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Des Moines Radon Testing and Mitigation Website has Answers to Iowa Resident’s Q …
What is radon? Why worry about radon? How is radon testing performed and can homeowners do it themselves? Get answers to frequently asked questions from Des Moines Radon Testing Experts
Des Moines, IA – The Des Moines Radon Testing and Mitigation website is a great resource for Iowa Residents to learn about radon threats in their neighborhood. About 7 out of 10 homes in Iowa are…
Svada Water Company Launches "Operation Hydrate", to Provide Clean Water to Thos …
Body Balance System, a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products, announces the launch of Svada Water Company and "Operation Hydrate", designed to bring clean, safe water to those who are in desperate need due to droughts, natural disasters or poverty.
Las Vegas, NV - September 17, 2011 (PR Solutions) -- Body Balance System, a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products, has launched Svada Water Company concurrently with "Operation Hydrate",…
The Naukri Job Speak index for Hyderabad in Jul-11 grew by 17% as compared to th …
Hyderabad, Sep 20, 2011:
Hyderabad has witnessed a vibrant employment picture in the first half of 2011. This is primarily because the key job creators of the city, IT- Software and ITES were hiring at a rapid pace. In Jul-11, the job speak index for Hyderabad dipped from 1235 in Jun-11 to 1100 in Jul-11, but on a year on year(YOY) comparison the index moved up by 17%. …
Tokyo Bay Traders Announces Five-Year Renewable Energy Commitment
Tokyo Bay Traders, tokyobaytraders.com announced today that it will purchase 500,000 Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs as part of a five-year investment in alternative energy. Tokyo Bays investment is equivalent to 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, or 75 percent of the company's projected electric utility use in 2012.
Tokyo, Japan, September 20, 2011 -- Tokyo Bay Traders Announces Five-Year Renewable Energy Commitment. Purchase Covers 75 Percent of Tokyo Bay Traders…
FRA Supports Call for Post-Kyoto Forestry Agreement
A new report from the UN, underlining the importance of private investment to help save the world’s forests, has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
Seattle, WA, September 20, 2011 -- A new report from the UN, underlining the importance of private investment to help save the world’s forests, has been welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
The report called, ‘REDDy-Set-Grow Part II: Recommendations for International Climate Change Negotiators’ warned that…
Sleep City One of Five US Sleep Companies to Carry Dr. Scholl’s Newest Product
Missoula, MT, September 20, 2011 -- Sleep City is proud to introduce its full line of Dr. Scholl’s Technogel™ pillows. Management at Technogel™ praised Sleep City’s commitment to their customers’ health, and saw a refreshing possibility in partnering with a company whose employees are truly “sleep experts.” Through this mutually respectful partnership, Sleep City can now declare itself one of the five companies to offer this product in the United…
New SafeMail® New York Mail Screening Facility Enhances Mail Safety To Prevent M …
Launch Combines SoBran’s Mail Safety Expertise with The Millennium Group’s Mail Distribution Services Speed and Precision
NEW YORK and FAIRFAX, Virginia, September 19, 2011 – The Millennium Group and SoBran announce a state-of-the-art mail screening facility that will help keep Wall Street and all of the New York Metro Area business community safe from mail terrorism. The joint venture, SafeMail® New York, was established to respond to the FBI’s mail…
Stonefield Software Inc. announces Stonefield Query for the new Sage ACT! 2012 C …
September 19, 2011 – Orlando, Florida – Stonefield Software Inc. today announced the Stonefield Query Version 4.1 for Sage ACT! Add-On for the new Sage ACT! 2012 contact and customer manager from Sage North America.
Stonefield Query has been customized specifically for Sage ACT!. This eliminates the IT bottleneck by putting Business Intelligence reporting in the hands of the casual user where it belongs. Since 1991 Stonefield has strived to…
BLACKROCK MANAGING DIRECTOR OBIE MCKENZIE APPOINTED CHAIR OF WORLDOFMONEY.ORG'S …
WorldofMoney.org announced today the appointment of Obie McKenzie, Managing Director in BlackRock's Global Client Group, as Chair to the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization dedicated to the financial education of youth. The WorldofMoney.org Youth Financial Education Institute was launched in December of 2005, providing underserved youth, ages 7 – 11 (Young Moguls); 12 - 18 (Moguls), with the empowering tools to survive economic cycles and achieve financial…
Scottsdale Arizona Insulation Company Wins National Award
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Retrofoam of Arizona recently won the 2011 Top Gun Award at the annual "Foam in the Smokies" conference.
