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Children’s Services Conference by Capita Conferences

Thursday 22nd May 2014, Central London About the Event As the demand on children’s centres continues to grow, the importance of delivering universal services alongside targeted interventions for those in need has never been more important. With children’s centres restructuring and... - April 09, 2014 - Capita Conferences

Odyne Hybrid System Endorsed for Allison 3000™ and 4000™ Series

Relationship with Allison Transmission Moves Forward with Agreement Endorsing and Recognizing Odyne’s Unique Hybrid System Globally. - April 08, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

CADVA Honoring U.S. Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana - D. Brent Hardt

U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) will be recognizing US Ambassador, D. Brent Hardt for his engagement on Women’s Issues and his dedication on focusing on Combating Domestic Violence in Guyana. Ambassador Hardt was sworn in as Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on August 18th, 2011 and will be completing his 3 year tour of duty in July. Ceremony is on April 10, 2014 at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. - April 07, 2014 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness

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

DSI's Mobile Device Security for Defense and Government

Defense Strategies Institute Mobile Device Security for Defense and Government is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military and civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. - March 29, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute

AeroGroup is Contracted to Provide Expertise and Services for Possible Acquisition and Re-Transfer of F-16 Aircraft and F-16 Pilot Training

AeroGroup is contracted by Aero Enterprises to provide expertise and services for efforts to assist (subject to approval of the U.S. Government) in proposals for the possible acquisition and re-transfer of F-16 aircraft and F-16 Pilot Training for the Czech Air Force and Slovak Air Force. - March 28, 2014 - AeroGroup

Mobile Awareness Introduces YardTRAQ, Facility-Based Truck TPMS

Mobile Awareness, LLC, releases YardTRAQ™, a truck TPMS yard monitoring system that also works with MobileTRAQ™ Vue. - March 26, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

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

Come and be a Part of Major Change with BSP, Gautam Budh Nagar

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) or Majority People's Party is one of the ideal candidatures, amongst different candidatures for the election of Lok Sabha. The BSP Noida regard its ideology as a movement for ending exploitation of the weaker sections and suppression of the deprived through social and economic change in keeping with the above stated chief aim, and its political activity and participation in governance as an instrument of furthering such a movement and bringing in such a change. - March 21, 2014 - BSP, Gautam Budh Nagar

AFG Group Awarded Major HHS Lease Consolidation Project by GSA

AFG’ Group is awarded the company's third major Washington DC based Federal lease consolidation project in recent years. - March 21, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

URQUi™ Recognized as an Ambassador for Privacy by Design™

URQUi Your Key is a secure SaaS password alternative. URQUi eliminates storing static passwords on servers: users needn’t remember passwords. Using URQUi a free app individuals control their privacy, secure their online presence and protect themselves from identity theft. User-centric URQUi embodies Privacy by Design. A Privacy Focus makes URQUi unique. URQUi does not require users to buy hardware. URQUi keys cannot guessed, stolen or reused. URQUi doesn’t store user information on any server. - March 17, 2014 - Kinesis Identity Security Systems

U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and OSD Leaders in Unmanned Systems to Convene in 2 Weeks at Town Hall Summit in Alexandria, VA

With the newly released FY '14 Budget and the "DoD Unmanned Systems Roadmap," Senior Leaders from within OSD, Army, Navy, and Air Force will join members from academia and industry in a Town Hall forum March 25 -26, 2014 in Alexandria, VA, hosted by DSI, to discuss the next mission critical needs, and steps in the evolution of the use of unmanned systems. - March 13, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute

Mobile Awareness Announces First MobileTRAQ Hardware Upgrade: Obstacle Detection Backing System

Mobile Awareness, LLC, announces first MobileTRAQ™ Vue feature upgrade by integrating the SenseStat® Obstacle Detection Backing Sensor System. - March 12, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC

NAPW’s VIP Woman of the Year Was a Possible Candidate for President of the United States in 2012

Rayna M. Gangi, the National Association of Professional Women’s newest Woman of the Year, once tested the waters to become the first woman to head the most powerful office on earth. - March 11, 2014 - Empowerment, LLC

