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Kangaroo Express Tops off its Bean Street Coffee with Whipped Topping

Mytop™ Whip Topping® Machine Expands Coffee Customization Options

Cary, N.C. - The Pantry, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTRY), the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, today announced its Kangaroo Express convenience stores are introducing whipped topping to its Bean Street Coffee customization options, at no costs to its guests.

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Volkswagen Group of America and Eaton Unveil New Combined Charging System Quick Charger

One of the Nation's First Combined Charging System-Compliant Quick Chargers Debuts at the Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Laboratory

BELMONT, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 10, 2013) - Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Eaton today celebrated the debut of one of the country's first single-port Combined Charging System (CCS) electric vehicle chargers at the Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL) in Belmont, Calif. Capable of recharging most electric vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 30 minutes, the installation of the new charger is the beginning of the new CCS-compliant single-port fast charging infrastructure development in the United States and Europe.

VW electric car being charged by Eaton charging station

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Hooters Names Rachel Fashing Hooters Girl of the Year 2013

Madison, Wis., local surprised with recognition during her fundraising event

ATLANTA, GA — Hooters of America, LLC announced today that Madison, Wis., Hooters Girl Rachel Fashing is named Hooters Girl of the Year 2013. This honorary title is given to one woman every year who exemplifies all of the qualities of an ideal Hooters Girl, including an impeccable image, excellent hospitality skills, and great attitude and personality.

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Largemouth Communications Named Finalist in 2012 PR News CSR Awards

Recognized in the stakeholder engagement category for Kangaroo Express Salute Our Troops campaign

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – January 7, 2013 – Largemouth Communications, a full-service public relations firm, today announced it is a finalist in the PR News Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards program. Largemouth’s work is recognized in the stakeholder engagement category for its effort managing and promoting the second annual Kangaroo Express Salute Our Troops campaign.

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Eaton Software Becomes First in Industry to Extend Runtime of Virtual Environments During Power Outages

Updated Eaton Intelligent Power Manager Software Strengthens Business Continuity and Confidence for VMware vSphere 5.1 Users

RALEIGH, N.C. ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced the latest version of its Intelligent Power Manager™ software. The updated software includes compatibility with the VMware® vSphere™ 5.1 virtualization platform and a new load shedding capability designed to extend available battery backup time for information technology (IT) and data center managers when critical business functions are compromised by power outages.

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Southeastern Receives Brunswick Bowling 2012 Crown Club Supplier Award

LEXINGTON, S.C. - Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was recognized with the 2012 Brunswick Bowling Crown Club Supplier Award for its outstanding service and support for innovation to Brunswick bowling products.

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Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Chris Reynolds to Director of Safety & Security

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced that Chris Reynold has advanced from the North Atlanta (NAT) service center manager into the position of director of safety & security.

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Eaton UPSs Earn ENERGY STAR Qualification for High Energy Efficiency

RALEIGH, N.C. ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced Eaton 5P, 5PX and 9PX uninterruptible power system (UPS) models available in the Americas are ENERGY STAR® qualified following stringent third party testing and verification of meeting the program's energy efficiency requirements. The qualification means that the Eaton UPSs are among the most efficient on the market, and allow customers to effectively reduce electrical usage and carbon footprint.

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Tell Jon Gruden Why Your High School Football Program Deserves $5,000 from Hooters

Hooters offers five lucky winners a $5,000 cash donation to the high school booster club of their choice and FREE boneless wings for a year

ATLANTA, GA – Hooters of America, LLC, a franchisor and operator of more than 435 Hooters restaurants in 44 states and 28 foreign countries, today announced there is still time to enter the "Gruden Giveaway Video Upload Contest." As part of Hooters football program featuring Jon Gruden, former National Football League head coach and current ESPN Monday Night Football analyst, Hooters is offering fans the chance to win a $5,000 donation to the high school booster club of their choice plus free boneless wings for a year.

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Largemouth Communications Announces New Hire

Research Triangle Park, N.C. –Largemouth Communications, a full-service public relations firm, announces the hire of Claire Monaghan as account coordinator.

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Hooters Donates $100,000 to Tom Valentine Fund & Operation Homefront

World-renowned restaurant chain donates funds in support of nation's service members and wounded warriors

ATLANTA, Ga. – Hooters of America, LLC, today announced that it donated $100,000 to Operation Homefront (OH) in support of our nation's service members, their families and our wounded warriors. A check was presented to the Operation Homefront executive team on Oct. 2, 2012 at the Operation Homefront Village in San Antonio, Texas.

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