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    <title>AACE International News</title>
    <description>Since 1956, AACE International has been the leading-edge professional society for cost estimators, cost engineers, schedulers project managers, and project control specialists. With over 7,000 members worldwide, AACE International is the largest organization serving the entire spectrum of cost management professionals.</description>
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 	<title>AACE International Awards more than $91,000 in Scholarships</title>
 	<description>For the 2013-2014 academic year, AACE International is awarding $91,750 in scholarships, to students enrolled in university programs related to the cost and schedule management field.</description>
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 	<title>Bangkok, Thailand to Be Host For 2014 International Total Cost Management Conference</title>
 	<description>Building upon the success of its first International Total Cost Management Conference in Dubai, UAE in November 2012, AACE International announces that Bangkok, Thailand and Istanbul, Turkey are the locations of its next two conferences in 2014 and 2015 respectively.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-04-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International To Rebrand CCC/CCE as Certified Cost Engineering Consultant (CCEC)</title>
 	<description>AACE International has announced effective July 1, 2013, its Certified Cost Consultant (CCC) and Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) will be rebranded as Certified Cost Engineering Consultant (CCEC).</description>
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 	<title>AACE is Proud to Announce a New Certification and Primer</title>
 	<description>The Certified Scheduling Technician certification program has been established to give less experienced professionals the opportunity to advance their scheduling skills, knowledge, and professional development</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-04-17.shtml</link>
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 	<title>New Member-Get-a-Member Winner for First Quarter, 2013</title>
 	<description>The first quarter drawing in the Member-Get-a-Member contest was held as of March 31st, and Medhat ElAlaily was selected as the winner</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-04-08.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Preliminary Annual Meeting Program Available Online</title>
 	<description>The interactive preliminary program for the 2013 Annual Meeting June 30-July 3 in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park is available online for review as part of the April 2013 Source.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-04-04.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Latest ICEC Roundup Newsletter Available</title>
 	<description>The official publication of the International Cost Engineering Council, the newsletter is published twice a year in March and October.</description>
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 	<title>Call for Conference Papers and Presentations - 27th IPMA World Congress 2013</title>
 	<description>Finding Balance and Moving Forward In parallel 2nd ICEC and IPMA Global Congress. Taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2013.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-03-26.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Election Results Announced</title>
 	<description>Nominating Committee Chair Michael Nosbisch CCC PSP has announced the results of balloting for the 2013-2014 AACE International Board of Directors and proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-03-18.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Techniques for Choosing and Implementing the Most Appropriate Earned Value Technique for Objective Performance Measurement</title>
 	<description>AACE International will offer a webinar entitled “Techniques for Choosing and Implementing the Most Appropriate Earned Value Technique for Objective Performance Measurement” March 21 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-03-15.shtml</link>
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	<title>Voting Deadline is 4 p.m. Eastern US Time Friday, March 15, 2013</title>
	<description>The deadline for AACE members to vote in the 2013-2014 AACE International election is fast approaching. Ballot selections must be completed and your finalized selections fully posted prior to 4 p.m. Eastern US time on Friday, March 15, 2013.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-03-08.shtml</link>
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	<title>ANSI-Compliant EVMS Webinar Now Available To View on Archive</title>
	<description>The webinar entitled The [Whole] Truth about ANSI-compliant EVMS that originally aired on February 12 is now available for viewing on demand.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-03-05.shtml</link>
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	<title>AACE International’s Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Certification Study Guide Released</title>
	<description>AACE International is announcing the release of its Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) Certification Study Guide to the total cost management community.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-02-28.shtml</link>
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	<title>Net Certifications Increase by 11 percent in 2012</title>
	<description>As part of our participation as a founding member of the The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards, AACE International publishes the aggregate certification results from the previous year on our website.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-02-22.shtml</link>
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	<title>Professional Development through Online Courses</title>
	<description>AACE International promotes a wide range of professional development courses available through online learning.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-02-12.shtml</link>
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	<title>Board of Directors Recommends Constitution and Bylaws Amendments</title>
	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors voted October 20, 2012, to recommend that members approve provisions to provide more direct representation in the Association’s decision-making process by its three associate boards.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-02-08.shtml</link>
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	<title>Members Urged to Vote for 2013-14 Board of Directors and Proposed Constitution and Bylaws Amendments</title>
	<description>Members are encouraged to vote for 2013-14 candidates for the Board of Directors starting February 1.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-02-04.shtml</link>
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	<title>February 2013 Source Now Available</title>
	<description>Your February 2013 issue of the AACE International Source magazine is posted and available for viewing on our webiste.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-02-01.shtml</link>
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	<title>Project Cost Management: Control at the Interface with BIM Scheduled in Perth</title>
	<description>The one-day conference is essential for professionals in Cost Management roles, including Quantity Surveying and Engineering Project Controls, who are involved in industries such as petrochemical, mining, infrastructure and construction.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-01-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Deadline for AACE Scholarship Application is February 15</title>
