ht Roofing Contractor’s 2023 Top 100 List Spotlights By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:38:37 -0400 RC editors highlight some of the roofing companies surging toward success on this year’s Top 100 List. Full Article
ht VIDEO: Insights from Top 100 Contractor Erie Home By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Learn more about Erie Home, which earned the #4 spot on the 2023 Top 100 list, and how it succeeds from CEO Jenilee Common. Full Article
ht Surging Ahead: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors, the Spotlights By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 We're highlighting just a few of the outstanding roofing contractors who made the 2024 Top 100 list. Full Article
ht 5 Takeaways from 2019 Best of Success You Can Use Right Now By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:06:00 -0500 Looking for simple and quick improvements to make to your business? Here are five tips from Best of Success 2019 speakers that can be implemented right away. Full Article
ht The Right Rebate Strategy Can Seal Financial Leaks in the Roofing Industry By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Just like plugging a leaky roof, finding ways to plug holes in rebate management by using the right tools and methods can lead to satisfied customers on the distributor and manufacturer side. Full Article
ht Project Profile: Vaisala's Colorado Headquarters Reaches New Heights By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 A Colorado-based facility achieves above-average sustainability without compromising design ethos, thanks to S-5! Solar attachment solutions. Full Article
ht Editor's Choice 2020: RC Highlights the Industry’s Latest Innovations and New Products By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Manufacturers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders are updating their own business practices while learning to navigate through and beyond these unparalleled times. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight - SumoQuote By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 14 May 2020 08:40:00 -0400 Some of the best innovations in the roofing industry have come from contractors themselves. Case in point: SumoQuote, which gives contractors the ability to easily create sleek, customized quotes. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight – Carlisle’s WIP GRIP By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Learn more about how Carlisle’s WIP GRIP from Phil Long, Northeast Regional Manager for Carlisle’s WIP Products Division, and how it can keep workers safe on the job. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight: ICP Group’s Advanced Polyset RTA-1 By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:11:00 -0400 In this edition of RC's Editor's Choice Spotlight, we speak with Adrian Robledo, ICP Group’s director of sales for steep slope roofing products, to learn more about Advanced Polyset RTA-1. Full Article
ht RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight: Duro-Last Roof Pavers By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:42:00 -0400 RC highlights Duro-Last and how the company's innovative Roof Pavers are not just functional, but aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor's Choice Spotlight - Equipter By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:35:00 -0400 RC Editor Art Aisner chats with Amos Kauffman, vice president sales and marketing of Equipter, about the company's industry-changing machines. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor's Choice Spotlight: The Catch-All By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:38:53 -0400 Texas-based AVCO Roofing's Catch-All is an innovative way to help crews stay efficient on the jobsite while meeting the demands of homeowners to keep their property clean. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Video Spotlight: RhinoBond with OptiWeld By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 In early 2021, OMG introduced the latest innovation, RhinoBond with OptiWeld, with an eye on curbing the industry’s workforce problem with a unique tool that makes contractors more efficient on the rooftop. Full Article
ht VIDEO: RC Editor’s Choice Spotlight – TAMKO’s Titan XT and StormFighter IR By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Learn about TAMKO’s new laminated asphalt shingles that are designed for easier installation and higher performance in extreme weather conditions. Full Article
ht IRE 2022 Session Preview: Taken Right From Under Your Roof By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 This session will detail an unfortunate experience with embezzlement and ideas for how roofing companies can prevent the same from happening to them. Full Article
ht Scottish Roofing Accident Highlights Need for Lift Safety Precautions By www.roofingcontractor.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 A roofing accident across the pond serves as a reminder to take precautions when using lifts, especially when near roads and streets. Full Article
ht 2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Government By www.speechtechmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT Public-sector entities can improve customer service, delivery of benefits and services, efficiency, transparency, and more. Full Article
ht 2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Financial Services By www.speechtechmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT Rise in voice banking requires a rise in voice-based support, verification, and AI. Full Article
ht 2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Consumer Electronics By www.speechtechmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT Interoperability's been the biggest challenge, but standards are emerging. Full Article
ht 2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: A Speech Technology Special Report By www.speechtechmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT Our roundup of the speech innovation taking place in eight important industry verticals. Full Article
ht 2023 Speech Industry Award Winner: Resemble AI Fights for Responsible Use of Voice Clones By www.speechtechmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Resemble AI, providers of a platform that uses generative AI to create realistic-sounding voices, in July released Resemble Detect, which can validate the authenticity of audio data to expose speech deepfakes in real time . Full Article
ht Smallest.ai Launches Lightning TTS Model By www.speechtechmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:51 GMT Smallest.ai's Lightning generates up to 10 seconds of audio in just 100 milliseconds. Full Article
