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U.K. Department Store Mishandled Asbestos

A British department store chain, Marks & Spencer, in 2011 received a $1.5 million (in U.S. dollars) fine for exposing its workers and customers to asbestos  in one of its locations. However, it had been warned a decade ago that it was “breaching asbestos removal guidelines,” in another store in London, according to a recent story on the BBC Web site . Contractor William Wallace said that in 1998 he warned the then-chairman of Marks

a la mode's new TOTAL Store and API bring robust third-party integration to dominant appraisal technology platform

Naples, Florida — a la mode, the creator of the market-leading TOTAL family of real estate appraisal products, announced today their new TOTAL Store, and the associated integration API, will be available in the second quarter of 2013. The TOTAL product line is used by more appraisers than all competing products combined, which is why third-party vendor interest in the Store has been very strong. Using the Store interface, any appraiser can securely select from a growing list of third-party and in-house products designed to extend the feature set of the core TOTAL appraisal programs.

Cardiology Care Leaders Unite to Educate Over 1,000 Physicians on Diagnostic Protocols and Treatment Strategies at CardioCareLive

Trends in Metabolic Diseases, Understanding Obesity Epidemics, Hypertension Management, Stroke Prevention and More Discussed at www.CardioCareLive.comCardioCareLive , the website for live interactive video cardiology conferences, today announced that more than 1,000 clinicians attended the Johns Hopkins virtual conference, “Recent Game Changers in Cardiovascular Medicine: From Crisis Management to New Opportunities in Cardiovascular Care.” The education sessions, presented by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, are approved for AMA PRA

Selon le tradition MNP APPEL Deux Canadiens sur cinq, mariés ou vivant en union libre, jugent qu’ils éprouvent des difficultés financières.

Mais à qui peuvent‑ils s’adresser pour obtenir de l’aide?(Toronto, 13 février 2013) — La Saint‑Valentin étant à nos portes, bon nombre de couples canadiens ont l’amour en tête. Il peut toutefois être difficile de penser à l’amour quand des soucis monétaires vous tracassent. Malheureusement, d’après un sondage en ligne mené au nom de MNP Appel, un Canadien sur quatre (27 %) marié ou vivant en union libre déclare que le stress financier nuit à sa relation. Le même sondage révèle que 20 % des couples canadiens vivent des relations tendues découlant de leur situation d’endettement actuelle.

Retail used car demand on the rise as dealer stock levels hover around 80%

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERETAIL DEMAND for used cars is stronger than at any time since September last year, according to CAP Automotive, the car information experts. Research for CAP Black Book Live – the only independent real-time guide to used car trade values – reveals a number of increasingly positive market indicators since the start of 2013. These range from the mood and buying activity at auctions to consumer retail demand on the forecourt. But dealers are still reporting difficulty in sourcing good quality used car stock for retail following the

According to MNP Two in Five Married or Common Law Canadians Consider Themselves to Be Struggling Financially

But Who Should They Go To For Help?Toronto, February 13, 2013- With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is on the mind of many Canadian couples. But it can be hard to think about love when money troubles get in the way. Unfortunately, according to an online survey conducted on behalf of MNP Ltd., one in four (27%) married and common law Canadians say financial stress is affecting their relationship. The same survey reveals that 20% of Canadian couples are facing relationship strains due to their current debt situation. There are many services available to help Canadians with

Meat-free gains momentum at The Natural Food Show 2013

Whether it’s down to cost, health, animal welfare, environmental factors, or, more recently, labelling and contamination concerns, the meat-free market is continuing to gain sales as more and more consumers regularly reduce their meat intake.  Retailers and buyers wishing to take advantage of this growing trend will find a host of innovative new vegan and vegetarian products for their customers at this year’s Natural Food Trade Show, which returns to London’s Olympia on 7-8 April 2013. Spurred on by celebrity chef endorsements, greater menu choice when eating out, more new product

MEDLINE LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION TO HELP LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS ELEVATE QUALITY STANDARDS, ENHANCE STAFF STABILITY

Innovative program aligns with AHCA/NCAL Quality InitiativeMUNDELEIN, Ill., February 13, 2013 — Perhaps at no other time in the history of long-term care in the United States has there been so much pressure on skilled nursing facilities to improve resident care – from Medicare’s Five Star Quality Ratings, to high staff turnover, to reducing readmissions. Now the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) have developed specific goals for facilities to raise quality standards. To help long-term care facilities in their journey to attain higher

HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR INDUSTRY APPRENTICES

13 February 2013 – The dedication and hard work of eight apprentices employed by Welsh based members of B&ES (the Building & Engineering Services Association – formerly HVCA) has just been recognised as they walked away with the top honours at this year’s Building Services Engineering Industry Training Awards.  Taking place at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, the awards were organised by the B&ES Wales Training Group and were sponsored by Pegler Yorkshire. The award winners were: First Year Heating and Ventilating Industrial/Commercial Apprentice Award was presented to Victoria

Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes Runs with Action for Healthy Kids® to Fight Childhood Obesity

CHICAGO (February 13, 2013) – Dean Karnazes, dubbed the Ultramarathon Man because of his legendary endurance running accomplishments, will run in premier road races around the country this year as a member of Action for Healthy Kids’ (AFHK) Team Healthy Kids. Made up of ordinary people and athletes alike, the team raises money for AFHK’s school-based programs that fight childhood obesity. “I am exited to be partnering again with Team Healthy Kids to help stem the rising tide of childhood obesity and inactivity,” says Karnazes, once named to TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most

Merck Loses Fosamax Trial Verdict

In a court room upset, Merck & Co. Inc. lost its second Fosamax  lawsuit to a New York resident who claimed she suffered jaw injury due to the side effects of the osteoporosis drug. Reuters reports that the jury awarded the plaintiff $285,000 in the case, which was originally filed in 2008 in U.S District Court in Manhattan. The lawsuit alleged the plaintiff suffered delayed healing and a bone disease of the jaw following dental work because of the company’s