 	<description>Students enrolled in programs that include study of topics included in the total cost management body of knowledge are invited to participate in the annual scholarship competition sponsored by AACE International. </description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-01-08.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Announces Dr. Benjamin Carson As Keynote Speaker</title>
 	<description>AACE International has announced that Benjamin Carson, Sr. MD, recipient of the highest civilian honor awarded by the President of the United States, will be the motivational keynote speaker at the 2013 Annual Meeting June 30-July 3 in Washington, DC. </description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2013/2013-01-04.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Techniques for Choosing and Implementing the Most Appropriate Earned Value Technique for Objective Performance Measurement</title>
 	<description>AACE International will offer a webinar entitled “Techniques for Choosing and Implementing the Most Appropriate Earned Value Technique for Objective Performance Measurement” March 21 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-12-19.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Bach Withdraws as Director-Region 3 Candidate</title>
 	<description>Andrea Bach was originally posted and published as a 2013 candidate for the 2013-2014 Director-Region 3 post.  She has since accepted a job in Arizona and will be moving from Region 3. So, she has withdrawn as a candidate for Director-Region 3.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-12-10.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Schedules Webinar on Earned Value Management Systems</title>
 	<description>AACE International will sponsor a webinar entitled “The [Whole] Truth about ANSI-compliant EVMS” on February 12 at Noon Eastern Standard Time. The presenter will be Michael Nosbisch of Project, Time and Cost, Inc.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-12-03.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Education Board Recognizes Three New Approved Education Providers</title>
 	<description>AACE’s Approved Education Providers (AEPs) extend the ability of the association to provide training to companies and individuals who are looking to improve their cost management skills by identifying suitable professional development courses and instructors.  Here are three of our newest AEPs.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-11-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>CNN Money Cites Cost Engineering Among Top 100 Jobs in America</title>
 	<description>CNN Money, a website formed by CNN, Money and Fortune magazines, has released its 2012 report on the Top 100 Jobs in America.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-11-26.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Recent AACE International Total Cost Management Conference Featured On UAE Business Television</title>
 	<description>The First International Total Cost Management Conference was featured on a major UAE business television show.</description>
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 	<title>AACE International Membership Increases By 6.6%</title>
 	<description>With a total paid membership of 8.267 compared to 7,751 in 2011, the current membership totals represent the highest membership level in the Association’s 56-year history.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-11-12.shtml</link>
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	<title>Board of Directors Recommends Change to Constitution</title>
	<description>At their October 20-21, 2012 meeting in Orlando, FL, the AACE International Board of Directors approved a motion to recommend for approval by the membership the following amendment to the Constitution, Article III, Section 1.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-11-07.shtml</link>
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	<title>ICEC Releases October 2012 Roundup</title>
	<description>The International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) has released its October 2012 Roundup, a newsletter that captures highlights of the various cost engineering organization from around the world that comprise the association.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-11-06.shtml</link>
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	<title>New AchieveLinks Program Delivers Rewards for AACE International members!</title>
	<description>AACE International is proud to announce that the AchieveLinks rewards program is now available to all our members. AchieveLinks is the unique rewards program created exclusively for associations.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-11-02.shtml</link>
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	<title>Board Approves Bylaw Amendments</title>
	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors voted October 20 to recommend that members approve provisions to provide more direct representation in the Association’s decision-making process by its three associate boards.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-10-31.shtml</link>
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	<title>Board of Directors Approve Minimum Standards for Sections</title>
	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors approved minimum standards for sections its October 20-21, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting in Orlando, FL.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-10-25.shtml</link>
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	<title>Second in Series of Federal Agency Roundtables Scheduled for October 26 at GWU</title>
	<description>Government agencies are challenged in 2012 and beyond to complete projects in the most cost efficient way possible, using both available dollars and human resources wisely.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-10-04.shtml</link>
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	<title>Members Encouraged To Recruit New 2013 Members In October through December</title>
	<description>While it is always a good time to recruit new members into AACE International, October is a great time invite a prospective member to join.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-10-01.shtml</link>
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	<title>AACE Announces Computer Based Testing</title>
	<description>The Certification Board is pleased to announce that due to significant progress in the transition to computer based testing (CBT) from paper based testing, all certification examinations will be delivered through CBT effective immediately</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-09-28.shtml</link>
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	<title>ITCMC Early Deadline Extended to October 15</title>
	<description>AACE International has extended the early registration deadline to October 15 for its first International Total Cost Management Conference scheduled for November 14-15, 2012 in Dubai, UAE.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-09-27.shtml</link>
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	<title>AACE International Online Learning Center</title>
	<description>As AACE International membership continues to expand globally, cost-effective deployment of our educational and professional development assets becomes a critical strategy to fulfill its mission to be the recognized authority for total cost management throughout the world.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-09-25.shtml</link>
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	<title>Military Service Appreciation Program Encouraged</title>
	<description>AACE International Board of Directors has a special membership classification to recognize the service of men and women who have served in the military.</description>
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	<title>AACE Membership Directory Changes</title>
