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Earth Science

Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation Websites Are Now Multilingual

Continental Disc Corporation and Groth Corporation websites have been re-launched with five additional language translation options. Both websites, http://www.contdisc.com and http://www.grothcorp.com, now allow users the ability to click on the language of their choice to view information on Continental Disc and Groth Corporation products and services in that language. Groth Corporation's website was redesigned in April, 2010 to provide users with a contemporary and easy-to-navigate site and to more closely align the website's design with Groth Corporation's parent ...

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Medicine

SEPI Engineering & Construction Names Andy Kiley Environmental Project Scientist

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Andy Kiley, PWS has been named environmental project scientist. In this position, Kiley's primary responsibility will be performing and managing wetland and stream monitoring and associated reporting. Additional responsibilities include designing wetland and stream restoration sites, wetland delineation, stream delineations as well as natural ...

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Science

Bahamas Destination Wedding Now Providing Bahamas Wedding Brides With Priority Marriage License Registration

Bahamas Destination is now providing Bahamas Wedding Brides with Priority Treatment. And this Priority treatment allows you to to reduce the time spent getting your Bahamas Marriage License and Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate. With this new service persons wishing to get married in the Bahamas can now apply for their marriage license online. And once the do they they are given a Registrar General Office Priority Number which allows them to get priority treatment when they visit the office. Thereby reducing the time it takes for them to get their marriage license. In ...

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Technology

Applications From Within the Cloud to be Discussed at the Cloud Computing World Forum Asia

Enterprise cloud applications will be just one of the subjects being discussed at the Cloud Computing World Forum Asia - http://www.cloudcomputinglive.com/asia - taking place at The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong on the 17th and 18th November 2010. The two day conference will look at the emergence of cloud computing applications being delivered as a service so companies don't have to buy and maintain hardware and software to run them—or huge IT teams to manage and maintain complicated deployments. Together with leading service providers, the program will feature a number ...

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Science

"Live Happily Ever Active" Author, Jillian Moriarty, Launches New Book at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas October 10 - 13, 2010!

Stop by Happily Ever Active's Booth #4434 at the ABC Kids Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center on October 10 - 13, 2010 to meet Author, Jillian Moriarty. Jillian will be launching her new book "Live Happily Ever Active: Heartfelt, Healthy & Interactive Life Lessons for Families of All Ages." Pre-order your book at the show and receive a 10% discount! Once a woman finds out she is pregnant, she changes her whole lifestyle for her unborn baby. No more acrylic nails, no hair dying, no smoking, no alcohol and most importantly, eating healthy and exercise for the growing ...

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Science

Speakman Company Introduces the SE-4300 Gravity-fed Portable Eyewash

Speakman Company is proud to introduce the SE-4300, The SE-4300 replaces Speakman's current line of GravityFlo portable eyewashes. Portable and gravity operated, the SE-4300 is the next best thing to having a plumbed eyewash in your facility. The SE-4300 is the industry's only portable eyewash that offers an optional side fitting drench hose. The optional SE-4920 drench hose attaches easily to the side discharge port and provides the ability for spot body flushing. The SE-4300 has a 20 gallon capacity tank which provides a run time in excess of the ANSI Z328.1 required ...

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Engineering

SGS Provides Capability to Measure Impact of Gulf Oil Spill on Seafood Industry

With the shrimp harvesting season now underway in the Gulf of Mexico, an improvement in the seafood situation can be observed, leading to hopes within the shrimp industry of a significant rebound in production1. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had (in consultation with Gulf states Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) originally closed roughly one third of the gulf, only 23% of gulf waters were closed in August to the harvesting of seafood. Concerns around Safety of Seafood Oil related toxins known as polycyclic aromatic ...

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Science

ZapfInsurance.com Partners with Norvax to Expand Outreach to Online Insurance Shoppers

ZapfInsurance.com serves consumers throughout Texas, from Odessa, San Antonio and Austin to Laredo, Houston, Dallas and everywhere in between, by providing the affordable health insurance plans that Texas consumers deserve, with a convenient no-hassle online resource center. Insurance shoppers are able to review and compare several plans from top insurance companies side by side, using the integrated self-service quoting engine. ZapfInsurance.com provides Te xas health insurance plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Assurant Health, Aetna, PacifiCare, Humana, ...

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Social Science

US e-learning magazine names Sheffield as the UK's new e-learning capital

Sheffield has been named as the UK's new corporate e-learning capital in an article published in eLearn magazine, the New York based e-learning magazine with a worldwide readership. Having stated: 'when many industries first gain maturity, the individual companies that make up the sector often begin to cluster in certain geographic regions', the article goes on to claim that Sheffield is becoming a magnet for e-learning businesses. In the early days of industry, clustering happened because an area had advantages in natural resources that were used in a particular ...

