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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Shelley L. Johnson a Professional of the Year

Shelley L. Johnson has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. - April 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

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

Seattle’s Pine + Minor Apartment Building Receives LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced that the Pine + Minor apartment building in Seattle, Washington, received a LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The $19.4 million, 89,800 square foot urban mixed-use project includes 120... - April 01, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Disclosures for Creative Real Estate Transactions Plus the Greater Phoenix Market Discussion Presented by the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA) 4/14/2014

When the market is changing cycles as it is now, it is even more important that real estate investors understand what is happening in the market. At AZREIA's meeting in April, Mike Orr, Cromford Report, provides expert information on the market. Timing is critical. AZREIA monthly meetings provide new & experienced investors, the opportunity to learn, network and build a success team. Each meeting has 2 presentations, a mini trade show and networking time. - April 01, 2014 - Arizona Real Estate Investors Association

New Appliance and Cabinetry Showroom Features State-of-the-Art Technology and Inspiring Design

Factory Builder Stores announces the grand opening of their new Kitchen Appliance and Cabinetry showroom located at 9715 Burnet Road, Building 7, Suite 100 in Austin, Texas. This new, state-of-the-art showroom takes the appliance and cabinetry shopping experience further by offering a hands-on, interactive venue that both educates and entertains customers. - April 01, 2014 - Factory Builder Stores

Pro-Staff Pest Control Performs Comprehensive Real Estate Inspections

Pro-Staff Pest Control, one of the highest-ranked companies in the Central Florida region, offers customers real estate inspections to ensure the safety of their homes. - April 01, 2014 - Pro-Staff Pest Control

Performance Health Medical Group Offer Clients Expertise in Multiple Disciplines to Ensure Prompt Return to Work

Laguna Hills, CA-based multi-spec approach medicine specialists, Performance Health Medical Group are now offering clients who have been injured at work direct access to leading experts in multiple medical disciplines. The firm’s specialists offer comprehensive understanding in the areas of... - April 01, 2014 - Performance Health MD

Appliance Repair Business in Riverside, CA, Creates Mobile Site to Appeal to Area Smartphone Users

Local appliance repair specialists "Jurupa Valley Appliance Service" partner with the SEO experts at "Prospect Genius" to bring superior appliance services to the greater Riverside, CA areas. - April 01, 2014 - Prospect Genius

Flooring Contractor in Bergen County, NJ, Becomes New Local Resource for Online Shoppers

Local flooring contractors "Integrity Floor Company Inc." partner up with the SEO experts at "Prospect Genius" to bring superior flooring installation, refinishing and repair services to the greater Bergen County, NJ area. - April 01, 2014 - Prospect Genius

Brandon P. Schultz, CPA, PC Comments on Washington's Attempt to Reinstate Necessary Tax Deductions

Brandon P. Schultz CPA PC. - April 01, 2014 - Brandon P. Schultz, CPA, PC

Netball Recognized at 10th Global Happiness Awards in Washington, D.C.

Global Happiness Day started back in Australia on 05/05/05 and is celebrating its 10th year on April 1, 2014. The Happiness Bug has spread and is now celebrated in over 200 countries and islands. Australian Sonya Ottaway, Director of KPMG and President of Netball America will receive the Happy Charity Action Award for her philanthropic work providing opportunities to youth across the USA and inspiring them to be empowered and becoming leaders in their community. - April 01, 2014 - Netball America Inc.

US Cyber Command to Keynote DSI's Cyber Security for National Defense Symposium

LtGen Jon Davis, USMC, Deputy Commander of United States Cyber Command will present the keynote remarks at Defense Strategies Institute's Cyber Security for National Defense Symposium taking place May 13-14, 2014 in Washington, DC. - April 01, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute

Maryland Military and Veteran Women Business Conference Call for Award Nominations

The Maryland Military & Veteran Women Business Conference is currently soliciting nominations for the 2014 Roll Call Awards. The conference is designed to ignite entrepreneurial synergy by bringing together military personnel, business owners, emerging entrepreneurs, organizations, government agencies and the private sector representatives to share best practices and provide resources on how to do business together. - April 01, 2014 - DPN Group, LLC

Advance Healthcare Network to Offer Syndicated Content

ADVANCE Healthcare Network has announced that its content is now available for syndication. Businesses and organizations interested in offering quality clinical updates, specialized healthcare information, editorial and news articles, career tips, artwork, educational resources and more can... - April 01, 2014 - Merion Matters - Parent Company of ADVANCE Healthcare Network

