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ParkerVision’s Telecom Patent Portfolio Honored Among Patent Board’s Top 30
Wireless technology firm leads telecom sector in three of six categories
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 20, 2012 – ParkerVision, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRKR), a developer and marketer of semiconductor technology solutions for wireless applications, again is ranked among The Patent Board’s top 30 strongest patent portfolios in the wireless and telecom industry, including leading the telecom sector with first place rankings in three of six scoring criteria.
The ranking is based on The Patent…
e-con Systems Launches High Definition Camera Board for AM37x/DM37x Series of Pr …
St. Louis, USA / Chennai, India – January 20th, 2012
e-con Systems Inc., a leading embedded design services company specializing in development of advanced customized camera solutions and related services announces its second 5MP High definition (HD) camera solution based on OmniVision OV5640 HD CMOS Image sensor for AM37x/DM37x processors from Texas Instruments.
e-con Systems’ new camera daughter card e-CAM52_35x has the e-CAM52_5640_MOD, a 5 Megapixel camera module based on OV5640…
Mobile marketing firms bet on alternative strategies
MobiQuest, a mobile enterprise platform company, is using new ways like mobile loyalty card and mobile-social media interface for brand and product promotions. It has come with a mobile loyalty platform called M'Loyal that allows brands to build a database of relevant, frequenting customers and tag each customer bill to identify.
MyToday.com, an SMS update service provider, recently shut operations due to the new regulations introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority…
Ken Kindt of Signworld Congratulates John Bogensberger of Signs for Success
Laguna Hills, CA – January 19, 2012- Ken Kindt, President & founder of Signworld congratulated John Bogensberger’s company for being awarded as the “Best Sign Company” by Inland Business Catalyst Magazine.
Inland Business Catalyst Magazine focuses on business regarding news whether it is the inclusion of best company or the best work done by any individual person. Signs for Success was awarded the “Best Sign Company” amongst various other companies. This…
Self-storage Stocks the Winners Amongst the REITs, Financial Newsletter Profit C …
Popular financial e-newsletter Profit Confidential reports that, for the second year in a row, the stocks of the self-storage companies were the best performing sector of the real-estate investment trusts (REITs). According to the Dow Jones All REIT Equity Index, which was up eight percent for 2011, the self-storage stocks climbed 35.4% in 2011.
The increase in business over the last two years was due to the rise in home…
Life Insurance market in China is poised to witness robust growth through 2015, …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches Life Insurance Market in China 2012 report covering a market with strong growth potential. The report is part of Netscribes’ Financial Services Industry Series.
Mumbai, India – January 20, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report, Life Insurance Market in China 2012.
The report begins with a brief description of the global life insurance market including the…
FlashPark announces response to Welsh parking ticket complaint
FlashPark has reacted swiftly to language problems concerning a parking ticket issued in the English language in Wales.
London, UK, January 20, 2012 -- Private parking enforcement agency FlashPark has reacted swiftly to language problems concerning a parking ticket issued in the English language in Wales.
Noel Jones, 54, and his daughter Bethan, 26, were handed the ticket after using the car park at Penrhyndeudraeth village Memorial Hall. The pair, whose first…
Security Benefit Offers a Dozen Specific Tips to help Prepare for Retirement
“12 For ‘12” From America’s Retirement Income Company
Topeka, KS, January 20, 2012 - With 2011, coming to a close, Security Benefit Corporation, a Guggenheim Partners Company, looks forward to the New Year with its “12 FOR ‘12” -- A Dozen Specific Tips to Help Prepare for Retirement.
“While most Americans will be spending 20 years or so in retirement, less than half of us are actively considering how much we’ll need…
Exotic Language Translations Demand Rising Sharply
Demand for translations of exotic and less common languages has been rising sharply in the last several years, according to language translations expert Nina Ivanichvili, CEO of the Colorado-based language translations company All Language Alliance, Inc. Ivanichvili and the firm's management identified a unique new trend in the worldwide demand for medical interpreting, legal translations and business interpretations in languages that many people have never heard of before.
"Every day we…
Data Entry Services Combining Expertise and Advanced Technology
Managed Outsource Solutions (MOS), a leading data entry company in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area provides data entry services to an extensive client base covering various industries. The company’s cost-effective solutions are the product of a smart blend of industry skill and use of superior technology. Depending on your specific requirements, MOS delivers online or offline, manual or automatic solutions.
