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Geese Relief, an environmentally safe and humane Canada goose control and maintenance company operating throughout Connecticut and New York, launches a brand new web site in time for what is expected to be a busy summer season. Hartford, CT (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 As summer quickly approaches, many residents are looking forward to spending plenty of time outdoors. After a brutal winter that saw a 38” snow storm, it’s only natural to want to take advantage of the changing season. But if...

Cereal Features WWE Superstar in TV Commercials, Mobile App, and Toy Giveaway PARSIPPANY, N.J. and STAMFORD, Conn., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WWE Superstar John Cena can add another notch to his WWE Championship title, this time knocking Fred Flintstone(®) out of the ring, off of the box, and out of TV commercials. Post Fruity Pebbles is expanding its existing partnership with WWE and Cena, through the launch of two new TV commercials, a photo app, and an on-pack giveaway....

Overall gaming revenue also up over last year HARRISBURG, Pa., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Revenue generated at casinos from the play of table games jumped sharply during May of this year, according to figures posted today on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board web site. With an average of 1,042 tables in daily operation statewide during May, gross revenue from the play of table games was $62,758,499. That amount was 13.6% higher than in May 2012 when revenue totaled...

Nike Ultimate Camps, a division of U.S. Sports Camps – the nation’s largest sports camp operator – will offer a new youth ultimate camp this summer in Bristol, Connecticut directed by Bryan Ricci, founder and owner of Connecticut Constitution and a founding member of Major League Ultimate where he is the Chief Financial Officer. San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 The Connecticut Constitution began as a professional ultimate team. As part of its mission of promoting the sport of...

Results from RELY-ABLE®, the RE-LY® extension study, support long-term safety of PRADAXA 150mg twice daily in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation RIDGEFIELD, Conn., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced results from the RELY-ABLE(®) trial, a long-term extension of the pivotal RE-LY(®) study of Pradaxa(®) (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) capsules in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). PRADAXA is the...

The Stamford Tech Meetup, a local organization creating networking and educational opportunities for investors and techies, announces a change in leadership. Stamford, CT (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 There comes a time in every successful venture when the founders recognize the need to pass the baton, and that time has come. The Stamford Tech meetup announces a change in leadership. Moving forward, The Stamford Tech will continue to grow under the vision and guidance of Zishan Ahmed. “I know...

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney today appointed David Brantner, 46, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines, and Matthew Bromberg, 43, president, Pratt & Whitney Aftermarket, both reporting to Paul Adams, chief operating officer. Brantner and Bromberg succeed Todd Kallman who announced his intent to retire from UTC. Brantner, Bromberg and Kallman will ensure an effective transition through the end of September. Pratt & Whitney...

STAMFORD, Conn., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Freepoint Commodities LLC, through its subsidiary Commerce Coal LLC, has announced that it has closed a coal prepayment financing and off-take transaction with Covenant Coal Corporation, Inc. The transaction, which finances the growth of Covenant's thermal coal mining operations located in Pike County, Kentucky, represents a significant expansion of Freepoint's merchant coal business. The transaction was completed on May 31, 2013....

NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportech, Inc., through its subsidiary eBet Technologies, Inc. ("eBet"), is pleased to announce that it has successfully launched an Internet, mobile and telephone advance deposit wagering service for Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway ("Empire City"), in partnership with Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. ("Saratoga Harness"). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121106/NY06676LOGO) Empire City patrons can now use a...

eWayDirect Recognized for Demonstrating Leadership in Brand Protection, Online Security, and Privacy Best Practices SOUTHPORT, Conn., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- eWayDirect announced today its selection to the Online Trust Alliance (OTA) 2013 Online Trust Honor Roll for demonstrating exceptional data protection, privacy and security in an effort to better protect their customers and brand. "We're very pleased to be on the Online Trust Honor Roll for 2013 which is a testament to...