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Montgomery College Launches Global Humanities Institute

Institute funded with grants from National Endowment for the Humanities and Webber Family FoundationMontgomery College is launching a new Global Humanities Institute (GHI) that will both strengthen its existing long-term humanities programs and resources, and impact the development of global humanities initiatives at colleges and universities nationally. As an interdisciplinary program, the institute will enable Montgomery College faculty to develop new curricula; participate in humanities seminars abroad in China, India, and El Salvador; and share best practices and model curricula with

California State University, Chico Selects Induction Lighting For Campus Upgrade

EverLast® Fixtures Are Utilized to Lower Energy Costs, Meet Building SpecificationsJACKSON, MICHIGAN – January 28th, 2013 – California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the twenty-three-campus California State University system and home to over 16,000 students. The university has adopted a strong sustainability initiative and received several honors based on their “green” efforts. Adopting these standards for energy savings requires a disciplined operating specification to follow, and the university relied on EverLast® to move their sustainability efforts forward.

SDLP - Seadrill Partners LLC Board of Directors Appointment

London, United Kingdom, January 30, 2013 - Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE:SDLP) announced today that Mr. Bart Veldhuizen has been appointed to its board of directors. Mr. Veldhuizen will also serve on the conflicts committee of Seadrill Partners. Mr Veldhuizen has worked in the shipping industry since 1994, on both the banking and non-banking side, most recently as the Managing Director & Head of Shipping of Lloyds Banking Group. Mr. Veldhuizen also serves as a Director for Golar LNG Partners LP.Seadrill Partners LLC owns and operates offshore drilling rigs under long-term contracts. The

WWF: Long-Term Solutions Needed for Conservation of Borneo Pygmy Elephants

30 January 2013, Kota Kinabalu – WWF-Malaysia is concerned about the recent pygmy elephant deaths in the Gunung Rara Forest Reserve.  “WWF-Malaysia is providing support to the Sabah Wildlife Department and is part of the special taskforce that has been set up by the Department to further investigate the matter. Our patrolling teams worked closely with the Department in unearthing the incident,” said WWF-Malaysia Executive Director/CEO, Dato’ Dr Dionysius S K Sharma. According to reports, all the deaths have happened in areas where forests are being converted for plantations within the

Comedian kick-starts campaign to boost young people's confidence

A campaign is being launched this week to combat low self-esteem amongst young people.YMCA England is deeply concerned at the growing number of young people suffering from a lack of confidence in their abilities because of today’s celebrity and image-obsessed culture. They believe that as a result of this young people are being denied opportunities to take part in cultural and sporting activities. Graham Oatridge, Physical Activity and Contracts Manager for the YMCA, said: “We live in a culture dominated by celebrities, reality TV shows and social media. I believe these factors

SKF Year-end report 2012

Tom Johnstone, President and CEO:”We saw a weak development in our sales in the fourth quarter and particularly in December due to the uncertain macro situation and inventory reductions in the market. We reduced our manufacturing and inventories more than planned going into the quarter which enabled us to deliver a very good cash flow even if it impacted our result.For the full year our sales were slightly down in local currencies with growth in North America and Latin America and lower sales in Europe, Asia and Middle East and Africa. We significantly reduced inventories in the year

Michelman Signs Agreement to Transfer Sales and Support of Digital Press Primers and Overprint Varnishes to LexJet Corporation

CINCINNATI, OH (January30, 2013) – Michelman has entered into a partnership with LexJet Corporation, transferring responsibility for U.S. and Canadian sales and support of its line of digital press primers and overprint varnishes  to the Sarasota, Florida based company.  Those responsibilities were previously handled by Utopia Digital Technologies.  Michelman digital press supplies now sold and supported by LexJet include DigiPrime®, Sapphire and Topaz primers; Michem® In-Line primers for presses with inline priming units;

More businesses struggling because of cash flow

Forty per cent of financial advisers in the Midlands cite a lack of working capital as a major barrier to growth, reinforcing the fact that businesses need to be aware of how a cash flow plan can help to alleviate financial fears. The figures come from leading Midlands business recovery specialist, Cranfield Business Recovery which surveyed over 50 leading accountants in the region. Following the results Cranfield is highlighting the importance of understanding cash flow in order to support working capital. Even if a company is profitable it can still experience cash flow difficulties

