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The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) heard speakers on a range of topics at the 78th Annual Conference held February 15-18 in Ft.
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The final deadline for submitting abstracts for GPD Finland 2015 is January 31, 2015. Please submit your abstract(s) online at www.gpd.fi/en/Conferences/GPD-Finland1/Call-for-papers/.
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Herbert Koch will take part in the „Save the Life” Conference and will present the activity of the International Association of Risk and Crisis Communication (IARCC).
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