18 Aug, 2014

Tourist-Targeting Scams and How to Avoid Them

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (PRWEB) August 15, 2014 – When it comes to travel-related scams, they are almost always geared towards distracting tourists. More often than not, these scams also occur in places where there are lots of activities going on, such as a town square, marketplace or busy sidewalk. In order to help travelers […]

8 Aug, 2014

Getting the Small Tasks Right: 10 Tips to Avoid Ineffective Restaurant Service

(PRWEB) August 06, 2014 – In the daily routine, it is easy to overlook small and seemingly mundane tasks in pursuit of big-picture goals. But according to Roger Beaudoin, a 20-year veteran restaurateur and industry service training developer, it’s consistently getting small tasks right that sets the best restaurants apart from the rest. Avoid these […]

9 May, 2014

FREE Download: Report Says Marketers Overwhelmed by Technology Vendors

by Ayaz Nanji

May 5, 2014 – Most marketers (63%) at midsize companies say they have too many marketing technology vendors to manage effectively, according to a recent report from DNN Software. Just over half (53%) of marketers say their organization manages five or more technology vendor relationships, and 15% say their company manages 10 or more. The […]

29 Apr, 2014

Simple Strategies To Raise Creative Children in the Face of School Social Pressures

Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) April 28, 2014 – It’s proven through government studies that creativity is a valuable asset best developed through the arts. Creativity is known as the fundamental driver of innovation. Art education develops the critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities necessary to create our future innovators. However, it can be quite difficult […]

12 Apr, 2014

Travel Insurance First offers “Green Travel” Tips for Earth Day

East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) April 11, 2014 – Earth Day, which is on April 22, 2014, was founded in 1970 by Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, whose ultimate goal was to mobilize the globe and bring together environmental activists to promote education and awareness. Over the years, Earth Day has become a global phenomenon, from […]

12 Apr, 2014

A Perfect Storm of Online Fraud Disasters Looms – Report

Cork, Ireland (PRWEB) April 11, 2014 – Online retailers lost $3.5 billion in sales last year through avoidable fraud, according to the first Global Fraud Briefing from Trustev, the global leader in real-time identity verification. As of April 2014, more than 250 million compromised credit-card numbers are being offered for sale online – a growing […]

12 Apr, 2014

Stressful Life Increases Risk of Delivering Low Birth Weight Baby

ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 10, 2014 – Stressful life events prior to conception can result in an increased risk of giving birth to a very low birth weight baby, a new nationwide U.S. study reveals. A research team, lead by Whitney Witt, PhD, MPH of Truven Health Analytics, is the first to study the relationship […]

6 Apr, 2014

New Index Finds Youth Worldwide Face Challenges to Health, Happiness & Prosperity

April 03, 2014, MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and International Youth Foundation (IYF), with support from Hilton Worldwide, has released a groundbreaking tool, The Global Youth Wellbeing Index, that examines the quality of life for youth in 30 countries. The Index assesses youth wellbeing across six interconnected areas: citizen […]

29 Mar, 2014

U.S. airline, hotel websites better than their service delivery levels — Survey

ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 25, 2014 – A new measure from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) rates user website experience across 33 different consumer industries, offering a first-of-its-kind index of website satisfaction at national, sector and industry levels. Inaugural results show that aggregate website satisfaction is 78.2 on ACSI’s 100-point scale, which stands 2% […]

24 Feb, 2014

Call for entries: World Trade Organisation 2014 Essay Award for Young Economists

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Geneva, 24 Feb 2014 – The WTO invites young economists to submit papers for the 2014 WTO Essay Award for Young Economists by 1 June 2014. The Award aims to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade co-operation among young economists and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community. […]

18 Feb, 2014

Australian Police post warning about online romance scams

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Canberra, 17-02-2014 – (ACBPS media release) – The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is warning the Australian community about the risks associated with online romance scams. Each year hundreds of thousands of Australians visit online dating and social websites hoping to find love. Unfortunately it is has also become a target for scammers. […]

13 Feb, 2014

Valentine’s Day Special: Sound Relationships Require Sound Finances

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– February 10, 2014 — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, MetLife has released a top 10 list of financial tips designed to assist couples in achieving their financial goals. Given the significant role that financial matters play in couples’ lives—with the average couple discussing money 20 times a year—the tips provide a […]

31 Jan, 2014

FREE Download: First global atlas cites massive unmet need for end-of-life care

28 January 2014 | GENEVA/LONDON,World Health Organisation News release – Only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care – that is medical care to relieve the pain, symptoms and stress of serious illness – is currently receiving it. This unmet need is mapped for the first time in the “Global atlas of palliative care […]

