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Solesky Family Releases 911 Call at the Center of High Court Decision, Tracey v. Solesky
The 911 call portrays a life-threatening attack upon a young boy by a neighbor's pit bull. The Solesky family hopes the 911 call will inspire Maryland legislators to resolve that this never happens in the New Year. - December 17, 2012 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. to Operate Davis County Inspection / Maintenance Technical Center
Davis County has chosen to contract with Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. (WEP) to provide inspection services to Davis County motorists at the Vehicle Emissions Testing Center in Kaysville. County commissioners debated several options to provide the additional inspection services and... - December 15, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim
Matt Smith, Senior Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 Architect, Joins Planet Technologies
Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft consulting and services company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Matt Smith has joined the company as Cloud Architect. Smith will be providing expertise to Planet’s state and local government customers around cloud... - December 08, 2012 - Planet Technologies
Signs for New North Dakota No Smoking Law Available at ComplianceSigns.com
North Dakota's revised smoking ban takes effect Dec. 6. It prohibits most indoor smoking and prohibits smoking within 20 feet of buildings. ComplianceSigns.com has developed a variety of no smoking signs to help assure compliance with the new law. - December 07, 2012 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
Manufacturer to Offer Refurb Program to Contractors and Department of Transportation for Arrow Boards and Message Boards
State and city level DOTs and contractors can refurb their old or broken message boards or arrow boards to extend budget and save money. - December 07, 2012 - K&K Systems, Inc
Law of Street Naming and Numbering Course Announced by Aligned Assets
In Central London on 29th January 2013, Aligned Assets are running a training course on the Law of Street Naming and Numbering. - December 05, 2012 - Aligned Assets
From West Point to Wall Street: Mischler Financial Group Adds Military Veteran and Former Merrill Lynch Exec to Senior Trading Desk Ranks
Institutional brokerage Mischler Financial Group (“Mischler”), the securities industry’s oldest and largest certified SDVBE (Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) announced today the appointment of Timothy Greene to the role of Director, Institutional Equity Sales/Trading. - December 04, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Wisconsin Publisher Releases Retired Homicide Detective's Book
Steven Spingola, a former Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective with a national reputation for excellence, releases his second book. - December 03, 2012 - Badger Wordsmith, LLC
Urrutia Consulting, NHA Advisors and TerraVerde Renewable Partners Form Strategic Alliance
TerraVerde Renewable Partners, Urrutia Consulting and NHA Advisors form alliance to provide energy management and solar advisory services to cities, counties and special districts. - November 29, 2012 - TerraVerde Renewable Partners
Service Level Management Solution for Government Cloud Now Available on UK Government’s Cloudstore
Anaeko’s ServiceClarity now offers government departments and agencies a cost effective method of maximising business benefit from the move to the cloud. - November 20, 2012 - Anaeko
Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin Congratulates Wesley Duncan on His Recent Election Victory for Nevada State Assembly, District 37
Congratulations from the Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., to Republican Candidate Wesley Duncan on his November 2012 Election Victory for Nevada State Assembly, District 37. - November 14, 2012 - The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.
DUECO, Inc. Provides Crews and Equipment to Support Hurricane Sandy Clean Up
Utility Trucks and Crew from DUECO and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Help Restore Power Along the East Coast. - November 13, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
London Borough of Harrow Wins the Overall Exemplar Award 2012
After a vote by over 300 delegates, the London Borough of Harrow has been announced the winner of the Overall Exemplar Award at the Everything Happens Somewhere conference - November 10, 2012 - GeoPlace
Capita Announces Details of Its 3rd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference – Monday 26th November – Central London
Capita’s 3rd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference focuses on the government’s commitment to extend outcome based service delivery schemes across the public sector by 2014. - November 10, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer
Bread and Roses Heritage Committee Releases New Festival Video
Release of the official video capturing the 2012 Bread and Roses Heritage Festival on Labor Day on the Lawrence Common. - November 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Scottsdale Weight Loss Center's New Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, Joins the Fight Against Obesity in Arizona
Arizona’s current obesity epidemic affects 24.7% of our population and is expected to hit 58.8% by 2030 according to the recent article released from Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). New Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, tells... - November 01, 2012 - Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, PLLC
ETS Partners with Virtual Bridges to Offer Cloud Desktop Services
DNACloud Desktop is designed to make use of enterprise grade technologies that can easily and cost effectively be deployed in any market segment from SMB to Enterprise to State/Local Government and Education institutions. - October 30, 2012 - Exceptional Technology Solutions, LLC
Winners of the 2012 GeoPlace Exemplar Awards Are Announced
After a highly competitive judging procedure, the 2012 Exemplar Awards for local authority service delivery have been announced. - October 27, 2012 - GeoPlace
Apex Chamber Board of Directors Endorses Wake Tech Facilities Bond
The Apex Chamber Board of Directors endorses the 2012 Wake Tech Facilities Bond and encourages voters to approve it on November 6th. - October 26, 2012 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Rita K. Hill Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rita K. Hill of Guymon, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government emergency services. About Rita K. Hill Ms. Hill has over 17 years experience in the field of emergency... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rentricity Wins Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Competition and Advances to National Finals
Company is First New York-Based Firm to Compete in Final Round at 2012 Global Forum in San Jose, Calif. - October 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Chicago Prime Steakhouse Welcomed Congressional Opponents, Walsh and Duckworth, for Small-Business Roundtables
Chicago Prime Steakhouse welcomed Illinois 8th Congressional Opponents Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth for separate rountables concerning the issues of small businesses and the hospitality industry. - October 18, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Fullerton, CA Hope International University Welcomes Community for Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The annual Fullerton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 19, will be held at Hope International University. - October 17, 2012 - Hope International University
Marlborough’s Downtown Recognized as a Cultural District
The official designation reaffirms the Massachusetts city’s movement toward expanding arts programs in the area. - October 15, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
Eugene Police Department Adds Video interview Technology
MediaSolv Solutions, Corp. selected to implement video interview solution for Eugene Oregon Police Department. - September 28, 2012 - MediaSolv Solutions, Corp.
