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Keynote Speaker: Anthony Galie bull; Presented by SPEAK Inc.
Motivator, Hypnotist and Entertainer Anthony Galie is a psychotherapist, author of the book "Take Control of Your Subconscious Mind," lecturer, and professional trainer on the "Subconscious Aspects of Business. " He is a three time speaker at the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, one of a very few accorded that honor. And in 2006 he was named one of "The 26 Hottest" speakers by Successful Meetings Magazine. His "Visionary Thinking" and "Hypnotic Goal-Setting" presentations are the perfect blend of entertainment and education. The most common comments from meeting and convention planners are " He had my group spellbound with serious, transferrable information that helped them improve their business performance and I haven`t laughed that hard in years" Anthony has a BA degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, he also attended Florida Atlantic University for his Master`s Degree. In addition to his own practice as a psychotherapist, he has published numerous articles in leading trade and industry journals. For over 27 years, he has helped motivate many of the country`s leading corporations including FedEx, Sears, Merrill-Lynch, Prudential and Bell South, among others. Tony Galie brings a new approach to an old problem: how to get and stay motivated over a long period of time. Most people are only able to stay focused on their goals for a few days at a time - any longer than that and their performance begins to drop. In the absence of repeated, external ...From:speakincViews:0 0ratingsTime:10:45More inPeople Blogs

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

SED International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SED), a multinational supply chain management provider and distributor of leading computer technology, consumer electronics, small appliances, housewares and personal care products, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2012.

A summary of the first fiscal quarter results are as follows:

Our performance during the quarter was disappointing with revenue down particularly in our core PC and TV businesses and our delay in adding profitability through the integration of our Lehrhoff acquisition, said Bob OMalley, president and chief executive officer of SED International. While we have some bright spots in our Latin America businesses, we are taking actions in the U.S. on several fronts this quarter to increase revenue through better selling and marketing alignment with our strategic vendors and to manage our operating expenses through the restructuring of operations and the implementation of selective outsourcing initiatives. We are committed to returning SED International to profitability.

Conference Call

SED International management will host a teleconference and webcast today, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing 1-877-941-8416 in the United States and 1-480-629-9808 internationally. For those unable to participate, an audio replay of the call will be available beginning approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live call through November 15, 2012. The audio replay may be accessed by dialing 1-877-870-5176 from the United States or 1-858-384-5517 internationally and entering access conference ID # 4572814. The call also will be available as a live, listen-only webcast on the Investor Relations section of the SED International website at http://www.sedonline.com. Following the live webcast, an online archived webcast will also be available at the SED International website.

About SED International Holdings, Inc.

Founded in 1980, SED International Holdings, Inc. is a multinational, preferred distributor of leading computer technology, consumer electronics, small appliances, housewares, and personal care products. The company also offers custom-tailored supply chain management services ideally suited to meet the priorities and distribution requirements of the e-commerce, Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer markets. Headquartered near Atlanta, Georgia with business operations in California; Florida; Georgia; New Jersey; Texas; Bogota, Colombia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, SED serves a customer base of over 10,000 channel partners and retailers in the US and Latin America. To learn more, please visit http://www.SEDonline.com; or follow us on Twitter @SEDIntl.

Safe Harbor

Statements made in this Press Release that are not historical or current facts are "forward-looking statements. These statements often can be identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximate" or "continue," or the negative thereof. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management's best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and important factors beyond the control of the Company that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected. These factors include adverse economic conditions, entry of new and stronger competitors, inadequate capital, unexpected costs, failure to gain product approval in foreign countries and failure to capitalize upon access to new markets. The Company disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. These factors and others are discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis" section of the Company's Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q available at http://www.sec.gov.

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OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Imation Corp. (IMN), a global scalable storage and data security company, today announced availability of its next-generation IronKey S250 and D250 hardware-encrypted flash drives. Widely known as The Worlds Most Secure Flash Drives, the newest IronKey flash drives feature faster performance, a redesigned control panel that supports multiple languages, and new remote management capabilities in its signature rugged, high-security design.

The IronKey S250 and D250 flash drives are available in Basic, Personal and Enterprise editions for enterprise and personal use. The IronKey flash drives deliver powerful protection against data loss and are validated to meet the stringent Security Level 3 requirements of the FIPS 140-2 standard, which fully support corporate and government compliance strategies.

The Personal and Enterprise editions feature built-in identity protection that allows users to securely surf the web, and the IronKey password vault to store and protect user passwords.The Enterprise edition adds centralized remote administration through Imations cloud security console, which supports full life cycle management for deploying and managing dozens to thousands of secure flash drives.