The conference was held for all contractors who use Polymaster’s foam products. Polymaster Inc., based in Knoxville, Tennessee, .manufacturers Retrofoam and other foam insulation products.
Steve Sayers, CEO of Polymaster, expressed satisfaction with the way Retrofoam of Arizona has represented the company and its products since it began…
Labor Management Software Company Announces Free Webinar: Manager Group Setup & …
Deerfield Beach, Fla. September 19th, 2011 – Gatekeeper Business Solutions, a labor management software company is hosting an important webinar for payroll personnel.
Gatekeeper Business Solutions proprietary labor management system includes time and attendance, integrated payroll, scheduling and data collection devices. The payroll software will be discussed in detail with an emphasis on Manager Group Setup & Reporting.
Webinar attendees will learn how to setup manager groups and generate…
Quest CE’s New York Annuity Training Course Approved
MILWAUKEE – September 19, 2011 – Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training and tracking, is proud to announce their New York 4-Hour Annuities Training Course has been approved and satisfies Regulation 187 for the state of New York. The rule became effective on June 30, 2011 and applies to any recommendation to purchase or replace an annuity contract made on or after this…
Dragons’ Den Duo Saddle Up to Kids Cycle Business
Riding high! That’s children’s balance bike entrepreneur Simon Booth who emerged from last night’s Dragons’ Den with the backing of two dragons.
He secured a £75k investment for his Somerset-based company Kiddimoto, after facing stiff interrogation from new dragon Hilary Devey and long-timer Duncan Bannatyne.
Enlisting the help of his 3 year old daughter Ruby, who demonstrated one of Kiddimoto’s pedal free wooden bikes in the Den, a joint deal for…
SMI Eye Tracking Glasses: World's First Binocular Glasses-Type Eye Tracker Relea …
Eye Tracking Glasses by SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) Combine Outstanding Eye Tracking Data and HD Scene Details with Unmatched Ease of Operation
TELTOW, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI), for 20 years a world leader in eye tracking technology, today announces the official launch of SMI Eye Tracking Glasses, the world’s first binocular mobile glasses-type eye tracker. The powerful eye tracking device by SMI is optimal for all mobile applications e.g. brand awareness…
The Football Association invests in Quasar Anytime online videos
The Football Association (FA) has bought an ‘unlimited’ licence to use Quasar’s ‘Anytime’ online video learning materials, which provide practical, on-going advice and guidance for those using Microsoft Office 2007.
The FA – which is based at Wembley Stadium in northwest London and is responsible for developing and regulating the game in England at all levels, from international football to the grassroots - has taken out an unlimited user licence for…
Successful Introducing Performance-based Reward Systems within Collectivistic Na …
"Individualism versus Collectivism is an important cultural value concerning its influence on the reward system design in a way that Individualism favours the performance-based reward system, whereas Collectivism emphasizes job security, group rewards and internal equity ... Is it possible to introduce the performance-based reward system within the collectivistic cultural context, and, if it is possible, how?" Biljana Bogicevic Milikic (Belgrade/Serbia) proposed following her research findings "that Collectivism strongly influences…
Best Prospects For Brazilian Real Estate in North East by Obelisk International …
The market for property in Brazil continues to move fast, powered by huge demand from the middle classes. Within this dynamic market, north east Brazil seems to have the edge on potential for investment in real estate.
Brazil is seeing changes in its current property situation, particularly in the south east around Sao Paulo. Here, prices have risen by 30% over the last year and some Sao Paulo real estate is…
hCentive Launches Exchange Connectivity Solution for Health Insurers
Reston, VA - September 19, 2011: hCentive, Inc. (hcentive.com) a leading health insurance technology company, today announced the release of WebInsure Exchange Manager, a new product offering for private insurers to connect to and sell their products on State and Federal Exchanges.
