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Seth Kahan‘s Next Book, Getting Innovation Right, is Shipping Now from Amazon
Seth Kahan‘s third book is available, Getting Innovation Right: How Leaders Leverage Inflection Points to Drive Success. - March 19, 2013 - Performance Development Group
LithSafe Contracted by EPA to Protect Lithium Ion Test Facilities
The US Environmental Protection Agency has contracted LithSafe to develop lithium ion battery test chambers, design emergency response protocols, and create staff emergency training for their NVFEL test facilities. As seen with the recent Boeing 787 incident (among others), lithium (ion) batteries can present a substantial fire hazard. The EPA has deemed it necessary to protect its facilities and workers. These facilities test lithium ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. - March 12, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
Seth Kahan Releases His List of the Top Countries for Business to Invest in the Winter 2013 Edition of HR Certification Institute’s Certified
Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, explores the top five most popular countries that organizations and companies should consider investing in when expanding their businesses worldwide. - March 09, 2013 - Performance Development Group
Seth Kahan Shares His Ideas on Developing and Recruiting Top Level Human Resources Leaders in the Summer2012 Edition of HR Certification Institute’s Certified
Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, delivers an article titled “HR as Business Leaders,” which explores the need for businesses and organizations to seriously consider how they view the integral role of human resources leaders within their framework. - March 07, 2013 - Performance Development Group
Trusted Integration Announces American Data Technology’s Adoption of TrustedAgent for FedRAMP Security Authorization
Trusted Integration (TI www.trustedintegration.com) welcomes American Data Technology Inc (ADTI www.localweb.com) to its list of commercial clients. ADTI adopts TrustedAgent to accelerate ADTI’s FedRAMP security authorization program through GSA’s FedRAMP PMO as a FedRAMP-approved Cloud... - March 06, 2013 - Trusted Integration, Inc.
Seth Kahan‘s Next Book, Getting Innovation Right, Starts Shipping from Amazon March 11th, 2013
Seth Kahan‘s second book, Getting Innovation Right, starts shipping from Amazon March 11th, 2013. - March 05, 2013 - Performance Development Group
Seth Kahan is Interviewed in the Summer 2012 Edition of HR Certification Institute’s Certified
Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, is profiled in the article, “Follow the Leader” in the semi-annual edition of HR Certification Institutes, Certified about how he became one the industries top consultants of innovation and an expert in change. - March 04, 2013 - Performance Development Group
Seth Kahan Conducted a Symposium with Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Michaela Oliver from Rosetta Stone
Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, conducted a symposium with Rosetta Stone’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources Michaela Oliver. Full coverage appears in the most recent issue of HR Certification Institute’s magazine, Certified. - March 02, 2013 - Performance Development Group
Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Workhouse Arts Center and SmartWeb Marketing Team Up to Win a Google Grant for Building Online Awareness
Google has awarded a Google Grant to the Workhouse Arts Center, a 501c3 nonprofit arts center located in the historic former prison in Lorton, Virginia. SmartWeb Marketing, a Google AdWords consulting services firm, will manage the Google Grant, a $10,000 per month, in-kind advertising donation... - February 18, 2013 - SmartWeb Marketing, LLC
IonSense to Present Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART®) Analysis for Rapid Drug Screening at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 65th Annual Meeting
IonSense will present its DART-MS technology for rapid screening of urine samples using solid phase microfiber probes, enabling sample inspection for drugs of abuse in minutes. This is the first time IonSense will exhibit at the AAFS meeting, February 18-23, 2013 in Washington, D.C., Booth 405. - February 14, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.
Wireless Innovation Forum Members Update Popular Top 10 Most Wanted Wireless Innovations List
Innovation List to Drive Future Activities - February 08, 2013 - Wireless Innovation Forum
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC, Managing Partner Named Winner of Lexology / International Law Office 2013 Client Choice Awards for Telecommunications Law
Attorney, Jonathan S. Marashlian, selected as the Winner of the 2013 Lexology / International Law Office ("ILO") Client Choice Awards for Telecommunications Law in the USA and Canada; named overall winner for Telecommunications Law in the USA. - February 08, 2013 - Marashlian & Donahue, LLC
DC School Reform Now to Host Webinar on School Quality for National School Choice Week
DCSRN will host a webinar to inform parents about the characteristics of school quality. - January 29, 2013 - DC School Reform Now
Planet Technologies Receives 100% Ratings in 10 of 13 Categories in Latest Microsoft Survey. Company Beats Overall National Microsoft Partner Average by Nearly 30%.
