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Environmental Health Trust Urges US Federal Government to Help Implement Cell Ph …
Working with some of the world’s top scientists, EHT researches new health problems linked with cell phones; publicizes case reports on rare cell phone-associated illnesses. the organization is making a call for action made in light of world health organization’s recent declaration that cell phone radiation may cause cancer in humans
Jackson, WY, June 07, 2011 -- Following the World Health Organization’s recent declaration that cell phone radiation is a possible…
Dynamic Wealth Management Headlines: Yandex Is Set for $1.3 Billion Stock Offeri …
Less than a week after LinkedIn’s stellar debut, Wall Street is gearing up for the initial public offering of yet another multibillion-dollar Internet start-up.
Yandex, one of the largest Web companies in Russia, will price its offering at $25 a share, well above expectations, according to a person briefed on the deal who was not permitted to publicly discuss the offering.
The company, based in Moscow, is set to go public on…
PhillyPatientRide Celebrates 1000th Free Ride for Philadelphia Cancer Patients
Joint project by PhillyCarShare and American Cancer Society has provided 1000 free rides for cancer patients since its inception on January 1, 2011.
Philadelphia, PA, June 07, 2011 -- PhillyPatientRide, a joint effort by Philadelphia car sharing organization PhillyCarShare and the American Cancer Society, is proud to announce the completion of its 1000th free ride provided to Philadelphia cancer patients. Since its inception in January 2011, PhillyPatientRide’s 100+ volunteers have…
Enventure Wins RoHS Compliance and Tin Whisker Analysis Order
NH, U.S.A. (26 May, 2011) - Enventure Technology Services, a leading product design services and component obsolescence management provider to global corporations, has today won an RoHS Compliance and Tin Whisker Analysis order from a leading global supplier of systems to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
The RoHS directive places restrictions on Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturers, in order to prevent companies from placing electrical and electronic equipment with high levels…
First Long-Term Care Insurance Almanac Published
What percentage of adults over age 65 will need between 2 and 5 years of long-term care after age 65? [Answer: 20%]. What percentage of assisted living residents transfer to a skilled nursing facility? [Answer: 58.9%]. What are the two largest causes for women's home health care claims on LTC insurance policies? [Answer: Arthritis at 18% and Alzheimer's at 17%].
A compilation of hundreds of facts,…
E&T Plastics Promotes Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Nachimson to Sales Manager for the company’s Long Island City branch.
E&T Plastics (e-tplastics.com) has been a leading distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film since 1946. The company is experiencing significant growth and has promoted Robert Nachimson to lead an expanding sales force in the Long Island location.
“I…
Electronic Technologies International Achieves UL 508A Industrial Control Panels …
Electronic Technologies International (ETI), Fort Atkinson WI, an established Electronics Manufacturing Services company, announced that the company has been awarded UL 508A Industrial Control Panels Certification.
Achievement of this new certification by ETI reinforces the company’s commitment to continued service expansion for both new and existing customers.
The UL certification covers the design and build of Industrial Control Panels for equipment such as Heating/Cooling, IT & Communications, Utility Systems, Gas/Vapor Detection,…
The Continental Group Partners with the Brickell Homeowners Association to Host …
-To be held on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Brickell on the River Condominium-
(MIAMI) June 6, 2011 – The Continental Group (TCG) in conjunction with the Brickell Homeowners Association (BHA) will host the “2011 Florida Legislative Updates for Condo Associations” on Wednesday, June 22nd promptly at 7 p.m. at the Brickell on the River Condominium located at 31 SE 5th Street, Downtown Miami.
Travis Moore,…
E&T Plastics Transitions Manufacturing Operations to New Teterboro Facility
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the completion of a year-long transition of manufacturing operations to a new 70,000 square foot facility in Teterboro, NJ.
E&T Plastics’ (http://www.e-tplastics.com) manufacturing division has been producing high quality plastic components since 1946. The company experienced significant growth and has now expanded to its eighth location. The recently-purchased 70,000 square foot facility in Teterboro, NJ…
Forex-Metal : Contact Form added on Facebook Page
Forex-Metal, a leading online Forex and CFD market maker, is excited to offer Facebook users the convenience of contacting the company’s customer support right from their Facebook accounts. Visitors of Forex-Metal Facebook Fan Page can now fill out the Contact Form, powered by ContactMe application, to get in touch with the Company’s support representatives.