WebInsure Exchange Manager allows health plans to easily showcase their products at the state exchange, seamlessly process the applications of state residents, track payment & subsidy and comply with…
MarketsandMarkets: Year 2008 Recorded Highest Number of Clinical Trials (10,326) …
MarketsandMarkets: Year 2008 Recorded Highest Number of Clinical Trials (10,326) during the Study Period (2007-2010)
The report “Global Clinical Trials Market (2007 – 2010)” analyses the total number of clinical trials conducted globally from 2007 to 2010 by phases, study design, indications, and major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities for the clinical trials market in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
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Reshma Weld Equipments Announces The Launch Of Their Business Website
Reshma Weld Equipments, Bengaluru is delighted to announce the launch of its website weldingmachine .co .in/ that will be of tremendous value to our customers. The company, is one of the most reputed manufacturers and suppliers of Manufacturing, has stepped forward to unveil its ultimate goal to make business as simple as a click through its comprehensive website. The new site offers detail product information, contact information, user-friendly product navigation…
India Faces Continuing Inflation, Raises Interest Rates
India's central bank has raised interest rates for the 12th time in 18 months to try to contain inflation. The Reserve Bank of India raised the policy lending rate, called the repo rate, by 25 basis points to 8.25%. India has been struggling to contain inflation which is at a 13-month high of 9.78%. The move was widely expected by a majority of economists, though some predicted a pause after…
New Democracy Beyond Capitalism for Post Collapse World
Based on a new model of morality developed from a new understanding of the human brain and human psychology, a new social structure is presented as the next step for mankind after the coming collapse.
Jacksonville, FL, September 19, 2011 - During research into human consciousness, Bruce Nappi discovered that many conventional assumptions about the human brain were insufficient to explain all the latest observations. To explain emerging discoveries, he had…
MarketsandMarkets: Global Building Automation & Control Systems Market is expect …
MarketsandMarkets: Global Building Automation & Control Systems Market is expected reach $ 82,137.06 Million by 2016
The report “Global Building Automation & Control Systems Market by Products, Applications & Technologies (2011 – 2016)” defines and segments the global lighting control, security control, access control, HVAC control, entertainment control, communication, standards and protocols, and outdoor control market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenue for all the products. It also identifies…
Smart Traffic Wins Position 10 in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 Leag …
We are delighted to announce that Search Marketing specialists Smart Traffic, the country’s largest Search Engine Optimisation company, have won position number 10 in the Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100, details of which will be published as a broadsheet supplement in this weekend’s Sunday Times newspaper.
Fast track 100, in association with the Sunday Times, champions the UK’s top private companies. The associated Tech Track 100 league table ranks Britain's…
Hypo Venture Capital Zurich Headlines: The Belgians Are Screwing Google
Hypo Venture Capital Zurich Headlines: The Belgians Are Screwing Google
A group of Belgian newspapers sued Google for including them its Google News search results, and now they are saying that Google is boycotting them, by not including them. Google can’t win.
Google is going to be screwed one way or the other if the Belgians have their way. In 2006, Google was sued by a group of Belgian newspapers for including…
MarketsandMarkets: Global Home Automation & Control Systems Market is expected t …
MarketsandMarkets: Global Home Automation & Control Systems Market is expected to reach $35,627.83 million by 2016
The report “Global Home Automation and Control Systems Market by Products and Technologies (2011-2016)” defines and segments the global lighting control, security control, access control, HVAC control, entertainment control, communication, standards and protocols, and outdoor control market with analysis and forecast of the global revenue for all the products. It also identifies driving and…
Non-pharmacy market of OTC products in Poland: up by 4% in 2011-2013
According to the latest report published by the research and consulting company PMR, entitled “Non-pharmacy OTC market in Poland 2011. Development forecasts for 2011-2013”, the value of the non-pharmacy market of OTC medicines and dietary supplements in Poland stood at approx. PLN 1bn (€250m) in 2010 and increased very little from the 2009 level. The market is poised to grow 4-5% in 2011-2013.
Weaker year for non-pharmacy market
According to PMR estimates,…
China’s Labor Union Movement Affecting Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Many Corps Receive “Fee” Collection Notices.
(Sunnyvale, CA)- China’s state-run All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) has announced it aims create labor unions in 65% of the country’s foreign-invested enterprises by the end of the year 2011 and increase the percentages to 78% by 2012 and 90% by 2013.
“The enforcement campaign is affecting companies with subsidiaries in the PRC as some face increased costs in complying with the labor union…
India Company Law: New scheme pardons submission delays
(Sunnyvale, CA) – The Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a scheme which allows defaulting companies a chance to rectify non-compliances related to timely submission of documents (specifically balance sheets and annual returns) with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
The scheme titled Company Law Settlement Scheme 2011, condones delay in filing of documents with the ROC and grants immunity from prosecution.
The scheme entails charging an additional fee of 25%…
Wheat-Free Carrot Cake Made from Chia Seed Flour, Tasty and Nutritious
Orlando, Fl - September 12, 2011 - Nuchia Foods Corporation released a new wheat-free carrot cake recipe. It is amazingly wholesome and has a taste that is a match for any made with wheat flour. It is made using a cup for cup replacement of wheat flour with wheat-free Nuchia Original Chia Seed Flour. This (flour) is not just ground up chia seeds its' real flour and only offered by…
How the Mis-Illusion Culture is Destroying Business
We all want to believe that others care about us.