Arbtech Takes to Social Networks to Purvey Message on Professional Tree and Bat Surveys

Arbtech is renowned in the industry for its professional and cost effective service, offering clients tree, bat and ecology surveys prior to planning applications.(United Kingdom – 28 January 2013) Arbtech is renowned in the industry for its professional and cost effective service, offering clients tree, bat and ecology surveys prior to planning applications. To further spread the word on the services that the team at www.arbtech.co.uk provide, the company has taken to social networking. As the UK’s leading arboricultural and ecology consultancy, Arbtech has built upon a series of

Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system runs on LynxOS-178

SAN DIEGO, CA, AFCEA West–January 30, 2013–LynuxWorks, Inc., a world leader in the embedded software market, announced LynxOS-178 is flying high. The recent announcement by Rockwell Collins that its Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics system that uses LynxOS-178 is now in service on the Gulfstream G280™, marks the system’s debut in the super mid-size business jet market segment. “This deployment is a major step in the continued widespread use of LynxOS-178 in avionics systems,” stated Robert Day, Marketing VP for LynuxWorks. “New market segments, such as the business jet market, further

KONECRANES PLC - KONECRANES PLC’S NOMINATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL FOR COMPOSITION AND COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMPOSITIONKonecranes Plc’s Nomination and Compensation Committee proposes to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on March 21, 2013 the number of Board members be eight (8).The Committee proposes that all current Board members be re-elected as members of the Konecranes Board of Directors for a term until the close of the Annual General Meeting in 2014: Mr Svante Adde, Mr Stig Gustavson, Mr Tapani Järvinen, Mr Matti Kavetvuo, Ms Nina Kopola, Mr Bertel Langenskiöld, Ms Malin Persson, and Mr Mikael Silvennoinen.The Committee’s aim is to see to that the number of

Outotec to provide a renewable energy solution for a bio-ethanol facility in Iowa, USA

OUTOTEC OYJ  PRESS RELEASE   JANUARY 30, 2013  at 1:30 PM Outotec to provide a renewable energy solution for a bio-ethanol facility in USA Outotec has agreed with a major cellulosic ethanol producer on the design and delivery of a renewable energy solution for a bio-ethanol facility in USA. The order has been included in Outotec's Q4 2012 order intake and its value will not be disclosed. The customer's bio-ethanol facility is among the first commercial scale cellulosic bio-ethanol facilities in the United States.  It is expected to produce up to approximately 95 million liters of

Could traditional Chinese medicine hold an answer to the obesity problem?

Research into the battle against Metabolic SyndromeObesity might be a very modern problem, but a team of scientists from Taiwan and China is turning to the age-old principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to help fight it.  Breaking research published in the Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics  indicates a possible new direction for the treatment of metabolic syndrome.Metabolic syndrome, a collective disorder characterised by obesity and multiple clinical disorders, is on the rise. Obesity itself is an

Tele2 AB: Q4 2012 Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2012 Presentation

The hosts of the presentation are Mats Granryd, President and CEO, Lars Nilsson, CFO and Lars Torstensson, Director Group Corporate Communication. Tele2 AB will announce its financial results for Q4 2012 at 07:00 am CET (06:00 am UK time/01:00 am NY time) on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.Tele2 will host a conference call, with an interactive presentation, for the global financial community at 10:00 am CET (09:00 am UK time/04:00 am NY time) on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The conference call will be held in English and also made available as an audiocast on Tele2's dedicated Q4 2012 website,

SquareTrade announces record year in 2012 with 90% growth and global expansion

Customer reviews, speed of service and partnerships with 5 of the Top 10 largest retailers drive growth in US and Europe30 January 2013 – SquareTrade , the top-rated protection plan, today announced it grew by 90% in 2012, driven by the widespread use of consumer electronics and the increasing need to protect them. SquareTrade is recognised for its excellent customer service in an industry that is renowned for the opposite and has attracted the attention of five of the top ten largest retailers in the world. “2012 was an incredible growth year for

Almost Two Thirds of all the Safety Products in Europe’s Best in Class Cars Produced by Autoliv

