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Sims Recycling Solutions Expands U.S. Asset Management Services to Include Mobile Devices

Ongoing shift away from PCs to cellphones and tablets bolsters company’s decision to refurbish and resell used devicesSims Recycling Solutions, the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, today announced it has expanded its U.S. asset management services to include mobile devices, such as feature phones, smartphones and tablets. Sims has hired technicians and quality assurance inspectors dedicated to grading, testing and repairing mobile devices at its West Chicago, Ill., location. Based on the most recent numbers from International Data Corp., it’s clear that mobile devices,

Mass Advertising No Longer Reaches the Masses

BY ERIK ROSENSTRAUCH, President & CEO, FUEL PartnershipsThere was once a day when utilizing mass media was a successful way to communicate a brand and its message to large populations.  The message was easily delivered through traditional broadcast mediums including, TV, radio, print and even web, with the goal of delivering Gross Rating Points (GRP’s) needed to gain brand awareness that satisfies the retailer community, thus driving sales. However, most of these “traditional mass” models are no longer successful.  Each media type has been sliced and diced into many niche options where

AGM of Northland Resources S.A. Votes in Favor of All Resolutions

Luxembourg, May 15, 2013 – Northland Resources S.A. (OSE: NAUR, Frankfurt: NPK, Nasdaq OMX/First North: NAURo – together with its subsidiaries “Northland”, or the “Company”) announces that its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) was held on Wednesday May 15, 2013 in Luxembourg. At the AGM, all resolutions were approved by the shareholders. Matti Kinnunen, Tuomo Makela, Stuart Pettifor, Carl-Michael Raihle and Birger Solberg received renewed mandates as Directors of the Board. The Board constituted itself after the AGM and elected Matti Kinnunen as Chairman of the Board. ON BEHALF OF THE

Montgomery College to Celebrate Student Graduation on May 24

Montgomery College will celebrate its 66th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. The event will honor graduates from the College’s three campuses in Montgomery County, Md.—Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring—along with apprenticeship graduates in Workforce Development & Continuing Education programs. Of the more than 3,000 students who have completed graduation requirements for associate’s degrees, apprenticeships or certificates this academic year, more than 800 will participate in the ceremony, which will be held on the Rockville Campus athletic field. “

PAPER: LEADERSHIP SKILLS, SAFETY COMPETENCIES CRITICAL TO SUPERVISOR SUCCESS IN WORKPLACE SAFETY

Frontline supervisors and managers are essential to workplace safety but many companies struggle to involve them in the right way, say experts at global safety firm BST (www.bstsolutions.com). The firm has released a new white paper that describes why frontline leaders are so often underused in safety and offers recommendations for better equipping this level to protect employees. “Supervisors are the closest level of management to the work being done, yet there is little clarity around what safety functions they should be performing, ” says BST president Scott Stricoff. Many

Bemidji School of Nursing expands offerings to Century College

Degree completion program for registered nurse-to-bachelor's degree will open in fall 2013Beginning in the fall of 2013, registered nurses  will be able to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Bemidji School of Nursing on the campus of Century College in White Bear Lake, Minn. The Bemidji School of Nursing includes baccalaureate nursing programs at Bemidji State University and two-year nursing degree programs at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, Minn. The partnership was formalized in a May 14 signing ceremony on the Century College campus.  The program will offer

Information in the market regarding delay of Vestas contract in Mexico

Today, there is information in the market that the installation of the 396 MW Mareña Renovables project in Mexico (ref. company announcement No. 14/2012 of 12 March 2012) has been delayed. Vestas can confirm that access to the project sites has continued to be impacted by minority opposition groups, which has caused significant delays in the construction of the project. Based on the delay, Mareña Renovables has today entered into a forbearance agreement with the project lenders until 30 July 2013, which they expect to be extended subject to certain milestones being achieved; and with

Loci Interior Designers Cambridge announce their Stunning new Website

Award winning interior design consultancy, Loci Interiors are delighted to announce the launch of their stunning new website.  As you would expect from one of the leading interior design companies  in Cambridge, it combines simplicity and style, reflecting their impressive portfolio.  Stunning photography and beautiful images from past and present projects, both residential and commercial, indicate the versatility and exquisite taste of the team from Loci. An array of exciting and varied projects in the Cambridge area including