	<description>Effective immediately, AACE International’s membership directory will have a default to display a member’s name, business address (including city, state and country), the primary email address, primary telephone number, and primary fax number if listed.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-09-19.shtml</link>
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	<title>Governance Task Force Recommendations</title>
	<description>The Governance Task Force, chaired by Past President Steve Revay, CCC CFCC, has created a PowerPoint presentation to explain its proposed amendments to the AACE International constitution and bylaws to implement a series of changes to our governance structure.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-09-18.shtml</link>
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	<title>Call for Seminar Proposals for 2013 Annual Meeting</title>
	<description>The deadline to submit a proposal is October 15, 2012.  Seminars are planned on a wide-ranging assortment of topics</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-09-13.shtml</link>
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	<title>2012-13 Nominating and Awards Committees Appointed</title>
	<description>Immediate Past President Michael Nosbisch will serve as chair of the 2012-13 Nominating Committee.  Joining Nosbisch on the committee will be Ginette B. Basak P.Eng FAACE; Philips Tharakan Mulackal CCE EVP, Michael B. Pritchett CCE CEP, and Stephen P. Warhoe PE CCE CFCC FAACE.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-08-20.shtml</link>
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	<title>2012 Annual Meeting Transactions Available for Purchase</title>
	<description>This excellent reference contains 101 technical papers and their accompanying presentations that were featured at the 2012 AACE International Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-08-16.shtml</link>
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	<title>Computer Based Testing:  Trading pencil for mouse</title>
	<description>After years of discussing, planning and developing, AACE International has reached, yet again, another milestone in its quest for certification excellence: Computer Based Testing.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-08-14.shtml</link>
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	<title>2013 Annual Meeting Call for Paper Deadline is August 31, 2012!</title>
	<description>Individuals interested in presenting a technical paper for consideration at the 2013 Annual Meeting June 30-July 3, 2013 at the Marriott Wardman Park must submit their abstract  by August 31, 2012.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-07-30.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Beta-Testers Sought for New DRMP Certification</title>
 	<description>AACE International’s Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP) certification program is designed to establish credentials that recognize professional expertise, skills and knowledge in the decision and risk management area of practice within cost engineering.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-07-26.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Announces Webinar on Building Owners Cost Engineering Organizational Capability on August 29</title>
 	<description>The 90-minute presentation will feature Tim Mitchell, PE Cost Engineering Manager for Chevron-Project Resources Company.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-07-03.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Storms hit Morgantown, WV but No Significant Damage to AACE International Headquarters, Office Closed on July 4 As Planned</title>
 	<description>Despite the storms that devastated much of West Virginia, the AACE International headquarters came through with a minimum disruption to its office headquarters in Morgantown, WV.</description>
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 	<title>Online Silent Auction for Scholarships Opens Online</title>
 	<description>Using the services of the leading charity online auction company, BiddingforGood.com, the Education Board will conduct an online auction featuring various items donated by members and others</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-29.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Twenty four AACE sections will be honored at its Annual Meeting on July 10, 2012, during the Awards and Installation Luncheon.</description>
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 	<title>Recommended restructuring of the AACE International Board of Directors</title>
 	<description>The Governance Task Force, chaired by Past President Steve Revay, CCC CFCC is recommending a restructuring of the AACE International Board of Directors to provide more direct representation in the Association’s decision-making process by its three associate boards.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-25.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Seminar Program Added to the International TCM Conference Dubai, UAE - November 12-13, 2012</title>
 	<description>The AACE Education Board is planning to offer four two-day continuing education seminars in conjunction with the International Total Cost Management Conference in Dubai this November.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-19.shtml</link>
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 	<description>At its most recent meeting, the AACE International Board of Directors unanimously approved as James E. Krebs, PE CCE and Peter W. Ripley CCC as AACE Fellows.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-15.shtml</link>
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 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-11.shtml</link>
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 	<description>In order to advance the art and science of the practice of total cost management, AACE International may on occasion work with appropriate academic entities and others</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-07.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE Headquarters: One-Stop Shopping for Advertising, Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Employment Placement Sales and Marketing.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-06-01.shtml</link>
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 	<description>At its spring Board of Directors meeting, Leslie E. “Les” McMullan was unanimously approved as an AACE Fellow.  He has over 30 years of experience in project controls and project management on major capital projects in North America and Overseas.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-05-24.shtml</link>
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 	<title>International Total Cost Management Conference Registrants to Receive Special Commemorative Edition of The Total Cost Management Framework</title>
 	<description>All paid registrants to the ITCMC November 14-15, 2012 in Dubai, UAE will receive a special commemorative edition</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-05-21.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Catholic University of America Seeking Participants in Survey on Ethics and Cost Estimators</title>