Planet Technologies, the leading Microsoft IT consulting and services partner, announced today that they have received 100% scores in 10 out of 13 survey areas in the latest Microsoft Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) survey. Most notably, Planet received 100% for customer satisfaction, customer loyalty... - January 23, 2013 - Planet Technologies
Million Puppet March Returns to DC for Presidential Inauguration Parade
Million Puppets announced that the Million Puppet March is returning to Washington, DC, for the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 as part of their ongoing efforts to show support for public broadcasting. Participants can also march virtually using social media and the... - January 19, 2013 - Million Puppets
HubShout Announces Winners of 2012 Online Marketing Scholarship
Three outstanding students selected from a pool of impressive candidates. - January 18, 2013 - HubShout
Herzog Paints First Contemporary Abstract Portrait Painting of President Barack Obama for His Inauguration Day 2013
The First Presidential Portrait Painting of Barack Obama for Inauguration Day 2013. - January 15, 2013 - HBT
Fashion Social Network
Homeland security involves personnel casting bodies in environments that require invasive monitoring. These environments are sometimes affected with chemical and biological agents that are harmful to the personnel and can limit their focuses and concentrations. The Fashion World Media announces the development of fashion social network in Home-Land Intelligence Systems Technology “H-LIST,” a wearable detection outfit to realize a social security network “SSN." - January 11, 2013 - The Fashion World Media
TechnoSource Wins GSA Blanket Purchase Agreement to Provide Microsoft Email as a Service to Government Agencies
TechnoSource, LLC, announced today that it is one of 17 companies awarded blanket purchase agreements (BPA) to provide email as a service (EaaS) from the U.S. General Services Administration. Among the awardees, TechnoSource is the only company providing U.S. pricing for Microsoft’s Office... - January 10, 2013 - TechnoSource, LLC
Planet Technologies Becomes the First Microsoft AOS-G Partner in the United States. Agreement Enables Planet to Sell Office 365 Licenses Directly to Government Clients.
This week, Planet Technologies executed the Microsoft Office 365 Agreement for Online Services for Government clients (AOS-G) becoming the first Microsoft partner authorized under this new program. In an effort to provide greater access for procurement and support due to the rapid adoption of... - January 10, 2013 - Planet Technologies
DC Based Limousine Company Expects Big Boost in Business During Inauguration Festivities
DC’s International Limousine Service Specializes in Chauffeuring High Profile Clientele and VIPs - January 10, 2013 - The Kane Company
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC Announces Expansion of Information Privacy and Data Security Practice
Marashlian & Donahue, LLC, a Washington, D.C.-area Telecommunications and Information Technology law firm, announces expansion of its Information Privacy and Data Security practice. - January 07, 2013 - Marashlian & Donahue, LLC
Kane Company Announces Major Staff Restructuring
Executive Staff Changes Intended to Streamline Expanding Operations - December 20, 2012 - The Kane Company
Annapolis, MD Stager Recognized as ASP Stager of the Year
Barb Perez, Owner and Lead Design Stylist of Wall to Wall Home Staging in Annapolis, Maryland, was recently recognized as ASP Stager of the Year by industry leaders. - December 19, 2012 - Wall to Wall Home Staging LLC
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patrick A. Heelan of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Patrick A. Heelan Dr. Patrick A. Heelan has over 45 years experience in the field of... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for College Students from Aroopy
If your kids are coming home for the holidays, why not give them a gift that’ll make their college life more comfortable? Bright colourful ottomans from Aroopy make a thoughtful gift for college students as they’re sure to lighten study sessions and liven up student rooms. Inspired by... - December 04, 2012 - Aroopy Inc
High-Profile Homicide is a Tragic Reminder That Domestic Violence Can Impact Anyone
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) ask communities to use yesterday’s homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City to shine the light... - December 03, 2012 - National Network to End Domestic Violence
DynCorp International Hosts Elicitation and Rapport Training
DynCorp International (DI) will be hosting an elicitation and rapport training seminar at their Phoenix Training Center in Alexandria, Va. The three-day session will be held December 17-19, 2012, and is offered as a part of DI’s extensive training and intelligence business. - November 29, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
The Fashion World Media Announces the Patent Publication of Its Fashion Social Network Platform
The fashion world media patent app. provides a support system to enable a contributory user interface for submitting at least an image and for accessing social communication activity data relating to contributory fashion images using electronic devices to connect to a server machine operable for providing social media services. The social media services comprises fashion social media; fashion social network; fashion communication environment; and model media environment. - November 24, 2012 - The Fashion World Media
DC Based Muslim Charity Changes Perception of Muslims in the US - Partnering to Feed Hundreds of Needy Families in the Nations Capital
American Third Pillar Charities partnering with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and the House of Praise, ATPC will package “meal boxes” consisting of a full turkey with all the trimmings. The boxes will be delivered on Wednesday evening to preselected families across the District of Columbia. The Muslim organization is changing public opinion of Muslims in the US through community work/service. - November 21, 2012 - American Third Pillar Charities