“One of the most powerful ways of attracting new clients and retaining existing clients is by…
TBD Enterprises LLC now representing Henrob Corporation
TBD Enterprises now represents the Henrob Self-Pierce Riveting solution.
Tom Washburn of TBD Enterprises said, “When Dean Homewood, Director of Business Development from Henrob contacted us about working with their company, we were really excited. The Henrob product is the best self-pierce rivet solution on the market. We work with a lot of smaller manufacturers and start-ups that can’t afford hundreds of thousands of dollars for alternative technologies…
AuraPortal attends The China INT'L Soft Fair 2011 Organized by the China Softwar …
AuraChina demonstrates the AuraPortal BPM Platform to the companies attending the China INT'L Soft Fair 2011, a maximum technology event celebrated in China (12th - 14th May)
Woburn (Boston), MA, May 27, 2011 - AuraPortal (auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), has announced today its attendance at the China INT' L Soft Fair 2011 from the 12th to the 14th of May, organized by the China Software Industry…
How Real a Threat to Infra Funds is the Direct Investing Phenomenon?
By Andrew Cavenagh
Recent infrastructure auctions have resulted in pension funds and insurance companies outbidding infrastructure funds in order to win prominent infrastructure assets.
In 2010, an Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)/Borealis alliance won the 30-year concession to operate the high-speed rail link between London and the Channel Tunnel (High Speed One). In April this year, a venture between CNP Assurances, a French insurer, and CDC Infrastructure (the Caisse de Dépôts…
May jobs report reveals only 54,000 jobs created, Hound finds 126,000 jobs natio …
Pasadena, CA, June 6, 2011 – May turned out to be a disappointing month in terms of jobs creation, with only 54,000 net jobs created.
The number was the lowest in eight months and has pushed the unemployment rate back to 9.1 percent. The Labor Department blamed it on the high gas prices and the hit the Japanese economy took because of the tsunami.
According to the BLS, there are…
GEP Listed As One of the SDCE 100s for the Sixth Time
Leader in procurement transformation, GEP® (Global eProcure) is proud to announce its recognition as a part of the Supply and Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) 100, highlighting 100 Great Supply Chain Projects. It is the sixth year of recognition for GEP in SDCE’s 100 list.
Neha Shah, Executive Vice President and Co-Founder said, “This recognition by SDCE is indeed an honor for GEP and reflects our commitment to excellence in procurement…
Roller banner stands introduce simplicity range for best value pop up stands
Staffordshire, United Kingdom – May 25, 2011. Roller banner stands has come up with stronger and more durable pop up stands. Available in various color and designs, they are built keeping the various needs and requirement of the customer in mind. These pop up stands can be owned by any organization which is in need of cheap and affordable but strong and durable advertising display units.
A pop up display, which…
Perigord Group Opens New Office in Brazil
The Global Artwork Management group, Perigord, has opened a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The new opening will have business done exclusively for the South American market with Montesino Associates LLC overseeing the introduction to the new market.
Alan Leamy, the Chief Executive Officer of Perigord Group said: “We’re delighted to be establishing a base in South America. The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry has enjoyed phenomenal growth within this region.”
As more…
Growth for UK Patent and Trade Mark Attorney Firm
International patent and trade mark attorney firm Murgitroyd & Company, headquartered in Glasgow, has announced a move to larger premises for its Newcastle practice and the expansion of its US business development operation.
Glasgow, UK, 6 June 2011 - Murgitroyd & Company will move its Newcastle operation to new larger premises today to accommodate an increase in staff numbers.
The firm has recently added to its Newcastle staff with the arrival of…
The “Helping Africa” drive by the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park was supported by …
The “Helping Africa” charity drive, first phase of which, a phase for the collection of material
donations, came to an end on May 25th, 2011 was supported by a number of prominent companies, charity organizations as well as individuals. The regional center of Diakonie Broumov in February and May 2011 provided several boxes of dishes and a total of 50 bags of clothing for the children and their families in Mozambique.…
Wolfestone Break Quarter Record Sales
Swansea, United Kingdom (18 May, 2011) - Wolfestone, a leading language translation company offering translation services across all languages, recently secured several large contracts which has allowed them to break previous records of sales for the last quarter.
