In just over a year after the entry of the Chinese majority shareholder Joyson, Preh GmbH (Bad Neustadt an der Saale) management showed a positive interim balance: the automotive supplier has continued its dynamic growth and achieved a new sales record of EUR412 million in 2011. Compared to the previous strong year, this signifies another increase of 20%. Operating profit before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose from EUR17.8 million to EUR27.8 million. Besides opening a second Preh plant in Mexico and the successful start of production in the new factory in Ningbo, China; ...

"We will begin marketing and promoting songs from some of the best local songwriters, musicians and singers in the U.S. on what we call The Local Gospel Artists CD Sampler," says Bernette Williams, Religitech's CEO. The CD Sampler will be digitally released to 1500+ Christian Radio stations, including college and internet radio stations that play gospel music. "The problem local recording artists have after recording a CD in a local studio is finding affordable marketing & promotion companies to promote it. Its hard to get mainstream radio stations ...

Brad Spellberg, Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA Medical Center will give a keynote presentation on "The Future of Antibiotic R&D" at the 9th Anti-Infectives Partnering and Deal-making Conference taking place on July 9-10, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. Ever-rising antibiotic resistance continues to plague public health systems all over the world. Meanwhile, new discovery and development of antibiotics continues to face scientific, regulatory, and economic challenges. What does the future hold? The medical need for new antibiotics will continue to worsen. ...

Everybody's favorite storybook train is headed for Wasatch County. This month, the Heber Valley Railroad, in Heber City, Utah, will be welcoming Thomas the Tank Engine fans to the Day Out with Thomas Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012. On Memorial Day weekend, kids will be able to help the world's #1 Engine find clues and solve a mystery! The day of fun features a 25-minute ride with a full size replica of Thomas the Tank Engine and a photo op meet-and-greet appearance by the Sir Topham Hatt character -- the controller of Thomas' railway. Additional event day highlights ...

In late 2011 BDRC Continental, based in the United Kingdom, and Jones Donald Strategy Partners, a market research agency in Sydney, Australia announced the formation of an alliance creating a new entity in Australia; BDRC Jones Donald. To reflect the development of the new brand as well as the increased range of research techniques and products available, the research agency has now officially launched its new website http://www.bdrc-jonesdonald.com.au/. The new website reflects the expertise that was held within Jones Donald Strategy Partners as an organisation, while ...

San Diego's newest and most exciting attraction, Pirate Ship Adventures, is now offering daily voyages through the San Diego Harbor. The company is the first of its kind to the area and provides a host of unique products from Discovery Voyages and Lost Treasure Excursions to Sunset and Evening Voyages. Pirate Ship Adventures offers interactive entertainment and fun for all ages as passengers cruise through the harbor aboard the Treasure Seeker. The authentic 83-foot replica of an ancient galleon is equipped with twelve gunwale-mounted and water-firing cannons, an impressive ...

The Top 3 finalists in a search for women deserving the Ultimate Mommy Makeover will gather at a day of beauty and pampering on Thursday, May 3 in their honor at Aesthetic Edge, which Best of LA calls "Southern California's finest medi-spa." Molly Fulbright, co-founder of Aesthetic Edge and a mother of a 3 ½ year-old and 6 month old herself, will welcome the top moms as they undergo the initial stages of their "ultimate mommy makeovers," which include fillers, the Botox alternative known as Dysport, laser resurfacing, facials, teeth whitening, etc. The ...

Sparks-based real estate firm, Realty Corner, Inc is pleased to announce a growth expansion of its HOA Management Division, Realty Corner Management Group. To lead the expansion is fourteen-year industry veteran and seasoned professional, Supervisory Community Association Manager, BJ Brown. "HOA Boards and Community Associations across the state know BJ well and we are absolutely pleased to have her as a part of Realty Corner Management Group. Her experience and ability to proactively create tangible solutions fit well with our long-standing client relationships ...

InCharged, a company run by Jessica Gonzalez, recently deputed their free cell phone charging kiosks at the American Liver Foundation's NYC Bike Tour. The kiosks are light-weight and easily personalizable for advertisers, and are quickly being placed in a wide variety of venues in the metro-New York area. Cell phone charging is absolutely free for anyone that needs a charge because InCharged is 100% advertisement funded. Each kiosk features universal cellphone chargers, and some even include tablet chargers so that users can continue their important work on ...

Members of the Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida are handling Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) loans for homeowners who are not facing foreclosure but would like to refinance to today's low interest rates. Homeowners who are unable to refinance because of a drop in home value are the prime candidates for the next wave of this program, known to industry insiders as HARP 2.0. To qualify for HARP 2.0, homeowners must be current on their mortgage payments and have a stable income history. Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac must own or back their loan and must have ...

Fi360, an organization dedicated to upholding fiduciary standards, has named Unified Trust Founder & CEO Gregory Kasten as the winner of their 2012 fi360 article contest for his paper titled 'Creating Tangible Value in Your Fiduciary Practice: Combining Fiduciary Best Practices with Actuarial Implementation Can Consistently Improve 401(k) Participant Outcomes.' Dr. Kasten was presented with the award at the fi360 National Conference in Chicago on April 26. The article, in its entirety, will be published in an upcoming edition of AdvisorOne Magazine. According ...

One of the leading brands in maths equipment in New Zealand, Supreme 4 Schools, is now under new management after being acquired by Papakura Education Services. Supreme has been supplying quality maths educational resources to schools throughout New Zealand since 1967 and has become a well-recognised brand within the industry. To mark the acquisition the separate logos have been redesigned to merge the existing brand recognition of Supreme with an energetic and bright new colour scheme being used by Papakura Education. The result are two logos which retain their individual ...