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Medicine

LG Announces Intention to Enter Water Treatment Business

LG Electronics (LG) announced today that it will enter the water treatment market to help combat global water supply issues and to move further toward becoming a more environmentally sustainable business. LG will invest more than USD 400 million over the next decade with the goal of generating USD 7 billion in revenue by 2020, in the process becoming a top 10 global water treatment company. Much of the investment will go toward acquiring the right technology and building up research and development in this field. "Water affects every aspect of our lives, yet almost one ...

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Science

Lafayette, IN Day Spa Expands and Hires New Spa Manager

Bliss Salon and Spa, one of the top day spas in Lafayette, IN, has announced the hiring of their new day spa manager, Holly Harbert. "Holly is a much awaited addition to our expanding day spa operations", states Bliss Salon and Spa owner, Bethany Tyrrell. Tyrrell goes on to add "Holly is coming to us from Michigan and has been a Massage Therapist since 2004 with over six years of spa work experience. Her goals here at Bliss Salon and Spa are to create a relaxing and pampering atmosphere catering to the health and wellness of our clients." Holly is a native of Royal ...

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Social Science

Recruitment Specialists 2LS are to be featured on BBC Politics Show

As part of its recent expansion 2LS have taken on a new team member, Chris Whiteway, who joined the company as part of the UK Governments apprenticeship scheme. This scheme aims to place 16-24 year olds into businesses and provides additional training and support to the individual over and above what the company may provide. Chris will receive training in 2LS's GRIP recruitment software as well as working towards a business based NVQ. This is excellent for both parties as the company gets a motivated team member and the individual gets a great start to their working life. Both ...

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Social Science

Political & Civic Leaders Help Monkbar Hotel Celebrate 20th Birthday

York's political and civic leaders were among scores of guests helping the Best Western Monkbar Hotel celebrate two decades in business. And, in addition to marking 20 years of being a key player in the city's hospitality industry, it took the opportunity to raise in excess of GBP1,500 for its chosen charity, Martin House Children Hospice. York Central MP Hugh Bayley, Lord Mayor Coun Sue Galloway and Council Leader Coun Andrew Waller - joined more than 80 members of staff, customers, friends and suppliers for the Mad Hatters' themed birthday party. Monkbar Hotel ...

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Science

GO Markets Named Best FX Broker Asia - 2010 FX Traders' Awards

GO Markets - Global news leader International Business Times (IBTimes.com) and market research firm Forex Datasource (Forexds.com) announced the results of the 2010 FX Traders' Choice Awards during an award ceremony held in New York City on Aug 30, 2010. This year, a total of 10 retail FX broker firms were honored from a pool of close to 90 brokers which included GO Markets and was nominated by more than 1000 traders in 111 countries. The FX Traders' Choice Awards offer the highest recognition a broker firm could receive and the most reliable results to traders within ...

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Science

Plumb and Parts Center reveal golfing talent

Spirits were high as the sun shone throughout the day with a total of 22 teams competing over 18 holes. The teams included regional Pros selected by the PGA, however, it was the Plumb & Parts Center directors who led their teams to success with, Alan Stevenson, Plumb Center's Trading Director securing first prize for his team who finished 12 under par. The prize winning teams were not the only winners on the day with over GBP1,200 raised for Action for Children through a charity hole competition and a raffle. Action for Children is one of the UK's leading children's ...

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Science

Apimac releases the update of iDatabase for iOS the Database Manager Solution for iPhone version 3.4

Apimac ( http://www.apimac.com ) today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of iDatabase 3.4, an update to their popular database tool for iPhone and iPod touch. The latest release of iDatabase 3.4 brings iOS 4 optimized high-resolution Retina display graphics on iPhone 4. Designed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone's unique capabilities and interface, iDatabase serves as an excellent personal database solution for anyone on the go. iDatabase features a collection of ready to use, and easy to personalize, database templates to organize ...

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Physics

Forbes Names Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center as Leading US Laser Surgeons for Third Straight Year

Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center ( http://www.lasiksurgery.com ) is nationally recognized by Goldline Research in the September issue of Forbes Magazine on the list of Leading Laser Eye Surgeons of the United States. Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center has received this honor from Goldline Research for three consecutive years. Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center ( http://www.lasiksurgery.com ) has been selected for this honor based upon their commitment to excellence in patient care and satisfaction. Drs. David Kleiman, Anthony Evangelista and Farshid Ighani provide advanced, all-laser ...