Schneider Associates Announces Slate of New Education Clients for Growing National Practice

Expanding Education Practice Secures University of Pittsburgh, Northeastern University, Penn Foster, Virginia College, Ecotech Institute and OthersBOSTON – May 15, 2013 –Schneider Associates  (SA), an integrated marketing, public relations and digital communications firm today announced it has added several prestigious higher education clients to its emerging education practice . They include: -          University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration  -

New Diamyd Medical listed on NASDAQ OMX First North on May 20, 2013

Diabetes has developed into a major global problem. The disorder is affecting younger and younger people and complications related to diabetes are currently among the most common causes of death in many countries. In conjunction with the spin-out of the new Diamyd Medical from the Parent Company in April 2013, a dedicated diabetes company was formed. The company will now be listed on NASDAQ OMX First North and the first day of trading is May 20. The company description ahead of the listing will be available in Swedish on the company’s website www.diamyd.com. The company intends to implement a

Endomines and Cove Resources have agreed to extend Longstop Date for sale of Kalvinit Oy

Endomines AB (“Endomines”) and Cove Resources Ltd (“Cove”) have agreed to vary the Longstop Date under the Share Purchase Agreement dated 5 July 2012, as amended by the Deed of Variation dated 12 April 2013, between Endomines and Cove relating to the sale and purchase of 100% of the issued share capital of Kalvinit Oy (“Share Purchase Agreement”). The Share Purchase Agreement is to be varied so the Longstop Date is to be extended on a monthly basis for a period of up to six months from the current Longstop Date of 15 May 2013.  At Closing, Cove agrees to pay Endomines a further amount of

Wear No Tear: Cambro VZ Trays from FEM

Made from fibreglass, Cambro VZ trays are a more hygienic and long-lasting alternative to wood veneer and laminated trays.Wood veneer and laminated trays may be attractive initially, but their lifespan is limited and they are costly to replace. Cambro’s latest VZ trays from Foodservice Equipment Marketing (FEM) are constructed from SMC standard performance fibreglass material, which is highly durable and resistant to the everyday wear and tear of the commercial catering environment. Fibreglass is water resistant; therefore the Cambro VZ trays are far less prone to the damage caused by

Casey Family Programs Recognizes Exceptional Organizations for Supporting Children and Families

Sleep Country USA and Sleep Train, Open Society Foundations, and the Duke Endowment recognized for working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families across AmericaSEATTLE – Casey Family Programs, a national operating foundation committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families and building hope in communities across America, is pleased to announce the winners of the Casey Excellence for Children Awards. The foundation presents these awards to recognize outstanding organizations that have demonstrated distinguished community service and outstanding

Ormiston Wire strips back wire with its latest white paper

The first in a series of white papers released by Ormiston Wire  strips back wire to reveal its origins, how different types are created and how it has become one of the most versatile manufacturing solutions available today.The technique of producing wire has been traced back 5,000 years. Ormiston Wire has been operating for 220 of those years and has, in the process, acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience in working with wire as well as catering for special requests. The paper explains the distinction between stranded and solid wire and the

Renewable sector calls for more skilled workers

ECITB attend UK’s largest renewable energy eventThe Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) can be found amongst the hundreds of exhibitors at the UK’s largest renewable energy event, All-Energy Exhibition & Conference, Aberdeen, on 22nd -23rd May 2013. As renewable energy remains a focal point of the UK’s energy mix, the ECITB will be at stand FG7 to showcase its range of products and services available to the sector, to develop a skilled renewables workforce. The free-to-attend annual event brings together all elements of the renewables sector; it unites business

Falken ready for its 14th endurance race on the Nordschleife circuit

With an upgraded Porsche 911, Falken Motorsport will be chasing a top ten ranking in its 14th Nürburgring 24 Hour race.Offenbach, May 14 2013. With over a decade of endurance racing under their belts, the Falken Motorsports team will once again be on the starting grid for its 14th race at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. With an experienced team and an upgraded Porsche 911 GT3 R, Falken will be aiming to finish in the top ten out a field of over 200 entrants.      “The 24 hour race on the Nürburgring circuit is the most challenging motorsport event in the world, and we’re very proud to be part

