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• 5 lessons from Google’s diversity dust-up

  08-08-2017 23:00
  The firing of a Google employee who questioned the organization’s diversity
  policies raises questions for communicators both internal and external.
  At what point does disputing policy internally become a firing offense? Is
  an offense given to co-workers or an external social media firestorm
  sufficient grounds for cutting ties with an employee?
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent a note to employees that said portions of the
  memo “violate our Code of Conduct and cross the line by advancing
  
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• Breast Cancer: KOL Insight [2017]

  08-08-2017 22:43 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug.8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- How is Ibrance faring? Is Kisqali expected to be a threat?Having dominated the HER2-positive breast cancer space for many years, Roche's blockbuster drug Herceptin is likely to face the threat of biosimilar trastuzumab in the coming years; KOLs weigh in...
  
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• Veterinary Hematology Analyzers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2016 - 2024

  08-08-2017 22:41 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug.8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Veterinary Hematology Analyzers Market: OverviewVeterinary hematology analyzers are used widely in veterinary hospitals and research settings to count and characterize blood cells for detection and monitoring of disease in animals. Conventional...
  
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• Autosoft Certifies Dashboard Dealership Enterprises for Integration With Their Dealer Management System

  08-08-2017 22:41 via prnewswire.com
  
  WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dashboard Dealership Enterprises, a leader in reporting solutions for automotive dealers, today announced that it has completed the certification process for integration with the Autosoft DMS as part of Autosoft's Connect program....
  
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• Software Defined Perimeter Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2017 - 2025

  08-08-2017 22:37 via prnewswire.com
  
  LONDON, Aug.8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Software Defined Perimeter Market: OverviewThis report provides an analysis of the global software defined perimeter market for the period 2015 to 2025, wherein the period from 2017 to 2025 is the forecast period and 2016 is the base year. Data...
  
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• 22 Kaiser Permanente Hospitals Recognized for Excellence by U.S. News & World Report

  08-08-2017 22:36 via prnewswire.com
  
  OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-two Kaiser Permanente hospitals are honored for their excellence in health care in U.S. News & World Report's 2017-18 Best Hospitals study released today. The 28th annual rankings and ratings, a well-known annual assessment of...
  
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• Community Healthcare Trust Announces Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

  08-08-2017 22:35 via prnewswire.com
  FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE: CHCT) (the "Company") today announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The Company reported net income for the first quarter of approximately $0.5 million, or $0.04 per d...
  
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• Axon Reports 2017 Second Quarter Results

  08-08-2017 22:35 via prnewswire.com
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAXN), today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. "We posted another strong quarter highlighted by record Axon bookings that were nearly $10 million above our previous high...
  
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• HER Realtors Opens New Community Office in Leipsic, Ohio

  08-08-2017 22:32 via prnewswire.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- HER Realtors is announcing the expansion of its operations to include their newest office in Leipsic, Ohio.The new HER community office located at 135 East Main Street will be led by Amber Mangas, a community leader and local resident of...
  
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• Cohen & Steers Announces Preliminary Assets Under Management

  08-08-2017 22:32 via prnewswire.com
  NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE:CNS) today reported preliminary assets under management of $61.9 billion as of July 31, 2017, an increase of $1.4 billion from June 30, 2017. The increase was due to market appreciation of $922 million and net inflows...
  
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• Representantes de Avon hacen vibrar a la Ciudad de la Música durante la Convención Anual RepFest

  08-08-2017 22:31 via prnewswire.com
  
  NUEVA YORK, 8 de agosto de 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- New Avon LLC ("Avon") clausura su segunda Convención anual "RepFest" después de que 6,000 Representantes de ventas independientes hicieran vibrar a la Ciudad de la Música del 5 al 7 de agosto. Líderes de belleza de los...
  
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• UrtheCast to Host Second Quarter Conference Call on August 14, 2017

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  VANCOUVER, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - UrtheCast Corp. (TSX:UR) ("UrtheCast" or the "Company") today announces that it will host a conference call regarding its 2017 second quarter financial results at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) on Monday, August 14, 2017.The live conference call wil...
  
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• The LAA, LULAC and Cox Enterprises Partner to Bridge the Digital Divide with Unveiling of EHAT Technology Center in Atlanta

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Latin American Association (LAA), the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and Cox Enterprises partnered to bridge the digital divide in the Hispanic community by opening a new Technology Center in Atlanta. The new...
  