Michigan School District Implements Dragonfly Solutions’ SEED Program to Create $6 Million in New Revenue and Energy Savings
Ypsilanti Public Schools signed a contract with Dragonfly Solutions to provide proprietary energy efficiency equipment throughouth the entire district with no money out of pocket through the SEED Program (School Energy Efficiency Development Program) which helps school find revenue rewards in energy efficiency projects and renewable energy projects by generating Clean Skies Certificates that are sold for the District in the Voluntary Energy Market. - September 26, 2012 - Dragonfly Solutions, Inc.
Capita's Housing Benefit in Scotland - Wednesday 5th December 2012, Edinburgh
Keynote: John Giblin, Housing Delivery Division, Department for Work and Pensions. The introduction of Universal Credit and direct payments from October 2013 will be the biggest change to the welfare system in over 60 years. Capita's 2nd National Housing Benefit in Scotland Conference comes at a crucial time to provide guidance on mitigating the risks of impending reform. - September 26, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Networking Group Available to Non-commissioned Officers Serving in State Defense Forces
A professional group has been created for Non-commissioned Officers serving in state defense forces. - September 24, 2012 - The State Defense Forces NCO Group
Rentricity Selected by The Artemis Project™ as a 2012 Top 50 Water Company
Rentricity is pleased to announce that it has been chosen for the 2012 Artemis Top 50 Water Tech Listing.™ "The Artemis Top 50 is the water industry’s benchmark for innovation that will matter. It identifies the new solutions that will meet the world's water challenges,”... - September 14, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
GOSS Congratulates Broxtowe Borough Council for Website Success
GOSS Interactive congratulates Broxtowe Borough Council for receiving 3 stars in the Socitm Better Connected 2012 report. - September 12, 2012 - GOSS Interactive
Tri-Star Design, Inc. Develops First Cellular Iris Scan Recognition Device
World’s first cellular iris recognition device developed my Tri-Star Design, Inc. Units will be on display at the Design East Conference, Booth 1010, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, September 18 and 19, 2012. - September 11, 2012 - Tri-Star Design, Inc.
Chicago Prime Steakhouse Sets the Stage for a Fundraiser Benefitting Cook County Commissioner Timothy Schneider
On Thursday, August 23, 2012, Chicago Prime Steakhouse set the stage for nearly 100 dignitaries and guests gathered for a re-election fundraiser benefitting Cook County Commissioner Timothy Schneider (R-15). In addition to a successful local business owner, Schneider represents the 15th District... - September 07, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
PANDORA, a National Charity, Has Merged with CFS Solutions of West Michigan
The headquarters for the national NeuroEndocrineImmune patient advocacy organization, PANDORA, is now in Wyoming, Michigan, just outside of Grand Rapids. The merging of Patient Alliance for NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization for Research and Advocacy Inc. with CFS Solutions of West... - September 06, 2012 - PANDORA Org
Candidate Forum on Mental Health Issues to be held in Norwalk
Keystone House, Inc. and Southwest Regional Mental Health Board, Inc. (SWRMHB) are hosting a Free Candidate Forum on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 8:00 am - 10:00 am at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. All candidates from Norwalk and surrounding towns running for State Representative and Senate have been invited*. - September 06, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Flanders Firefighters, EMTs Practice Swimming Pool Rescues
With a beautiful Labor Day here, lots of people will be enjoying backyard swimming pools. Members of the Flanders Fire Company #1 & Rescue Squad practiced rescuing victims of poolside injuries and drownings, but remind people that prevention is the best response. - September 02, 2012 - Flanders Fire Company #1 & Rescue Squad
Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
The City of Stanton Streamlines Business License Process
In its efforts to promote the establishment of new business, Stanton officials have approved amendments to the Stanton Municipal Code in order to facilitate a new streamlined business licensing process. The new business license application has been simplified to expedite the process of... - August 29, 2012 - City of Stanton
Prayer Rally - Sunday Night at the Springfield, MO City Hall
Reclaiming Missouri for Christ will host a community prayer rally Sunday, August 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Springfield's Historic City Hall, 840 N. Booneville. This peaceful event is intended to encourage the Christian community to pray and unite in opposition to Springfield City Council Bill... - August 24, 2012 - Reclaiming Missouri for Christ
Action Party of Morton Grove Seeks Residents Interested in Running for Office
The Action Party of Morton Grove is continuing its long-held tradition of holding open screening sessions to seek candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in April of 2013. Screening sessions will be scheduled in mid-September to accommodate those applicants seeking to run for the offices of... - August 23, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Iowa State Fair with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
Abortion billboard trucks hit the streets of Des Moines in a campaign to bring a powerful pro-life message to Iowa voters in advance of the November 6 elections. - August 12, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform