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WWF: people are ready for action on climate; “world leaders” are not

Doha, Qatar – In a year in which the impacts of climate change pounded people in rich and poor countries alike, negotiators in Doha have failed to deliver even the minimum expectations for the UN climate negotiations. But a broad spectrum of civil society organizations have vowed to continue the fight for a global climate agreement in 2015, starting with negotiations next year in Poland. “Some developed countries have made a mockery of the negotiations by backing away from their past commitments and refusing to take on new ones. And to make matters worse, it was only a handful of

Criminal Justice students learn how to S.M.I.L.E. and stay P.O.I.S.E.D. when faced with the P.O.W.E.R. Test

Teneiger Howard of Bellwood is well on her way to becoming a police officer: She graduated with an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Triton College; passed the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report, or the P.O.W.E.R. Test, to gain entry into the police academy; and is now pursuing her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Plus, because of S.M.I.L.E. – Stress Management in Law Enforcement, a one-of-a-kind course available at Triton – Howard is able to maintain her physical agility for when she’s called to take the P.O.W.E.R. Test again. “I want to stay in shape to take the

Center of Scientology of Israel Focuses on Drug Prevention on UN Universal Children’s Day

The Center of Scientology of Israel spotlights drug prevention as an urgent priority. Guests at the drug prevention open house at the Center of Scientology of Israel, held on United Nations Universal Children’s Day November 20, studied the Truth About Drugs booklets, a core component of the drug education program the Center supports. The Center of Scientology of Israel held an event on United Nations Universal Children’s Day where it released a new brochure, Scientology: How We Help, The Truth About Drug—Creating a Drug-Free World . City and national

Scientology Helping Reverse Drug Abuse in Taiwan Before it Begins

With youth the target of Taiwan drug dealers, local Scientologists bring the Truth About Drugs educational initiative to schools throughout the country. Hundreds of students attending a Truth About Drugs presentation at a Taiwan elementary school pledge to live drug-free lives. A review by the Ministry of Interior of Taiwan of illicit drug use points to “large-scale assaults by well-organized drug traders.” To develop their market, drug dealers have targeted the nation’s youth. “These perpetrators unceasingly induce youths into using drugs and eventually drug addiction by

Scientology Brings Truth About Drugs to Japan

Concerns about rising drug use prompt Japanese Scientologists to double their drug education and prevention efforts Scientologists provide drug education lectures in schools throughout Japan. According to this year’s World Drug Report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Japan has fewer drug users than most other countries. But Japanese officials and national police are still concerned. In August, Naoto Takeuchi of Japan's National Police Agency expressed apprehension over “an alarming increase of drugs coming from North Korea” and how this could impact society.

QuiBids Extends Free Shipping for the Holidays

QuiBids provides an extended free shipping event.Oklahoma City, OK — December 7, 2012 — QuiBids.com , the world’s leading entertainment retail auction, announces that the company extended its free shipping deal for all products won or purchased in the U.S. market through December 15. This deal began November 15 and was originally scheduled to run through the end of that month. It covers all products won at auction, purchased through Buy Now, or bought using the site’s new QuiBids Store  functionality.“We

While Nation Hypes Economic Apocalypse, Houston Businesses Invest in Growth

Hundreds of local marketing leaders were on hand at the Royal Sonesta Hotel for the BMA Houston Lantern Awards of Texas last week, showcasing both their work and the Houston business community’s investment in new business growth.HOUSTON – At an apocalypse-themed award gala last week (“Adpocalypse”), the Business Marketing Association (BMA) recognized local ad agencies and corporations for the best ad campaigns, websites, mobile phone apps and other marketing efforts targeting business buyers. On display were lots of clever strategies and creative work from dozens of area businesses. But the

Xyleme’s Pastiche 2.6 Reports Scores Back to Your LMS

Revolutionary New Technology Enables Learner Flexibility and ConvenienceBoulder, CO; December 7, 2012 – Pastiche 2.6, Xyleme’s end-to-end solution for delivering interactive learning to tablets, makes it easy to train and report on all employees, no matter their location. Publishing your courses from Xyleme LCMS to engaging Pastiche tablet apps just got a lot more flexible. With the release of Pastiche 2.6, your mobile workforce can now take courses offline on their Android or iPad tablets and complete them at their convenience. Upon completion, scores can be submitted to a SCORM-

