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Supervisor Keith Carson Honors Niculia Williams of Berkeley Youth Alternatives in Celebration of Black History Month
A champion of youth was honored in celebration of Black History Month during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Supervisor Keith Carson presented a resolution recognizing youth development leader Niculia “Nikki” Williams for her contributions... - March 04, 2012 - Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Gridlock: Why We’re in It and How to Get Out
A new book that presents a clear explanation for why the government is becoming dysfunctional and highlights a way out of the morass. It doesn’t describe what government should or shouldn’t do – but how American governance should be modernized. Not a rehash of left or right views and ideas, it is instead a fresh examination of cause and effect that has resulted in a failing system. - March 02, 2012 - Signalman Publishing
Gryphex Awarded Grand Winner for Innovation at 20th Annual MAX Awards
Gryphex has been awarded Grand Winner of the 20th Annual Marketing Awards for Excellence (MAX Awards) in innovation, marketing and market success among Georgia-based companies. Gryphex received the highest honor among 35 MAX Award entries from companies such as UPS, The Home Depot, Merial, Plaid Enterprises, and others. - March 02, 2012 - Gryphex
Maryland’s Choptank Electric is the First Electric Cooperative in the U.S. to Take Delivery of a Work Truck Featuring an Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System
Hybrid System Delivery, Partially Funded by a DOE Grant, Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - February 27, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Celesq® Announces March 2012 CLE Addressing Important Developments in Ethics in Pleadings, Social Media, Same Sex Marriage in New York, FCPA Enforcement
With ongoing developments in ethical requirements in Federal Court pleadings, social media, same sex marriage in New York, FCPA enforcement trends, and more, Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for March 2012: Ethics in the Federal Courts: Complying with Rule... - February 27, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Judge Larry Axelrood Receives Highest Ratings from Bar Associations of All Candidates in Race for Circuit Court Judge in Cook County’s 9th Subcircuit
Judge Larry Axelrood leads as the candidate with the highest bar association ratings in the race for Circuit Court Judge in Cook County's 9th Subcircuit and is the only candidate running who has been found “Highly Qualified” by the Chicago Bar Association. - February 25, 2012 - Elect Judge Axelrood
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 5360 at the NTEA Show
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - February 24, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
All Illinois Judicial Candidates Rated in Illinois State Bar Association Lawyers’ Poll and Evaluations
Illinois voters can view judicial ratings for March 20 primary by county. - February 24, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Geosemble, BAE Systems Strengthen Product Integration
Two companies integrate technology to deliver deeper understanding of geographic regions through database analysis and social media visualization - February 21, 2012 - Geosemble Technologies
Robert Patillo, Georgia House District 53 Candidate, Announces Support for HR 1335
Robert Patillo Announces Support for HR 1335;Democrat Robert Patillo Reaffirms support for local control over public education. - February 21, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia
Arizona State Officials Join Arizona Horse Council (AzHC) at Equine Economic Impact Event
Last week, government officials from all over attended the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry in Arizona to highlight the significance of Arizona's $1.8 billion equine industry. In attendance were Arizona Speaker Andy Tobin, State Rep Heather Carter, Senator Steve Pierce, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and Chip Wilson from the Arizona Horse Council (AzHC). Other officials attended. - February 14, 2012 - Arizona Horse Council
CRA, Inc. Wins New Jersey Office of Homeland Security Preparedness Contract
CRA, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJ OHSP) to develop and conduct a series of training exercises for jurisdictions adjacent to the New Jersey and New York Marine Terminals. The U.S. Department of Homeland... - February 10, 2012 - CRA, Inc.
