6 Dec, 2012

Study Shows National Aquarium Generates $319.6m in economic impact for Baltimore, Maryland, District of Columbia

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Baltimore, Maryland (PRWEB) December 05, 2012 – National Aquarium continues to be a major economic force for the Baltimore City, the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, supporting $319.6 million in annual economic impact and 3,347 jobs as evidenced in a 2012 economic impact study conducted by Sage Policy Group, Inc. (Sage) that […]

5 Dec, 2012

Agoda Launches New App for iPad

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Singapore (PRWEB) December 04, 2012 – Hotel booking website Agoda.com, part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has built on the success of its iPhone app with the release of its iPad app, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple’s groundbreaking portable tablet. Available now for free in the iTunes store, the iPad app lets […]

4 Dec, 2012

Holiday Smartphone Buying and Safety Tips for Parents

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smartphones are sure to top many teens’ and tweens’ holiday wish lists. According to Nielsen, American teenagers between 13 and 17 years old demonstrate the most dramatic increase in U.S. smartphone adoption, growing from 36 percent of teens who own mobile phones saying they owned a smartphone in July 2011 to 58 […]

4 Dec, 2012

Eight habits that accelerate brain aging – People’s Daily Online

According to Doctor of Medicine Kato Toshinori, a famous Japanese expert in brain image diagnosis, the following bad habits will threaten to strain the brain and accelerate its aging. Read the rest: Eight habits that accelerate brain aging – People’s Daily Online.

1 Dec, 2012

Camera Insurance – Top Tips for Using a Camera Abroad

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(PRWEB UK) 30 November 2012 — With winter upon us, the Camera Insurance team were discussing holidays, and how often people take cameras abroad with them. Whilst getting great photographs of a trip is important, it is also important to remember some basic safety advice. Here are some top tips to protecting photography equipment whilst […]

1 Dec, 2012

Health Insurance Advisory for India’s USA-Bound Worldwide Visitors

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 30, 2012 – India Network Foundation, sponsor of Accident and Sickness Insurance programs for visitors to the US, announced today a travel alert to seniors visiting abroad to carefully review contract language to ensure the highest level of medical insurance claims when visiting the United States. A recent examination of India […]

1 Dec, 2012

Tips to Avoid Holiday Translation Errors

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Brno, Czech Republic (PRWEB) November 30, 2012 – Online translations have come a long way, but not far enough to send reliable holiday greetings without a little help from Santa’s linguistic elves. With the wrong translation, your holiday messages can quickly become a lump of coal. Translate “happy holidays” from English to French using an […]

1 Dec, 2012

Nine New Model Principles of “Active Aging” Unveiled

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Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) November 30, 2012 — A new model of active aging was introduced today by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) at the ICAA Conference 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 2001, ICAA has led, connected and defined the active-aging industry for the past 11 years. The association’s new, industry-shifting model—the […]

30 Nov, 2012

Booz Allen Lists Top 10 Financial Services Cyber Risk Trends for 2013

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE), November 29, 2012 – Ask any customer what they expect from their bank or financial services firm today, and two words come through loudly and clearly: security and privacy. Commercial and institutional customers have come to expect seamless service, properly cleared transactions and fast, accurate information. But news about major cybersecurity breaches […]

30 Nov, 2012

7 biggest mysteries of human body

Like all other female apes, women’s breasts fill with milk when they have newborn babies to feed. But female humans alone have bloated bosoms at all other times, too. Scientists can’t agree on what ― or who ― our “permanently enlarged breasts” are for. Most evolutionary biologists think breasts serve the purpose of attracting men, […]

29 Nov, 2012

Reading, Writing and Playing Games May Help Aging Brains Stay Healthy

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CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Mental activities like reading and writing can preserve structural integrity in the brains of older people, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). While previous research has shown an association between late-life cognitive activity and better mental acuity, […]

29 Nov, 2012

Fetal Alcohol Exposure Affects Brain Structure in Children

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CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Children exposed to alcohol during fetal development exhibit changes in brain structure and metabolism that are visible using various imaging techniques, according to a new study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Alcohol use by expectant mothers can lead to problems […]

24 Nov, 2012

US$5,000 App Challenge Targets Increased Socio-Economic Inclusion

International Telecommunications Union

Dubai, 22 November, 2012 – A cash prize of USD 5,000 is offered to the winner of a new ITU Application Challenge seeking to uncover apps extending the reach of mobile health, mobile money, e-learning, e-government and intelligent transport systems. The ICT Innovation Application Challenge aims to promote sustainable, equitable economic growth in emerging economies by unearthing […]

