Afton Chemical Corp., a global leader in the lubricant and fuel additive market and a wholly owned subsidiary of Richmond-based NewMarket Corp., announced Monday an agreement to acquire Aditivos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. for $182.5 million. Click here to create a free user account to enter a calendar events, update your business directory listing or comment on an obituary.
Richmond fuel additive maker Afton to acquire Mexico-based firm for $182.5M
Afton Chemical Corp., a global leader in the lubricant and fuel additive market and a wholly owned subsidiary of Richmond-based NewMarket Corp., announced Monday an agreement to acquire Aditivos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. for $182.5 million. Click here to create a free user account to enter a calendar events, update your business directory listing or comment on an obituary.
On Monday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was honored at the University of Baltimore.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Monday that college graduates are entering the strongest job market the country has seen in nearly a decade, and their degree is more important than ever. Yellen said that with changes in the job market such as technology and globalization, succeeding in the job market is increasingly tied to higher education.
On Monday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was honored at the University of Baltimore.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Monday that college graduates are entering the strongest job market the country has seen in nearly a decade, and their degree is more important than ever. Yellen said that with changes in the job market such as technology and globalization, succeeding in the job market is increasingly tied to higher education.
From left, Pauline Cholewa, Deborah Vickerman, Ben Peacock, Jayne Everiss and Shivani Patel
FORTY students and staff at a Bradford school had their hair cut in aid of a charity that helps children suffering with cancer. The group – made up of 36 girls, two boys and two employees at Dixons City Academy , off Manchester Road, West Bowling – donated their shorn locks to the Little Princess Trust.
From left, Pauline Cholewa, Deborah Vickerman, Ben Peacock, Jayne Everiss and Shivani Patel
FORTY students and staff at a Bradford school had their hair cut in aid of a charity that helps children suffering with cancer. The group – made up of 36 girls, two boys and two employees at Dixons City Academy , off Manchester Road, West Bowling – donated their shorn locks to the Little Princess Trust.
Sleeping rough to totally buff: How drug addict turned his life around
… met his girlfriend Lisa and started his own business, Lift 4 Life, a program that helps people improve their health through group training, bootcamps and classes in nutrition. He attributes his own radical transformation to the fact he “was at a …
Family hoping for miracle as daughter awaits double lung transplant
Ashland, Massachusetts native Caitlin O’Hara was diagnosed at the age of 2 with cystic fibrosis, a disease that primarily affects the lungs. “Last week she was listed as the sickest person on the lung transplant list in the United States,” said Nick.
Experts predict a 15% fall in deaths from cancer over the next 20 years with research advances
The number of people who die from cancer is expected to plummet over the next two decades thanks to advances in research , experts have said. There will be a 15% drop in the overall cancer death rate over the next 20 years – equating to 400,000 fewer deaths from the disease , Cancer Research UK said.
Victoria’s Secret model Bridget Malcolm proudly flaunts her slender …
No time for negativity! Victoria’s Secret model Bridget Malcolm proudly flaunts her slender bikini body after slamming claims she suffers from an eating disorder And on Tuesday, Victoria’s Secret bombshell Bridget Malcolm stood proud and defiant as she soaked up the rays at Rottnest Island, off the Western Australia coast. Flaunting her slender, toned bikini body on Instagram, the 25-year-old is snapped enjoying some down time at the beach, after wrapping up her modeling commitments for the year.
5 Things Parents Can Finally Stop Worrying About, According to Science
… British Columbia found something similar: “risky outdoor play,” like climbing trees (safely), had positive effects on health and social development in children. According to researchers, such activities allowed them to “learn about risk and learn …
Prostate cancer laser therapy ‘huge leap forward’
A drug activated by laser light which successfully destroys early prostate cancer while avoiding surgery side effects has been labelled a “huge leap” forward. Trial results reflected favourably on the new technique, called vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy , in comparison to standard prostate cancer care.
Local nonprofit makes $100,000 commitment to Advocate Children’s Hospital
Andrew Smialek was just 14 years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. He spent his high school years and first year of college undergoing chemotherapy, as well as stem cell and bone marrow transplants.
Advocate Lutheran General patient experiences Chicago Bears pregame on the field
At the age of 59, Vito Lullo of Norridge had no symptoms of heart disease. So when his niece suggested that Advocate Lutheran General Hospital was doing healthy heart screenings for $49, he decided to do it on a whim.
Call for investigation as 20 young Scots a day rejected for mental health care
NEARLY 20 children and teenagers a day in Scotland are being turned away from mental health services, amid warnings that inappropriate referrals are clogging waiting lists and young people are being left to deteriorate before finally undergoing treatment. Neil Findlay, convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee called for an investigation after 6,931 referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services were rejected in 2015.
Running a good race
… on that? I was a nurse for 32 years. I worked up at Warrnambool’s Southwest Healthcare for years. I worked as the health services co-ordinator at Framlingham for 15 years. I always wanted to be a nurse. It all probably goes back to the days when I …
It’s the season of giving
… foundation has worked hard this year to ensure that donor’s dollars have met the needs of the patients, staff and the health authority – and that’s all thanks to donor support. We’ve also been working hard to support our latest campaign, Operation …
The new OMB’s director’s first order of business? Standing up to Trump.
AS THE federal government has grown, so has the power and responsibility of the White House-based agency charged with keeping tabs on spending, revenue and regulation. The director of that agency, the Office of Management and Budget, is much more than the president’s bean-counter; he or she is a key player on policy, as well as, traditionally, the voice of fiscal responsibility both within the executive branch and in the public arena.
Insider Selling: Alkermes PLC (ALKS) COO Sells 21,458 Shares of Stock
Alkermes PLC COO Gordon G. Pugh sold 21,458 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $57.65, for a total transaction of $1,237,053.70.