Save Our Library Campaign Data Shows an Alternative Way of Cutting Costs & Maintaining Services
Last Saturday was National Libraries day and yesterday marked the opening of the Cabinet select Committee investigating library closures. But there is an alternative strategy to library closures- one that enables us to cut the deficit but at the same time maintains front line library... - February 10, 2012 - Upper Norwood Library Campaign
Poetry Bar Launches On-Line Petition to Free Zhu Yufu
Poets twist the tail of the Chinese dragon to demand the immediate and unconditional release of imprisoned poet and democracy activist, Zhu Yufu. - February 05, 2012 - The Camel Saloon
Smith Applauds Hawaii Taking Step Forward on Kelsey's Law
Kelsey’s Law Helps Law Enforcement Locate People Who Are in Danger of Harm via Cell Phone Records - February 03, 2012 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Author to Speak at Humanists of Georgia Meeting
Scott Smith, author of "Legacy: The Secret History of Proto-Fascism in America's Greatest Little City," will speak at the Feb. 19 Humanists of Georgia meeting at Atlanta Freethought Hall. - February 02, 2012 - LegacyLaGrange.com
Capita’s National Conference on Commissioning Social Enterprise - Friday 27th April 2012 – Central London
The launch of the Open Public Services White Paper last year and the introduction of the Public Services (Social Value) Bill in Parliament has meant that the role of Social Enterprise in public service delivery is becoming ever greater. - February 02, 2012 - Capita Conferences
U.S. Army’s Presidio of Monterey DFMWR Incorporates Proactive Solution to Bacteria
Long-lasting antimicrobial technology will fight bacteria growth 24/7 for up to 90 days with one application. ecoSolv Distribution, LLC and the United States Army’s Presidio of Monterey in California today announced the installation’s facilities will in part be treated with... - January 31, 2012 - ecoSolv Distribution LLC
Young Female Associate Slams Carl's Jr. Defense Team in Near Unanimous Verdict
Civil Rights attorney, Julie Mehrban and her client Alexander Johnson achieve a sweeping victory for the disabled against fast-food giant, Carl Karcher Enterprises, represented by Scott Ferrell of Newport Trial Group. Spectators of the trial noted Mehrban’s calm, skillful and assertive handling of the trial, and the destruction of virtually every element of the defense theory. - January 30, 2012 - Law Offices of Morse Mehrban, A.P.C.
ComEd Takes Delivery of New Advanced Odyne Systems Plug-In Hybrid Digger Derrick
New hybrid to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environment - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Delivers Seven Hybrid System Work Trucks Through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program
New advanced Odyne hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet, safer work environments - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
FlashPark Responds to Welsh Parking Ticket Complaints
The British private parking enforcement agency FlashPark has announced that it will resolve problems relating to the issuance of parking tickets in Wales that are only written in English. - January 23, 2012 - Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd
Capita Releases Details of Its 2nd National Conference the Future of Youth Justice - Held on Wednesday 28th March 2012
Taking place in March 2012, this event is perfectly timed to enhance your organisation’s planning, commissioning and delivery of services. - January 15, 2012 - Capita Conferences
New Models of Service Delivery in Local Government
Building on the huge success of last year’s event, Capita’s 2nd New Models of Service Delivery Conference in Local Government provide an innovative and pioneering programme highlighting the significant steps towards efficiency and increased productivity made in the past year and outlines solutions to overcome the challenges ahead. - January 12, 2012 - Capita Conferences
RichmondBUILD Receives $20K in New Equipment from Abatix Corp. at the Request of ehs International, Inc. to Support Green Jobs Training for Richmond Residents
Abatix provides new equipment and supplies valued over $20,000 to support the City of Richmond’s award-winning green jobs training program. Abatix is a full service distributor of quality products to safety, construction, environmental, marine, remediation, healthcare and energy... - January 11, 2012 - ehs International, Inc
Record Contributions Humble Snyder, Says Momentum in Martin County Sheriff’s Race Building, Support Overwhelming
Florida State Representative William D. Snyder makes sheriff's election campaign history as his bid to become the next Martin County Sheriff attracts huge community and widespread financial support. So as his campaign gains historic strength, so does his passion to return to a life of law enforcement. - January 08, 2012 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Colonel Joseph Bradshaw is Nominated for the Claude Pepper Government Lawyer Award