17 Nov, 2012

Tips From Bangkok’s Best Tailor: 5 Defining Factors to Look Good In A Suit

Raja Gulati

Dressing well isn’t calculus. Yet many men are bad at it. Why this is so is men are missing the basic knowledge about it and the audacity to not be swayed by recent fad. Having said that let’s look into what the 5 critical defining factors are: Good fit. Without a doubt, this is the […]

10 Nov, 2012

2012 Taiwan Cycling Fest Highlights New National Transport System

Tourism Bureau, Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)– November 08, 2012 — Since 2010, the government has actively organized a series of activities for two  Taiwan Cycling Festivals. It has  converted the fruits of a new transportation system – namely an extensive network of bicycle paths – into a new tourism resource. To help the world learn that Taiwan is […]

9 Nov, 2012

Hilton Worldwide To Undertake First “Annual Global Week of Service”

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MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 08, 2012 – Between November 11 – 18, Hilton Worldwide team members across 90 countries and territories will celebrate the company’s first Global Week of Service. This event will feature hundreds of projects around the globe and unite the company’s approximately 300,000 team members in more than 3,900 locations in their passion […]

4 Nov, 2012

New Report Details Web Tracking in Politics

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November 01, 2012, WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) released its latest report, Web Crawlers: How Candidates and Political Groups Track You Online. New research by CREW found visitors to the websites of the presidential candidates, party committees, and top-spending outside groups in 2012 are being tagged by dozens of sophisticated […]

2 Nov, 2012

Six-Point Plan to Help Small Businesses Boost Brand in New Economy

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Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) October 31, 2012 – As the year winds down, most businesses will spend these final weeks scrutinizing over revenue growth, operation expenditures and other financial factors. In short, the 4th Quarter represents final exam time for companies – and in many cases – the strength of their marketing in 2012 could determine […]

31 Oct, 2012

Lexus Launches Global Award for Next Generation of Innovators

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Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2012 – (JCN Newswire) – Lexus announces the launch of the Lexus Design Award, an international design competition targeting next generation of innovators around the world. The Lexus Design Award is aimed to provide an opportunity for innovators to work with a world-famous designer as a mentor to create prototypes […]

31 Oct, 2012

UPS Expects to Deliver 300 Packages/Second on Peak Holiday Season Day

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 29, 2012 /CNW/ – UPS (NYSE: UPS) is preparing to deliver more than half a billion packages around the world this holiday season, an all-time record for the global logistics giant. In the month leading up to Christmas, UPS expects to deliver 527 million packages surpassing last year’s record of 480 million. […]

31 Oct, 2012

Contingency Planning: Free Guide to Protecting Against Data Loss

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OSHKOSH, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 30, 2012 – Contingency planning: A guide to managing your company’s data is this month’s Blue Paper and podcast and infographic from promotional products retailer 4imprint. It offers meaningful advice about data storage and data backup strategies. It doesn’t matter if your company is goods or service-oriented —- information is the […]

30 Oct, 2012

Political Discussions in Workplace Cause Co-worker Tension: Survey

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SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 25, 2012 – An overwhelming 78.1 percent of workers who participated in a new survey conducted by Fierce, Inc., leadership development and training consultants, claim that political discussions in the office are detrimental to professional relationships, causing tension among coworkers. Of those respondents, 26.6 percent claim political conversations temporarily harm or even […]

28 Oct, 2012

High-Profile Backlash Against ‘Body Shaming’ a Welcome Trend

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October 24, 2012 EDMONDS, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A publication for plus-size models recently joined a chorus of prominent women who have been criticizing the practice of “body shaming,” and the magazine’s actions could be another step in the direction of reducing the prevalence of eating disorders in the U.S., according to Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The […]

28 Oct, 2012

Research Finds Serious Gap Between Executives’ Knowledge Of Social Media and Its Use at Their Companies

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October 25, 2012, STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Less than a third of companies today use social media to support their corporate strategy and risk management practices, according to new research conducted by Stanford University’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance, the Center for Leadership Development and Research at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and The Conference Board. […]

28 Oct, 2012

Survey Shows U.S. Gen-Xers Becoming More Frugal But Remaining Positive

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October 23, 2012, CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Generation X, those born after the post World War II baby boomers, generally has a positive outlook on the economy, but that doesn’t mean they are free spenders. In fact, they are more frugal than baby boomers and seniors, according to SymphonyIRI’s Q3 2012 MarketPulse™, the ongoing survey series that analyzes […]