Wolfestone, the largest translation company in Wales, can provide a variety of international translation services, such as website translations, technical translations and proofreading services. This multi-award winning company is committed to delivering high…
Credi Corp Securities: Alternative Investment Strategy - Offshore Investments
Investing funds offshore of one's home country, there is an immediate benefit of protection against the troubles of the country's market or currency. Offshore investing can take many forms. Alternative investment vehicles often include a component of offshore investments, such as offshore real estate, or offshore farm land and agricultural production, or even offshore gold and silver storage.
Here at Credi Corp Securities we are committed to offering our clients access…
Xtremepicks.com with Direct Global Media Initiates Coverage of Max Media Group ( …
Max Media Group (MXMI) is providing the next generation of social media (2.0 if you will) that can capitalize on the $ Billions in revenues generated– a unique solution with supercharged bonus features that can provide over 1,000% in potential gains.
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Article excerpt: “MXMI…
Henry Tibbs Add Blomus Brand to Website
County Down, Northern Ireland (26 May, 2011) – Henry Tibbs, a leading online retailer of unique designer gifts for men and luxury men’s accessories, announce the addition of the Blomus brand to their website.
Blomus is an established German retailer dedicated or producing contemporary, designer products for the home, kitchen, garden and office. Using high quality stainless steel, often combined with ceramics, wood and other materials, Blomus products are manufactured with…
Aliens Group Celebrates the World Environment Day with a Green Initiative Campai …
Hyderabad, 5th June, 2011: Aliens Group, one of the major construction and infrastructure companies, headquartered at Hyderabad has launched a green initiative campaign ‘Paint the World Green’ to honor the World Environment Day on 5th June.
As a part of this initiative, young schoolchildren and employees of the company participated in the event and planted over 100 saplings at the construction site of their ongoing project Spacestation at Tellapur, Gachibowli and…
ADP predicts 38,000 new jobs in May, EmploymentCrossing finds 146,000 jobs.
Pasadena, CA, June 3, 2011 – ADP’s latest monthly jobs report reveals that the private nonfarm sector added a net total of only 38,000 new jobs in May.
Small and medium sized businesses kept adding jobs in substantial numbers. But it was layoffs from large businesses and manufacturing that brought down the total number. ADP’s data came from its U.S. business clients, which averaged over 340,000 business employing 21 million Americans.…
Techno Brain exhibited MEsure in Eastern & South African Association of Accounta …
Nairobi, Kenya, March 2011: Techno Brain, a leading software solutions company in Africa, USA and India exhibited its Project Monitoring & Evaluation System, MEsure, in the 18th Annual Eastern and South African Association of Accountants General (ESAAG) Conference, held from February 21 – 25, 2011, in Nairobi, Kenya. Joel Gachomo, General Manager – Enterprise Business, Techno Brain, delivered a speech on Project Monitoring & Evaluation System, MEsure in this conference.
MEsure,…
PlainTalk Planning Releases Video “A Proposal for Taxing the Rich”
Fall City, WA (openpr ) June 02, 2011 - Today PlainTalk Planning released a short member video presentation that summarizes a new proposal for taxing the rich and small businesses. Authored by Dwight Drake of the University of Washington School of Law, the proposal offers a six-point plan that would promote business growth and job creation, simplify tax planning for small businesses, increase taxes for those who take…
Valensi Rose Attorney Geoffrey A. Weg to Speak at Whittier Law School 2011 Annua …
Los Angeles, CA – June 3, 2011–Valensi Rose, PLC tax and wealth planning attorney, Geoffrey A. Weg, will be a featured speaker at the 2011 Annual Income Tax Seminar at Whittier Law School on Friday, June 17. The annual seminar is sponsored by the State Bar of California Taxation Section and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA).
Mr. Weg will speak at the seminar's closing session entitled…
Whitefish Credit Union Puts Homes to Work with HELOC
While it may not grab a briefcase and head to the office every morning, a home’s equity can go to work for its owner in other ways, with a little help from the Whitefish Credit Union (WCU).
WCU is currently offering a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) loan to qualified members of all six branches. A HELOC loan lets homeowners borrow against their home’s existing equity, and with interest rates…
Spillman Farmer Architects and Ben Franklin TechVentures win US EPA's 2011 ENERG …
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Friday June 3, 2011 - Spillman Farmer Architects and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) announce that Ben Franklin TechVentures2® has received first-place national honors in the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2011 ENERGY STAR Challenge Facebook Favorite Contest. The contest recognizes projects that combine energy-saving features and sustainability with architectural appeal. Ben Franklin TechVentures2 was selected from 79 entries exhibited at the American Institute of…
Automotive Service Departments Plan for Service & Maintenance Growth
As consumers gain confidence and return to showrooms, parts and maintenance departments are planning for the added service and maintenance work that follows sales growth.
