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Jury Awards $1.3 Million in Ramblin' Wreck Suit

A jury awarded $1.3 million to a student from Georgia Tech University who suffered a head injury  that left him deaf in one ear and cost him his senses of smell and taste after he fell off the Ramblin' Wreck, the antique car that serves as the university’s football mascot. Plaintiff Nicholas Brown was initially granted $2 million in compensation by a Georgia jury but the amount was decreased by 32 percent after Brown’s own liability in the accident was factored in,

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2012 World Snow Awards UnveiledIt was a night of celebration at the 2012 World Snow Awards. The great and the good gathered in London to witness the very best in the world of skiing and snowboarding land the top honours. The centrepiece of Ski and Snowboard magazine's 25th anniversary, and part of the annual Ski and Snowboard Show in Earls Court, London, the prestigious celebrations were hosted by actor, comedian and keen snowboarder Marcus Brigstocke. Congratulating the winners, Marcus said: “It’s been a great night here at Earls Court with the industry celebrating these inaugural

It’s Time to Start Cooking with QuiBids!

QuiBids is hosting its second cooking contest, Cooking with QuiBids, during the month of November where customers can submit their favorite recipes for a chance to win a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer.Oklahoma City, OK — November 2, 2012 — QuiBids.com , the world’s leading entertainment retail auction, wants to know what’s cooking in your kitchens! The Oklahoma City-based dotcom is hosting a two-part contest on its Facebook page throughout November to determine who among its customers has the best recipe for the holidays.QuiBids customers are invited to enter the

Funjet Vacations launches biggest sale of the year with Everything on Sale

Up to 60% off plus up to $100 bonus savings with promo codeMilwaukee, Wis. (November 2, 2012) – Funjet Vacations, a leading provider of vacation packages, has launched one of its biggest sales of the year by putting “Everything on Sale” with savings of up to 60% off. In addition to reduced prices, Funjet is offering bonus savings up to $100 off all hotels in every destination. To get these bonus savings, travelers can use promo code ALLONSALE3. The sale runs November 2—November 22, 2012, and allows travelers the opportunity to get discounts at any of Funjet’s 26,000 hotels in 900

Ohio Young Adults Hit Hard by High Gas Prices, Want Increased Production of Coal, Gas and Oil

Buckeye Millennials rank energy dependency among top three national security issues as Presidential Election nearsWashington, DC – (11/1/12) – Generation Opportunity  today released additional results from their comprehensive Ohio-specific survey of young adults ages 18-29. The poll found that 61% of Ohio Millennials would increase production of domestic American energy sources like oil, natural gas, and coal if given

Major General Dental Corps US Army, Dr. Aaron Ercole, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon joins Capital Oral and Facial Surgery Center

Dr. Ercole offers evening hours and participates in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Delta Dental and MetlifeWashington, DC - Major General, Dr. Aaron Ercole, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon joins Dr. Virginia E. Lee at Capital Oral and Facial Surgery Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Ercole earned his DDS from the University of Southern California. After completing dental school, he received his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery certificate at the National Capital Consortium Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this

Manufacturing In Mexico: Outsourcing The Administration

Manufacturing in Mexico   is an endeavor with plenty of internal hurdles for companies new to the country. Moving raw materials and finished goods into and out of Mexico means dealing with complex customs protocols and diligent record keeping. Mexico, similar to the United States, has strict environmental standards that demand compliance. How can a company seeking to move to another country like Mexico handle these tasks efficiently? Outsource them to a professional, experienced company. In Mexico, it is common for manufacturers to use

Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch On Event 2012 - Talent Announcement

Regent Street, London W1, welcomes Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the final gold moment of 2012 with a new display of the world famous Regent Street Christmas lightsRegent Street is delighted to announce that the Team GB and ParalympicGB athletes switching on the Christmas lights on Tuesday 13 November from 5.30pm will include Olympic Long Jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford and Paralympic couple Sarah and Barney Storey, who between them won five gold medals at London 2012. They will be joined on stage by over 40 Team GB & ParalympicGB teammates and the night will culminate with a

Complimentary Cision Webinar: Managing Twitter for Your Business

Thursday, November 8, 2012, 1:00 PM CSTAccording to the Pew Research Center, more than 20 percent of all people in the U.S. who use the Internet are on Twitter—a huge potential audience. It’s not enough that brands join this social platform, they must actively participate, engage and convert. So how should you and your company be maximizing Twitter as a business tool and making the most of the opportunity to expand your market? Join Cision’s own Lisa Larranaga (Social Media Manager) and Teresa Dankowski (SeekOrShout.com Community Manager) for a complimentary webinar 