ht Liechtenstein vota a favor de retirar la financiación del estado a la emisora de radio pública By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:10:59 +0100 Radio Liechtenstein acapara más del 70% de la financiación del estado para los medios, lo que le da una ventaja injustificada Leer Full Article medios
ht Orden de detención para el ex madridista Slaughter por el caso de los pasaportes falsos By www.elmundo.es Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:11:26 +0200 El jugador tenía el mismo número de documento que otro pívot que jugó en el Fuenlabrada y que le permitía jugar como comunitario Leer Full Article deportes Baloncesto Real Madrid Baloncesto Artículos EL MUNDO
ht Mauritius: Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:04:34 GMT [The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of democracy in Africa. Full Article Economy Business and Finance East Africa Governance Human Rights ICT and Telecom Mauritius
ht Mozambique: Post-Election Internet Restrictions Hinder Rights By allafrica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:06:43 GMT [HRW] Johannesburg -- The Mozambican authorities should immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October 25, 2024, and restore full access to social media platforms, Human Rights Watch said today. Internet restrictions and shutdowns violate multiple rights including access to information, freedom of speech, and peaceful protest, and people's ability to earn a living through online business. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Governance Human Rights ICT and Telecom Mozambique NGOs and Civil Society Southern Africa
ht Nigeria: Nigerian Travellers Elated As Neos Begins Lagos-Milan Flight By allafrica.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:34:09 GMT [This Day] The long awaited flight between Nigeria and Italy has become a reality as Italian flag carrier, Neos Airline has announced commencement of direct flight service between Lagos and Milan end of October. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Nigeria Transport and Shipping Travel and Tourism West Africa
ht Liberia: How an in-Flight Magazine Exposes Liberia's Need for National Branding By allafrica.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:40:57 GMT [Liberian Investigator] I was seated near the aisle of an ASKY Boeing 737, bound for Accra. With less than two hours to go, I turned to Netflix on my phone to keep myself from dozing off. I had a few movies saved, including a new espionage series, The Spy, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Set in 1967, it recounts the events leading to the Six-Day War between Israel and Syria. Cohen plays an Israeli secret agent, tasked by Mossad to infiltrate Syria's security and diplomatic circles. His dangerous mission was to gather intelligence Full Article Liberia Travel and Tourism West Africa
ht South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught - Calls for Beachfront Police Unit By allafrica.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:04:24 GMT [Daily Maverick] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan. Full Article Legal and Judicial Affairs South Africa Southern Africa Travel and Tourism
ht Nigeria: Flight Disruption - NCAA Introduces Additional Protection for Air Passengers By allafrica.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:32:24 GMT [Leadership] In addition to the Consumer Protection Portal (CPP), recently unveiled to address issues and agitations arising from flight delays and cancellations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has again, introduced another layer of protection for air travel consumers. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Nigeria Transport and Shipping Travel and Tourism West Africa
ht AirAsia Flight 8501 Found By www.cbsnews.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:32:37 -0400 Mark Rosenker, CBS News Transportation Safety Analyst and former chairman of the NTSB, discusses the investigation into what caused the crash of AirAsia Flight 8501. Full Article
ht Göteborg Film Festival to Highlight Disobedience: ‘Civil Resistance Has Become Crucial in the Global Conversation’ By variety.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:01:40 +0000 In the light of current world events, defiance will be in sharp relief at the 48th Göteborg Film Festival, which runs Jan. 26 – Feb. 4, 2025 Under the banner “Focus: Disobedience,” the festival will highlight themes of civil resistance and pose such questions as: “When does rebellion become a moral obligation? When can it […] Full Article Global Markets & Festivals News Dea Kulumbegashvili Göteborg Film Festival Pia Lundberg
ht Oscars generate new trivia on big night for 'Argo' By weblogs.variety.com Published On :: 2013-02-24T21:27:02-08:00 My recap of tonight's Oscar results, which can be found here, includes some good trivia ... ... With Chris Terrio's award for adapted screenplay and William Goldenberg's for editing, "Argo" ended up with three Oscars, the fewest for a best-picture champ since 2005's "Crash." (The last grand-prize winner to win... Full Article
ht '1600 Penn' highlight clip By weblogs.variety.com Published On :: 2013-03-08T11:42:02-08:00 Full Article
ht State Dept urges workforce to prioritize disability rights in accessibility playbook By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:36:31 +0000 About 8% of the State Department’s full-time Foreign Service officers have at least one disability. So does approximately 17% of its civil service workforce. The post State Dept urges workforce to prioritize disability rights in accessibility playbook first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article All News IT Modernization Technology Workforce Workforce Rights/Governance Accessibility Antony Blinken disability Sara Minkara State Department
ht On military policy, there’s not much daylight between Harris and Trump By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:33:25 +0000 "Now that we're in a new fiscal year 2025, we have again the dilemma of figuring out what our defense budget should be," Michael O'Hanlon said. The post On military policy, there’s not much daylight between Harris and Trump first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article All News Defense Defense Industry Defense News Federal Drive Tom Temin China defense spending Donald Trump Jim Mattis Kamala Harris Michael O'Hanlon Pentagon
ht There’s a gap in federal oversight of retirement advisors By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:14:36 +0000 "We made two recommendations to the IRS to improve its oversight over conflicts of interest," Kris Nguyen said. The post There’s a gap in federal oversight of retirement advisors first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article Agency Oversight All News Federal Drive Management Retirement Tom Temin Department of Labor Government Accountability Office IRA IRS Kris Nguyen retirement advisors
