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Distinguished Concert Series Returns to Wave Hill’s Armor Hall

Seven Sundays, January–April 2014, 2PMBronx, NY October 30, 2013―Wave Hill, a public garden and cultural center located in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, is pleased to announce the return of its concert series to Armor Hall, following a substantial renovation of Wave Hill House. Originally built to house the remarkable collection of arms and armor of Bashford Dean, a former resident of Wave Hill House and the first curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of arms and armor, Armor Hall’s soaring windows afford views of the stunning garden landscape, while

NSF awards to UT Arlington researchers will fuel sustainable solutions

Two University of Texas at Arlington  scientists working on innovative energy supply solutions are included in the first round of grants for a new National Science Foundation program aimed at promoting environmental sustainability. Fred MacDonnell, a chemistry professor, and Qiming Zhang, a physics professor, were among the 101 scientists and engineers sharing in $49 million in inaugural grant awards for the Sustainable Chemistry, Engineering and Materials, or SusChEM , program. The NSF started

Mandatory notice of trade - ATEA

Claus Hougesen, CEO of Atea ASA, has through the company SALM Holding ApS sold 210,000 shares at an average share price of NOK 66.0779 on 8 November 2013. Claus Hougesen's equity holdings after the transaction are 201,490 shares. The shares have been owned by Hougesen for 14 years. Rune Falstad, CFO of Atea ASA, has sold 35,000 shares at an average share price of NOK 65.703 on 8 November 2013. Rune Falstad's equity holdings after the transaction are 39,500 shares. The shares have been owned by Falstad for 5 years. For more information, please contact:Claus Hougesen, CEO Atea ASA,

Standard training templates – A ‘Help’ or a ‘Hindrance’?

As a training designer, how often have you been asked to work with someone elses’ template?   Did you find them a help or a hindrance?As training designers we have a flair for developing innovative, engaging and impactful learning. How then do we adapt our creative flair to the constraints that are sometimes placed upon us to work within the confines of standard design templates? Depending on your style, some might find standard design templates a useful framework in which to work, but for others, they may prove to be a tool that restricts their innovation. What’s your thoughts?

JOHN PILGER’S EPIC NEW FILM ‘UTOPIA’ SET FOR ITUNES, CURZON ON DEMAND AND UK DVD DEBUT

“John Pilger unearths, with steely attention to facts, the filthy truth and tells it as it is” – Harold Pinter. “Pilger’s work has truly been a beacon of light in dark times” – Noam Chomsky. A shocking new film about one of the world’s greatest current social and economic injustices is set for its iTunes, Curzon on Demand and UK home entertainment debut. From Emmy and BAFTA winning journalist John Pilger, UTOPIA is new film about Australian apartheid which will be available to view on iTunes and Curzon on Demand on 15 November, and to own on DVD on 2 December 2013, (RRP £14.99) ahead of

B&ES URGES CONSTRUCTION CLIENTS TO ADOPT 10 POINT PROCUREMENT CHECKLIST

The Building & Engineering Services Association has introduced a 10-Point Checklist to help construction companies make the right decision when they choose sub-contractors for building services work.8 November 2013 – There is widespread recognition that construction projects have become ever more complex, in turn making the procurement process far more demanding; requiring considerable expertise to deliver the building engineering services – especially the renewable and environmental technologies that modern buildings demand. Selecting the right building engineering services contractor

Christmas In The Sunny Maldives

   For a truly unforgettable Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebration, head to warmer climes and the paradise islands of the Maldives, where snow, tinsel and turkey are swapped for sun, sand and a host of festive gala beach celebration parties. Save £175 Per Person Seven nights at the four-star Vilu Reef Beach & Spa Resort  is available from £1,949 per person (saving £175 per person). Valid for selected departures from 19 December, the price includes flights from Gatwick with Emirates, accommodation in a garden villa with an exclusive

Halfords Website Relaunch

Halfords.com has launched a completely redesigned website with enhanced functionality to provide a better online experience for customers.Halfords multichannel ambition has grown significantly year-on-year, particularly through the launch of new ranges of Cycle parts, Accessories and Clothing.  Halfords .Com now offers some 45,000 products and in its recent results Halfords revealed that online sales have grown 16.9% in the last six months and now represents some 11.5% of total sales. The site’s overhaul marks the next phase in the leading retailer’s strategy to drive growth online. The

