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Vitamin D can help infection-prone patients avoid respiratory tract infection

Treating infection-prone patients over a 12-month period with high doses of vitamin D reduces their risk of developing respiratory tract infection – and consequently their antibiotic requirement. This according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital published in the online scientific journal BMJ Open. Treating infection-prone patients over a 12-month period with high doses of vitamin D reduces their risk of developing respiratory tract infection – and consequently their antibiotic requirement. This according to a new study by researchers

Dolphin with multiple North Sea 3D seismic contract awards for 2013

Dolphin have been awarded several contracts for the upcoming North Sea season. The awards are for both 3D and 4D seismic services and will involve three of our 3D seismic vessels with a total duration in the range of 8-12 months.Dolphin will revert with further contract details when we present our 2013 guidance on or about 8 January 2013."These early awards with major clients improve our earnings visibility and supports our view that we can expect a busy summer in the North Sea", says Atle Jacobsen, CEO.For further information, please contact:Atle Jacobsen, CEOMobile:+47 97 71 53

Sveafastigheter divests properties to Alecta

Sveafastigheter and Alecta enter into an agreement regarding a property transaction in Vällingby Parkstad.Alecta has entered into an agreement with Sveafastigheter regarding the acquisition of two buildings in Vällingby Parkstad, which formerly was Vattenfall’s headquarters in Råcksta. Sveafastigheter acquired the two office buildings in 2006 from German IVG and will rebuild them into approximately 460 rental apartments. The construction work starts beginning of 2013 with completion in 2014. First occupancy is scheduled to take place autumn 2014. -     There is a great need for rental

Research team recognizes predator-producing bacteria

Unique viruses called bacteriophages may play an important role in competition among bacterial strains, influencing the overall ecosystem of the human intestine, scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington  and UT Southwestern Medical Center  say. A team led by Lora V. Hooper, an associate professor of immunology and microbiology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and including UT Arlington assistant professor of biology Jorge Rodrigues examined the bacteriophages, or phages, produced by genetic information

American Chemical Society to honor UT Arlington chemist

UT Arlington associate professor Kevin Schug will be recognized next year at the international laboratory science conference Pittcon 2013 for his outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry, the conference’s organizing committee announced this week. Schug will receive the American Chemical Society  Division of Analytical Chemistry Award for Young Investigators in Separation Science. His award is among 12 different honors that will be presented during symposiums at Pittcon 2013, which is scheduled March 17-21 in Philadelphia. “It is

Practical Geeks, Scarce Redheads or Profitable Millionaires: Checkhimout.com’s Best and Rarest Man-Products Are on Promotion for the Holidays

Checkhimout.com (www.checkhimout.com), the love-market where the shopper is queen, carries all types, shapes and sizes of man-objects. This Christmas, the website is offering a limited holiday collection of specialty items at a bargain cost; this exclusive array of delectable species is bound to stock out in no time!Checkhimout.com (www.checkhimout.com), the only dating website where women are in control, is promoting an exclusive holiday arrangement of rare, useful and valuable man-objects. Whether for individual use or to be offered as a gift, the Checkhimout.com Christmas collection will

O-I ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN BUSINESS

Erik Bouts to lead company’s initiatives to strengthen market leadership positionPERRYSBURG (December 13, 2012) – Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI), the world’s largest glass packaging maker, has named Erik Bouts as the company’s new president of O-I Europe. Effective January 1, 2013, Bouts succeeds Jose Lorente, who will leave the company after a 34-year career with O-I. As the leader of O-I’s largest region, Bouts will accelerate O-I’s efforts to strengthen its leading market position in Europe. In 2013, O-I will invest $175 million (€140 million) in its European facilities, improving

Powerblanket Designs Gas Cylinder Warmers for Controlling Compressed Gas Temperature

SALT LAKE CITY — Powerblanket offers a variety of gas cylinder warmers for controlling temperatures of propane, butane, nitrogen, oxygen and many other compressed gases. The warmers utilize patented GreenHeat Technology to safely and efficiently warm compressed-gas cylinders, thereby maintaining optimum pressure levels. When used in cold temperatures, they can reduce the frequency of tank refills and boost BTU output by up to three times. These warmers helped a railway company keep snow off the tracks by installing Powerblanket Gas Cylinder Warmers over their 1000-pound propane tanks