Stockholm, January 30, 2012) Almost two thirds of all the safety products in Euro NCAP’s (New Car Assessment Program) best in class cars of 2012 delivered by Autoliv. In 2012, Euro NCAP published the safety rating for 36 vehicles available in the European market. The organization recently highlighted eight five-star vehicles in different categories that stand-out for performing especially well in protecting passengers and pedestrians. These eight vehicles have one thing in common; passive and active safety products from Autoliv. One example is the Volvo V40 that reached the highest

Save the date

The recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2013 will be announced on March 26 at 1:00 pm CET. In line with tradition, the announcement will take place at Astrid Lindgren’s Näs in Vimmerby and streamed live to the world’s biggest book fair for young readers in Bologna, where Sweden this year is Guest of Honor. The announcement and the following presentation of the recipient will be broadcast live on www.alma.se.The 2013 award week takes place in Stockholm between May 21st and 27th. The recipient will then participate in public programmes and meet media and journalists. The award

Marriage reduces the risk of heart attack in both men and women and at all ages

Cohabiting associated with better prognosis after coronary events before and after hospitalizationEmbargo: Thursday 31 January 201309:00 GMT (London)10:00 CET (Paris) Sophia Antipolis, 31 January 2013. A large population-based study from Finland has shown that being unmarried increases the risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attack in both men and women whatever their age. Conversely, say the study investigators, especially among middle-aged couples, being married and cohabiting are associated with "considerably better prognosis of acute cardiac events both before hospitalization and

2012 1099-MISC Forms Online: 1099-MISC Software from RealTaxTools.com Released

1099-MISC processing software by RealTaxTools.com is easy to use, secure, reliable and more affordable than online 1099-MISC services. The 2012 / 2013 software can process an unlimited number of 1099-MISC forms for an unlimited number of filers for one low price. Free trial at http://www.realtaxtools.com/ .Chicago, IL – With the 2012 1099-MISC filing  deadline coming up, Real Business Solutions (RealTaxTools.com ) announced today that W2 Mate W2 / 1099 reporting software is available online for immediate

NEW POINT-OF-SALE MATERIAL FROM MANBAT

Marketing Support Across All BrandsBusinesses that supply VARTA®, Lucas or Numax batteries are now able to benefit from brand new point-of-sale (POS) material designed by Manbat to help them raise the profile of the brands they sell and to assist them to grow their overall battery sales. The new material is specifically designed to embrace the current imagery of each of the brands and follows the introduction of completely new packaging for the Lucas automotive and commercial vehicle ranges during 2012. Available as posters, product header boards or as A4 leaflets, the material is highly

It’s Carnival Time!

Your personal invitation to the Party of the YearEveryone, young and old, loves the party atmosphere and gripping spectacle of a carnival. But in Livigno, in the heart of the snowy Alps, carnival time is quite literally taken to a higher level. Located high in the beautiful Italian province of Lombardy province, this charming Italian resort is world renowned for its unparalleled mountain scenery and fantastic snowsports – in fact, it recently won the prestigious title Best European Resort 2012 at the World Snow Awards in London. However it’s in the month of February that Livigno really

Trelleborg’s Year-end report and presentation/telephone conference on February 13

Trelleborg’s report for the fourth quarter 2012 will be published on Wednesday February 13 at 7:45 CET. Analysts, investors and media are invited to attend a meeting, combined with a telephone conference. The presentation will be held at Operaterrassen in Stockholm at 10:30 CET on February 13. Trelleborg will be represented by President and CEO Peter Nilsson and CFO Ulf Berghult. The meeting will begin with a brief presentation of the report, after which participants will be given the opportunity to pose questions. The presentation will also be streamed in real-time on the Internet.

YIT expands its operations into facilities management and property maintenance in Rostov-on-Don, Russia

YIT expands its operations into facilities management and property maintenance in Rostov-on-Don, Russia YIT Group’s Russian subsidiary YIT DON has acquired the facilities management and property maintenance company Vesta in Rostov-on-Don, southern Russia. The purchase agreement came into force in December 2012. Following the acquisition, the new name of the company is YIT Don Serviсe. The maintenance company currently has 10 employees. The number of personnel will increase already this year with new maintenance projects. YIT Don Service is currently responsible for the management and

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