Jean Christophe Novelli at Scottish Italian Awards

Jean Christophe Novelli will be the celebrity judge at the finals of the Scottish Italian Awards, which take place this Sunday 10th November, at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel, and he will be hoping that he can add to the success of the awards, which recognises the finest Italian Restaurants across Scotland.His passion for all styles of cookery, and his appreciation of great restaurants inspired him to take part in these awards, and has also been the inspiration for his latest book, which has come out in the same week as these important awards. He will also be appearing at Waterstones in

FREE SALES TRAINING WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE TO MIAMI COMPANIES

To kick-start the launch of Miami’s first Sandler-licenced organization that provides the USA’s leading sales development and management training system, senior managers and executives of companies in the Miami area are being offered the opportunity to join a free introductory workshop that will help get their business on the sales-driven path for 2104 and beyond. Led by Absolute Sales Development, Inc, a series of two-hour workshops will help companies pin-point the bottlenecks in their business which most hamper sales and business growth. The next workshop is set to take place on

First Capital Connect train bears poppy symbol

3M supplies graphic film for First Capital Connect Poppy Appeal wrapsBracknell, UK, 8 November 2013 – Diversified technology company 3M today announced its role in the launch of this year’s Hertfordshire Poppy Appeal involving the creation of a specially branded First Capital Connect train to support the fundraising efforts of the Royal British Legion. 3M donated the graphic film, which was printed with the poppy design and applied by rail livery specialists Aura Graphics. The unveiling of The Poppy Express took place at the UK train operator’s Hornsey Depot on 24 October and was attended

LEP Plans for Growth

News release 8th November 2013The first phase of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP ’s plans to bid for a share of £2 billion has been outlined at its second annual Business Summit. Around 160 people have today (Friday 8th November) heard details of the plan, which will determine the share of funding given to the LEP by central Government as a way to devolve spending powers to a local level. Plans include driving growth in the area’s three most competitive sectors of agri-food, manufacturing and the visitor economy; nurturing the growing

NFRC LAUNCHES DEDICATED ROOFING CAMPAIGN FOR ARCHITECTS

The UK’s largest roofing trade association, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), has rolled out a roofing campaign exclusively for the architectural and specification sectors. Entitled ‘Think roofs – think NFRC’, the campaign aims to raise awareness of NFRC and to promote its knowledge and expertise to the architectural community. Via an intensive PR drive, the ‘Think roofs – think NFRC’ campaign will aim to update architects and specifiers on all the latest developments within the roofing industry. Through NFRC’s strict code of practice and standards, vetting

The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime TV Talks Angus Steak, Sizing Lingerie for Fit & Fashion, Sugar-Free Energy Drinks

44 Farms, Chantelle Paris, Hip Hop Beverages Take Center Stage on November 11th Show(Pompano Beach, FL – CISION – November 8, 2013) Popular morning show The Balancing Act® airing on Lifetime® TV welcomes some of the hottest names in Angus Beef, energy drinks for diabetics and French lingerie to the show airing on Monday, November 11th at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Make sure to tune in as The Balancing Act hosts help jump start the day with animated conversation, lively demonstrations and trusted information to empower a woman’s life. Don’t miss these featured segments taking center stage on The

Latest fantastic makeovers using 3M film showcased on Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover

Bracknell, UK, 8 November 2013 – Original covers for radiators designed by Couture Cases will be showcased on the opening episode of Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover programme on ITV Monday 11th November at 2pm. These stunning creative designs are made possible by the use of highly versatile graphic film from diversified technology company 3M. The YOYO Digital design used in the opening episode, chosen by Julia Kendell, was a Hannah Phoenix design, one of Couture Cases’ new surface print designers. Couture Cases is appearing on three separate occasions. The second makeover will be on

Cision Helps Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Find a Solution that Works

Cision, provider of the world’s largest media database, announced today that it has signed Clean Energy Fuels Corp as a new customer. As the driving force moving Americans to use natural gas for transportation, Clean Energy will use Cision’s comprehensive media database, media monitoring, and press release distribution software to build momentum for its public relations initiatives for various stakeholders. Now that Clean Energy is working with Cision, they are experiencing a significant savings in both time and money, which they are able to refocus toward their promotional efforts. “