Seegrid Unmanned Walkie Stacker Featured in Robotics Trends

Seegrid, maker of flexible vision-guided automated guided vehicles (AGVs), is profiled in the current issue of Robotics Trends. Seegrid launched the product at MODEX 2014 last week. According to the article, the GWS35 unmanned walkie stacker has the company's patented vision-guided autonomous... - April 01, 2014 - Seegrid Corporation

Magline Teams with Rotacaster to Produce Self Stabilizing Innovative Solution for Last 100 Yards of Supply Chain

Magline, Inc. has developed an innovative lightweight route distribution solutions for the last 100 yards of delivery. Magline, Inc., and Rotacaster, maker of the first multi-directional industrial wheel, have teamed to produce a Self-Stabilizing truck in the U.S. The hand truck is the newest of... - April 01, 2014 - Magline, Inc.

Industrial Journalist Identifies How Manufacturing Execution Systems Allow for Innovation and Manage Variability

Managing a highly configurable product through the manufacturing process can be a daunting task, manufacturing execution systems (MES) with advanced configuration capabilities can help. Industrial journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, authored the feature article in the current issue of Automation &... - April 01, 2014 - TR Cutler, Inc.

System Insights Highlights VIMANA at MTConnect Conference Advancing Data-Driven Manufacturing

System Insights Highlights VIMANA at MTConnect Conference Advancing Data-Driven Manufacturing. - April 01, 2014 - System Insights

TraceGains Webinar Prepares Food Manufacturers for Future Nutrition Facts Labels

TraceGains’ will host a webinar on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 12:00 pm EST co-presented by Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, MS, RD, founder and principal of Food Directions LLC, a boutique government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. Register at:... - April 01, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.

Darkfibers Networks, Inc. Launches KarmaServe.com, a Web Hosting Platform That Contributes Computing Resources to Disease Research

Darkfibers Networks, Inc. uses a unique sales model to draw philanthropic customers to KarmaServe.com, a new web hosting platform. - April 01, 2014 - Darkfibers Networks, Inc.

The Heights Foundation Receives Donation for Performing Arts Hall Sound Equipment

Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music... - April 01, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

Real Estate Company Obtains Tax Exemption on New Company Plane

Company Assisted by Aero & Marine Tax Professionals in Recent Tax Case. - April 01, 2014 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals

Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser & Raffle - Grand Prize $10,000 Cash

The Palm Harbor Library is holding its 1st Annual Fundraiser initiative for a new roof and air conditioners on the property. From this one fundraiser, 62% the ticket sales will be for cash prizes, the remainder goes to the initiative. The estimated cost of the Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" project is $340,000 - $400,000. - April 01, 2014 - Palm Harbor Library

EyeWeb Launches “Triple-O” Delivery of Corporate Safety Eyewear

Cyber Imaging Inc. and affiliate, EyeWeb has launched unique "Triple-O” delivery to enable corporate employers to provide safety eyewear to their employees on every shift at every company location 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The program is the most efficient of its kind. It saves lost... - April 01, 2014 - Cyber Imaging Inc.

"How do I Cultivate Emotional Wellbeing?" On April 8 "Why Shamanism Now?" with Host Christina Pratt

On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how physical health is in fact an interaction of body, mind, spirit, and emotion, with emotion being the most difficult aspect to work with. - April 01, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing

The Downs Group Lists Villas at Shady Brook, a 55+ Adult Community in Langhorne – Yardley – Newtown, PA. Equity Sales Are Increasing.

The Downs Group, an Award Winning Real Estate Team in Langhorne – Yardley – Newtown, PA, has Listed another Equity Villas at Shady Brook Home for Sale in Bucks County, PA. - April 01, 2014 - The Downs Group of Keller Williams Real Estate

Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana Program Highlighted as Best Practice in UNESCO Report

Education can change a girl’s life and that of her family, community and society at large. When women are educated, child marriages and child mortality are drastically reduced. Even primary education alone substantially reduces maternal mortality. To reap these benefits, girls have to stay... - April 01, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation

Sweet Cheeks All Natural Bath & Body Launches Indiegogo Campaign

Fund raised with go toward expanding operations. - April 01, 2014 - Sweet Cheeks All Natural

