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• How to optimize one-on-one meetings

  03-08-2017 23:00
  In-person meetings are essential to doing business—but how do you get the most out of them?
  To learn more about optimizing one-on-ones, Soapbox polled 1,000 managers and employees across North America.
  [FREE DOWNLOAD: How to boost culture and retention through 'new wave' comms.]Here are the main takeaways from the survey:1. Managers and employees agree that one-on-ones are important. Although one-on-ones are common practice in many organizations, people’s expectations and f
  
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• Peripheral Embolic Protection Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017

  03-08-2017 22:56 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Peripheral Embolic Protection Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017SummaryGlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Peripheral Embolic Protection Devices - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017" provides an overview of Peripheral...
  
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• Stress Relief for Dogs: Wholetones™ "Calming & Soothing Music for Dogs" Album Sits at Number 1 on Billboard's "New Age" Albums Chart

  03-08-2017 22:55 via prnewswire.com
  
  SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog owners who want to calm a stressed dog can listen to Wholetones ™ "Calming & Soothing Music for Dogs" CD, which topped the Billboard charts for New Age albums last week. Billboard also recognized "Wholetones: Chroma," another...
  
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• Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Tests - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017

  03-08-2017 22:54 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Tests - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017SummaryGlobalData's Medical Devices sector report, "Cervical Cancer Diagnostic Tests - Medical Devices Pipeline Assessment, 2017" provides an overview of Cervical Cancer...
  
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• Inspired by brother's illness, 9-year-old girl hosts a lemonade stand Saturday

  03-08-2017 22:52 via prnewswire.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Avery Ranieri isn't just a kid with a lemonade stand. She's a 9-year-old on a mission. Avery wants to help other children like her little brother, Evan Ranieri, who was born with kidney disease and received a kidney transplant...
  
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• Bristow Group Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results

  03-08-2017 22:52 via prnewswire.com
  
  HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported the following results for the three months ended June 30, 2017. All amounts shown are dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise noted: Three Months EndedJune...
  
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• Teamsters Union Stands With Nissan Workers In Mississippi

  03-08-2017 22:51 via prnewswire.com
  
  WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union stands in solidarity with over 3,700 Nissan workers in Mississippi who are voting in their election to join the United Auto Workers today and Friday.The workers are organizing in Canton, one of only three...
  
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• Saul Centers, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Earnings

  03-08-2017 22:51 via prnewswire.com
  
  BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Saul Centers, Inc. (NYSE: BFS), an equity real estate investment trust ("REIT"), announced its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 ("2017 Quarter").  Total revenue for the 2017 Quarter increased to $55.9 million from $...
  
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• Galmed Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of Offering of Ordinary Shares to Existing Investors and Members of the Board of Directors

  03-08-2017 22:51 via prnewswire.com
  
  TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: GLMD) ("Galmed" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of a once-daily, oral therapy for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, and other...
  
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• Monogram Residential Trust Announces Second Quarter 2017 Results

  03-08-2017 22:50 via prnewswire.com
  
  PLANO, Texas, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Monogram Residential Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MORE) ("Monogram" or the "Company"), an owner, operator and developer of luxury apartment communities with a significant presence in select coastal markets, today reported operational and financial results...
  
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• SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Monteverde & Associates PC Announces An Investigation Of General Communication, Inc. - GNCMA

  03-08-2017 22:49 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner at Monteverde & Associates PC, a boutique securities firm headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating General Communication, Inc. ("General Communication" or the...
  
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• Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund Announces Board Approval Of New Advisory Agreement

  03-08-2017 22:49 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Avenue Income Credit Strategies Fund (NYSE: ACP; the "Fund") announced today that its Board of Trustees has approved a new investment advisory agreement with Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited ("AAML"), as well as a sub-advisory agreement and an...
  
