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Capita’s 2nd National Conference Welfare Reform in Scotland - Thursday 23rd February 2012, Edinburgh
The Welfare Reform Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent in January 2012. The introduction of a Universal Credit and the Work Programme will have massive implications for Scotland’s devolved services, citizens and policies. - November 10, 2011 - Capita Conferences
Introducing NewsParticipation.com, the Voice of the Citizen
Exclusive Video Footage of Occupy Boston on NewsParticipation.com The footage is made up of interviews with occupiers telling their personal reasons for joining the protests and a Close-up view of... - November 09, 2011 - NewsParticipation.com
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Roadway Maintenance Services for Interstate-25 HOT Lanes Through Denver
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual roadway maintenance contract for the Interstate-25 HOT (High Occupancy Traffic) lanes that run through Denver, Colorado. Opened in June 2006, the I-25 HOT lanes are traveled by nearly 300,000 vehicles per month. With a current population of 2.8... - November 09, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Judge Larry Axelrood Presides Over Second Largest Veterans Court in the State of Illinois
For close to two years, Judge Larry G. Axelrood has presided over veterans court in the Skokie court house twice a month. This specialty court provides treatment alternatives to incarceration for military veterans who have been charged with nonviolent felony offenses. Since its inception, Judge... - November 09, 2011 - Elect Judge Axelrood
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw Awards Good Samaritans, Law Enforcement Honored at Annual Ceremony at Convention Center
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw honored community members and sheriff's office members at an annual awards ceremony this morning at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. - November 09, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Sandra J. Chow Has Been Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Sandra J. Chow, of Scarborough, Ontario, has recently been included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government Services. About Sandra J. Chow Sandra J. Chow is the Information Systems Analyst for the Ministry of... - November 05, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Jefferson County, CO
Jefferson County Holds Coordinated Election. - November 04, 2011 - SOE Software
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Arapahoe County, CO
Arapahoe County Holds Coordinated Election. - November 04, 2011 - SOE Software
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County Holds Municipal Elections. - November 04, 2011 - SOE Software
MResult Corporation to Sponsor 2nd Annual Life Sciences West Coast Compliance Congress
MResult Corporation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming 2nd Annual Life Sciences West Coast Compliance Congress hosted by CBI in San Francisco, California. At the event, MResult representatives will be showcasing the firm’s Aggregate Spend Solution application. This... - November 03, 2011 - MResult Corporation
Nebraska Regional Interoperable Network (NRIN) Uses MOAT to Improve Information Sharing & Accountability
The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Communications Services Inc. (CSI) are engaged in creating and building the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN). The network is designed to connect the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and dispatch centers across... - November 03, 2011 - Awareity
New Comprehensive and Reliable Records Management Solution for Property and Evidence Tracking
TAB Products Co announced the immediate availability of its new records management software solution for property and evidence tracking, specifically designed to address the unique needs of police departments within their property and evidence rooms. - November 03, 2011 - TAB
New Report Published by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds Few Opportunities for Science Learning in California Elementary Schools
New Research conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International finds Students have little access to high quality science education in California elementary schools. Intense pressure to meet accountability goals in mathematics and English is... - October 26, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Colonel Joseph Bradshaw is the Director of Legal Affairs for Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Colonel Joseph Bradshaw has served as the Legal Advisor for the Sheriff's Office for most of his career. In 1996, he was appointed Undersheriff, where he was second in command under former Sheriff Charles McCutcheon. - October 26, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd to Release New Report Examining Science Education in California Elementary Schools
A new research report, High Hopes – Few Opportunities: The Status of Science Education in California Elementary Schools, will be released for publication and broadcast on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Research for the report was conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International. - October 22, 2011 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Millennium Group Educational Based Website Redesign
Millennium Group, Inc. announces the launch of its new website, designed with a fresh, user-friendly experience and impactful presentation of information regarding its products and solutions. - October 19, 2011 - Millennium Group, Inc.
Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee (JPDEC) Announces Endorsement of Louella Givens for BESE District 2
The Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee (JPDEC) proudly announces its endorsement of Louella Givens for BESE District 2. Ms. Givens has admirably served the parents, students and constituents of both BESE District 2 plus the State of Louisiana during her time on the BESE Board and... - October 16, 2011 - Jefferson Parish Democratic Executive Committee
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Industry Leader Warns More Medicaid Changes to Come
Long term care Medicaid rules are being changed in Illinois to prevent taxpayers from picking up costs for seniors with assets. Long term care insurance industry exec says more changes will be forthcoming. - October 15, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Chief Deputy Mike Gauger and Fire Rescue Chief Square Off in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Mike Gauger has raised the ante against Fire Rescue Chief Steve Jerauld for their fund-raising challenge this year: whoever scores the most funds gets to be the head of the opposing agency for a day. - October 13, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
World Bank-Cities Alliance and Future Cities Institute Visit Christchurch
Reconstruction efforts in Christchurch have been described as world leading following a visit from the World Bank – Cities Alliance and the Future Cities Institute recently. Visiting New Zealand from Washington, DC to speak at the Futures Cities Forum in Auckland, William (Billy) Cobbett,... - October 12, 2011 - Future Cities Institute
DLR Group Selected for Evans Army Community Hospital Renovation
Colorado architecture firm DLR Group was recently awarded design services for the Evans Army Community Hospital Alterations project located at Fort Carson, Colorado. The renovations will take place within the surgical and behavioral health inpatient units at the hospital which serves U.S. Army... - October 09, 2011 - DLR Group
A2L Consulting Releases Environmental Litigation Trial Presentation E-Book
This complimentary litigation e-book is specifically tailored to the interests of energy and environmental litigators, in house counsel and those individuals on litigation support teams working on developing energy and environmental trial presentations. A2L Consulting’s e-book offers real-world examples based on the experiences of the A2L Consulting team supporting related litigation that has led to trillions of dollars in positive case outcomes over a sixteen-year period. - October 06, 2011 - Persuadium
New Cloud Time Management Software Set to Increase Productivity
A new Cloud time management and flexi system released by Bramhall Software House of UK promises to increase employees and managers productivity and reduce carbon footprint. - October 06, 2011 - Bramhall Software House
Conservative Republican John S. Carroll Announces U.S. Senate Run
On September 21st, 2011, John Carroll announced this run for the U.S. Senate from Hawaii as a Republican. Carroll was elected 5 times to the Hawaii State Legislature, had an extensive military career as a jet fighter pilot, an airline captain with Hawaiian Airlines and now practices law in Honolulu. - October 05, 2011 - John S. Carroll
New Website Meet The Sheriff.com is Dedicated Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is highlighted in a new website Meet The Sheriff.com in efforts to enlighten the public of Sheriff Ric Bradshaw’s latest news and events. This new website, although independent from being officially from Ric Bradshaw, brings to light the successes of... - October 04, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw's Threat Intelligence Unit in Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Received the 2011 Florida Gang Unit of the Year Award
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw's Corrections Security Threat Intelligence Unit is responsible for identifying and managing any inmate or group of inmates who present a security risk or otherwise pose a threat to the safe and orderly operation of the detention facilities. This award was presented to the unit on August 2, 2011, at the FGIA Conference in Orlando, Florida. - October 04, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Awards Deputy the Life Saving Award for Saving Motorist
On August 19, 2011, D/S Ian Sowers just completed the midnight shift and was driving home on I-95, southbound in the vicinity of Hillsboro Blvd in Deerfield Beach, when he witnessed a silver Toyota pass him at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle was passing D/S Sower, he noticed the Toyota lose... - October 04, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Packs4Survival.com Offers Assistance to EMS and Community Emergency Response Teams to Prepare for Disaster
Community Emergency Response Team CERT kits are lifesaving tools when placed in the right hands. Community members helping neighbors in a time of need. To encourage community support for Emergency Response Teams, Packs4survival.com offers special discounts on CERT kits. - September 27, 2011 - Packs for Survival
Two More Law of Street Naming and Numbering Training Courses Announced
James Richardson and Aligned Assets team up again to run training courses in the Law of Street Naming and Numbering. - September 23, 2011 - Aligned Assets
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Florida Counties
St. Johns County, Putnam County, and Duval County Hold Special Primary Election - September 23, 2011 - SOE Software
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Mecklenburg County, NC
City of Charlotte Holds Mecklenburg County Primary Election - September 23, 2011 - SOE Software
New SafeMail® New York Mail Screening Facility Enhances Mail Safety to Prevent Mail Terrorism
Improve mail safety with advanced mail screening services and CBRNE detection equipment from SafeMail New York. - September 21, 2011 - The Millennium Group
Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is Awarded the Criminal Justice Leadership Award
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is the recipient of this year’s Criminal Justice Leadership Award. The award was created in 1998, and since its inception has only been presented to one other recipient in 2002.The primary purpose of the association is education through seminars, written materials and... - September 19, 2011 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Xybix is Now on CMAS
Xybix Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract number 4-11-71-0121A. California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) offer a wide variety of commodity, non-IT Services, information technology products and services at prices which have... - September 12, 2011 - Xybix Systems, Inc.
