The Canton Community Improvement Corp. board will meet Friday to discuss the mayors improper use of a credit card tied to the economic development group.

The seven-member board is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room on the eighth floor of City Hall.

Mayor William J. Healy II improperly used a CIC credit card 16 times between July 7 and Aug. 7, according to credit-card statements obtained through a public-records request.

Healy said he mistakenly used the CIC credit card one of three issued and got it mixed up with his personal credit cards. Healy said he was embarrassed by the misstep. In recent weeks, the misuse was discovered by an employee of the community development department. Healy said he wrote checks soon after to KeyBank (for the Platinum Business MasterCard) to cover personal expenses a check for $534.39 and another for $72.03. Healy said the payments also covered a $39 late fee incurred on the credit card.

Purchases were made at several businesses, including Subway restaurant, Dillards, Friendlys Ice Cream, Macys, Speedway, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, Johns Grille, Sunoco, Pat Catans and Sams Club.

BOARD MEETING

The CIC board will review how the credit-card account and the policy regulating its use were established without the oversight of the full seven members, said Law Director Joseph Martuccio.

Also, the board has to analyze those transactions and determine which were properly reimbursable and ratify those, he said.

Tom Burns, an assistant city law director who represents the CIC, believes the credit card account was established without the necessary board approval.

The board never formally was made aware of the existence of the three credit cards and did not approve the policy, he said.

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Westlake Village, California (PRWEB) September 13, 2012

On June 11, 2012, Tools 2 SUCCEED announced that they will donate $5 of every online e-Learning package sale to The SUCCESS Foundation. In the first 3 months of this program, they have proudly donated $2230. As Tools 2 SUCCEED is gearing up for their busy fall and winter HRCI recertification season, they are looking forward to donating even more in the next 2 quarters.

Through their contributions, Tools 2 SUCCEED is helping to distribute the SUCCESS for Teens program to youth organizations and schools in communities across the U.S. Sheryl Tuchman, Founder and CEO of Tools 2 Succeed, Inc., said, "The missions of each of our organizations are very similar. We train adults to develop personal and leadership skills, and The SUCCESS Foundation helps teens to learn similar skills. We are proud to be able to help such a worthwhile cause."

About Tools 2 SUCCEED, Inc.

Tools 2 Succeed focuses on creating high-performance organizations in which every employee feels and acts like a partner in the business and is excited to contribute to its success. Services include onsite employee development training, leadership workshops, sexual harassment prevention training, outplacement services, behavioral assessments, and an extensive offering of more than 2000 e-learning courses. The company is based in Southern California and has a worldwide team of facilitators who can provide onsite training and consulting onsite or in public venues.

Tools 2 Succeed is an Approved Provider of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), offering fun and interactive public workshops, webinars, and online e-Learning courses for HRCI recertification credit.

The Tools 2 Succeed Vision Statement is: "At Tools 2 Succeed, our vision is to build brand awareness and be sought after for creating high-performance work environments in which all employees feel and act like partners in the business. We will build value by delivering innovative and enjoyable employee development training, management consulting, and coaching services. We strive to be a forward-looking company, always anticipating our clients future needs. Our vision is supported by our core values of honesty, integrity, respect, compassion and exceptional service."

For more information about Tools 2 SUCCEED, please visit http://tools2succeed.com.

About The SUCCESS Foundation

Today's teens face innumerable challenges. The SUCCESS Foundation believes our youth can better meet those challenges by using the principles of personal-development-enhancing skills like goal-setting, dream-building, self-motivation, time management, and creating high self-esteem and a sense of purpose. The SUCCESS Foundation's mission is to help teens develop these skills so they can reach their full potential.

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Solvay accelerates its development in Indiawith the acquisition of Sunshield Chemicals

Reinforcing its leading position in specialty surfactants in fast growing markets

Solvay announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Sunshield Chemicals, an Indian company specializing in surfactants, from Amit Choksey Group. This acquisition will enable Solvay`s Novecare business to accelerate growth plans in India for the home and personal care, agrochemicals, coatings and industrial applications markets. Solvay is determined to double its sales in India by 2015.