While organizations are realizing the advantages of a mobile workforce, they are also coming to grips with vulnerabilities caused by lost or stolen data, said Lawrence Reusing, Imations general manager for Mobile Security. Imation has developed its new IronKey S250 and D250 offerings to provide choices for organizations around the world whose employees need to transport and access data remotely, while enhancing security, performance and reliability.

The newest features and functionality added to IronKey S250 and D250 devices include:

The IronKey S250 and D250 secure flash drives meet security standards for high security environments, with features that include:

Pricing, specifications and availability

Imations IronKey S250 and D250 Enterprise and Personal flash drives are available worldwide through Imations network of channel partners or Imation Sales. US customers may purchase certain IronKey Basic and Personal flash drives from the Imation Mobile Security Store at http://store.imation.com/security. Manufacturers list pricing ranges from $US109 to $US599 for S250 and $US89 to $US599 for D250 models; reseller prices may vary.

Additional specifications can be found on Imations website:

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As humans have socially evolved, it has become harder for the individual to truly identify him or herself as unique. The same can be said of music, for in the last two centuries it has evolved to the point where very few modern musicians stand out as truly distinctive performers. To be a great vocalist, a great performer, a great instrumentalist or a great songwriter isnt enough anymore; you have to either be extraordinary in at least one of those categories or exceptional at them all.

Reggae and rock artist Matisyahus skill set is among the latter. Though it may seem to be a hyperbole, some Matisyahu fans believe him to be one of the most underrated musicians of our lifetime and, after his performance in Strong Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 1 to a crowd of roughly 150 people, it is definitely harder to disagree with these arguments.

Though officially listed as a speaker by Campus Activities Board (CAB), Matisyahu spent a majority of his time on stage performing seven songs from across the spectrum of his career. Unlike his recorded albums, which often contain autotune, heavy instrumentals and fast-paced songs, the concert was done acoustically, with only guitarist David Holmes accompanying Matisyahu on stage.

Their first song was Crossroads, one of Matisyahus most popular from his new album, Spark Seeker. The song, beginning with his Hazzan style of chanted prayer, deviated quickly from the original version and became slower, more elegant and sung with greater emotion than the source material. It seemed that many in the audience unfamiliar with Matisyahu were quickly awed by his mesmerizing vocals, which ended with a three-minute beatboxing session that perfectly accompanied Holmes guitar.

Matisyahus next three songs Obstacles, Live Like a Warrior and Thunder were more of the same: a beautiful montage of a talented musician, singing to his audience in a reggae-based style interspersed with impressive vocal percussion and thoughtful lyrics. Each seemed to have a life lesson or a proverb in every line a memorable one from Obstacles stated This life cant be bought nor sold, just play your cards and fold and it was rare to see anyone in the audience distracted with anything besides the light show slowly changing to depict the ambiance of his music. By the end of the powerful, poetic Thunder, Matisyahu seemed in a trance as he repeatedly chanted Dont forget me now, a sentiment which was answered by the loudest applause thus far in the show.

The best part, however, was yet to come. The highlight of his show was a 15-minute mashup featuring his most recent hit Sunshine and one of the first songs he ever recorded back in 2004, Aish Tamid. Within those 15 minutes, he managed to highlight every trait, every facet of performance he has developed over his career into a sonata of incomprehensible beauty. Though the direction of his performance seemed aimless at times, his Hazzan chanting and lengthy vocal percussion transitions intertwined with Holmes guitar and a background synthetic orchestra to create a performance that few modern musicians have the artistic creativity to match.

Matisyahus final two songs were a return to the roots of his success. King Without a Crown was the first to regularly air on American radio stations in the mid-2000s, featuring the quintessential reggae-rap style that became his trademark. As well as showcasing his ability to turn what was originally a rap into a slower, more thoughtful ballad, the song was able to highlight the influence of his Jewish heritage, references to the Torah, God and the Jewish belief in the coming of the Messiah.

Following this performance was his final song, One Day, which catapulted him to international prominence in 2009. Matisyahu was able to take this anthem on peace, understanding and unity and as he had done previouslyit more emotional, more meaningful and more creative than any recording can do justice. Additional themes taken from Bob Marleys No Woman, No Cry only bolstered his message and performance further, providing a perfect ending for his remarkable performance.

What made his showing in Strong memorable was not only the songs, but the way he was able to captivate the audience on a personal level with both his music and the thoughtful insight he gave following his performance.

