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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

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President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. So, it is very good news for the U.S.

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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percent unemployment rate, the second-fastest growing economy in the nation, a highly diverse mix of thriving industry sectors and a well-educated, rapidly expanding population (43 percent of adults have post-secondary level degrees) that enjoys arguably the best quality of life in U.S. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Herbert told us.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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Fallin launched the Oklahoma Works initiative to meet the needs of businesses across the state by aligning education/workforce needs in nine Key Economic Regions for the industries in those regions. Availability of water is very important to manufacturing, the energy sector, the military and the hospitality industry,” Fallin said.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Hogan’s 2017 Environmental Package includes initiatives to grow jobs in green industries, promote the use of electric vehicles, invest in renewable energy innovations and promote clean water commerce. “This collaboration will undoubtedly improve our chances to grow the energy economy in Maryland.”. A highly skilled workforce.

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The Drone Age

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The six sites were tasked by the FAA with conducting “critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace in the next several years.” But not all of the players in Central NY are focused on ushering in the commercial drone industry in the U.S.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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seaports continues to outperform the broader industrial market. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Hendricks County is home to VULTC, Vincennes University Logistics Training Center offering a certification in logistics and materials handling.

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Best Hearing Protection for Chainsaw Use

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Our top overall choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because we appreciated the NRR of 37 dB. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs Earmuffs 37 dB Many color options, Padded, foldable Plastic, metal, foam. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs. Industry leading NRR 37 dB protection.

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