"This bolt-on acquisition will enable us to speed up our pace of growth in the Indian surfactants market that is currently enjoying double-digit annual growth. With Sunshield Chemicals, we are expanding our existing industrial base in this country and reinforcing our commercial presence in strong growth market segments," explains Emmanuel Butstraen, President of Novecare. "Our aim is to further consolidate our leading positions in specialty surfactants in Asia and to support our customers` development in this part of the world."

Sunshield Chemicals, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), generated net sales of INR 943 million (EUR 13.5 million) in its most recent financial year ended March 31, 2012. The price of the acquisition results in a Enterprise Value multiple below 9x the estimated adjusted EBITDA for the current year. This transaction enables Amit Choksey Group to focus more on their other activities in the field of pigments and other related products. The operation, subject to fulfillment of customary conditions and agreements, is expected to be concluded within a period of approximately three months.

This acquisition follows the opening of a major innovation center in Savli (Gujarat State) and further reinforces the Group`s presence and commitment in India. Moreover, Solvay is determined to double its sales in India by 2015. The Group has been doing business in this country since 2000 through its Novecare, Engineering Plastics and Specialty Polymers activities. With seven production sites and about 900 employees, the Group generated net sales of 180 million euros in India in 2011.

SUNSHIELD CHEMICALS, an Indian company from Amit Choksey Group, produces and exports surfactants, cross-linkers and antioxidants. Working from its production site near Mumbai, Sunshield Chemicals serves a large number of markets for various applications in agrochemicals, textiles, coatings, lubricants, plastics, metal treatment, home and personal care products. Sunshield Chemicals is based in Mumbai and listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

SOLVAY is an international chemical Group committed to sustainable development with a clear focus on innovation and operational excellence. Its recent acquisition of specialty chemicals company Rhodia created a much larger player, which is realizing over 90% of its sales in markets where it is among the top 3 global leaders. Solvay offers a broad range of products that contribute to improving the quality of life and the performance of its customers in markets such as consumer goods, construction, automotive, energy, water and environment, and electronics. The Group is headquartered in Brussels, employs about 31,000 people in 55 countries and generated EUR 12.7 billion in net sales in 2011 (pro forma). Solvay SA (SOLB.BE) is listed on NYSE Euronextin Brussels and Paris (Bloomberg: SOLB.BB - Reuters: SOLBt.BR).

Novecare, one of the major Global Business Units of Solvay`s Rhodia sector generating net sales of approximately 1.6 billion in 2011, provides high-performance products and solutions to a wide range of industries including cosmetics, detergents, agrochemicals, oil & gas, coatings and industrial applications. Thanks to its worldwide industrial presence and a global R&D and tech-support network, Novecare holds front-ranking positions in surfactants, amines, phosphorus derivatives, natural & synthetic polymers and monomers technologies, and eco-friendly solvents-based formulations. Thanks to its expertise in protection, surface modification, rheology, and active delivery, Novecare provides its customers with solutions enabling them to improve their formulations and processes and to protect human health and the environment.

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CALABASAS, CA--(Marketwire - Sep 12, 2012) - Nova Development, a consumer unit of leading global software developer and publisher Avanquest Software ( EURONEXT PARIS : AVQ ), is proud to announce the release of their new Fall 2012 PC SuperBundle software suite.

Saving PC users over 87%, the seven exciting software titles included in the PC SuperBundle are valued at over $370 if purchased separately but are now available in one versatile and powerful package for just $49! Featuring Serif's top-rated desktop publishing software, PagePlus X6 (a $107+ value alone), this outstanding software bundle includes essential titles that will help both the professional and personal PC user to work in even more creative, productive and organized ways. The Fall 2012 PC SuperBundle launches on September 12th, 2012 and will only be available for 14 days.

"Our Fall PC SuperBundle offers an incredible value and includes 7 versatile titles ranging from award-winning utilities to powerful creative tools," said Barry Evleth, Product Marketing Director at Avanquest Software. "We are excited to offer Serif PagePlus X6 along with 6 other innovative programs."

