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Kansas Bill Protecting Fundamental Constitutional Rights From Foreign Laws Goes to Governor's Desk Following Bi-Partisan Legislative Victory TOPEKA, Kan., May 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday May 11, the American Laws for American Courts legislation (SB79) to protect the fundamental constitutional rights of Kansas residents was approved by a bi-partisan 33-3 Senate vote following the unanimous 120-0 passage in the House earlier in the week. The Kansas bill, sponsored by Rep. Peggy Mast, is bas...
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Time Warner Cable is adding value for subscribers to the Vutopia SM movie service by including access via web-connected PC and Mac computers and laptops across its footprint. The Vutopia service allows subscribers to enjoy instant access to hundreds of movies and trailers on either their set-top boxes in their homes or online anywhere in the US. Vutopia is a movie service available at no additional cost to Time Warner Cable MoviePass customers. MoviePass is a collection of movie services, b...
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BALTIMORE, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE: LM) announced today that it plans to offer and sell senior notes. The net proceeds from the senior notes offering are expected to be used, together with cash on hand and other borrowings, to repurchase $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Company's 2.5% contingent convertible senior notes due 2015. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities...
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lzn8jn/global_forum_on_tr) has announced the addition of OECD Publishing's new report "Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes Peer Reviews: Costa Rica 2012: Phase 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework" to their offering. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of informati...
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Refinancing and Debt Reduction Enhances Financial Flexibility Company to Complete Final $155 million from Previous Buyback Authorization; Board Authorizes Additional $1.0 Billion for Future Share Repurchases BALTIMORE, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE: LM) announced today a new capital plan which includes the refinancing of $1.25 billion of convertible senior notes. The Company expects to use $250 million to be drawn on its existing revolving credit facility, othe...
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Milroy was previously operations manager at the same hotel MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce Denise Milroy has been promoted to lead the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Hammond, IN as its new general manager. She previously was the operations manager at the same hotel. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120210/DE51498LOGO ) "I am very proud to hold such a notable position, and I very much appreciate White Lodging having the faith in ...
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BEIJING, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: DHRM) ("Dehaier" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in the development, assembly, marketing and sale of medical devices and homecare medical products, today announced that the Company has established a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, BreathCare, LLC ("BreathCare"), which is based in Illinois. BreathCare will be functioning as an operation center for Dehaier's International focused business, which includ...
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A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and issuer credit rating to “bbb” from “bbb-” of SWBC Life Insurance Company (SWBC Life) (San Antonio, TX). The outlook for both ratings has been revised to stable from positive. The rating upgrades reflect SWBC Life’s continued growth in risk-adjusted capital as a result of its consistently profitable operating results and the lack of dividend requirements by the parent, So...
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- Best-in-class production process technology will advance Avalanche's robust clinical program and be available to third parties through Lonza, a premier contract manufacturer of cell and viral-based therapeutics SAN FRANCISCO and HOUSTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalanche Biotechnologies, Inc., a leader in the area of long-term protein delivery for ocular diseases, and Lonza, a global leader in the field of biologics manufacturing, today announced a manufacturing collaboration focused on ...
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MIDLAND, Mich., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASQ Learning Institute now offers Sologic's eRCA Fundamentals™, a new root cause analysis e-learning curriculum that builds foundational root cause analysis (RCA) problem-solving skills, was designed by an award-winning e-learning development firm, and is SCORM- and AICC-compliant. ASQ previously offered the former version of the course, eRCA Foundations™, when Sologic was known as Apollo Associated Services. eRCA Fundamentals c...
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Balfour Beatty Capital Group, Inc. recently partnered with Civil Design Group and Health Care REIT to plan the ULI Nashville program, “Building Excellence through Anchor Institutions: Leveraging Today’s Innovations for Tomorrow’s Prosperity”. The sold-out conference, hosted by Nashville Urban Land Institute (ULI), aimed to provide a bridge between innovations as a road to economic development and creative new city building, including new financial models, infrastructure, re...
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- Leaders in Computer-Based Testing Join Forces to Expand Professional Learning and Assessment Solutions Globally MINNEAPOLIS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing arm of Pearson, today announced the acquisition of Certiport, a leading provider of performance-based certification exams and practice test solutions for academic institutions, workforce and corporate technology markets. By joining forces with Certiport, Pearson VUE is furthering its commitment to of...