 	<description>In order to advance the art and science of the practice of total cost management, AACE International may on occasion work with appropriate academic entities and others to make AACE International members and stakeholders aware of surveys</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-05-16.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International sponsored its first Federal Agency Roundtable April 13, 2012 at George Washington University’s Marvin Center, Washington, DC.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-05-10.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International will host a complimentary webinar entitled Constructive Acceleration: A Global Tour. The ninety-minute presentation features James G. Zack, Jr. CFCC, FRICS, PMP, CCM, AACE Fellow.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-05-08.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The AACE Certification Board has adopted guidelines for awarding engineering designations for the Certified Cost Consultant (CCC) and Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) certification examination, in compliance with The Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), the accreditation agency for AACE International certification programs.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-05-02.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Two New Sections Approved by AACE International Board of Directors</title>
 	<description>At their recent meeting, the AACE Board of Directors approved the formation of two new AACE Sections, the Brazil Section and the Central Ohio Section.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-04-24.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Link to the ICEC Roundup Newsletter for a Variety of International News</title>
 	<description>The latest issue of the International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) <b>Roundup</b> newsletter is posted and you can review it</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-04-18.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International is pleased to announce the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) re-accredited AACE International’s Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) and Certified Cost Technician (CCT) certifications</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-04-11.shtml</link>
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 	<title>First Member-Get-A-Member Winner for 2012</title>
 	<description>AACE International’s Member-Get-A-Member 2012 campaign is off to a great start with the first quarterly winner being awarded a $250 gift card to Land’s End, where AACE logo merchandise can be ordered.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-04-03.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Winners are being announced for the 2012-2013 AACE International election.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-03-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International’s Website Portal Will Be Down April 6 through April 8, 2012</title>
 	<description>AACE International will be converting to a new association management software, NetForum, during the period of Friday, April 6, 2012 through Sunday, April 8, 2012.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-03-19.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Early Rates Extended! Register Today! The 2012 Leadership Conference has moved to the spring. This year's facilitator is Chris De Santis.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-03-16.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Scholarship Applications at an All-Time High</title>
 	<description>Word is getting out about AACE International’s commitment to the future of the cost management profession.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-27.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Presents Achieving Design Capacity</title>
 	<description>The latest installment of our webinar series AACE Presents features a presentation on Achieving Design Capacity by Jenni Rogers and Jim Whiteside.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-23.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Closed in observance of President's Day</title>
 	<description>During this time, you will still have complete access to the AACE website and all web-based member services.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-20.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International has created a new Ethics Committee and Appeals Panel to address alleged violations of the Canons of Ethics that all AACE International members and certificate holders must abide by.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-17.shtml</link>
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 	<title>CALL FOR PAPERS!</title>
 	<description>Don't miss this valuable opportunity to participate in the technical program of AACE's first International TCM Conference</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-14.shtml</link>
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 	<title>2011 Annual Certification Progress Report</title>
 	<description>In keeping with our accreditation guidelines of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), the Certification Board of AACE International announces the 2011 Annual Certification Progress Report is now available</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-10.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service Award</title>
 	<description>The AACE International Education Board is currently accepting nominations for the Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service Award.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-07.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The official balloting for candidates for the 2012-13 AACE International election began on February 1 and will conclude on March 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-03.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International introduces the Source</title>
 	<description>AACE International is proud to introduce an exciting new addition to our communications portfolio to supplement our Cost Engineering journal. The new addition, Source, is a bimonthly digital publication focusing on Association activities and items of interest to the total cost management community.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-02-01.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Auction, Golf Tournament to Benefit Scholarship Fund Announced</title>
 	<description>Last year, AACE International distributed more than $80,000 in scholarships to students pursing studies in areas related to the practice of total cost management.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-26.shtml</link>
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 	<description>In accordance with its operations policies, on November 17, 2011, the AACE International Board of Directors approved the Fiscal Year 2012 budget projecting $3,113,053 in income and $3,129,896 in expenses for a net operating deficit of $16,843.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-24.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Professional Development through Online Courses</title>
 	<description>AACE International promotes a wide range of professional development courses available through online learning.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-20.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The International Cost Engineering Council has announced it is accepting applications for the 2012 ICEC Kenneth K Humphreys Awards for the most outstanding cost engineering, project management and quantity surveying papers by students or young members of ICEC member associations.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-19.shtml</link>
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 	<description>From a random drawing of all of the members who recommended a new member in 2011, Tamara Welten, Projects Cost Controller for Apache Energy Ltd, in Perth Australia was selected to win a trip to the 2012 AACE Annual Meeting July 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-18.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Three new and several revised AACE International Recommended Practices (RPs) have been issued by the Technical Board, according to Chair Larry Dysert.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-16.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Through the end of December, AACE International membership had grown to 7,794 compared to 7,377 the previous year.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-13.shtml</link>