Bemidji State University offering social media strategist certification training

Training will prepare students for National Institute of Social Media's Social Media Strategist certificationBeginning in February of 2013, Optivation, the custom college and training program at Bemidji State University, will be offering an online preparatory course for the National Institute for Social Media's Social Media Strategist certification examination. The preparatory course, taught by institute president Eric Mills, will be offered completely via asynchronous online delivery beginning Feb. 25, 2013, and running through April 7, 2013. The course carries a registration fee of

Cision Announces North America’s Top 50 Consumer Electronics Blogs for 2012-2013

CHICAGO, December 13, 2012 – Cision, the leading provider of cloud-based PR software , services and tools for the marketing and public relations industry, today announced its 2012-2013 list of the Top 50 Consumer Electronics Blogs  in North America, based on the Cision Influence Rating , a metric that quantifies the impact of digital and traditional media. Cision also announced the

Madison Dearborn Partners Completes Acquisition of Sage Products

CARY, ILL. – Dec. 13, 2012 – Madison Dearborn Partners announced today that it has completed its previously announced purchase of Sage Products Inc., a leading healthcare products manufacturer with expected 2012 sales revenues of approximately $290 million.  Sage employs more than 700 associates and maintains a portfolio that includes innovative infection prevention and patient safety products for the entire healthcare continuum. Sage’s existing management team will continue to own a significant portion of the company.  Sage will continue to operate under the same name while providing

Winning Filmmaker At 7th Annual GI Film Festival In Washington, D.C., In May 2013 To Be Awarded Associate Producer’s Role In Major Movie Production

Military, Armed Forces & Veteran Themed Film Festival Expected To Attract Huge Filmmaker Audience(Washington, D.C.) -- The award-winning GI Film Festival, the nation’s only military-themed film festival, announced today that one of the filmmakers submitting an entry at the 7th Annual GI Film Festival In Washington, D.C. in May 2013 will be awarded an associate producer’s role in the upcoming movie production of American Way Production’s story about a U.S. veteran returning home from the war in Afghanistan.“One very talented and lucky filmmaker will be selected, based upon his or her entry

It’s the Vegas Vacation Deal Travelers Have Been Waiting For!

Receive up to Two Vegas Show Tickets* and More with Southwest Airlines Vacations!ORLANDO, Fla.— Southwest Airlines Vacations is inviting travelers to experience the thrill of a lifetime with all of the exciting things Las Vegas has to offer! With great savings of up to two complimentary show tickets and $50 off packages, there’s no better time to save big on a Las Vegas vacation . Now for a limited time, travelers looking to get in on the fun and savings can save big with up to two complimentary show tickets*

Eriez® Buyer Earns Prestigious Global Certification

Erie, PA --- On December 4, 2012, globally-recognized training leader Next Level Purchasing, Inc. announced that Jason L. Easter, SPSM, Buyer at Eriez World Headquarters, is the most recent recipient of its esteemed Senior Professional in Supply Management® (SPSM) Certification. Next Level Purchasing, the most sought out resource for procurement professionals, has helped clients in more than 100 countries throughout the world establish and utilize procurement best practices. The SPSM Certification program is comprised of a series of interactive courses that enable purchasing

A Green Light for the Environmental Consulting Industry

Shifts in consumer sentiment favoring the environment are driving growth for this industryIBISWorld industry analyst Andrew Krabeepetcharat As Seen in the ABA Journal The Environmental Consulting industry  has been growing quickly as companies go green. The introduction of new legislation to curb emissions has boosted revenue over the past five years, as companies hired consultants to help them comply with new regulations. IBISWorld estimates revenue will grow at an average annual rate of 6.8% over the five years to 2012 to

Sphero Partners with Nyan Cat and Releases SpaceParty App

BOULDER, Colo., Dec 13, 2012 – Orbotix, the makers of Sphero, the first robotic ball gaming system controlled by smartphones and tablets, today announced a partnership and the release of a new app with popular Internet meme Nyan Cat. Created in April of 2011, the original Nyan Cat YouTube video gained over one million views within the first two weeks. It has since been viewed over 89 million times, won the 2012 ‘Meme Of The Year’ Webby Award, and has become one of the most loved sensations to ever hit the web. “Sphero and Nyan Cat share the same ambition to interact with people in cool