PlacesOfUSA.com - Open for Public Use After Pre-Launch Testing
For anyone looking for a one-stop online guide on the cities and states of the United States of America, PlacesofUSA.com is it. This brand new sites provides the perfect source for people who are looking for a sleekly designed website that provides detailed and accurate information about the U.S. and its states, territories and cities. - November 21, 2012 - Places Of USA
Winter Sale: Low Prices and Free Shipping on All Entrance Mats
With guaranteed low prices and free shipping for all online orders, Eaglemat.com invites businesses to save on all entrance mats and other facility safety products this winter. - November 13, 2012 - Eagle Mat and Floor Products
Male Sexual Abuse Conference in New York City November 15-18 at John Jay College
The 13th International MaleSurvivor Conference will be held in New York City from November 15-18 at John Jay College. It is the only conference of its kind that brings together survivors, psychologists, social workers, academic researchers, members of the law enforcement community, and friends of the cause to share information regarding their efforts to help survivors of sexual abuse. Currently, it is believed that at least 1 in 6 males are sexually abused before the age of 16. - November 12, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
On Veteran’s Day, Dunrobin Releases Unique Children’s Book on US Navy Blue Angels
Being a Blue Angel takes children behind the scenes with the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. “Being a Blue Angel” shows kids all the jobs the Blue Angels do, from the pilots to the maintenance crew, and more. And uses the real Blue Angels to inspire children towards science and math education, team sports, positive life choices and their dreams. This is the first book for children to ever take this approach. - November 05, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
DCIA & CCA Announce INVESTING IN THE CLOUD Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit. - October 21, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
DCIA & CCA Announce BROADBAND NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit. - October 21, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence is a diamond level sponsor of the 20th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®. The residential and commercial fencing contractor is donating temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the Hunt Valley, Maryland event. - October 20, 2012 - Long Fence
DCIA & CCA Announce CLOUD COMPUTING WEST 2012 Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Strategic Business Summit - October 17, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Linda Ann Myers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Ann Myers, M.D., of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Linda Ann Myers Dr. Myers has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. She is an... - October 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
An Exhibition of Artworks by Kat Kronick Thursday, October 11, 2012 L2 Lounge, Georgetown, DC
No Easel, No Brush: Experientialism - Kat Kronick, a DC fine artist, calls her style of painting "Experientialism." It is based in reality and is a straightforward effort to "seize the moment" of life. No easel, no brush - just paints flowing in their intimate relationship with canvas. These living experiences give birth to the colors, textures and shapes, which come together to create each individual work of art. - October 04, 2012 - Kat Kronick
GlobeShift & BeThePeace Join Hands in Washington D.C. for the International Day of Peace on Sept 21st
GlobeShift (www.globeshift.com) – the creator of Global Om 108, and BeThePeace (www.bethepeace.com), an organization synchronizing groups from around the world in a global meditation for the International Day of Peace – are joining forces in Washington, D.C. to produce two in-person events on Friday, September 21st: (1) BeThePeace at Luminous Warrior @12noon; and (2) Global Om 108 at the Lincoln Memorial @6pm. - September 21, 2012 - GlobeShift, LLC
Renowned Value Investor Reveals His 4 Secrets for Investment Success
Investing Daily senior analyst Jim Fink publishes new investment report, Undervalued Stocks at Your Doorstep: The Four Secrets to Picking Great Stocks. - September 18, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
Dave Tourje — L.A. Aboriginal Film, Accepted Into Film Festivals Internationally
Short Film, "L.A. Aboriginal", the mini documentary by Dolce Films on the life and art of native L.A. artist Dave Tourje is being accepted into major film festivals worldwide. The film features some of his art-legend friends Chaz Bojorquez (godfather of Graffiti Art, MOCA, Vans, etc.),... - September 13, 2012 - Dave Tourje Studios
The “Greenest” Homes in Arlington
Arlington Designer Homes Builds the Only Two Gold-Level Certified Green Homes in Arlington - September 13, 2012 - Arlington Designer Homes
Marine Corps Orders Suicide Prevention Study
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is set to launch a two-year long psychological autopsy research study for the U.S. Marine Corps, the goal of which is to translate research findings into more effective prevention strategies. Researchers will conduct in-depth interviews with friends,... - September 12, 2012 - American Association of Suicidology
Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
South African Wines, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty five of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, South Africa will be showcased at the 7th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 8th & 9th 2012 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration of the culture, food, wine and music of South Africa. - August 28, 2012 - Grayhaven Winery