Older Homes Susceptible to Foundation Disrepair

Many American Homes in Danger of Foundation Problems According to Foundation Expert. - April 01, 2014 - Julian Construction

Safety Inspector Details the Dangers of Foundation Damage

Cracked or Damaged Foundation Walls Can Compromise Structural Integrity. - April 01, 2014 - Julian Construction

Charles Morris, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Basel III Compliance Event

Charles Morris, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP to Speak at KC’s Preparing for Basel III Compliance: The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Calculation and Liquidity Reporting Requirements Live Webcast - April 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Eric Hosken, Partner, Compensation Advisory Partners to Speak at the Knowledge Group's Executive Compensation: What’s in It for Banks Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric Hosken, Partner, Compensation Advisory Partners will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: “Executive Compensation: What’s in it... - April 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Cameron Village Live Rises from the Underground April 25

Free event featuring live music, fashion and food will fill Cameron Village when Daniels St is blocked from Clark Ave to Cameron St on Friday evening April 25. - April 01, 2014 - Cameron Village Shopping Center

Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes

$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

The Brady Bunch Convention is Coming

It has been 40 years since the Brady Bunch taped their last episode but never left the hearts and homes of fans from all over the world. Now, for the first time, Then and Now Events is having a Brady Bunch Convention to celebrate everything Brady. From the show, spin offs, specials and the movie, it is time to bring out the polyester pants suit because this will be a weekend a true Brady Bunch Fan will never forget. - March 31, 2014 - Then and Now Events

3rdRevolution Connects DIY Bloggers with 62.5 Million US Crafters

New Program Invites Top Bloggers to Promote DIY Tutorials, Patterns and Projects to Growing Crafts Community. - March 31, 2014 - 3rdRevolution

Filmmaker Draws from Experience as a Mentor with New Novel

Filmmaker seeks to use crowdfunding and new novel to finish film about the importance of black men mentoring young black boys. - March 31, 2014 - Meroen Press

Dr. Jeffrey LaGrasso Provides the Permanent Solution for Cellulite

The answer to those puckered dimples and lumps on your hips, thighs and buttocks. - March 31, 2014 - Dr. Jeffrey LaGrasso

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

Africa and Afro-Cubans Reunite at Bare Bones

An eagerly awaited documentary of an incredible journey of reunion is coming to Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Two hundred years after they were separated by the horrors of the Transatlantic slave trade, a group of Africans and their lost family in diaspora find each other again. A timeless, universal story of discovery, acceptance and hope for the future. - March 31, 2014 - Unshackled Media

#ITSACYCLETHING - Physician Approved Lifestyle Brand for Teen Girls Partners with Challengers Boys & Girls Club of America

CYCLE has partnered with the Challengers Boys & Girls Club of America in Los Angeles to host a free educational course once a month titled, "#ITSACYCLETHING - Puberty, Periods and Everything Else In Between," which aims to empower and educate teen and tween girls on the changes their... - March 31, 2014 - CYCLE

Peptineo Adds Dr. Yoganathan to Advisory Board to Strengthen Biomaterials Development and Commercialization

Dr. Yoganathan is a SME in the areas of biomaterials and drug delivery - having collaborated and worked closely with thought-leaders in the field such as Dr. Robert Langer, Dr. Kazunori Kataoka, Dr. Michael V. Sefton and Dr. Christine Allen. He is an expert in manipulating material properties to... - March 31, 2014 - Peptineo

Transition2Work Nonprofit Placement Leads to New Skills, Connections, and New Career for Injured Worker

ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, has successfully matched thousands of injured workers with temporary modified duty assignments at its partner local nonprofit organizations. In most cases, a... - March 31, 2014 - ReEmployAbility

Grant Barra Earns Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) Designation

Grant Barra, Managing Partner of Barra & Associates in Illinois has earned the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) professional designation. The LUTCF is conferred only upon those individuals who meet or exceed the exacting qualification standards determined by the two... - March 31, 2014 - Barra & Associates, LLC

Grant Barra Achieves Chartered Leadership Fellow® (CLF®) Honors

Grant Barra's continued commitment to enhance his managerial leadership skills has helped Barra & Associates continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. The Chartered Leadership Fellow® (CLF®) program provides financial services managers with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve... - March 31, 2014 - Barra & Associates, LLC