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 	<description>January is <b>National Mentoring Month</b> focusing national attention not only on the need for mentors, but also on how each of us</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-12.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Introducing Source AACE's exciting new addition</title>
 	<description>In 2012, AACE International will introduce an exciting new addition to our communications portfolio to supplement our Cost Engineering journal.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-11.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The AACE Board of Directors voted October 16 to recommend to the membership to approve an amendment to the Association’s constitution to require that the process to amend the Constitution be the same as the requirement for a Bylaws amendment.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-09.shtml</link>
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 	<title>“Ask the Candidate” Questions Released; Candidate Responses to Be Posted on February 1</title>
 	<description>As previously announced, the Nominating Committee has introduced a new concept, “Ask the Candidates,” as part of the 2012 election process.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-05.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Revisions to the Canons of Ethics approved by the Board of Directors</title>
 	<description>The revisions to the Canons of Ethics approved by the Board of Directors on June 17, 2011 became effective January 1, 2012 and will apply to all members renewing for 2012 as well as any individual holding an AACE International certification.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-04.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Fourth Quarter Member-Get-A-Member Winner</title>
 	<description>AACE International’s Member-Get-A-Member campaign continues to be a great success with the fourth random drawing, and a $250 gift card to Land’s End for AACE logo merchandise being awarded to the winner.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2012/2012-01-03.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE is pleased to announce that Lonadek Nigeria Ltd. has been approved as the latest Approved Educational Provider, joining 27 other organizations that hold that distinction</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-12-15.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International is pleased to announce Richard K. “Dick” Faris, Senior Vice President for Oracle’s Primavera Global Business Unit, as the Keynote Speaker for the first International Total Cost Management Conference in Dubai, UAE.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-12-13.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Approves “Ask Your Candidates” Process for 2012</title>
 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors approved a recommendation from the Nominating Committee to create a new program designed to provide more meaningful information regarding the positions of candidates for AACE International board of director positions</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-12-02.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The official slate of candidates for the 2012 AACE International election is posted for review on the AACE website.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-12-01.shtml</link>
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 	<title>International Cost Engineering Council Releases Latest Version International Roundup News</title>
 	<description>AACE International members interested in learning more about how other cost engineering associations are addressing common issues and concerns might be interested in reviewing the latest version of the International Cost Engineering Council’s International Roundup News.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-23.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International has created a series of advertisements/promotions designed to explain its benefits and services to those engaged in the practice of total cost management.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-11.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International has entered into a special agreement with the Shanghai Construction Consultants Association (SCCA) to create a new section in the People’s Republic of China.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-08.shtml</link>
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 	<description>RC Construction Services dba RC Engineering and Construction Management (RCECM) announced that the company has been awarded a $20 million Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-07.shtml</link>
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 	<description>As of October 31, AACE International membership increased by 6.2% compared to the same time last year.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-04.shtml</link>
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 	<description>On October 17, AACE’s leadership executed a cooperative agreement with the American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-02.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors approved a recommendation from the Nominating Committee to create a new program designed to provide more meaningful information regarding the positions of candidates for AACE International board of director positions</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-11-01.shtml</link>
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 	<description>MBP is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected by Fairfax County’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services to provide project management and construction management support services.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-31.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The revised presentation now includes newly added benefits and programs including: Visual Total Cost Management Framework...more.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-27.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Acting on a recommendation from the Marketing Advisory Committee, the AACE International BOD has approved a special membership classification to recognize the service of men and women who have served in the military.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-26.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 16, to exercise its option to terminate its existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-25.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors voted October 16 to recommend to the membership to approve an amendment to the Association’s constitution to require that the process to amend the Constitution be the same as the requirement for a Bylaws amendment.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-24.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) has extended their Call for Papers for their 8th World Congress taking place on June 23 - 27, 2012.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-21.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE Presents’ latest installment features presenters Christopher W. Carson, PSP and Patrick M. Kelly, PSP.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-20.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International’s Member-Get-A-Member campaign continues to be a great success with the third random drawing, and a $250 gift card to Land’s End for AACE logo merchandise</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-13.shtml</link>
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 	<description>For 2011 from around the world who competed to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-11.shtml</link>
