With over 55 million students in grades K-12 this year, how do administrators make sense of what really impacts student achievement? Data Ladder's new whitepaper, It's Not Just K-12: Understanding Data-Driven Decision Making with SLDS and P-20 Initiatives, explores how data quality tools are making an important impact on the future of education. Understanding the role of data quality and record linkage tools is fundamental in evaluating a smart data quality program, and will be helpful for government entities in developing programs for improved academic achievement. ...

Renovations Group, Inc. has hired Jim Baker as the Project Manager for its Elkhorn location. Baker will oversee all production based out of Elkhorn for the Renovations Group, Inc. family of businesses. He resides in Belvidere, Illinois, and brings 35 years of residential and light commercial construction experience to the Renovations Group team. Renovations Group, Inc. is the parent company of four award-winning divisions offering a full range of residential and light commercial remodeling and design-build construction services: Owner Assisted Remodeling provides ...

Expanding its San Diego footprint and adding nearly 300,000 square feet to its portfolio, Parallel Capital Partners, Inc. has acquired a three-building Class A office complex in Sorrento Mesa - San Diego's premier technology hub - for $72.5 million. Parallel purchased the project, known as Wateridge Plaza, in a joint venture with Equity Group Investments, a Chicago-based private investment firm founded by famed entrepreneur Sam Zell, from a partnership of Beacon Capital Partners and C-III Realty. The broker for the seller was Adam Edwards, Eastdil Secured. Originally ...

TITUS, a leading provider of security and compliance solutions for email and documents, is pleased to be a Presenting Sponsor of CSO 40 Security Confab + Awards, taking place from March 31 to April 2 in Braselton, GA. Tim Upton, TITUS President and CEO, will be a speaker at the event. CSO40 Security Confab + Awards gives attendees an opportunity to share the critical viewpoints of today's leading CSOs, CISOs and security executives. This year's event will focus on, "Defining the Future of Security and Risk", and will leverage a unique combination of keynote sessions ...

Get ready to experience the light! The Gap Gals 2nd Revive outreach will be happening on April 25th, 2014 at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona. This extraordinary one night event provides a venue for Christian women to be more intentional about sharing their faith. It is a one-night event offering HOPE to many lives who need healing or encouragement through our inspirational speaker, actress and model Jennifer O'Neill and music by the extremely talented Natalya Roa. REVIVE brings the community together through friends, churches, businesses and community leaders. ...

The publishers of Texas Rising Stars once again are recognizing the expertise of two lawyers on the deep roster of legal talent at the Texas law firm Ward & Smith. Longview attorneys Claire Abernathy Henry and Wesley Hill are featured on the 2014 Texas Rising Stars list of top young attorneys. The complete list appears in the April issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars magazines. Ms. Henry and Mr. Hill earned their third and fourth appearances, respectively, among the state's top young lawyers based on their work in intellectual property matters. Every ...

Single adults of all ages are invited to compete for the title of Mr. or Ms. Bay Area Flirt, Friday, April 18, 2014, 7:30pm-Midnight, at Hotel Sofitel, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City CA. A Dance Party follows. The Convention features a Flirting Contest, where attendees compete, en masse, in a crowded nightclub. This frantic, hilarious spectacle concludes with the winners being awarded prizes for winning the flirting championship. The Flirting Contest will be preceded by a Keynote Address on The Art of Flirting by Rich Gosse, America's foremost authority on ...

Temperature@lert (www.TemperatureAlert.com), the leading provider of real-time, cloud-based environmental monitoring solutions for every industry from food transportation to vaccine storage, releases the latest update of its free iPhone app for their Sensor Cloud service. Their most recent iPhone app revision boasts an iOS7-inspired design allowing for greater clarity and viewing options with improved graphing functionality.­ The Temperature@lert Sensor Cloud iPhone app was originally released in 2009, which provided iPhone users access to their account via app instead ...