28 Oct, 2012

Two-Thirds of Nations Experience Reputation Decline in 2012 Nation Brands Index

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The world’s most highly regarded countries continue to lead in global image, but the troubled world economy has also left its mark, with two-thirds of measured nations suffering declines in their reputation over the past year. These are among the results from the 2012 Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI), an annual global […]

28 Oct, 2012

How To Protect Your Family from Online Predators This Holiday Season

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October 23, 2012, PENNINGTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This holiday season, the Family iBoard® – a private social network designed to keep families connected no matter where they live – reminds families to keep online safety top of mind as consumers spend more time on social networks to plan holiday gatherings, and chronicle them by sharing photos and […]

28 Oct, 2012

Final U.S. Presidential Debate Generates Firestorm of Abusive Comments in Social Media

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October 23, 2012 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An analysis of social media discussions during the final Presidential Debate tonight shows that channels are dominated by insulting, profane comments about both candidates. Conducted by Impermium, the leader in user-generated content protection for websites and social media destinations, the analysis demonstrated that a small number of very vocal […]

28 Oct, 2012

Lifestyle Index Points to Steady Increase in U.S. Consumer Spending

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October 24, 2012, WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chase today released the third quarter (Q3) 2012 findings of the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, a quarterly barometer of consumer trends based on aggregated Chase Freedom cardholder spending data. According to the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, overall cardholder spending increased 4 percent in Q3 of 2012, compared to the same […]

28 Oct, 2012

U.S. Consumers Have Saved for Holiday Shopping, But Seek Value for Dollar: Accenture Survey

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October 24, 2012 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The majority of U.S. consumers – 51 percent – have already made their holiday shopping plans this year and say they will be buying gifts with cash that they have set aside specifically for the holidays, according to Accenture’s (NYSE: ACN) annual consumer holiday shopping study. The Accenture Holiday Shopping […]

27 Oct, 2012

U.S. Dental Association Survey: Kids Get “Too Much Candy” At Halloween

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October 24, 2012 SEATTLE & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Dental Association (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced the results of a new survey targeting trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13) in the U.S., looking at kids’ views and perceptions of Halloween. Approximately 94% of all American children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65% of them consider Halloween […]

27 Oct, 2012

Ameritrade Survey: Investors Rank Their Confidence – or Lack Thereof – in the Stock Market

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October 25, 2012 OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The economy, market performance and fiscal spending are the issues weighing the heaviest on retail investors’ confidence in the stock market today, according to the latest Investor Sentiment Poll released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NYSE:AMTD). Surprisingly, market “glitches,” which have received ample media coverage, were largely ignored by investors […]

27 Oct, 2012

IDeaS Cornell Revenue Management Scholarships for Six Hospitality Professionals

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October 23, 2012 MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDeaS Revenue Solutions, a provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting to the hospitality industry, has awarded six hospitality professionals with the fall 2012 IDeaS Cornell Revenue Management Scholarship. Currently in its fourth year, the scholarship program with The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration is designed to […]

27 Oct, 2012

Survey Reveals Top Five Strategies for Student Success Guide for Parents

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October 23, 2012 SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–School Improvement Network, a provider of teacher effectiveness resources and training, today released the results of the company’s latest national survey titled, “Top 5 things Parents Should Know to Ensure Student Success.” Over 7,000 K-12 educators responded and revealed an overwhelming consensus of five essentials parents should know to […]

14 Oct, 2012

Survey Shows Social Sites Edging Out Face-to-Face Contact for Generating Business

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MENLO PARK, Calif. , Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Members of the C-suite are skipping the in-person meet-and-greet in favor of networking online, a new survey shows. Forty-five percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed for a Robert Half Management Resources survey said they now prefer to cultivate business relationships via social networking. One-quarter of CFOs […]

11 Oct, 2012

New Book Set to Fuel Debate Over CEO Pay:Performance Ratio

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–October 10, 2012 —  Are CEOs paid for their performance? They should be, says Executive Pay at a Turning Point, Demonstrating Pay for Performance & Other Best Practices in Corporate Governance. Written by the partners and consultants of Pay Governance, LLC, an independent executive compensation advisory firm, this new book finds close alignment […]

11 Oct, 2012

Unhappiness at Work – Too Difficult to Overcome?

