Thousands of criminal cases compromised in Florida? Many criminal cases often turn on important, tangible evidence. For example, many drug investigations depend on the evaluation of materials found at the scene of the investigation or purported crime. In many cases, a criminal lab must assess and inspect evidence in an effort to confirm or dispute whether the materials are, in fact, criminal in nature. Recently, a Florida crime lab employee resigned just as local authorities discovered a lab was missing crucial drug evidence. The employee submitted a letter of resignation ...

Missouri considering changes to whistleblowing laws Every day, workers report to their occupations to perform their daily job activities. These employees know that their employers expect them to complete tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner. For most companies and their employees, this is the usual routine. As long as the employer is not subjecting their employees to unnecessary safety risks or asking them to break laws, there will generally not be any major problems. However, when employers break laws, employees may feel obligated to report this wrongdoing ...

SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer David M. Staples has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Staples has nearly three decades of experience in business finance and mergers, with 14 years as executive vice president and chief financial officer of SpartanNash. His expertise lies in the areas of finance, mergers and acquisitions. SpartanNash is a grocery food retailer and distributor; it is the largest food distributer in revenue serving military commissaries in the United States. ...

Dingo Software, a company focused on Asset Wellness, is pleased to announce that Grant PUD has recently purchased a one-year software license renewal for Trakka, Dingo's cloud-based predictive analytical and workflow maintenance management software tool. Along with the extension, Grant PUD has also elected to purchase Dingo's expert Condition Intelligence analysis services related to the use of Trakka. This new agreement is comprised of the Core Trakka Data Analysis and Rules-Based Condition Intelligence Module Software License Renewal, and will now also include Dingo's ...

Tanya Halcrow, the Director and Co-Founder of the Shared Plate, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in restauranting. In her current role for a year, Ms. Halcrow's duties are managing company operations and providing food education regarding international cuisine and planning events. With her expertise in international cuisine, Ms. Halcrow launched Shared Plate in 2013 with a colleague; Susan Morton. In five years, they aim for the continued growth of the brand and concept. She attributes her success to her passion ...

Johannes N. Combrinck, Design Manager for Material Handling of AMEC, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. Mr. Combrinck has 41 years of professional experience, with six years as a design manager of material handling for AMEC. On a daily basis, he is responsible for overseeing 24 designers who are engineering and designing material handling systems for mining facilities. AMEC is an engineering and project management consultancy ...

Patricia Wakefield, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, and Director of the Master of Health Management Program of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Wakefield has more than 25 years' experience in business and industry, with 15 years of experience in education, a field she was perhaps preordained to enter. Her mother was a teacher, and she inherited her natural curiosity and desire for knowledge ...

When a United Airlines flight from Denver, Colorado to Billings, Montana encountered severe turbulence yesterday afternoon injuring five passengers, an infant flew out of his or her parent's arms and landed in another seat. Though the infant fortunately did not appear injured, the flight incident is but another reminder of the dangers inherent in children under the age of 2 flying without seats and age-appropriate restraints by sitting on a parent's lap. As accident investigations performed by the National Transportation Safety Board concluded, children who died in survivable ...

Robert McGovern, Managing Director at Global Gift Sourcing, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in business operations. Backed by a decade of experience, Mr. McGovern is known for his expertise in business development. Daily, he is tasked with working alongside his managers, overseeing corporate control and safety requirements and ensuring factories fit audits. Global Gift Sourcing is a gift and premium apparel sourcing company and manufacturer that provides the sourcing, manufacture and delivery of gifts. From order to delivery, ...

Today, Lakewood-based HomeSphere Inc. announced that Eldorado Stone will join BRI, its growing digital lead-generation and customer loyalty platform, opening up new revenue opportunities for the brand. Eldorado Stone, which offers one of the most diverse collections of stone and brick veneer in the industry, will connect HomeSphere's growing builder network to authentic, quality products and one of the largest distribution networks nationwide. With more than 50 profiles and 150 color palettes to choose from, Eldorado Stone puts the power of choice in builders' hands, ...

Red Level Networks announced it has been recognized as the Best Place to work in 2014. This annual award highlights businesses within the city of Novi which create an optimal working environment for their employees. Examples include businesses that have taken efforts to create a pleasant work environment, innovation or career advancement. "What is our secret?" asks David King, president and founder of Red Level Networks. "Our commitment to our employees! For the past 4 consecutive years, Red Level has been recognized as one of Metropolitan Detroit's ...

The 2013/2014 Saturday Academy - PREP Program has been an exciting year for the PREP students. The students take part in several competitions to expose them to science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Currently, the students are preparing for the Ten80 Student Racing Challenge. The Ten80 Education Student Racing Challenge NASCAR STEM Initiative was developed to expose students to lessons in math and science. Electric radio controlled cars are used to educate students in STEM fields. Student teams are formed to collaborate, create and compete in a competition ...

Preventable medical errors kill 440,000 patients in the U.S. each year, making it the third leading cause of death. Yet, this killer flies under the radar. Politicians have blamed frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits for the nation's problems with health care, but numerous studies discredit this theory - and fairly easily, too. Hospitals spend millions to promote themselves as altruistic businesses doing the public a great service. The problem of substandard health care is carefully being tucked away, out of sight. Fortunately, a new publication with comprehensive ...

