments Across the Country Are Meeting the Mandate for Operational Excellence Through Applications of the Theory of Constraints
In 2014, at the TOCICO International Conference in Washington DC, Kevin Fox presented an overview of the significant impact of the improvement projects he has led in the states of Utah, Hawaii and Texas, each of which has led to the wide-scale adoption of Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles in those states. The implementations have led to high levels of operational excellence and saved local governments millions of dollars. - December 03, 2014 - TOCICO
AFG Group Awarded 5-Year Construction Management BPA by GSA Region 4
The U.S. General Services Administration Region 4 awarded AFG Group a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for construction management services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will involve Federal office buildings, courthouses, border stations, and laboratories. - December 01, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
FLC Launches Business Resource Tool, FLCBusiness: Boosting Our Economy by Leveraging Federal Laboratory Resources
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) announces the launch of its latest business resource tool, FLCBusiness. FLCBusiness is a comprehensive database designed to aid business development and accelerate technology transfer for industry, agencies, and academia. - November 24, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on New NYC Legislation Restricting Enforceability of ICE Detainers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has power to detain and remove persons without valid immigration status. Most of the cases are referred to ICE by local agencies. New York City decided to stop this practice by adopting legislation limiting the cooperation between NYC agencies and ICE. - November 18, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Revolutionary New Drug Detection Field Test, Instantly Detects All Illicit Drugs Using Amphetamines
Drug Lab 118 Ltd, has launched a unique and patented drug test which can instantly detect the presence of all amphetamines used in the production most illicit substances and designer drugs where an amine is present. - November 18, 2014 - DRUG LAB 118
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada
Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014
On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference
Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
"A Detroit Rebirth" by Dr Joseph S Maresca Published '13 by the Amazon Digital Publishing Company and Available on Amazon/Kindle
"A Detroit Rebirth" by Dr Joseph S. Maresca specifies practical strategies for reconstituting the city after a loss of population and a significant decline in revenues made worse by the Great Recession of '08. This book could be a factor in reconstituting the city back to its former stature. - November 08, 2014 - Dr Joseph S Maresca