11 Jan, 2014

The U.S. hourly-job market: Four key trends for 2014

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KIRKLAND, Wash.-January 07, 2014-(BUSINESS WIRE)–The hourly jobs segment will continue to grow in 2014, particularly in part time and temporary positions, and more people will search and apply for jobs from mobile devices than from computers. In this environment it will be critical for companies to embrace mobile technology and streamline the hiring processes. More […]

7 Jan, 2014

Gallup’s Top 10 U.S. Well-Being Discoveries in 2013

by Alyssa Brown

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 29, 2013 (Gallup Organization) — Gallup published nearly 100 unique articles in 2013 about Americans’ health and well-being. Through its daily surveys, conducted year-round, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index uncovers new insights and provides the most up-to-date data available on Americans’ mental state, exercise and eating habits, healthcare coverage, physical health, and financial […]

9 Dec, 2013

$20K Touch of Genius Prize Offer for Innovation in Braille and Literacy for the Blind

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BOSTON, Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — National Braille Press (NBP) announced today, that it is now accepting applications for its 2013 Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation that will reward the recipient with up to $20,000. In keeping with NBP’s mission, projects submitted this year must be focused on software or application development that […]

6 Dec, 2013

Australian Police, Banks release tips to safeguard against festive season scams, frauds

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December 05 2013, Australian Bankers Association / Australian Federal Police Joint media release – With Christmas shopping lists being made and holidays with friends and families being planned, banks and police are providing some security tips so that fraudsters don’t spoil your festive season. More and more consumers are shopping online because it’s convenient, provides a […]

5 Dec, 2013

FREE Download: Social Recruiting Predictions 2014

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 04, 2013 – Today, Identified released its latest complimentary eBook featuring tips, trends and predictions from 22 recruiting industry leaders. Social Recruiting Predictions and Trends for 2014 is a compilation of insights from social media thought leaders such as “LinkedIn Diva” Lori Ruff, best-selling author Lou Adler, and Jobcast CEO […]

26 Nov, 2013

11 Tips for Packing & Shipping Festive Season Gifts, Courtesy of FedEx

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BANGKOK, November 26, 2013 – With the year rapidly drawing to a close, consumers and businesses around the world are gearing up for the festive season. To help ensure that the holiday shipping process is hassle-free for both retailers and shoppers, here are 11 packing & shipping tips courtesy of FedEx: (+) Tip 1: Prep […]

24 Nov, 2013

New Technology Detects “Changes in Crowd Behavior” To Promote Security

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Tokyo, Nov 7, 2013 – (JCN Newswire) – NEC Corporation has developed what it claims to be the world’s first (*) “crowd behavior analysis technology” that utilizes security camera footage to understand the behavior of crowds and to detect abnormalities. This technology is expected to contribute to greater safety and security through the early detection […]

24 Nov, 2013

FREE Download: Health Study Forecasts Global Spending on Medicines to Reach $1 Trillion in 2014

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 19, 2013–Greater access to medicines by the world’s rapidly expanding middle class, together with stronger economic prospects in developed nations, will bring total spending on medicines to the $1 trillion threshold in 2014 and to $1.2 trillion by 2017, according to new research released today by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. […]

14 Oct, 2013

Workshop on Ancient Indian Wisdom: Values for Living the Vision of Oneness

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A two-day workshop on this topic will be held by Neema Majmudar and Surya Tahora between 30 November‐1 December 2013 at the Indus restaurant, Bangkok. Introduction Today’s world is fraught with challenges in multiple areas of life. The success of any individual depends upon the skill with which one is able to navigate one’s life […]

11 Oct, 2013

Five of the Most Common Social Media Marketing Mishaps

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Social media has become one of the most important marketing platforms for any business, either Web-based or not. In order to reach a wider audience and encourage content sharing, Internet marketers need to dedicate a fair amount of their efforts to marketing on social media sites. It takes time […]

11 Oct, 2013

UN Marks World Mental Health Day By Focusing On Well-Being Of Ageing Populations

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United Nations, 10 October 2013 (UN News Centre) – Citizens over 60 years of age must have access to social and health services to ensure their physical and mental well-being, the United Nations said today, marking World Mental Health Day. “We can all benefit from the warmth and wisdom of older generations. But while many people look forward […]

11 Oct, 2013

Time Management: Pew Research Finds Parents’ Time with Kids More Rewarding Than Paid Work

by Wendy Wang

October 8, 2013 -(Pew Research Centre) There’s no tougher job than being a parent, or so the saying goes. This sentiment seems to be confirmed by a new Pew Research Center analysis of government time use data. Parents find caring for their children to be much more exhausting than the work they do for pay. […]