H. R. Gray Announces Promotion of Thomas Merritt

H.R. Gray – a Columbus, Ohio-based firm providing program management and construction management services and a division of The Haskell Company, has appointed Thomas Merritt to vice president, Business Operations. For the last 10 years, Merritt has directed the firm’s communications, marketing, advertising and media strategy development, human resource and financial initiatives as director of business development. In his new role, Merritt will work closely with members of senior leadership at H.R. Gray and The Haskell Company to align people and business strategies while executing and

Hexagon Composites ASA recruits new CFO

Tor Husø has for several years been the CFO of both Hexagon Composites ASA and the Flakk Group, the largest shareholder of Hexagon Composites. Tor Husø has been instrumental to the development and expansion of Hexagon Composites and a valuable contributor to the positive development the company is experiencing. With the size and the growth rate that Hexagon Composites and the Flakk Group are anticipating, both groups require full time CFOs. According to his own wish Tor Husø will hereafter concentrate on the activities in the Flakk Group. "We are very grateful for Tor's considerable

Precise Biometrics appoints new CEO

The Board of Precise Biometrics has found it necessary to hire a new CEO in order to increase growth and to position the company even better in the fast growing mobile market.Thomas Marschall, who has been CEO for Precise Biometrics since 2006, is leaving the company. His successor, Håkan Persson, who has extensive sales and leadership experience within related industries will immediately bring deeper sales experience and competencies to the company in an interim period while the Board is searching for a permanent CEO for Precise Biometrics in collaboration with a well esteemed executive

Clas Ohlson launches new national TV campaign ’The useful ones’

Swedish modern hardware retailer Clas Ohlson will unveil its new national TV campaign ‘The useful ones’ on Monday 11th November. The first advert will air on ITV during the 9pm drama ‘A Mother’s Son’.The campaign concept which was developed by Craven Delaporte and directed by Sebastian Reed is being used across the Clas Ohlson Group in Sweden, Norway and Finland as well as the UK. The 30 second advert sees a selection of seemingly normal people using super powers and Clas Ohlson products to help perform everyday tasks in magical ways. UK Marketing Manager, Melissa Titshall says: “

Scientologists Take Action to Counter the Russian Heroin Crisis

Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Moscow engage in drug prevention to combat drug abuse and addiction. Moscow Scientologists distribute thousands of copies of The Truth About Drugs booklets, which present a comprehensive overview of the facts about drugs and drug abuse. Some 6 percent of the Russian population is addicted to drugs, Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service  (FSNK) announced in September 2013. The report states that 90 percent of Russia’s 8.5 million addicts

Award-winning Illustory A+ and My Comic Book to Be Featured Toys for Neighborhood Toy Store Day

Creations By You is pleased to announce that Illustory A+ and My Comic Book will be recognized as the featured toys from 10 am to noon EST at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, NC as part of Neighborhood Toy Store Day, a nationwide event coordinated by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) to launch the holiday shopping season with community-minded fun. During the event, Illustory A+ and My Comic Book can be purchased for 25% off the MSRPs of $29.99. To encourage creativity and imagination from the beginning, Creations By You will have an illustration station at the event

From Philanthropy to Impact Investing: The Role of Women Investors in Asia

By Weina Li  There is a historical gender-bias in investment and finance, with women often considered “too soft” and “not enough returns-focused”, whereas their comparative strengths in leadership positions and their importance as key consumer is often overlooked. This explains the extremely low proportion of women investors across the globe, and especially in Asia. However, the trend is changing. This is in part due to the increasing number of female high net worth individuals; they are high breadwinners, entrepreneurs but also heirs of a considerable proportion of Asia’s wealth.

Children bury treasures at new Royal Navy accommodation site in Portsmouth

Children have buried their belongings for future generations to find within the ground works around the new accommodation for personnel at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Schoolchildren from Solent Infant School, Mayfield School and Bayhouse School & Sixth Form placed items in a time capsule to be buried at the site of the new Falklands Building with help from the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Lynne Stagg. The primary and secondary school pupils donated a variety of items including toys, cards, coins, photographs and school jumpers to put in the capsule. The new accommodation is

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