SocialWorkerDegreeLink.com is of the best in online resources which provides information about careers, schools and trends in social work. Now, more than ever, people can get the information they need if they want to enter the social worker industry. This website gives those people a great opportunity to dive right in. In order to help aspiring social workers understand their school and career options, SocialWorkerDegreeLink.com showcases several resources for potential students to use. The website is divided into easily navigated sections, ensuring efficient and fast ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers convenient lodging to guests attending the Mid-Winter 2014 Bronner Bros. International Hair Show in Atlanta February 22-25, 2014. The event will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. For more than 50 years industry professionals and students have attended Bronner Bros. Hair Shows to learn the latest beauty trends. In addition to its styling shows, Bronner Bros. manufactures and distributes hair and skin care product lines for African Americans. The upcoming show in Atlanta ...

The disposable diapers company, Stork Nest, wants to remind parents to check out their huge selection of discount diapers online. If you are planning on having your first child, just know that disposable diapers will be no small monthly expense. The infant stage eats the most into your baby budget because newborns usually need to be changed every two hours. That can easily equate to three hundred diapers a month. Considering that the diaper dilemma does not stop until your little one is fully potty-trained between the ages of two and three, the cost of those diapers ...

Orlando emergency plumber Choice Plumbing encourages Orlando residents to Like its Facebook page, which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ChoicePlumbingOrlando. The company's Facebook page offers a bevy of information, news, tips, and special discounts that Orlando residents may find helpful. Choice Plumbing's Facebook page is a part of a larger-scale effort to interact with its customers online. As a part of this effort, the Orlando water damage restoration specialists have also created a brand new blog and upgraded their website. "We are very excited ...

T.O. Plastics has added new extrusion equipment in its Clearwater plant that will enable the thermoforming company to increase its capacity for ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and HIPS (high-impact polystyrene) roll stock for use in its own operations and for sale to other companies. The company plans to offer utility or prime grade HIPS and ABS plastic sheet in gauges from .015" to .070". Roll widths are 20" to 30.75" with a 6" core size. The extruded plastic sheet is available in black or white as standard colors, or custom colors ...

PediaCities, an online encyclopedia of data about New York City, has released an enhanced interactive crime map based on the New York Police Department's point crime data. The map is available at http://nyc.pediacities.com/crimemap. The PediaCities Crime Map allows users to compare crime in different parts of the city - aggregated by police precinct, neighborhood, borough, zip code, city council districts, and community districts. This is the first time crime data has been aggregated along familiar geographies, and not just along precinct boundaries, as was the ...

T.O. Plastics, a leading U.S. manufacturer of custom thermoformed packaging and parts in the food, medical, industrial, recreational, consumer products and horticulture markets, announced today the new members of its senior management team who will report directly to President Mike Vallafskey. Tony Reinhardt, Vice President of Finance Tony Reinhardt joined T.O. Plastics on September 16, 2013, as Vice President of Finance. As head of T.O. Plastics' finance team, Tony will be responsible for maintaining the company's financial well-being while strengthening the foundation ...

Join this one-of-a-kind, FREE workshop that combines innovative thinking on workplace diversity, inclusion, and immigration strategies. Event is hosted by the Herman Legal Group, LLC and Visibility Marketing, Inc. **** and stay after for the Multicultural Happy Hour! Workshop Details: Monday, March 3, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Embassy Suites Cleveland - Rockside 5800 Rockside Woods Boulevard Independence, OH 44131 RSVP: Make your reservation on Eventbrite http://tinyurl.com/ClevelandImmigrationlawyer or by calling Connie Cook at (216) 696-6170 or ...

Thinking of the first to do in a foreign city on your first day? You may try being adventurous, come what may and do whatever. Or why not, let us organize your tour with a local travel guide. This is a way to revolutionize the way you explore new destinations through Westhill Consulting Travel & Tours. Is it a walking tour with a difference that you wanted or an adrenaline-fuelled activity that thrills you the most? Westhill connects you to the place and will make your stay memorable and enjoyable. This can be seen in the company's past success overseas launching ...

Milwaukee-based Koss Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of stereo headphones and accessories for global consumers, has completed the movement of some of its manufacturing from China-based vendors to its own manufacturing operations in Mexico. The company recently began operations in Ciudad Juarez to assemble Koss' products. The Koss Corporation established its new Mexico operations through the El Paso-based, Tecma Group of Companies, and has signed a five year contract for what are commonly referred to as "shelter services" in Mexico. According to ...

Leaders of the brewing, distribution and technology industries have formed the new Beer Industry Technology Symposium, BITS, to create a dedicated industry forum where technology and strategy intersect. The first BITS will be held in Napa, California in conjunction with the Wine Industry Technology Symposium - WITS June 30 & July 1, 2014 at the Napa Valley Marriott. The purpose of BITS is to address the unique information technology, and service needs, of the beer industry. BITS is dedicated to bringing the world's leading beer industry professionals together with ...

New research shows that lying about performance on one task may increase creativity on a subsequent task by making people feel less bound by conventional rules. The findings are published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. "The common saying that 'rules are meant to be broken' is at the root of both creative performance and dishonest behavior," says lead researcher Francesca Gino of Harvard Business School. "Both creativity and dishonesty, in fact, involve rule breaking." To examine the link between dishonesty and creativity, ...