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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Benjamin Moore, one of the world's best-known paint brands, is once again joining forces with Make It Right in the continuing effort to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans. The two organizations are bringing volunteers from around the country together for a day of service during this year's Super Bowl festivities in the Crescent City. Benjamin Moore, and a multi-city team of skilled painting contractors, will be painting one of the...

Edmontons' Premier Dog Daycare sold By Performance Business Brokers. Edmonton Alberta (PRWEB) January 31, 2013 Performance Business Brokers of Edmonton, AB (http://www.performancebusinessbrokers.ca) has completed the business sale of Chenoa`s K9 Club, (http://www.chenoask9club.net) a business that provides a true open concept/pack environment dog daycare. Chenoa`s offers dog daycare, grooming services and overnight boarding along with a fully stocked retail food section. The Company...

National Nonprofit to Support More than 100 Community Improvement Initiatives STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Keep America Beautiful (KAB) today announced a $1 million donation from the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) to support the national nonprofit's mission to build and sustain vibrant communities. This is Lowe's second $1 million contribution to Keep America Beautiful to engage volunteers to take action to benefit local communities...

HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NYSE:NRP) today reported that it has acquired (1) a 48.51% general partner interest in OCI Wyoming L.P. and (2) 20% of the common shares and all of the preferred shares of OCI Wyoming Co. from subsidiaries of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC). NRP paid a net $292.5 million for the interests, after normal closing adjustments to the purchase price of $310 million. The agreement also contains an earn-out...

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 27 years, the Folgers® Best Part of Wakin' Up(TM) jingle has been inspiring brighter mornings and a positive outlook on the day that lies ahead. Continuing its legacy, Folgers Coffee is partnering with multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw to invite aspiring musicians to submit their own versions of the iconic Folgers jingle for a chance to win $25,000. The Best Part of Wakin' Up jingle has been adapted by...

Peter Suciu for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online There is no denying robots are changing the world but instead of the machines taking over and enslaving mankind, they are actually helping improve the lives of many. This past weekend robots also helped to inspire young designers and would-be engineers. But for some competitors it was also about helping their elders. The First Lego League Championship was held on Saturday, and two teams were sponsored by the Faculty of Rehabilitation...

MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Design Group (TDG), South Florida's best-kept secret and one of the nation's largest minority owned firms in the industry, is establishing itself as a major national decor, special events production and logistics company, providing creative services for a series of nationally recognized projects. TDG began its journey six years ago with Citi Financials Chairman's Forum and The 100 Black Men of America's National Convention along with local...

CALGARY, Jan. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - The Northern Gateway Project is a game changer for construction workers in the coming years.  It opens new markets for "Made in Canada" oil products not only for North American customers but now to the world's second largest economic region. Robert Blakely, Director of Canadian Affairs says "canadian construction workers will benefit not only from the initial build but also from oil and gas infrastructure expansion in Alberta of Canada's...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailer Bridge, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Chris J. Dombalis as a Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective January 16, 2013. Mr. Dombalis succeeds Frank Halliwell, who served as interim CEO since October 2012. Mr. Dombalis brings to Trailer Bridge over 30 years of executive experience in the maritime and logistics industries. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (NYSE: TPX), a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide, will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012 after the NYSE close of regular trading on Thursday, January 24, 2013. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss those results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The dial-in number for the conference call...