Court Rules Against Best Buy in Robocall Suit

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of a consumer who alleged that Best Buy breached the Telephone Consumer Protection Act  by making robocalls to customers without their consent. According to the complaint, robocalls were made to plaintiff Michael Chesbro in 2008 and 2009. Chesbro claims that he started receiving the robocalls after he bought a computer from a Best Buy outlet in 2008. He tried to block the calls by opting out. When that didn’t work, he filed a

Invitation to telephone conference for Interim Report 1 January – 30 September 2012

Mekonomen's Interim Report for the third quarter 2012 will be published on Thursday, 8 November, at 8:00 a.m CET. A telephone conference will be held on the same day at 09:00 a.m CET in Swedish and 10:00 a.m CET in English. Mekonomen's CFO Per Hedblom and International Business Director Gunilla Spongh will present the results and respond to questions. The presentation material will be available from 8:30 a.m CET on 8 November on www.mekonomen.se under About us/Investors. To participate in the Swedish speaking conference, please call the following number:+46 (0)8 5052 0110 (

Children Face Strangulation Risk from Pacemaker Leads

Children with an epicardial lead implantation  that is connected to a pacemaker face a slight risk of cardiac strangulation, says Health Canada. The pacemaker is connected to the heart using epicardial wires in children with an abnormal heart rhythm. These wires are fixed to the heart’s outer surface. As a child grows, these leads may constrict and apply pressure on the heart, resulting in cardiac strangulation, reports the Canadian Press 

CRBN / HazMat simulation system to be launched at I/ITSEC by Argon

Argon Electronics Booth 2882 I/ITSEC Orlando, Florida 3rd – 6th December 2012 An innovative simulation system, for remotely managing CRBN and HazMat simulation exercises, is being launched for the first time by Argon Electronics  at this year’s I/ITSEC conference in Orlando, Florida .   Called PlumeSIM , the new system has been developed for use by military and first responder training organisations as well as industrial concerns such as nuclear power generators.

Skip the Auctions: QuiBids announces QuiBids Deals

QuiBids has launched its latest offering, QuiBids Deals. These are deals on a variety of popular products that can be purchased on the site, without having to bid in auctions.Oklahoma City, OK — May 4, 2012 — QuiBids.com, the world’s leading entertainment retail auction website, has announced the debut of QuiBids Deals , a weekly program offering QuiBids’ customers the opportunity to skip auctions and buy brand-new items at discounts as steep as 75% off retail.“We want to offer opportunities for savings that all of our customers get excited about,” said

QuiBids Named One of Oklahoma’s Best Places to Work

For the second year in a row, QuiBids has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma.Oklahoma City, OK — May 25, 2012 — okcBIZ magazine recently named QuiBids.com  one of the thirty finalists for the 2012 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma  program — which identifies and honors the state’s best employers — for the second consecutive year.Currently in its third year of operation, QuiBids, the world’s largest entertainment retail auction site, finished fourth in the small/medium companies

QuiBids Named an American Business Awards Finalist

QuiBids is a finalist for the second year in a row by the American Business Awards.  This year, QuiBids is up for the Fastest-Growing Tech Company of the Year.Oklahoma City, OK — June 6, 2012 — We’re up for a Stevie! The American Business Awards — known affectionately as the Stevies — recently announced that QuiBids  is among the finalists for the tenth installment of their awards program, which annually recognizes exemplary work by businesses and individuals across the world.QuiBids is one of eight finalists 

QuiBids Launches Site Redesign

Customers can experience an easier way to shop online at QuiBids with the launch of its new site redesign.Oklahoma City, OK — June 29, 2012 — On Tuesday, June 26, QuiBids.com , the world’s leading entertainment auction website, launched its first full-site redesign since the site’s 2009 inception! Now, millions of customers will enjoy a faster, more effective user experience highlighted by additional auction statistics, an improved search feature, and much smoother site navigation.“We redesigned the site to help our customers shop more easily,” said Matt

Wells Fargo awards grant to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

Wells Fargo has awarded Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida a grant in the amount of $13,000 to sponsor four Title 1 schools in Lee and Collier counties. The grant will assist in funding the implementation and set up of 24 Junior Achievement programs that will involve approximately 864 students enrolled at Parkside Elementary, Edgewood Elementary, Fort Myers Middle and Cypress Palm Middle schools during the 2012-2013 school year. In addition, funds will also help sponsor the 2013 CEO Academy – a one week business summer camp for rising high school juniors and seniors held in partnership

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