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Canberra, Comcare Media release – 10 Oct 2012 — Dreading coming to work and stressing out at the prospect of another day of unhappiness in the workplace is one of the reasons for an increasing number of mental health claims in Australia. Comcare mental stress claims at work have increased by 23 per cent since […]

9 Oct, 2012

India Proposes Free Supply of Essential Medicines to People

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 03-October, 2012 – The Government of India has proposed an initiative for free supply of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in the country aiming to provide affordable health care to the people by reducing out of pocket expenses for medicine. This initiative will promote rational use of medicines […]

9 Oct, 2012

World Congress of Religions on Swami Vivekananda’s 150th Birth Anniversary

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Institute of World Religions of the Washington Kali Temple, Burtonsville, MD and The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, Chicago, announced the holding of World Conference of Religions 2012 in Washington, DC from 30 November 2012 to 2 December 2012. Dr. Pradip Ghosh, an eminent educator, Philanthropist, and co-convener […]

9 Oct, 2012

Gallup Poll: Germans Exercise More Than Britons, But Eat Less Healthy

by Anna Manchin

BRUSSELS October 8, 2012, Gallup News release — Germans score slightly better than Britons on the Gallup-Healthways Healthy Behavior Index, which measures four elements of a healthy lifestyle. Germany’s lead on the index, however, is primarily due to German women, who score six points higher than UK women and 11 points higher than German men. […]

7 Oct, 2012

Top 3 Things the U.S. Presidential Debate Can Teach Job Seekers

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IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 04, 2012-CareerBliss, an online career community helping people find happiness at every step in their careers, shares the top three lessons from the 2012 presidential debate for job seekers and those looking to improve their career. At the first of the three debates, President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Governor Mitt Romney […]

3 Oct, 2012

AirPlus Report Sees More Corporate Travel Hotel Bookings in 2013

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ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In this month’s edition of The Wire…from AirPlus, nearly half of the corporate travel managers who responded to a late summer survey by AirPlus expect to see an increase in hotel room nights in 2013. Forty-five percent of those surveyed expect their company’s total hotel nights to increase, while 44 percent expect their […]

3 Oct, 2012

8 In 10 Jobseekers Search For Jobs Whilst At Work – Research

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(PRWEB UK) 2 October 2012 – Job hunting can be a time consuming process and those that work full time may find it difficult to give finding a new position the full attention that it is required. The research finding such a high number of jobseekers searching for jobs whilst they are at work does […]

3 Oct, 2012

How Qantas’ Re-Timed Connection Flights in Asia Will Benefit Consumers

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Melbourne, Au (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 – In its weekly video blog, Business Travel Management goes over important benefits that the Qantas-Emirates partnership will offer to consumers. Aside from the expected benefits of redeeming and earning frequent flyer points across both airlines, BTM also goes over the implications of re-timed flight connections in Asia and […]

3 Oct, 2012

Sitting For Long Causes Lower Back Pain: What Can Be Done?

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Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 – Lower back pain seems to be at the top of the list for a lot of first time personal training clients. According to Portland personal trainer Kisar Dhillon (pictured), one of the biggest key factors when questioning potential clients is that a lot of them sit for long […]

3 Oct, 2012

Turkish-born Poet Offers Insight to “Universal Oneness”

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 – “During the last two years a stream of over 50 poems came through me reflecting the Universal Truth,” explains author and poet Ozay Oktay. Now, having the opportunity to reach out to others with his inspiring prose, Oktay comes forth with his new book, “ONENESS: Awakening of the […]

28 Sep, 2012

Australia Releases Tips for Safe Bank Transactions via Smartphones, Tablets

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Canberra, September 26 2012 ( Australian Bankers’ Association-Australian Federal Police Joint Media Release) – Banks and police have produced some handy information to help people safely bank and transact with their smartphones and tablets. The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have prepared a fact sheet: “Banking on the go – […]

22 Sep, 2012

Free Download: Nielsen Research on African-American Consumers

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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)- September 21, 2012 – A consumer group which continues to experience population growth, has unique generational behavioral trends and characteristics, and a projected buying power of $1.1 trillion by 2015, African-Americans are still a viable market segment full of business opportunities, according to the African-American Consumers: Still Vital, Still Growing 2012 Report released […]

22 Sep, 2012

Free Download: Handbook to Help Negotiate Better Hotel Deals

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)- September 19, 2012 -The Global Hospitality Group® today announced the publication of the 2nd edition of The HMA Handbook, a practical guide for hotel owners, developers, investors and lenders negotiating, re-negotiating or terminating hotel management agreements (HMAs). Co-authored by Group Chairman, Jim Butler and Partner and Senior Member of the Group, Robert […]

21 Sep, 2012

Seven Mistakes Businesses Make When Planning for Emergencies

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CINCINNATI – September 18, 2012 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–According to a 2012 study of more than 1,300 U.S. workers, 75 percent of employees believe their company is not well-prepared for a natural disaster1. Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), a leader in first-aid and safety products, today announced seven mistakes businesses make during emergency planning in recognition of […]

