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August 2009

Lloydspharmacy launches Tamiflu service via its online pharmacy

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Lloydspharmacy is to become the first major healthcare brand to supply Tamiflu online. Customers can now buy Tamiflu via the Lloydspharmacy Online Doctor service. “We are playing as full a role as possible in the distribution of Tamiflu to NHS patients,” said Andy Murdock, Governance and Pharmacy Relations Director of Lloydspharmacy, “but it is clear that there is a significant...

First Financial CU Renews Contract with Banker’s Academy for Third Year of Compliance Training

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First Financial Credit Union has renewed its contract with Edcomm Banker’s Academy for Compliance training. New York, NY, August 03, 2009 — First Financial Credit Union has renewed its contract with Edcomm Banker’s Academy for a third year of Compliance training. Focus on Compliance for Credit Unions will continue to be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management...

WorldNomads.com’s Van-tastic Roadtrip Starts Today in Queensland, Australia

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WorldNomads.com provides global travel safety products and services to travelers from over 150 countries around the world. Sydney, Australia, August 03, 2009 — Today the Van-tastic road trip, sponsored by WorldNomads.com, has officially kicked off its Queensland leg. The first two van drivers that were chosen from many entries are a couple of kiwi boys, Hamish and Adam, with a great sense...

Wireless Temperature Monitoring and HACCP Handheld Inspection Systems for School Food Services

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Presenting the FreshLoc Wireless Temperature Monitoring System and the Temp-Taker HACCP Hand-Held Inspection System at the Minnesota School Nutrition Association (MSNA) annual state conference, DECC, Duluth Minnesota , August 4, 2009 Woodland Hills, CA, August 03, 2009 — Green Edge Systems, Inc., a trusted leader of HACCP temperature monitoring and control and food safety solutions, state...

Working Population to Drive Convenience Store Industry in US

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RNCOS, a leading industry research firm for major industry sectors, has recently released a new report “U.S. Convenience Stores Market Outlook to 2013”, which states that growing working population in the US is driving the convenience store industry. Despite being the major victim of the economic slowdown, the convenience store industry has seen moderate sales growth of over 8% in...

Lloyds TSB research shows students are struggling to fly the nest

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A survey by Lloyds TSB Student Banking has shown that almost half (47%) of young people starting university degrees this autumn believe they will be the most financially disadvantaged students for many generations. The survey of more than 1000 17-25 year olds who plan to go to university this year showed that those going into higher education have a bleak outlook on the financial costs of the...

Upcycled Clothing Company Looptworks Offers a Solution to the Growing Problem of Textile Waste

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Online apparel start-up Looptworks reveals facts and figures to draw attention to the amount of waste created in textile manufacturing. The company is making eco-friendly clothing through the process of “upcycling” – repurposing abandoned materials. The meaningful, long-lasting and limited-edition clothing and accessories will be available for purchase in mid-August at the...

Savemychild.org and Child Shield Teams Up to Fight Against Child Predators and Offenders

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Every 26 seconds a child is reported missing, The primary goal of SaveMyChild.org and Child Shield, U.S.A.™ is to reduce the increasing numbers of lost, missing, abducted and runaway children through education and prevention. Norco, CA, August 03, 2009 — The primary goal of SaveMyChild.org and Child Shield, U.S.A.™ is to reduce the increasing numbers of lost, missing, abducted and runaway...