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• United States Drug Delivery Devices Market Outlook to 2023 - Central Venous Catheters, Infusion Systems, Needle Free Injections and Metered Dose Inhaler Devices

  03-08-2017 22:48 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Drug Delivery Devices Market Outlook to 2023 - Central Venous Catheters, Infusion Systems, Needle Free Injections and Metered Dose Inhaler DevicesSummaryGlobalData's new report, "United States Drug Delivery Devices Market Outlook to...
  
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• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires GPL Assurance Inc.

  03-08-2017 22:47 via prnewswire.com
  
  ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of GPL Assurance Inc. (GPL), located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1968, GPL is a retail insurance...
  
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• SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Monteverde & Associates PC Announces An Investigation Of Staples, Inc. - SPLS

  03-08-2017 22:46 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner at Monteverde & Associates PC, a boutique securities firm headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Staples, Inc. ("Staples" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: SPLS)...
  
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• Food Automation Market by Type, Function, Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

  03-08-2017 22:46 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "The food automation market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.90%."The global food automation market was valued at USD 8.22 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach a value of USD 12.26 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 6.90%. The food...
  
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• PREIT Achieves Record Leasing Activity

  03-08-2017 22:45 via prnewswire.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today announced record leasing activity demonstrating strong demand for its portfolio of high quality properties.  In the first half of 2017, PREIT leased more space than it did in all of 2016 by 20%.The transactions ex...
  
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• Global Rugged Smartphone Market 2017-2021

  03-08-2017 22:45 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --About Rugged SmartphoneRugged smartphones are designed in such a way that they can withstand shock, dust, rain, cold, high temperature, and many other demanding environments. The only difference between rugged smartphones and standard smartphones is...
  
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• Cargill enters into purchase agreement to acquire Southern States Cooperative, Inc.'s animal feed business

  03-08-2017 22:45 via prnewswire.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill has reached an agreement to acquire the animal feed business of Richmond, Va.,-based Southern States Cooperative, Inc., a move that will help the company better serve its customers in the eastern United States. The transaction is expected...
  
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• Nielsen erwirbt Sportmarketing-Start-up vBrand, das mit KI arbeitet

  03-08-2017 22:44 via prnewswire.com
  
  Plattform von vBrand für maschinelles Lernen fügt Tätigkeit von Nielsen Sports Tempo und Kapazität hinzuNEW YORK, 3. August 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) hat heute den Erwerb von vBrand bekannt gegeben, einem Technologie-Start-up mit Sitz in Israel, das eine Plattform mit...
  
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• MEA Air Conditioner Market By Product Type, By End Use Sector, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012 2022

  03-08-2017 22:41 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Middle East & Africa air conditioners is forecast to exhibit a CAGR of over 12%, in value terms, during 2017-2022. Warm climatic conditions, increasing population base, and rising per capita income are propelling demand for air conditioners in...
  
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• New Pharmaceutical Industry Study Highlights the Role of Medical Affairs in Patient Engagement Programs

  03-08-2017 21:18 via prnewswire.com
  
  CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With the shift in the last decade from a support function to an independent role, Medical Affairs groups in the pharmaceutical industry are now playing a bigger role in companies' patient engagement programs. As part of its involvement...
  
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• Faraday Grid announces strategic investment agreement with Amp

  03-08-2017 21:18 via prnewswire.com
  
  EDINBURGH, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Systems design company Faraday Grid Limited ("FGL") today announced a strategic investment agreement from Amp, a global developer of flexible clean energy.As part of the agreement, Amp has become the principal strategic investor in FGL, a UK co...
  
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• Newsweek Media Group Launches Newsweek Events in the US With Fall 2017 Lineup

  03-08-2017 21:17 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek Media Group, the family of digital-first media brands that start and shape global conversations that matter ("Company"), today announced the U.S. launch of Newsweek Events — the Company's global events business — with a full calendar of...
  
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• Compass Group Sources Sustainable Salmon: An Industry First

  03-08-2017 21:17 via prnewswire.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Group USA today announced a contract for responsibly sourced salmon in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Aggressive plans are in place to roll out contracts nationwide, an industry first.  The contracted salmon is at least equivalent to th...
  
