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New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Gets Fifth NJ Congressman to Co-Sponsor Proposed Federal Legislation

During meeting with NJCTS, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen also congratulates District 11 constituent and Ridge High School graduate T.J. Stanley on winning a 2012 Children’s Scholarship. - July 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

World’s Lowest Priced Gigabit Capacity Wireless Bridge, with 99.999% Availability at a $9,999.90 Price, is Featured in Lightpointe’s "Five 9’s for Five 9’s" Promotion

LightPointe's HyBridge outdoor broadband wireless bridge is the world’s lowest priced Gigabit Ethernet link capable of “five nines” link availability (99.999%) and is specially priced this month at US$9,999.90 MSRP. - July 05, 2012 - LightPointe Communications, Inc.

trainlu, LLC is Eligible for Funding Under the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. trainlu, LLC is eligible for funding under the Firefighter... - June 21, 2012 - trainlu, LLC

GOSS Congratulates Guildford Borough Council for Website Success

GOSS Interactive congratulates Guildford Borough Council for receiving 3 stars in the Socitm Better Connected 2012 report. - June 21, 2012 - GOSS Interactive

Deep South Fire Trucks Inc Delivers 4 Brush Trucks to Arizona Departments

Deep South Fire Trucks Announces delivery of 4 new brush trucks to Tubac Fire Distrcit (3) and Rio Rico Fire District (1). - June 16, 2012 - Deep South Fire Trucks Inc

City-Driven Job Fair Exceeds Expectations

Hundreds Attend “Marlborough Works!” Job Fair - June 16, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman Helps NJCTS Gain Joint Resolution for Rutgers Sharing Repository

Top representative from New Jersey 16th legislative district also presents New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders with Governor’s Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month proclamation. - June 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Cong. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Honored by Honorary MBA in Entrepreneurship

Yorktown University announced today that it will confer an honorary M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship on U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., for his work as sponsor of the "crowdfunding" provisions in Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. The Act allows small businesses and other... - June 14, 2012 - Yorktown University

Southern University Baton Rouge Offers a New Online Degree Program: Executive Master of Public Administration

Southern University Baton Rouge increases online degree program offerings with the addition of Executive Master of Public Administration - June 13, 2012 - Education Online Services Corp

DogsBite.org Launches Maryland Dog Bite Victim Advocacy Web Page in Support of the Court of Appeals Ruling

Individuals and organizations can stay informed by joining the email list and weigh in by using materials provided on the advocacy web page to support the Court's ruling. - June 08, 2012 - DogsBite.org Incorporated

New Report Outlines a More Affordable Route to Transforming Public Services

Results of five-year investigation suggests public sector managers and politicians should shift their focus from ‘leading’ to ‘helping’ - June 07, 2012 - Adaptation Ltd

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Will Celebrate Marlborough’s New Downtown Park

Media and public invited to attend June 11 event. - June 04, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Zylpha Opts for Cloud Technology to Automate Local Authority Legal Panels

Legal systems company Zylpha has launched a cloud-based legal panel automation system specifically for local authorities. The authorities use the panel system to manage the distribution of legal cases to specialist panels of barristers representing them. Zylpha’s new Panel Management System automates this process completely and delivers high quality management information to users on the progress and cost of cases. - June 01, 2012 - zylpha

MTR Gaming Group Receives Permanent Ohio Gaming License

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has satisfied all conditions of the Ohio Lottery’s conditional license and has received its permanent license to install and operate video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) at its Scioto Downs racetrack in Columbus, Ohio. - May 23, 2012 - MTR

Brian Hannan and Mark Hurley's "Electronic Water Distribution System O&M Log" is Now Approved by DEP for Use in Florida

Brian Hannan and Mark Hurley's "Electronic Water Distribution System O&M Log" was recently approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for all districts within the State of Florida. Brian Hannan and Mark Hurley incorporated features above and beyond Florida... - May 22, 2012 - Brian Hannan & Mark Hurley

MaleSurvivor Urges Brooklyn DA Hynes, Ultra-Orthodox Community to Protect Survivors of Abuse

Dr. Richard Gartner, past president of MaleSurvivor and a world-renowned expert on the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse, issued a statement today calling on Brooklyn DA Hynes and the ultra-Orthodox community to do more to protect the victims of the sexual abuse scandal that has erupted over the past week. - May 21, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Extreme Makeover Main Street

