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Science 2011-07-07

Global Exploration and Resources Acquires East Texas Prolific Woodbine Oil Play

Global Exploration and Production teams up with Easter Seals Foundation in the development of the most prolific oil development in the continental United States. The Cayuga has produced millions of barrels of oil since the early 1900's. The mature, super-giant East Texas field has been the most productive oil field in the U.S. lower 48 states and the second largest in the country. From its discovery in 1930 through mid- 2007, it produced 5.42 billion stock tank barrels of oil (BSTB) from the siliciclastic Upper Cretaceous (Cenomanian) Woodbine Group. Its calculated ultimate ...
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Social Science 2011-07-07

Project Agency Expands its e-learning Offering

Project management training and development specialist, Project Agency, has expanded its e-learning offerings by publishing 'Project Planning'. Ron Rosenhead, Project Agency's chief executive, explained: "This development is in line with our strategy of publishing short project management related e-learning modules. We want to publish low cost, high quality materials so that many people can access these important modules. "This new module - dealing with what is, for some, the backbone of project management - includes a practical, simple-to-use system for ...
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Medicine 2011-07-07

Massage By Emma And The Salon Of Lexington Partner To Offer Massage Therapy Services In Lexington, Virginia

The Salon of Lexington and Massage by Emma have partnered to now offer massage therapy services in its location at 1549 North Lee Highway in Lexington, VA. Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master, Emma Nicholson, will be offering relaxation and therapeutic massage therapy sessions beginning July 7, 2011. Techniques include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point as well as energetic balancing. Nicholson is licensed by the Virginia Board of Nursing and is also a partner in SeaRhythms, LLC. a massage therapy practice in Charlottesville, VA. Sessions are by appointment ...
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Social Science 2011-07-07

SGS helps Suppliers comply with REACH for Back-to-School Products

Pens, glues, crayons, erasers, pencil cases, scissors and school bags are all examples of back-to-school products. European retailers and their suppliers may be familiar with their obligations for 'articles' under REACH, but may not be too familiar with procedures for 'mixtures.' In the European Union (EU), Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) (http://www.reach.sgs.com/documents/cts_regulation_ec_n_1907_2006.pdf) governs substances on their own, in mixtures and contained within articles. In the context of consumer products, the general obligation to register substances ...
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Medicine 2011-07-07

Not Senseless - Watching the Brain Relearning the Sense of Smell

Neural and biochemical processes that are affected by the loss of olfactory sensory perception are now being explored. These studies provide insight into the effects of the loss of smell on corresponding relevant brain areas. One such project, conducted with support from the Austrian Science Fund FWF, is studying the reasons behind this illness that, surprisingly, affects many people. In particular, the processes in individuals who learn to smell again after having lost this ability are being examined. Even though we sometimes wish it were less, we collect 20% of our ...
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Science 2011-07-07

Dafa888's Battle of the Champions

Dafa888 is one of Asia's most respected online interactive casino sites. After years of delivering successful online casino service to its players, Dafa888 has rapidly established itself as the leading online casino site in Asia. In line with their commitment in bringing the best online casino experience to their valued customers, Dafa888 launches one of its most exciting and competitive tournaments. Dafa888 prepares the battlefield as the Live Games Battle of the Champions tournament will commence this July. This will be a clash of the casino titans who enjoy playing ...
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Science 2011-07-07

BCA is "Outstanding" - latest Ofsted Inspection

A recent Ofsted visit has confirmed that BCA is providing "Outstanding" education for the 14-16 year-old students attending the College every week. It is a double celebration for BCA with the added excellent news that the College is graded overall as "Good" for 16+ learners. The Inspection team recognised that success rates for students are above the national average, and achievement and progression for school pupils is outstanding. Most students on advanced courses attain high added value, and overall the proportion of high grades achieved is good. ...
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Science 2011-07-07

eMarketing Egypt Releases The First Report about the Internet and the Revolution In Egypt

It's arguably proven that the internet had played the most important role as a tool that led to the successful revolution in Egypt, eMarketing Egypt undertook the initiative to explore how Egyptians dealt with the internet during the revolution. Ossama El-Badawy, the Online Competitive Intelligence Manager, stated that it is obvious that the internet in Egypt witnessed a dramatic growth after the revolution; the following figures just give a quick view for the current interment status in Egypt: - 23+ million Internet users, - 7.7+ million Facebook users, - And 100%+ ...
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Engineering 2011-07-07

New Initiative into Cloud Based Learning as Industry Reports Businesses' Indifference

There is gulf between the benefits that virtual learning can provide and UK businesses adopting these technologies, claims the blended learning provider, REDTRAY. Having seen the 100% satisfaction levels that its virtual classroom technology, CloudRoooms, has received from over 350 users, the organisation wants to find out what the barriers to adoption are. The company is launching new research examining attitudes towards virtual classroom technology. It will canvas UK businesses to gauge their understanding of how staff can be trained in a virtual environment, their ...
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Science 2011-07-07