7 Oct, 2013

IVU World Vegfest, Asian Vegetarian Congress open in Malaysia

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Kuala Lumpur (PRWEB) October 06, 2013 – The 41st IVU World Vegfest, 6th Asian Vegetarian Congress was inaugurated in Malaysia today with  His Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda as the key speaker expounding on ‘Awakening the Biomemory through Right Eating’. The World Vegfest was attended by guests of honour from the International Vegetarian Union, Asian Vegetarian Union […]

2 Oct, 2013

Top 7 Interview Techniques – From Nearly 100 Years of Scientific Research

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 30, 2013  – Harvard University professor and Cangrade’s Senior Vice President Dr. Greg Willard completed an extensive review of nearly 100 years of job interviewing techniques and identified the ones that have lead to the best results. This research provides 7 simple steps to conducting an excellent interview. “There are many articles […]

30 Sep, 2013

Involvement in the arts has wide-ranging benefits for young people – Research Study

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Canberra, 27 September 2013 (Australian Council for the Arts) – Students who are involved in the arts have higher school motivation, engagement in class, self-esteem, and life satisfaction, researchers discovered. The results, published in the latest issue of the prestigious Journal of Educational Psychology, found students who participate in dance, drama, music, and visual arts […]

26 Sep, 2013

Study: Average Restaurant Patron Waits 23 Minutes During Busy Times

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 26, 2013 – Restaurants have wait lists an average of 6.6 hours per week, with parties waiting nearly half an hour on average for a table, according to data from a new study. The survey of 267 restaurant owners and managers was released today by Long Range Systems, LLC (LRS), a […]

26 Sep, 2013

How to Beat the Debt Problems That College Students Usually Face

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 26, 2013 – As if student loans are not enough, National Debt Relief reveals that there are actually two debt problems that college students usually face. The leading debt settlement company released an article on their website last September 22, entitled “2 Debt Problems Your Child Have To Deal With In […]

22 Sep, 2013

Never Too Late To Say Thank You On This Wife Appreciation Day

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(PRWEB) September 21, 2013 – Join millions of husbands around the world on Sunday, September 22, 2013, as they celebrate their wives on Wife Appreciation Day. Regardless of whether she works at home or in the office, this is a good time to thank her for all the things she has done, and with 3.6 […]

28 Aug, 2013

Samsung Opens Registration for First Annual Global Developers Conference

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SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–26 Aug 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co. today announced that registration for its first annual Samsung Developers Conference has officially opened. The event, to be held at San Francisco’s St. Francis Hotel, from October 27-29, will feature insight into new tools to help developers create exciting, innovative applications and services across Samsung […]

24 Aug, 2013

Gallup: Americans want schools to teach critical thinking, communication

by Shane Lopez and Valerie J. Calderon

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 21, 2013, (Gallup Polls) — Most Americans believe that today’s schools should teach “soft skills.” More than three in four adults “strongly agree” that K-12 schools should teach critical thinking and communication to children. And 64% of respondents strongly agree that goal setting should be taught, while 61% strongly agree schools should […]

21 Aug, 2013

Lack of Sleep Leads to More Domestic Arguments, Bedding Company Research Reveals

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(PRWEB UK) 21 August 2013 – More than half (55%) of us have been woken by our partner sleep talking, more than a quarter (26%) from laughing and one in ten from sleep walking, according to the survey of 2,044 people by UK bed manufacturer Silentnight to mark the launch of its first online Sleep […]

20 Aug, 2013

Texas University students to get jail-cell tour in anti-drunk driving campaign

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AUSTIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– August 15, 2013–Drinking and driving is a year-round problem that gets worse in the summer. As part of a national effort to save lives and crack down on impaired driving, the Texas Department of Transportation announces its “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.” campaign from Aug. 16 – Sept. 2. During the campaign, select […]

17 Aug, 2013

Assistive Wheelchair Tray Developed to Help People with Disabilities Use iPads

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– August 15, 2013 – “RoboDesk,” a motorized wheelchair tray, could provide people with disabilities with an efficient and easy-to-use method to more easily position and remove an iPad or other mobile devices without being limited by a table or moving in and out of the chair. Brad Duerstock, a Purdue University […]

8 Aug, 2013

Health & Wellness Update: Chiropractors Encourage Backpack Safety for Students

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Aug. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Over 79 million students carry a backpack to school each day. However, most students are unaware of the potential hazards such as neck and back problems that come with the improper use of backpacks. To avoid long-term injuries and prepare students for the fall, Minnesota chiropractors encourage families to […]

