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New Online Training for Building Partnerships in Support of Tribal Youth

Native professionals who require development opportunities have a new source for training without traveling. Indian Country Training Institute (ICTI), a subsidiary of Native owned and operated Lamar Associates, is rolling out a number of new online courses at OJJDP's Online University, suitable for... - May 15, 2014 - Lamar Associates

Project’s Recommendation for Executions Criticized by Prof. Banzhaf // One Recommendation - Which Follows His Lead - is Half Right, But Others May be Impossible, He Says

The Constitution Project's just released a massive report entitled "Irreversible Error," about the whole process of capital punishment, makes a few recommendations for improving executions, but one - which followed his lead - is only half right, and two may be impossible, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - May 10, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf

Capita Conferences Announce Their Social Housing Finance Event, 14th July, London

This event explores how greater freedoms are being utilised to diversify income streams and fund the maintenance and building of social housing. - May 10, 2014 - Capita Conferences

Odyne Systems, LLC Taps John Deere Electronic Solutions Inverters to Drive Electric Motors for Quiet, Efficient Work Sites

Same System that Powers John Deere Equipment, Provides Power to Drive Electric Motors with Engine Off in the Odyne System, Delivering Zero Emission, Fuel Efficient Performance. - May 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secure a Dismissal of Indictment and All Charges Against Poker-Playing Lawyer Ralph Pecorale

Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secured a Complete Dismissal of All Charges Against Its Client Ralph Pecorale, Rendering the prosecution and case against Pecorale a Nullity. - May 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC

Botched Oklahoma Execution - Prof Banzhaf Proposes a Simple Alternative // It May be Possible to Avoid Problems of Lethal Injections, He Suggests

Oklahoma's badly botched execution, in which an inmate - according to several newspaper accounts - writhed in pain from a "blown" vein line before finally dying 43 minutes later from an apparent heart attack, is only the latest in a long line of problems and failures from using lethal injection as a method of capital punishment, notes public interest law professor John Banzhaf, who suggests an alternative. - May 03, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf

Odyne Systems, LLC Named a 2014 IQ Innovation Quotient Award Winner by Biz Times Magazine

Company’s Unique Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Recognized. - May 01, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC Will Host a Series of Comprehensive Grant Proposal Development and Readiness Workshops in Southwest Florida

Kirk's Consulting Services of Fort Myers, FL will offer a comprehensive summer series of grant proposal development and grant funding research workshops for community and faith-based organizations and the general public in Southwest Florida. These workshops will teach specific skills needed to find and successfully secure grant funding, and will educate and empower staff and volunteers to aid in improving their organizations and communities likelihood of success. - April 30, 2014 - Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC

Odyne Systems, LLC Awarded $776,000 Agreement by Electric Power Research Institute Under a California Energy Commission Grant to Retrofit Trucks

Program to Retrofit Large Trucks with Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems will be Performed under California Energy Commission Grant ARV-11-013 with the Electric Power Research Institute. - April 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Duluth’s New Bunten Road Park Playground is Open

State-of-the-art playground in Duluth - April 30, 2014 - City of Duluth

Black Twin Cities Announces First-Ever Candidate Endorsements

Black Twin Cities is proud to announce its 2014 candidate endorsements for two local, Twin Cities metro offices. These endorsements represent the first in Black Twin Cities' history and these candidates personify the company's mission to encourage economic development in Minnesota's changing communities. - April 29, 2014 - Black Twin Cities

AFG Group Welcomes Fred Clements, Jr., PE to the Washington, DC Office

AFG Group, Inc., a leading, award-winning construction management and relocation firm, announces that Mr. Fredrick D. Clements, Jr., PE has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office. AFG welcomes Mr. Clements as the newest member of its Federal portfolio management team where he will be... - April 28, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

Odyne Systems, LLC Partners with Allison Transmission’s Midwest Distributor, Inland Power, to Deliver on $45.4 Million Contract

Department of Energy Program Administered Through the Electric Power Research Institute to Apply Over 120 Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems to Trucks Throughout North America - April 24, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel

Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute

DDA Seeks Businesses and Tenants for "Suite Spot @ Sugar Hill"

The City of Sugar Hill Downtown Development Authority is recruiting businesses and tenants for sought after downtown area. Come grow with the City of Sugar Hill. - April 23, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill

Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran

Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona

Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions

The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization

Federal Labs & Industry Partners Aim to Accelerate Innovation for Economic Impact at the 2014 FLC National Meeting

This year's FLC national meeting, from April 21 - 23, in Rockville, Md., aims to accelerate innovation for economic impact. This year's agenda features: technology transfer training courses; a human element panel; over a dozen agency and industry exhibitors; accomplished keynote speakers; and various networking opportunities for industry and tech transfer professionals. - April 09, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.

OneRain Announces Sponsorship of ALERT Users Group 25th Flood Warning Systems Symposium

OneRain Incorporated announces that it is a Platinum-level sponsor for the ALERT User Group's 25th Flood Warning Systems Training Symposium, which will be held May 6-9, in Reno, Nevada. This nationally known and respected training symposium event has been held since 1982, and brings together many... - April 06, 2014 - OneRain Incorporated

Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey

Double-amputee Rob Jones to complete extraordinary feat April 12 in San Diego. - April 03, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

D.C.'s Historic First Libertarian Primary Tuesday

There are 4 political party primaries in Washington, D.C. Tuesday - Democrats, Republicans, Statehood Greens, and for the first time Libertarians. Libertarians have 7 candidates on the ballot in 7 races, mayor, Congress, Shadow Senator, Shadow Rep, City Council at Large, Ward 3 city council, Ward 6 city council, and a write in candidate for City Council chair. DC allows same day registration for those not registered. Others may ask for special ballots to vote in the primary of their choice. - April 01, 2014 - D.C. Libertarian Party

Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core

Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado

Eye On US Education, an Education "Watchdog" Network, Has Organized the "War on Common Core" National Demonstration

The "War on Common Core" is a national protest rally against the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. All statements that will be presented at the event are directed to each State Legislature. - March 31, 2014 - Eye On US Education

CSU Industries to Survey Prospective Channel Partners at the SIA Summit 2014

CSU Industries, a leading third-party provider of critical IT support services, announced today that Dean Hale, Director of CSU’s Channel Operations, will be attending the Service Industry Association’s 2014 Summit, the 29th Annual World Executive Summit for Service Leaders on March 30... - March 28, 2014 - CSU Industries

NewStart Solutions, L3C Publicly Announces First Test Pilot Program with the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Police Department

NewStart Solutions, L3C, a Wyoming Low-Profit Limited Liability “Social Benefit” Company with operations in Colorado Springs, CO has formally introduced a new enhanced SaaS-based “Crowd Sourced Crime Fighting” solution called “CrimeSuspect.NET”. - March 27, 2014 - NewStart Solutions, L3C

NewStart Solutions, L3C Introduces CrimeSuspect.NET, a New “Crowd-Sourced Crime-Fighting” Solution

NewStart Solutions, L3C, a Wyoming Low-Profit Limited Liability “Social Benefit” Company with operations in Colorado Springs, CO has formally introduced a new enhanced SaaS-based “Crowd Sourced CrimeFighting” solution called “CrimeSuspect.NET.” - March 27, 2014 - NewStart Solutions, L3C

Matt Fecteau for Congress

Matt Fecteau of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking the democratic nomination for the 1st district of Rhode Island. - March 25, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress

Citizens for Responsible Trails Organized to Address Stevens Creek Trail Issues

Citizens for Responsible Trails announces a neighborhood advocacy group that was formed to provide public input into the Stevens Creek Trail issue. - March 15, 2014 - Citizens for Responsible Trails

Arc 3 Communications to Offer Social Media Training Seminar for Local Government Officials

Program Educates Local Officials about Key Social Media Platforms - March 14, 2014 - Arc 3 Communications

SANS SCOLT Luncheon Fosters Leadership for Southern Region Language Educators

The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Memphis, TN, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among leaders of the 14 state associations in the SCOLT region. The theme of the 2014 Leadership Luncheon is "Strengthening the Corps: Building Leadership Across the SCOLT Region." - March 11, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning

Top Quality Plants, Individuals Honored by ACPA

QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits. - March 04, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project

Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

DUECO Inc. Recognized with Wisconsin Governor’s Trailblazer Award

Award Recognizes DUECO as a Successful Third Generation Business Owned/Operated by Female Relatives of the Founder. - March 03, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.