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• Commercial Vehicle Tires - Global Market Outlook (2017-2023)

  03-08-2017 21:16 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Commercial Vehicle Tires market is estimated at $XX million in 2016 and is expected to reach $XX million by 2023 growing at a CAGR of XX% from 2016 to 2023. Growing developments in construction sector, revival...
  
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• Georgia Power Marketplace marks one-year anniversary

  03-08-2017 21:14 via prnewswire.com
  
  ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer marks the one-year anniversary of Georgia Power Marketplace, Georgia Power's innovative direct-to-consumer website featuring the most popular energy saving and smart home products. Since its launch in 2016, more than 35,000 products have...
  
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• Residential Substance Abuse and Mental Health Facilities Market Global Report 2017

  03-08-2017 21:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential substance abuse and mental health facilities provide medical services, room, board, supervision and counseling services to patients suffering from mental illness or substance abuse. Residential mental health and substance abuse...
  
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• Global Smart Labels Market (2017 - 2023)

  03-08-2017 21:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug.3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smart Labels Market is expected to attain a market size of $14.0 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 18.4% during the forecast period. Smart labels have been introduced due to seamless technological integration within the packaging industry. The...
  
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• Global IoT Platform Market 2017-2021

  03-08-2017 21:12 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About IoT Platform IoT is a network of physical devices, machines, and sensors integrated into everyday objects connected to the Internet for effective data communications. It creates smart communication environments such as shopping, smart homes,...
  
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• Court Overturns Montgomery County, MD Pesticide Restrictions, Groups Say Decision Defies Local Authority to Protect Health

  03-08-2017 21:10 via prnewswire.com
  
  ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, a Circuit Court for the state of Maryland struck down key components of the landmark "Healthy Lawns Act" pesticide ordinance passed in Montgomery County, Maryland in 2015. The court's decision, issued by Judge Terrence McGann,...
  
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• THE TEXAS TENORS: RISE Premieres August 2017 on PBS

  03-08-2017 21:09 via prnewswire.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- America's favorite tenors are back with RISE, an all-new concert filmed in stunning 4K resolution at the beautiful Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, TX.  In their second special for PBS, The Texas Tenors follow up their Emmy Award-winning PBS sp...
  
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• Gas Processing Industry Outlook in Former Soviet Union to 2021 - Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of All Operating and Planned Processing Plants

  03-08-2017 21:09 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug.3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas Processing Industry Outlook in Former Soviet Union to 2021 - Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of All Operating and Planned Processing PlantsSummary"Gas Processing Industry Outlook in Former Soviet Union to 2021 - Capacity and...
  
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• IMPORTANT EQUITY ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Lexmark International Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

  03-08-2017 21:07 via prnewswire.com
  IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Khang & Khang LLP (the "Firm") announces the filing of a securities class action lawsuit against Lexmark International Inc. ("Lexmark" or the "Company") (NYSE: LXK). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares between August 1,...
  
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• Opportunities in the Latin American Meat Sector: Analysis of Opportunities Offered by High Growth Economies

  03-08-2017 21:06 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SummaryGlobal Meat sector was valued at US$909.3 Billion in 2016 and is forecasted to record a CAGR of 2.4% during 2016-2021, to reach US$1026 Billion by 2021. Asia Pacific, with a value share of 31% in the global Meat sector in 2016, represents the...
  
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• She Lost Her Life, and Reawakened to a New One - the Inspiring Story of Antonia Sinibaldi Releases Today

  03-08-2017 21:05 via prnewswire.com
  
  WEEHAWKEN, N.J., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1999, a drunk driver nearly took the life of Antonia Sinibaldi. Against all odds, this determined child not only survived, but has learned to thrive. She enjoys living life to its fullest, especially performing, singing and attending...
  