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• Richmont Mines CEO Enters Into Automatic Securities Disposition Plan

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  TSX - NYSE: RICTORONTO, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX - NYSE: RIC) ("Richmont" or the "Corporation") announces that Renaud Adams, President & Chief Executive Officer, has entered into an automatic securities disposition plan ("ASDP"). The ASDP was prepared...
  
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• PREIT Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI) today reported results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.  A description of each non-GAAP financial measure and the related reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure is located in the tables ac...
  
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• Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Announces New Institutional Fixed Income Services Team

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading wealth manager and investment bank under Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) – announced its formation of the Institutional Fixed Income Services team. The nationwide sales team, headquartered in...
  
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• Netlist Demonstrates HybriDIMM™ Storage Class Memory in an Industry-First, Concurrent Operation of Big Data and In-Memory DB Applications

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Netlist, Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST), today announced the demonstration of its HybriDIMM™ storage class memory product at the 2017 Flash Memory Summit, taking place August 8-10 in Santa Clara, California.  The demonstration will showcase two w...
  
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• Moxian, Inc. Announces Change of Record Date and Venue of Annual General Meeting of Stockholders

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Moxian, Inc. ("Moxian" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MOXC), an offline-to-online (O2O) integrated social media platform operator, today announced a change of record date and venue of its 2017 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (the "AGM"). The...
  
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• Global Orthopaedic Devices Market 2017-2023 - Prominent Players Include Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Synthes, Stryker, Medtronic, and Smith & Nephew

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBLIN, August 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Orthopaedic Devices Market Trends and Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities 2017-2023" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.The Orthopedic Devices Market revenue in APAC is expected to reach $11.72 billion...
  
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• Consumers Energy Names LeeRoy Wells Jr. as Vice President of Operations Support

  08-08-2017 22:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  JACKSON, Mich., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced LeeRoy Wells Jr., currently executive director of electric systems operations and maintenance, will be named vice president of operations support, effective August 16, 2017. Wells will be responsible for...
  
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• How to craft great corporate stories

  08-08-2017 21:30
  No matter what line of work you’re in, stories can boost your business.
  An
  infographic from Gagen MacDonald offers guidance on how to unlock the power of storytelling. To “craft an
  amazing story” for your company, the graphic says to:Go beyond dollars and centsTouch employees’ emotionsOffer a compelling rationale for changeTap the company’s brand, culture, vision and historyEngage your colleagues with sensory details and vivid metaphors, whichactivate brain ar
  
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• YouTube announces in-app video sharing and messaging

  08-08-2017 20:00
  YouTube is bringing messaging to its mobile app.
  The video platform will now enable users to send videos to their contacts
  and chat within the app. The feature was premiered in a soft launch in
  Canada and Latin America, but it will roll out to all users this week.
  Right now, hundreds of thousands of YouTube videos are shared every day on
  messaging apps. The idea is to take away the middle man—or the middle
  platform, as the case may be. These shared videos and chats will live on a
  separate
  
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• SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Investigation of Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI)

  08-08-2017 19:37 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Herc Holdings Inc. ("Herc" or the "Company") (NYSE: HRI). Such investors are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the inves...
  
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• Engex, Inc. Declares Special Dividend on Common Stock

  08-08-2017 19:37 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 8, 2017, the Board of Directors of Engex, Inc.  (ticker symbol: EXGI) declared a special dividend on the Fund's Common Stock of $0.80 per share in cash payable August 22, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15,...
  
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• United Airlines Has Your Lift Ticket to the Most Ski Destinations in the United States

  08-08-2017 19:36 via prnewswire.com
  
  CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (UAL) today announced it is increasing its nonstop service from six hub cities to Aspen, Colo., Vail, Colo., Crested Butte, Colo., Steamboat Springs, Colo., Jackson Hole, Wyo., Sun Valley, Idaho, Bozeman, Mont., Glacier National Park,...
  
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• AT&T Teams Up with Thirty Seconds To Mars To Live Stream Concert & Provide Exclusive Connectivity for Camp Mars

  08-08-2017 19:36 via prnewswire.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* Creator Lab teamed up with Thirty Seconds to Mars to live stream the band's Aug. 12 concert, and provide wireless connectivity and interactive fan experiences for their upcoming Camp Mars Music Festival.The music fest takes place Aug....
  