7 Aug, 2013

Health & Wellness Update: WHO releases guidance on managing post-trauma stress

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6 August 2013 | GENEVA – (World Health Organization) WHO is releasing new clinical protocols and guidelines to health-care workers for treating the mental health consequences of trauma and loss. Mental disorders are common, disabling and usually untreated, and WHO’s “Mental Health Global Action Programme (mhGAP)” was developed in 2008 to scale-up care for mental, […]

26 Jul, 2013

Smartphones set to overtake digital cameras for common photo tasks

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LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Today’s photography ecosystem is a complex one involving digital cameras, smartphones, tablets, and computers. Photo-taking consumers make pragmatic decisions about which of their devices to best use for specific tasks – such as taking photos, editing photos, sharing photos, or ordering photo products – under specific conditions. As […]

26 Jul, 2013

University Survey reveals what workers would change if they were the boss

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PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– July 25, 2013  – According to a recent University of Phoenix survey, more than half (51 percent) of working adults in the U.S. either currently own or want to own their own business. Of those working Americans who do not currently own their own business, 41 percent hope to do so in the […]

26 Jul, 2013

UK Students Now Take over £2,000 Worth of Gadgets and Possessions to University

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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 24, 2013 – Research released by Endsleigh, the student gadget insurance provider, shows that the average student now takes over £2000 worth of possessions to university, with high tech gadgets proving to be the most popular by far. Endsleigh’s 2013 Student Survey, which was carried out by the National Union of Students, surveyed […]

26 Jul, 2013

FREE McAfee Program Educates Youth, Teachers on Online Safety, Ethics

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 24, 2013 – McAfee today announced that it has reached more than 100,000 youth, parents and teachers around the globe with its cyber education program. The McAfee Cares – Online Safety for Kids Program is a free school initiative that utilizes McAfee employees, partners and customers who volunteer to train school-age […]

17 Jul, 2013

Tips to Safeguard Against Ruining the Summer Vacation

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San Diego, California (PRWEB) July 16, 2013 – Now that many U.S. families are about to take their 2013 summer vacation, American Travel Suppliers has released a set of travel tips for families to follow to help them have a safe vacation. These suggestions include things like how to insure important documents are never lost, […]

14 Jul, 2013

Ten Ways a Simple Rubber Band Can be of BIG Help

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Hot Springs, AR (PRWEB) July 09, 2013 – Spring cleaning has passed, and for many the time has come for summer organizing. Arkansas-based Alliance Rubber has created a list of useful household tips using the simple and inexpensive rubber band. Organizing can be made simple and cost effective. The following is a top 10 list […]

14 Jul, 2013

New Era of Motivational Speaking Emerges

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 12, 2013 – Out with the old; in with the new. Steven Jobs ushered in a new technological age with Apple, Inc., Jay – Z has become the Holy Grail of the music industry with the partnership of Samsung and now Craig Stafford creates a new form of motivational speaking. SMS […]

13 Jul, 2013

Social Media at Weddings: “Consequences of hasty sharing can be catastrophic”

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SUNNYVALE, Calif.-July 11, 2013-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wedding season is in full swing in the U.S. If you aren’t jetting off to a wedding every other weekend, chances are your social media accounts have been invaded with an overwhelming number of wedding posts and photos. You are not alone. In fact, seven in 10 twitter-using wedding guests admitted […]

10 Jul, 2013

Seven Things Really Beautiful People JUST DO

Bethany Londyn, CEO of ShopAddiKt

Portland, OR (PRWEB) July 09, 2013 – First lets discuss the definition of Beautiful: According to Merriam-Webster: 1- Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically 2- Of a very high standard; excellent. So based on this definition, obviously beauty is in the eyes or senses of the beholder as it come in various forms for every […]

29 Jun, 2013

Just worrying about being stressed can make you ill, reports Hypnotension

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London, UK (PRWEB UK) 29 June 2013 – Hypnotension reports news of new research published this week showing that stress can raise the possibility of a person having a heart attack by 50% and people who think stress is damaging their health are most at risk. Simply having a negative perception of stress more than […]

26 Jun, 2013

London School of Marketing FREE White Paper for SMEs: How to Market on a Micro Budget

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London, England (PRWEB UK) 24 June 2013 – London School of Marketing has released a new whitepaper, entitled Marketing on a Micro Budget, which sets out a radical approach to self-marketing for small to medium sized businesses. This whitepaper reveals what is achievable on a limited budget and explains the methods which transform the restriction […]

24 Jun, 2013

Critical Thinking, Good Writing Cited as Most Important Skills for Jobseeking College Graduates

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DAVENPORT, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)– June 20, 2013 – Entering one of the most competitive job markets in history, critical thinking and written communications are the most important skills college graduates in business and information technology (IT) programs will need to succeed in the workforce. That finding is part of the inaugural Student Advisory Report, “If I […]