15 Sep, 2012

As U.S. Workforce Ages, So Does Workplace Generational Harmony, Survey Shows

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE) – September 13, 2012 – Despite a demographic shift that is making the nation’s workforce older, a national survey commissioned by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) finds that working Americans from different generations – Baby Boomers and their Gen X and Millennial counterparts – value each other in the […]

15 Sep, 2012

Depression Hits Adults Aged 65+ More When Other Chronic Conditions Are Present

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MINNETONKA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE) – September 13, 2012 – The impact of depressive symptoms is often greater among people with one or more chronic conditions or health concerns, according to a new study by AARP Services, Inc. (ASI), a wholly owned, taxable subsidiary of AARP, and UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company. The study, “The […]

15 Sep, 2012

Western Business Performance Coach Proves That Eastern Ways are Best

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Performance coach Erin Owen; who has consulted with and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and private individuals from more than 10 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia; has released her first book: Refuel, Recharge, and Re-energize: The Conscious Entrepreneur’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Time […]

15 Sep, 2012

Gallup Poll: Women Better at Using Their Strengths Throughout the Day

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 12, 2012) Gallup News — The majority of American adults say they are not able to use their strengths to do what they do best throughout the day — with 57% saying they use them for six hours or fewer each day. About one in four report that they use their strengths […]

7 Sep, 2012

Univ of Toronto Study: Morning People are Happier Than Late-Nighters

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Sparta, NJ (PRWEB) September 06, 2012 – A new study from the University of Toronto suggests what many suspected all along; that morning risers are happier than their late night counterparts and have a more positive and upbeat outlook. The results, which entailed the habits of two groups, young adults and older adults, also identified […]

6 Sep, 2012

Innovations in Onboard Meal Menus Drives Global In-Flight Catering Services Market

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) September 03, 2012 – As the competition heats up in the airline industry to attract and retain passengers, various airlines are devising innovative strategies that differentiate them from competitors and simultaneously allow them to operate at lower costs. In this direction, services provided in-flight remain pivotal in offering unique flight experiences, […]

6 Sep, 2012

Shrinking U.S. Middle Class Threatens Economic Growth, Says Financial Newsletter

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New York, NY (PRWEB) September 04, 2012  – According to Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential, the American middle-class segment is shrinking, as it currently makes up about 51% of the U.S population, compared to 61% in 1971. As Lombardi notes, economic growth occurs when there is a rising demand for goods and services, […]

6 Sep, 2012

Cultural Awareness Author Offers Key To Calming Hostilities In Afghanistan

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(PRWEB) September 04, 2012  – CNN reports while U.S. commander General John Allen blames the latest string of insider attacks by members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) against Western troops on shortened tempers due to Ramadan and the oppressive August heat, the Afghan government complains that foreign troops continually ignore key aspects of […]

6 Sep, 2012

Higher Fees Spell Changes For U.K. Students Planning Gap Year Break

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Brighton, UK (PRWEB UK) 4 September 2012 — A-level results day – and, for many, the days that follow – is a particularly stressful time for A-level students. This year, faced with higher university fees and changes to the admissions system, an increased number of young people found themselves chasing fewer places through Clearing and […]

6 Sep, 2012

Small London Travel Firm Taps India’s Best Homestays, Guest Houses, B&Bs

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London, UK (PRWEB UK) 3 September 2012 – A new breed of independent travellers to India are using a small London travel company called Home & Hospitality to tap into local knowledge, handpicked homestays, bed & breakfasts and trusted guides to create bespoke and culturally authentic travel experiences and tours in India. Independent travellers in […]

6 Sep, 2012

Five Unique Uses For Smartphones

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 01, 2012  – Technological developments have transformed what’s possible with smartphones, but sometimes even these gadgets are used for jobs outside of the norm. Gadget insurance brand, Protect Your Bubble, reveals its list of the five most unconventional uses for mobile phones: 1.    A medical guide for life saving surgery A British […]

6 Sep, 2012

Study Reveals Differences Between Men and Women Leaders

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Omaha, NE (PRWEB) September 01, 2012  – Quantum Workplace released a 2012 leadership research study revealing the public perceptions of men’s and women’s leadership skills. It’s been well established that significant employment and income gaps exist between men and women leaders, yet a connection has not been drawn between these gaps and each group’s leadership […]

