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LIVERPOOL, England, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Smith's Grand National is just over 24 hours away and Aintree's official betting partner Betfred is bracing itself for a betting bonanza on the world's most famous race. The entire nation looks forward to placing a bet on the Grand National and Betfred expect punters to put their trust in the names Walsh and McCoy as their mounts dominate the betting. Ruby Walsh is aboard the 7/1 jolly Oh His Own whilst...

MANCHESTER, England, January 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Willie Mullins-trained duo On His Own and Prince De Beauchene feature among 84 entries for this year's John Smith's Grand National and head the market at 16/1 with Aintree's official betting partner, Betfred. Last year's third place finisher, Seabass, is one of six horses priced at 20/1, including Betfred Becher Chase runner-up Join Together and the rapidly improving Katenko. Willie Mullins has entered seven horses this...

AINTREE, England, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchronised heads a maximum field of 40 for the John Smith's Grand National following the final declarations for the race and is the 7/1 favourite with Aintree's official betting partner Betfred. The Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is not only aiming to be the first horse to carry top-weight to victory since Red Rum back in 1974 but also the first to complete the Gold Cup-Grand National double in the same season since...

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Evaluation Associates LLC (EAI), a Milliman Company, announced today that John Smith has joined the firm as Senior Consultant. In making the announcement, Evaluation Associates Managing Director Bryan Decker said, "We are delighted to welcome John Smith to EAI. He brings more than 20 years of experience to our team as a senior investment professional. John will have immediate consulting responsibilities for a diverse mix of clients and will...

PARIS, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- MIPCOM 2010 will bring together two of Europe's top television executives on the same keynote speaker platform. Nonce Paolini, CEO of Groupe TF1, and John Smith, Chief Executive of BBC Worldwide, will share their vision of the state of the global television industry. As part of the MIPCOM conference programme, Marcel Fenez, Global leader Entertainment & media practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, will present the PWC Global Entertainment & Media...

Collaboration demonstrates company's commitment to sustainability LAS VEGAS, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer CropScience LP believes strongly in its commitment to protecting tomorrow today through its sustainability efforts. Today, John Smith, director of the Horticulture Region for Bayer CropScience, presented Tom Lovelace, United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) chairman, with a $1.1 million endowment over the next four years to create the Center for Global Produce Sustainability during...

PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the recession, Capable Communications has opened in Mercer County with a mission to help businesses of all sizes reduce their telecom and technology expenses. Who has not heard "cut your costs"? Today, there are hundreds of telecommunications service providers and technology firms that make it difficult for a company to research and select the right solutions that meet their unique needs and reduce costs without affecting service...

By Bystrom, Andy The wooden oars sliced through the Rappahannock's smooth surface as we traveled, dripping sweat, at the slowest of clips past unbroken stretches of wooded shoreline. Shades of green emerged from the haze as we drew near. With no breeze to set the sails to, we faced a long, slow journey. I was among 12 men and women who set out from Jamestown, Virginia, in spring 2007 in a 28-foot open boat on a 120-day, 1,500-mile expedition along the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National...

THE start of public consultations on improved road access to Cardiff Airport has been welcomed by Vale of Glamorgan MP John Smith. The Welsh Assembly Government has commissioned consultants Arup to investigate transport options to improve access to the airport and alleviate traffic and safety problems at Culverhouse Cross. From July 3 to October 3 the public will be able to have their say on three routes that are being considered. Mr Smith said: "I welcome the public consultation which...

By WENDY MILLER A GRIEVING dad today told how binge eating left him battling obesity after his daughter fell to her death from a tower block in Glasgow. Heartbroken John Smith resorted to "comfort eating" and piled on the pounds after four-year-old Natasha's fatal fall from her bedroom window. The youngster's death in Easterhouse devastated her family and prompted a successful Evening Times campaign to have safety locks fitted on the windows of council homes across the city. John, 37, who...