The Upper Main Alliance Business Expo Makes Simple the Hackensack Rehabilitation Plan. - May 20, 2012 - Upper Main Alliance

POLICYfinder Hits Latest Milestone with 4,000 Policy Documents

POLICYfinder, the UK’s comprehensive and dedicated online policy portal, provides organisations with access to a one-stop-shop of the latest policy information. - May 16, 2012 - POLICYfinder

Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club Presents Vin Gopal and Frank Larocca, Candidates for Monmouth County Committee Chair

The Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club will host a meet and question session of the candidates, Vin Gopal and Frank LaRocca, for Monmouth County Democratic Committee chairman. - May 15, 2012 - Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club

Geosemble Release Integrates Social Media with the Latest Satellite Imagery

Geosemble’s newest software release allows users to find relevant location information from social media and news and display it on the latest satellite imagery. - May 11, 2012 - Geosemble Technologies

TEAParty911.com Founder Endorses Bob Bagley in Texas HD-3

TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, has come out in support of Bob Bagley in his bid for the Texas House of Representatives in District 3. - May 11, 2012 - TEAParty911.com

“Marlborough Works!”: City to Host Free Résumé and Interview Workshop

May 30 event will prepare job seekers for their next step, with tips and advice from career experts. - May 11, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Police Shooting Tournament to Give Big Cash Prizes

Action shooting competition will award $80K in cash prizes to top shooting law officers - May 10, 2012 - Dawn Goldman

Congressman Leonard Lance Holds Roundtable Discussion with Families Affected by Tourette Syndrome

Constituents from District 7 who utilize the programs and services of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome talk at length about TS legislation. - May 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

The 2012 GSA Training and Expo

Magic Logix to attend the 2012 GSA Expo in San Antonio. - May 05, 2012 - Magic Logix

Capita Announce Their 3rd National Conference on Self-Financing for Social Housing - Monday 16th July 2012 - Central London

Following the devolution of the housing revenue account (HRA), Capita’s Self-Financing for Social Housing Conference provides the opportunity to learn how to embrace new freedoms and manage the risks and challenges of this new system. - May 05, 2012 - Capita Conferences

The Kansas House of Representatives to Recognize the Kelsey Smith Foundation®

The Kansas House of Representatives will be presenting a certificate to Missey Smith of The Kelsey Smith Foundation® - May 02, 2012 - Kelsey Smith Foundation

Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is Making Environmental History in Virginia by Launching an A500 Rocket® Model Food Composter, the First One in the State

The Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is making environmental history in Virginia by installing an A500 Rocket® model food composter, becoming the first Salvation Army soup kitchen in the nation to use this cutting-edge technology. The unit was provided by a grant from Birdsong Peanuts to the Salvation Army and it uses peanut hulls and wood chips as bulking agents for composting. - May 01, 2012 - NATH Sustainable Solutions

Training Academy Offering Workshops for New Oil & Gas Agents in The Shale Plays

American Right of Way Academy announced today that more training is needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - April 30, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates

Under the Shadow of the Amendment One Vote, National Brands, N.C. Employers and Top Government Officials Show Support for the LGBT Community

With the vote on Amendment One only three days after the OutRaleigh street festival in downtown Raleigh, some significant contributors to the North Carolina economy, including nationally recognized companies, are showing their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by... - April 29, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh

Prof. Wijnen, Counsel to the Academic Chair, IBFD, Appointed Officer of the Order of Oranje-Nassau for His Contribution to the Development of International Tax Law

Prof. Wijnen, Counsel to the Academic Chair, IBFD, appointed Officer of the Order of Oranje-Nassau for his extensive contribution to the development of international tax law, which resulted in reinforcing the recognition of the Netherlands as an important country in the field. - April 29, 2012 - IBFD

"Staying Safe" 1st Annual Out of School Summer Jam

Detroit Chief of Police Ralph L. Godbee, Jr. will be the Keynote speaker at "Staying Safe" 1st Annual Out of School Summer Jam and will be honored for his 25 years of Dedicated Service to the City of Detroit. - April 27, 2012 - Soaring Eagles Alternative

Joel Kotkin to Deliver Keynote Address at 2012 Economic Development Forum on May 9

Forbes Columnist Will Speak at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Forum and Launch of Triangle Talent Attraction Campaign - April 26, 2012 - Wake County Economic Development