9/11 10th Anniversary Challenge Coin Raising $911,000 for U.S. Military and First Responders via USO and NYPD
COINFORCE.com announced the 9/11 10th Anniversary "Never Forget" Challenge Coin fundraiser benefiting U.S. active-duty military, dependents, veterans, wounded warriors and first responders. COINFORCE.com owners and Retired Air Force Veterans Jordan and Donna Haines plan to help raise more than $911,000 this year for organizations such as the USO, New York Police Department and Veterans of Foreign Wars. - September 11, 2011 - COINFORCE.com
London Libraries Consortium Now Numbers 15 London Boroughs and 3.6m Inhabitants as Merton Joins
Merton announces it has joined the London Libraries Consortium. Started in 2004, the consortium now numbers 15 London Boroughs, almost half the capital’s 32 Boroughs and covering over 3.6 million residents. Lewisham and Kingston-Upon-Thames have also joined in the last 12 months. Anthony... - September 11, 2011 - London Libraries Consortium
Public Works Leaders to Gather at National Infrastructure Renewal Summit
Event to Focus on Funding and Implementation of Infrastructure Renewal Initiatives Essential to President Obama’s American Jobs Act - September 10, 2011 - CraigMichaels Inc.
Mayor Pro Tem Nancy McFarlane’s Small Business Initiative Passes Unanimously
Raleigh City Council Approves Single-Point-Of-Contact Small Business Permitting Process Proposed by Mayoral Candidate. - September 09, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
Florida State Representative William Snyder Receives Florida Sheriffs Association Legislative Leadership Award Honoring His Role in Protecting the Citizens of Florida
Florida Lawmaker and former career law enforcement officer Representative William Snyder receives prestigious award confirming his commitment to work to protect Florida Citizens. - August 31, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Magnolia River and 3-GIS Announce City of Albany, GA to Deploy Express Solution for Pavement Management Program
Magnolia River and 3-GIS, Alabama-based GIS companies, have announced the Public Works Department in the City of Albany, Georgia will deploy Express Solution for the city’s Pavement Management Program. - August 24, 2011 - 3-GIS
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to Hold Online Town Hall
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that she will be holding an online Town hall next week, August 23, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. The town hall will give the residents of Cook County a chance to “Tell Toni” their ideas on the Cook County Budget and engage directly with... - August 20, 2011 - Cook County Government
Versatile Use of Concrete Pipe, Boxes Draws National Acclaim from ACPA
Minnesota highway project recognized with prestigious ACPA Project Achievement Award. - August 20, 2011 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Barron Partners Continues to Invest in Tennessee-Based Company, Choice Solar Solutions
Choice Solar Solution; backed by global clean-tech investment company; Barron Partners, “facilitates” green job growth in Tennessee, with the opening of its East Tennessee branch - August 17, 2011 - Choice Solar and Geothermal
NYCLA Task Force Concludes Judicial Budget Cuts Have Raised the Price for Access to Justice
The New York County Lawyers’ Association (NYCLA) Task Force on Judicial Budget Cuts’ Preliminary Report, approved by NYCLA’s Executive Committee on August 11, has concluded that the $170 million in budget cuts to the New York State Courts has raised the price for access to justice. - August 17, 2011 - New York County Lawyers Association
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC Successfully Represents Northeast Natural Energy as Court Strikes Down Morgantown's Fracking Ban
The Circuit Court of Monongalia County, West Virginia entered summary judgment Friday overturning the City of Morgantown’s recently enacted ordinance banning horizontal drilling and fracking in and around the city. - August 13, 2011 - Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Statement from Alaina Giordano Regarding Latest Developments in Custody Case
Alaina Giordano, the Durham mom fighting both Stage 4 breast cancer and to maintain custody of her two children, comments on the latest developments in her case. - August 13, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Nika Corporate Housing Joins the "GO Furnished Housing" Team
Nika Corporate Housing and GO Furnished Housing Providers Offers Highest Standards, One-Call Access to Best-in-Class Apartments, 35% Savings over Standard Hotel Rates, and Nationwide Reach - August 09, 2011 - Nika Corporate Housing