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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ATWEC Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets: ATWT), a US-based child safety company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Lifespire, Inc. for the immediate purchase of Kiddie Voice© safety systems for their buses and other vehicles. Founded in 1951, Lifespire is recognized as a leader in providing services to developmentally disabled adults of New York City and the surrounding metropolitan areas. Lifespire has 81...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Terry Griffin, PhD, has joined CrescoAg LLC as Vice President - Applied Economics. Griffin will join the company focused on developing new products that will help farmers utilize existing data from yield monitors and other precision ag equipment to make better decisions for their operations. Griffin joins CrescoAg from the University of Arkansas where he was a professor of row crops economics, extension specialist and team...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2625 per share for the period from January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2012, inclusive, on its common stock, par value $1.00. This dividend is payable on March 15, 2012, to holders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/IPLOGO ) Today the company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published in the January 2012 issue of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology* shows that the regular intake of fruit and vegetable concentrates can improve objective markers of skin health. After twelve weeks, those taking the food supplement (Juice Plus+® Orchard Blend and Juice Plus+® Garden Blend; NSA, LLC, Collierville, Tenn., USA) showed an increase in skin microcirculation, a process resulting in positive changes to...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) will release fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 earnings on Thursday, Feb. 2, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a webcast to discuss earnings and current market conditions at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT) that day. All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast via the company's Internet site at http://www.internationalpaper.com by clicking on the Investors tab...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teen actor Jordan Van Vranken is hosting her second Annual Bowl-A-Thon Sunday, January 15th to raise money to support kids with cancer and to contribute to the 21st Annual Ronald McDonald House Radiothon. Jordan has participated in the Memphis Ronald McDonald House fundraiser since she was 7, an event that raises money for the home for children and their families who are being treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Jordan created...

Dr. Basil Paulus of Memphis, TN has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Basil Paulus. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111228/DC27908) Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award....

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Wish Elvis a "Happy Birthday" when you spend the beginning of 2012 at Memphis Marriott Downtown. From January 5th through the 8th, the Memphis hotel is gearing up for Elvis fans to make the annual pilgrimage to Graceland. Make your reservations now for accommodations in a Memphis hotel room with nightly room rates starting at $132. Take advantage of all of the events happening leading up to the King's birthday, including:...

Loyola Recovery Foundation and Samaritan Village of New York, La Paloma of Memphis Receive Grants for Veterans' Dual-Diagnosis Treatment GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Veterans Healing Initiative (VHI) today announced the awarding of grants to Loyola Recovery Foundation of Pittsford, New York, Samaritan Village of New York, and La Paloma of Memphis, Tenn., to provide clinical treatment for military veterans suffering from substance abuse and...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. (NASDAQ: PNCL) today released capacity and operational results for its subsidiaries for November 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110112/CL29411LOGO ) November 2011 Performance ------------------------- 2011 2010 Change ---- ---- ------...