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Cal/OSHA Issues Hazard Alert and Launches Confined Spaces Emphasis Program

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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) today launched a statewide Confined Space Special Emphasis Initiative to focus attention on preventing worker deaths and...

National Study Quantifies the "Sharing Economy" Movement

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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sharing Economy movement has gone mainstream. According to a national consumer study, not only did a 60 percent of overall respondents find the concept of sharing appealing, but a full 71 percent of those who have used shareable...

IrishCentral.com Launches New Community Newspaper Division

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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Niall O'Dowd, founder and CEO of IrishCentral LLC announced today the launch of a new community newspaper division to expand the online company's footprint in the Irish community. Mr. O'Dowd will be combining his Home & Away publication...

Jenny Craig Supports American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life.? Initiative With Mariah Carey

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenny Craig, one of the world's leading authorities on weight management, announced today its support of the American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life. healthy living initiative by launching a multi-faceted program entitled My...

RISI Announces Updated Program for European Pulp & Paper Conference

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BRUSSELS, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RISI, the leading information provider for the forest products industry, has announced that a number of leading industry experts have joined the program of speakers for the upcoming 14th European Pulp and Paper Outlook Conference. The event...

International Center of Photography Announces 2012 Infinity Awards Winners

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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center of Photography (ICP) will recognize Daido Moriyama for Lifetime Achievement and will honor Ai Weiwei with the Cornell Capa Award at the 28th Annual Infinity Awards gala event on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Pier Sixty, Chelsea...

Universal and Illumination's Next Film Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Garners Support from Organizations and Businesses with a Common Goal of Natural Preservation

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) today announced that it will partner with several marquee brands around the globe along with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the 3D-CG feature release of Dr....

Give A Meal Campaign Provides More than 26 Million Meals in First Year

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Donors respond to Bank of America's Gift for Opportunity™ fund to extend their financial support CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A match offer from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation proved to be the motivating factor in nearly $1 million in personal...

West Coast Bank President & CEO Robert D. Sznewajs and Executive Vice President & CCO Hadley Robbins Will Present at Roth OC Growth Stock Conference

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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- West Coast Bancorp (NASDAQ: WCBO) President – Chief Executive Officer Robert D. Sznewajs and Executive Vice President - Chief Credit Officer Hadley Robbins will present at the Roth OC Growth Stock Conference on March 12,...

PA Gaming Control Board Grants Authorization to Conduct Table Games at Valley Forge Casino Resort

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today approved the petition of Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P., operator of the yet-to-be opened Valley Forge Casino Resort resort casino in Montgomery County, to conduct table...

FPA Announces Keynote Speakers for 2012 Annual Conference

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Carville & Matalin, Giunta, and Kashkari Bring Politics, Economics and Inspiration to One Stage DENVER, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) today announced the keynote speakers for FPA Experience 2012, the annual...

GDC 2012 to Bring Back Popular Series of Classic Game Postmortems Featuring Alone in the Dark, Fallout, Gauntlet and Harvest Moon

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Game Developers Conference® (GDC) will continue its examination of benchmark games that have long served as inspiration to the development community with the return of the Classic Game Postmortem series to its Main...

AARP Tax-Aide Program in Full Swing for 2012 Tax Season

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AARP Foundation program helps low and middle income taxpayers file returns at no cost CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, the nation's largest volunteer-run tax preparation service, is in full swing for the 2012 tax...

Name Badge Pioneer, Imprint Plus?, Hires Natron Communications to Support YouWho?, Their First Professional Name Badges Retail Product

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Imprint Plus™, the leading innovator in name badges for 30 years, today announced it has retained Natron Communications for the public relations support of YouWho™ badges, the first professional name badge system sold...

Correctional Officers Applaud Hillsborough County Resolution Against Prison Closure

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County Board Says Closing Would Harm Officers, Taxpayers, Female Inmates' Chances at Reform TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Teamsters Local 2011: Local correctional officers hailed the Hillsborough County Board for unanimously...