NDX, an advertising technology and services company, in collaboration with the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, today released Newspaper FSIs By-The Numbers, a comprehensive review of market penetration and engagement for newspaper freestanding inserts (FSIs) compiled from the NDX Source database of newspaper product, publication and distribution records. The report includes market coverage information of 325 million Gross Impressions per week from 5,146 publications in 210 DMAs (Designated Marketing Areas) and 32,772--or 80%--of total US zip codes. "Of particular ...

VIRginia International Raceway, one of America's premier road courses, is proud to announce Bernard Richards Manufacture (BRM) as the official timepiece of the track. BRM, the only French watchmaking manufacture, has signed on as a multi-year sponsor for VIR. Inspired by motorsports, driven by craftsmanship and engineered for exclusivity, BRM is known for its passion for racing and the company's timepieces have made lifelong fans out of some of the sport's top stars like Marco Andretti, Bob Bondurant and Simon Pagenaud. BRM has also established high-profile partnerships ...

The innovative crowd-funded micro-loan program Kiva Zip has approved the application of Wild Heaven Farm, a Chesterfield, Virginia goat farm which produces goat milk soaps and skin care products, facing a challenging start to its year and a questionable future. Kiva Zip is a pilot program, launched by Kiva, that enables individuals to make direct loans to entrepreneurs in Kenya and the United States. The individual loans, which can be as little as $5 are pooled together. Unlike other crowd-funding platforms like Kickstarter and Indie Gogo, funds sent through Kiva Zip ...

Freshana Organic Solutions, LLC / Freshana Organic Solutions, the world leader in 100% organic and natural cleaning and air purifying products, has finished shooting of their first TV commercial. A 120 second ad which highlights the safety and effective uses of the Freshana brand. The media schedule is set and ready to run on the Nation's top cable networks starting in late April or early May. David Elmore, CEO of Freshana Organic Solutions stated, "This is an exciting step in the right direction for getting the Freshana brand name out there. There are few ways as powerful ...

Always Bet on Youth, emceed by NYC comedian and VYH alumni Monroe Martin, will include casino games, a silent auction, and live jazz music. Mr. Martin is a former Philadelphia foster youth who uses an honest and open approach to joke and storytelling that universalizes his experiences. His intellectual and hysterical perspective resonates and has earned him respect among his peers in the New York City comedy circuit. The evening's Individual Achiever, Patricia A. Coulter of the Urban League of Philadelphia, is a committed community leader who has devoted much of her ...

Godlan, a manufacturing ERP software specialist (SyteLine ERP), Asset Management specialist (EAM) and Infor Gold Channel Partner, announced today that Proper Group International has been awarded the "Champion of Workforce Development" award by the Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development. The criteria to qualify for the Champion of Workforce Development award is: "Significant job growth utilizing innovative ways to hire, train and keep employees focused on continuous improvement practices". Proper Group International is a world class supplier of ...

With the Gumball 3000 Rally, Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and an eight million euro overhaul of the Port of Ibiza planned for summer 2014, this Spanish Island is in for a spell under the luxury spotlight. Agent Ibiza Sotheby's International Realty has a front row seat on the action. Glynn Evans, Managing Director of Ibiza Sotheby's International Realty, says, "Ibiza is known for many things, for being home to partygoers at Pacha and Privilege, upwardly mobile jetsetters at world-famous beach clubs and middle class yoga fanatics staking out the gorgeous countryside, ...

Award winning author Emeka Iwenofu has announced a no cost downloadable lesson plan, based on his inspirational book 'Francine's Miracle', is now available to educators, teachers and others. 'Francine's Miracle' features miraculous stories that teach young people how to achieve their dreams. Parents will appreciate the inspirational book as it empowers parents and grandparents to help children achieve their goals. Educators will find the messages in 'Francine's Miracle' to be uplifting, inspiring, appropriate for class projects and a powerful teaching tool. Children ...

YOWZA Fitness, one of the leading manufacturers of home fitness equipment, announced that YOWZA lead designer, Jeff Smith, will be appearing on the "Mission Makeover" segment of Lifetime Television's The Balancing Act. This will give viewers a chance to witness first hand state-of-the art elliptical equipment in action as cast members try the machine during the program. The show is scheduled to air March 24th at 7:30 am and March 31st at 7:00 am, all times both EST and PST. The segment is also available throughout each airing day at thebalancingact.com. YOWZA Fitness ...

