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AHC Announces Spring 2013 Lecture Schedule

Each lecture program is designed to join authors and audiences in an intimate setting complete with author presentation, audience discussions, and book signings.ATLANTA, Georgia– The Atlanta History Center offers lectures on a wide variety of topics, from presidential history and gardens to social history and non-fiction adventures. Past lectures have featured renowned authors like Sara Gruen, David McCullough, Gretchen Rubin, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Stacy London, and Taylor Branch. The Atlanta History Center’s spring 2013 lecture line-up continues to offer audiences a wide variety of subject

Wright Flood Making Good Progress on Superstorm Sandy Claims

(St. Petersburg, FL) Wright Flood, the nation’s largest provider of federal flood insurance has closed 63% of Superstorm Sandy claims filed by its New Jersey policyholders and 61% of the approximately 20,000 Sandy-related flood claims it has received overall. To date, Wright Flood has paid its policyholders more than one-half billion dollars on closed claims and advanced more than $115 million on open claims to its policyholders. Henry Neal Conolly, president of Wright Flood, reassured policyholders and agents in a half page ad Monday in the Wall Street Journal that the company was

Texas School Districts Choose Skyward for Real-TimeStudent Progress Monitoring

Weatherford and Crowley ISDs and The Ranch Academy part of a growing number of districts in Texas to implement the Skyward Student Management SuiteSTEVENS POINT, Wis. – Feb. 11, 2013 – The Ranch Academy and the Weatherford and Crowley independent school districts (ISD) recently switched to Skyward Student Management System, citing the wide range of tools and student progress monitoring capabilities available in the software. More than 200 Texas school districts utilize the leading K-12 school administrative software company that became a Texas Education Agency’s preferred provider in 2011.

AMA Medical Students Tell Congress: Protect Residency Programs So We Can Care for Patients

Medical student advocates call for retaining funding for graduate medical education, increasing training positions to address physician shortage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 February 11, 2013Please note: Photos attached WASHINGTON – Hundreds of medical students from across the country visited Capitol Hill today for the AMA’s medical student advocacy day. They urged Congress to retain Medicare funding for graduate medical education (GME) programs, known as residencies, and lift the cap to increase the number of Medicare-

Culver’s Guests Getting Hooked During Lent

Limited Time Only Walleye joins Guest Favorite Hand-Battered CodPRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. – February 11, 2013 – Wild-caught from just north of the Arctic Circle in the icy waters of the North Atlantic, Culver’s North Atlantic Cod has long been a guest favorite. Beginning today, Culver’s tender, crispy Northwoods Walleye joins the menu for a limited time. Each specialty is hand-cut, hand-battered and golden-fried only after it has been ordered. “Since the first Culver’s opened in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in 1984, we have been committed to serving great-tasting fish,” said Craig Culver, co-founder

Celsus training gains IMI Awards assurance

Digital radio specialists Celsus have had their training endorsed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Awards as they seek to deliver training  to automotive technicians looking to capitalise on the growing market for in car DAB radio conversions. Celsus have become an IMI Awards Approved Centre and have had their DAB installation training assessed and endorsed through the Quality Assured Awards (QAA) programme. DAB installation training is now approved to be delivered either on site, or from their new head offices in Poole, Dorset. The first courses are scheduled to be

Swedbank Large Corporates & Financial Institutions is building for the future and integrating its operations

Swedbank’s business unit Large Corporates and Financial Institutions (LC&I) was formed to meet the demand for integrated financial solutions among large corporations, financial institutions and organisations. LC&I is now taking the next step to further advance its client-centric model. By coordinating its operations internally, LC&I will deliver fully integrated advisory and analysis.· Capital Markets coordinates all activities within foreign exchange, fixed income and equity trading. Previously having worked in separate units, the common capital markets unit will meet clients’ demand for

Marlborough Science Academy goes to finals of national cooking awards

St Albans Academy food team reaches UK's last 19 of Let's Get Cooking Golden Spoon AwardsThe school chef and Food Tech team at Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans travelled to London last week to represent the whole of Herts Beds and Bucks in the UK Let's Get Cooking Golden Spoon Awards. Organised by the Children's Food Trust, Lets Get Cooking are school-based clubs set up to give young people the opportunity to learn how to cook and enjoy great food. Although not successful in scooping one of the three major awards, Marlborough’s Head of Food Tech, Alison Pantling, was proud to be

