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US Fire Journal Expanding to Podcasting
US Fire Journal, the leading firefighter website devoted to thoughtful commentary will begin a new podcast dedicated to thoughtfully discussing issues of importance to first responders. - December 09, 2014 - US Fire Journal
Washington D.C. Says Goodbye to Its "Mayor for Life"
Along with the rest of the nation, LEAP, LLC, and LEAP Foundation remember and mourn the loss of Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. - December 06, 2014 - LEAP LLC
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
First Live Video Streaming Over Inmarsat Global Xpress Passes with Flying Colors
First successful live video streaming transmission over Inmarsat's Global Xpress Ka-band satellite service with SD and HD video up to 4Mbps. - December 05, 2014 - Network Innovations
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Lee Charles Fearon
Lee Charles Fearon, of Kennewick, Washington, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Chemistry. - December 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Announcement of a New Book Release Titled "Arpaio De Facto Lawman" as Authored by One of His Top Commanders
A new book authored by one of Arpaio's top chiefs. The author gives a tell all candid insight into the life of this controversial sheriff. A must read for all that are interested in the current politics of this man. - December 04, 2014 - E Travel LLC
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.
ISEA to Honor Christine Branche of NIOSH with Distinguished Service Award
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) will honor Christine Branche, Ph.D., the Principal Associate Director and the Director of the Office of Construction Safety and Health for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), within the Centers for Disease Control... - November 27, 2014 - International Safety Equipment Association
Leon Churchill Discusses the Hurdles That City Managers Often Face
Few jobs are as challenging as being a city manager, which entails overseeing an area’s facilities and resources so that local officials can focus their attention on passing and implementing laws. - November 27, 2014 - Leon Churchill
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.
WeInterpret.net Has Been Awarded the Interpreting Services Contract for Frederick County Government
Maryland Interpreting Services dba: WeInterpret.net has been awarded the Interpreting Services contract for Frederick County Government. This contract establishes an exclusive partnership between WeInterpret.net and Frederick County Government for all sign language interpreting needs within county government. - November 19, 2014 - WeInterpret.net
AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, 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
Palo Alto Partners with Buildingeye to Launch an Online Tool That Displays Daily Updates of Planning Applications
The City of Palo Alto has partnered with Buildingeye to launch a new interactive online tool that allows citizens & business owners to see what new planning applications are proposed for their neighborhood, as well as view a description and map. - November 14, 2014 - Buildingeye Inc.
EmergiTech IP9-1-1 Software Selected as 2014 “Hot Product” by APCO
Software features text messaging capability for 9-1-1 call centers. - November 13, 2014 - EmergiTech, Inc.
Douglas Davison, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Enforcement: Government Agencies Perspectives in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas Davison, Partner, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Enforcement: Government Agencies Perspectives in 2014... - November 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Elizabeth P. Gray, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Enforcement: Government Agencies Perspectives in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth P. Gray, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will be the keynote speaker at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Enforcement:... - November 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
“Government Sales Boot Camp: Best Practices for Success,” an Upcoming Class from the Government Contracting Institute
Attendees learn valuable strategies for working effectively with the Federal Government to see more success in contracting at “Government Sales Boot Camp: Best Practices for Success.” - November 09, 2014 - Government Contracting Institute
Milholland Solar & Electric Joins Industry Leaders in Growing California’s Solar Industry
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB), a 25 year old family owned & operated Solar Power & Electrical Contractor joins the California Solar Energy Industries Association. - November 04, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
A Successful Year for the Huntington Beach City Attorney’s Office
The Office of the Huntington Beach City Attorney releases its 2013/14 Annual Report. - November 02, 2014 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
Odyne Participated in All-Fuels Super Session at the 2014 Green Fleet Conference & Expo, October 29 in Schaumburg, IL
President and CEO Joe Dalum was one of six Fuel Ambassadors in discussion of fuel types. - October 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Six Trucks Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid Systems Delivered to Consumers Energy
Order Includes First System Powering an Under Deck Boss Compressor Truck - October 29, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Robert Renteria, Jim Oberweis, Make Impact in Chicago Schools
Books infuse purpose in the lives of Chicago and suburban youth. - October 27, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their 6th Annual Road Safety - Reducing Casualties Through Education, Engineering and Enforcement Conference
A One Day National Conference: Monday 26th January 2015 – Central London - October 27, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Blue Light Services Collaboration
Wednesday 28th January 2015 - Central London With successful bidders for transformation fund announced in the autumn and insightful learnings now available from existing collaboration programmes, Capita Conferences’ Blue Light Services Collaboration Conference comes at a critical time to... - October 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Colleges Switching to Innovative Student Loan Counseling from iGrad
Students increase knowledge retention with video-based trend. - October 22, 2014 - iGrad
Unbound Medicine Delivers Latest Ebola Guidelines to Mobile Devices Worldwide - Up-To-Date Recommendations Now Downloadable in Free Relief Central™ App
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, today announced the release of Ebola Guidelines, a new resource available as part of the free Relief Central™ mobile app. Ebola Guidelines consolidates and organizes the latest diagnosis, management, and prevention... - October 22, 2014 - Unbound Medicine
Families Devastated by Physician Negligence Protest Lack of Accountability
The Coalition for Physician and Surgeon Oversight (CPSO.co) invites all interested parties to join them at 8:30 a.m. on Monday Oct 20, in front of 80 College St, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) building. From there the group will walk to Queen’s Park to protest Ontario’s lack of accountability for malpractice, and to demand change. - October 18, 2014 - Coalition for Physician and Surgeon Oversight (CPSO.co)
Senator Ron Johnson Scheduled to Visit Waukesha Food Connection
Senator Ron Johnson will visit the Waukesha Food Connection at True Life Church this Friday, October 17, from 4 to 5p.m., according to a church official. Senator Johnson plans to speak with families in need and help volunteer handing out food. - October 15, 2014 - True Life Church
The Visa Centre’s Facebook Page Reaches 100,000 Likes
The Visa Centre, a world leading visa consultancy and processing firm announced today that its Facebook page has reached the 100,000 Facebook ‘likes’ milestone. According to the company, the landmark achievement is the result of the many thousands of satisfied clients who spread the... - October 13, 2014 - The Visa Centre
NASA Selects All Points Logistics, LLC for Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP) V Contract
NASA has selected All Points Logistics LLC for its massive $20 billion Solutions Enterprise Wide Procurement (SEWP) V contract. SEWP V is the fifth iteration of this contract, which is a vehicle for the purchase of Information Technology, Communication, Networking, Security, Conferencing and Audio-Visual products, solutions, and related services. - October 09, 2014 - All Points Logistics LLC
Kayenta Township, Navajo Nation Settles Election Lawsuit Brought Against It by Harrison Tsosie
Navajo Office of Hearings and Appeals confirms settlement requiring Kayenta Township to follow Navajo Nation election and campaign financing laws. - October 08, 2014 - Law Office of Barry Klopfer P.C.
