Released on = August 18, 2006, 3:00 am

Press Release Author = Shukoor Ahmed

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Press Release Summary = Today, Ahmed launched crimeblotter.org, an online tool he
had developed exclusively for the residents of Prince Georges County. It allows site
visitors to enter an address and then view a map outlining crimes (along with
details) committed within the vicinity.

Press Release Body = Shukoor Ahmed is a Democratic candidate for State Delegate in
District 23A. He is a businessman and CEO of an Information Technology company that
he founded in early 2000. The business is 28% employee-owned and provides 100%
health coverage for its workers.

An integral element of Ahmed's campaign is to make government more responsive to the
needs of its citizens. He believes technology can play an important role in meeting
that end. "We need outside-the-box solutions to meet the basic needs of our
citizens. The most basic of those needs is often information," Ahmed said.

Previously, Ahmed developed a non-profit called statedemocracy.com which allows
voters to identify their elected representatives at the federal, state and local
levels.

Today, Ahmed launched crimeblotter.org, an online tool he had developed exclusively
for the residents of Prince Georges County. It allows site visitors to enter an
address and then view a map outlining crimes (along with details) committed within
the vicinity.

These two sites are specific examples of Ahmed's vision of using technology to
empower citizens. "Among Maryland's Delegates and State Senators not a single one
has a background in Information Technology. My business and technology background
allows me to look at alternative solutions from a fresh perspective. I am committed
to making Maryland the first among states in technology adoption."

Web Site = http://www.crimeblotter.org/

Contact Details = Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates - District 23A
6800 Willow Creek Road
Bowie, MD 20720
www.shukoor.com
shukoor62@yahoo.com
delegate@shukoor.com
301 805 4721