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Little Change in Alcohol Related Fatalities in Last 13 Years
Millions Spent on Advertising with Slight or No Results. - August 26, 2014 - AC3
State of Jefferson to Present Declarations at State Capitol
First Two Counties Enter Declarations to Separate from California. Representatives of the State of Jefferson movement will submit two declarations from Modoc and Siskiyou counties to withdraw from the State of California. - August 22, 2014 - State of Jefferson
April L. Price Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
April L. Price of Jemison, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in local government. About April L. Price Ms. Price is the Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Wilton, Alabama. She is... - August 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Chelten Benefits Group Announces Major Medical Carrier Offerings
General Agent now offers High Deductible Health Plans with Supplemental GAP plans through Michigan Brokers. - August 15, 2014 - Chelten Benefits Group
KshemTech Media Participated in the mGovernance Event of FICCI, Govt. of Gujarat
KshemTech Media, the leading IT Company of India was one of the delegates of the recent event conducted by Govt. of Gujarat, namely, mGovernance, one-day international-level seminar at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. - August 08, 2014 - KshemTech Media Pvt. Ltd.
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Marin’s New Emergency Operations Facility - County’s Emergency Services Building Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 518.5 kW solar power system at Marin County’s New Emergency Operations Facility in San Rafael, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the County’s new solar panel system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving millions in utility costs in the years to come. - August 05, 2014 - SolarCraft
Judge Approves Agribusiness' Supporter's Candidacy in North Texas
Judge Arthur Ware recently approved, without contention, Trenton Garza’s Declaration of Write-In Candidacy for Justice of the Peace No. 3 in Potter County, Texas. - August 01, 2014 - Trenton Garza for Potter County Justice of the Peace No. 3
McGraw-Hill Professional Chooses Unbound Medicine to Deliver AccessMedicine® to Mobile Clinicians - New App Leverages Institutional Capabilities of the Unbound™ Platform
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care announces the availability of McGraw-Hill Professional’s AccessMedicine App powered by the award-winning Unbound Platform. Now subscribers can download trusted resources to iOS and Android® smartphones and... - July 31, 2014 - Unbound Medicine
Trenton Garza Files Declaration of Write-in Candidacy
Trenton Garza filed for candidacy as a write-in candidate for Justice of the Peace No. 3 in Potter County, Texas. - July 31, 2014 - Trenton Garza for Potter County Justice of the Peace No. 3
Jeff Schreve’s From His Heart Ministries Agrees to Provide Content for Liberty Quest Foundation’s Streaming Faith Initiative for the BOP
Federal prisoners have access to MP3 players but only commercial secular music is made available to them for a fee. From His Heart Ministries is joining with Liberty Quest Foundation to bring audio ministries to prisoners no matter what their faiths for no cost. - July 31, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Baylor Grad, Agribusiness Supporter Announces Intent to File for Candidacy for Potter County Justice of the Peace No. 3
Trenton Garza announced on July 15, 2014 his intent to file for candidacy as a write-in candidate against incumbent Judge Gary L. Jackson. Mr. Garza is a noted young leader in the Baylor community, has interviewed with HuffPost Live and NBC News on social and political topics, and supports agribusiness initiatives. - July 30, 2014 - Trenton Garza for Potter County Justice of the Peace No. 3
Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation
Executions: Judge Says Use Bullets, Banzhaf Says Use Pills / Firing Squads Are "Foolproof" But "Brutal," Says Federal Judge - Pills Work Better, Says Prof. John Banzhaf
Arizona's botched execution, the third in a row using lethal injections according to numerous press reports, has raised questions of how the death penalty can best be administered, especially with manufacturers prohibiting the use of their drugs for such a purpose, and reported restrictions on certain injectible drugs used in executions. - July 28, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Plant Tour Reinforces Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure
July 15 tour of Denver-area concrete pipe plant for state officials addresses critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 25, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
CSU Industries Hosts Technology Seminar – Exclusive Training and Networking Event for Customers
CSU Industries, a leading third party support and solutions provider for companies worldwide, hosted an exclusive training and educational event on Monday, July 7. Customers from around the country gathered at CSU headquarters in NY for a day filled with stimulating classes and peer-based... - July 18, 2014 - CSU Industries