Hart Rank Announces Parseous Systems and Availability of Patented Cognitive Radios for SCADA, Positive Train Control, Oil /Pipeline, Rural Farm and Military Applications

Hart Rank announces Parseous Systems and its patented technology line of cognitive radio products. The FCC approved, true plug-and-play technology that requires no towers, spectrum licenses or monthly fees; delivers up to 30 miles distance per radio; operates in mobile environments; and is immune to interference. The products are manufactured in the U.S. Key users are power companies for SCADA, rail for Positive Train Control (PTC), oil and pipeline, rural farm operations and military. - April 25, 2012 - Parseous Systems, LLC

Where the War on Women is Coming From

The hundreds of pieces of legislation that have flooded state and federal governments, all seemingly shaming modern women, appear illogical during a crucial election year. Make sense of all the anti-pill and forced ultra-sound bills with a new book on the market. - April 23, 2012 - Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd.

Capita Announces Details of Its 11th Managing Elections at a Local Level Conference – Friday, 22nd June 2012, Central London

Capita’s 11th Managing Elections at a Local Level Conference is taking place on Friday, 22nd June 2012 in Central London - April 21, 2012 - Capita Conferences

District 12 Constituents with Tourette Syndrome Discuss Federal Legisation with Congressman Rush Holt

The Kowalski and Silvers families, as well as the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, thank the Congressman for being one of the 37 co-sponsors for bill H.R. 3760. - April 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Capita Announces Details of Open Data Conference - 18th (and 19th) June 2012 - London

Capita's Open Data Conference is taking place in Central London on Monday 18th June 2012, with a half-day workshop on Legal Essentials for Data Protection the following morning (Tuesday 19th June 2012). - April 19, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Capita’s 5th National Customer Insight in Public Services Conference – Thursday 31st May 2012, Central London

Capita’s 5th National Customer Insight in Public Services Conference is taking place on Thursday 31st May 2012, Central London - April 19, 2012 - Capita Conferences

Village of Norridge Announces Green Committee and Schedule of Earth Week Clean-Up and Recycling Events

The Village of Norridge is pleased to announce the formation of its first-ever Green Committee. The group is comprised of volunteer residents who were appointed by village president, Ron Oppedisano. The Green Committee plans to raise residents’ awareness about current green and... - April 14, 2012 - Village of Norridge

Maati Ke Rang - Silver Jubilee Celebrations of 7 ZCC of India Starts at Panchkula from April 13 2012

The silver jubilee celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres Under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 13th to 16 April, 2012 at Parade ground, Panchkula, Haryana, India. - April 13, 2012 - North Zone Cultural Centre

Rentricity Awarded NYSERDA Funding to Develop Wastewater Energy Recovery Designs for NYCDEP Facilities

Rentricity Inc., the New York City-based renewable energy company, has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop energy recovery product designs for wastewater treatment plants. Rentricity will be working with the New York City... - April 10, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.

Institute for Truth in Accounting Hosts Balanced Budget Talk

The full cost of a proposed bill is rarely presented to legislators in Illinois. - April 06, 2012 - Institute for Truth in Accounting

An Exhibit of The History of Maine Labor Mural

Exhibit: The History of Maine Labor Mural - Shows the famous labor mural by artist Judy Taylor that was removed from the Maine Department of Labor by Governor Paul LePage. A vivid testimony to the debate on where art and politics meet. April 22 to May 6, 2012. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM. Panel discussion with union officials, artists, and academics on Saturday, April 28, 1:30-2:45 PM. - March 30, 2012 - Lawrence History Center

Retirement Doesn't Really Mean Retirement for Dekalb County Court Icon Oretha Brown-Johnson

After 24 years of dedication, Oretha Brown-Johnson celebrates her retirement from the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office and the announcement of her new path. Impacting the lives of the people in her community has been an innate behavior of Oretha for well over 30 years. On March 30th, she closes the final chapter on one area in her life and starts a new book for the next area of her life. - March 30, 2012 - Oretha For Clerk

TEAParty911.com Founder Endorses Matt Beebe in Texas HD-121

In a surprise announcement today, TEAParty911.com’s founder, Michael Kinzie, announced his personal endorsement of Matt Beebe for the Texas House of Representatives in District 121 in the San Antonio area. Prior to today’s announcement, Kinzie had never before formally endorsed any candidate since his involvement in the TEA Party dating back to April 15, 2009. - March 19, 2012 - TEAParty911.com