30 Aug, 2012

Business Travel Paperwork Wastes Time, Hits Productivity – Survey

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LONDON-August 30, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–A YouGov survey commissioned by Concur of over 1,000 UK business travellers surveyed reveals the major pain points associated with business travel and the extent to which these factors affect employee satisfaction and productivity. Business travel is a significant part of employees’ job function with over one half of those surveyed travelling […]

29 Aug, 2012

New Model Sought to Drive Sales as ‘Deal Fatigue’ Sets in

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MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.-28 Aug 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Deal fatigue” appears to be slowing consumer enthusiasm for daily deal sites such as Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN)—and the Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCBB: ASCC) is working on a new coupon model to offer buyers something different. Although Groupon and its largest competitor, Living Social, have built tremendous market share in the […]

24 Aug, 2012

Corporate Culture Report Reveals a Need For Cultural Transformations

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 23, 2012 — Insigniam, an international management consulting firm, has released a corporate culture report that diagnoses the problems of corporate culture behind many organizations, such as BP, Penn State and Microsoft. These organizations have made the news due to issues with safety and policy, scandal and narrow profit margins. It […]

21 Aug, 2012

App Delivers Real-Time Web and Social Network Content About Visited Spots

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BOULDER, Colo.- August 20, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tagwhat, the mobile tour guide for the world, today announced the launch of the Tagwhat Superslider and Travel Log. With the Tagwhat Superslider, the multimedia stories Tagwhat currently provides to your smartphone about the places around you will be supplemented with real-time feeds from Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare related to […]

21 Aug, 2012

Skyscanner: Five Ways Young People Can Pay for A Gap Year

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EDINBURGH, Scotland–August 17, 2012–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Thousands of young people got their A Level results this week, but thanks to high tuition fees and few job opportunities, it’s no surprise that so many are opting to taking gap years and have fun while they can. Common choices for working abroad include teaching English, fruit-picking in Australia and […]

18 Aug, 2012

Advice For All Those Nearing Retirement: Live Within Your Means

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — More Americans find themselves less prepared for retirement, using their long-term savings to pay today’s bills, and risking a delayed or financially insecure retirement. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”) Consumer Advocate, Eleanor Blayney, CFP says though that even in the face of economic hardship, it’s […]

17 Aug, 2012

American Summer Travel Seen Favouring Road Over Air

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WILMINGTON, Del.-August 15, 2012-(BUSINESS WIRE)–When it comes to spring and summer travel, the open road is still king, according to the latest edition of the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, a barometer of consumer trends based on aggregated Chase Freedom cardholder spending data. While overall spending on travel has remained flat since 2011, road trip purchases, […]

14 Aug, 2012

Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes Towards Mobile Marketing

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – August 14, 2012 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–StrongMail, a provider of email marketing and cross-channel marketing solutions for enterprises, today announced the results of a commissioned mobile marketing survey conducted on its behalf by Forrester Consulting in June 2012. Titled “Consumer Perceptions of Mobile Marketing for StrongMail,” 322 general population consumers responded, providing […]

14 Aug, 2012

The Top 10 Document Management Innovations in History

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CINCINNATI – August 14, 2012 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–To help celebrate its 10-year anniversary as the leading document management provider, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) announced the top 10 innovations in document management throughout history. The list highlights key inventions and developments that have shaped the way information is stored, organized and destroyed throughout history. “The past 10 […]

14 Aug, 2012

Free White Paper Highlights Best Practices for Integrating Short- and Long-Term Disability

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BOSTON – August 13, 2012 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–Seven best practices for integrating short- and long-term disability programs to lower costs for employers and improve service for employees are highlighted in a new Leadership Series white paper published by the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) and sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Benefits. The white paper, […]

14 Aug, 2012

Australian Household Budget Tracker Helps Monitor Spending

Australian Securities & Investments Commission

Canberra, 13 August 2012 – ASIC’s 2012 spending clock estimates the average Australian household will spend $69,166 on general living costs in 2012. This amounts to $1,290 per week.[1] Yet only 54% of people know exactly what their money is spent on. [2] This information supports the release of ASIC’s new suite of tools to […]

13 Aug, 2012

15 Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn’t Ignore

Experts say that men could benefit greatly by being alert to certain cancer symptoms that require a trip to the doctor’s office sooner rather than later. But when it comes to scheduling doctor visits, men are notorious foot-draggers. In fact, some men, would never go to the doctor if it weren’t for the women in […]

13 Aug, 2012

Employee-owners boost success: cleveland.com

There is a proven mechanism currently available to U.S. companies to improve productivity and competitiveness and, in so doing, slow the job exodus. A financial structure exists that has allowed a large number of companies to offer their entire work forces a huge incentive to enhance both productivity and profitability: ESOPs — Employee Stock Ownership […]