Colonel Joseph Bradshaw is nominated for the Claude Pepper Government Lawyer Award; an award. This Award recognizes an outstanding lawyer who has made an extraordinary and exemplary contribution as a practicing government lawyer. - January 07, 2012 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes First Time Graduates of "Another Way" Drug Treatment Program
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office recognized inmates who completed the Another Way substance abuse program. Inmates voluntarily went through the recovery program provided by the Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC and the Treatment center of the Palm Beaches. This was the first time inmates had an alternative to treatment since the closing of the Sheriff's Drug Farm. Chief Deputy Mike Gauger explains the “Another Way” program established in Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office: - January 05, 2012 - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Creative Bus Sales Acquires Phoenix Based Arizona Bus Sales
Nation's Largest Bus Dealership, Creative Bus Sales, Completes Acquisition of Phoenix Based Arizona Bus Sales and Albuquerque Based New Mexico Bus Sales - January 04, 2012 - Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
ReVenture Park™ and Catawba Lands Conservancy Partner to Protect Additional 175 Acres Along the Catawba River in North Carolina
Charlotte's first Eco-Industrial Park announces deal to create additional 175-acre conservation easement along one of the country's most endangered rivers. - December 30, 2011 - ReVenture Park
With New “Joint Electronic Discovery Submission” Pilot Program Now in Effect in SDNY, Global Digital Forensics Keeps Clients Prepared
With Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery) costs continuing to spiral out of control in complex litigations, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s (SDNY’s) 31-member Judicial Improvements Committee, in a joint bench and bar effort, is the latest to tackle the still... - December 28, 2011 - Global Digital Forensics
John Anthony, Expert on Agenda 21 and Government Regulations to Speak at Cherry Hill Area Tea Party Event
The Cherry Hill Area Tea Party (CHAPT) to host speaker John Anthony who will give a presentation on Agenda 21 and Sustainable Development and how it affects the future of all citizens, communities and businesses in America. - December 28, 2011 - The Cherry Hill Area Tea Party
Ohio Drug Task Force Units Turn to Leading Meth Remediation Company in Ohio for Assistance
Ohio Biohazardous Recovery has been the leading bio-hazard & Meth Remediation company for quite sometime now. Early this year, some of the largest drug task force units turned to Ohio Bio's sister company, Ohio Clan Lab Neutralization Techs as the company to call for post meth bust chemical neutralization and removal. This has saved Ohio thousands, thus allowing for more police activity in the fight against the on going meth problem in Ohio. Visit Ohio Bio at www.ohiobiohaz.com - December 22, 2011 - Ohio Biohazardous Recovery
Miravista Press Challenges Every American to Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test with the Release of Their New Book, the American Challenge
MiraVista Press releases a new book, The American Challenge, that includes what every American should know about their country. Recent studies have shown that almost half of the country is ignorant about basic civics and historical facts about America. This book addresses that lack of knowledge. - December 20, 2011 - MiraVista Press
David H. Lockwood Files for His Candidacy for Congress in the 2012 Elections
Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District has a new Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. - December 17, 2011 - Dave Lockwood For Congress
New Biography of New Jersey Political Boss Reaches #1 on Amazon
A new biography of famed Jersey City mayor and political boss Frank Hague has reached the #1 spot on Amazon.com in the category Hot New Releases in United States Biographies. Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. - December 09, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Health Care Reform- Dr. Kipp Van Camp, a Practicing Physician, and His View of What is Ailing Us (and the US)
Maybe you haven’t noticed yet, but the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that the Democratic Congress passed in 2010 is already impacting your health care. Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp, a triple boarded Interverntional Radiologist with 25 years experience in the medical field, gives a physician's view of how health care reform will impact the average American in "Misdiagnosis: A practicing physicians case study in health care reform." - December 08, 2011 - Dr. Kipp A. Van Camp
Kelly Registration Systems Builds Software for Inspections/Investigations of Anhydrous Ammonia for North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Kelly Registration Systems will provide a solution to automate North Dakota's regulatory work in the inspection of anhydrous ammonia storage tanks and facilities. - December 08, 2011 - Kelly Products, Inc.
