LAURENCE FRANKLIN NEW CEO OF FRETTE,THE LEADING LUXURY LINEN BRAND

Monza, July 25 2011 – Frette, which for over 150 years has been the leading provider of luxury linens internationally, today appointed Laurence Franklin as its new CEO.Mr. Franklin, 59, comes to Frette with over 25 years of international management experience in the fashion, cosmetics and accessories industries. Mr. Franklin has a consistent record of creating successful, high performing businesses and valued brands, and working constructively with private equity and institutional investors. Mr. Franklin will work closely with Jeff Hansen - Partner of JH Partners, Frette’s controlling

PR Agency, lotus823, Secures Contract for EggBods™ by Bluw Toys

Search engine marketing and PR agency, lotus823, winds up and launches integrated SEM and PR plan for EggBods™ by Bluw Toys.TINTON FALLS, NJ - Bluw Toys has selected lotus823, a search engine marketing and PR agency, to help launch the EggBods™ brand in the US. The creation of an integrated SEM and PR plan for Bluw Toys builds on lotus823’s strength in developing brand visibility for consumer products. EggBods are the new mix n’ match collectible characters from Bluw Toys. The collection includes a broad range of ‘egg’ characters for boys and girls including Captain Hardboiled, Fireman

QuiBids is Expanding Internationally

QuiBids is offering its services in Canada.QuiBids.com, the nation’s leading online entertainment retail auction site, is expanding internationally. In less than two years, QuiBids is offering its services beyond the U.S. borders.  QuiBids officially launched its operations in Canada on July 22.  QuiBids has made a name for itself in the e-commerce space by providing a fun and unique online experience for its customers and offering great deals on a variety of popular consumer products.  The entertainment element alone is a big factor that keeps customers coming back.  “We are very

Guardian Life Elects John J. Brennan to its Board of Directors

New York, July 26, 2011 – The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) announced today that John J. Brennan has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Brennan is Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor of the Vanguard Group, Inc., a Malvern, PA -based investment management company with more than $1.5 trillion of assets under management. He served as Vanguard’s Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 2008 and Chairman of its Board from 1998 to 2009. In addition to his posts with Vanguard, Mr. Brennan, 56, possesses extensive financial, accounting and corporate

Las Vegas Students Win Big in Richard Harris Law Firm’s Second Annual Distracted Driving Video Contest

Palo Verde High School students use humor to sweep public service announcement competition in Las Vegas, NevadaLAS VEGAS, July 25, 2011—Richard Harris Law Firm recently challenged area students to use their imaginations and create videos about the dangers of distracted driving. After receiving many outstanding entries, the law firm is pleased to announce the first place team as Brad Calder and Ron Paul Gavino, and the second place team as Chaz Clawson, Michael Grogitsky, and Joseph Bulloch. All the winning students came from the same broadcast journalism class taught by Vicki Steffenhagen

Can a vegetarian diet make weight loss harder to achieve?

Nutritionist Margaret Floyd explains the obstacles that many vegetarians face when it comes to shedding pounds.Margaret Floyd has something to say that may surprise you if you assume that vegetarians have a leg up on meat eaters when it comes to health, nutrition, and weight loss. The nutritionist and author of Eat Naked: Unprocessed, Unpolluted, and Undressed Eating for a Healthier, Sexier You says that she has never seen a client thrive for a long period of time on a vegetarian diet. Floyd describes many of her clients as “recovering vegetarians” who chose that lifestyle for ethical,

Press Conference & Welcome Reception held in Atlanta July 12 for the NBMBAA 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition

(l to r) Mayor Kasim Reed, City of Atlanta; Kimberly Corbin, president and CEO, NBMBAA; Charmaine Ward, president Atlanta chapter, NBMBAA; and Bill Wells chairman of the board, NBMBAA at the official announcement of the NBMBAA® 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition (Photo Credit: Zubari Duniani, Fahnk Photography) Chicago, IL  (July 26, 2011)—On Tuesday, July 12 at the City Hall Atrium, Mayor Kasim Reed, City of Atlanta, joined President and CEO, Kimberly Corbin of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA®), in announcing that the NBMBAA® 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition

