Fifteen years ago today, President William Jefferson Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law, America's first critical step toward requiring criminal background checks for all firearm purchases in order to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. Read »
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Mecmesin has helped an electrical contractor carry out testing of a local authorities' town centre Christmas lighting display, to meet the requirements of a new safety code of practice. Read »
New Pelican case protects Colt, Glock, SIG-Sauer and other favorite firearms from travel bumps and bruises. Read »
On behalf of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, John Blanchard, executive director of NASA Education Corporation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit company has been recognized and named November 2008 Veteran of the Month. Read »
Precinct-Level Voting Result Maps Delivered in Time Online Read »
Installation of TrafFix Device's Weed Mats Provides a Cost Effective Technique for Controlling Vegetation without Harmful Pesticides Read »
A SimCLIM climate change impact and adaptation assessment software package was recently developed for and extended with training to the Solomon Islands. The locally named SolCLIM software includes 20 GCM patterns and sea level rise and climate change scenario generators along with a host of rainwater tank, agricultural and coastal zone impact models. Representatives from a range of government agencies and non governmental organisations were trained in the use and maintenance of the system which will be integral to Second National Communication reporting and the development of climate change adaptation proposals. Read »
Battle Creek Unlimited is unveiling a strategy for redevelopment of downtown Battle Creek. The plan leverages current and future investments in food science, technology, and education to revitalize its downtown. The plan for downtown Battle Creek calls for a new six story "green" office building (planned by Kellogg Company), a program to form and attract other companies, and other collaboration to expand and create education and recreation facilities in downtown. Read »
Ockham's Razor is a term that means 'the simplest way is the best way' which is what the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association is recommending to the Hutchinson City Council which is currently considering a smoking ban. Read »
Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke released the following statement today, cross-posted on the Brady Blog and on Huffington Post. Read »