Taking off with 'Britain from Above' at the Swindon Film Festival

2 & 7 March 2013Participants in the fourth annual Swindon Film Festival have a treat in store in March. Films as diverse as the latest James Bond blockbuster, Skyfall and Pablo Larraín’s No will be joined by stunning aerial views of Swindon past and present, when English Heritage’s Britain from Above project receives an airing on Swindon’s Big Screen, Wharf Green on Saturday 2 March between 12 noon and 3pm. The “Chocks Away! Take Off with Britain from Above” event explores the early days of flight and aerial photography, showcasing pictures taken between 1919 and 1953 of the Swindon area,

Press info: New research identifies online opportunities for home, travel and pet insurance businesses

Car insurance is the most popular insurance product bought online reveals new research* from internet marketing specialists Speedie Consultants . The study of people’s insurance buying habits showed that 60% buy their motor insurance online.When asked: “What products do you buy online” the responses were: · motor insurance 60% · home insurance 29% · travel insurance 18% · pet insurance 8% · health insurance 5% · life insurance 4% The research by also revealed that: · men are more likely to buy cover online (55% compared to 45%

Leave a “love” note… Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week with Boom Boom! Revolution

Boom Boom! Revolution encourages “Agents of Altruism” to commit an act of kindness like leaving a note of love or praise in an unexpected place during Random Acts of Kindness Week.SANTA CRUZ, CA – February 11, 2012 – Social innovation company, Boom Boom! Revolution, is pleased to inspire the celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 11-17, by encouraging individuals to leave a note of praise, encouragement or love for someone to find in an unexpected place. Boom Boom! Revolution, creator of acts of kindness cards, Boom Boom! Cards, and lifestyle products 

Montgomery College Among National Finalists in Awards of Excellence Honors Program

Montgomery College is a finalist for an award in a prestigious new awards program designed to recognize innovation and promising practices at two-year colleges nationwide. Montgomery College is one of five finalists in the Exemplary CEO/Board category in the inaugural Awards of Excellence, sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). “Being named a finalist by the American Association of Community Colleges is an honor and a testament to the work of the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, which is a driving force behind the success of our institution, our

With up to 50% off and hotel deals, there are “So Many Reasons to Funjet”

Funjet Vacations launches sale for last-minute winter and spring getawaysMilwaukee, Wis. (February 8, 2013) – Funjet Vacations, a leading provider of vacations, has launched the “So Many Reasons to Funjet” Sale, with offers ranging from deep discounts to compelling hotel inclusions. These special offers include kids stay for free, room upgrades, car rental discounts, dining credits and more. The sale runs February 8—February 28, 2013, for vacations through June 30, 2013, and aims to provide not only great rates at up to a 50% discount, but also specific offers for families, couples and

ClickView and IDNSAV form partnership to provide schools with the complete audio visual solution

ClickView, provider of captivating, educational digital video and image content has joined forces with leading national distributor of IT and AV products, IDNSAV, to provide schools with a one-stop-shop for all their audio visual needs. Under the terms of the new partnership, IDNSAV will include the entire ClickView product range in its IT and AV sales offering to schools, as well as providing customer support on ClickView services. Current IDNSAV customers will also be able to purchase ClickView products and incorporate them into their existing audio visual solutions. The partnership

Georgian justice at Whitby Abbey for February half term

Time Travellers Go… Gruesome, Saturday 16 February to Sunday 24 February 2013Whitby Abbey will be providing no sanctuary for those being pursued by the Georgian justice system this February half term holiday (16 – 24 February), as Thomas Turlis, the public hangman, holds court within the hallowed ruins, for a week of gruesome tales of torture and the gallows! Visitors will be invited to hear the hangman’s stories of 18thcentury crime and punishment from the perspective of the man charged with handing out the ultimate sentence to wrong-doers. He follows the ‘Bloody Code’, a list of over

The Board of Höganäs has appointed Handelsbanken Capital Markets as financial advisor

As previously announced, the Board of Höganäs will announce its opinion of the offer from H Intressenter AB by no later than two weeks prior to the expiry of the acceptance period of the offer. In connection with the Board’s evaluation of the offer, Handelsbanken Capital Markets has been appointed as financial advisor and provider of a fairness opinion as to the fairness of the offer consideration. For more information, please contact: Anders G Carlberg, Chairman of HöganäsTel: +46 70 543 75 76 Erik Kjellström, Handelsbanken Capital Markets Tel: +46 73 087 18 94