10 Charities, 10 Countries, 25,000 Kilometres, 125 Days Brisbane Boy Arrives Home after the Adventure of a Lifetime

After packing away his corporate suit for some heavy duty expedition gear, Brisbane boy Morgan Parker will end his transcontinental charitable motorcycle expedition when he arrives back to his hometown on Monday, 4 July at 12 noon after 25,000 km and 125 days on the road. Parker, a successful Australian corporate executive based in Hong Kong, set up the non-profit organisation, Wheel2Wheel, to raise awareness and provide financial assistance to ten brilliant, under-recognised charitable organisations throughout Asia and Australia ¡V one in each country of the route. ...
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Science 2011-07-07

Netlaw Media Launches an Exclusive Networking Club for the Legal Sector

Following a hugely successfully year which saw Netlaw Media produced its fifth major event sell out in succession, the London based legal media and events organisation has continued to prove its versatility and innovation by launching an exclusive networking group that invites law firm management to meet with key legal personnel from Commercial Businesses, Governments and Barristers' Chambers on a regular basis. "Partners Club is designed to offer legal professionals an opportunity to build professional relationships and referrals in a time when many law firms and ...
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Science 2011-07-07

RSS Install 80MVA Temporary Power in Oman

RSS has been selected by two power generation authorities in Oman to design, build and manage temporary power packages in four different locations in Oman: Ja'laan Bani Bu Ali Grid Station, Al Mulladah Intersection Station, Dibba and Ghundham. The 80MVA temporary power will support the Oman's power grid during the summer period when demand is high. In general most Gulf Cooperating Countries experience seasonal power shortages during summer months where demand is high. Milan Balac, Managing Director of Rental Solutions & Services says "we are delighted to ...
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Science 2011-07-07

The Best Pay Per Click Management Companies in France Ranked By france.topseos.com for July 2011

france.topseos.com, an independent authority on search vendors has named the Best Pay Per Click Management in France for the month of July 2011. All the Pay Per Click Management Service providers identified next to thousands of other PPC services companies have gone through a comprehensive process evaluated by a qualified and experienced team of researchers. Each Pay Per Click Management provider showed a clear-cut understanding of the groundwork behind Pay Per Click Search. "A good PPC Company is one who is able to understand not only its clients, but also the ...
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Science 2011-07-07

Living In Style New York Introduces A New Affordable Luxury Dining Set Collection

Canary Dining Set 1 Buy Now: $1,631.59 Compare At: $1,957.91 Savings: $326.32 Item #: 665 The set is made of the beautiful non-endangered Mahogany Shorea, a hardwood growing naturally and plentifully in Asia Pacific protected forests. In Asia Pacific, it shorea has been the wood of choice for centuries in shipbuilding, furniture, houses, and many other uses. Because of its hardness and the natural oils present in the wood, shorea products are extremely resistant to fungi, termites, rot and decay. In addition, the wood is also carefully kiln-dried prior to ...
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Science 2011-07-07

Top 10 Best Dating Sites Launches an Upgraded Senior Dating Dedicated Page

Top 10 Best Dating Sites, the site that puts together the best dating sites, launches a page dedicated to senior dating. The page addresses to all senior looking for a relationship. It contains the comparison of the top 10 dating sites designed for senior or general dating sites that have a section dedicated to seniors. The seniors that intend to find love online and feel overwhelmed by the multitude of the offers available can get a better idea before registering on a dating site from Top 10 Best Dating Sites senior dedicated page. The comparison includes a short description, ...
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Space 2011-07-07

Lead Galaxy & Unique Living to Target Luxury Sector

For the past decade, Unique Living has been sourcing villas, chalets, estates and other luxury property for clients across Europe, as well as working directly for owners to sell high value property in popular destinations such as the French Riviera, Costa del Sol, Tuscany, Cyprus, the Algarve, Ibiza and Mallorca. The deal will allow Unique Living to showcase its portfolio of more than a thousand luxury real estate listings on the Lead Galaxy portal network, with dedicated sections to be created for the high value properties on TheMoveChannel.com, HomesGoFast.com and ...
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Science 2011-07-07

South Bay Ballet Dancers Capture Scholarships and Acceptance to Summer Programs

Summer is officially in full-swing when South Bay Ballet's dancers head-off to summer intensive programs at major dance companies all across the country. As in years past, South Bay Ballet is well represented as its talented youth embark upon a summer full of learning and growing in their chosen art form. Artistic Director Diane Lauridsen is pleased to announce that 51 placements have been awarded to 17 South Bay Ballet students, many of whom were accepted into multiple programs this summer. Additionally, several senior and junior company members were honored with full ...
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Science 2011-07-07

Art and Acting by Karen Shaw Offers Decorative and Fine Art Options for Home and Business