City restaurant group brings harmony to the kitchen pass

Drake & Morgan also cuts wait times, improves food quality and increases customer spend with ConnectSmart kitchen automation solution implemented by CSTWhen it comes to lunch, workers in the City tend to have high expectations but only 45 minutes to meet them. Which is a problem for restaurants. But Drake & Morgan, the female-focused, London-based restaurant and bar group, has managed to cut wait times, increase spend per head, quicken table turns and improve food quality across all five of its sites. How? By using the ConnectSmart® kitchen automation software and hardware technology,

Superstars at supercharged.eurovision.tv - Johnny Logan on link from Ireland – Robin Stjernberg and Bonnie Tyler in the supercharged studio

The temperature is rising. Only three days left to the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday. England’s contestant Bonnie Tyler will visit TeliaSonera’s studio at Gustav Adolfs Torg in Malmö tonight at 6.30 p.m. At the same time Johnny Logan, one of Eurovision’s greatest artists, will participate via link from Ireland. This could be an interesting meeting.All broadcasted at supercharged.eurovision.tv . At the website you will find everything about the Eurovision Song Contest, exclusive content such as interviews and live broadcasts with the

Omron appoints TME to strengthen Eastern Europe presence

TME is Omron distributor for Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 15 May 2013 Omron Electronic Components bv today announced that it has appointed leading Eastern Europe catalogue supplier TME as franchised distributor for Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Following the signing of the agreement, TME (Transfer Multisort Elektronik) has already put in place a stock profile covering over 1,000 lines of Omron switches, relays, connectors and sensor components. TME will supply the market from its new ISO9001 qualified

Treasurer McCord Proud to Accept National Award for Keystone HELP

Pennsylvania’s home energy loan program honored for opening new markets, increasing access to private investment capitalHarrisburg – State Treasurer Rob McCord expressed appreciation to State and Local Energy Report for recognizing the achievements of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (Keystone HELP) as the magazine announced the winners of its fifth annual Residential Energy Efficiency Awards today.  “It is great that the excellent work done by Treasury’s Keystone HELP team has been noticed by those who closely follow energy issues around the nation,” McCord said. “We are

ampjacket™ iPhone 4 Case by kubxlab™ Now Available

New speaker amplifying iPhone 4 case increases volume two times acoustically, without external power or batteriesMay 15, 2013 – Leading innovative tech accessory brand, kubxlab™, is excited to announce the ampjacket™ acoustic amplifier case is now available for the iPhone 4. The ampjacket uses an innovative channel design to double the volume of Apple devices acoustically – without external power or batteries, allowing iPhone 4 users to experience a one-of-a-kind upgrade. Perfect for use as a hands-free car solution, listening to music, gaming, conference calls and watching videos, the

More sleep may decrease the risk of suicide in people with insomnia

Increased sleep duration is associated with lower likelihood of moderate or high suicide risk versus low riskDARIEN, IL – A new study found a relationship between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts in people with insomnia. Results show that every one-hour increase in sleep duration was associated with a 72 percent decrease in the likelihood of moderate or high suicide risk, in comparison with low risk. Data were adjusted for age, gender, race/ethnicity, education and age of onset of sleep difficulties. “We were surprised by the strength of the association between sleep duration and

EALING TRAILFINDERS STRENGTEN SQUAD WITH LOANEES FROM HARLEQUINS AND WASPS

Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club (ETRFC) is delighted to announce the loan signing of six players, as the club continues to strengthen its squad for the Championship next season. Through the West London clubs’ link with Harlequins, ETRFC have announced that they will be taking five players from the club for the forthcoming season. The club has previously worked with Harlequins, with the likes of Luke Wallace, Rob Buchanan, Sam Twomey and Jack Clifford putting on the green and white shirt in the past. The five new players joining the ETRFC squad for the forthcoming season are Charlie

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