Black Mondays: Worst Decisions of the Supreme Court (4th Edition)

Inprint Books announced the publication of the revised and significantly updated "Black Mondays: Worst Decisions of the Supreme Court (Fourth Edition)" by Joel D. Joseph. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the foreword for the first edition and it is included in this edition as well. - March 05, 2014 - Inprint Books

All Points Logistics Recognized by Avaya Government Solutions as a 2013 Top New Partner of the Year

All Points announced it has been recognized by Avaya Government Solutions as a 2013 Top New Partner of the Year based on 2013 sales, revenue growth, and new customer acquisition in the federal government marketplace. All Points was honored during the recent Avaya Government Solutions Partner... - March 05, 2014 - All Points Logistics LLC

8th Annual Postdoc Conference and Career Fair Connects Nation's Brightest STEM Talent with Local Companies

The annually held Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will be held on April 24, 2014, at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland. The Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will offer upwards of 500 postdoctoral fellows in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields the opportunity to meet with STEM talent-seeking companies in the Greater D.C. Metro area. - March 04, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.

SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft

JFC & Associates Appoints Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant

John Connell CEO of JFC & Associates appoints Mr. Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant. JFC & Associates have been in the EAM business since 2001 providing value to their EAM clients. JFC has also been an IBM business partner since 2005. With the main office in Boston, today JFC is regarded as one of the pre-eminent services corporations within the EAM Service discipline. - February 21, 2014 - JFC & Associates

Astute Networks to Feature ViSX All-Flash Storage Appliance at Ft Belvoir Expo

Defense and Civilian IT Professionals, Procurement Representatives and Acquisition Personnel to See Firsthand How VISX Meets Need for Fast, Accurate and Secure Data Access. - February 21, 2014 - Astute Networks

Royal Embroider Commissioned to Design and Embroider the Magna Carta for Its 800th Anniversary

Rhoda Nevins, runs Soft Impressions and is a member of the Royal School of Needlework, has been commissioned to design and embroider a ten panel tapestry to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The year of celebration, which starts at Easter will culminate next June with... - February 20, 2014 - SoftImpressions

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

New Book Takes Fresh Look at Climate Change and Environmental Destruction, Yields New Solutions

New book offers a unique perspective and fresh solutions to climate change and the attendant social, economic, and environmental problems that plague our world. Land use is the problem and land friendly monetary reform is the solution. - February 19, 2014 - Geraldine Perry

Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA

ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Capita Announce Details of Their National Transformation in Housing Conference

The Transformation in Housing Conference focuses on new ways to generate income including diversifying into health and social care and the private rented sector. - February 14, 2014 - Capita Conferences

Capita Announce Details of Their National Channel Shift in the Public Sector Conference

This National Conference is perfectly timed to bring the key sectors together to transform public sector services and manage the move to digital channels, following the fourth report on the progress of implementing the Government Digital Strategy. - February 14, 2014 - Capita Conferences

Storage Made Easy Closes Second Seed Round of $1 Million for Its On-Premise Enterprise Cloud Control Product

Vehera LTD which trades as Storage Made Easy has closed an additional $1 million second seed round funding. The financing round was a private placement financing syndicated by IDJ Limited, a UK based specialist advisor in international corporate finance and business services. - February 13, 2014 - Storage Made Easy

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

Weidlinger Hires Associate Principal James Wesevich to Open Texas Office

Wesevich will expand Weidlinger’s commitment to developing business in the state’s thriving energy and commercial markets. - February 06, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

A Forum to Go for Cyber Security and Supply Chain Risk Discussion - Interos Solutions Launches Blog

Interos Solutions (Interos) has launched a blog focused on global cyber and supply chain risks for Governments as well as the private sector – best practices and approaches will be covered, as well as reactions to global current events. - February 05, 2014 - Interos Solutions

AeroGroup Concludes F-16 Pilot Training Contract with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for the Belgian Air Force, Belgian Air Component

