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USAA Offers Tips to Those Affected by Moore Tornado
USAA is assisting members who have been affected by the severe weather in the Moore/Oklahoma City area. Members can report claims by using USAA’s Mobile App on their iPad®, Android™ or iPhone® smartphones, online at usaa.com/help, or by calling 1-800-531-USAA (8722). USAA already has employees on the ground assisting members and is setting up an onsite claims reporting location beginning tomorrow morning and running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The … continue reading »
Vince Wilfork Visits EMD Millipore’s Jaffrey, NH Manufacturing Facility
EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany was pleased to host New England Patriots captain and defensive lineman, Vince Wilfork, his wife Bianca, and teammates Justin Francis and Marcus Forston at its Jaffrey facility on May 15, 2013. Vince Wilfork is greeted by an excited employee while touring EMD Millipore's Jaffrey, NH facility. (Photo: Business Wire) … continue reading »
STANDEES — The Entertaining Eatery™ Opens to the Public at The Village Shops in Prairie Village, Kan. on Friday, May 24
Dineplex International, LLC (Dineplex), a Kansas City based business and developer of STANDEES — The Entertaining Eatery, announces today that the inaugural location of STANDEES — an upscale-casual restaurant serving affordable, chef-infused American classics that combines dining and entertainment — will open to the public on Friday, May 24 at The Village Shops in Prairie Village, Kan. “STANDEES has everything you need for the ultimate… continue reading »
Regal Entertainment Group Announces Charity to Benefit from Summer Movie Express 2013
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced charity aspects of Regal's Summer Movie Express 2013. The annual summer festival provides great family entertainment for only one dollar, while also raising funds for Will Rogers Institute. A portion of proceeds from each Summer Movie Express ticket is donated to the Will Rogers… continue reading »
NCOA Urges People Affected by Oklahoma Tornado to Seek Immediate Help at BenefitsCheckUp
With President Obama signing a federal disaster declaration for Oklahoma due to Monday’s devastating tornado, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) urges people affected by the twister to visit BenefitsCheckUp® to quickly get links to benefit programs that may help them find food, shelter, and more. At www.benefitscheckup.org/home/disaster-assistance, visitors will find links to: Nutrition Assistance including… continue reading »
Lowe’s to Donate $1 Million to Help Communities Impacted by Tornadoes
Lowe’s announced today it will donate $1 million to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, Texas and across the Midwest. Lowe’s is working with its national nonprofit partners to provide both immediate and long-term support to local communities. Lowe's Heroes helped residents clean up in the Rancho Brazos Estates neighborhood in Granbury, Texas. A tornado ripped through the… continue reading »
Medicare Reform: The Seniors’ Perspective
Learn where the nation’s leading aging organizations stand on Medicare reform proposals, including: What are the pitfalls of raising the Medicare eligibility age? What perspective do seniors bring on Medicare physician payments? How will “premium supports” affect the average senior? What principles guide the largest senior organizations around Medicare? … continue reading »
Fresenius Medical Care Prepared to Provide Uninterrupted Care for Dialysis Patients with the Onset of an Active Storm Season
With construction crews still repairing damage from last year’s catastrophic Hurricane Sandy and residents of Moore, Okla. just starting to deal with the tragic aftermath of yesterday’s devastating tornado, the importance of being prepared for natural disasters has never been more apparent. That’s especially true with the 2013 hurricane season beginning next week, and weather forecasters predicting another busy year for hurricane activity. … continue reading »
Elam M. Hitchner, III Joins CSS Industries’ Board of Directors
CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE: CSS) is pleased to announce that Elam (“Lee”) M. Hitchner, III has been elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Hitchner has significant experience as a leader and director of multiple publicly-held and privately-held companies. He is a former director of Destination Maternity Corporation (NASDAQ: DEST) and of eResearch Technology, Inc., and served from time to time at both companies in various… continue reading »
Interval Platinum Hits Milestone 100,000 Members
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced that more than 100,000 families are now enrolled in Interval PlatinumSM, its most prestigious membership level. Launched two years ago, the program is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from members and resort clients. “Interval Platinum continues to exceed our… continue reading »
Amazon Announces Winners in Sixth Annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award
(NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon began a new chapter with its sixth annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA), introducing five categories for submission and exciting new prizes. Ten thousand entries came in from around the world—the most entries ever in the history of the contest—and after several rounds of judging, Amazon Publishing has selected one winner in each of five categories: general fiction, mystery/thriller, romance, science… continue reading »
Muscle Bound Bindery Installs Second Nordson PUR Gluing System
Muscle Bound Bindery, a full-service provider of hardcover and softcover book binding solutions, announces that it has installed a new Nordson EP48 PUR gluing system. The new Nordson system - the second one installed at Muscle Bound - will be used for PUR Otabind layflat adhesive binding on one of Muscle Bound’s four adhesive binding lines. With the Nordson system installed, Muscle Bound now offers customers greater versatility and fast turnaround… continue reading »
Time Warner Cable’s COO Rob Marcus to Participate in the Nomura Global Media & Telecom Conference
Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) today announced that its President & Chief Operating Officer Rob Marcus will participate in the Nomura Global Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in New York, NY. Mr. Marcus’s remarks are expected to begin at approximately 2:00 PM ET. An audio Webcast will be available online at www.twc.com/investors. To listen to the live Webcast, please go to the Web site at least 15 to… continue reading »
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Heads to Pinehurst for 2013 ‘Swing 4 Scholarships’ Charity Golf Event
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation (Foundation), a non-profit organization committed to honoring military personnel—active, disabled and fallen—and their families, will hold its sixth annual ‘Swing 4 Scholarships’ charity golf tournament on Thursday, May 23 at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Proceeds from the event will support Foundation efforts, including the Foundation’s scholarship program which awards… continue reading »
Sprint to Waive Voice, Data and Text Messaging Overage Charges for Oklahoma Residents Affected by Recent Tornado
As residents and businesses in the surrounding areas of Oklahoma City recover from the damage and devastation caused by yesterday’s tornado, Sprint (NYSE:S) is proactively waiving overage charges for voice, text and data for Sprint services between now and June 30, 2013. Impacted customers utilizing Virgin Mobile including payLo by Virgin Mobile or Boost Mobile, Sprint’s prepaid brands, will be provided with a usage credit. “Sprint is deeply… continue reading »
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