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Postal Service Releases Top Dog Attack City Rankings

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:45:00 -0700

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As a prelude to National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the Postal Service released its dog attack city rankings today and urged pet owners to help reduce the incidence of dog bites to letter carriers."If our letter carriers deem your loose dog to be a threat, you'll be asked to pick up your mail at the Post Office until it's safe to deliver," said ...

Open Society Foundations Announce 2013 Soros Justice Fellows

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

14 Justice Leaders selected from CA, IL, LA, MI, NC, NY, PA, TX, WA, and PRNEW YORK, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Open Society Foundations today announced an award of $1.2 million to the 2013 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows. The fellows, a mix of emerging and established leaders, include investigative journalists, lawyers, grassroots organizers, policy advocates, and scholars ...

Fed. spending cuts to lower WA unemployment checks

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:15:15 -0700

State officials say federal automatic budget cuts will lower an unemployment benefits program for people in Washington. The Employment Security Department announced Wednesday that beginning on May 19 "emergency ...

The Most Troubling Myths About Gifted Kids—Debunked

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:06 -0700

Teaching gifted students presents unique challenges and amazing rewards. Twelve years ago, when I was approached about teaching gifted students and creating classes that were to be dubbed as “highly capable” classes, my first thought was, “These are really bright kids. How hard can it be?”

Grameen Foundation Named 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate for Health Innovation

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:48:00 -0700

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grameen Foundation has been selected as a 2013 IDG Computerworld Honors Program Laureate for its innovations in mobile health (mHealth). The annual award program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change. Grameen Foundation was nominated for its work using mobile phones to ...

Colleges wait out WA Legislature for tuition plan

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:51:58 -0700

Students heading off to college in Washington state next fall will have to wait awhile to find out how much tuition they'll be paying. Since the Legislature was set to go home without finishing the state ...

Cypress Nominated for Best Mobile & Apps: Podcasts in The 17th Annual Webby Awards. Fans Can Vote Online to Help ...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:04:22 -0700

Cypress (cypressisdigital.com), announced today that it has been nominated for Best Mobile & Apps: Podcasts in the 17th Annual Webby Awards.(PRWEB) April 26, 2013 Cypress is a digital agency and development firm that creates seamless interactive experiences across any screen – web, mobile, tablet, console and Connected TV. We partner with leading brands to design and develop their transmedia ...

Best 2013 Washington Home Security System Companies Graded by SecurityPlanet.com

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:18:20 -0700

SecurityPlanet.com publicizes their recommendations of the best security system providers in the state of Washington. SecurityPlanet.com provides insight into what is important to Washington homeowners when choosing a home security system company.Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 SecurityPlanet.com has educated thousands of buyers on what to consider when choosing a home security monitoring ...

From Home Garage Emerges Trieva’s Spa & Boutique, the Winner of “Best Spa in Western Washington”

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:06:43 -0700

One year has brought this mom of three from a work space in her garage to a 3,000 square foot blissful day spa. Little did she know that she would become the owner of the #1 day spa in Western Washington.Lynnwood, WA (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 As their one-year anniversary party approaches, Trieva Katsandres and her staff are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments with the community. ...

Kars4Kids Releases Car Recycling Statistics in Seattle, WA

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:08:24 -0700

Kars4Kids releases recycling statistics for car donations in SeattleLakewood, NJ (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 Following the 43rd Earth Day, Kars4Kids, a national car donation charity, released statistics outlining their significant work and impact through car recycling programs in the Seattle, WA region today. The information includes the measurement in tons for the organization’s efforts during the ...