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Appliance Repair Wayne NJ Family Owned and Operated Since 1956
Astre Valley Appliance Service has grown to be the leading appliance repair provider in Northern New Jersey
Wayne, NJ – Appliance Repair Wayne NJ business owner celebrates over 50 years serving his community and making a difference for Northern NJ residents. Fred Moscatello credits his incredible success to his dedication to customer satisfaction. “Since opening the business in 1956 we have treated our customers like part of our…
Wilmington welcomes ColorTyme Sales and Lease
WILMINGTON, Del. – Sept. 23, 2011 – After more than seven years of success as a ColorTyme franchising partner, Cort Hill recently launched his own store in Wilmington with hopes of opening more in the area. The new ColorTyme offers a better sales-and-lease option featuring name-brand appliances, furniture, electronics as well as onsite assistance from the owner himself.
“Wilmington is a great place for ColorTyme, and I hope to expand with…
eToro awarded with its second Best of Show title at FinovateFall 2011 in NYC
New York, September 23, 2011 – eToro, the world’s largest investment network, announced today that it was awarded Best of Show at FinovateFall for its Copy.Me™ application, an individual and personalized one-stop e-store allowing expert traders, also known as gurus, to generate a second line of income by creating their own investment business and showcasing their investment skills. This is the second time eToro has won the prestigious…
Sharon Lechter, Co-Author of Best-selling Rich Dad Series Serves as Keynote Spea …
International best-selling author, entrepreneur, advocate and speaker, Sharon Lechter, will serve as a keynote speaker for the Sixth annual Financial Literacy Week in Kampala, Uganda, to be held from September 28th through October 1st, 2011.
Scottsdale, AZ, Thursday - September 22, 2011 -- International best-selling author, entrepreneur, advocate and speaker, Sharon Lechter, will serve as a keynote speaker for the Sixth annual Financial Literacy Week in Kampala, Uganda, to be held…
Pacific Business Centers Joins Preferred Office Networks Group of Corporate Offi …
Pacific Business Centers, a leading provider of on-demand offices, has announced that they have joined Preferred Office Network, the nation’s leading network of flexible office solutions.
Palo Alto, CA, September 23, 2011 - Pacific Business Centers, a leading provider of on-demand offices, has announced that they have joined Preferred Office Network, the nation’s leading network of flexible office solutions. This partnership allows Pacific Business Centers to offer clients a single…
PI (Physik Instrumente) acquires a majority of shares in miCos GmbH: A big playe …
The Karlsruhe-based company PI has recently become co-owner of miCos GmbH in Eschebach, Germany. This allows PI to supplement its extensive micro- and nanopositioning portfolio with a specialist in the field of vacuum applications and system integration. PI thereby expands its range of fast, high-precision system solutions, especially in the area of micropositioning, with air bearing technology and linear motors, for example.
In the future, PI-miCos will function as a…
Italy Hikes VAT Rate to 21%; Levies Withholding Tax
(Sunnyvale, CA)- The Italian Ministry of Economy has announced that it has approved the legislation of Law Decree no. 138 of August 13/2011 and Law Decree no. 148 of September 14/2011 which includes an increase in the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) to 21% from the existing rate of 20%.
The increased VAT rate is effective from September 17, 2011.
The aforesaid decrees shall affect investment in Italy by way of:
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Avila Business Centers launches video podcasts in the iTunes
The physical and virtual offices company opens another Web based communication channel now on the Apple iTunes store, with free subscription of podcasts.
Lisbon, 18th July 2011 – The Avila Business Centers, company of turnkey physical work spaces for renting and leader in the virtual offices business, reinforced its communications with clients, partners and the public in general with the availability of a podcast channel in the famous iTunes store from…
Automated Storage System New Viper VLM Saves Space and Time in Small Parts & Ite …
Split Case and Material Handling Systems Leader Sapient Automation New Viper VLM Provides Unequaled Levels of Ergonomics & Accuracy for Order Picking, Spare Parts, MRO, Tool and Die, and Consolidation Applications while Reducing Labor by 2/3 and Floor Space by 85% for Order Picking, Manufacturing, Spare Parts Handling, Health Care, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Laboratories, Retail, Consolidation and Institutions Applications
September 23, 2011 -- A leading provider of automated storage and retrieval systems,…
Walk, Don’t Walk: The Perils of the Crosswalk
Every motorist in Illinois knows what they look like: white painted stripes across the roadway, at roadway intersections and between intersections. These are crosswalks, and while most drivers know what they are, knowing what they must do when they come to them is another matter. Some crosswalks may be accompanied by stop signs or traffic signals and that makes the message to the driver is much clearer. But what about…
Research identifies indicators of franchise success
The key drivers to franchise financial success are being identified through new research from Griffith University’s Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence.