17 Jun, 2013

Too Much Sitting Not Good for Workers’ Health: Study

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SYDNEY, June 17 (Xinhua) — A study has found that for desk- bound office workers, introducing interventions such as sit/stand workstations can reduce sitting time by over an hour each working day — leading to better health. “What we know now is that adults still need their minimum 30 minutes of exercise a day, but […]

28 May, 2013

Nine Budgeting Tips for Summer Travel Savings

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PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)- May 22, 2013-As consumers prepare for summer travel after a long winter and a chilly spring, Citizens Bank is recommending 9 Budgeting Tips for Summer Travel Savings. According to AAA, the summer travel season begins this weekend, when 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles from home over the Memorial […]

19 May, 2013

First Dating Site Catering to Over-60 Senior Citizens Launched

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(PRWEB) May 18, 2013 – A dating site catering to over 60 senior citizens has been launched by Successful Match Inc on May 13 to help the over 60 group find love & companionship again. According to Successful Match, the original service provider powering online dating sites, Over60dating.org is the first online dating site catering […]

18 May, 2013

Deluxe Reveals Unique “DNA” of America’s Small Business Owners

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ST. PAUL, Minn.– (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 16, 2013  — Small businesses (SMB) have long been seen as the nation’s economic engine – but what really makes that engine run? A new, independent survey has found that SMB owners share several distinct attributes – a sort of unique “DNA” – that help them live their […]

7 May, 2013

CIO Survey: Tech Gadgets Contributing to Decline in Workplace Etiquette

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MENLO PARK, Calif., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Technology is one of the most effective ways to bring people together at work, but it may also be causing a digital divide, a new Robert Half Technology survey of chief information officers (CIOs) suggests. Sixty-four percent of CIOs said higher use of mobile gadgets such as […]

1 May, 2013

FREE Download: Survey Reveals Top Reasons for Family Holiday Stress

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AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– April 29, 2013 – According to a special family travel edition of the Vacation Rental Marketplace report from HomeAway® – the online marketplace of vacation rentals – 56 percent of Americans say they find components of taking a family vacation stressful. Even worse, 46 percent admitted stress actually prevents them from enjoying the […]

1 May, 2013

Mother’s Day Gifts: What Moms Want, and What They Get, Doesn’t Line Up, Survey Reveals

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 – Gifts.com, the gift advice site with 5 million visits per month, conducted a survey of more than 1,000 American women to set the record straight on what Mother’s Day gifts are doomed and which are destined for greatness. The survey explored what mothers want, what their children […]

17 Apr, 2013

Technology Fueling Workers’ Desire for More Choice, Flexibility and Mobility

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DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new survey has found that technology is fueling workers’ desire for more choice on the job, including greater flexibility and mobility. In a survey of more than 1,000 people in the United States and Canada, 61 percent want to use a more mobile device than a desktop while at work. Additionally, a third […]

17 Apr, 2013

Facebook Etiquette at Work: Sharing Personal Info, Opinions Pose Career-Risks

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SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–17 April 2013 – Employees who share personal information and opinions on Facebook are in danger of risking job security and jeopardizing workplace relationships, according to a recently released survey conducted by Fierce, Inc., leadership development and training experts. Nearly one in three employees have witnessed or know of a coworker reprimanded for an […]

17 Apr, 2013

FREE Download: Report says Older Australians, Especially Home Owners, Want to Age at Home

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Canberra, 17 April 2013 – Over 90% of older Australians intend to stay in their current accommodation rather than move to aged care or move at all, and this intent is strongest among older people who own their own homes, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The […]

13 Apr, 2013

Chinese scientists find egg white may help lower blood pressure

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2013-04-12 (English.news.cn) – Scientists offered new evidence Tuesday that a component of egg whites, already popular as a substitute for whole eggs among health-conscious consumers concerned about cholesterol in the yolk, may have another beneficial effect in reducing blood pressure. Their study was part of the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical […]

9 Apr, 2013

Study Links 180,000 Global Deaths to Sugary Drinks

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Source: Turkishpress.com. Published: 3/19/2013 — Researchers reported Tuesday that they have linked 180,000 obesity-related deaths worldwide to sugary drinks, including about 25,000 adult Americans. Overall, 1 in 100 deaths of obese people globally can be blamed on too many sweetened beverages, according to a study presented at an American Heart Association scientific conference in New […]

6 Apr, 2013

A Few Tips on How to Age Gracefully

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Source: Amelia House, a senior living community — If getting a few gray hairs sends you running for the hills – and to your local hair salon – it may be time to take a different view on getting older. We all feel the effects of aging, from body aches and wrinkles […]

