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Holiday Workshop Weekend at Wave Hill Dec 7, 8 2013

Bronx, NY, November 25, 2013― Amidst the flurry of the holiday season, come to Wave Hill to relax and create your own gifts and decorations at our holiday workshop weekend. Craft a one-of-a-kind, verdant wreath or custom holiday centerpiece using natural materials, pine cones and fresh greens harvested from Wave Hill’s stunning gardens. Both workshops are lead by Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmer and Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day. Hand-stitch a felt box with a lid to hold your holiday trinkets and treasures, with artist Maria Hupfield. At the Family Art Project,

HALFORDS WINTER WARMERS

The wind chill factor can take the edge off a winter cycle ride.  So, Halfords has devised the cyclists guide to this season’s essentials.Keeping your head covered is vital when winter riding as you lose a large percentage of heat if left exposed. The Adidas Windbreaker Skull Cap  can be worn alone or fits perfectly under your helmet to provide an added layer of insulation. Priced £15.00. Keep control at your fingertips with these warm, Adidas

Novel cancer cell DNA damage repair mechanism unveils

Research with a Finnish background facilitates the development of more effective cancer medicationCancer cells have an exceptional ability to repair damage to their DNA caused during uncontrolled cell division. Scientists have now unveiled a novel piece of the puzzle of cancer cell DNA repair mechanisms that explain the mechanistic changes in the genetic code of cancer cells. These findings result from application of the cell microarray screening method developed by Juha Rantala, Senior Scientist at VTT. Research with a material impact on cancer drug development was published in Science

Treasurer McCord Urges U.S. House Members to Back ENDA

Letter says banning employment discrimination is both right and smartHarrisburg – Citing economic as well as moral grounds, State Treasurer Rob McCord is asking members of the Pennsylvania U.S. House delegation to support the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) that recently passed the Senate. The legislation would protect citizens from job termination or lost employment opportunities based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In a letter sent this week to each of the state’s 18 representatives, McCord said people of all backgrounds deserve the basic civil right

Youth for Human Rights Day Proclaimed in Grantorto, Italy

Grantorto officials in acknowledging Youth for Human Rights, the human rights education initiative the Church of Scientology supports. Members of the Padova chapter of Youth for Human Rights on Youth for Human Rights Day November 10, 2013, at the cultural hall adjoining Grantorto City Hall  Grantorto Mayor Luciano Gavin proclaimed November 10, 2013, and this date in future years, to be Youth for Human Rights Day for his city. Local teachers, students, friends and family filled the cultural hall adjoining Grantorto City Hall to honor young members of the Padova chapter of

Response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

Statement from the Heart of the South West Partnership 05 December 2013 For immediate issueResponding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Tim Jones, Chair of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership said: “We are extremely concerned about the lack of certainty around finance. The piecemeal fashion in which funding is being distributed will almost certainly favour areas with a greater concentration of urban environments. “We already recognise that critical investment into the road and rail network across the Heart of the South West area is low. The publication of

Philanthropedia Identifies Highest-Performing Nonprofits in Two Cause Areas: People with Disabilities (National); and Climate Change (Bay Area)

Donors Searching for Worthy Charities to Support This Holiday Season Get a Helping Hand with Top Nonprofit RankingsWashington, DC—December 5, 2013—Philanthropedia , a division of leading nonprofit information provider GuideStar , today announced new rankings of the top 16 nonprofits supporting people with disabilities nationally and the top 18 nonprofits working on climate change in the San Francisco Bay Area. The rankings are based on in-depth

New Virtual Exhibit Hall Brings IT Solutions to the Federal Community

“FedCity” Showcases Technologies and Resources from Leading IT ManufacturersimmixGroup announced today the launch of its first virtual exhibit hall, FedCity™. Produced in partnership with the Federal Business Council (FBC) and hosted on the ON24 platform, this free, 24-hour virtual environment showcases the latest technologies and IT solutions of interest to the federal community. Created in response to continuing travel restrictions and tradeshow cancellations, FedCity offers a convenient, easily accessible platform to bring IT and the government back together. This interactive

