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Dennis Richardson (politician), Mail Tribune:
“The idea was to get information from people who don't normally do it because they are concerned about retaliation ... This was something that we did to try and generate citizen involvement from those citizens who have insight into the functioning of government.”
“We are taking these investigations very seriously and are fully cooperating with the authorities”
Ron Paul, KSDK | St. Louis:
“I also told him I would see him soon in the caucus states”
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Chad Ochocinco, Wall Street Journal:
“You're asking Chad? ... How are you going to ask Chad if Chad's going to get a ball?...I'm going to do my job. It's the easy part.”
Colorado’s Fresh Snow Brings Low Fares on Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is celebrating Colorado’s recent snowfall with some incredibly low fares to the state’s top mountain destinations. The Denver-based carrier will get you on the slopes at Aspen, Durango and Steamboat with fares as low as $60 each way (all taxes and fees included). Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 6, 2012, for travel through April 15, 2012. Roundtrip purchase is not required. A three-day advance… continue reading »
USC School of Cinematic Arts Presents “The Power of Film to Create Social Change”
USC School of Cinematic Arts: EVENT: “The Power of Film to Create Social Change” Panel Discussion Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM … continue reading »
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Investigation of Pfizer, Inc. Regarding the Lo/Ovral®-28 and Norgestrel Birth Control Pill Recall
Attorney Advertising. Keller Rohrback L.L.P. (www.krcomplexlit.com) is investigating possible consumer claims against Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE) relating to its recent recall of certain lots of Lo/Ovral®-28 and Norgestrel birth control pills that were sold in the U.S. This investigation focuses on the expenses incurred by consumers as a result of the recalled birth control pills, such as the cost of the pills, back-up methods of birth control,… continue reading »
Frontier Airlines Updates Colorado Winter Storm Guidelines
Due to the impact of a winter storm in Colorado, Frontier Airlines has updated its guidelines for travel to, from or through Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver and Steamboat Springs/Hayden. The policy now applies to customers scheduled to travel Feb. 2-4, 2012, who purchased tickets on or before Feb. 1, 2012. Customers who have already started their travel may make one itinerary change. Rules and restrictions regarding standard change fees,… continue reading »
Back-to-Back Disasters: Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez to Address Response to Deadly Incidents
Over the past five months, the Reno Fire Department, led by Chief Michael Hernandez, has had several high profile disasters that have required response from multiple agencies and hundreds of firefighters, paramedics and EMS professionals. On Tuesday, February 21st, Hernandez will open up to thousands of Firehouse World attendees in San Diego about lessons learned and the importance of being prepared. “The Caughlin fire… continue reading »
L.A. Car Connection Inc. Will Race Some of the Hottest, Fastest and Most Rare Cars Seen in Los Angeles at the Willow Springs Race Track in Rosamond, CA
L.A. Car Connection Inc. (LACC) will host their First Annual Race Event to showcase some of the most unusual cars driven in Los Angeles. The featured cars will include a Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Nissan GTR, the new limited edition Porsche GT3RS 4.0, a 1961 race-ready Mini-Cooper, an Audi R8 V10 Roadster and a Mercedes SL600. Rare car enthusiasts will race at speeds of up to 175 MPH around the 2.5 mile track at Willow Springs. … continue reading »
Washington Trust Announces “I Luv RI” Photo Contest Winner
The Washington Trust Company and RI Monthly today announced that Timothy Hiebert, of Providence, R.I., has been selected as the second winner of the I Luv RI’s 2012 photo contest. Hiebert’s stunning shot of the Providence River “I-Way” Bridge entitled, “Nocturne”, has been published in the February 2012 issue of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. Washington Trust's Jayne Poland, left, and Elizabeth B. Eckel, right, with I Luv RI photo contest winner… continue reading »
Ticket Sales Open Today for The Believe In Girls Celebration at Liberty State Park Featuring a Concert by Sara Bareilles and Joe Jonas
Tickets go on sale nationwide today for The “Believe In Girls” (B.I.G.) Celebration, a day-long event culminating in an evening concert featuring Grammy nominated artist and celebrity judge on the hit show “The Sing Off,” Sara Bareilles and pop star Joe Jonas of the band The Jonas Brothers. The event will take place on June 23, 2012, starting at 1 p.m. at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J. and will also include a daytime performance from “The X… continue reading »
Fractal Antenna Takes Sound Wireless
Rock concerts and sporting events just got the pick-up they needed – the antenna pick-up that is. Live entertainment shows have long been plagued with awkwardly-shaped, low-performance antennas used for wireless microphones and lighting controls. The solution for integrators, until now, has been to build the stage, or the arena, with more and more eyesore antennas just to get satisfactory coverage and performance. Now, Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc.… continue reading »
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Engage Students Nationwide in The Great Lemonade War Against Childhood Cancer
This week, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Children’s Publishing Group and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) launched The Great Lemonade War, a unique campaign to help elementary and middle schools fundraise against childhood cancer. Students at participating schools will employ the kid-friendly business lessons in Jacqueline Davies’ The Lemonade War as they operate competing lemonade stand projects that benefit ALSF. Registration… continue reading »
THQ Announces Strategic Agreement with New Digital Developer Innovative Leisure
THQ (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced a strategic agreement with digital development studio Innovative Leisure, a new company formed by games industry veterans. The agreement will focus on creating and publishing digital games available through digital and mobile platforms. The agreement gives THQ the right to publish multiple Innovative Leisure titles starting in 2012. Innovative Leisure comprises games industry icons with experience on… continue reading »
Join the Coca-Cola Polar Bears on Game Day at CokePolarBowl.com
The Coca-Cola polar bears love football. In fact, in addition to starring in three new commercials, they’ll be tuned into NBC’s broadcast – just like millions of fans around the world and sharing their reactions to all the in-game action, ads and halftime show via a live digital stream at www.CokePolarBowl.com. For this year’s big game, Coca-Cola is launching CokePolarBowl.com, a unique viewing experience for fans that merges a live digital… continue reading »
Pacific Alliance Bank Enters 2nd 5-Years Profitably and Appoints New President & CEO
Serving the growing business market in the San Gabriel Valley and Southern California, Pacific Alliance Bank opened its headquarters in Rosemead December 27, 2006, and continues as the only bank headquartered in the city. Pacific Alliance Bank has achieved success, notwithstanding the negative economic environment of the last four years, continuing as “well capitalized” and earning $619 thousand in 2011, while achieving total assets… continue reading »
Saks Fifth Avenue Forms Local Charitable Partnerships Nationwide
This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity. The donations will benefit certain local organizations, keeping support within each Saks Fifth Avenue store’s immediate community. Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with 194 charitable organizations nationwide. “Saks Fifth Avenue is committed to our local communities. We appreciate our customers’ charitable… continue reading »
PeopleScout Kicks off Veteran Hiring Initiative During Super Bowl Weekend: 25 Percent Increase in Military Hires in Next 12 Months
PeopleScout, a leading provider of recruitment processing outsourcing (RPO), today announced its Veteran Hiring Initiative, a program to partner with its clients to hire more than 10,000 military veterans during the next year, an estimated 25 percent increase over 2011. The PeopleScout Veteran Hiring Initiative is designed to help U.S. veterans find meaningful employment, and U.S. companies find outstanding talent by changing the way… continue reading »
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