Some of the industries that the company caters to are health…
Long Term Care Insurance State Tax Deduction Guide Published
Long term care insurance premiums may be fully tax deductible for individuals and a growing number of states now offer deductions and even tax credits to those purchasing this important coverage.
According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the national trade organization, tax deductibility gives individuals and business owners one very important reason to consider ways to address future long term care needs.
“Americans are living well into their 80s,…
WeFixMoney.com and Fix Media Proud to Announce Donation to My Stuff Bag Foundati …
Donation part of larger effort from Online Lenders Alliance to donate to group dedicated to help children rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment
Washington, DC, January 19, 2012: Fix Media, the leader in online organic lead generation in the short-term lending space and its short-term loan website, WeFixMoney.com are proud to be part of Online Lenders Alliance contribution of more than $20,000 to the My Stuff Bags Foundation.…
Feature Film Equity needed...
La Mirada CA. Hollywood Sunset Pictures Inc. (hspfilms) completed principle photography on "BRUCE the Challenge" a Docu-Dramady/Martial Arts Fantasy. Now we are currently in postproduction.(We are seeking Equity investor for finishing funds)We have 500+ screens nationally and also have International releasing by Lonestar distribution.Contact us for more Info.
A little about the film...
Mr. Ed Parker known as the Father of American Karate for bringing Martial Arts to the…
Michael Fallon MP praises Cyclepods
Michael Fallon MP has praised bicycle storage manufacturer, Cyclepods for its innovation and international success.
Fallon, who is Conservative MP for Sevenoaks, visited Cyclepods on Friday 13th January 2012 and was impressed by the award-winning bicycle storage manufacturer.
“Cyclepods is a good example of a successful local business, showing how British design and manufacturing can take on the world. The firm has found a niche in the market and is producing high-quality,…
Business Visibility Builder™ boosts online Influence
Jan. 19, 2012 - BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Businesses needing that extra competitive edge in the online marketing game have a new player they can recruit – Business Visibility Builder™ (BVB) -- a newly-created division of Henry Business Solutions which helps companies increase sales through new leads and increased traffic across the Internet.
The new service, the first of its kind to be offered in Michigan, is designed to help businesses create…
Payroll Software Company Announces Addison Reserve Country Club’s Renovation
The Addison Reserve Country Club is recognized as a Platinum Club of America, ranking #9 in the nation for Residential Communities. Members began arriving at the Club in 1996, and in May 2002, Addison Reserve became a member owned and operated community. This magnificent Club was inspired by the unique vision of famed Florida architect, Addison Mizner who believed that "the intersection of man and nature could benefit the former…
Michigan Business and Professional Association Applauds Governor’s Progress on K …
Jan. 19, 2012 – The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) along with its sister association, The Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), said it applauds Gov. Rick Snyder’s positive movement on key dashboard measures highlighted in last night’s State of the State Address.
In addition, the Associations applauded Gov. Snyder’s encouragement to legislators to continue the work started in Senate Bill 693, which authorizes the establishment of the MIHealth Marketplace,…
Small UK Business Defies Economic Crisis With Personalised Art
‘You Are Art’, which supplies both ordinary consumers and businesses with modern art canvas prints using their own photographs, is witnessing huge growth within its business. Each of the handmade canvas prints is produced by an artist to a high quality, with a variety of unique contemporary styles on offer.
The Northumberland based business has seen a dramatic rise in orders over the past few months. Owner, Jane Lant, puts it…
Career Step Announces Pharmacy Technician Externship Partnership with Walgreens
Januray 19, 2012- PROVO, Utah — Career Step, a leading online school, has established a partnership with Walgreens to offer Career Step Pharmacy Technician students externships in their local areas. Career Step students nationwide are now eligible for externships with this large retail pharmacy.
“The Career Step Pharmacy Technician program is focused on comprehensively preparing students for the pharmacy workplace,” said Career Step COO Mark Thomas. “We’re excited about this partnership…
Job search engine Adzuna.co.uk receives £500k investment backing from Index Vent …
Adzuna, the next-generation job search engine, has just announced it has raised £500k investment financing.
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Adzuna (http://www.adzuna.co.uk), the next-generation job search engine, has today announced it has raised £500k investment financing from Index Ventures, The Accelerator Group and existing investors including Passion Capital. The latest funding follows a seed round last year.
Launched in July 2011, Adzuna aims to…
goFLUENT outlines the key issues in determining the return on investment in blen …
At the iLearning Forum Paris – France’s leading learning technologies event - Christophe Ferrandou, CEO of goFLUENT, one of Europe’s leading providers of business English via distance learning, is outlining the key issues involved in determining the return on investment (ROI) in blended learning.