The Board of Directors of Componenta Corporation resolved on an incentive plan for key personnel

The Board of Directors of Componenta Corporation has approved a new share-based incentive plan for the Group’s key personnel. The aim of the plan is to combine the objectives of the shareholders and the key personnel in order to increase the value of the company, to commit the key personnel to the company, and to offer them a competitive reward plan based on holding the company shares. The plan includes one earning period, calendar year 2013. The earnings criterion of the earning period 2013 is the Componenta Group´s result after financial items.  The potential reward from the earning

Preliminary information on Componenta’s Financial Statements for 1 January - 31 December 2012, Result weakened significantly, demand outlook uncertain in 2013

· Consolidated net sales in the financial year totalled MEUR 545 (MEUR 576). · Operating profit excluding one-time items was MEUR 10.5 (MEUR 29.8) and after one-time items MEUR 4.9 (MEUR 22.5). · Result after financial items, excluding one-time items was MEUR -17.1 (MEUR 3.9) and after one-time items MEUR -24.5 (MEUR -3.4). · Earnings per share excluding one-time items was EUR -0.90 (EUR 0.09) and after one-time items EUR -1.19 (EUR -0.25). · Order book fell 17% to MEUR 83 (MEUR 100). · Capacity utilisation rate weakened to 63% (68%). · Net cash flow from operations was

Marl International transforms sports hall at top school with LED lighting

Ulverston, UK, 11 February 2013. Marl International has transformed the sports hall at one of the North of England’s most prestigious independent schools, Abbey Gate College, Cheshire, by installing LED lighting that improved the hall environment, and provided much brighter and more even lighting that comes on instantly. Commenting on the installation of LED lights at Abbey Gate College, Business Manager Andrew Bache said, “The real appeal of Marl LED lights for us is the convenience and improvement in the environment. Though the sodium lights were adequate for football and gymnastics,

Biohit Oyj and Tamro Oyj agreed to tighten co-operation concerning Acetium product portfolio

Biohit Oyj and Tamro Oyj have agreed to tighten the co-operation concerning Acetium product portfolio. The co-operation shall in the future include marketing and distribution of the new over-the-counter product Acetium lozenge in Finland. Lozenge efficiently removes dissolved acetaldehyde in saliva during smoking. In 2008, the WHO classified acetaldehyde in to the group of the most important tobacco smoke carcinogens, for which exposure reduction should be mandatory. The sales of the new product are expected to start in Finland as of the end of the first quarter. CEO Semi Korpela, Biohit

Fridge Freezer Direct Offers Customers Speedy Delivery and Competitive Prices

With twenty years of experience in the industry, Fridge Freezer Direct has become known as commercial refrigeration and catering equipment specialists.  The team has a wealth of knowledge on all there is to know regarding the industry and strives to offer their customers a first class service. themselves on the excellent customer service that they offer.The website www.fridgefreezerdirect.co.uk offers customers a fine array of commercial refrigeration and catering equipment including chest freezers, keg coolers, and cold rooms.  Those looking for equipment for their businesses will find an

Gary Morrison Appointed as Turning Technologies Vice President of International Sales

Turning Technologies , the global leader in the student response industry, today announced the appointment of Gary Morrison as Vice President of International Sales. Morrison previously served as General Manager EMEA. His new role will encompass the supervision of all international sales, distribution, customer and channel support. “As Turning continues to expand its international presence, we are thrilled to have Gary lead our global operations,” said Mike Broderick, Turning Technologies’ CEO. “His extensive experience in the industry, proven history

Regional Boost As Supply Chain Open Day Announced For £40 Million Liverpool Development

ISG is set to provide a major boost to the Liverpool City Region economy when, in conjunction with Liverpool City Council and ACC Liverpool, the company hosts an Open Day in February to meet local businesses interested in working on the high profile £40 million Exhibition Centre Liverpool (ECL) development. The Open Day will be held on Wednesday 13th February at ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena, from 10.00am to 2.00pm. ISG is looking to work with high quality local and regional businesses, across all areas of the construction trade spectrum, interested in

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