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AonSmartDrive Measured Safety Program Reduces Auto Related Liability Costs by 50%

CHICAGO, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Aon Corporation, the leading global risk and insurance firm, and SmartDrive, a global leader in driver safety and risk management solutions, have teamed up to provide a joint service called AonSmartDrive.
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The AonSmartDrive measured safety program is launching in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia […]

Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction of Excise Tax Reform Bill

NEWTOWN, Conn., June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), co-chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, has introduced legislation (HR 6310) seeking to rectify a longstanding inequity in the collection of the firearms and ammunition excise tax (FAET) — a major source of wildlife conservation funding. Joining Rep. Kind in sponsoring the legislation […]

Equens Processes Cross-Border Payment Transactions for OP-Pohjola Group

HELSINKI, Finland and FRANKFURT, Germany, June 23 /PRNewswire/ —
- Scandinavian Market of Interest Because of Large Volumes
Equens, one of the largest European payment processors started with the
processing of payments for OP-Pohjola Group, the leading finance group in
Finland. Via its single common platform, […]

LAST DAY of Special Olympics Minnesota’s 2008 Summer Games

MINNEAPOLIS, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today is the last day to catch Summer Games action at the University of Minnesota! As the Games draw to a close at the University of Minnesota’s Bierman Athletic Complex (corner of 15th Ave. SE and 5th St. SE), athletes will be running, walking and long-jumping their […]

TEST - Jay 9 - Artis Releases Q1-08 Results; Posts Record $0.40 Per Unit Funds From Operations

WINNIPEG, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Today Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (”Artis” or “the REIT”) issued its financial results and achievements for the three month period ended March 31, 2008.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Q1-08 revenue increased 94.9% ($16.7 million) over Q1-07 to reach a
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Styres Becomes First Native North American to Own a Major Professional Sports Franchise

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ — The National Lacrosse League, North America’s professional indoor lacrosse league, officially welcomed Curt Styres as the new majority owner of the Rochester Knighthawks franchise earlier today. The transaction price was a record $5.575 Million (US), marking the highest price for the sale of a franchise in the […]

Brides Can Now Plan Their Entire Wedding at marthastewart.com

NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Brides-to-be have long relied on Martha Stewart and her team of experts for wedding-related ideas and inspiration. Today, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. takes the wedding planning process to a new level by unveiling a robust suite of online wedding-planning tools available at marthastewart.com () and […]

Columbus Life Unveils Reality Ad Campaign

CINCINNATI, June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Columbus Life insurance Company (Columbus Life) has unveiled its 2008 “Real People. Real Relationships.” advertising campaign featuring actual independent insurance agents. The three-ad series shares the intriguing stories of world traveler Kathleen Niew of Niew Financial Services, Inc., in Oak Brook, Ill.; business partners Jim Forbis and […]

Lexapro is the Leading Single Agent In First- and Second-Line Patient Share for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

WALTHAM, Mass., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that Lexapro is the leading single agent used in anxiety therapy with 11.7 percent and 14.9 percent of first- and second-line patient share, respectively. According to surveyed psychiatrists and primary […]

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. Names Dan Karpel Senior Vice President, Finance

ST. LOUIS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has appointed Dan Karpel Senior Vice President - Finance. He will oversee the accounting and financial reporting areas for the organization.
“Dan’s understanding of the apparel and consumer soft goods business will translate well into the footwear industry,” said Senior Vice President and Chief […]