Scientology-Supported Publications Used in Fight Against Teen Painkiller Abuse

With 10 percent of teens surveyed admitting they abuse over the counter medications, the Truth About Drugs program, supported by the Church of Scientology, offers hope to stem problem Scientology-supported Truth About Drugs booklets help teens avoid addiction to painkillers and other drugs of choice According to a recent University of Cincinnati nationwide survey of 138,000 adolescents, one in every 30 teens uses painkillers to get high. Painkillers are covered extensively in the Truth About Drugs , drug education and prevention initiative supported

Wireless Providers Merge to Compete

Amid limited resources and an increasingly saturated market, providers turn to mergers and acquisitions to garner market share.By IBISWorld Analyst Kevin Boyland A flurry of recent merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the Wireless Telecommunications Providers industry  has led to renewed talks of long-expected industry consolidation. While the industry is already highly concentrated with the top four players controlling about 86.9% of the market, high wireless communication penetration and the subsequent slowdown in

Donation of games and toys boosts the spirits of sick kids during the holidays

CALGARY – Just in time for the holiday season, the Rotaract Club of Calgary Metro will bring smiles to the faces of children in the Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care units at the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) with a donation of games, toys and more.  The Rotaract Club of Mount Royalis a service club for 18 to 30 year-olds affiliated with the Rotary Club. Since 2006 they have been donating assorted toys, games, books and sleepers in support of PLCs Pediatric Unit. Last year they donated a total of $4,677.48, $2,570 of that was toys and supplies and $2,106 was cash from their first wine

Aetna to Settle Federal Case for $120 Million

Insurance giant Aetna Inc. agreed to pay up to $120 million in a proposed settlement stemming from a federal class-action suit over reimbursement of out-of-network health insurance claims. The Associated Press  (AP) reports that the class-action suit filed in federal court in New Jersey alleged that Aetna lowered data the company provided to a database used to help calculate payment rates for care received outside its network of health care providers. Patients and doctors alleged that this allowed

Report Released from Conference on the Future of U.S.-Korea Relations

December 13, 2012 - The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, in partnership with Korea’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies and the Korea Economic Institute, today released a report on U.S.-Korea Relations. The report comes at a pivotal moment following the North Korean rocket launch and prior to mid-December elections in both Japan and South Korea. The report on the U.S.-ROK Alliance  is based on an October 15 conference in Washington DC. Its findings include: · The North Korean

French Scientologists Mobilize Against Rising Drug Abuse

For more than 20 years, Scientologists have spearheaded drug education and prevention in France Scientologists from the Church of Scientology of Clermont Ferrand set up a Truth About Drugs booth on the street to fight drug abuse by providing drug education booklets to local residents. Last week, thousands of fans attending a techno concert in Marseilles came away with something they would never expect to get there—a lesson in the dangers of drug abuse. Robert Galibert, Scientologist and president of the Say No To Drugs, Say Yes to Life Association, seized the opportunity to

The Wright Insurance Group Transforms Annual Corporate Holiday Party into Charity Event for Hurricane Sandy Victims

(Uniondale, New York, December 13, 2012) Hurricane Sandy victims living in Long Island, NY will receive assistance with food, clothing and other much-needed services thanks to several holiday gifts provided by a corporate neighbor, Wright Insurance Group. Long Island-based Wright Insurance Group will contribute $100,000 at its upcoming annual holiday party on December 14th to two area charitable organizations, Island Harvest and Catholic Charities. Both organizations were chosen due to their superior hurricane relief efforts on Long Island, according to William J. Fishlinger,

Zoomifier launch marks a milestone in B2B mobile customer engagement.

For marketers and sales teams, marketing collateral in the form of brochures, white papers and sales sheets are vital tools in any B2B marketing strategy. Zoomifier Corporation, a start-up based in California, is taking it mobile, providing a richer experience for enterprise customers and powerful analytics for sales and marketing executives.Allowing businesses to better engage enterprise customers, Zoomifier Corporation has announced it’s innovative cloud based solution, which takes existing sales and marketing collateral and turns it into highly interactive and engaging mobile content.

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