The Fall 2012 PC SuperBundle Software Suite Includes:

PagePlus X6 -- the top-ranked desktop publishing software that lets you easily create, edit and produce professional looking newsletters, posters, flyers, presentations, stationery, PDFs, e-books, interactive multimedia brochures and more -- with no design experience required.

Photo Commander -- the fast and fun way to organize, edit and share photos through a user friendly interface that makes consolidating your photo collection as easy as child's play.

Video Editor -- the easy-to-use editing software with all the tools needed to create professional-style movies from your home videos, audio and photos, just like a Hollywood pro.

Video Converter Pro -- the powerful yet easy-to-use video and DVD converter that lets you rip DVDs, convert videos and extract audio into the formats you want for enjoyment wherever you go.

Marine Aquarium Deluxe 3.0 -- With over 30 fish species to choose from, this software offers a true-to-life, high-definition, customizable aquarium screensaver that will take your breath away.

GetBack Photo -- the complete way to quickly and easily recover deleted digital photos -- no matter where they've been stored.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Tovbot (www.Tovbot.com), an Atlanta-based personal robotics startup competing in the TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield, announced its plan to bring Shimi, a robotic musical companion, to the masses via Kickstarter, a crowdsourcing platform that helps creative projects come to life. Developed by a team of roboticists from Georgia Tech, IDC Herzliya and the MIT Media Lab, Shimi is an intelligent robot that serves as both a high-quality speaker system and dance partner.

Shimi, appropriately named after the Shimmy dance move, is more than an appcessory, hes a robotic musical companion. Shimi loves to play and listen to music from a docked iPhone or iPod, then dance along with the beat and even create new, unique musical compositions. He also has the ability to react to humans, using advanced facial and speech recognition algorithms.

The Tovbot Kickstarter campaign will be used to transform the Shimi prototype into a product that can be mass manufactured and sold at an affordable price.

Kickstarter is the perfect platform to introduce Shimi to its audience of early adopters who are looking for both practical and novelty innovations, said Tovbot Co-Founder, Gil Weinberg. Were confident that Shimi will dance his way into everyones hearts as soon as they hear the sound he produces and see the moves he can make.

First and foremost, Shimi functions as a high-quality speaker dock with an optimized shape designed for ideal sound reproduction. Beyond producing the ultimate in sound, Shimi uses your iPhone as its brain, making it your own personal robotic musical companion. Shimi not only knows and understands music, but also knows and understands what moves you.

Once the music starts, Shimi takes the stage. Five strategically placed motors allow Shimi to dance to the beat of any song, with a variety of dance moves that fit the specific song and genre. As your musical companion, Shimi always knows where you are in the room and points the speakers toward you. He also responds to your voice, your taps, your gestures, learns your musical preferences and even recommends new music for you.

In a way, Shimi started out as an animated character. We worked to nail down his personality and then we transferred that into the robot, said Guy Hoffman, Chief Technology Officer. The result is that Shimi doesnt just play your music, he actually listens to it and enjoys it as much as you do.

To showcase the Shimi innovation, Tovbot was selected to participate in this weeks TechCrunch Disrupt event as a contender in the Startup Battlefield. Looking ahead, Shimis development team will continue to create new applications, including apps for gaming, education, music production, tele-presence and more.

Tovbots Shimi has a target availability of February 2013. Supporters can back the Kickstarter campaign immediately for just $149 to bring home their own Shimi robotic musical companion. Shimi was developed with support from the National Science Foundation, Georgia Tech, and IDC Herzliya. For more information on Tovbot or Shimi, visit http://www.Tovbot.com.

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Summary: Mint's founder asserts how important these APIs and reliable financial data is to spurring innovation for personal finance solutions.

Intuit is gearing up to open up its application programming interfaces to its financial data service in the United States and Canada for the first time ever.

The idea behind the open APIs is to spur innovation for developing new personal and small business finance applications from third-party developers.