The event – which includes a conference and exhibition - takes place at Espace Champerret in central Paris on 31st January and 1st February. It is…
Everonn World Launched in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, January 19, 2012: World’s largest VSAT education network Everonn, which rolled out a pan-India chain of mini Everonn centres under the “Everonn World” brand, launched its Hyderabad centre today.
Part of Everonn’s Edupreneur Programme, Everonn World has been rolled out to identify a committed set of entrepreneurs willing to transform the Indian Education space in their chosen geographies, while creating a new generation of education thought leaders in India.…
Take Advantage of the Microsoft Warning, According To Profit Confidential
Microsoft Corporation warned that there would be fewer shipments of PCs than expected due to the floods in Thailand hurting suppliers. According to Sasha Cekerevac, contributor to popular financial newsletter Profit Confidential, this could be an excellent buying opportunity to get a great dividend yield and be paid while you wait for shipments to get back to normal.
This is a one-time hiccup for the computer industry. Investors with patience can…
Alan Howarth appointed Chairman at 8 Solutions
8 Solutions, the UK’s leading data centre healthcare company specialising in the deep cleaning and decontamination of critical environments has today announced the appointment of Alan Howarth to the position of Chairman.
For the last 12 years Alan has successfully run a significant portfolio of Non Executive Director positions in a variety of sectors. He has been Chairman of listed companies, AIM organisations and private businesses. His current portfolio…
10 Steps to Planning an Office Move
Planning an office move can be a daunting and time-consuming project to execute successfully. With so many tasks to juggle, deadlines to meet and people to organise, these 10 practical and easy steps cover all the important issues to help you plan, organise and execute a smooth and hassle-free office move.
Step 1: Define your reasons for moving
Expanding, downsizing, reducing costs or the need a better location are…
Schaeffer Collins expected to reach agreement to acquire Peach Futures Group
Schaeffer Collins, the international broker of commodity derivatives, financial futures and foreign exchange, today announces that it has nearly reached an agreement to acquire 100% holding of Peach Futures Group Limited in a deal rumored to be worth approximately $50.5 million.
Operating from offices in New York, Hong Kong and London, Schaeffer Collins is a leading global broker of wholesale energy and other commodity products. Peach Futures Group provides electronic…
“Solar Energy for Education” Initiative: GOEDE-Foundation has delivered first ph …
The GOEDE-Foundation has reached an important milestone with its initiative "Solar Energy for Education". The first photovoltaic off-grid systems, as well as solar modules and material for further stand-alone PV systems, have arrived in Vietnam after extensive preparations. These off-grid systems are intended for families living on islands in Halong Bay, one of the most popular regions of Vietnam.
Waldaschaff, Germany, 19/01/2012. With the initiative "Solar Energy for…
Brass Anchors Fasteners India starts new range of metric Drop in Anchors
Brass Anchors Fasteners India a GIDC Jamnagar based manufacturers of turned components and anchor fasteners has started manufacturing a new range of metric threaded drop in anchors.These anchors are mainly used in Scandinavia
and Western Europe for drywall fixing.The drop in anchor range offers better torque and higher pull-out loads resulting in better quality and use.These metric drop in anchors have already been well received with customers in Germany,…
CandyDate Jobs to hire 5,000 for Exhilway
CandyDate Jobs (CJ), India’s leading human resource consultancy will hire over 5,000 people for Exhilway, a Canada based wealth manager for its India based operations. The new hiring contract will bring in a net revenue of US $1.92 million or INR 10 crore to the company. CJ will hire people for various business verticals of Exhilway like sales, information technology, back end, human resources and administration.
Over 80% of the…
New Literature Details Automated Storage and Retrieval Avenger Vertical Carousel …
Avenger Vertical Carousel ASRS Reduces Costs and Increases Profitability for Organizations Employing Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Carousel Systems in Order Picking and Order Fulfillment using Horizontal Carousels, Vertical Lift Modules, VLMs, Vertical Carousels for Spare Parts Handling, Small Item Picking, Health Care, Hospitals, Pharmacies, MRO, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, Small Parts, Pick and Pack, Bag and Tag, Maintenance, Food and Beverage, Drug Store Distribution
Hatfield, PA, US, January 19, 2012 --…
Asia's 1st Assistive Tech Integrated Care & Rehab Engineering Event Launched in …
Singapore, 13 January 2012 – Asia’s first and only trade event for the assistive technology (AT), integrated care and rehabilitation engineering (RE) industry was launched today by co-organisers, Fiera Milano S.p.A. and Singex Exhibition Ventures Pte Ltd. Supported by Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, RehabTech Asia, comprising a trade exhibition, a conference, a hosted buyer programme, and business forums, will be held from 27 February to 1 March 2013 at…
Pittsburgh SEO Firm Launches Comprehensive SEO Index
Pittsburgh SEO firm ProFromGo Internet Marketing announced the initial launch of a comprehensive SEO index that is offered to the public at no cost. The index serves as a detailed glossary of industry jargon and terms that the general public is largely unfamiliar with, but describes processes that affect all internet users.