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 	<description>AACE International now offers a limited window of opportunity for individuals who allowed their certification to lapse to reinstate those certifications without taking the examination.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-07.shtml</link>
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 	<description>While it is always a good time to recruit new members into AACE International, October is a great time invite a prospective member to join.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-10-03.shtml</link>
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 	<description>ICEC has announced the Call for Papers for their 8th World Congress taking place on June 23 - 27, 2012.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-23.shtml</link>
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 	<description>In 2011, AACE International awarded $80,075 in scholarships, to students enrolled in university programs related to the cost and schedule management field.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-16.shtml</link>
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 	<description>In accordance with the provisions of the Strategic Plan adopted by the Board of Directors in April 2011, AACE International is releasing its first quarterly update...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-14.shtml</link>
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 	<description>We are pleased to announce that CMAA will be offering AACE members a discount on the webinar EVM in Construction: A Practical Approach.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-13.shtml</link>
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 	<description>We are pleased to announce that CMAA will be offering AACE members a discount on the webinar Practical Problems with Pricing Delay Using Eichleay.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-12.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The first two seminars in a series of certification review courses are now available to sections as a low-cost, all inclusive package.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-09.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Looking for a logical case on preparing contemporaneous claims analysis and entitlement determination as part of regular schedule updates? Well, look no further.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-06.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Abstract Deadline Extended!</title>
 	<description>Due to the great number of people who were impacted by Hurricane Irene, we are extending the deadline for the Call for Papers for AACE International’s 56th Annual Meeting “A Fiesta for Total Cost Management” until September 15, 2011.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-09-02.shtml</link>
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 	<description>Effective immediately, AACE International will use a revised speaker and author release form for articles and technical papers submitted for the Cost Engineering journal and other publications...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-08-26.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Congratulations to AACE's Fellows</title>
 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors approved the following as Fellows at their summer meeting on June 17, 2011:</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-08-15.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Announces International Total Cost Management Conference November 14-15, 2012 in Dubai, UAE</title>
 	<description>AACE has announced that the Hyatt Regency Dubai and Galleria in Dubai, UAE, will be the venue for the first International Total Cost Management Conference</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-08-12.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Certification Board Approves Changes for the Recertification Process</title>
 	<description>AACE’s Certification Board has been making a number of improvements to the certification program during the past few years – recertification being a primary example.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-08-05.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Membership Increased by 9%</title>
 	<description>AACE International reported its membership increased by 9% over the same time last year as of July 31...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-08-02.shtml</link>
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 	<title>An AACE International First!  Watch the 2011-12 Presidential Acceptance Speech Online!</title>
 	<description>As part of AACE International’s ongoing effort to provide members and stakeholders with a greater insight into our strategic vision, we are pleased to present Michael R. Nosbisch’s acceptance speech as 2011-12 President in video format. </description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-08-01.shtml</link>
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 	<title>2011 Annual Meeting Photos Available Online</title>
 	<description>This excellent reference contains 95 technical papers and 64 presentations featured at the 2011 AACE International Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, covering topics such as...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-25.shtml</link>
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 	<title>2011 Annual Meeting Transactions Available for Purchase</title>
 	<description>This excellent reference contains 95 technical papers and 64 presentations featured at the 2011 AACE International Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California, covering topics such as...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-22.shtml</link>
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 	<title>"State of the Association” Delivered by 2010-11 President Revay Now Available in Video Online</title>
 	<description>2010-11 President Steve Revay delivered the “State of the Association” address at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-21.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Member-Get-A-Member Winner Announced</title>
 	<description>AACE International&#39;s Member-Get-A-Member campaign is off to a great start with the second quarterly winner being awarded a $250 gift card to Land&#39;s End, where AACE logo merchandise can be ordered.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-19.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Reminder that AACE International Offices Closed July 14-15 For Move To New Location</title>
 	<description>AACE International offices and our website will be closed during regular office hours on July 14-15, 2011, to facilitate our move to new leased office space in Morgantown, WV.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-13.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Nominating Committee Announced</title>
 	<description>The 2011-12 Nominating Committee will be chaired by Past President Steve Revay. Other committee members will include Mark Grotefend, William Kraus, Steven Warhoe and Jim Zack.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-12.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Presents… Front-End Engineering and Design</title>
 	<description>Be sure to check out our new webinar on Front-End Engineering and Design: Influence over a Project’s Outcome by James D. Whiteside, II PE, and Tyler Humes.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-11.shtml</link>
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 	<title>New AACE Board of Directors Take Office</title>
 	<description>AACE International’s newly-elected members of the AACE Board of Directors began serving two-year terms on June 21, 2011.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-08.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Offices Closed July 14-15 For Move To New Location</title>