DUECO Inc. Hires Josh Bakaturski as Road Service Mechanic for Illinois
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, and material handlers in the country, has announced the appointment of Josh Bakaturski as Road Service Mechanic, supporting customer needs in Illinois. Bakaturski... - July 17, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Accela Engage 2014: Startup Pioneers of Open Data to Converge in San Diego
The Open Data movement is primed to fundamentally shift the paradigm on how citizens interact with their governments. This will be the primary focus for the upcoming gathering of government officials and tech startups: the Accela Engage 2014 conference in San Diego, CA from Aug 4th-8th. As of now,... - July 17, 2014 - Buildingeye Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Association Supports New York Legislation
Legislation calling for increased awareness for the importance of long term care planning was endorsed today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - July 16, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Eco Sciences, LLC in Leesburg, Florida Announced Today That Their New SolarOrganite® Septic Waste Treatment Facilities is Now Available for Installation Here in Florida
In order to help to protect Florida's waters, lakes, rivers, streams and springs, Eco Sciences, LLC has come up with a new low cost solar environmental friendly technological solution that will meet all State and Federal regulations and will also reduce the current cost of septic waste disposal to septic tank pumping and septic waste hauling companies so that any new regulations does not hurt their business. - July 14, 2014 - Solarorganite, LLC
Opponent Turns Campaign Manager in District 7 U.S. House Republican Primary
With a contested primary in Congressman John Mica's district heating up, Candidate Don Oehlrich gains ground in straw polls. Now, Oehlrich has hired one of his former opponents, to manage the campaign. Zechariah Blanchard, the new campaign manager, considers himself a Liberty minded Statesman, and Oehlrich calls himself a Tea Party Statesman. - July 11, 2014 - Oehlrich for Congress Committee
Plant Tour to Underscore Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure
July 15 tour of Denver area concrete pipe plant for state legislators will address critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 11, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
AFG Group Wins New York Construction Award for Outstanding MWBE
AFG Group was presented with the Outstanding MWBE Award at this year’s New York Construction Awards, based upon the company’s demonstrated accelerated growth and business expansion. In 2013, AFG’s overall revenues grew 17%, with New York City based revenues reaching $3.5M, a more than 50% increase over the previous year. - July 08, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) 2014 Nominating and Endorsing Convention: Candidate Recommendations
Saturday June 14, 2014, Nashville Tennessee. The Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA) held its nominating and endorsing convention for the 2014 Tennessee State House and Senate Races. - July 03, 2014 - Tennessee Republican Assembly (TRA)
Hon. Michael A. L. Balboni Joins Rivkin Radler
Hon. Michael A. L. Balboni has joined Rivkin Radler as Of Counsel, and will be working with their clients in the areas of cyber, financial and energy-related security, public safety, healthcare, and government relations. He served in the New York State Assembly for 8 years, was appointed as the first Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and later became Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security Advisor the state. - July 02, 2014 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
Ministry of Transportation, Ontario is Revolutionizing Contract Administration with Aurigo Software Technologies
Ministry of Transportation, Ontario deploys Web-Based Contract Management Services (WBCMS) by Aurigo Software Technologies - June 29, 2014 - Aurigo Software Technologies
AFG Group Receives CMAA Metro NY/NJ Project of the Year Award for M/W/DBE Firms
AFG Group is honored to receive Project of the Year Award from the Association’s CMAA Metro NY/NJ Chapter. The award recognizes AFG’s outstanding Construction Management practices for an $8.8 million interior renovation on the Brooklyn Municipal Building, serving NYC Department of Finance. - June 24, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Developing Commercialism in Local Government Event