Alpine Bank Officer Promotions Announced

Alpine Bank is pleased to announce the following employee promotions.  Pam Dunbar was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Finance & Accounting.   Betty Hoshaw was promoted to Item Processing Officer. In addition, the Credit Administration Department saw the promotion of three individuals.  Dianna Cruden was promoted to Vice President and Credit Administrator Manager.  Tim Kane has been promoted to Assistant Vice President & Appraisal Review Manager.  Jami Hamilton was promoted to Credit Officer. Pam Dunbar has been with the Alpine Bank family since 1994.  As a Boone County

Notice of Annual General Meeting in Fabege AB (publ)

Shareholders of Fabege AB (publ) are hereby notified of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Thursday, 21 March, 2013, at 3:00 pm in Aulan at Wenner Gren Center, Sveavägen 166, Stockholm, Sweden. Registration for the AGM begins at 2.15 pm. Notice of ParticipationParticipation in the AGM is limited to shareholders who are both registered in the register of shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB (formerly VPC AB) on Friday, 15 March, 2013, and who notify Fabege of the intention to attend in person, or be accompanied by an advisor, no later than at 4.00 pm on Friday, 15

ONE STEP AHEAD LAUNCHES ONE STEP AHEAD BABY

Created by One Step Ahead, a collection of classic, skill-building baby toys with an updated twist! Lake Bluff, IL – One Step Ahead is pleased to announce its brand new line of timeless, developmentally-appropriate “first” toys: one step ahead baby! This new line provides a unique collection of classic, hands-on toys with an updated twist. The toys are designed to help babies build early developmental skills while being easy to clean and sturdy enough to withstand heavy, continuous play. “We wanted to help eliminate some of the extra ’noise‘ from the introductory toy market and

Daalder Named President of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

February 13, 2013  CHICAGO – Ambassador Ivo H. Daalder, U.S. Ambassador to NATO and widely recognized national security expert, has been named president of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.  Lester Crown, chairman of the Council, made the announcement today, following a meeting of the Council’s Board of Directors.Daalder, 52, will become The Chicago Council’s president effective July 1, 2013. He will succeed Marshall M. Bouton, whose 12-year presidency transformed the 90-year-old organization into a nationally prominent global affairs institution known for public education and

Hair Extensions Come With Health Problems

If you plan to go for hair extensions to accentuate your natural beauty, you need to think twice since this trendy beauty treatment may have some ugly side effects. ABC News  reports that a New York neurologist has written an article for Consumer Reports  warning about the dangers of hair extensions, which have gained in popularity over the past few years thanks to use by celebrities such Britney Spears, Naomi Campbell, and Jennifer Anniston.

Southwest Airlines Vacations Offers up to $200 Savings on Disneyland® Resort Vacations!

Plus, a Free Park Hopper® Upgrade!*ORLANDO, Fla.— Southwest Airlines Vacations is offering travelers up to $200 in instant savings to encourage families to make the Disneyland® Resort their next vacation destination! Guests can experience the excitement of Disney California Adventure® Park and the charm of Disneyland® Park with big savings this spring. Travelers who book a flight plus hotel vacation package  for three or more nights, at one of three Disneyland® Resort hotels will save up to $200 per reservation with

THE BRIGHTEST AND BEST IN THE SOUTH WEST AND WEST

13 February 2013 – Ewan Davies Smith of Babcock International Group, based in Yeovilton, Somerset, was named Apprentice of the Year and his company won the Employer Recognition Award in this year’s South West and West of England Training Awards. Other category winners honoured at the presentation ceremony– which was organised by B&ES (the Building & Engineering Services Association – formerly HVCA) and its training subsidiary Building Engineering Services Training (BEST) – were as follows: Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Sam Cousins of MITIE TFM Ltd based in Weston-

NEW HEADS OF AGREEMENTS AND CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Oslo, Norway, 13 February 2013 - Dolphin Group ASA (OSE:DOLP)Dolphin Group ASA ("Dolphin") today announces that it has entered into two new heads of agreements with GC Rieber Shipping for two high-end 3D seismic vessels. At the same time, Dolphin announces that it intends to redeliver Artemis Arctic following the expiration of the fixed contract term. Combined with the recent redelivery of Polar Explorer, this confirms Dolphin's strategy to operate a fleet of high-end modern 3D vessels.The first vessel, Geo Atlantic, is an existing 3D seismic vessel built in 2002 which will be upgraded

Welcome to Swedbank’s annual general meeting on 20 March 2013

The shareholders in Swedbank AB are hereby given notice to the Annual General Meeting at Dansens Hus, Barnhusgatan 14, 111 24 Stockholm, on Wednesday 20 March 2013 at 10:00 am (CET).Shareholders are welcome from 8:30 am (CET). Before the Meeting it will be possible for shareholders to ask questions to the management of Swedbank. Light refreshments will also be served before the Meeting.As a service to non-Swedish speaking shareholders, the Meeting will be simultaneously interpreted into English. Notification etcShareholders who wish to attend the Meeting must be recorded in the share

NanoSteel Names Harald Lemke Vice President & General Manager of Powder Metallurgy

· Role to drive adoption of AHSS (Advanced High Strength Steel) breakthrough and steel coatings into industrial applications utilizing powder metallurgy · Appointment brings deep expertise in product innovation, processing and commercialization of advanced materialPROVIDENCE, R.I. (Wednesday, February 13, 2013) - The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced that Harald Lemke has joined the company as vice president & general manager of powder metallurgy. In this new role, Lemke will lead the commercialization of NanoSteel’s alloys into

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