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• TrendSights Analysis: Next-Generation Shopping - Creating next-generation retail experiences in the digital age

  03-08-2017 21:04 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug.3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendSights Analysis: Next-Generation Shopping - Creating next-generation retail experiences in the digital ageSummaryConsumer desire for convenience has driven rapid technological change in the FMCG retail space, where self-service checkout systems and...
  
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• Pharmaceutical Deal Trends 2017 Factbook: Partnerships and Acquisitions Shift Focus Towards Early Stage Development, Emerging Markets, and Biologics

  03-08-2017 21:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmaceutical Deal Trends 2017 Factbook: Partnerships and Acquisitions Shift Focus Towards Early Stage Development, Emerging Markets, and BiologicsSummaryPharmaceutical market is continuing to see global growth, whereas pharmaceutical and...
  
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• Amtech Systems to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on August 9, 2017

  03-08-2017 21:03 via prnewswire.com
  
  TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASYS), a global supplier of production equipment and related supplies for the solar, semiconductor, and LED markets, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results for t...
  
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• Living Room Textiles 2017

  03-08-2017 21:02 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summary Living room textiles sales growth will slow to 0.3% in 2017, as price inflation reduces consumer appetite to spend. Growth in the market will recover from 2019, with measured growth forecast through to 2022. Volumes will increase steadily from...
  
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• ACT Announces New Partners Integrating OpenEd Resources

  03-08-2017 21:02 via prnewswire.com
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenEd, an ACT product and creator of the leading online library of standards-aligned resources for K-12 teachers, today announced new EdTech partner integrations made possible through OpenEd's API and related IMS standards. "ACT sees a...
  
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• Facebook will prioritize faster-loading websites on its news feed

  03-08-2017 20:00
  Looking to drive steady traffic to your site from Facebook? Better check
  your load times.
  The social giant recently announced that changes to its news feed will
  favor faster-loading sites. Slow-loading pages will be punished, which
  probably means lower referral traffic numbers from the platform.
  Facebook engineers Jiayi Wen and Shengbo Guo wrote about the update’s
  details in a
  blog post:With this update, we’ll soon take into account the estimated load time of a
  webpage that someone
  
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• IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces a Securities Class Action Lawsuit against IntelliPharmaCeutics International Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

  03-08-2017 19:37 via prnewswire.com
  IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Khang & Khang LLP (the "Firm") announces the filing of a securities class action lawsuit against IntelliPharmaCeutics International Inc. ("IntelliPharmaCeutics" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IPCI). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired...
  
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• Experts: V.C. Summer Failure Should Put An End To State And Federal Bailouts For Nuclear Industry

  03-08-2017 19:36 via prnewswire.com
  WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The abandonment this week of the V.C. Summer nuclear project in South Carolina heralds the likely demise of "new" nuclear in the United States (including the Vogtle project in Georgia and North Anna 3 in Virginia) and also should put an...
  
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• SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Investigation of Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)

  03-08-2017 19:35 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Molina Healthcare, Inc. ("Molina" or the "Company") (NYSE: MOH). Such investors are encouraged to obtain additional information...
  
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• Online Trading Academy Becomes A Certified B Corporation

  03-08-2017 19:35 via prnewswire.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Trading Academy, a leader in investing and trading education, announced today it has become a Certified B Corporation® at its first-ever OTA Thrive Student Conference in Las Vegas.Awarded to companies who meet the highest standards of...
  
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• FirstEnergy Introduces Redesigned Website

  03-08-2017 19:35 via prnewswire.com
  
  AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The websites for FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and its 10 electric companies are being transformed with a new, user-friendly layout and design that is optimized for any device or screen size."Our redesigned website recognizes that customers...
  
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• Recent Earthquakes - Gathering and Sharing Information with the USGS Website

  03-08-2017 19:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the next significant earthquake, many sources will disseminate information from a variety of accounts, tools, and services, some of which may contradict or confuse the public. This web-based training for the media will cover the...
  
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