Essentially, Intuit is offering resources to find what could be the next QuickBooks or Mint.com

The APIs will also offer developers with the opportunity to develop new tailored apps for their respective customers based on data from more than 19,000 sources of personal and business banking, brokerage and investment accounts in North America.

It's important to note that Intuit specifies that technology providers can only create solutions based on data given with customers' permission.

Aaron Patzer, founder of the Intuit-owned personal finance platform Mint, emphasized in prepared remarks about the importance of this kind of information being available to developers as access to reliable financial data is "among the biggest challenges developers face when working to innovate."

"These new APIs will accelerate the pace of development well see at startups looking to create new services for both individuals and businesses," Patzer continued.

The small business software provider asserts that this is a big move for the company as it is touted to be a win-win situation for both Intuit and its customer base. Specifically, customers should win thanks to more offerings tailored to them by leveraging data while Intuit is boasting to be improving the cost for developers seeking to access this data.

The open APIs to Intuits financial data service will start rolling out on a limited basis in October through the Intuit Partner Platform. Up until now, this platform has only offered QuickBooks data.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vd4xxp/delivery_system_ha) has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new report "Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products. Technology, Applications and Formulations" to their offering.

Novel delivery systems designed to facilitate the use of fountain of youth and other functional actives is an idea whose time has come. In a rapidly growing global market eager for products that really work, accelerating market pull forces and technology push have set the stage for this foundation text.

This must have book has been carefully designed for training, development and synergistic technology transfer across the personal care, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It is not only intended for scientists and technologists but will also be of high interest to market development and business personnel. This book will cause a breakthrough in effective interaction among technology and marketing.

It is a showcase for understanding, using and marketing the technology of why and how delivery systems work as well as current, emerging/potential applications and working formulations.

Each chapter is written by one or more experts in the field. A wide range of companies serving the global marketplace are represented. These companies offer numerous types of delivery systems containing highly desirable functional actives, delivery system technology development services, and opportunities for technology licensing, mergers and acquisitions.

A unique feature of the book is the use of Mind Map technology to capture and present the essence of the thinking of over 80 authors in a Book-at-a-Glance Executive Overview section.

This section has been specifically designed to empower decision making leading to the development of innovative product differentiation in a global context.

Key Topics Covered:

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By Joshua Bondy - September 10, 2012 | Tickers: CVX, XOM, MRO, RDS-A | 0 Comments

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Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-A)with its' partnersMarathon Oil(NYSE: MRO)andChevron (NYSE: CVX)recently announcedthe construction of a major carbon capture and storage project in Alberta, Canada.The facility will be used to remove more than 1 million tonnes of C02 per year from an upgrader facility.The Alberta oil sands will become one of the biggest domestic supplies of crude oil in North America. This large resource base is commonly criticized for its' damage to the environment. Among other factors it produces a large amount of CO2. One of the objections to the Keystone XL pipeline by environmentalists was the amount of C02 produced by the oil sands. As opposed to regular oil wells the extraction process for the oil sands is much more energy intensive. Traditional oil sands production requires that a layer of top soil be removed and then large amounts of oily sand are transported for processing. The Athabasca Oil sands are still a major part of the America's energy mix. They produce 1.3 million barrels of oil per day and there are plans to significantly increase production.

The development of this carbon capture project is important for the long term development of the oil sands. With global warming becoming evident throughout the globe nations are slowly starting to work towards reducing climate change. With the oil sands labeled as one of the worst energy sources on a pollution basis there is a risk that fines or extra surcharges could be placed upon its' oil. These challenges come in addition to lower prices which heavy oil receives. The development of this carbon capture project is more than just a fancy PR play but a significant investment which will help to ensure the acceptance of the oil sands within the public psyche.

ExxonMobil Corp (NYSE: XOM) is another company which is developing environmentally sound solutions in the oil sands. They have decided to focus on reducing the number of steps necessary in the production process. By using paraffinic froth treatment they will be able to remove the need for an upgrader facility. By cutting out this part of the production process they will be able to reduce not only C02 emissions but also general energy use. C02 emissions may be the most popular metric used to judge the degree of environmental population but the overall energy intensity is also important.