5 Apr, 2013

10 Things to Never Do on Facebook if You Are in a Relationship

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 03, 2013 – Now that you’re in a happy, healthy relationship, there are some Facebook rules that need following to ensure it stays that way. eHarmony Advice: 10 things to never do on Facebook if you are in a relationship: 1. Hide things from your spouse or significant other. If you […]

3 Apr, 2013

Agoda.com Celebrates Sinhalese New Year with Great Sri Lanka deals

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Singapore (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 – Agoda.com, part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering new deals on the striking island of Sri Lanka to celebrate the Sinhalese New Year, a major event for the ethnic population and the biggest holiday of the year. Similar to other astrologically-determined New Year celebrations in Southeast Asia, such […]

2 Apr, 2013

“Retail Therapy” Survey: What American Men and Women Buy to Improve their Mood

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ebates.com, the pioneer and leader in online cash back shopping, today announced results from its Retail Therapy survey that found more than half (51.8%) of Americans shop and spend money to improve their mood, including 63.9% of women and 39.8% of men. One out of three (39.2%) American women believe retail therapy improves […]

21 Mar, 2013

Insider’s Guide to Teaching English Abroad Released

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2013 – For those job seekers who are looking to reinvent their career and would like to get paid to travel, EnglishMouth.com, founded by an experienced ESL teacher, has launched an e-guide that teaches how to start a new career teaching English overseas. Because English is the “world’s language,” […]

19 Mar, 2013

DHL Power Bike: Staff Exercises For New Sustainable Business Milestone

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HONG KONG, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — DHL Express, the international express services provider, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), jointly unveiled in Hong Kong today the innovative DHL Power Bike, the first electricity-generating exercise bicycles for logistics operations use in Hong Kong. Developed in partnership with HKUST School of Engineering, the […]

9 Mar, 2013

FREE Download: Survey On U.S. Employers’ Response to Shifting Health Care Landscape

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– March 07, 2013 – Employers remain committed to providing active employee health care benefits in the near future, according to findings from the annual Towers Watson/National Business Group on Health (NBGH) Employer Survey on Purchasing Value in Health Care, but are responding to changes influenced in part by health care reform with […]

6 Mar, 2013

Study: Adults With Learning Disabilities Must be Listened to on Abuse

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CARDIFF, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Society must be better at listening, believing and doing something when people with learning disabilities say they’ve been abused. That is the message to come out of a unique piece of research undertaken by adults with learning disabilities. Launched today, 6th March, by the Unit for Development in Intellectual […]

4 Mar, 2013

U.S. Housewares Company Forecasts Kitchen Trends For 2013

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ROSEMONT, Ill., March 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — World Kitchen, which claims to be America’s leading housewares company, forecasts kitchen and dinner table trends as the 2013 International Home and Housewares Show commences today in Chicago.  Highlighting style and functionality, the family of World Kitchen brands delivers on-trend solutions to consumers this year. “A new year […]

27 Feb, 2013

Leadership Traits Influenced by Behaviour As a Spouse: Relationship Expert Hellen Chen

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(PRWEB) February 26, 2013 – In early February, relationship expert and management consultant Hellen Chen completed a workshop advising CEOs and executives on how to increase the quality of their life outside the workplace – namely their social life. For years as a business management consultant, Chen had traveled around the world and been invited […]

27 Feb, 2013

Expert Testifies Same-Sex Marriage Would Have Negative Effects on Children

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– February 26, 2013 – Coalition to Protect Children and Marriage today said that testifying before the House Executive Committee in Springfield today, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, a nationally known marriage expert stated: “Marriage is adult society’s institutional structure for protecting the legitimate interests of children. Without this public purpose, we would not […]

23 Feb, 2013

UK Research: Working Longer Hours Can Lead To An Affair

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(PRWEB UK) 22 February 2013 – Spending more hours in the office is leading to a rise in affairs in the workplace according to a recent study by Notatwork.co.uk and married dating site IllicitEncounters.com. The research revealed that people who regularly worked over 45 hours a week are almost 5 times more likely to embark […]

21 Feb, 2013

Top 3 Tips on How Dancing Can Help Improve Any Child’s Life

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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 16, 2013 – Dance Pizazz is aware of the alarming childhood obesity rates in the U.S. According to WebMD.com (http://children.webmd.com/guide/obesity-children), one in five children is currently either overweight or obese. The reasons for these rates are a combination of reasons, including inactivity. Not all children have the desire to be […]

5 Jan, 2013

The Future of Books? Barnes & Noble Reports 11% Holiday Sales Drop

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NEW YORK- January 03, 2013-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today reported holiday sales for the nine-week holiday period ending December 29, 2012. The Retail segment, which consists of the Barnes & Noble bookstores and BN.com businesses, had revenues of $1.2 billion, decreasing 10.9% over the prior year. This decrease was attributable to an […]