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CoreLink's Redundant Network Power and Cooling Capabilities Enhance Protection, Guarantee Integrity of New Customer's Client Data SEATTLE, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle data center services and managed security solutions provider, CoreLink Data Centers LLC (www.corelink.com), today announced the addition of Maxxiss Communications, LLC to its growing client roster. Calabasas, Calif.-based Maxxiss is a provider of managed data center technology, virtualization and strategic private clou...
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New Practice to Offer Social Marketing Expertise to Corporate Clients NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogilvy Public Relations has launched a new global behavior change practice, OgilvyEngage, to help companies motivate and assist consumers and other stakeholders to adopt socially-beneficial behaviors that are good for individuals, good for society, and good for business. "Businesses frequently seek to drive awareness of important social issues. But more can be done. What's needed...
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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ft4jx4/the_walt_disney_co) has announced the addition of the "The Walt Disney Company - SWOT Framework Analysis" company profile to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors th...
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Upgrade enables network operator and service provider to deliver more efficient and affordable services to enterprise customers in Africa HERNDON, Va., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Q-KON, a leading African satellite network operator, and Business Connexion, a leading African ICT service provider, have partnered to deploy iDirect's iDX 3.1 software upgrade and newly released Evolution X1 remotes. Through...
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Confluence, the leading provider of automated data management solutions for the investment management industry, today announced a new webinar that will address ways to leverage multi-regional processing models, the scope and scale of The Alternative Investments Funds Market Directive (AIFMD), how fund valuation changes will impact the function and responsibilities of the fund administrator, and more. The complimentary webinar entitled "European Regulation and the Growing Complexity of Fund Reporti...
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Communications, the New York based service provider in the telecommunication industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Sheehan as the Executive Vice President of Global Sales. Sheehan will be leading the sales development and promoting Market Communications and its solutions to the marketplace. "I am extremely excited to have Mike join our organization, he brings with him a key component we value at Market Communications, a cus...
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ERP Actuaries & Consultants announced that Bill Radonavitch has joined the firm as the Director of New Business Development. “Bill brings a wealth of retirement plan experience,” says Edward Repper, founder of ERP Actuaries & Consultants. “His experience and knowledge of the 401(k) environment perfectly complements our existing team’s expertise.” Mr. Radonavitch’s role is to develop new business in the 401(k) marketplace. With over 25 years of expe...
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Research shows today's marketers and consumers get extended value from rebate promotions LEWISVILLE, Texas, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parago, a global engagement management company and the US' largest rebate provider, today unveiled its third annual consumer research study. One highlight of the 2012 research: consumer preference for rebates versus instant discounts is growing. The survey shows that while economic recovery may be on its way by the numbers, consumer sentiments a...
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Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB+' rating to Protective Life Corp.'s (PL) new issuance of subordinated debt. At the same time, Fitch has affirmed the 'BBB+' Issuer Default Rating (IDR) rating of PL, the 'A' insurer financial strength (IFS) rating of Protective Life Insurance Co. and all other PL ratings. The Outlook for all ratings is Stable. A complete list of ratings follows at the end of this release. Proceeds from the new debt issuance will be used to refinance the company's outstanding trust ...
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Leaders in Computer-Based Testing Join Forces to Expand Professional Learning and Assessment Solutions Globally MINNEAPOLIS, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing arm of Pearson, today announced the acquisition of Certiport, a leading provider of performance-based certification exams and practice test solutions for academic institutions, workforce and corporate technology markets. By joining forces with Certiport, Pearson VUE is furthering its commitment to offering the mos...
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Leaders in Computer-Based Testing Join Forces to Expand Professional Learning and Assessment Solutions Globally MINNEAPOLIS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing arm of Pearson, today announced the acquisition of Certiport, a leading provider of performance-based certification exams and practice test solutions for academic institutions, workforce and corporate technology markets. By joining forces with Certiport, Pearson VUE is furthering its commitment to offeri...
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Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions for America’s best businesses, today announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.17 per share. The cash dividend – representing an increase of $0.02 per share over the prior quarter – will be paid on June 22, 2012, to all stockholders of record as of June 1, 2012. Insperity, a trusted advisor to America's best businesses ...
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-Largest Antique, Trade-Only Event in U.S. Builds Connections Through Top Online Industry Network - LAS VEGAS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Antique Shows, a major producer of antique shows in North America, announced today that the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show has partnered with Polygon, the most active online community and trading network for qualified gem and jewelry professionals. The integration of these industry leaders will assist in cultivating relationships among the ...
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