De Vater's experience will enrich the strategic communications campaigns that Curzon PR offers to the financial sector. At the helm of Curzon PR's Financial Sector division, De Vater will offer a one-to-one introductory service, fundraising training for Family Offices and businesses, as well as full marketing campaigns. Farzana Baduel, Managing Director of Curzon PR says, "We are proud to welcome Seig de Vater to the team at Curzon PR. His outstanding reputation and vast experience in Family Offices, finance and investment is an asset to the services that we provide ...

Herbacin, the natural skin and personal care manufacturer, today announces the appointment of Bruce Worley, Jr. and Roger DeFrang as Vice Presidents of Sales. With a proven track record in directing and overseeing all sales efforts in the Natural Products and Mass Food and Drug Classes of trade, Bruce Worley is tasked with driving the commercial team which comprises inside sales, outside sales broker networks, and customer service. Bruce will establish and direct a proactive sales force to accomplish sales goals in both aforementioned industry segments, and is charged ...

Associated Asset Management (AAM, LLC) is a professional community association management company that was founded in Phoenix, Arizona over 20 years ago. AAM has always believed in giving back to the community. Therefore, each year, AAM selects a deserving recipient to help support. This year, that recipient is the Lighthouse. Built in the 1950s, the Lighthouse Foster Home is a safe place for children to grow, learn and play. These young boys and girls are often displaced and child protective services or Tribal social services look to homes like the Lighthouse for temporary ...

AbleBridge, a global provider of Microsoft Dynamics CRM services and add-on software solutions; announced today that its Data Grid solution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 (available Online and On-premises) was named one of the Top 10 Solutions in the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace. AbleBridge's Data Grid solution was highlighted at Microsoft's premier conference for the Microsoft Dynamics business community, Microsoft Convergence 2014. Gareth Sullivan, Business Solutions Consultant at Microsoft, showcased some of the hottest Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions in the Microsoft ...

The Mahoney Cafe Corporation who operates Corner Cafe Diner Royersford, Pa, Corner Cafe Diner 29 Collegeville Pa, and Gateway II Cafe Diner King of Prussia Pa has introduced to their loyal customers a new web presence and marketing strategy. Facing facts like half of all Americans now have a smartphone, The Mahoney Cafe Corporation teamed up with CMP Mobile to build new desktop sites, mobile sites (formatted for smart phones and tablets), created a text messaging campaign system and now offers online ordering at all of their locations. The latter is possibly the biggest ...

Outsource Sydney, a direct sales and marketing firm located in Surry Hills, reports of the rapid growth the marketing industry is currently undertaking. The Australian firm believes that marketers know their role has changed dramatically in recent years. For example, there was a time a sales person controlled the sales cycle, but in today's industry this no longer is the case. The Internet has played a major role in the sales and marketing process and has contributed to the changes marketers have had to implement in order to keep up to date with current consumer trends ...

The biggest risk that businesses face is from losing customer trust. If customer trust is lost, potential and existing customers may leave and revenue will be reduced. Customer trust is essential for any business to survive but is all too easily jeopardised by not making the simple checks to see if someone wants to be contacted or not. The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is warning companies that use marketing mail and telemarketing that losing customer trust is the number on business risk of using data unscreened against 'do not contact' lists. Pro UK Consultants ...

Yesterday we told you about PermanentiPhoneUnlock.org, a website that offers permanent/official unlock for multiple iPhone models on a wide range of service providers across the US, UK and Europe. A lot of people have been speculating on how this service actually works. The most discussed potential way works was that somehow they have access to apple database. Permanent Unlock iPhone Team Official website: www.PermanentiPhoneUnlock.org www.PermanentiPhoneUnlock.org was formed in mid 2009 and have successfually Unlocked over 250,000 iPhones worldwide. This is unparalleled ...