ENCINITAS–My puppy cries, whines, trips me, nips me, jumps, pees on the carpet, and won’t come when it’s called. What have we gotten ourselves into? That’s normal for a new puppy, but the animal experts at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas remind families with new Christmas puppies that it’s temporary. “They were so cute […]
Archives for December 2012
Academy Extends Deadline For Oscar Nominations
BEVERLY HILLS–The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended the deadline for members to vote for Oscar nominations by one day to Friday, January 4. “By extending the voting deadline we are providing every opportunity available to make the transition to online balloting as smooth as possible,” said Ric Robertson, Academy COO. “We’re […]
Cygnet To Open Season With Sondheim’s Musical Company
SAN DIEGO–Cygnet Theatre will kick off its 2013-14 season with Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical “Company.” Cygnet has had a successful history of staging Sondheim musicals including critically-acclaimed runs of “Sweeney Todd” and “A Little Night Music.” They will be staging the thought-provoking “Assassins in March” as part of the current 10th anniversary season. Cygnet […]
Reward Offered For Information On Gas Station Robbers
SPRING VALLEY–San Diego County Crime Stoppers and detectives from the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two unknown suspects wanted for robbing a gas station at gunpoint. On November 30, at about 7 a.m., two unknown males entered the BPS gas station, located at 9111 Campo Road in Spring […]
March Of Dimes Celebrates 75 Years Of Life-Saving Achievements
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–(PRNewswire)–March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for maternal and infant health, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2013 and its ongoing work to help all babies get a healthy start in life. About 4 million babies are born in the United States each year, and the March of Dimes has helped each and every […]
The Mayans Aren’t The Only Ones To Get It Wrong – Worst ‘End Of World’ Predictions
(PRNewswire)–Last week the world has seen yet another failed doomsday prediction, but far from this being the preserve of either the Mayans or modern day “preppers”, established religions and even esteemed scientists have also had their fair share of failed predictions. However, now we are left wondering what the next big end of world prediction […]
Dept. Of Labor To Provide $300,000 To Aid West Virginia Communities In Cleanup After Hurricane Sandy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday they will provide a $300,000 National Emergency Grant to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “We are committed to helping the citizens of West Virginia recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. “Today’s grant will […]
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Dinosaur Fossils
NEW YORK–A Florida man pleaded guilty Dec. 27 to engaging in a scheme to illegally import into the United States numerous dinosaur fossils that had been smuggled out of their native country. This guilty plea resulted from an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). As part of his plea […]
Construction Company To Pay $2 Million Penalty To Resolve Criminal Fraud Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Caddell Construction Company Inc., a major commercial and industrial federal government construction contractor based in Montgomery, Ala., has entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice to resolve criminal fraud violations arising from Caddell’s intentional overstating of developmental assistance provided to a disadvantaged small business as part of a Department of Defense (DoD) […]
San Diego Company Pays $11.4 Million To Resolve Kickback Allegations
SAN DIEGO–Victory Pharma Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in San Diego, has agreed to pay $11,420,743 to resolve federal civil and criminal liability arising from its marketing of the pharmaceutical products Naprelan, Xodol, Fexmid and Dolgic. Under the agreement announced Thursday, Victory entered into a deferred prosecution agreement and paid a criminal forfeiture of […]
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