Smartpress.com Earns A+ Ranking From Better Business Bureau

CHASKA, Minn. (December 7, 2012) –Smartpress.com is pleased to announce Better Business Bureau (BBB) ranks the company with its highest rating, an A+, and cites no business complaints in the last three years. Smartpress.com joined BBB in summer of 2012. "We're pleased to be members of an elite group of printing service businesses in the BBB accreditation system," says Chuck Reese, president, Smartpress.com. "We will continue to strive to meet the BBB's highest expectations, and exceed those of our customers." The BBB is a North America-based organization devoted to consumer rights and

New FF5 Metal Separator from Eriez® is Ideal for Sanitary Applications

Erie, PA --- The new Eriez® Model FF5 Metal Separator is used to inspect dry bulk goods under free-fall conditions and is designed specifically for industries with very hygienic demands. It is a highly sensitive metal detector that detects all ferrous and nonferrous metal contamination (i.e. steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel). “This system should be used for fine powdery products as the reject valve is dust tight. The Model FF5 Metal Separator is easy to clean and suitable for wash down,” says John Klinge, Product Manager-Metal Detection. “Its superior detection and rejection

Fiesta Roses Announces Partnership with VIIVIIVII  Just In Time For The Holidays

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 7, 2012): Fiesta Roses  has teamed up with marketing powerhouse VIIVIIVII  just in time for the Holiday Season. The collaboration is already showing signs of near perfection as two out-of-the-box companies join to make these radical roses the unbeatable show stoppers for events and occasions, the ultimate centerpiece for homes everywhere, and of course, the perfect gift for any occasion. Fiesta Roses has already pushed the boundaries on all things floral by acquiring the title “World’s Largest Rainbow Rose

PREGNANT AT CHRISTMAS? WHAT TO BUY THE MUM OR MUM-TO-BE IN YOUR LIFE

Christmas shopping, decorations, Christmas cards and millions of sprouts to prepare? Imagine all that while pregnant! Christmas can be a stressful time for new mums and mums-to-be, that’s why natural, ethical skincare range, Shea Mooti, is offering luxurious little treats to pamper those hardworking mums. Pounding the high-street can take its toll on legs and feet, Shea Mooti recommends a relaxing, moisturising massage with ‘Mama’s Soothing Leg and Foot Cream’. With soothing Aloe Vera, a natural anti-inflammatory, and moisturising, pure Shea Butter, this luxurious leg and foot

Rockyview General and Peter Lougheed Lifestyles Lottery - Meet the Grand Prize Winners!

CALGARY– The top five grand prize draws were completed today for the 2012 Lifestyles Lottery.All 4,030 prize draws have now been completed and prize winners will be notified in writing by theprofessional services firm of KPMG regarding what they have won and how to claim their prize. Media are invited to meet the grand prize winners for a photo and interview opportunity. Date: Friday, Dec 7, 2011 Time: 1:30p.m. – 3:00p.m. Location: 157 Mahogany Place SE, Calgary (see attached map) Grand Prize Winners are as follows: 1. Chris & Tracey Dupont, Calgary, AB Grand Prize

Clarification of quote in media

Nordea’s CEO Christian Clausen was today quoted in Bloomberg saying that Nordea will reduce the number of employees by ten percent over a couple of years’ time.The ten percent are the total in the adaptation programme to new regulation that Nordea launched fifteen months ago. Out of the mentioned ten percent, more than seven percent has already been achieved by the reduction of employees by 2,500 people since the second quarter in 2011. The remaining reduction will be gradually achieved the coming years following the increased efficiency that new technology and changed customer behavior

The US surpassed Canada as the largest wood pellet exporter in the world in the first half of 2012

The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review.Seattle, USA. Pellet exports from the two primary pellet-producing regions on the North American continent, the U.S. South and British Columbia, have continued to grow, reaching a new record high of 760,000

Wood costs for pulp mills and sawmills in Brazil have fallen the past year and are currently among the lowest in the world

Pulp mills and sawmills in Brazil became more competitive in 2012, because the costs for the wood raw-material, which accounts for about 70 percent of the production costs, have declined by over 20 percent since 2011, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.Seattle, USA. Pulp mills and sawmills in Brazil became more competitive in 2012 mostly thanks to a weakening Brazilian Real. Pine sawlog prices in Brazil, in US dollar terms, fell 22 percent in just one year, and prices in the 2Q/12 have been at a level below where they were just before the financial crisis that hit in 2008, according