Art and Acting by Karen Shaw, muralist Karen Shaw's new website, shows a few examples of Ms. Shaw's extraordinary work. Specializing in murals, Karen Shaw also provides gorgeous faux finishes, decorative borders and accent painting, and, most personal of all, commission portraits. Born in Torrence and raised in the Sacramento area, Karen is a California native through-and-through. She takes much of her inspiration from the California countryside and the glorious imagery that confronts her on a daily basis. Karen's passions include painting, acting, singing and fine ...
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Space 2011-07-07

Five Star Hotel in Manila Announces Luxurious Mid-Year Treat

The only French luxury hotel near Mall of Asia, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, presents its most luxurious mid-year treat, entitled "3,000 Reasons to Stay at Sofitel". This hotel treat includes a complimentary Php 3,000 food and beverage or spa credit for overnight accommodation which starts from P6,520+++ for a Superior Room. The promo package offers luxurious room accommodation, world-class French amenities, the cocoon-like Sofitel MyBed, and a Php 3,000 daily credit to be used on different top-notch hotel services. The daily credits can be used in the ...
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Engineering 2011-07-07

Tandem Construction, Inc. Renovates Part of Alouette Cheese Factory in Lena, Illinois

Tandem Construction, Inc., an award-winning, full-service construction firm based in Chicago, IL, recently completed renovations on a 90,000 square foot cheese factory for Alouette Cheese USA. The factory is located in Lena, IL, about an hour west of Rockford, IL. The renovations were made to modernize the existing facility. "The factory now has new concrete floors with tile and epoxy finishes, stainless steel floor drains, and a brand new 925 square foot addition; everything a food processing facility needs," said Ira Leibold, Tandem Inc.'s Project Manager ...
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Space 2011-07-07

Marshall and Thielen to Attend National Rural Economic Development Association 2011 Annual Conference

Golden Shovel Agency executives John Marshall and Heidi Thielen will be meeting with economic development executives at the 2011 National Rural Economic Developers Association Annual Conference (NREDA) July 10-12. Marshall and Thielen will showcase how economic development executives can leverage regional collaboratives and powerful online web solutions to build community awareness and economic growth initiatives. Attendees are encouraged to participate on Twitter with Marshall (@gsaMarshall) and Thielen (@gsaThielen) using the #NREDA tag. NREDA's two-day conference ...
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Space 2011-07-07

LateRooms.com - Cornwall to Welcome Comedy Star Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr, one of the nation's funniest comedians, is heading to the Hall for Cornwall next month. The TV funnyman will bring Laughter Therapy, his ninth solo show, to the Truro venue on Wednesday August 3rd. Described by the theatre as "an evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter", the show should appeal to anyone who enjoys live comedy. Famed for his deadpan delivery and risque material, Carr has received a host of comedy awards and released popular DVDs such as Making People Laugh and Telling Jokes. He is also a regular fixture on TV panel shows ...
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Jazz Artist Paulette Dozier to Perform at Coral Gables' El Bar
Science 2011-07-07

Jazz Artist Paulette Dozier to Perform at Coral Gables' El Bar

On July 20th, jazz artist Paulette Dozier will perform the first of four Wednesday evening concerts as part of the Summer Jazz Series at El Bar - Teatro Para Todos (Theatre for All) in Coral Gables. A multi-faceted singer/actress renowned for her sultry alto voice and dynamic stage presence, Paulette Dozier infuses every one of her performances with a depth far beyond the usual - her voice has been called 'deep, steady, and sexy'. Dozier's repertoire combines the greatest jazz standards with today's edgy and contemporary sounds. She will be backed by three of South Florida's ...
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America's First Gluten-Free Caribbean-Influenced Cookbook That is Also QR Code-Enhanced
Science 2011-07-07

America's First Gluten-Free Caribbean-Influenced Cookbook That is Also QR Code-Enhanced

In the Land of Misfits, Pirates and Cooks - now gluten-free - boasts over 125 mouth-watering recipes. This four color book serves up an easy to read 180 pages of delectable recipes and narrative about what it is like to live in the Caribbean. This cookbook is the result of chef Michael Bennett's equating and collaborating hundreds of years of compelling Caribbean food and cookery elements. This book is overflowing with a scrumptious mix of seasoning blends and marinades, salads, appetizers and entrees written in a way where you are the aspirant chef and, YOU can compose ...
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Science 2011-07-07

WSI MarketBuilders, Leading Internet Marketing Consulting Firm, Announces Record Revenue Growth and New Customer Acquisition for the First 6 Months of 2011

WSI MarketBuilders, a leading Internet Marketing Consulting firm helping small and medium-sized business in Northern California increase their revenue even in a tough economy, announced record growth in the first half of 2011, including the addition of 17 new clients, as well as ongoing work for another 11 clients and a 206% increase in revenue over the same period in 2010. "Small and medium-sized businesses continue to search for cost-effective ways to reach their target market and increase their revenue in this challenging economy," said Lou Unkeless, Managing ...
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