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Personal Branding, typically presented as more of an empowering experience than an empirical process, has finally been validated. This measurement process is the focus of a series of an upcoming MIBOSO Authentic Personal Branding tele-classe series titled, The Truth About Personal Branding.

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Ms Davies-Janes measurement scale also validates soft personal brand benefits:

... and quantifies them with metrics that measure time and dollars, earned and saved.

One corporate executive calculated that her personal band drives over US $500K/year in savings and earrings for her employer. But they dont get all the benefits.

This VP credited her brand with earning her over $182K last year, a benefit that will repeat next year, and the year after that, into the foreseeable future.

Compounded earnings and savings over time make this executives personal brand a highly productive investment.

Heres the breakdown of our clients $182K in brand-driven earnings:

Personal Branding, typically presented as more of an empowering experience than an empirical process, has finally been validated. This measurement process is the focus of a series of upcoming tele-classes titled, The Truth About Personal Branding.

For additional information or to register for The Truth About Personal Branding Series, visit http://authenticpersonalbranding.com/classes/ This 3-part free tele-class series runs at two times, 3 OR 9 pm Eastern, on November 14, 19 and 27, 2012.

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ll4.me Moral Intelligence 2.0: Enhancing Business Performance And Leadership Success In Turbulent Times - , Fred Kiel This is the eBook version of the printed book.A dramatic erosion of trust in our business, financial, and government leaders has provided even stronger evidence of the links between moral intelligence and optimal business and personal performance. In Moral Intelligence 2.0, Douglas Lennick and Fred Kiel thoroughly update their best-seller to demonstrate those linkagesand to guide leaders in measuring, developing, and applying moral intelligence throughout their organizations.Author: Lennick, Doug Author: Kiel, Fred Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall Illustration: N Language: ENG Title: Moral Intelligence 2.0: Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success in Turbulent Times Pages: 00336 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00337 (Encrypted PDF) On Sale: 2011-04-14 SKU-13/ISBN: 9780132498289 Category: Business Economics : Leadership This is the eBook version of the printed book.A dramatic erosion of trust in our business, financial, and government leaders has provided even stronger evidence of the links between moral intel doug lennick, fred kiel, business, economics, leadershipFrom:julianwatkins64Views:0 0ratingsTime:00:12More inPeople Blogs

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Almost Family, Inc. (AFAM), a leading regional provider of home health nursing and personal care services, announced today its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012.

Highlights:

Comments on ResultsWilliam Yarmuth, Chief Executive Officer, commented on the results: "Our results for the third quarter reflect the impact of normal seasonality in our VN segment along with an apparent slowing in health care utilization nationwide. While external market conditions continue to be somewhat challenging, we are continuing to focus on improving the organic growth of our business. We have been extremely pleased with the success of our operators in tightly managing the efficiencies of their business units delivering meaningful year over year cost savings in the VN segment."

With regard to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) development described in more detail below, Yarmuth added: "We continue to be very proud of our track record of sound compliance and the absence of any findings of wrongdoing at Almost Family by any of the investigatory bodies that began probing us and others in the industry in mid-2010. I am extremely proud of the way our management team, and most importantly our caregivers, have refused to allow any of this to detract from our Senior Advocacy mission of providing the highest quality care to our patients."

Third Quarter Financial ResultsAlmost Family reported third quarter results that included the impact of the 2012 Medicare reimbursement rate cut in the Visiting Nurse (VN) segment. The Medicare rate cuts reduced revenue and operating income by $2.7 million and earnings per diluted share by $0.17, while a change in certain Medicare Advantage plans paying on a per visit versus episodic basis reduced revenue by $0.8 million and earnings per diluted share by $0.03. While total VN admissions increased approximately 2% and traditional Medicare episodic admissions increased approximately 1%, total Medicare episodic admissions declined 2.5% primarily as a result of certain Medicare Advantage plans switching from episodic to per visit payment models.

The Company's earnings were favorably impacted by efforts to improve its operating efficiencies and the inclusion in the quarter of a full three months of the Cambridge Home Health Care Holdings, Inc. (Cambridge) acquisition, which closed in early August of 2011. Improvements in operating efficiencies, principally in the VN segment, improved earnings per diluted share by $0.17.

Net service revenues for the third quarter were $85.1 million, a 1% decrease from $86.2 million reported in the third quarter of 2011, primarily as a result of the VN segment's Medicare rate cut, partially offset by the Cambridge acquisition.

Net income for the third quarter of 2012 was $4.1 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, down from third quarter of 2011 net income of $4.8 million, or $0.52 per diluted share.