How to party on – without the hangover
… number from 10 years ago. And while more of us than ever are employing the help of professionals when it comes to our health (a recent report charted a 272 per cent increase in independent nutritionists and dieticians over the past five years), the …
Dutch bill proposes euthanasia for over 75s
Dutch MP Pia Dijkstra proposed a bill that would allow euthanasia for anyone over the age of 75 who no longer wants to live. To be eligible a person would need to have “an intrinsic and consistent” wish to die, which would be confirmed by a second interview at least two months after the initial request.
New Ovarian Cancer Drug Wins Speedy FDA Approval
U.S. health officials have approved a new option for some women battling ovarian cancer: a drug that targets a genetic mutation seen in a subset of hard-to-treat tumors. The Food and Drug Administration cleared the drug, Rubraca, from Clovis Oncology Inc. for women in advanced stages of the disease who have already tried at least two chemotherapy drugs.
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Assigns Long-Term Rating of BBB+ with a Stable Outlook to the City of Chicago General Obligation Bonds – Project and Refunding Series 2017A, and Taxable Project Series 2017B )–Kroll Bond Rating Agency has assigned a long-term rating of BBB+ with a Stable outlook to the City of Chicago General Obligation Bonds – Project and Refunding Seri… )–Science Applications International Corp. today announced that Karen Wheeler will become SAIC’s new chief human resources officer, effective Feb. 4, 2017.
2016 News Plus Research: Practice Management Systems Market Future Trends and Scope Analysis by 2024
… to standalone services. Some companies that provide these services are Acrendo Softwares, Allegiance MD, WRS Health, Practo Ray and Athena Health to name a few. Practice Management Systems Market: Opportunities and Trends PMS have a great future …
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The 2016 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. A total of $5,600 was collected from solicitation mailings.
Sleep Aids Market to Approach US$ 80.8 Billion by 2020
… population, increasing demand for sleeping pills due to stressful modern lifestyle and rising initiatives by various health organizations to increase awareness about sleep disorders. However, factors such as side effects associated with sleep aids …
Superheroes pay visit to hospital patients
The superheroes went past patient windows and waved to cheering crowds below. In attendance were Batman, Superman, Captain America and Spiderman.
Ontario Proposes New Thre Year Plan To OMA
December, Ontario shared with the Ontario Medical Association a proposed three-year plan that would improve patient access to care, provide more support for family physicians, and build stability into Ontario’s health-care budget. Under the terms of the proposed plan, patients would receive more timely access to family physicians; family doctors would receive additional support; and fees paid to specialists would be reduced for certain procedures that can now be conducted with greater ease and at lesser cost.
Largest public pension system to sell all tobacco stocks
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System decided Monday to sell its last $550 million worth of tobacco-related investments nearly two decades after trading away the bulk of them. In a 9-3 vote, the CalPERS investment committee disregarded the advice from its own financial advisers who recommended reversing a sell-off approved in 2000, which has cost the system more than $3 billion in lost earnings.
What Is the DOL Fiduciary Rule, Coming in 2017?
The relationship many of you have with your retirement investment advisor will change on April 10, 2017. It could result in your advisor charging you higher fees while providing you with less guidance – or in you getting no guidance at all.
Spielman replacement candidates
Who cares. Let him run the team another decade. You guys dont have to hold him to any track record or standards.
Share the Season helps mother get a little more than her two front teeth
This year, the 81-year-old mother’s old dentures started to break down. She got the dentures repaired twice, but a recent crack in them resulted in difficulty eating and weight loss.
Sushma discharged
… and unrelated donor. “She has been advised to remain at home for a few weeks, and AIIMS doctors will follow up on her health in the coming weeks and months,” a senior AIIMS official said.
What is your cough trying to tell you?
… be of any use.” He recommends that vulnerable groups – people aged over 65, pregnant women and those with long-term health problems – get the flu jab to reduce susceptibility to chest infections. Solution: Paracetamol or ibuprofen for symptoms of …
El Nino, warming planet may have sparked the Zika epidemic, scientists say
A female Aedes aegypti mosquito in the process of acquiring blood from a human host. In a world characterized by rising temperatures, deforestation and other human influences on the environment, the spread of infectious disease is a hot topic.
TGA decision will boost Maxigesic sales in Australia
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration has today confirmed an interim decision that all medicines containing codeine be rescheduled to prescription-only medicines effective 1 February 2018. The TGA will up-schedule these products due to the risk of dependence and adverse events compared to safer analgesic products also available over-the-counter, including paracetamol-ibuprofen combinations such as Maxigesic .
The nation’s largest public pension system is giving up tobacco.
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System decided Monday to sell off its last $550 million worth of tobacco-related investments nearly two decades after trading away the bulk of them. In a 9-3 vote, the CalPERS investment committee disregarded the advice from its own financial advisers who recommended reversing a sell-off approved in 2000, which has cost the system more than $3 billion in lost earnings.
When Asian American Men Seek Therapy: The Invisible Struggle
… before they finally sought help for their struggles. According to a 2011 study from the National Institute for Mental Health , Asian Americans are less likely to reach out for help with emotional difficulties than white, Latino, and Black ethnic …
Good Shepherd rehab moves to St. Lukes
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network is leasing nearly 13,000-square-feet at St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Monroe Campus to open a 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. The new hospital opened in October, and the Good Shepherd unit is expected to open in January.
Colton Haynes Opens Up About His Struggle With Mental Health Issues…
Colton Haynes published two very different personal journal entries – one from November 2014 and another from two years later – in Paper magazine to show how far he’s come in his mental health journey and the importance of seeking help. “Something’s been off recently.