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Rentricity Starts First Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project in Idaho
New projects reflect a growing interest in energy recovery technology for irrigation water pipeline infrastructure. - October 07, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Thursby Releases First Secure, Two-Factor Browser for Android Supporting CAC, PIV, and Derived Credentials
For the last three years, Thursby has been the market leader in CAC/PIV authentication on iOS with the PKard® Reader application and PKard Toolkit. With Android devices on the rise, Thursby has now expanded their expertise in two-factor authentication into the Android market and released two new applications, PKard and PKard Browser. - October 07, 2014 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
CIOReview Magazine Names TechnoGems Inc as One of the 100 Most Promising Oracle Solution Providers in 2014
CIOReview magazine Sep 2014 named TechnoGems Inc as one of the 100 Most Promising Oracle Solutions Providers 2014. The selection panel reviewed the capabilities of thousands of vendors in this space that have skills to tackle complex challenges. The companies featured have showcased an in-depth expertise in delivering integrated and innovative technologies to streamline operations across the Oracle landscape. - October 06, 2014 - TechnoGems
Harold D. Bonds Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Harold D. Bonds of Brandon, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government affairs. About Harold D. Bonds Mr. Bonds has over 35 years experience in the field of government... - October 03, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Thursby Announces Another First with PKard Pro for iOS Supporting Derived Credentials
Thursby Software announces the immediate availability of its PKard® Pro secure browser app on Apple’s App Store and iOS 8 support for all apps. - October 02, 2014 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
National Algae Association Claims That Algae Won't Be Grown in Washington, DC
After over 6 decades of time, and billions of dollars spent at the direction of the Department of Energy and other government agencies, one thing is for sure – algae for fuels will never be grown in Washington, D.C. "The algae production industry does not need lobbyists who have no... - October 01, 2014 - national algae asssociation
Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories Welcomes New Staff and Disciplines - Will Now Provide Forensic Firearms & Toolmarks and Forensic Biology & DNA
Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories announces the addition of two new staff members, and two new forensic science disciplines, to their firm. In addition to forensic document examinations, ink dating, and latent prints, Riley Welch LaPorte will now be offering Forensic... - October 01, 2014 - Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories
US Border & National Security Summit Announced
US Border & National Security Summit: Driving Border Technology & Intelligence Sharing in Homeland Security - October 01, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
iGrad Survey Shows Financial Literacy Leads to Smarter Student Loan Borrowing
College students exposed to financial literacy curriculum borrow less financial aid and are more proficient at money management, according to iGrad’s first annual survey of financial aid administrators. The iGrad survey, with responses from approximately 300 nonprofit and for-profit... - September 30, 2014 - iGrad
DUECO Inc. Promotes Two and Hires Two Team Members
DUECO, Inc., a woman-owned business and the largest independently owned provider of Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks and cranes in North America, announces the following promotions: Bobbie Slater has been promoted to the newly created role of Sales & Production Support... - September 30, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
AFG Group Participates in GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
AFG Group, Inc. recently joined GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program as a Mentor to the Protégé firm, VYD and Associates (VYD). The General Services Administration’s program focuses on encouraging subcontractor partnering relationships and fostering small business growth. - September 30, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their 1st Preparing for the 2015 Elections Conference
A One Day National Conference Wednesday 10th December 2014 – Central London - September 28, 2014 - Capita Conferences
On Behalf of the Dutch Government, IBFD Offers a Training for 31 Selected Partner Countries’ Tax Administration Officers
Mandated by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IBFD offers nine selected African countries a program aiming at strengthening their capacity in tax treaties management. The program includes a training held from 29 September to 3 October 2014 as well as access to extensive information on tax treaties. Countries benefiting from this initiative are Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania (including Zanzibar). - September 25, 2014 - IBFD
Sean Williams Invited as St. Petersburg Sustainability Council Panelist
Sean Williams, lead architect and founder of OT9 Design, a Florida-based architecture firm, is pleased to announce his participation in the St. Petersburg Sustainability Council’s (SPSC) September meeting. The meeting will focus on the proposed Greenlight Pinellas program, exploring the... - September 24, 2014 - OT9 Design