In order to maximize service profit associated with the steady increase in car and vehicle sales, dealerships and service centers are looking for ways to increase service technician efficiency, improve customer service and reduce the costs of operations. Very often a change or reorganization in parts…
Ariba and HCMWorks Deliver Procure-to-Pay Solution to Leading Canadian Financial …
End-to-end procurement of indirect goods and services can be a complex process. Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA), the leading provider of collaborative commerce solutions, and HCMWorks, Inc. a leading provider of Indirect Services Procurement Advisory and Support Solutions today announced that they have worked together to greatly simplify this process for National Bank of Canada.
Through a rapid deployment of Ariba® Procure-to-Pay™, the companies have delivered a best-in-class process through which…
Project Agency’s Perfect Project course tops 14,000 delegates
Project management training and development specialist, Project Agency, has revealed that 14,000 delegates have successfully completed its ‘Perfect Project’ two-day training course. Project Agency began running the course in 1997 – so, on average, some 1,000 people each year, or over 19 people every week during that period, have completed the course.
The course, which focuses on delivering practical project management training and development to professional staff at all levels, forms…
Asia Diligence – Specialist Investigative Due Diligence for Asia & Beyond
Asia Diligence today announced the opening of its European Customer Services office in the United Kingdom. The office is to be managed by Steve Fowler and will focus on providing services to Asia Diligence’s European customers. Asia Diligence is also planning to open a US office in the near future, which will provide customer service to its US and North American clients.
Asked to comment on the move, Luke Palmer, the…
Gain Global Spotlight with Caterer & Hotelkeeper’s ‘Profiting from 2012’ campaig …
Vauxhall, London, May 11, 2011: ACT Clean, one of the most well respected hospitality cleaning companies in London, has collaborated with Caterer & Hotelkeeper Magazine to support the publication’s ‘Profiting from 2012’ campaign. ACT Clean intends to help the hospitality industry prepare well for the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games London 2012 through ‘Profiting from 2012’.
The 18month ‘Profiting from 2012’ campaign will be providing key information and…
Motif ranked Best BPO Company in Gujarat, India
Ahmedabad, India – June 2, 2011
Motif India Infotech Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the prestigious ‘Best BPO/KPO Company in Gujarat, India’ award by the Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association (GESIA). GESIA is a not-for-profit, industry led and managed association recognized by the Government of Gujarat, India. It annually recognizes companies of outstanding merit and excellence and those that show significant progress in their areas of operation.
This is yet another…
Atlantic International Partnership Headlines: Weekly Euro currency forecast from …
Normal service is resumed this week, with my forecast of sterling down in the 1.12s meeting up with the reality of the pound ending the week at 1.1430! A nice way to be wrong though, unless you are heading back to the UK, but I think the majority, me included, like to see as high a rate as possible. Not only was I wrong in where we ended…
Atlantic International Patnership Headlines: (LEAD) Samsung retains No. 1 positi …
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) — Samsung Electronics Co. retained its No. 1 spot in terms of global market share of flat-panel TV sales during the first quarter of this year, a report showed Sunday.
According to the report by market research firm DisplaySearch, Samsung Electronics sold 8.87 million units of flat-panel TVs during the January-March period, making up the largest portion of global sales with 18.5 percent.
Its rival LG Electronics Inc.…
Web Royalty and Resurrection Design Announce Digital Graphics Marketing Partners …
COSTA MESA, California & KOLKATA, India June 01, 2011 – Web Royalty announces it has joined with Resurrection Design in a strategic partnership to introduce high-end Digital Graphics to the United States marketplace. Resurrection Design will now be able to provide U.S. clients with digital graphics, 3D & 2D animation video production and advanced architectural 3D techniques to create and build strong, lasting customer relationships. The alliance will enhance…
The Chalet Experience Offer Consultancy Services to Chalet Owners
Isle of Man, United Kingdom (24 May 2011) - The Chalet Experience, an internet-based advertiser of independently-owned ski chalets, apartments and hotels, are now offering exclusive consultancy services to chalet owners looking to increase their bookings and manage their business more effectively.