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• U-Haul Reusing Former Kmart for New Store in Muncie

  08-08-2017 19:34 via prnewswire.com
  
  MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® will soon be showcasing a modern self-storage facility in northeast Muncie thanks to the recent acquisition of a former Kmart® store at 1501 E. McGalliard Road. U-Haul acquired the vacant 86,250-square-foot warehouse on Aug. 2....
  
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• TokenStars Launches the First Project to Tokenize Celebrities With ICO Scheduled for August

  08-08-2017 19:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TokenStars, the first blockchain company to tokenize massive celebrities, has announced the launch dates for its first project — the ACE token crowdsale. Pre-sale is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2017, and the ICO is planned to go live on August...
  
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• Europe Explosive Detector Market, 2023 - Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.5%

  08-08-2017 19:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBLIN, August 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --The "Europe Explosive Detector Market (2017-2023)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Europe Explosive Detectors Market would grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during 2017-2023Explosive detectors are used to detect...
  
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• Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Mexico City

  08-08-2017 19:30 via prnewswire.com
  
  SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Alaska Airlines today launched service to Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport from two major California hubs: San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Later this fall, Alaska Airlines wil...
  
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• IT Veteran Zoria Joins ITPS as Sales Director

  08-08-2017 19:29 via prnewswire.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Technology Procurement Sourcing, also known as ITPS, is excited to welcome Jill Zoria to the ITPS team as Sales Director. Jill brings more than 20 years of Technology Sales and Client Services management experience, including 17 years...
  
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• Robert Morris University Illinois Selects Follett to Operate Campus Store

  08-08-2017 19:25 via prnewswire.com
  
  CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Morris University Illinois transitioned its campus store to Follett Higher Education management on August 7, bringing new products, savings and support for campus store customers. Robert Morris University Illinois selected Follett as the campus...
  
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• Steep Hill Hawaii Announces ISO 17025 Certification for First Licensed Cannabis Testing Lab in Hawaii

  08-08-2017 19:24 via prnewswire.com
  
  HONOLULU, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Ciccone, CEO of Steep Hill Hawaii, the first state-licensed cannabis testing lab in Hawaii, announced today it received ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certification by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation Inc., an international accrediting agency recognize...
  
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• Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard

  08-08-2017 19:21 via prnewswire.com
  
  WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Meijer-Recalls-Childrens-Swimsuits Recall SummaryName of Product: Wave Zone children's swimsuitsHazard: The snaps on the swimsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to the child....
  
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• Broan Celebrates 85 Years of Changing the Ventilation Products Category

  08-08-2017 19:20 via prnewswire.com
  
  HARTFORD, Wis., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- 85 years ago Broan opened for business with a single product focused on providing quiet, efficient kitchen ventilation. Today Broan is a worldwide company that employs more than 2,500 people in seven countries on four continents. The product...
  
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• The Unique LA Summer Market Returns To Santa Monica

  08-08-2017 19:17 via prnewswire.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIQUE LA is an exciting two-day shopping event that features the best in local design from more than 150 talented participants. Close out the summer at this fresh, modern alternative to the mall that offers shoppers the opportunity to meet...
  
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• From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Security

  08-08-2017 19:17 via prnewswire.com
  
  UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonio Banderas (The Expendables 3) stars as a war hero-turned-security guard who must protect a young girl from a ruthless gang of bikers in the exciting, fast paced action film SECURITY now available on Digital and On Demand and on...
  
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• Global Next Generation Implants (NGI) Market 2017-2023 - Market is Estimated to Grow Over $3.9 Billion by 2023

  08-08-2017 19:15 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBLIN, August 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --The "Global Next Generation Implants (NGI) Market -Analysis and Forecast (2017-2023) - Market Share Analysis and Competitive Insights" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The global next generation implants market is...
  
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• Meijer Recalls Infant Swimsuits due to Possible Choking Hazard

  08-08-2017 19:14 via prnewswire.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of its Wave Zone One Piece Zip Infant Swimsuits produced and sold exclusively at Meijer. Meijer recently recalled approximately 22,246 of the Wave Zone One-Piece Zip Swimsuits because the snaps on the...
  