5 Jan, 2013

Four Secrets for Selling/Finding the Right Travel Insurance in 2013

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St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) January 04, 2013 – Travel insurance can save travelers from huge financial losses when unexpected events throw a wrench in plans. Any experienced traveler is bound to have horror stories about travel disasters that could have been minimized if a travel insurance policy had been purchased. The experts at travel insurance […]

5 Jan, 2013

Smaller, More Versatile Boats Spur U.S. Recreational Sales in 2012

CHICAGO- January 03, 2013-(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. recreational boating industry began to see the tide turn for new power boat sales with an estimated ten percent increase in 2012, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Early projections indicate the industry will see additional increases in 2013 by as much as 5-10 percent. This level […]

5 Jan, 2013

Top 2012 Brand Strategies: “Innovation While Embracing Cause and Humour”

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-January 04, 2013 -(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ace Metrix®, the new standard in television and video analytics, today announced the top TV brand advertisers and ads of 2012. Brand of the Year honors went to 16 advertisers, in 15 categories, which earned the highest average Ace Score for their body of work in 2012. In addition, […]

30 Dec, 2012

Hays Japan Talent Trends for 2013: Outbound Growth Reshaping Talent Management

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Tokyo, Dec 11, 2012 – (JCN Newswire) – According to Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK (“Hays”), Japan’s continuing push for outbound economic growth is fueling changes in the way businesses source and manage talent, and this is expected to continue well into 2013 and beyond. In a switch from new graduate hiring leading to lifetime […]

29 Dec, 2012

Gallup’s Top 10 U.S. Wellbeing Discoveries in 2012

Gallup Polls Media Release

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 28, 2012 — Gallup in 2012 published nearly 100 unique articles about Americans’ health and wellbeing. Through its daily surveys, conducted year-round, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index uncovers new insights and provides the most up-to-date data available on Americans’ mental state, exercise and eating habits, healthcare coverage, physical health, and financial wellbeing. The […]

25 Dec, 2012

FREE Download: 2012 Online Marketing Survey & 2013 Predictions Report

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Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) December 24, 2012 – Think Big Online ran an online marketing survey from November to the first week of December in an effort to understand how businesses are using online marketing. The results of the survey have now been collected and compiled into the 2012 Online Marketing Survey & 2013 Predications Report. […]

13 Dec, 2012

Five Tips to Eliminate Stress This Holiday Season

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ATLANTA-December 11, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–The holidays should be a time of peace and joy, at least according to the seasonal greeting cards. But the holiday season can also be a time of stress, beset by money worries, frenzied to-do lists and family tension. Stress can have a negative impact on your health, resulting in increased blood […]

13 Dec, 2012

Americans Living Longer but Getting Sicker – Survey

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MINNETONKA, Minn.-  December 11, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Americans are living longer due to several medical advances, but unhealthy behavior and preventable illness threaten quality of life, according to United Health Foundation’s 2012 America’s Health Rankings®. While premature, cardiovascular and cancer deaths have declined since 1990 by 18.0 percent, 34.6 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, Americans are experiencing troubling […]

13 Dec, 2012

10 Ways a Vacation Can Help You Live Longer – Travelocity.ca

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TORONTO- December 11, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whether you believe in the Mayan calendar prediction that the world is ending on December 21, 2012, or you’re feeling the pressure of the upcoming holidays, Travelocity.ca wants to help you live life as stress-free as possible. The holidays can bring much joy, but they can also cause great stress, so Travelocity.ca […]

13 Dec, 2012

77% of Brand Marketers Have Blended Work and Personal Lives – Pitney Bowes Survey

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STAMFORD, Conn.-December 11, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Where do you keep your smart phone when your head hits the pillow at night? Is it within arm’s reach or tucked away in another room? According to a survey conducted by Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) at the Direct Marketing Association’s DMA: 2012 Conference & Exhibition, 69 percent of 175 […]

13 Dec, 2012

Twelve Habits For a Healthier 2013

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PASADENA, Calif.-December 12, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kaiser Permanente Southern California wants you to take a 12 minute break and think about how you’re going to achieve total health this New Year to become a better you! Total health means taking care of the mind, body and spirit. How we feel both mentally and spiritually influences our overall […]

13 Dec, 2012

One in Four U.S. Employees Plans to Work During 2012 Holiday Vacation – Survey

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DENVER- December 12, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Holiday vacations usually mean lazy days spent lounging around a fire, eating big dinners with family and friends, and maybe even hitting the slopes or escaping to a secluded tropical beach. But for some it also includes responding to work emails, catching up on lingering projects, and keeping the boss at bay. […]