Ashley Bishop Joins Southeast Venture

Information For Release NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 26, 2011 – Ashley Bishop has joined Southeast Venture, LLC as a broker and CCIM candidate, company principals announced today. “With his extensive experience in brokerage and development in both residential and commercial real estate, Ashley is an ideal addition to the Southeast Venture team.” said Todd Alexander, principal and director of brokerage services. With 15 years of industry experience, Bishop most recently worked at Retail Property Management, Inc., where he served as a broker and development manager since 2006.At Southeast

NEWLY ELECTED HVCA PRESIDENT CALLS ON CONTRACTORS TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

26 July 2011 – Bob Shelley has been elected president of the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) for 2011/12.  He is a chartered director, a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and an associate member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Mr Shelley originally served a four-year technical engineering apprenticeship with national contractor Lorne Stewart and after leaving them in 1983 held a variety of senior engineering, operational and managerial posts, including his appointment as managing director of Sharp and Howse in 1995.

Give.mobi Announces Thirtieth Client: AHC Foundation

New Fundraising Technology Affordably Links E-mail and Social Media for Mobile Supporters of Small Non-Profits.Tulsa, OK (July 26, 2011) - Give.mobi, innovator of fast, affordable, mobile web fund-raising solutions  and the AHC Foundation today announced the launch of AHC Foundation's Give.mobi page: Give.mobi/AHCF  "We are doing a good job of connecting with supporters over social media and email but with so many supporters reading our messages on their mobile devices, we knew we were losing donations," says Jeff Wuchich, AHC Foundation

August 1st is National Minority Donor Awareness Day … One COTA Teen is Celebrating His Second Chance at Life

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                 FOR MORE INFORMATIONKim Carter Parker (217.494.6110)  Bloomington, Indiana – July 26, 2011 – August 1st is National Minority Donor Awareness Day -- a day the Yara Family of Virginia Beach, Virginia, will be celebrating with joy and gratitude. If a suitable donor match had not become available for teenager Daniel, it is possible this student would not be going back to school this month. Daniel Yara is a survivor. Throughout his long transplant journey Daniel kept a smile on his face -- even on bad days. Early in

CRAZY K FARM’S POPULAR PRODUCT FOR CATS EARNS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Company’s Kitty Holster Awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of ApprovalHempstead, TX , July 26, 2011– Texas-based Crazy K Farm Pet and Poultry Products LLC is proud to announce one of its most popular products has received a prestigious distinction. The company’s Kitty Holster® cat harness has just been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Winner’s Seal of Approval. The Kitty Holster cat harness was among many entries from across North America competing to earn the PTPA™ Seal. The coveted seal is awarded by PTPA Media – North America’s

ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS REINFORCES ITS GROWTH TREND:

Selects R. Steven Lang as Senior Vice President, Client ServicesBRIDGEWATER, NJ, July 26, 2011 — Advanced Clinical Concepts (ACC), a fast-growing medical and scientific communications company, recently named R. Steven Lang as Senior Vice President, Client Services. Lang will oversee client accounts and new business development for ACC (advancedclinical.net). “ACC is recently experiencing accelerated business growth, serving national and global clients,” said David Rear, RPh, president of ACC. “Steve Lang’s breadth of experience in client services, commercialization activities and medical

RAISIO PLC ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26.07.2011

Date 26.07.2011Bourse trade Buy     Share RAIVV  Amount 7745 sharesAverage price/ share 2,270071 EURHighest price/ share 2,28 EURLowest price/ share 2,26 EURTotal price 17582 EUR    Raisio plc holds a total of     RAIVV 4.029.170 shares  RAIKV 203.095 shares       including the

New PROFINET and PROFIBUS Rotary Encoders for Automation Technology

SCHAUMBURG, IL – (July 2011) - To keep up with the growing demands of the industry, HEIDENHAIN has increased the functionality of its PROFIBUS rotary encoders. The rotary encoders with PROFIBUS interface now support the DP-V2 encoder profile which makes them ready for robot control and production technology. The standard rotary encoders of HEIDENHAIN’ s ROC / ROQ 400 series with 58 mm housing diameter are now also available with the PROFINET interface. These encoders find use in manufacturing systems, process automation and drive applications. Within these newly improved HEIDENHAIN