And not in that “drop everything” panicked attention that means the sky is falling.
We want to know that how we’re feeling is a normal way to be feeling — despite how crazy and irrational it might really be.
A feeling of connectedness.
At a subconscious level, we are constantly seeking reassurance that our emotions are normal. That any other person in our situation…
AAA Says Asia Offers Good Real Estate Investment Prospects
Fund management experts at Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claim that some of the best prospects for real estate investors lie in Asia.
Boston, MA, USA, September 17, 2011 -- Fund management experts at Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claim that some of the best prospects for real estate investors lie in Asia.
This claim is based on the themes occurring at this year’s Forbes Global CEO Conference, according to AAA’s analysis partner Anthony…
Svada Water Company Launches "Operation Hydrate", to Provide Clean Water to Thos …
Body Balance System, a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products, announces the launch of Svada Water Company and "Operation Hydrate", designed to bring clean, safe water to those who are in desperate need due to droughts, natural disasters or poverty.
Las Vegas, NV, September 16, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Body Balance System, a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products, has launched Svada Water Company concurrently with "Operation Hydrate",…
Cato Technologies joins AuraPortal as Latest U.S. Channel Partner
Cato Technologies and AuraPortal to jointly provide BPM and Best Practices solutions and services for a rapid return on investment (ROI)
Woburn (Boston), MA, September 15, 2011 – AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced a new strategic partnership with Cato Technologies, Inc., based in Los Angeles, California to sell and support the AuraPortal BPMS solution. Cato provides business process improvement (BPI), legacy and Domino…
CPR Commercial, LLC Announces Commercial Real Estate Distressed Solution Program
CPR Commercial, LLC is pleased to announce the CREDS, or Commercial Real Estate Distressed Solution program. This program is designed for distressed borrowers who desire to avoid foreclosure on the COMMERCIAL properties they own, OR who simply want out for personal reasons. According to Don McClain, President and CEO of CPR Commercial, the company will acquire the property via a short sale purchase transaction OR acquire the mortgage…
Rosendin Electric Receives Gold Vision Award from Constructech Magazine
Company Singled Out in Specialty Contractor Category for Initiating Job Site QA/QC Mobile Reporting.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (September 17, 2011) - Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, today announced the company has received the Gold Constructech Vision Award in the Specialty Contractor category. The award, announced yesterday at the Constructech Technology Day Conference in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois, was given in recognition of…
Rosendin Electric Earns a Spot on 2011 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technolog …
Latest Engineering and BIM/CAD Technology Brings New Level of Automation to Electrical Construction.
Monarch Beach, CA, September 17, 2011 -- Rosendin Electric, the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, today announced that it has been named to this year’s InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology. This marks the first time that Rosendin Electric has been named to the InformationWeek…
Luxottica Group Turns to Groupsoft To Use SAP Retail to Expand Global Retail Ope …
SAP Retail Expertise Allows Groupsoft to Streamline Luxottica's Sunglass Merchandising and Supply Chain Operations.
NEW YORK (September 17, 2011) -- Groupsoft, (http://www.groupsoftus.com), an international provider of complete retail solutions, including ERP implementations, supply-chain optimization, point of sale, Merchandising and Assortment Planning (MAP), and consulting services, today announced that the company has been helping Luxottica Group to expand its global retail infrastructure for its sun retail chains by implementing merchandising and supply…
Micromanufacturer Potomac Photonics Appoints New CTO
Dr. Greg Behrmann, the new Chief Technology Officer for Potomac Photonics, holds several patents and is published in the fields of optics and microfabrication.
Lanham, MD, September 17, 2011 -- Leading micromanufacturer, Potomac Photonics, is pleased to announce Dr Greg Behrmann as its new Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Behrmann brings broad and extensive skills to the position, including five years with Potomac from 1995-2000.
During his previous tenure at Potomac, Dr. Behrmann…
Soft Xpansion to Appear as Sponsor on WorldSkills 2011 and to Present Virtual Ha …
Soft Xpansion will appear as sponsor on WorldSkills London 2011 and presents its software Virtual Hairstudio 5 Salon Edition. The program is a hairstyling and virtual makeover consulting application to be used by the personnel of hairdresser salons.