 	<description>AACE International offices and our website will be closed during regular office hours on July 14-15, 2011, to facilitate our move to new leased office space in Morgantown, WV.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-07-07.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Board of Directors Announces Corporate and Organizational Membership Partnership to Replace Corporate Sponsorships</title>
 	<description>As part of its implementation of the newly adopted Strategic Plan, the AACE International Board of Directors has announced the creation of the Corporate and Organizational Membership Partnership (COMP), effective January 1, 2012.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-06-30.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Revised Canons of Ethics to Become Effective January 1, 2012</title>
 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors approved revisions to the Canons of Ethics June 17-18 in Anaheim, CA.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-06-28.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Launches Comprehensive Mentoring Program</title>
 	<description>AACE International formally will launch its comprehensive Mentoring Program at its Annual Meeting June 19-22, 2011, in Anaheim, CA.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-06-06.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Membership Trends as of May 2011</title>
 	<description>AACE International reported a 9.7% increase in membership compared to the same time last year, according to Executive Director Dennis G. Stork.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-06-03.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Active Participant at DOE Cost Estimating Symposium</title>
 	<description>AACE was invited to be a presenter at the second Annual DOE Cost Estimating Symposium, which was held from May 25 – 26 in New Orleans, LA.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-31.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE announces their second release in the AACE Presents series</title>
 	<description>AACE Presents is an online program featuring a highly regarded technical presentation from a previous Annual Meeting 
		and is only available to AACE members.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-27.shtml</link>
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 	<title>DOE Finalizes Cost Estimating Guide in Collaboration with AACE</title>
 	<description>The Department of Energy (DOE) released its new DOE G 413.3-12, Cost Estimating Guide, which is meant to “provide uniform guidance and best practices that describe the methods 
		and procedures...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-25.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Posts $347,361 Contribution To Surplus in FY2010</title>
 	<description>According to John Ciccarelli, Vice President - Finance, AACE International posted a $347,361 contribution to surplus in fiscal year 2010</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-23.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Early Registration Deadline is May 20th!</title>
 	<description>Time is ticking - literally! Join your fellow cost engineering professionals in Anaheim, California, for AACE International's 55th Annual Meeting.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-17.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Board of Directors Withdraws Support for proposed C3PM</title>
 	<description>The AACE BOD has withdrawn support for the proposed Certified Portfolio, Program, and Project Management Manager certification which had been in planning stages since 2006.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-11.shtml</link>
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 	<title>2010 Certification Progress Report</title>
 	<description>AACE International’s Certification Program reports a 22% increase in actively certified individuals for 2010, compared to 2009.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-06.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Recently Named Fellows of AACE International</title>
 	<description>AACE's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Julian A. J. Anderson CCC, Mahendra P. Bhatia P. Eng, and Bruce G. Elliott CCC have been approved as Fellows.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-05.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Exciting new member benefit: AACE Presents</title>
 	<description>Effective May 2011, AACE International members will benefit from an exciting new member benefit, “AACE Presents”.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-05-03.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Represented at DAU Symposium in Ft. Belvoir</title>
 	<description>We are pleased to present AACE members with the opportunity to view video and PowerPoint presentations from DAU’s Acquisition Symposium.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE's Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan</title>
 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan its April 8-9, 2011 meeting in Montreal, Canada.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-27.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Spring Report on 2010-11 Tactical Operations Plan</title>
 	<description>In September, the AACE BOD released its 2010-11 tactical operations plan based on deliberations at its August 20-21, 2010, meeting in Morgantown, WV.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-26.shtml</link>
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 	<description>At its recent meeting in Montreal, Canada, the AACE International Board of Directors unanimously approved changes in the nominating and elections process that will be in effect for the 2012 elections.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-25.shtml</link>
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 	<description>The AACE International Board has released for public comment a proposed revised version of its Canon of Ethics.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-22.shtml</link>
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 	<title>First Member-Get-A-Member Winner</title>
 	<description>AACE International’s Member-Get-A-Member campaign is off to a great start with the first quarterly winner being awarded a $250 gift card to Land’s End, where AACE logo merchandise can be ordered.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-14.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Formal Statement on Social Media</title>
 	<description>The AACE International Board of Directors has adopted a formal statement regarding social media during its April 8-9, 2011 meeting in Montreal, Canada.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-12.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Posts 10.3% Membership Gain Through First Quarter</title>
 	<description>Membership increased by 10.3% in the first quarter of 2011, according to Sharon Hardman, administrator of section/members services.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-04-04.shtml</link>
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 	<title>NREL - Buildings Research</title>
 	<description>The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is currently sponsoring a project to develop (1) job task analyses (JTAs)...</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-03-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Election Results Announced</title>
 	<description>Winners are being announced in the recent AACE International annual election for seats on the Board of Directors.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-03-25.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE International Members Called Up for Active Duty May Suspend Payment of Dues</title>