Government Contractor The Arcanum Group Makes a Splash with CEO Waters

The Arcanum Group -- a Denver-based provider of IT, staffing and program management services to government agencies -- participated Feb. 22 in the 2014 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Colorado fundraising event. - February 28, 2014 - The Arcanum Group

Andrew Streetman of Vysion Technology Solutions Selected to Attend Ohio State of the State Address

Streetman, Who Will Attend the State of the State Address in Medina, Ohio Monday Night, Looks Forward to Hearing Governor Kasich’s Plans for Small and Medium Businesses and Education - February 26, 2014 - VysionTech

California Small Businesses Adjust to Affordable Care Act Compliance

Small businesses are a huge driver of California's economy and their ability to adjust to new ACA regulations is vital to the underlying financial health of the state. - February 24, 2014 - Pinpay Payroll Express

Capita Conferences Announce Their Local Government Finance Conference – 24th April 2014 – Central London

Attend this important event to effectively prepare for the challenge of funding social care, the welfare reform programme and discontinuation of the council tax transitional grant scheme. - February 23, 2014 - Capita Conferences

ACPA Honors Safest Concrete Pipe Plants, Companies

Prestigious national awards recognize excellence in workplace safety. - February 21, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

Capita Conferences Announce Their National Local Government Complaint Handling Conference – 28th March 2014 – Central London

Conference highlights include best practice case studies on how to develop a streamlined effective complaints procedure, moving to a two stage process to speed up resolutions and how to share the learning from complaints to inform service delivery. - February 21, 2014 - Capita Conferences

High Ranking Government Officials and Top Counsels to Continue Capacity Building Discussions on the Legal and Commercial Aspects of Public Private Partnerships

Neoedge, the leading corporate events organiser has successfully organised the gathering of the most important personalities who are involved in the in shaping the future of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) projects in Africa. The 4-day workshop, entitled “Legal and Commercial Aspects of... - February 21, 2014 - Neoedge Pte. Ltd

Carolyn A. Cohee Selected as One of Only 50 Round Table Members by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication

Carolyn A. Cohee, of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Parker Specialty Jumpsuit Invention

Ida P., Iowa resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to present information about her Parker Specialty Jumpsuit concept to potential licensees. An innovative and highly functional product that could save lives, the Parker Specialty Jumpsuit features... - February 16, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.

Daniel Levine: Municipalities Are Embracing Important New Trends

The trends expert is seeing a rise in the number of trends being adopted by cities. - February 07, 2014 - Daniel Levine

Federal Laboratories and Industry Partners Receive Prestigious Honors in Technology Transfer for Leading Innovations

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is pleased and proud to present the 2014 FLC National Awards for excellence in technology transfer. Honorees of these awards are exceptional federal agency and laboratory employees and industry partners that have demonstrated a great deal of dedication in their technological fields. The innovative technologies that these individuals and groups see through to the marketplace help to boost the U.S. economy and benefit everyday life. - February 06, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.

Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland

Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC

SANS Inc. Announces New Version of Language Lab Software Compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1

SANS Inc., the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, has just released Version 14.0 of the Sony Virtuoso™ and Sony Soloist® digital language lab software. A key element of this software update is compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Operating System (OS). - February 05, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning

Security Solutions International (SSI), Provides Training for Major Transit Systems and Agencies on Improvised Explosive Devices

Having successfully trained more than 1000 Federal, State and local agencies, SSI, the nation’s premier Homeland Security training company is now diversifying by providing major transit systems with security training and awareness programs on explosives and active shooter threats. - January 29, 2014 - SSI

Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games