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A Connecticut waxing location is giving guests new ways to save this spring. Westport, CT (PRWEB) March 23, 2013 European Wax Center Westport recently announced Spring Fling, the latest exclusive promotion from the Connecticut hair removal location. The offer gives guests a $5 discount for any waxing service with the purchase of a full-priced product at European Wax Center Westport. Spring Fling gives guests interested in body waxing in Westport, CT the chance to save money on the wide...

Crowe and Associates organized a seminar on fixed annuities in Connecticut and explained the benefits that fixed annuities provide. Connecticut (PRWEB) March 22, 2013 Constructing a retirement plan can be a complex financial puzzle, which requires an understanding of many different sources of income and assets. Fixed annuities in Connecticut have reached its maximum in the last couple of years, where many small business owners and investors want to secure their steady, lifetime income,...

A program to recruit high school students from Windham County to become certified EMTs or EMR. Hartford, CT (PRWEB) March 22, 2013 Health Justice CT -- an innovative movement designed to use social media as the foundation for raising awareness on the issue of racial and ethnic disparities in Connecticut -- today announced Eastern Connecticut Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC) “A First Response to Rural Health Disparities” as the winner of the second Health Justice CT...

STRATFORD, Conn., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of BLACK HAWK aircraft. Colombia is the first South American country to buy the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter variant from Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130321/NE81370) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060403/SIKORSKYLOGO) "We are...

Creative recycling systems is the only recycler to additionally hold the statewide agency contract with Connecticut Hartford, CT (PRWEB) March 20, 2013 Creative Recycling Systems (CRS) is pleased to announce approval from the State of Connecticut (CT) to offer electronics recycling services as an approved Covered Electronics Recycler (CER). CRS successfully completed the application and passed the diligence process performed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental...

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new perspective from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states the agency has not changed its recommendations regarding Pradaxa(®) (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) capsules, following the November 2012 Mini-Sentinel evaluations. The FDA stated that bleeding rates associated with new use of PRADAXA do not appear to be higher than those with new use of warfarin, which is consistent with observations from the pivotal RE-LY(®)...

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tier Energy LP (NYSE:NTI) today announced that its 2012 investor tax packages are now available via its website, www.ntenergy.com. Investors may select the "Partner DataLink K-1 tax information website" link within the K-1 Tax Information tab in the Investor section of the website. Additionally, tax packages are being mailed during the week of March 18, 2013. For additional information, please contact Partner DataLink...

State Leaders Urged to Support Tobacco Prevention Initiatives WASHINGTON, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kids in Connecticut will stand up against tobacco on March 20 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 18(th) annual Kick Butts Day. More than 1,200 events are planned across the United States. (See below for a list of local events.) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO) Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and...

NORWALK, Conn., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KAYAK Software Corporation (NASDAQ: KYAK) ("KAYAK") and priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ: PCLN) ("priceline.com") today announced that the parties have been informed by the UK Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") that the administrative deadline for the OFT's review of the merger of KAYAK with priceline.com is expected to be in May 2013. The closing of the merger will take place once the remaining conditions to closing (including the...

Educational Playcare, a provider of high quality childcare, preschool, and school-age programs with five Connecticut locations, recently introduced a Health & Wellness initiative. Hartford, Connecticut (PRWEB) March 12, 2013 Health involves more than nutrition, and especially as the hazards of certain chemicals are coming to light, creating an all-around safe environment extends from proper eating choices to better furniture, toys, and cleaning products. Educational Playcare’s new...