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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's top therapy dog, a pit bull named Elle (pronounced Ellie) from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina who helps teach children about dog safety, reading, and overcoming prejudice and stereotypes – something a pit bull knows too much about – has been named this year's "American Hero Dog" at the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog AwardsTM.  Elle and her human companion Leah Brewer were presented with the nation's top honors last night at the star-studded Hero Dog Awards gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The awards are presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., broadcast nationally on Hallmark Channel, and produced by Emmy® award-winning MRB Productions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131006/DC92657 )  (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101108/DC97343LOGO ) Elle is savi... (more)

Snap-on Incorporated Hosts Veterans in Nation's Capital: First Company to Sponsor Solo Honor Flights for its Associates and Franchisees

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Snap-on Incorporated is hosting its initial "solo" Honor Flight for the company's associates and franchisees, who served in World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars, here this weekend. Snap-on is the first company to partner with Honor Flight Network to send its own military veterans to visit the Washington, D.C. memorials erected in their honor.   (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131006/DA92660-a ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131006/DA92660LOGO-b ) Snap-on formally announced its sponsorship of the "Honor Flight Netwo... (more)

Platts Polymerscan Moves Online via Market Center; Expect Mobile App Soon

BERLIN, Oct. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Platts, a leading energy, petrochemical and metals information provider, today announced it is bringing interactive and direct access to Polymerscan, its market data and commentary resource serving the plastics and resins industry. "With the migration of Platts Polymerscan to our online, interactive platform Market Center, our customers can make more immediate, more effective use of data in real time," said Platts Petrochemicals Vice President Leon Yeo.  "We're pleased to respond to our customers' requests for more control over how and when t... (more)

So you really want to buy a DSLR?

Now that you have made up your mind on buying a DSLR and have hopefully allocated a budget, let me present you with what I think are your best options to spend your money based on my experiences over the last 3 years. I have kept the recommendations as platform agnostic as possible and tried to present options that will give you the most value in the long term. To start off, you’ll need to DSLR body and a lens to go with it. You can then add on other lenses and accessories over the course of your photography journey. You also need to choose the company whose platform you want to ... (more)

China City Railway Transportation Technology Officially Applies for Transfer of Listing to Main Board

Further Cements its Position as Leading Provider of Urban Railway Transportation Information System Solutions Hong Kong, Oct 6, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - China City Railway Transportation Technology Holdings Company Limited ("C CITYRAILTEC" or the "Group") (HKSE: 8240), a leading urban railway transportation information system solutions provider in China is pleased to announce that, the Group has submitted a formal application to the Stock Exchange for the transfer of listing of all shares from the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) to the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on 2 October ... (more)