13 Aug, 2012

New Social Network to Track Every Time You Help Someone

“We have launched a revolutionary new social network oriented around the concept of Karma, what goes around, comes around,” said Ross Bays, managing director for Karmafied.com. “On what is being called The Karma Network, users create a profile for free, connect with their friends, and then begin granting good or bad karma to everyone they […]

13 Aug, 2012

Track The Scammers Not The Scam, says Verify1st

Online shoppers have been urged to go beyond the established practice of checking websites against known scams if they want to properly protect themselves against online scammers. Online shoppers have a new high-tech tool to fight against online scams. Katrina McKinnon, co-founder of the recently launched Verify1st.com, warns that the ease with which internet scammers […]

12 Aug, 2012

Cheap Flights Website Issues Its List of Top 10 Road Trips

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(PRWEB) August 11, 2012 — InsanelyCheapFlights.com released its list of top 10 road trips today. While it might seem strange that a company selling airline tickets would recommend road trips, the journeys described begin in destinations scattered across the globe. (Editor’s Note: The source of this collection was not stated but it is an interesting […]

11 Aug, 2012

Study Shows How Power Can Go To A Manager’s Head

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NEW YORK August 08, 2012 — (BUSINESS WIRE)–Does focusing managers on the power they wield give rise to bad management? According to new research from professors at NYU Stern and Cornell, managers who have a heightened sense of their power treat others less fairly compared to individuals who see themselves as less powerful. But when […]

8 Aug, 2012

Skyscanner’s Top Ten Roller Coasters Worldwide

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EDINBURGH, Scotland –  August 07, 2012 – (BUSINESS WIRE)–Scream if you want to go faster! To celebrate the 85th birthday of New York’s iconic Coney Island Cyclone, Skyscanner goes full throttle to bring you the most stupendous, stomach-churning rollercoasters on the planet. Fasten your seat belts… 1. Formula Rossa – Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, United […]

8 Aug, 2012

Six in 10 Adults Now Get Physically Active by Walking

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ATLANTA, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Sixty-two percent of adults say they walked for at least once for 10 minutes or more in the previous week in 2010, compared to 56 percent in 2005, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, less than half (48 percent) of […]

8 Aug, 2012

New “Science of Honesty” Study Links Truthfulness to Wellness

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ORLANDO, Fla. August 4, 2012 (American Psychological Association) — Telling the truth when tempted to lie can significantly improve a person’s mental and physical health, according to a “Science of Honesty” study presented at the American Psychological Association’s 120th Annual Convention. “Recent evidence indicates that Americans average about 11 lies per week. We wanted to […]

1 Aug, 2012

North American eLearning Market to Reach $27.2 billion by 2016

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 31, 2012 – The North American market for online learning products will grow to $27.2 billion by 2016, up from the $21.9 billion reached in 2011, according to a new report by Ambient Insight called, “The North America Market for Self-paced eLearning Products and Services: 2011-2016 Forecast and Analysis.” This is […]

1 Aug, 2012

Food & Hospitality Recruiters Seek Quality, not Quantity of Applicants

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New York (PRWEB) July 31, 2012 – Recent trends in the food and hospitality industry show that hiring managers are looking for quality over quantity when it comes to their applicants. The trend is supported by the latest WyckWyre survey, gathering information from more than 750 of its customers. An overwhelming 94.9% of those surveyed […]

31 Jul, 2012

Survey: Parents Can Track Kids’ Internet Activity on PCs But Not Smartphones

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) July 30, 2012 — McGruff SafeGuard Browser®, a free, fully-featured, Safari-like browser application that blocks inappropriate websites and content accessed via Safari on mobile devices, today announced the results of a survey that measured the amount of time kids spend online on smartphones, and parents’ views on mobile Internet safety and […]

31 Jul, 2012

Four Summer Holiday Activities That Could Damage Your Back

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(PRWEB) July 30, 2012 – As summer draws to a close, some recreational enthusiasts begin to notice that the pain in their back may not be going away. For many who take recreation seriously, some level of pain and soreness is often associated with mere participation. Seattle chiropractic clinic, Belltown Spine and Wellness, understands that […]

28 Jul, 2012

The Dating Game: Survey Reveals Global Singles’ Behaviours, Beliefs

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London (PRWEB UK) 28 July 2012 – Inspired by this year’s global games, match.com, which claims to be the world’s largest dating website, conducted its own international challenge to examine how singles from different cultures match up — or differ — in the dating game. And, in a classic example of British diplomacy and manners […]

27 Jul, 2012

Tips on Staying Safe at Olympics (And Other Big Events in Big Cities)