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• Essential Medical Marks First 1,000 MANTA Cases and Expands Production Capacity

  08-08-2017 19:09 via prnewswire.com
  MALVERN, Pennsylvania, August 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --Essential Medical announces more than 1,000 MANTA large bore vascular closure devices have been successfully deployed globally. To meet the growing demands of the $600 million large bore closure market, Essential Medical is also...
  
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• Civilized, The Second City and The Montalban Theatre Announce Partnership and September Dates of 'Always Legal To Laugh'

  08-08-2017 19:07 via prnewswire.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Civilized, The Second City and the historic Montalbán Theatre will present the first of a series of comedy events on September 28 and 29, with live shows featuring iconic material from The Second City archives, original sketches about modern...
  
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• Full Circle Joins The Caffeinated Buzz With Brumi

  08-08-2017 19:06 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Early August 2017 will see the release of sustainable lifestyle brand, Full Circle's latest product, Brumi Pour Over Hot + Cold Brew Bottle. Falling in line with Full Circle's innovative, responsibly made collection, the bottle is created for each,...
  
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• News flash: 6 tips to capitalize on breaking stories

  08-08-2017 18:00
  If you tune in to CNN, Fox News or MSNBC, it’s likely you’ll see one of
  these on-screen graphics:
  BREAKING NEWS
  DEVELOPING STORY
  HAPPENING NOW
  The big three cable networks like to package their news as “breaking,”
  “developing” or “happening” to attract and retain viewers.
  The “breaking” label’s prevalence derives from 24-hour news coverage and a desire to keep up with social
  media, especially Twitter. Our diminishing attention sp
  
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• Clear Media Announces Interim Results for 2017

  08-08-2017 16:47 via prnewswire.com
  
  HONG KONG, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights The Group's total turnover increased by 1.8% to RMB762.5 million. EBITDA increased by 2.7% to RMB308.4 million. Amortisation of concession rights increased by 8.7% to RMB163.9 million due to the investment to...
  
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• Cardiac Maker Analyzer Product Analysis: Comprehensive Analysis of the Cardiac Markers Analyzer Segments

  08-08-2017 16:45 via prnewswire.com
  
  DUBLIN, August 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --The "Cardiac Maker Analyzer Product Analysis: Business & Marketing Strategy of Cardiac Maker Companies" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.Cardiometabolic products and services provide timely cardiovascular and...
  
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• Peer pressure, bullying can limit lives at every age, expert says

  08-08-2017 16:43 via prnewswire.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- While bullying of children is a recognized issue, peer pressure and bullying actually affect both children and adults, says bestselling author and former CEO Karl Zimmer III, author of new Top 100 Parenting book, "The Boy who grew up to RULE® the...
  
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• NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard

  08-08-2017 16:39 via prnewswire.com
  
  WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/NVIDIA-Recalls-European-Plug-Heads-Sold-with-Power-Adaptors Recall SummaryName of Product: European plug heads for NVIDIA SHIELD™ power adaptorsHazard: The plug heads can break...
  
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• Major Navistar Fleet, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Adopts eNow Auxiliary Solar System

  08-08-2017 16:37 via prnewswire.com
  
  WARWICK, R.I., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesilla Valley Transportation recently purchased close to 1,000 eNow energy systems for their fleet of Navistar trucks. eNow and Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) will showcase the eNow solar auxiliary power system during the NACFE "Run on...
  
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• Investor Alert: Kaplan Fox Announces Investigation Of GlobalSCAPE, Inc.

  08-08-2017 16:32 via prnewswire.com
  
  NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP (www.kaplanfox.com) is investigating claims on behalf of investors of GlobalSCAPE, Inc. ("GlobalSCAPE" or the "Company") (NYSE MKT: GSB).Investors who purchased shares of GlobalSCAPE common stock may be affected....
  
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• Gypsum Association Revises 11 Technical Documents

  08-08-2017 16:32 via prnewswire.com
  
  HYATTSVILLE, Md., Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gypsum Association (GA) announces the revision of 11 technical documents pertaining to the application, finishing, handling, and storage of gypsum panel products. Since December 2016, more than half of the GA's extensive catalogue of free...
  
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