AeroGroup Incorporated (AeroGroup), a leading provider of tactical pilot training, completes the F-16 Pilot Training Contract with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for the Belgian Air Force, Belgian Air Component. AeroGroup was awarded the competed contract in October 2007 to supply... - January 31, 2014 - AeroGroup

"India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival

Tech Archival announces the addition of its newly published study on Indian membrane separation technology market titled as "India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 150 page study comprehensively investigates the membrane separation technology market & industry dynamics with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company & economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival

Eavesdropping on Presidents: New Book Details "Lost Conversation"

Written by best-selling author David R. Stokes, "Capitol Limited: A Story about John Kennedy and Richard Nixon" is a meticulously researched and vividly imagined novel based on the true story of a discussion between future leaders that lasted long into the night. - January 27, 2014 - DavidRStokes.com

Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games

Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Capita Conferences Announce Their Tackling Tenancy Fraud Conference – 21st February 2014 - London

The conference provides crucial advice and expertise on effective social housing tenancy fraud practices, to guide you through the changing landscape of social housing fraud prevention, detection and prosecution - January 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences

NAMWOLF’s Comment on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies"

The following is NAMWOLF's Commentary on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies": "The 'Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies &... - January 23, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

AGC of California Announces New Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc.

The AGC of California is excited to announce a new Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc. as of 2014. Ehs International will now be the exclusive in-classroom provider of Safety Training for the AGC of California and its members. This partnership was formed in response to the industries demand for a higher quality and greater supply of safety training throughout California. - January 22, 2014 - ehs International, Inc

Federal Labs, Agencies and Industry Set to Converge in Rockville as 2014 Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer National Meeting Registration Opens

Registration is now open for the 2014 FLC National Meeting. This year's FLC National Meeting will take place from April 21 -23, 2014 at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel. Over the course of three days, hundreds of technology transfer professionals, scientists, and other federal and industry members of the FLC community will partake in various education and training courses, an industry day, and panel discussions all designed to advance their tech transfer knowledge and skills. - January 22, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.

Cannapages Publishes World's First Phone Book of Legal & Regulated Cannabis Shops in Colorado

Cannapages, Colorado's oldest cannabis directory, has released the definitive phone book for the new recreational market, with a list of all current and future stores for 21+ clientele. A recognized staple in the local community, this is the first independent publication for the Denver-based company after years of monthly sections in multiple magazines. The directory also features contributors Ry Prichard, formerly of Kind Reviews, and Herbal Synergy Labs (annual High Times Cannabis Cup). - January 21, 2014 - Cannapages.com

DoD Leaders to Convene for Unmanned Systems Summit

With the newly released "DoD Unmanned Systems Roadmap," Senior Leaders from within OSD, Army, Navy, and Air Force will join members from academia and industry in a Town Hall forum March 25 -26, 2014 in Alexandria, VA, hosted by DSI, to discuss and debate the most pressing mission critical needs, and next-steps in the evolution of the use of unmanned systems. - January 21, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute

David Pond Reappointed by Governor McCrory to NC Board of Examiners

WK Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced that David L. Pond, PE, Executive Vice President, has been reappointed by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Pond was initially appointed to serve in 2007, and with this... - January 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

CipherPoint Partners with DocPoint Solutions to Provide Data Encryption Software to Government and Enterprise Organizations

Reseller relationship enables integrator to offer best-in-class data encryption software to enhance the security of the Microsoft SharePoint environment. - January 15, 2014 - CipherPoint Software, Inc.

Affordable Care Act Compliance for Small Businesses

Small businesses and entrepreneurs concerned about adjusting to new responsibilities and reporting requirements imposed by the Affordable Care Act can take advantage of a free 60-day trial of the services offered by Pinpay Payroll Express. - January 15, 2014 - Pinpay Payroll Express

Free Help Offered to Public Safety Agencies for IPAWS Sign-Up

Galain Solutions, an alert, warning, and mass notification consultancy, is offering to help local public safety agencies become part of new federal alerting initiatives at no charge. Galain consultants will guide agencies through the process of becoming an “alerting authority” for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). - January 15, 2014 - Galain Solutions, Inc.