The Franchise Performance Metrics Report 2011, released today, identifies sector averages, as well as averages for the top 20 percent of franchises (and low 20 percent) across more than 60 key performance indicators.
Centre Director and lead researcher Professor Lorelle Frazer said the research is the first time financial data on…
Imaginet Sponsors Daryl Peach and Jayson Shaw at the Predator International 10-B …
Makati, Philippines, September 2011 --- Imaginet International Inc, the leading systems integrator and managed network hosting and content security services provider in the Philippines will be supporting Daryl Peach and Jayson Shaw at the 11th annual Predator International 10-Ball Championship on September 15-18, 2011 at the Robinson’s Galleria Mall in Manila, Philippines.
As one of the longest running tournaments in pool, the event will be participated by 96 world class players…
Atlanta Rapper Shawty Lo Live at Mr. Ricky's 141 Nightclub in Dolton, IL
CCA, K.D.G Ent. & D4L / G-Unit Records Presents "Big Baller's Libra B-Day Bash"
Dolton, IL, September 23, 2011 - Get ready cause Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo is back and this times he's sporting the G- Unit handle next to his D4L brand. The Hip-hop star recently signed his label D4L Records to 50 Cent's G-Unit Records on June 8, 2011. Since the new label partnership Shawty Lo has been focusing…
Introducing the Innovative Technology by Recovery Mechanics
September 22, 2011. An established company are proud to announce their latest collection of file recovery tools for individuals and businesses.
Using the latest technology the software company has designed and developed a collection of tools designed to help users with partition recovery and restore disk. What is making their software so unique is the fact they have been designed to be used by beginners and the more advanced…
inGenious Targeting Laboratory Announces 2 Year Agreement with Leading European …
Stony Brook, New York, USA – inGenious Targeting Laboratory, Inc (iTL), and Umeå University (Umeå, Sweden) have partnered in a two year Master Institutional Service Agreement, further strengthening their ongoing relationship. Investigators from Umeå University have been utilizing iTL’s services since 2006. This agreement combines the research expertise of Umeå University with the over 12 years of experience that iTL has generating custom mouse models.
“Providing one of Europe’s…
Pride Family Brands Announces Manufacturer Representative Awards - Michael Urkow …
Pride Family Brands, luxury casual furniture designer and manufacturer, recently acknowledged members of its sales representative force for superior achievements during the 2010-2011 sales year. The awards ceremony was held during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago. The Sales Representative of the Year award was presented to Michael Urkowitz (pictured) of Michael Urkowitz Associates. The award recognized Michael's overall excellence in territory growth, sales growth,…
Locate Jobs Network Launches Cyber Security Job Board Channel
Ellicott City, Maryland, September 22, 2011 - Targeting the rapidly-expanding field of cyber security, the Locate Jobs Network has created a channel of cyber security job boards - www.locatejobsnetwork.com/job-boards/cyber-security - within its larger network of niche job boards, and will offer employers and recruiters cost-effective job posting options to target qualified information assurance and cyber security personnel. The move comes at a time when the network is continuing to expand…
eToro Partners Makes a Splash at the NYC and Barcelona Affiliate Conventions
LONDON, September 22, 2011 – With thousands of affiliates flocking to the eToro Partners stands at New York’s Affiliate Summit East and Barcelona’s BAC 2011, eToro Partners was definitely feeling the love. Having established itself as one of the most profitable affiliate programs around, eToro Partners continues to expand its affiliate membership thanks to fantastic commission plans, innovative marketing tools, monthly promotions, and most importantly, the personal touch.
“It’s so important…
NYC Printing Company 4OVER4 Introduces Yard Signs Printing to its Line of Qualit …
NYC Printing Company 4OVER4.COM was one of the first New York Printers to offer online printing services, and the company remains a leading provider of quality and affordable printing services in the New York City area, and nationwide. 4OVER4.COM provides a variety of high quality printing services including card printing, brochures printing, poster printing, custom labels, canvas prints, vinyl banner printing, vinyl decal printing, booklet printing, postcard printing and much…
Employee Engagement Initiatives ‘Fundamentally Flawed’: The Engagement Manifesto …
R Alan Crozier’s new book, The Engagement Manifesto asserts that many employee engagement initiatives are fundamentally flawed: a claim based on 20+ years of consulting and research.
Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 22 September 2011. R Alan Crozier’s new book The Engagement Manifesto is striking a chord, as demonstrated by this review from the internationally acclaimed expert in the field, Roger D'Aprix (Rochester, NY, USA): "Alan Crozier has written an outstanding…
DNA Energy Drink(R) is Now Authorized for Sale in All Florida RaceTrac Convenien …
DNA Energy Drinks(R) to Expand Its RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. Operations in 2012 throughout Florida
Boca Raton, FL, September 22, 2011 -- DNA Brands, Inc., (OTCBB:DNAX) makers of the great tasting and award winning DNA Energy Drink® and DNA Meat Snacks, each a favorite of the action sports community and its enthusiastic followers announced today that convenience store owner RaceTrac has agreed to expand DNA's presence in Florida by approving the energy…
Flag Connections Debuts New Display Case to Honor America's Heroes
In keeping with its goal to deliver high-quality items to honor the service of veterans and law enforcement officers, Flag Connections has unveiled its newest product--the rectangular flag and medal display case.
Deer Park, NY, September 22, 2011 - In keeping with its goal to deliver high-quality items to honor the service of veterans and law enforcement officers, Flag Connections has unveiled its newest product--the rectangular flag and medal display case.
Made…
Facebook levels the playing field for marketers. Portland Oregon company offers …
PORTLAND, Oregon – September 22, 2011
The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce had a full house on September 7, 2011 as small business owners clamored to know more about Facebook business marketing. The Interior Design Society of Portland scheduled Working Web Solutions for a presentation on September 27, 2011. Business is booming for graphic designers and journalists who work on Facebook fan pages.
Working Web Solutions, a Portland, Oregon based web design…
Prepaid365 Launches Prepaid Card Provider Business Listings and Prepaid Supplier …
Prepaid365, one of the UK’s leading prepaid card comparison sites and the organiser of the annual Prepaid365 prepaid awards, recently launched enhanced business listings channel for prepaid card providers and brand new prepaid supplier directory.
Established in 2008, Prepaid365 is widely regarded as the UK’s leading consumer comparison site for prepaid credit cards and provides a comprehensive FAQ section dealing with all things prepaid. The portal has been lauded by…
Increased Attacks on Government Installations Driving European DAST Market
London, UK, September 22, 2011 -- A recently published report by Technavio, specialists in emerging technologies market research, reveals that the Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) market in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 33.2 percent over the period 2010–2014. The report, which focuses on Europe exclusively, indicates that the market is being driven by the growing number and complexity of attacks on government installations.
According to Technavio’s…
Giving, Saving, Investing
Luke 3:11 - And he would answer and say to them, “The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do likewise.”
Going back to God’s word can often be challenging. And when I read these verses on giving, I feel my faith being challenged. Why did Jesus tell us to do such things? It’s easy for Him to…
EmploymentCrossing finds over 13,000 jobs in Nevada even when the situation seem …
Pasadena, CA, September 22, 2011 - There is no improvement seen in the employment rate of Nevada past five months. The unemployment rate of Nevada rose to13.4 percent in August, statewide, from that of 12.9 percent in July. This is the third consecutive month when jobless rates have increased.
Regardless of the springing up jobless rates in August 2011, both the statewide and Carson City rates are lower than those in…
RadiantBrands Launches MyHealthHerbals.com Brand an Ecommerce Site for Herbal Su …
Berkeley Creative Agency Designs and Launches New Products and E-commerce Web Site Designed to Appeal to Consumers Seeking Alternative Remedies.
BERKELEY, Calif. (September 21, 2011) -- RadiantBrands (http://www.radiantbrands.com), a full-service creative branding and design agency, has just completed the launch of MyHealthHerbals (http://www.myhealthherbals.com), a new e-commerce destination offering high-quality herbal products direct to consumers. The new MyHealthHerbals brand of products features herbal remedies based on Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with Western…
BusinessVibes showcased 2 new industries: Motion Pictures and Photography & Comm …
London, UK, September 22, 2011 -- BusinessVibes, the international business directory and networking platform, announced the launch of two new industry portals: Motion Pictures and Photography & Commercial Design Services. Covering the main players and regions in the industry, the portal serves as a starting point for companies wishing to expand their international businesses. BusinessVibes is a perfect fit for those willing to search for new business partners and opportunities…
Saskatchewan: Business and Tourism combine their energy
The Canadian Province Saskatchewan will participate for the first time in the World Routes Conference in Berlin. A delegation of business and tourism contacts will represent the strongest growing economy in Canada.
