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Open Office Hours at NYC Tech Week

NYC Tech Week is next week. It will be a week filled with events for the tech sector to engage and connect with each other. A particularly great part of tech week is VC Open Office Hours. There are over 100 VC investors signed up to participate next week. Here is how it works: 1/ […]



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A Walk in Roofing Contractors' Shoes: Red Wing Shoe Company Plant 1 Blends History and New TPO Roofing System

Look around a jobsite, and you’ll likely see many crew members wearing Red Wing boots.




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Contractor Profile: Indy Roof Company

This Indianapolis-based roofing contractor set out to be one of the most reputable companies in its market through communication and education.




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Young Gun Jenny Smith

See why roofing is science for this academically-trained geologist now leading major roofing projects from the Gulf Coast.




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Young Gun Anthony Markgraf

Anthony Markgraf, co-founder of Clear Cut Xteriors, transformed from a one-time cell phone salesman to a roofing success with business partner Adam Bidler.




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Enter Your Company for RC’s 2022 Top 100 and Contractor of the Year

Enter your company for the chance to earn a spot on the Top 100 list or become a 2022 Contractor of the Year.




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Thank You Ladies: My Husband is Procrastinating His Roofing Company Exit Plan

To be perfectly fair to their partners, planning for the exit is complicated, especially when the owner is preoccupied with the day-to-day business.




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If You Lost Everything You Owned: Using Asset Insulation in Your Roofing Company Exit

It’s no surprise that in today’s society civil litigation has become an ever-increasing threat to business owners and affluent individuals.




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How Much Will It Cost to Sell My Roofing Company?




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Snyder Roofing Announces Change of Principals

Snyder, a roofing and waterproofing company based in Tigard, Ore., has transitioned ownership to CEO Josh Mullen in a succession plan ensuring its future in the Pacific Northwest.




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Why a Roofing Company Becomes a ‘Target’ for Acquisitions

Do you want your roofing contractor firm to be considered attractive for an outside sale? Consider your personal and financial goals, and beware of one-off deals.




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Know Your Roofing Company’s Policy on Marijuana

In this BOS podcast, Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese discusses the impact of marijuana legalization on roofing contractors, emphasizing workplace safety and evolving legal challenges.




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Cornerstone Building Brands to Purchase Mueller Supply Company

Cornerstone Building Brands announced plans to acquire Mueller Supply Company, expanding its reach in the residential metal roofing market and adding 38 retail branches and five manufacturing sites across the Southwest.




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So Many Metal Choices, So Little Time

Explore the optimal uses for steel and aluminum in roofing and their respective benefits to help guide material specifiers.




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Bat Colony Takes Residence in Family’s Roof, Likely Requiring Complete Tear-Off to Evict

A family in Saskatchewan, Canada, faces an ongoing nightmare as bats have taken over their home; efforts to remove them are complicated by environmental protection laws, exposing the homeowners to health risks from bat bites and potential disease from guano.  




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New Service Provides Company-Specific Compliance Updates from Regulatory Experts

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces the 'Live Regulatory Update Service,' offering customized virtual presentations by subject matter experts in areas including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and more.




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2023 Speech Industry Award Winner: ReadSpeaker Embeds TTS in Many More Platforms

With almost 25 years of experience in developing text-to-speech solutions, ReadSpeaker today offers one of the largest selections of expressive, humanlike voices in the industry.




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Orbofi Transforms Tough-Guy Actor Danny Trejo Into an AI Agent

The "Machete" star voices a new AI assistant.




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Salesforce Acquires Speech Vendor Tenyx

Salesforce's acquisition of Tenyx will extend voice capabilites to Salesforce's chatbots.




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Aplazados el Espanyol-Valencia y el Tenerife-Levante por los efectos de la DANA

El juez único de la Federación estima las solicitudes presentadas por LaLiga. Leer




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Muere Tony Todd, conocido por Candyman y Destino Final, a los 69 años

El actor falleció este viernes en su casa de Los Ángeles, sin que hayan trascendido las causas de su muerte Leer




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Johnny Depp ofrece su apoyo a los afectados por la DANA: "Todo nuestro corazón está con toda la gente de España"

El actor estadounidense ha mostrado su solidaridad por la tragedia en una rueda de prensa dentro del marco del Festival de Cine Europeo de Sevilla. Leer




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Acusan al jefe de gabinete de Netanyahu de extorsión para alterar actas del 7 de octubre

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La Sepi vuelve a salir al rescate de Efe y eleva a 40 millones los fondos inyectados en la agencia en dos años

El 'holding' aportó casi 26 millones en 2023 después de que la empresa pública elevara sus pérdidas Leer