UT Arlington research team wins $1.35 million NSF grant to develop smart skin applications, sensor garments for robots

Imagine a human-like robot with skin and clothes embedded with sensors that could help machine accurately perceive the environment and better assist human owners. Such “smart” robots are at the heart of a new $1.35 million National Science Foundation project led by Dan Popa, a UT Arlington associate professor of electrical engineering . Popa is the principal investigator of a collaborative effort to advance robots and robotic devices, improve prosthetics and enable those devices to perform tasks that people can no longer do themselves. “Our goal is to make

Weaker pulp markets are forcing pulp manufacturers worldwide to reduce costs, resulting in the lowest softwood wood fiber prices seen since 2010

The declining prices for softwood pulp during much of 2012 have forced many pulp mills to try to cut wood fiber costs to remain profitable. As a consequence, the wood fiber price index (SFPI) has continuously declined the past year and, during the 3Q/12 was at its lowest level since 2010, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.Seattle, USA. Prices for softwood market pulp (NBSK) prices have trended downward for more than a year from their record highs of over $1000 per ton in the summer of 2011. In the 3Q/12, prices had fallen to between $750-800/ton in Europe and were about 50 dollars

Stevens Construction Inc. adds three members to Tampa team

Stevens Construction has expanded its Tampa operations with the addition of three new team members: Al Stonys and Duane Oskey as superintendents, and Alex Hunt-Branch as project manager, announced Mark Stevens, company president. Stonys joins the company with ten years of healthcare construction experience completing such projects as an $8 million expansion to Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Fla. and a four story ambulatory surgery center for Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Oskey has completed more than $71 million in healthcare construction, completing work at five hospital

Iveco vehicles and FPT Industrial engines en route to South America for Dakar 2013

Turin, 7 December 2012Iveco and FPT Industrial are sponsoring Team De Rooy from the Netherlands at Dakar 2013. Renewing a partnership that led to major successes at the 2012 edition, Iveco and FPT Industrial have supplied Team De Rooy with vehicles, engines and spare parts. The provided vehicles embarked via cargo ship with an estimated 700 race, assistance, organisation and press vehicles from the Port of Le Havre, in the north of France. The journey to South America will take 21 days, crossing the Atlantic Ocean and passing through the Panama Canal. Recognized as the world’s premier

Spotlight on CIMSPA as Prime Minister turns to Royal Charter model for Leveson

In response to media reports that the Prime Minister is considering the use of the Royal Charter in relation to Leveson, Sean Holt, CEO of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) said:“As one of the most recent bodies to be granted chartership by the Royal Privy Council, CIMSPA has seen first-hand the benefits of becoming a chartered body. As an independent body we are not directly accountable to government but play a crucial role in raising the standards within the industry for the greater good of the sector. CIMSPA was issued royal charter

The Springfields Academy wins SEN Provision Award at 2012 Education Business Awards

The Springfields Academy, the school for children living with complex learning difficulties including autism, yesterday (Thursday) won the SEN Provision Award at the annual Education Business Awards. The SEN Provision Award, sponsored by Mike Ayres Designs, is awarded to ‘the UK SEN (special education needs) establishment that can demonstrate an increase in the quality of care and education services provided to students with Special Education Needs.’ The Springfields Academy specialises in nurturing its pupils’ education and interests. From this grows self-belief among the children in

Experience South Africa, From Kruger To Cape Town, Including An Epic Rail Journey

Rail Select, one of Britain's leading specialists in holidays by rail, has designed a majestic journey across South Africa. Starting with a three day fly-in safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, and then guests board the iconic Blue Train on a journey that winds its way through South Africa’s dramatic landscapes, onwards towards Cape Town where they will spend three days at the elegant Steenberg, to discover and explore the Cape’s Winelands.The journey begins at Sabi Sabi’s romantic Selati Camp which is named after the historic rail road that once ran through the Eastern section of the

Glasgow’s scot it all this Christmas

Take a shopping trip with Stena Line from only £16* Soak up the magical atmosphere of Scotland this Christmas with a Stena Line shopping trip to Glasgow. With day trips from £16* and hotel breaks from £49* per person including travel, where better to get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up?  This programme of festive events including the city’s first traditional Christmas parade, stylish Christmas shopping and great places to eat and drink, is waiting on your doorstep set against a glittering city backdrop. There are over 1,500 shops to choose from making Glasgow the largest and

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