Cucina opens new contract at Goffs School in Hertfordshire

New contract worth £1.2m over 5 years School catering company Cucina Restaurants has opened its 6th new contract for 2013 at Goffs School in Cheshunt, Herts. Goffs School is a secondary school with 1300 students on roll, aged 11-19 years. The 5 year contract has an estimated turnover of £726,173 over the first 3 years and £1.2m over 5 years. Cucina MD Steve Quinn said: "This new contract brings our total restaurant numbers to 42. Our company continues to grow at an ideal rate, allowing us to maintain our excellent standards of food and service across the UK." doug@

Alternative fuel grant funding available for propane autogas fueling stations

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that grant funding is being made available to eligible individuals, businesses and government entities to continue the development of a network of Texas alternative fuel stations—including clean, domestically produced propane autogas, the world’s most popular alternative fuel. The Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) grant is part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP), and is offered to entities that intend to build, own and operate alternative fuel fueling stations. Nineteen Texas counties in ozone non-

Protein Sciences Corp., Makers of Flublok® Influenza Vaccine, to Appear on The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime TV

Company to educate viewers on importance of flu prevention in special “Health Matters” series(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – December 5, 2013) – Protein Sciences Corporation recently completed its shoot for the popular show The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime TV. The company will be making its appearance in the upcoming “Health Matters” series slated to air December 9th and 16th during National Influenza Immunization Week. In the segment, “Preventing the Flu,” Dr. Manon Cox, President and CEO of Protein Sciences Corp. will talk to viewers about how the influenza virus is spread, and who

Culver's Invites Guests to Play Secret Santa for the Chance to Win $1,000

Culver's gives guests the opportunity to gift free Mini Mixers made with M&M'sDecember 5, 2013 – From now through December 13, Culver’s is spreading holiday cheer through Merry Mixers, an online promotion inviting guests to play Secret Santa. Guests have the opportunity to give – for free – a Mini Concrete Mixer made with colorful, candy-coated M&M’s® swirled into creamy Vanilla or Chocolate Fresh Frozen Custard. Lucky recipients of the Mini Mixers will receive their free certificate via email. Santas won’t remain secret for long – recipients can visit a Secret Santa reveal page on the

Intevi Digital Television transforms internal communications

The idt solution combines the benefits of IPTV with multi-zone digital signage Yateley, Hampshire, UK, 5 December 2013 – Digital media solutions provider Intevi Ltd today announced the launch of its innovative idt Digital Television Solution for easy and cost-effective implementation of content-rich TV and messaging for internal communications. The idt solution is the first in a brand new product series named Intevi idx, designed to provide simple solutions to often complex customer requirements. Consisting of six standalone products, the idt solution allows corporate businesses, leisure

Students meet sporting greats during studio visit

Film and Television Studies students from Southampton Solent University got to meet some of biggest names in sport during a recent visit to BT Sport's state-of-the-art studio facility in London.BT Sport's studio is based in the former 2012 Olympics International Broadcast Centre in Stratford.They transmit all their studio programmes from a 10,000 square foot studio which houses the largest LED lighting rig in the world. "It’s great for students to see the way television production is advancing and the innovative way that BT have designed their studio, bucking the trend for small virtual

Trucks found to be a significant cause of severe accidents

Trucks are responsible for 4,500 deaths per year in the United States. Truck crashes also cause huge losses in productivity, property and personal injury. New research just published in the International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion  details how trucks account for 8% of US highway traffic, yet are involved in 11% of fatal road crashes.Press Release – International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotionwww.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17457300.2013.844713 Date of Issue: 05/12/2013

Rapunzel of Sweden – Winner of Digital Gazelle 2013

Earlier this week, hair extensions company Rapunzel of Sweden was awarded the prize of Digital Gazelle of the year 2013.  Dagens Industri (Swedish equivalent of Financial Times) arranged a gala award ceremony for the 14th consecutive year in a row.  Rapunzel is only the second company ever to win the prestige filled prize which was presented by Gustav Radell, Google.  The gala was arranged in Stockholm’s concert house, Sweden.On Monday evening it was announced that hair extensions company Rapunzel of Sweden  is the winner of this year’s Digital Gazelle. The