Boulder Creek Golf Course Managing Partner Barry Ehlert announced today that construction on a new banquet facility is well underway at Boulder Creek, located on the outskirts of Calgary. "Everyone at Boulder Creek is very excited about this new facility," commented Ehlert. "We will be able to host larger banquets for our charity and corporate golf tournaments. It also opens up a world of opportunities in terms of weddings, birthdays and anniversary parties." Once complete, this facility will seat upwards of 300 people. Boulder Creek anticipates ...

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA, PROTECTA and UNILINE brands of fall protection equipment has announced the launch of the new DBI-SALA Nano-Lok Self Retracting Lifelines (SRL). These new SRL's, an addition to Capital Safety's extensive line of industry-leading self retracting lifelines, can be used in place of lanyards and can be directly attached to any harness, reducing fall clearances. Compact and lightweight, these SRL's are virtually unnoticeable to the user when worn and provide the ultimate work site flexibility. "Capital Safety continues to enhance ...

The 2012 edition of telit2market, the customer magazine from Telit Wireless Solutions is now available for download at http://www.telit.com/ebook. It provides exclusive insights into the latest machine-to-machine (M2M) industry developments from around the world. Aimed at executives in the M2M market, its' suppliers and general interested parties, Telit's newest edition of telit2market features articles by leading industry experts from Beecham Research, China Unicom, GSMA, ESMIG (European Smart Metering Industry Group), IFSEC, Intel as well as Sprint, Verizon, AT&T ...

The ranks of the unemployed expanded by nearly 50 percent during the past 10 years. Anybody who is out of work, yet actively seeking a job, is classified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as being unemployed. A total of 12.64 million Americans fit that definition last month, and 250,000 of them are in Tennessee. Knowing that a person without meaningful work is likely to suffer spiritually, the Church of Scientology has continued in the battle against unemployment with a course designed to help people secure their place in the workforce, and to help those still employed ...

Wilderness Club Managing Partner, Barry Ehlert announced today that the golf course and recreational property in Montana has launched its exclusive Founders Program. "We are very excited to offer this unique and exclusive opportunity," commented Ehlert. "There is no other vacation real estate experience quite like the one at Wilderness Club, and this is the perfect opportunity for people to 'get in on the ground floor,' so to speak." During the pre-grand opening period, Wilderness Club is offering a limited selection of the most desirable homesites ...

The Mom's Choice Awards (MCA) is an international awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services. Parents, educators, librarians and retailers look for the Mom's Choice Awards Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality materials for children and families. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, ...

Colorado Could Lower Drug Possession to Misdemeanor On March 28, 2012 the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee approved SB 163, which would lower a conviction for "simple possession" of a drug from a felony to a misdemeanor. The bill would also give those convicted of drug possession charges the opportunity to seek treatment. The proposal has bipartisan support in the legislature, but some are seriously opposed to the measure. Details of the Bill SB 163 would make the following changes to current Colorado law: -Possession of less than four grams of a ...

Avoiding Car Accidents When Animals Are on the Road Each year, about 1.5 million animal-vehicle accidents take place in the United States, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS. Animal-related car accidents cause approximately 10,000 injuries and 150 deaths annually. Follow these tips to stay safe when you encounter animals on the road. Be Alert Watch for animal crossing signs and be aware that when you see one animal near the road it may mean that others are nearby. Use extra caution at dusk and dawn, which are mealtimes for many animals, ...

Reduce the Impact of Divorce on Children The dissolution of a family through divorce is difficult for everyone involved. However, children may feel the effects more keenly than adults. They may be old enough to understand what is going on, but too young to vocalize all of the emotions they feel as a result or to truly understand why the divorce is occurring. However, parents can take steps to minimize the impact that divorce has on their children. Shifting Relationships When parents separate, the entire family dynamic changes. Parents have to learn how to define ...

At the site of the former Kenosha Chrysler Engine Plant, oily wastewaters and unused coolants were left behind in drums and press pits after the plant closed. Advanced Waste Services has been helping to remove and recycle the oily wastewaters and unused coolants. The non-hazardous oily wastewater will be recycled using a treatment process that separates the oil from the water; resulting in thousands of gallons of reclaimed fresh water. An additional benefit is the reclaimed oil can be reused. "Our focus in reclaiming the fresh water and oil from the oily wastewater ...

What happened in Vegas certainly didn't stay there! The Editors' Lounge will be hosting their NAB 2012 roundup featuring all the best from Avid and BlackMagic Design. Special date for the event will be Friday, May 18 at AlphaDogs Post Production 1612 W. Olive Ave, Suite 200, Burbank, CA 91506 beginning at 6:30 pm. RSVP is required to attend the event. Avid returns to the Lounge to show off the sleek new interface in Symphony 6 which is now a 64-bit application that allows better performance and speed to handle complex video editing. All of the familiar tools from Media ...

"The Confident Equestrian e-Workbook" operates on the principles of human dynamics and high performance. Concepts that teach the complexities of how to best learn, communicate, relate to each other, as well as manage stress, maintain well-being and strive for goals. All important components in order to realize our potential mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. For Rivers, a human dynamics expert as well as an accomplished rider and horse breeder, confidence is not only a vital aspect to achieving one's individual potential, but is very much a part ...

High Point attorney Kenneth McAllister will become the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina effective May 1, 2012. A former United States Attorney and General Counsel for Wachovia Corporation, McAllister brings both public service and private sector experience to the post. He practices at The McAllister Firm, PLLC and has served on the Lawyers Mutual Board since 2003. Says Lawyers Mutual President Dan Zureich, "We are delighted and honored to welcome Ken McAllister as the next chair of our board. ...