Thanks to its potash and agricultural production, predictions are that the Prairie province’s economy will expand by 4.3% in 2011 and by 4.1% next year. Saskatchewan has what the world needs and the world is now recognizing…
BIG Badges Meets Hospitality, Events and Conference Planners and Organisers at S …
London, September 2011: BIG, the international badge experts have joined event agencies, suppliers and venues at this year’s Square Meal Venue and Events 11 show, taking place between September 21st and 22nd 2011 at the Old Billingsgate in the City of London.
Now in its seventh year, the show attracts planners and organisers of conferences, events, social and leisure activities, hospitality, sporting events and festivals. Advantageously located on the…
Telecom infrastructure investment strategies assessed in Hong Kong as operators …
Hong Kong, 22nd September, 2011 - Telecom operators, financiers and advisers from across Asia are meeting in Hong Kong on November 1 to assess new infrastructure investment strategies as industry leaders look to deliver growth and higher margins.
With profits on voice services falling across the region, telecom operators are investing billions of dollars on the transition to growing data businesses. The latest strategies for investment and restructuring will be…
Construction in Bulgaria to stabilise in late 2011
In the coming years Bulgaria's construction sector will start to grow slowly following the hard years of the economic slowdown, although no spectacular changes are expected in the short run. After substantial restructuring of the sector moderate construction market recovery in the period 2012-2013 is expected. Until 2015 the sector will grow on the back of the large-scale infrastructure projects related to EU funds.
According to the report “Construction sector in…
Messung Systems launches NX7 PLC
Pune based Messung Group of Companies, a leading industrial automation provider and pioneer of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) technology in India, unveiled one of its most ambitious products – NX7 PLC at Automation Expo held in Mumbai today.
This new exclusive range of PLC is equipped with latest state-of-the-art product that has a combination of PC & PLC. It consists of user defined web pages, extremely fast I/O update, IEC…
Poland one of the most attractive investment location worldwide
Jelenia Gora/Poland, 22.09.2011 - Poland is more widely perceived as an attractive place for investment. In the recent UNCTAD World Investment Report 2011, Poland was ranked sixth most attractive investment location in the world for the 2011 - 2013 period. It was placed 5 points up from the 11th position in 2010, being only preceded by China, the USA, India, Brazil and Russia.
The Report also indicates that risk level for…
More funds flowing into UK property from overseas, says economist
An economist who is also a senior partner at leading chartered surveyors Ibbett Mosely says the uncertainty in Europe and North America means an increasing amount of capital from overseas is flowing into London property and UK agricultural land.
Dr Robert Wickham, Economist and Senior Partner for Ibbett Mosely, said: “The British economy offers some stability with the sensible austerity measures and a real understanding of the need to control public…
QuEST Global Announces Acquisition of INTERFACE to Further Enhance Its Service O …
SINGAPORE, 19th September-- QuEST Global Engineering, a leading product development and engineering solutions company, with headquarters in Singapore, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of INTERFACE of Spain, a company with key capabilities in Product Design, Engineering of Processes and Logistic Support. The competencies acquired through this acquisition would include Test / Integration Engineering, Avionic System Engineering, Integrated Logistic Support, Process Engineering or Tech Translations and Technical Publications…
AsiaPay partners with Smart for safer online payments
Filipinos will soon have a convenient, efficient and more secure option to purchase goods and services from their favorite online merchants.
AsiaPay, the leading provider of secure electronic payment solutions in Asia has partnered with the Philippines’ leading wireless services provider, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), to enable Smart Money account holders to pay for their online purchases through merchants of PesoPay – AsiaPay’s online payment service in the Philippines.
Smart Money,…
TradingFloor.com releases video on the Federal Open Market Committee meeting
TradingFloor.com, the home of Saxo Bank's trading commentary, financial research and analysis, has released a video discussing the Federal Open Market Committee meeting (FOCM).
With the deterioration in the US economic outlook being further cemented by recent disappointing macro data, there is now mounting expectation that the Federal Reserve will once again come to the rescue and kick-start the world's largest economy. Therefore, all eyes are set to be on…
Custom Pillowcases are the Latest in Personalized Gifts
Medina, Minnesota – Sept. 19, 2011 – The world of personalized items is expanding with the recent release of an eclectic line of personalized pillowcases, designed for a variety of occasions, according to Beth Dossantos, marketing assistant for the website www.agiftpersonalized.com.
Consumers have long enjoyed giving personalized presents to the people on their gift lists for occasions ranging from birthdays and graduations to weddings and anniversaries. Now, with the addition of…
IDBI Bank receives “CNBC TV18 Special Jury Award”
Mumbai : IDBI Bank was conferred the “CNBC TV18 Special Jury Award” in Mumbai. Shri R.M. Malla, CMD, IDBI Bank received the award from honorable Union Cabinet Minister, Corporate Affairs, Shri M. Veerappa Moily.
