The Book Gets Rave Reviews From Prominent Judges and Attorneys   “The most tragic and scandalous story I’ve ever read—the worst part is that it’s true.” Joe Nixon, former member of the Texas Legislature, Trial Attorney, Houston monsterinriveroaks.com Houston, Texas—Not since Blood and Money have such secrets of passion and possession been revealed about the
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The Hotline Ranked in the Top 10 in the Small Business Category in Austin   Austin, Texas—November 22, 2010— The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) received a Top 10 ranking for great places to work in 2010 by the Austin American Statesman and Workplace Dynamics, a company with expertise in employee engagement surveys. The
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ACTRESS-PRODUCER-DIRECTOR SALMA HAYEK PINAULT RELEASES FIRST PSA IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH FOR THE HOTINE AND CHAIRS 15Th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE   Austin, Texas — October 20, 2010 — A Fabulous Array of Stars will kick off a year-long campaign for the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) to help end domestic violence. Actress Salma Hayak Pinault
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Companies Can Act Now & Donate Old Smartphones to Support The Hotline   Austin, TX and Boston, MA- Oct. 6, 2010– Three women are killed everyday in America in incidents of domestic violence. The Hotline is proud to team up with The Enterprise Mobility Foundation (EMF) and NextFone to allow companies to safely recycle mobile
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Join Us in Remembering Victims of Domestic Violence During October ” Domestic Violence Awareness Month” with a Special Showing of “Telling Amy’s Story,” a Documentary Focused on the Tragic Death of a Domestic Violence Victim   Austin, Texas — September 29, 2010 – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV), KLRU-TV, Austin PBS and Verizon
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HOUSTON/AUSTIN — Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is proud to announce the addition of Val Perkins as a Government Affairs Group partner who will work out of the firm’s Houston and Austin offices. As a lobbyist before the Texas Legislature, Mr. Perkins has represented clients in business, construction, health care, real estate, housing, special district creation
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AUSTIN, Texas– Veteran children’s clothing professional, David Lefelstein, is Zio Sport’s new East Coast representative. Lefelstein has worked in the children’s apparel industry for 42 years. Lefelstein and Zio Sport’s four other representatives across the country bring more than 150 years of experience to the children’s active wear company. In addition, Lefelstein’s acquisition expands Zio
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MISSION PETITIONS CPSC TO INVESTIGATE TRADITIONAL CRIB BUMPERS   CHICAGO, Illinois (July 29, 2010) – Mothers Investigating Safe Sleep Options for Newborns (MISSION) is calling on parents to stop using dangerous traditional crib bumpers immediately. The plea comes after a four-month-old Michigan baby was found dead in her crib earlier this month. The infant was
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SAFETY MOM SAYS VERTICAL BUMPERS ARE “SAFER AND OFFER THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO DANGEROUS” TRADITIONAL BUMPERS   New York- July 20, 2010– Moms looking for a safe alternative to traditional crib bumpers now have an option. Wonder Bumpers, a vertical and breathable bumper, have hit select retail markets in the United States. The move allows
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Galveston, Texas- July 12, 2010– Members of the Texas Navy Association will be asked to volunteer their services and vessels to assist Governor Rick Perry’s recently announced Gulf Project resulting from the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. Admiral Dick Brown, President of the Texas Navy Association, said he will ask Texas Navy members to “patrol” designated
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