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LONDON (PRWEB) July 27, 2012  — With the London Olympic Games kicking off at the end of the week, and officials insisting that Olympic security will not be compromised despite the shambles surrounding a private contractor’s failure to provide sufficient guards, visitors are left wondering how safe the London Olympics will be. Victoria Ugarte, travel […]

26 Jul, 2012

Vacation No Cure for Work-Stress Blues: HRD Company Survey

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SEATTLE, July 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Vacations are no longer a cure for the stresses of today’s hectic work life, according to a recently released survey conducted by Fierce, Inc., leadership development and training experts. More than 58 percent of respondents to a survey on issues related to Paid Time Off (PTO) indicated that […]

23 Jul, 2012

U.K. Motorists Institute Survey Seeks Tougher Action on Drink Driving

(PRWEB UK) 23 July 2012 — Eighty per cent of motorists say those who repeatedly drink drive should have their vehicles seized and sold or scrapped, according to a poll by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Fifty per cent think that this should also happen to drivers several times over the limit. The respondents […]

23 Jul, 2012

Media, Research Firms Start Measuring Projected Viewership of Olympics

Satellite and Cable TV Will Be Most Popular, and Women Will Be More Active Than Men on Social Media

23 Jul, 2012

How Workers’ Moods, Stress Factors, Rise and Fall By The Day

by Jim Harter, www.gallup.com

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2012 — For American employees who like their jobs, going back to work on Mondays after the weekend is a much smoother transition than it is for those who don’t. Employees whose work or workplace is less engaging or disengaging experience a significant downgrade in mood going from weekends to weekdays. […]

21 Jul, 2012

Dance Teachers, Nurses Head Professions of Worst Drivers in U.K.

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(PRWEB UK) 20 July 2012 — Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK’s car insurance comparison sites, has today revealed the results of its study into the correlation between driving convictions, annual mileage and occupations. The study, based upon an analysis of over 270,000 recent car insurance quotes, looks at the relationship between over 300 different occupation […]

20 Jul, 2012

We Are Losing Sight of Our Eye Health, Global Opinion Poll Reveals

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ROCHESTER, NY — July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — An eye-opening stat: almost 70 percent of people from around the world would rather give up 10 years of their life, or even sacrifice one of their limbs, than lose their eyesight. Yet less than one third of those polled take the basic steps necessary to preserve […]

30 Jun, 2012

Marketing Survey: Millennials Unlikely To Support Wine-makers That “Try Too Hard”

Napa, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 – Millennials show the least interest towards Millennial targeted wines according to a new national survey conducted by Invictus Marketing, a Napa based interactive marketing agency. The 2012 Millennial Targeted Wines survey report is issued publicly and a copy can be downloaded directly at the Invictus Marketing website. The […]

29 Jun, 2012

Parents: 5 Tips To Protect Kids From Abuse And Violence

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 – Many parents are overwhelmed by fear for their kids, asking how they can protect their children from people like Jerry Sandusky, a former Penn State coach who held a position of respect and power in his community and was recently convicted of 45 counts of child abuse, […]

27 Jun, 2012

10 Tips For a Better Night’s Sleep

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(PRWEB) June 26, 2012 – Not getting enough sleep can leave individuals feeling tired, less-focused, depressed and more‚ but with busier work schedules and more daily stresses, many Americans are finding it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Aware of this growing problem, http://www.liporidpm.com presents the top secrets to a better […]

27 Jun, 2012

Top 50 Most Valuable Latin American Brands 2012

NEW YORK, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Millward Brown, in conjunction with BrandAnalytics and WPP, today announce the inaugural BrandZ Top 50 Most Valuable Latin American Brands. The value of the BrandZ Latam Top 50 is dominated by retail, financial, communication, beer and energy brands. Petrobras, the Brazilian energy giant, topped the ranking with a […]

26 Jun, 2012

Chinese Company Develops New Technology to Evaluate Digital Advertising

BEIJING, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Since the advent of the new media, most marketers have fancied going digital with their campaigns. Investments in digital advertising are increasing in leaps and bounds, though still small compared to traditional TV advertising. Despite increasing at a faster pace, investment in digital media is challenged by key concerns […]

21 Jun, 2012

Most Wanted Features of Dream Aircraft: No Kids, No Kicks

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 19, 2012–(BUSINESS WIRE) — The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is set to take to the UK skies this August, and promises passengers a more pleasurable flying experience with larger windows and LED lighting, but a new survey of over 1000 passengers by Europe’s leading flight comparison site Skyscanner reveals what people really […]