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LeBron James cumple su sueño y comparte cancha con su hijo Bronny en un partido con los Lakers

Para redondear el más profundo anhelo de la leyenda de la NBA habrá que esperar al debut oficial del equipo en la temporada regular contra los Timberwolves Leer




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Bronny James, el 'capricho' de LeBron, entre las expectativas y la presión: "Esto es como Matrix"

Padre e hijo, que ya han coincidido en pretemporada, lograrán algo inédito en la NBA mientras se disparan las dudas sobre el rendimiento del joven. Leer




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LeBron cumple su sueño, juega con su hijo Bronny y ya son historia de la NBA

De 39 y 20 años, respectivamente, LeBron (titular) y Bronny (suplente) protagonizaron una imagen memorable cuando entraron juntos a la cancha con 4.00 en el segundo cuarto para convertirse en el primer padre e hijo que juegan juntos en la NBA Leer




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El fin de semana de Johnny Depp en Sevilla: guardaespaldas, fans y tapas, muchas tapas

El actor presentó su segunda película como director en el Festival de Cine Europeo y cenó con su equipo en el restaurante Río Grande, al que acudió las dos noches que pasó en la ciudad. Leer




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Kenya: Kenya Records 4.6 Percent Digital Fraud Attempts in H1 - Transunion

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion's latest H2 2024 'State of Omnichannel Fraud Report'.




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Kenya: Kenya's Communications Authority Under Fire Over Lack of Consumer Protections for Data Expiries, Internet Disruptions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in the spotlight over insufficient measures to protect consumers from data bundle expirations and frequent internet disruptions by major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom.




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Zimbabwe: Troutbeck Resort, the Gem of Nyanga

[The Herald] If you have not been to Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, you have not been anywhere meaningful in the world.




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Kenya: Kenyans to Apply for UK Visas Via Vfs Global Offices in Nairobi, Mombasa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wishing to travel to the United Kingdom can now apply for UK visas through newly opened VFS Global offices in Nairobi and Mombasa.




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Kenya: Kenyan News Outlet Did Not Claim National Assembly Speaker Couldn't Be Minister Because of Travel Restrictions

[Africa Check] Kenyan news outlet did not claim national assembly speaker couldn't be minister because of travel restrictions




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Kenya: Passengers Entering Kenya Must Declare Mobile Devices, Says KRA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Passengers entering Kenya will soon be required to declare their mobile phones, including their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, as part of a new compliance measure by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).




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Kenya: EU Ambassador Denounces Fake Travel Ban Reports After Kenyan Deputy President's Impeachment

[Africa Check] EU ambassador denounces fake travel ban reports after Kenyan deputy president's impeachment




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Kenya: Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre At Kenyatta University Wins Tourism Resilience Award in London

[Capital FM] London, UK -- The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre - Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), based at Kenyatta University, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Resilience Award during the Global Resilience Council Hall of Fame Awards at Plaisterers' Hall in London.




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Kenya: Tourists Exempted From Declaring Imei Numbers for Gadgets Upon Arrival, Says KRA

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from the requirement to declare their gadgets' International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers upon arrival, to support tourism and ensure ease of access.




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Kenya: Tourists Exempted From Declaring IMEI Numbers Upon Arrival

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from declaring the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their gadgets upon arrival, aiming to maintain seamless entry for visitors while enhancing tax compliance.




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Kenya: UN Chief Calls for Urgent Climate Finance Action At COP29

[Capital FM] Baku, Azerbaijan -- At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for substantial and immediate financial commitments to support developing nations in addressing the severe impacts of climate change.




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Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi

[Business Day Africa] Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa.




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Kenya: Better Digital Payments Infrastructure Is Facilitating Access to New Markets for Enterprise

[Capital FM] Saying that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies in East Africa is an understatement. SMEs make up the largest part of all registered entities in nearly every industry and sector in most East African countries, averaging between 60% to 90%, including micro-enterprises.




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A staff shortage doesn’t mean you can hire just anyone

The last thing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) needs is new employees who have a substance use disorder or or felons with access to VA pharmacies. But the agency lacks a consistent procedure for finding out about such people from the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the VHA, in fact, hired thousands of people who might have drug-related convictions.

The post A staff shortage doesn’t mean you can hire just anyone first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Just how corrupt is the government, anyway?

The government is big, and not every employee is a model citizen. So corruption sometimes occurs. Fundamentally, though, the government remains honest.

The post Just how corrupt is the government, anyway? first appeared on Federal News Network.





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Innovating IT infrastructure at CBP: A conversation with Sonny Bhagowalia

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? How is CBP working to modernize its IT infrastructure? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner & Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The post Innovating IT infrastructure at CBP: A conversation with Sonny Bhagowalia first appeared on Federal News Network.