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Science

Tour d'Afrique To Host Two Cycling Tours of Namibia, One North and One South, Beginning Late Summer 2011

Spotlight on Namibia's "Rugged North" and "Scenic South" Cycling Tours Can Be Combined to Create a Comprehensive 48-Day Adventure Tour d'Afrique (http://www.tourdafrique.com/), the company that introduced the world to multi-country, cross-continental cycling tours, announces two first-ever, 20-day tours of Namibia beginning in late August 2011. The Rugged North goes off-road from Windhoek to Etosha across rugged rolling hills to the barren Skeleton Coast. The Scenic South journeys through mountains, dunes and desert from Windhoek to Luderitz. The tours can be taken separately ...

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Medicine

Mirna Bard Proudly Accepts an Invitation from Visa Business Network to Mentor 100,000 Community Members

Mirna Bard, a hype-free social media consultant and speaker, proudly accepted an invitation from the Visa Business Network to help mentor its active community of 100,000 small business owners. Visa Inc. recognizes the important role that social media plays in small business today and has upgraded the Visa Business Network to include new features that help the small business community connect, learn, and accomplish goals. Mirna Bard and other mentors will play a vital role in Visa's small business community. Each mentor will give personalized help and guidance to small ...

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Science

Spooky Halloween costumes for 2010 from Costume Finder

With Halloween fast approaching, Costume Finder has kick- started, Halloween celebrations with its well stocked repertoire of costumes, accessories, wigs, masks, jewelry, hats, weapons, makeup, decorations, and wings. "Believe it or not we have already received many customer sales orders for items from our Halloween stock; it seems Halloween is starting a little early this year." - says Spokesperson of Costume Finder, when asked about the Halloween celebrations this year. Costume Finder is designed as a one stop online store, for families where you can shop for ...

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Where Can I Sell My Used Designer Handbag? The Handbag Buyer Offers Safe Alternative
Medicine

Where Can I Sell My Used Designer Handbag? The Handbag Buyer Offers Safe Alternative

San Diego Jewelry Buyers has announced that it is now offering sellers of used luxury handbags (manufactured by designers such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Prada) a safe place to exchange their bags for quick cash, through it's new subsidiary company, The Handbag Buyer. "In the past, most women who wanted to sell or buy pre-owned handbags have been forced to do it via online auction sites," says Carl Blackburn, owner of the new venture. "The problem with this method is that so many fake designer bags have flooded the online market that buyers are increasingly unwilling ...

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Science

LateRooms.com - Check Out The Miser in Bilbao

A production of The Miser is being staged in Bilbao this autumn that should not be missed by fans of top-notch theatre. This hilarious piece was originally written by Moliere - whose real name was Jean Baptiste Poquelin - and features stunning production values and costumes. Hotel Bilbao guests who choose to go and see this five-act show will be treated to an evening of laughter laced with incisive comments on society. Despite the fact that The Miser - known as El Avaro in Spanish - was initially performed in 1668, co-author of this adaptation Jose Ramon Fernandez ...

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Science

LateRooms.com - Eastpak Antidote Tour to Get Milan Crowds Jumping

A stunning line-up of punk-rock bands have been confirmed to play on this year's Eastpak Antidote Tour, which will stop in Milan in November. Headlining the event will be Sum 41, who managed to cross over into the mainstream with cracking tracks such as Fat Lip a few years back and are still just as energetic and entertaining. Their new album Screaming Bloody Murder is being released in October, so people attending from the luxury hotels Milan has to offer will be some of the first fans to hear the tracks live. "Blaring out more than a mild dose of raucous punk-rock ...

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Science

LateRooms.com - Enjoy Cheltenham Racecourse's Fireworks Display

People looking to make their stay in the Cotswolds go with a bang may like to consider a trip to the annual fireworks display at Cheltenham Racecourse. Taking place at the Gloucestershire venue on Saturday November 6th this year, the event promises to be spectacular night of colourful pyrotechnics and other entertainment. Organised by the local Round Table, the Bonfire Night celebration is believed to be the largest fireworks display in the south-west. It traditionally attracts more than 10,000 people to the racecourse and this year's display looks set to be just ...

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Technology

AsiaRooms.com - MyBiotechnology Carnival 2010 to Take Place Near Langkawi

The MyBiotechnology Carnival 2010 is coming to the north-west Malaysian state of Kedah towards the start of November. Set to take place at the National Science Centre in Alor Setar between November 6th and 19th, the occasion mirrors a similar event being held in Kuala Lumpur until October 2nd. According to its organisers, the festival is a great experience for people to take their family and friends to, and provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about biotechnology in a "fun-filled manner". They have predicted that it will go on to become a "landmark event" ...

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