Bochum, Germany, September 17, 2011 -- The WorldSkills 2011 (http://www.worldskillslondon2011.com/), the largest international vocational skills competition in the world, will take place from 5th - 8th October in London, England. As part of…
Hypo Venture Capital Headlines: Dvtel Receives Debt Financing From ORIX
Nowadays, ORIX Venture Finance, a leading provider of growth capital to mid- and late-stage private companies has come to the fore, for its much hyped commitment of debtfinancing to DVTel. Recently, ORIX Venture has officially declared that it has closed a $12.5 million customized debt financing with DVTel, Inc., which is a multiple award-winning market leader in Smart Security Solutions for video surveillance.
This financing is not essentially meant to…
Major Study Reveals Next Generation of Corporate Leaders Lacks Critical Thinking …
As today’s corporations grapple with everything from a volatile global economy to technology evolving at warp speed, the biggest challenge they face may be a mass exodus from the executive suite.
Oklahoma City, OK, September 13, 2011 - As today’s corporations grapple with everything from a volatile global economy to technology evolving at warp speed, the biggest challenge they face may be a mass exodus from the executive suite. According to…
Ghana's tree planting project supported by FRA
Seattle, United States, September 16, 2011 -- The Ghanaian Forestry Commission’s announcement that it will establish 10,000 hectares of forest plantations has attracted praise from Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
FRA supports sustainable forestry and the proliferation of managed forestry through investment in the industry, particularly in emerging economies that are densely forested. The Forestry Commission’s CEO, Samuel Afari Dartey, made the announcement of the plan to encourage landowners to release land…
Corcentric to Exhibit at the 2011 National Pronto Association’s Fall Shareholder …
September 16, 2011, McLean, VA — Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable automation solutions, today announced they will host a boothat the 2011Pronto Fall Shareholder’s Conference. This conference will take place September 20-22, 2011 at the Sheraton City Center Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.
Corcentric is a leader in financial process automation, specializing in Accounts Payable automation, PO requisitioning and imaging, and workflow solutions. By creating…
Rob DeVincent of Corcentric to Speak on how Global Companies are Leveraging the …
September 16, 2011, McLean, VA — Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation solutions, today announced Rob DeVincent, VP of Product Marketing for Corcentric, will be speaking at IQPC’s 2011 Finance Transformation conference. His session titled ‘Discover how Global Companies are Leveraging the Cloud to Automate Accounts Payable,’ will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM EDT.
DeVincent will discuss how global companies are…
Strongsville, Ohio wins BCI Burke Voltage playground contest
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (August 22, 2011) – A new playground will be installed later this year in conjunction with grand prize contest announcement by BCI Burke recently. The City of Strongsville, OH, was the lucky winner of the contest held by the playground manufacturer, with corporate headquarters in Fond du Lac, WI.
“I was amazed when I received the call that we won the playground. All of our…
Medical Care Technologies Inc. Closes $200,000 Bridge Loan Financing for Kids' H …
This financing concludes the second last stage in funding to complete the licensing process of Teddyberry™ and Company, the Company's Chinese subsidiary and to which the Company has named its first flagship children's health and wellness center.
Beijing, September 13, 2011 -- Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MDCE), a rapidly growing children's healthcare service provider, is pleased to announce that, through ReachOut Holdings Limited, its Hong Kong subsidiary, it has closed…
RBD Creative Selects Detroit As Home for Corporate Offices
Detroit, MI – September 16, 2011 – When Blue Cross and others made commitments to the city of Detroit, it was evidence of the real attraction many businesses and individuals feel toward the city. RBD Creative, an innovative marketing solutions business, struggled when it became clear they needed more office space to accommodate their recent growth.
“I really didn’t want to leave the city of Detroit,” RBD president Dorothy Twinney says.…
eXact learning solutions releases HarvestRoad Hive Digital Repository Control Pa …
HarvestRoad Hive Control Panel brings Hive right into the Moodle interface.
eXact learning solutions has announced the release of HarvestRoad Hive DR Control Panel for the Moodle 2 Learning Management System. HarvestRoad Hive Control Panel brings the most important features of the HarvestRoad Hive Digital Repository directly to Moodle 2 users, without ever leaving the Moodle environment.
Fabrizio Cardinali, CEO of eXact learning solutions, Australia, explained: "For many years,…
Magma Congratulates Winners of the MUSIC India 2011 “Best Paper” Awards
Magma Congratulates Winners of the MUSIC India 2011 “Best Paper” Awards
Clock Tree Quality, Power Optimization, Performance and Area Targets in Analog and Digital Blocks and Accelerating Characterization and Simulation among Popular Topics
Bangalore, September 16, 2011: Magma® Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq: LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced the “Best Paper” winners for MUSIC – Magma Users Summit on Integrated Circuits held here on September 7. Over…