ht How about night and weekend customer service — in person? By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:55:47 +0000 Shouldn't in-person appointments and when they're available become part of agencies' thinking about improving customer experience? The post How about night and weekend customer service — in person? first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article All News Management Tom Temin Tom Temin Commentary Departent of Veterans Affairs Department of Agriculture federal customer experience Homeland Security Department IRS Social Security Administration TIGTA U. S. Postal Service
ht TechTalk Radio – Sept. 25, 2021 By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:01:44 +0000 Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. How to scan for a hidden camera in your hotel room or vacation rental. And we get the real story behind a man with a fake name. The post TechTalk Radio – Sept. 25, 2021 first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article All News Analysis Federal Insights Radio Interviews Stratford University's Tech Talk Andrew Mitchell Dr. Richard Shurtz Stratford University Tech Talk Radio
ht The Design and Prototype Manufacturing of Automotive Lighting By www.logisticsit.com Published On :: By Raymond Cheng, Managing Director, WayKen Rapid Manufacturing Ltd.Automotive lighting prototyping is an essential aspect of creating the right aesthetics of an automotive vehicle. Lights need to be functional but lighting prototypes also aid with the general design and aerodynamics of the vehicle. Full Article
ht How control towers enable sight of the supply chain By www.logisticsit.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 7200 17:02:53 +0000 By Marijke Voet, Commercial Manager. TMX UK.With supply volatility and geopolitical unrest circling, supply chain visibility has become a major priority for today’s business leaders. Control towers are enabling savvy businesses to not only solve immediate problems but identify future disruptions they wouldn’t have otherwise seen coming. Full Article
ht Spreading the dream of universal rights in the digital age By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:19:02 +0000 Matthew Daniels of the Institute of World Politics, and Anthony Jones of Howard University, join host Derrick Dortch to discuss a new initiative the created to teach the digital generation about the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The post Spreading the dream of universal rights in the digital age first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article Fed Access Radio Interviews Technology Anthony Jones Derrick Dortch Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Howard University Institute of World Politics Matthew Daniels social media
ht Greener shipping: Reducing environmental impact through smart freight mode choices By www.logisticsit.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 6800 17:25:43 +0000 Transporting goods is a vital aspect of our global economy, but the environmental impact it has is considered substantial.Analysis by McKinsey & Company found that around 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and over 90% of biodiversity impacts reported by the world's largest corporations come from supply chains rather than direct operations. Full Article
ht Dakota is on the right track thanks to Rail Forum Membership By www.logisticsit.com Published On :: Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd, a real-time data capture, printing, mobility and voice-enabled solution specialist, has recently joined the Rail Forum, a national industry body based at the heart of one of the largest clusters of rail companies in the world. Full Article
ht Maintaining the right ecosystem for success By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:25:04 +0000 Melanie Corcoran-Freelander, chief technology officer at Ursa Space Systems, said her secret for success hits very close to home: Strong support system. The post Maintaining the right ecosystem for success first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article Acquisition Acquisition Policy All News Cloud Computing Contracting Management Open Data/Transparency People Radio Interviews Technology Women of Washington Workforce Analytic Fusions Gigi Schumm Internet of Things Melanie Corcoran-Freelander Ursa Space Systems
ht Labor Department a champion for women’s workplace rights By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:36:43 +0000 Tiffany Boiman, director of office and policy programs at the Labor Department's Women's Bureau, joined Women of Washington to discuss her career path and the department's continuing efforts to close the gender gap in the workforce and beyond. The post Labor Department a champion for women’s workplace rights first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article Agency Oversight All News Hiring/Retention Management People Radio Interviews Women of Washington Workforce Workforce Rights/Governance Gigi Schumm Labor Department Tiffany Boiman Women's Bureau
ht Diplomatic officer finds security right at home By federalnewsnetwork.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 16:28:19 +0000 Life is all about priorities, protection and being present. Gigi Schumm welcomes Assiya Ashraf-Miller from the State Department's diplomatic security bureau. The post Diplomatic officer finds security right at home first appeared on Federal News Network. Full Article Acquisition Agency Oversight All News Contracting Management People Radio Interviews Women of Washington Workforce Assiya Ashraf-Miller Bureau of Diplomatic Security DDS Defense Department Gigi Schumm regional security officers State Department
ht Staff retention, issues managing different channels and legacy tech put warehouse operations in the spotlight By www.logisticsit.com Published On :: Manhattan Associates has announced the findings of its 2024 ‘State of Warehouse Operations’ research in association with Vanson Bourne, highlighting the current challenges and key opportunities ahead for the sector. Full Article
ht Voice proves to be the right tool for Sealey By www.logisticsit.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 9360 17:19:48 +0000 Sealey Tools has optimised its picking productivity and accuracy since going live with its Dakota voice-enabled solution. When the company experienced an unexpected, significant and sustained increase in orders during the Covid pandemic lockdown, its warehouse was under extreme pressure to keep up with such an unprecedented upturn in demand Full Article