Best Man Gifts Collection From GGUK

Online gift, gadgets and gift ideas review website GiftsGuideUK.com have today announced a new collection of best man gifts aimed at the wedding gifts market.The launch is a step away from the quirky and unusual gifts that the review website normally undertakes and is a stride towards becoming the complete 100% authority within the gifting genre. The best man gifts have all been hand selected by the GGUK team who have come up with a list of reviewed product including everything from bottle openers  to engraved glasses to gifts that a little more

Wilderness Launches iPad Application

Wilderness, a responsible ecotourism and conservation company with nearly 70 camps in Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Seychelles, is pleased to announce the launch of the “Wilderness Window,” a new iPad application that is aimed at bringing the virtual world of Wilderness to travel partners and guests. The "Wilderness Window" is rich with visuals, using a variety of tools to navigate through the application. Users are introduced to the ideals of the company's 4Cs - Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce - and thus to the ethos behind Wilderness,

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Fat Injection Appears Safe for Reconstruction after Breast Cancer Surgery

Researchers Say Lipofilling Should Be Performed by Experts with Close Follow-UpARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 26, 2011) – Preliminary experience suggests that lipofilling—using fat from elsewhere in the patient's body for contouring of the breasts—is a safe procedure for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS). "Lipofilling [after] breast cancer treatment

O-I expands strategic relationship with Nestlé Waters

Company to acquire plant near Perrier bottling facilityPERRYSBURG, Ohio (July 26, 2011) – Owens-Illinois, Inc., the world’s largest glass container manufacturer, today announced the acquisition of VDL Company, a single-furnace glass container plant in Vergèze, France, effective August 1, 2011. The acquisition is the result of a new strategic relationship with Nestlé Waters, the world’s leading bottled water company. The Vergèze plant is located near the Nestlé Waters’ Perrier bottling facility and has a long-standing supply relationship with Nestlé Waters. Under the terms of the acquisition

SōL Sunflower Beverage Satisfies Consumers’ Growing Demand for More Food Allergy Friendly Products

Sunrich Natural’s new non-dairy, shelf stable beverage offers retailers an exciting new staple for consumers seeking foods free of dairy, gluten, and tree nutsHope, MN – (July 26, 2011) – American consumers’ demand for products free from dairy, gluten, and tree nuts continues to climb, and retailers are responding by expanding product offerings and shelf space for products that help them meet their dietary needs.   For children and adults who suffer severe reactions to common allergens such as tree nuts and dairy, Sunrich Natural’s introduction of SōL Refreshing Sunflower Beverage provides

Vestas receives 92 MW order in Asia Pacific

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 51 units of the V100-1.8 MW wind turbine in Asia Pacific.Additional information about the project:  Customer: At the customer’s request, additional details about the customer cannot be disclosed.Project name / At the customer’s request, additional details about thelocation: project cannot be disclosed.Number of MW: 92 MWNumber of 51 x V100-1.8 MW turbinesturbines/turbinetype:Contract type: TurnkeyContract scope: The contract comprises supply, installation and

Garmin Completes Acquisition of Navigon

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland and HAMBURG, Germany/July 26, 2011/Business Wire – Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Navigon AG (“Navigon”), a privately-held navigation provider headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. “We are pleased to have the Navigon team join the Garmin family,” said Cliff Pemble, chairman and COO of Garmin Ltd. “We are looking forward to expanding our ability to serve our collective customers going forward.” “We are excited to be a part of Garmin and we look forward to turning our

One-Third of Rhinoplasty Patients Have Body Dysmorphic Symptoms

Plastic Surgeons Should Be Aware of Patients with 'Excessive Concern' about AppearanceARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 26, 2011) – Moderate to severe symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)—excessive concern about appearance that interferes with daily life— are found in 33 percent of patients seeking plastic surgery to improve the appearance of their nose, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons  (ASPS).