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IBM Watson At Your Service: New Watson Breakthrough Transforms How Brands Engage Today's Connected Consumers

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:21:00 EDT

ARMONK, N.Y. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ushering in a new era of cognitive computing systems, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the IBM Watson Engagement Advisor, a technology breakthrough that allows brands to crunch big data in record time to transform the way they...

Are we driving our kids to unhealthy habits?

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:00 EDT

Active Healthy Kids Canada Releases 2013 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth TORONTO, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - With a steady rise in the use of the car, and a strong decline in kids getting to and from school and after school activities on their own steam, we have to...

LIRS Welcomes Pro-Family Unity Amendments to Senate Immigration Reform Bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:14:00 EDT

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) supports moves by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) to amend the Senate immigration reform bill, S.744, in ways that would strengthen American communities by keeping families intact. "This is...

W&T Offshore to Present at Iberia Capital Partners Oil & Gas Day

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT

HOUSTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) announced today that the Company will be participating in the Iberia Capital Partners Oil & Gas Day in New York on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Tracy Krohn, W&T Offshore's Chairman and CEO, is scheduled to...

ENCOA Perks Up Lives With New Referral & Loyalty Program

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

HOUSTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ENCOA (Energy Company of America) announced today the launch of their new loyalty program called Power Perks Loyalty and Referral Program. ENCOA, known for offering low, locked-in rates and exceptional customer service, wanted to extend their "Power...

Flabby Upper Arms Due to Body Type, Age or Weight Loss May Need More than Diet and Exercise to Tone

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Body type, age or significant weight loss can prevent some women from achieving tight and toned upper arms despite diligent efforts with diet and exercise, but relatively simple surgical options may offer an alternative. (Photo:...

Chico's FAS, Inc. Announces First Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10:00 EDT

FORT MYERS, Fla., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's specialty retailer Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) will host a conference call with security analysts on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 beginning at 8:30 a.m. EDT to review the operating results for the first quarter ended May 4,...

Bank of the West Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the Newport Beach Jazz Festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of the West is once again the presenting sponsor of the Newport Beach Jazz Festival, which takes place May 31 through June 2 in Newport Beach, California. The bank is currently in its fifth year as a supporter, and recently...

X-Change Corporation Issues Positive Market Update and Reinforces Existing Outlook Upon Seeing Momentum for Support and Industry Changes

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Change Corp. (NASDAQ OTC: XCHC), a U.S. Company specializing in cannabinoid formulation-based health solutions is very pleased to issue a positive market update as many states and countries make progress in their cannabinoid...

BayScribe Uses Technology to Address Clinical Documentation and Coding Weaknesses in Preparation for ICD-10

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BayScribe , a leading clinical documentation technology company, today announced a new cloud-based offering aimed at eliminating bottlenecks in the documentation...

Top New York City Business And Education Leaders Gather To Celebrate And Support Public Schools

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PENCIL, the New York City-based nonprofit that improves school and student performance by creating innovative programs that target the intersection of school needs and business expertise, will celebrate three New York City business leaders...

VPT Introduces New Series of Radiation Hardened DC-DC Power Conversion Products for Space Power Systems

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SPACE TECH EXPO -- Today VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE: HEI.A) (NYSE: HEI), announced the availability of a new series of radiation hardened DC-DC power converters, point of load converters, and EMI filters to power space...

Eco Atlantic Provides Interpretation of the Oil Proven in Regional Drilling Results - Source Rocks and High Grade Oil Confirmed in Walvis Basin, Offshore Namibia

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

TORONTO, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. ("Eco Atlantic" or the "Company") (TSX-V: EOG, NSX: EOG) provides technical interpretation of recent oil proven by HRT Participações em Petróleo S.A ("HRT") in the Walvis Basin and announces appointment of...

Argus/IHS McCloskey launch new API 10 coal assessment for Colombia

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:00 EDT

HOUSTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus and business information provider IHS McCloskey Coal today announced a major expansion of their joint coal indexes. Argus and IHS McCloskey Coal have added a new coal price to the...

John Hancock Introduces Industry-first Web-based LTC Sales System

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

BOSTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today John Hancock launched LTC Captivate, its new web-based long-term care (LTC) insurance selling system designed to expand sales opportunities by improving the customer experience and enabling remote selling. LTC Captivate allows financial...

Environmental groups suspend further work with Resolute Forest Products under Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

Commitment to ongoing work with other forestry companies remains strong OTTAWA, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - On the third anniversary of the signing of the historic Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), environmental signatories are suspending further work with Resolute Forest Products....

Cloudpaging Leader Numecent Named Gartner "Cool Vendor" for 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Numecent®, Inc., the cloudpaging leader pioneering friction-free delivery of native applications from the cloud, today announced it has been named a 'Cool Vendor in Client Computing, 20131' by Gartner® Inc. – one of the world's...

MIPS Timing Systems Model MIPS3/MF Ranked #1 in Performance by TimerTrac.com over the Last 7 years

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

HOUSTON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIPS Timing Systems, LLC flagship stock market timing model (MIPS3/MF) was ranked #1 in performance by TimerTrac.com in the 7-year period ending on 12/31/2012. During this time, the MIPS3/MF model trading SPY was up 315%, while its benchmark...

Embark Digital Accelerates Worldwide Fan Excitement At Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Social media, fueled by Embark Digital, will take the pole position at the 2013 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, driving a new generation of motorsports fans to embrace motorsports and a truly special event in the Motor City....

Susser Holdings to Hold Annual Shareholders Meeting Today

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Susser Holdings Corporation (NYSE: SUSS) is holding its Annual Meeting of Shareholders today at 11 a.m. CT in Houston and will be making a brief presentation to attendees. The meeting will not be webcast, but the...