Author Critical of How HBO Portrays Mayor
In his new biography The Life & Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague: "I Am the Law" (The History Press) author Leonard Vernon is highly critical of how former Jersey City mayor Frank Hague has been portrayed both in history and the media. Vernon is especially critical of the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire, the show that focuses on Prohibition era Atlantic City and how it portrays Hague. - December 04, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
New Book Chronicles Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague
The name Frank Hague and Jersey City are inseparable, making it almost impossible to discuss one without at least mentioning the other. Frank Hague served as the mayor of Jersey City for much of the early twentieth century. While some believed him a thief, others viewed him as a modern-day Robin Hood. He could put food on your table or triple your taxes, give you a job or end your career. He could make you a federal judge, a congressman or even a United States senator. - December 02, 2011 - Leonard Vernon
Tea Party Patriots and Conservatives Protest Senator John McCain's National Defense Authorization Act in His Home Turf, Tucson, Arizona
Conservatives protest the newly passed National Defense Authorization Act which allows for any US citizen to be held by U.S. military forces for an indefinite period of time with no Constitutional due process. - December 02, 2011 - Jeff Bales
Capita’s National Conference on Social Housing Regulation - Tuesday 24th January 2012 – Central London
With the Localism Bill introducing a radical shift to a more localised housing system and a review of existing social housing regulation, this is a critical time for the housing sector to embrace the changes and get to grips with new tenancies and a new regulator. - December 01, 2011 - Capita Conferences
Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Use of Violence Against Egyptian Civilians
In light of the saddening turn of events that have taken place in Egypt over the past few days, the undersigned, Egyptian Expatriates, strongly condemn the use of force to silence the voices of the people of Egypt. The recent turn of violent events in Egypt is the consequence of the growing public... - November 23, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance
Judge Larry Axelrood Kicks Off Campaign for 9th Judicial Subcircuit at Event Hosted by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl & Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin
Over 100 supporters gathered on Thursday, November 17 at Prairie Moon in Evanston to help Judge Larry Axelrood launch his campaign for election to the office of Cook County Judge in the 9th Subcircuit. The campaign reception was co-chaired by Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin and Evanston... - November 23, 2011 - Elect Judge Axelrood
State Representative William D. Snyder Recognized by the American Conservative Union as a 2011 "Defender of Liberty"
Representative Snyder has proven time and time again that economic growth through lower taxes, reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security are a top priority. He clearly has all the qualities of a good leader and a strong defender of liberty. - November 19, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Community Calls for More Education on New TN - Voter Photo ID Law
Regardless of political party affiliation, without the proper photo ID, you won’t be able to vote for anyone during the election season. The new law goes into effect at the start of the New Year. - November 19, 2011 - Tennessee Urban Resource Center
Las Vegas Notice of Default Numbers Show Historic Drop; Down 90% According to Default Research
Default Research, Inc., (www.defaultresearch.com) one of the nation’s foremost aggregators of pre foreclosure data, reports that Las Vegas – a real estate market starving for good news – in October 2011 experienced one of the largest year-over-year drops in Notice of Default... - November 18, 2011 - Default Research Inc
ESII Renews Its Participation to City Halls and Local Councils Convention, SMCL 2011
ESII will present its range of solutions to improve the quality of reception of citizens. Respecting the norms of the Qualiville standard, their solutions provide convenience to citizens and efficiency to teams. - November 16, 2011 - ESII
Delray Redevelopment Project Wins State Award; Delray CRA One of Twelve Winners
The Delray Beach CRA was one of 12 agencies honored by the Florida Redevelopment Association with a statewide redevelopment award. The renovation of the Palm Manor Apartments won an award in the "Outstanding Affordable Housing Project" category. - November 11, 2011 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
SOE Software Hosts Online Election Results for Contra Costa, CA
Contra Costa Holds 2011 Consolidated Election - November 11, 2011 - SOE Software