The Bank was the recipient of the award in the large banks category. The awards were conferred on the basis of CNBC TV 18 - KPMG study of Indian Banks and financial Institutions on criteria such as…
Glissandra Skincare Inc. Announces White Paper on UV Protective Properties of Sc …
Glissandra Skincare Inc., in collaboration with RK Laboratory at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, is pleased to announce a jointly authored white paper outlining the findings of the laboratory’s research into the UV protective properties of Schisandrin B and its implications for the cosmetics industry.
Vancouver, Canada, September 22, 2011 -- Glissandra Skincare Inc. and RK Laboratory at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today…
ECN Group Integrates Yellowfin’s BI Solution into its BPM Software
ECN Group, a leader in Business Process Management (BPM) and Systems Integration, has incorporated Yellowfin’s Business Intelligence (BI) solution into its ECN Round Trip Logistics® (RTL®) product.
Victoria Australia, September 22, 2011 -- ECN Group, a leader in Business Process Management (BPM) and Systems Integration, has incorporated Yellowfin’s Business Intelligence solution into its ECN Round Trip Logistics® (RTL®) product.
ECN is a global provider of supply chain and logistics software for the…
Brookfield Homes President Steve Doyle to be Honored with Distinguished Alumni A …
Brookfield Homes San Diego President Steve Doyle will soon join the elite ranks of Distinguished Alumni at the University of San Diego’s School of Law. A 1984 graduate of the private university, Doyle will be honored during the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the school's highest honor bestowed upon alumni. The award is presented to law school…
OceanaGold Appoints Imaginet for Designing, Supplying, Implementing & Managing U …
September 2011, Makati, Philippines --- Imaginet International Inc, the leading systems integrator and managed network, hosting and content security services provider in the Philippines, has been selected by OceanaGold Philippines Inc. to design, procure, install and manage the 2nd Phase of their IT infrastructure & services in their mining site in Kasibu, Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya.
The project, which started on September 1, 2011, entails new IT infrastructure, adjusting configurations, and…
Mortgage Rates Continue to Tumble Off The Peak
Just when everyone thought the party might end, mortgage rates on a 30 year fixed fell to 4.09%, their lowest level since 1951. The average interest rate on a 15 year home mortgage dropped to 3.30% which could be the lowest rate ever for that program. Mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. Trepidation over Europe’s debt crisis are pushing investors to shift…
Avista Solutions Announces Seamless Integration to Mortgage Insurance From Genwo …
Customers of Avista Solutions now have access to Genworth Mortgage Insurance through a direct integration to Avista’s loan origination system
Charleston, SC, September 21, 2011 – Avista Solutions, an award-winning provider of a web-based, end-to-end mortgage loan origination system, is pleased to announce that mortgage insurance (MI) from leading global financial security company Genworth Financial is now available to its customers through a direct system integration.
The two companies began cultivating a…
eToro enables Expert Traders to Build their Own Investment Business with CopyMe™ …
New York and London, September 20, , 2011– eToro, the world’s largest investment network, is demonstrating today at FinovateFall CopyMe™, an individual and personalized one-stop e-store allowing expert traders, also known as Gurus, to generate a second line of income by showcasing their investment skills. CopyMe’s innovative concept and business model enables expert traders to easily create their own investment shop and start promoting their financial services to…
CNG Coalescing Filters Introduced to the Americas via Mobile-Friendly Web 3.0 De …
With oil prices rising as petroleum reserves deplete, visionaries like T. Boone Pickens are promoting compressed natural gas or "CNG" as a viable alternative energy source. According to CngNow.com, CNG costs about 40% less than gasoline and "compressed natural gas is the cleanest transportation fuel available today." But keeping CNG clean requires efficient coalescing filtration from production through distribution to delivery. Recognizing that growing CNG consumption will…
GRC Expert Presents an Overview of the New Harmonized Version 10.0 of SAP Busine …
GRC Expert Presents an Overview of the New Harmonized Version 10.0 of SAP BusinessObjects GRC Solutions.
Dedham, Massachusetts – September 21, 2011
SAPexperts posted a new article, “An Overview of the New Harmonized Version 10.0 of SAP BusinessObjects GRC Solutions” to its GRC Expert knowledgebase.
This article focuses on the key developments within version 10.0 of SAP BusinessObjects GRC solutions. Among other aspects, a recoding of BusinessObjects Access Control application on the ABAP…