The SEO index, which has been produced in installments for the past 4 weeks, is available on the…
Concerto: Retail POS System with Touch Screen and Keyboard Combination – Curious …
Within the POS system industry we continuously encounter novel and unique designs that assist business as well restaurant owners in their point of sale tasks. Such is the case with QUORiON’s POS Concerto, where benefits of several POS technologies coalesce into a single POS system. The Concerto is a POS hybrid, because it combines both touch screen and classical keyboard. At first glance this combination appears seemingly redundant…
Yampu Tours Welcomes Clients To Upcoming Travel Shows: January To March
Yampu Tours is looking forward to upcoming Travel Shows in Los Angeles, Boston and New York City and would like to invite any return or potential clients to visit.
January 11, 2012 (Stowe, Vermont): Yampu Tours will be attending three well known Travel Shows in the United States during the early months of 2012: The Los Angeles Times Travel Show, The Boston Globe Travel Show and The New York Times Travel…
Singex & Fiera Milano to Collaborate As Partners
Singapore, 13 January 2012 – Singex signed a joint venture agreement with leading European exhibition organiser Fiera Milano in Singapore today. This joint venture will see the development of more global events in Asia as the two leading exhibition and conference organisers join forces. The collaboration between Singex and Fiera Milano is part of Singex’s continuing strategy to create and own turnkey events in the global MICE arena.
The first show…
Patio Living Concepts, Outdoor Lighting Designer and Manufacturer, Taps Laurie R …
Patio Living Concepts has recently named Laurie Rudd Public Relations and Marketing to provide marketing and public relations services for it lines of decorative outdoor lighting and accessories. Headquartered in St. Albans, Mo, Patio Living Concepts will charge the Rudd firm with assisting and consulting the company regarding marketing efforts and brand enhancement through traditional and new media venues.
“We feel Laurie Rudd’s input, creativity and enthusiasm with regard…
Price Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ron Mark has been named Directo …
In this role, Ron will work directly with senior managers to assess The PRICE Futures Group’s daily risk exposure to develop new business ventures and the marketing of internal commodity related products.
Tom Price, Chairman of Price Holdings, Inc., said “Ron has been with The PRICE Futures Group since 1994. Given his extensive background in risk management, capital markets, and developing new ventures, Ron will focus on the continual growth of…
Allison R. Antalek launches Language Solutions
Like all go-getter entrepreneurs with fervor and passion to perform, Allison Antalek dreamed BIG. At the age of 20, she began working as a French and German instructor at Kent State University in Ohio, USA while completing her Master of Arts program in translation. One thing was certain: her desire to turn her passion for foreign language, global culture and travel into a meaningful and fruitful profession. With dedication, hard…
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Unveils New Tough World Campaign
WICHITA, Kan. – Jan. 18, 2012 – INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand touts the durability of CORDURA® brand fabric and communicates its understanding that the world’s durable people need fabrics that can handle ultra durable environments. The campaign theme, “It’s a tough world out there. Gear up for it," aims to engage outdoor, travel and apparel customers as they adopt durable ingredients for their consumer products and provide links to request valuable…
CORDURA® Denim Fabric Featured in Latest Jeans from Swrve® Inc.
WICHITA, Kan. – January 18, 2012 – INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand, popularly known for its long-lasting durability, has been adopted by designers of Swrve®, a provider of stylish urban cycling apparel, to offer comfortable, yet high-performing cycling jeans. Made from comfortably durable CORDURA® Denim fabric, the jeans are customized for the urban biker and offer necessary flexibility and functionality without sacrificing everyday style and comfort. Additionally, CORDURA® Denim fabric affords the…
CORDURA® Fabric Featured in New Ultra Light Gear from Sea to Summit
WICHITA, Kan. – January 18, 2012 – To continue catering to outdoor enthusiasts seeking lightweight yet durable solutions, Sea to Summit has introduced the Ultra-Sil® Folding Bucket, Ultra-Sil® Kitchen Sink and Ultra-Sil® View Dry Sacks – all constructed with durable siliconized CORDURA® Ultralite fabric for optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Available in Spring 2012, these products are built for easy transport and bring convenience to the outdoors.