The effective tax rate of 39.5% in the third quarter of 2012 was consistent with the 39.4% for the third quarter of 2011.

SEC and Legal DevelopmentsSince our last quarterly report the Company has received two favorable determinations with respect to previously disclosed regulatory inquiries and litigation. On November 2, 2012, the Company and those affected executive officers and members of its board of directors were all notified by the SEC Staff that it has concluded its investigation and does not intend to recommend enforcement action to the Commission. Separately, on October 2, 2012 the judge in certain shareholder derivative actions in Kentucky state court granted the Company's motion for dismissal. Although the plaintiffs have appealed that ruling, the Company intends to vigorously defend the appeal of the ruling.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Lending Club (http://www.lendingclub.com), the leading platform for investing in and obtaining personal loans, today announced that it has enabled more than $1 billion in personal loans. With originations and servicing revenue sharply accelerating, Lending Club announced that it has generated positive cash flow for the preceding quarter.

San Francisco-based Lending Club has experienced tremendous growth since it began in 2007, with facilitated loan volumes doubling each year and on pace to triple in 2012. With $82 million in personal loans facilitated in the month of October, Lending Club is also on a $1 billion annual run rate.

"The platform has now reached a scale and stability that makes it even more attractive to borrowers and investors," said Lending Club CEO Renaud Laplanche. "Larger commitments from a wider base of investors mean a faster funding process for qualified borrowers, and higher loan volumes mean more choices for investors and more efficient pricing overall."

2012 Lending Club highlights include:

Lending Club reduces the cost of traditional banking to offer borrowers better rates and investors better returns. The platform's growth has been largely fueled by borrowers looking for lower rates. More than 72 percent of borrowers on the platform report using their personal loans to pay off existing credit card balances. By focusing on high-credit-quality borrowers, Lending Club's platform has also generated 21 consecutive quarters of positive returns.

About Lending Club

Lending Club utilizes technology and innovation to reduce the cost of traditional banking and offer borrowers better rates and investors better returns. Lending Club started operations in 2007 and has been recognized for its results and innovation by the Harvard Business Review and Dow Jones, was named one of Forbes' America's Most Promising Companies in 2011 and recognized as a 2012 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Lending Club is based in San Francisco, California. More information is available at: http://www.lendingclub.com. Currently only residents of the following states may invest in Lending Club notes: CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY (accredited investors), LA, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NH, NV, NY, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, or WY.

Additional information about Lending Club is available in the prospectus for Lending Club's notes, which can be obtained on Lending Club's website at https://www.lendingclub.com/info/prospectus.action.

About LC Advisors

Lending Club Advisors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lending Club, isregistered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. LC Advisors was founded in 2011 and registered in November 2011. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training.

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ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ABA Seguros in Mexico from Ally Financial Inc. for approximately $865 million in cash.

Established in 1958, ABA Seguros is Mexicos sixth-largest property and casualty (P&C) insurer and provides auto, homeowners and small business coverages. Based in Monterrey, the company has over 30 sales offices throughout Mexico and distributes its products through a network of nearly 2,000 independent agents as well as through auto dealerships, banks and direct channels.

ABA Seguros is a highly regarded franchise in the Mexican P&C market with a terrific brand and an impressive and profitable track record, said Evan Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ACE Limited. ACE has been operating in Mexico for many years through ACE Seguros, a business with an industrial commercial and personal accident focus. Following our announcement last month to acquire Fianzas Monterrey, the second largest surety writer in Mexico, and now ABA, a major personal lines and agency company, we are extremely well positioned to take advantage of the many growth opportunities we believe will occur in this important country over the next decade and beyond. We expect the acquisition of ABA Seguros to be accretive to earnings in the first year and to meet or exceed our companys long-term return on equity target by the third year.

The transaction is expected to be completed during the first half of 2013 and is subject to regulatory approvals.

The ACE Group is one of the worlds largest multiline property and casualty insurers. With operations in 53 countries, ACE provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of the ACE Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Additional information can be found at: http://www.acegroup.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

All forward-looking statements made in this press release, related to the acquisition of ABA Seguros or otherwise, reflect ACEs current views with respect to future events, business transactions and business performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. For example, ACEs forward-looking statements related to ABA Seguros and the anticipated acquisition (including the statement regarding impact on earnings and return on equity) could prove incorrect if the transaction were to not close, if ABA Seguros and its subsidiaries were to perform differently than currently expected by ACE or if anticipated expense-related efficiencies are not realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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