13 Dec, 2012

In Bad Economy, Cost is All That Counts, Airline Perks Matter Little, Qualtrics Survey Shows

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PROVO, Utah-December 12, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Qualtrics,  a global provider of enterprise data collection and survey software, today released the results of a Holiday Travel Survey that show a continued staggering economy is forcing big discounts to the top of the wish list for this year’s holiday travellers. Qualtrics partnered with Research Now to survey more than […]

12 Dec, 2012

Parents ‘should drink alcohol less in front of their children’ – The Independent

Parents should drink less in front of their children if they want to prevent their offspring becoming binge drinkers, a new report suggests today. The authors of research by the think-tank Demos said it was “not enough” for parents to wait until their children were in bed before opening the bottle, because their interviews suggested […]

9 Dec, 2012

Work/Life Balance Incentives to Become as Coveted as Monetary Perks in 2013

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SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– December 06, 2012 — Fierce, Inc., leadership development and training experts, today announces its predictions for management and business communications for 2013. These predictions are based upon the company’s training experiences with organizations ranging from global Fortune-level businesses to startups and non-profits across the country. Fierce expects to see business communications and leadership methods continue to be dominated by the […]

9 Dec, 2012

College Grads Warned About Their Online Profiles, Digital Baggage Could Hurt Job Chances

AMSTERDAM & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–College graduates in the U.S. who display drunken photos on their social media profiles reduce their chances of securing an interview by 84 percent, AVG Technologies’ latest Digital Diaries study reveals. The study of human resources professionals in the states, also found that more than 90 percent of them search for […]

9 Dec, 2012

UCLA Lists the Hot Jobs for 2013 in the U.S.

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– December 05, 2012 – Some of America’s best jobs for growth, advancement and salary increases in 2013 are in informational technology, engineering, health care, finance, construction, and management, according to recent government and private industry reports. The key to success in 2013 and beyond, according to UCLA Extension, is a sound career […]

9 Dec, 2012

Health Net Offers Ways to Help Make 2013 a Year of Good Health

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 07, 2012 — Leading a healthy lifestyle tops many Americans’ lists of New Year’s resolutions. But exactly what defines good health? As calendars will soon be turning to 2013, Health Net, Inc.(NYSE: HNT) is sharing several important questions and answers that should be reviewed before embarking on any health-improvement program. “We all […]

9 Dec, 2012

Dentsu Announces “2012 Hit Products in Japan”: Smartphones Lead for 3rd Year in a Row

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 07, 2012 –Dentsu Inc. announced today the release of its “2012 Hit Products in Japan” report. Produced as part of a series that has been chronicling hit products since 1985, the latest report examines and generalizes major trends that represented the consumer mindset in 2012. It is based on an Internet survey of […]

9 Dec, 2012

EU Issues e-commerce Warning About Buying Games, Books, Videos or Music On-line

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Brussels, 6 December 2012, European Commission, Press release – Just in time for the holidays and gifts shopping season, the European Commission today publishes the results of an EU wide screening of websites selling games, books, videos and music which can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device. The check shows that over 75% […]

8 Dec, 2012

An 116-Year-Old’s Secrets for Longevity

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12/6/2012 (Source: AARP Blog) – Besse Brown Cooper, who passed away at age 116 on Dec. 4 in Georgia, was remarkable not just because she was the oldest person on the planet, but because she was for long one of the healthiest. Cooper, who was born in 1896 in Tennessee and lived in a log cabin […]

6 Dec, 2012

Advice Website Cites Three Most Common Travel Scams

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(PRWEB) December 05, 2012 – A2Z Vacations offers tips and advice to help its members make the most of their experiences throughout the year. This time of the year can be especially difficult. As top destinations fill with tourists from around the world, they also fill with less than honest people out to take advantage […]

6 Dec, 2012

Browsers/Apps More Popular than Swipe/Tap Method for Mobile Holiday Purchasing

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Worthington, OH (PRWEB) December 05, 2012 – Not only will holiday shoppers be using smartphones and tablets for “showrooming” this holiday season—many also plan to make purchases directly from their devices. Just under half of Mobile Users (45.0%) say they are somewhat or very likely to make a purchase this holiday season using a mobile […]

6 Dec, 2012

Social Cruise Review Website First to Offer “Verified Reviews”

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New York City (PRWEB) December 05, 2012 – Cruiseline.com, the  social cruise review website community allowing consumers to post and read reviews as well as interact with each other in forums about cruise-related topics, was launched today. Cruiseline.com boasts 36,000 current reviews of which 18,000 are verified cruise reviews. Verified cruise reviews offer consumers objective, […]