Information prior to the extraordinary general meeting of D. Carnegie & CO AB to be held on 11 December 2013

As previously communicated, the board of directors of D. Carnegie & Co AB (the “Company”) has convened an extraordinary general meeting to be held on 11 December 2013, in order to facilitate the next step in the development of the Company. The board of directors proposes, inter alia, that the general meeting adopts a resolution thereby authorising the board of directors to facilitate a directed issue of shares to Kvalitena AB (“Kvalitena”) and the other shareholders in Stendörren Bostäder. In connection with the planned share issue, the owners of Stendörren Bostäder will contribute

One of the world’s most widespread infections – BioGaia’s Gastrus improves treatment

Two new studies in patients infected with Helicobacter pylori show that supplementation with the new probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Gastrus reduced side effects of eradication therapy by a third. "We found that Gastrus is able to exert an inhibitory effect on H. pylori growth and that when administered with the eradication therapy, it induces a significant reduction of antibiotic associated side effects and increases eradication rates," says Dr Ruggiero Francavilla at the Bari University Hospital in Italy.In the studies, conducted at university hospitals in Italy and Egypt, the patients

tvONE Unveils 8x8 HDMI Matrix Router with HDBaseT Outputs

Margate, Kent, UK, 5 December 2013 – tvONE (www.tvone.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge video and multimedia processing equipment, today announced the availability of the new MX-8488 HDMI 8x8 Matrix Router with HDBaseT Outputs. "We are pleased to introduce the MX-8488 for professional installers”, said Andy Fliss, Director of Marketing, tvONE. "By integrating HDBaseT technology, the MX-8488 assures customers of the best possible video and audio quality with greater distances as well as the ultimate flexibility by supporting up to 8x8 channels simultaneously."

HEATHER WATSON TELLS KIDS WHY RONNIE O’SULLIVAN WAS HER SPORTING INSPIRATION AT STATOIL HEROES OF TOMORROW CLINIC

Statoil’s Heroes of Tomorrow ambassador Heather Watson met with the children of tennis charity Give It Your Max (GIYM) this morning to tell them why legendary snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan was her childhood sporting icon.See video footage here from this morning’s clinic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv_C-yXYLrY  Heather Watson revealed a life-sized cardboard cutout of the snooker star and said: “No, it’s not a tennis player – my sporting hero is Ronnie O’Sullivan. I grew up watching Ronnie play, my Dad is a massive snooker fan and I always loved watching Ronnie’s concentration

Atea new supplier of print and copy to government institutions in Denmark

(Denmark) Atea A/S in Denmark has signed two frame agreements with the Agency for the Modernisation of Public Administration to deliver printers and multifunction printers to government institutions in Denmark. The agreements are valid for two years, with the option to extend for a further two years. The agreements have a total annual value of DKK 80-110 million (NOK 89-122 million). The agreements include purchase of printers, accessories and related services and the purchase of multifunction printers (copiers), accessories and related services. Atea has the last eight years been the

OxySure Systems (OXYS) Announces Update from Medica 2013 Trade Fair

Highly Successful Exhibit Bringing New ContractsDECEMBER 5, 2013 -- FRISCO, TX --  OxySure® Systems, Inc. (OXYS ) ("OxySure," or the "Company"), announced today an update from the Medica 2013 Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, the largest medical device trade show in world, with approximately 130,000 attendees per day over the four day trade fair.  (www.medica-tradefair.com)  OxySure, co-exhibiting with Medizon B.V., its partner in the Netherlands, experienced a high volume of inquiries regarding its proprietary respiratory solutions.  As a result several

Cucina opens new contract at Goffs School in Hertfordshire

New contract worth £1.2m over 5 yearsSchool catering firm Cucina Restaurants has opened its 6th new contract for 2013, at Goffs School in Cheshunt, Herts.  Goffs School is a secondary school with 1300 students on roll, aged 11-19 years. The 5 year contact has an estimated turnover of £726,173 over the first 3 years and £1.2m over 5 years. Cucina MD Steve Quinn said:  "This new contract brings our total restaurant numbers to 42. Our company continues to grow at an ideal rate, allowing us to maintain our excellent standard of food and service across the UK."

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