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STEM Education Gets a Creative Classroom Twist Through the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program
For the past 19 years, thousands of classrooms across the U.S. and Canada have gotten a creative boost in important STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math education, thanks to the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, the world’s largest K–12 science and technology competition. In ExploraVision, students discover the wonders of science and the potential for technological advancement while using their imaginations to contemplate a better future. Applications for next year’s competition will be available online at exploravision.org starting August 30 and are due by February 2, 2011.
The ExploraVision program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), was created to help motivate young students to excel in science and technology. It challenges teams of 2-4 students to research…
Walgreens Reaches Definitive Agreement with Graymark Healthcare to Acquire Assets of 18 ApothecaryRx Pharmacies in Five States
Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) today announced a definitive agreement with Graymark Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ: GRMH) in which the company will acquire the assets of 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies located in Colorado, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri and Illinois. Graymark Healthcare operates its independent retail pharmacy business through ApothecaryRx, LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary. “We have a long history of providing high quality… continue reading »
Marler Clark: Settlements Approved for Victims of Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
Settlements for victims of the 2008 - 2009 peanut butter Salmonella outbreak were approved today by the United States District County for the Western District of Virginia, Lynchburg Division. The settlements had been under consideration by the court in an insurance payout. Peanut Corporation of America, which produced and shipped the tainted peanut products, filed for bankruptcy in February 2009. “I am pleased that we will be able to tell… continue reading »
Murad Debuts New Ultra-Rich Moisturizer
Murad, Inc. has announced the launch of Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture, an uber-rich, all purpose moisturizer that combines an extraordinarily luxurious recipe of ingredients to quench dry, dehydrated skin and restore youthful resilience and tone. With a formula rooted in The Science of Cellular Water™, Murad’s proprietary system for optimizing cell hydration and skin health, Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture instantaneously soothes and renews… continue reading »
David Eccles School of Business Earns College A-List Ranking from PARADE Magazine
The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business was rated one of the top business and accounting colleges in the U.S. by PARADE Magazine in its Aug. 22, 2010, edition. The national Sunday newspaper magazine said University of Utah’s business college is among those “outstanding schools that often fly under the radar” but offer “a big-league education.” PARADE is the most widely read magazine in the U.S. with a circulation of 32 million. … continue reading »
MetLife’s St. Louis Office Earns Energy Star Rating
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that its office at 13045 Tesson Ferry Road has earned an ENERGY STAR rating from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its superior energy performance and management. This latest achievement marks MetLife’s 13th ENERGY STAR-rated owned and/or operated property. Additionally, six company owned and/or operated properties have received Leadership in Energy & … continue reading »
MicroEdge Announces General Availability of GIFTS® Online
MicroEdge, LLC, the leading provider of solutions for the giving community worldwide, today announced the general availability of GIFTS® Online, a fully web-based grants management system. Built by the makers of the market-leading GIFTS grants management platform that supports thousands of grantmaking organizations around the globe, GIFTS Online is a fully integrated robust grants management system hosted by MicroEdge. Funding organizations… continue reading »
Customer Education Through Online Communities Extends to Chinese-Speaking Investors
Online investing firm Scottrade is one of the few financial services firms actively communicating with its investors through social media networking communities. Today, the firm launched its first Chinese-language Online Community. The site, chinesecommunity.scottrade.com, extends online conversations to Scottrade customers who speak Chinese. Mirroring the English-language Online Community (community.scottrade.com) in form and… continue reading »
Mintz Levin Named 2010 Corporate Partner of the Year by the Boston Business Journal
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has been chosen as one of the Boston Business Journal’s 2010 “Partners of the Year” for its work on behalf of the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. The annual Partner of the Year list recognizes Boston area companies for their commitment to community involvement through productive partnerships with nonprofit groups. Mintz Levin and the RFK Children’s Action Corps are being recognized… continue reading »
Wealthy Extroverts Are Happiest Americans, Keirsey Research Study Reveals
Apparently money can buy happiness; this according to a new study conducted by Keirsey Research (www.keirseyresearch.com). The study had more than 3,900 Americans rate their level of happiness, considering such factors as household income, love, work and family. “If survival is the primary human goal, happiness comes in at a close second,” said Kip Parent, Chief Executive Officer of Keirsey Research. “It is such a multifaceted emotion that… continue reading »
Northern Trust Named a Top 50 Company by LATINA Style Magazine
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), a leading provider of financial services for institutions, affluent individuals and families, was named one of LATINA Style Magazine’s 50 Best Companies for Latinas to work for in the United States. Companies are evaluated on a number of workplace issues including: number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latina board members, educational opportunities, alternative work policies, dependent/child care support,… continue reading »
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team Up to Donate 4,000 Book Bags to Atlanta-Area Children in Need
Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, will join the Foundation tomorrow, September 2, to donate 4,000 book bags to non-profit organizations and schools in the Atlanta area. The donations will be made during a special “Back-to-School… continue reading »
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Introduces Alta de Dota Single Origin Special Roast
Peet’s Coffee & Tea unveils Alta de Dota Single Origin Special Roast for a limited time in retail locations and online at www.peets.com. Available for $14.95 per pound from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2010, Alta de Dota originates from Coope Dota, a coffee cooperative in Costa Rica known for its sustainability practices. The unique qualities and taste for which Alta de Dota is known are attributed to the elevation and micro-climate of the… continue reading »
Direct Mail Marketing List Provider BB Direct Chosen as Newest Buying Power Partner for Printing Industries of America
With over 10,000 members, Printing Industries of America and its local affiliates have the power to negotiate price discounts from brands like Staples, FedEx, Xerox, and Adobe. These companies belong to the Buying Power Partner Program which gives members of Printing Industries of America a reduced rate on services. BB Direct, provider of direct mail marketing solutions and mailing lists, is the most recent addition to Buying Power Partner… continue reading »
Celebrate Children Foundation Launches Purchasing Consortium to Benefit Wisconsin Child Care Centers
The Celebrate Children Foundation today announced the launch of its Celebrate Children Purchasing Consortium to benefit child care centers throughout Wisconsin. The Celebrate Children Purchasing Consortium provides considerable discounts on everyday expenditures, like janitorial and cleaning supplies, building and grounds maintenance, payroll processing and human resources solutions, first-aid, hygiene and personal care products, and much more. By… continue reading »
RE/MAX CEO Challenges CEOs: “What Will You Promise?” in the Fight against Breast Cancer
RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly is challenging fellow corporate leaders to create the world’s largest virtual book club and make an impact in the global battle against breast cancer with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization. Kelly, an 11-year breast cancer survivor and long-time Komen for the Cure partner, is leading the Passionately Pink Virtual Book Club and Corporate Challenge program to coincide … continue reading »
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