Denver's 12 for 2012: A Dozen Top Tourism Events in Denver this Year

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DENVER, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With two new museums, major international shows, world-class sporting events, and huge new animal exhibits, Denver is going to experience a phenomenal tourism year in 2012. "Any city would be thrilled to have half the things...

Gameloft annonce la disponibilité du nouveau Gameloft Live!

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PARIS, February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Découvrez une expérience communautaire encore plus riche et conviviale dans cette application dédiée disponible dès aujourd'hui sur Android Market. Gameloft, leader mondial dans l'édition de jeux vidéo...

Gameloft Announces the New Gameloft LIVE!

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PARIS, February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover a Richer and More User-Friendly Community Experience in This Dedicated Application Available Today on the Android Market Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital video games, announced today the launch of its new dedicated Gameloft...

ACLJ to Defend Montana War Memorial With Amicus Brief Countering Lawsuit From Atheist Organization

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, said today it will aggressively defend a World War II memorial on a Montana mountain - a statue of Jesus - from a lawsuit filed by an atheist organization....

Carnegie Council Announces Winners of Its International Student/Teacher Competition, "Making a Difference"

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NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is delighted to announce the winners of its 2011 International Student/Teacher Essay Competition, "Making a Difference." The essay question was: What does sustainability mean...

Byliner website creates buzz - and best-sellers

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

The website launched in April with a zinger: Jon Krakauer's 22,000-word expose on the alleged fraud and fabrications of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greg Mortenson, best-selling author of "Three Cups of Tea." Within three...

Will Travis being celebrated for work along SF Bay

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

Thursday's bash at the Ferry Building included comedian Will Durst, legislative proclamations, and diced tuna with mango in delicate pastry. Chuck Prophet's band launched its set with "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay."...

Lift up thy voice and sing, Mitt

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

As to Mitt Romney 's warbling "America the Beautiful," Lee Houskeeper suggested he proceed from the first to the verse that includes, "America! America! /God shed his grace on thee/ Till selfish gain no longer stain/...

Sit, and let us reason together. Sit!

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

Last week I wrote a column about a guy who got Tased by a Golden Gate National Recreation Area ranger, then arrested for walking his dogs without a leash. It seemed to me then, as it seems to me now, that Tasing should...

Yvonne Sangiacomo's birthday bash at Bimbo's

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

Saturday is the 80th birthday of philanthropist and EssEff native Yvonne Sangiacomo , and 330 family and friends (from Italy, Turkey and Seattle) turned out Friday to surprise her with a fun-filled fete at Bimbo's 365...

'Counter Attack!' review: Diner politics on menu

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) Counter Attack!: Comedy. By Joan Holden. Directed by Sharon Lockwood. Through March 4. Stagebridge, Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. 95 minutes. $18-$25. (510) 444-4755. www.stagebridge.org...

It's annoying to wait for slow kitchen water flow

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

Q: Your Jan. 18 column ("Sink's drip an easy fix, but change both washers") has inspired me to fix a slow leak in my bathroom sink. But I have a problem in the kitchen that also needs addressing. Both the cold and hot...

Miss Kitty's wild ride

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

Maureen O'Rourke called her Kitty from the moment she saw her. She had no plans to keep the kitten, since O'Rourke already had a dog and, last she checked, she was pretty sure that cats and dogs didn't mix. The Danville...

Problems with carpenter ants have only just begun

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Q: We have what we believe are carpenter ants. Are they hard to get rid of and how destructive are they? R.P., Redwood City A: Carpenter ants are large and polymorphic (meaning several sizes of workers) and are black,...

Vegetarian diet for cat isn't a wise idea

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Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cat a vegetarian diet. Are there any problems with that? A: Cats are carnivores with specific nutritional needs that are best met when using animal sources of nutrients. For...

HOROSCOPE for Wednesday, 02/08/2012

San Francisco Bay Area and California Entertainment News ? ? SFGate

ARIES (March 20-April 18): Being shown an easier way to do things should be cause for celebration, not embarrassment. You don't get extra credit for being hard on yourself. TAURUS (April 19-May 19): You may be tempted...