Capita Conferences 3rd Developing Commercialism in Local Government Conference is well timed to drive forward the delivery of innovative services and transformational outcomes as councils reach the half-way point for scheduled austerity measures. Showcasing forward thinking councils who are pioneering creative measures to protect frontline services, our conference comprehensively explores the new era for commercial local authorities. - June 19, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Texas Bar Webcast - Drugs Minus Two: New Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Proposed new federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases will be the subject of the next Texas Bar CLE webcast to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Houston trial attorney Grant Scheiner and El Paso criminal defense attorney Cori... - June 18, 2014 - Scheiner Law Group P.C.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Unveils Plans for 2014 Road to Recovery Conference
October 5-8 event in San Diego will be transformative experience for wounded veterans. - June 18, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Capita announce Integrating Health and Social Care Conference - 25 September, London
This timely event is an opportunity for peers to share transferable learning on combining health and social care services from around the UK and maximise the quality of patient care going forward. - June 18, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
DUECO Inc. Promotes Tony Holscher to Service Center Supervisor for the Western States
Tony Holscher, Appointed to Lead Service Operations for the Watertown, South Dakota Branch. - June 10, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
MassBigData.org Wins Best of Category in Government Websites in 2013 Horizon Interactive Awards
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's MassBigData.org website, produced with Polar Design, just won "Best of Category" in the Government Agency category of the 2013 Horizon Interactive Awards. The web site connects big data companies, job seekers and innovators in Massachusetts with unique social media and interactive features. - June 10, 2014 - Polar Design
Christine Birdsall Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christine Birdsall of Troy, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of law enforcement and public safety. About Christine Birdsall Ms. Birdsall has 3 years experience in the law... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) to be Honored with "Good Scout" Award 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY) as the 2014 “Good Scout” at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Senator Enzi for his outstanding service in supporting Scouting... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Rentricity Completes City of Barre In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery System
Innovative 12 kilowatt installation manages pressure while creating clean electricity within drinking water solid pipe infrastructure. - June 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
DUECO Inc. Names Judie Taylor CEO and Marikris Coryell COO
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has named President, Judie Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Marikris Coryell,... - June 02, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Multi-Million Dollar Low-Carbon Investment Programmes to be Coordinated in Europe
Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, and the Lower Silesia region in Poland will coordinate their multi-million dollar investment programmes to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Climate-KIC has announced a ground-breaking agreement with the... - May 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Fecteau, Tran, and Lynch - Reaching Across the Aisle in Rhode Island
Democrat Matt Fecteau for Congress, Republican Stan Tran for Congress, and Republican Cormick Lynch Campaign Committees will be coordinating in the coming months to foster bipartisan dialogue, debate, and discussion. Each camp is concerned more than ever with the partisanship here in Rhode Island... - May 23, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Contract Logix, LLC Announces the Release of Their New Request Module to Optimize Revenue from Sell-Side Transactions
Contract Logix, LLC is announcing the release of their new contract request module. This addition to their software will empower self-service sales teams by allowing them to automatically generate contracts that are strictly governed by their customers’ business rules. This greatly simplifies and shortens the sales process, which leads to faster revenue recognition and a more efficient use of expensive and often under-staffed legal teams. - May 21, 2014 - Contract Logix, LLC
PPI Group Welcomes the Topcon Technology Roadshow to Portland
PPI Group announces the arrival of the Topcon Technology Roadshow on June 4 and 5, in Portland, Oregon. The custom 52-foot mobile solutions center will roll into town to showcase the latest construction, survey, civil engineering, architecture and design technologies in a hands-on educational environment on a 23,000 mile tour across North America. This live learning experience will feature demonstrations and presentations by industry experts from Topcon, Autodesk, Bluebeam and PPI Group. - May 17, 2014 - PPI Group
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
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
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