The Chalet Experience is now offering consultancy services in three separate areas: internet marketing advice for chalet companies, general advice and services for new chalet businesses, and business reviews…
Initial Findings of 2011 Architectural Study Show Signs of Recovery
Woburn, MA June 1, 2011 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC), a CPA and business consulting firm specializing in the architecture and engineering (A&E) industry, has released initial findings of its 2011 Architectural Study. The annual survey benchmarks financial performance based on input from over 30 prominent firms in the Greater Boston marketplace. The study contains some of the most comprehensive, historical data available for New England…
THE STAYTON AT MUSEUM WAY HONORS A WISH WITH WINGS VOLUNTEER
Jerry Miller always knew he wanted to be Santa, but it wasn’t until he retired that he figured out he could do it to benefit kids through a Wish with Wings. Because of this selfless act, The Stayton at Museum Way senior living community is recognizing Jerry Miller as the second recipient of the 2011 Stayton Salute to Seniors Award. Judy Youngs, executive director, and Lesley Irwin, office manager…
U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes Plymouth Tube Company for Exporting Achie …
Warrenville, IL – On June 1, 2011, Plymouth Tube Company was awarded the US Department of Commerce’s Export Achievement Certificate at the Valley Industrial Association Annual Banquet for their achievements in the export of their manufactured steel tubes and extrusions. In partnering with the US Commercial Service and the US Dept. of Commerce Plymouth can now boast successful exporting to new markets in such countries as: Thailand, the Philippines,…
Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs meets Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring …
Following the introduction of the Local Content Bill passed in 2010, local content and capacity building are now at the forefront of planning amongst major stakeholders in Nigeria.
In response, the NOGTech 2011, 2-day technical conference to run in Lagos, 7-8 June will focus on the repositioning of Nigeria’s oil and gas technology, utilisation and commercialisation, with a special round table session on the role Universities will play in shaping…
Ofqual officially recognises ISMM sales apprenticeship certificate
Ofqual, the UK Government qualifications regulatory body which ensures that qualifications are of the highest standard through its rigorous quality assurance procedures, has officially ‘recognised’ the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (ISMM)’s Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Selling.
This ISMM qualification forms the knowledge part of the level 2 Apprenticeship in Sales and Telesales and is an introduction to the core knowledge needed to be able to start a…
New smartKPIs Report Ranks the Top Accounting KPIs of 2010
June 1, 2011, Melbourne, Australia - smartKPIs.com , the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Planning and Reporting, along with Transactions / Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable dominate the "Top 25Accounting KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: $ Cost of goods sold (COGS), # Days in accounts receivable and % Billing accuracy, among other KPI examples reviewed by…
Atlantic International Partnership Headlines: World must curb resource use; Chin …
(Reuters) – The world must curb soaring use of resources ranging from coal to copper to prevent consumption from reaching ruinous levels by 2050, according to a U.N. report on Thursday that says China’s economy will be a test case.
All countries should seek economic growth that does not rely on increasing exploitation of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass — such as timber — as poverty declines and the…
Altlantic International Partnership Headlines: New standards to boost financial …
MANAMA: New international accounting standards that have been formulated in the wake of the financial crisis will have a major effect on reporting procedures for companies in Bahrain and the GCC.
The new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which are governed by the International Accounting Standards Board, and are widely accepted across the region, will come into effect at the beginning of 2013.
But firms, finance officers, accountants and investors should…
CS graduates in good position as tech hiring improves; InformationTechnologyCros …
Pasadena, CA, June 2, 2011 – New computer science graduates are in a good position because of strong demand for their skills from the tech industry.
The unemployment rate in the tech industry is around 4 percent compared to average 9 percent unemployment rate in most other industries. The figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Moody’s Analytics is predicting that there will be around 138,000 technology jobs added…
Techno Brain Wins New Contract from US Army Medical Research Unit (USAMRU), Keny …
Nairobi, Kenya: Techno Brain, a leading ICT solutions provider in the Africa, USA and India, announced today that it has been awarded a new contract from the US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya to provide Integrated Financial Management System and Techno Brain Intranet Portal System.
Under this contract, Techno Brain will provide an integrated financial management system consisting of modules like Financial, Procurement, Stores & Warehousing, Advanced Grants Management and Web Portals…