 	<description>Members who have been called up for active duty in the reserves or similar military obligation may request that their dues obligations be deferred until their tour of duty is completed.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-03-22.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Expands Career Center with More Robust Features</title>
 	<description>As part of AACE’s plan to provide world class services to our members and stakeholders, the Association has contracted with Boxwood Technologies to administer the online Career Center.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-03-16.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Free and Downloadable CCT Primer Posted</title>
 	<description>Preparing for the Certified Cost Technician™ (CCT™) exam, through AACE International, just got a bit easier.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-03-14.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Elections – Take the Time Now to Vote!</title>
 	<description>All members are encouraged to click the link to the VoteNet election ballot and cast votes for the candidates of their choice.  Election closes March 15.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-03-04.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Recertification Reminder!</title>
 	<description>REMINDER – the deadline for March 1, 2011, recertification is midnight, February 28, 2011.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-17b.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Stephen P. Warhoe PE CCE CFCC Named Fellow</title>
 	<description>AACE's Board of Directors is pleased to announce Stephen P. Warhoe PE CCE CFCC has been approved as a Fellow.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-17.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Board Approves New Oman Section</title>
 	<description>A new section in Oman was approved at the January meeting of the AACE Board of Directors.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-14.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Website Offers RSS Feeds</title>
 	<description>If you want to make sure you have the latest information from AACE International, you may want to subscribe to our new RSS service.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-11.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Certification Holders Earn More</title>
 	<description>The most recent AACE Salary and Demographic Survey indicates that the average individual who has earned at least one AACE certification will earn 17.4% more than an individual without the AACE certification.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-09.shtml</link>
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	<title>AACE Releases Membership Recruitment Presentation and New Member-Get-A-Member Promotion</title>
	<description>As US President Teddy Roosevelt prepared for his famous charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba, he took the precaution of sewing several pairs of eyeglasses into the lining of his uniform in case his glasses broke during the assault.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-07.shtml</link>
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	<title>Certification Board Announces Plagiarism Policy and Penalties Adopted</title>
	<description>As part of an ongoing effort to adopt best practices among professional certification organizations, AACEs Certification Board has adopted a plagiarism policy effective January 1, 2011, that includes a stringent penalty component.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-04.shtml</link>
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	<title>AACE International extends an invitation to US veterans in its "Hire a Vet" program</title>
	<description>AACE invites actively serving US military personnel to be its guest at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim on Monday, June 20, 2011.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-02-01.shtml</link>
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	<title>Certification Update: Change in Certification Certificate Delivery</title>
	<description>In 2010, the Certification program spent approximately $32,000 on shipping/mailing costs.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-01-28.shtml</link>
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	<title>Change to Reciprocity Agreement Regarding Certifications Between RICS and AACE International</title>
	<description>AACE and (RICS) have been in discussion with regards to unilateral deviations from the reciprocity agreement.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-01-26.shtml</link>
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	<title>Questions About Paying Your Dues Online?  Here Are the Instructions!</title>
	<description>Once you have receive a renewal email or letter, you can login to pay your dues online.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-01-19.shtml</link>
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	<description>We are conducting a brief survey of our members to determine how they get their information and news regarding the cost and management profession.</description>
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	<title>On-Line Courses Begin January 17, 2011</title>
	<description>The new term of on-line courses hosted by Construction Experts Inc (CEI) begins on January 17th.</description>
	<link>http://www.aacei.org/mbr/news/2011/2011-01-04.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Cressman Resigns as Vice President-TEC</title>
 	<description>Citing personal reasons, Ken Cressman, CCC EVP PMP will resign from the AACE International Board of Directors effective December 31. Cressman served as Vice President: Technical, Education and Certification.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/about/news/2010-12-29.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Mid-Year Report on 2010-11 Tactical Operations Plan</title>
 	<description>In September, the AACE International Board of Directors released its 2010-11 tactical operations plan based on deliberations at its August 20-21, 2010, meeting in Morgantown, WV.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/about/news/2010-12-15.shtml</link>
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 	<title>News Preference Survey Is Available</title>
 	<description>We are conducting a brief survey of its members to determine how they get their information and news regarding the cost and management profession.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/about/news/2010-12-10.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Headquarters Staff Changes and Additions</title>
 	<description>AACE Headquarters is pleased to announce the addition of staff member Ashley Alexander and a change in position for Amanda Hildebran.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/about/news/2010-12-07.shtml</link>
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 	<title>AACE Membership Increases By 7.8 Percent Over 2009</title>
 	<description>In releasing the figures, AACE International Executive Director Dennis Stork commented that “despite the challenging economic environment, individuals and companies are confirming that AACE International’s benefits and services provide a compelling value proposition for new and existing members.”</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/about/news/2010-12-03.shtml</link>
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 	<title>Reviewer Qualifications for Transactions and Cost Engineering Journal</title>
 	<description>As part of our strategy to become the premier leader in technical material for our profession, the Technical Board has implemented a review process for each submitted paper/presentation and is now establishing a set of corresponding reviewer qualifications.</description>
 	<link>http://www.aacei.org/about/news/2010-12-01.shtml</link>
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