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The “Assembly unanimously passes 'puppy mill' measure - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” plus 4 more

The “Assembly unanimously passes 'puppy mill' measure - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” plus 4 more


Assembly unanimously passes 'puppy mill' measure - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 02:18 PM PDT

Oct. 27, 2009 12:12 p.m. | A proposed Milwaukee ordinance that requires apartment buildings to be certified by building inspectors before they can be rented was recommended for approval Tuesday by the Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.

Under the proposal, to be reviewed by the full council at its Nov. 3 meeting, landlords would apply for an inspection by the city Department of Neighborhood Services to make sure each rental unit meets building and zoning codes.

The inspection will cost the landlord $85 per unit, with the certification for each unit lasting four years if no health and safety code violations are found after the initial inspection, said Art Dahlberg, department commissioner. If such violations are found, the landlords will be required to undergo annual inspections.

The ordinance would apply only in two neighborhoods with older rentals, and problems with code violations: an area near University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, bordered by Edgewood Ave., Newberry Blvd., Cambridge Ave. and Hackett Ave., and the Lindsay Heights neighborhood on the north side, Dahlberg said. It would affect around 3,700 units.

The certification process would help inspectors find code violations, Dahlberg said, with a priority on correcting health and safety violations--including apartments that illegally have too many renters. »Read Full Blog Post

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Oshkosh Corp. lands $28 million in contracts - Oshkosh Northwestern

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 01:13 PM PDT

OSHKOSH — Oshkosh Corp. today announced it received two contracts worth $28 million to supply spare parts and support services for its MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) complement in Afghanistan.

The contracts will include one of $16 million from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency for spare parts and one of $12 million for aftermarket support from the U.S. Army Tank–automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command.

The company said it's on track to complete production of 5,219 M-ATV vehicles under a contract valued at $2.7 billion by April 2010.

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Illinois serial killer charged with 1989 slaying here - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 12:45 PM PDT

Oct. 27, 2009 12:12 p.m. | A proposed Milwaukee ordinance that requires apartment buildings to be certified by building inspectors before they can be rented was recommended for approval Tuesday by the Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.

Under the proposal, to be reviewed by the full council at its Nov. 3 meeting, landlords would apply for an inspection by the city Department of Neighborhood Services to make sure each rental unit meets building and zoning codes.

The inspection will cost the landlord $85 per unit, with the certification for each unit lasting four years if no health and safety code violations are found after the initial inspection, said Art Dahlberg, department commissioner. If such violations are found, the landlords will be required to undergo annual inspections.

The ordinance would apply only in two neighborhoods with older rentals, and problems with code violations: an area near University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, bordered by Edgewood Ave., Newberry Blvd., Cambridge Ave. and Hackett Ave., and the Lindsay Heights neighborhood on the north side, Dahlberg said. It would affect around 3,700 units.

The certification process would help inspectors find code violations, Dahlberg said, with a priority on correcting health and safety violations--including apartments that illegally have too many renters. »Read Full Blog Post

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GEICO Will Hire 40 Customer Service Professionals for Dallas Office by ... - PR Inside

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 09:39 AM PDT

2009-10-27 17:31:01 -

GEICO's Dallas operations center is actively recruiting : and plans to hire 40 new associates during by the end of 2009. Since GEICO's Dallas operations center opened in 1986, the office has grown to employ more than 1,200 associates – and it has no plans of stopping.

Because of GEICO's continued growth, the company is hiring career oriented

candidates to take care of their customers. GEICO : provides paid training for entry-level associates and positions are available for high school and college graduates, applicants with some college and experienced professionals. All candidates interested in a career with GEICO should visit www.GEICO.jobs : and complete an online application today.

"This is a great time to build a career : with GEICO," said Gary Brown, the regional vice president in Dallas. "We expect continued growth in 2010 and are looking for well-qualified associates who want to grow with GEICO and be part of our success. Our quality training and our supportive culture provide a positive and successful work environment for our associates."

According to Kurt Vanous, employment services supervisor, "If you want a place to build a career : , GEICO is it. We're really looking for candidates who are professional, career-oriented and passionate about delivering world-class customer service. Insurance experience is a plus, but not required because we provide a fully paid training program : . We offer an excellent total rewards program : including competitive salaries, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) plans, medical plans and many other benefits.

GEICO has been named a top employer for college graduates by CollegeGrad.com, The Black Collegian, and mentioned in the Princeton Review's "Best Entry-level Jobs" guidebook.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) – as part of Berkshire Hathaway – is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer : in the United States*. GEICO provides auto insurance coverage : for 9 million policyholders and insures more than 16 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products : for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, homes, apartments and mobile homes. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection and life insurance are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to www.geico.com : .

*A.M. Best 2008 market share data


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Gates Launches Innovative New Fuel Hose that Saves Gas and Protects ... - Earthtimes

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 09:10 AM PDT

DENVER - (Business Wire) Gates Corporation today launched Barricade™ fuel hose, an innovative new hose that saves gas and protects the environment. The low-permeation Barricade™ hose prevents fuel vapor loss while delivering peak fuel efficiency. It's designed for virtually any engine application that's equipped with a conventional carburetor, including cars, trucks, ATV's, tractors, and lawn and garden equipment.

"Barricade™ hose is the lowest permeation, multi-fuel compatible hose on the market today," said Senior Product Manager Richard Mirtz. "Our patent-pending Greenshield™ Barrier Technology allows Barricade™ to exceed stringent California Air Resource Board (CARB), EPA and other state and federal requirements, making it the most environmentally responsible fuel line hose in the industry. Plus, with an average annual fuel savings of approximately one gallon per vehicle, Barricade™ hose can dramatically reduce the amount of gasoline consumed by U.S. motorists."

Hydrocarbon vapors escape or permeate into the atmosphere through the body of fuel line hoses as gasoline or diesel fuel is conveyed through the system from the fuel tank to the engine. Gates built-in Five-layer Greenshield™ Barrier Technology enables Barricade™ hose to achieve five times less fuel vapor permeation (1gr/m2) and fuel waste than conventional hoses. In addition, unlike standard fuel line hoses, Barricade™ hose can accommodate more fuel types, including Gasohol, Diesel, Bio-Diesel, Ethanol, Gasoline and Methanol.

Gates Barricade™ Fuel Line Hose is available at local parts stores throughout the United States.

About Gates

Gates Corporation (www.gates.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial and automotive products, systems and components with operations in 26 countries. Gates maintains sales and marketing operations in every major industrial and automotive market, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Gulf Region. Gates is part of the Industrial & Automotive group of Tomkins plc, a global engineering group listed on both the London (TOMK) and New York (TKS) stock exchanges, and with revenue of $5.5 billion in 2008. Tomkins plc has over 33,000 employees worldwide and enjoys strong market positions and technical leadership across all of its business activities and owns some of the best-known brands in their respective markets.

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Gates Corporation
Mari Jane Panek, 303-744-4533
mjpanek@gates.com

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