The EU has alreadyconsidered banning crude oildeveloped from the oil sands. The Canadian government, Alberta government, and private corporations need to take environmental concerns serious if they wish to ensure the long term development of the oil sands. The Canadian Oil sands have one of the largest amounts of proven reserves in the world. This resource is not a small side project which aims to produces a few thousand barrels per day but a significant part of the world's energy portfolio. The expected oil sands production is expected to be around 3.5 million barrels per day by 2020. Through new technologies Exxon, Shell, Chevron, and others are ensuring that the oil sands will remain socially and environmentally acceptable. These recent develop should encourage investors that the Canadian oil sands are a sustainable long term investment and are taking concrete steps to overcome environmentally based objections.

Joshua Bondy is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network

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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Wright Express Corporation (WXS), a leading global provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, today announced its chairman, president and CEO, Michael E. Dubyak, was selected by the Maine Development Foundation as the 2012 Champion of Education, Training and Leadership Development. The award honors an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to spark Maines economy and help all Maine citizens reach their highest personal potential.

I am humbled by this award and recognition, said Dubyak. I am passionate about trying to align higher education and now K-16 with Maine businesses and the growing need for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) graduates. Maine businesses and the state educational systems must work in partnership if we are to properly train and retain our high school students that come through our college and university systems.

With over 600 employees in the greater Portland area, Wright Express takes an active leadership role in supporting organizations that promote economic, educational and personal development opportunities. Dubyak is currently the Chairman of Educate Maine, a business-led organization whose mission is to champion college and career readiness and increased education attainment.

We greatly appreciate all that Mike does for Maine, said Ed Cervone, Maine Development Foundation interim executive director. He has demonstrated the ability to collaborate and create successful partnerships across business and academic sectors. His ideas and leadership are truly making a difference in Maine.

Dubyak sits on the University of Southern Maine Foundations Board of Directors. Previously, Dubyak served as chairman of the University of Southern Maines Board of Visitors. Dubyak has also served on the United Way of Greater Portlands Board of Directors, the Governors Council on Competitiveness and the Economy, the New England Advisory Council of the Boston Federal Reserve, and the Maine Chamber of Commerces Executive Board. Additionally, Dubyak served on the Center for Grieving Childrens Board of Directors and co-chaired its Capital Campaign.

A special reception to honor the five 2012 Maine Development Foundation Champions will be held on September 21 at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland, Maine, during the organizations 34th annual meeting.

About Wright Express

Wright Express is a leading international provider of B2B physical, digital and virtual card product solutions. The Companys fleet, corporate and prepaid payment solutions provide its more than 350,000 customers with unparalleled security and control across a wide spectrum of business sectors. The Companys operations include Wright Express Financial Services, Pacific Pride, rapid! PayCard, Wright Express Prepaid Cards Australia, Wright Express Fuel Cards Australia and CorporatePay Limited, England, as well as a majority equity position in UNIK S.A, a Brazilian company. Wright Express and its subsidiaries employ more than 900 associates in six countries. For more information about Wright Express, please visit wrightexpress.com.

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This report is the result of ICD Research / Strategic Defence Intelligence's extensive market and company research covering the global body armor and personal protection industry. It provides detailed analysis of both historic and forecast global industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of the leading companies in the industry, and key news.

Introduction and Landscape

Why was the report written?

"The Global Body Armor and Personal Protection Market 2012-2022" offers the reader detailed analysis of the global body armor and personal protection market over the next ten years, alongside potential market opportunities to enter the industry, using detailed market size forecasts.

What is the current market landscape and what is changing?

The demand for body armor and personal protection equipment is anticipated to be driven by internal and external security threats, territorial disputes, modernization initiatives, technological innovations, and a general shortage of body armor across the world. Cumulatively, the global market is expected to value US$19.4 billion during the forecast period. The market is expected to be dominated by North America, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. Despite the economic downturn in Europe, the region's share of the global market is projected to increase during the forecast period due to the scheduled deployment of various modernization programs that have been initiated in previous years.

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