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Aspiring Fitness Professionals, Industry Veterans and Enthusiasts to Gather for Inspiration, Education and Fun
Fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike have the opportunity to get motivated, celebrate the power of fitness, and learn from a team of the industry’s top professionals at 2010 Empower! events hosted by Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM). To be held in Arizona, Colorado, Minneapolis, Ohio and Texas, the multi-day events are designed to deliver motivating, high-energy fitness classes, educational seminars, hands-on workshops and demonstrations… continue reading »
SGS International, Inc., Q4 2009 Earnings and Full Year 2009 Results Conference Call Notification - **UPDATE**
SGS International, Inc., announced today that the call previously scheduled for Thursday March 18th, 2010 at 10 AM ET has been delayed and will now be held on Monday March 22, 2010 at 10 AM ET. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this delay. This call is being held to discuss the 2009 4th quarter and full year results. Please dial (1-800-230-1074) in the US and Canada or (1-612-288-0329) International to access the call.… continue reading »
Orchard Brands Announces the Acquisition of Linen Source.
Orchard Brands announced today the acquisition of Linen Source, a provider of premium linens and home décor items. Orchard Brands is a collection of companies focused on serving the needs of the underserved 60+ market. Linen Source joins Appleseed’s, Bedford Fair, Blair, Coward Shoes, Draper's & Damon's, Gold Violin, Haband, Intimate Appeal, Monterey Bay, Norm Thompson, Old Pueblo Traders, Sahalie, Solutions, Tog Shop, Willow Ridge, and… continue reading »
NEC Electronics Ramps up Production of USB 3.0 Host Controller
NEC Electronics (TSE: 6723) today announced that it plans to double production of its USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certified SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controller (part number µPD720200), the world’s first, and is expecting to reach monthly production of two million units starting April 2010. The µPD720200 device is a host controller for PCs and other digital consumer devices and is based on the Intel xHCI specification, … continue reading »
NetHope Receives Productivity Software Donation from Adobe
During its annual member summit in Nairobi this week, NetHope announced that Adobe Systems Incorporated will donate Adobe enterprise software designed to boost productivity and facilitate collaboration, benefiting leading international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working on humanitarian and conservation initiatives across the developing world. Included in the software donation are 25,000 licenses of Adobe® Acrobat® 9 software… continue reading »
Akoo International Files Federal Trademark Infringement Complaint Against T.I.’s Akoo Clothing Brand
Akoo International, the world’s largest social music television network, today announced that it has filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Clifford J. Harris, Jr., also known as rapper T.I., and his Akoo Clothing Brand, for trademark infringement. Akoo International, which has long used the federally registered trademark Akoo, delivers music video programming and… continue reading »
Napa Valley Festival del Sole Announces Fifth Anniversary Season
Napa Valley’s world-class Festival del Sole returns for its fifth anniversary season, July 16-25, 2010. This year’s schedule is packed with events for every taste and budget—from classical music to tango and jazz, from exclusive gourmet meals to free family-friendly concerts, from wellness programs and art exhibitions to wine tastings and after-parties, and a first-ever croquet match between artists and vintners. Among… continue reading »
Active Surveillance is an Option for Many Men with Prostate Cancer
Active surveillance, also referred to as watchful waiting, is a viable option for many men with low risk prostate cancer although the concept continues to cause distress and confusion. James L. Mohler, MD, of Roswell Park Cancer Institute and chair of the NCCN Guidelines Panel for Prostate Cancer, discussed the role of active surveillance as well as other treatment options recommended in the recently updated NCCN Guidelines™ for Prostate Cancer at… continue reading »
AOL to Expand Hyper-Local Presence and Relaunch City's Best in 2010
AOL Inc. (NYSE:AOL) today announced a significant expansion of its focus on local content that will complement its hyper-local offerings with the relaunch of City’s Best to major U.S. metro areas. AOL’s 2010 plan to digitize towns across America includes an aggressive expansion of Patch, the growing hyper-local news and information platform already available in nearly 40 communities. The company also intends to relaunch its City’s Best… continue reading »
FUJIFILM Dimatix Spectra Printheads Dominate Dongguan China Sign Expo 2010
Citing a surge in market demand for its Spectra brand printheads that began in 2008 and more recent design mandates for its new, high-performance Polaris Q-Class units, FUJIFILM Dimatix is calling the China Sign Expo 2010 a resounding success and a sign of greater things to come. More than 40,000 sign industry professionals from all over the world attended the China Sign Expo held in the International Exhibition Center here from March… continue reading »
FDA Issues Final Rule Restricting Access and Marketing of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Products to Youth
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard K. Koh, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg, will hold a press briefing to announce a final rule containing a broad set of federal requirements designed to both curb access to, as well as to reduce the appeal of, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products to children and adolescents in the United States. The… continue reading »
Barnes & Noble Introduces More in Store: Free, Exclusive Digital Content Available Only on nook™
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced the “More in Store” program for nook™, the Barnes & Noble eReader. Available only in Barnes & Noble stores and only on nook, the free More in Store program offers nook customers new, exclusive content from bestselling and new authors, special offers and savings, and weekly bestseller and new release lists. Barnes & Noble’s free in-store WiFi… continue reading »
Record Number of People Committed to Participating in Running Events in 2009 According to Active Network Findings
The Active Network, Inc., a technology and media company, today announced that online registration for running events taking place in the United States in 2009 was up over 15 percent over the previous year. Active Network is the largest provider of sports registration software for endurance events and organizations in North America, including thousands of running events annually. The findings, compiled by Active Network’s ActiveEndurance … continue reading »
Before Spring Break: Explain the Science of Why Girls Can’t Drink Alcohol Like Boys
Spring break is here and many teenage girls may be tempted to take their first drink. The Science Inside Alcohol Project of the American Association for the Advancement of Science suggests that parents, teachers and caregivers help girls delay that first drink by telling them what scientific research shows regarding their ability to handle alcohol compared to boys. There’s reason to worry. The number of teens who use alcohol rose 11% … continue reading »
NJ Surgeons Selected by Palestine Children’s Relief Fund to Lead Medical Mission to East Jerusalem
The Plastic Surgery Center today announced that Dr. Andrew Elkwood, together with Dr. Saad A. Saad, were selected by the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) to lead a medical mission to East Jerusalem to provide highly specialized surgical care to underprivileged Palestinian children. Dr. Elkwood, selected for his unique expertise in advanced reconstruction, and Dr. Saad, a highly skilled pediatric surgeon, will also provide training to local… continue reading »
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