“The Sea to Summit adoption of…
Spreadshirt’s UK December Sales Rise by 49 %
London–18 January 2012–Spreadshirt (www.spreadshirt.co.uk), the leading multi-channel clothing commerce platform, continues to benefit from the growing shift to shopping on the web as it today announced its record-breaking December results. The company saw UK sales increase 49% year-on-year and an impressive 75% globally.
The online e-commerce platform experienced profitable growth across all business units in 2011, with the increase in revenue primarily driven by developments in the North American market. …
Results Assessment offers evaluation help to HR and training professionals
HR and training professionals who understand the importance of evaluation but who also realise that there’s a gap between what they do and what they want to do could find the answer to this unsatisfactory state of affairs in a new evaluation approach.
Known as ‘Results Assessment’ (RA) and developed by Ceres Management, RA aims to demystify evaluation - enabling HR and L&D professionals to become serious ‘business partners’, by aligning…
Jack Werner appreciates Sign Innovation for Their New Graphic Design
Laguna Hills, CA – January 18, 2012- Jack Werner VP of Signworld applauded the new graphic design from Sign Innovation, a Signworld company for their recent window-perforated vinyl, a design for ballroom that was included in the SignCraft Magazine.
“Designers do more than make content visually appealing, they create, innovate, and inspire through graphics, type, and image. A well-designed piece has the ability to inspire change and affect people universally. Sign…
Stafford Associates is Offering an online MBA (Project Management) in Dubai
Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai, 18 January 2012 : Stafford Associates, since it was founded in 1993, has been a leader in professional distance education in the Middle East. One of their programs is MBA (Project Management), designed to train professionals in essential project management skills. It is an online distance education program, with the fee of USD 12,940 or GBP 8,388.97. The basic duration of the program is 24 months,…
Craig Hirsch Explains Correlation Between Cheating in School and Corporate Fraud
The firm has been named one of the Best Accounting Firms to work for in an independent survey sponsored by Accounting Today.
Miami, FL, January 18, 2012 -- The typical organization is estimated to lose five percent of its annual revenue per year to fraud, and Kaufman, Rossin & Co.’s Craig Hirsch, a manager in the firm’s Forensic and Regulatory Compliance consulting practice, believes the root of the problem may start…
Abcott Construction Ltd. of Brantford Announces 40th Anniversary
Abcott Construction Ltd. is proud to announce our 40th Anniversary of success as One of Ontario's Leading Builders of Butler Buildings, since 1972, Abcott Construction is a design build general contractor and construction managers currently building in Brantford, Cambridge, Kitchener, Hamilton, Ancaster, Milton, Stoney Creek, London, Woodstock, Oakville, Burlington, Markham, Unionville, and Toronto.
Brantford, Ontario, January 18, 2012 -- Abcott Construction Ltd. is proud to announce our 40th Anniversary of success…
PINC Solutions is Selected FL100 Software and Technology Provider by Food Logist …
Leading Business Magazine for the Food and Grocery Industry Segments Releases Annual Listing of Top Software and Technology Providers.
Alameda, CA, January 18, 2012 -- Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated exclusively to the grocery and foodservice distribution supply chain, last month announced the eighth-annual listing of the FL100. Food Logistics Magazine selected PINC Solutions as a top 100 software and technology provider for the fourth consecutive year.
Each year, the editors…
Rosendin Electric Begins Construction of Martin Luther King Junior High School i …
New Design-Build Project Latest in Rosendin Electric's Growing List of Bay Area Public Works Projects.
PITTSBURGH, Calif. (January 17, 2012) -- Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and a 100% employee-owned company, today announced the start of construction on the new Martin Luther King Junior High School.
The new Pittsburgh Unified School District middle school is being built by Webcor Builders and Rosendin Electric holds the $3.3…
396 Alhambra signs HBO Latin America Group as largest tenant
CORAL GABLES, FL. – HBO Latin America Group has signed on as the largest tenant to date at 396 Alhambra Circle, the new 273,000-square-foot, two-tower, Class-A office and retail project in the heart of downtown Coral Gables, the developer announced.
The multinational entertainment powerhouse signed a lease to occupy approximately 66,203 rentable square feet, or 24.25 percent of the building. HBO Latin America leased three full floors in the…
