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AAA support Health care Benefits of Impact investing
A new form of impact investing could lead to a rise in life expectancy by helping to deal with the causes of health problems, according to analysts and AAA.
Boston, MA, May 05, 2012 - A new form of impact investing could lead to a rise in life expectancy by helping to deal with the causes of health problems, according to analysts and Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
A new white paper from…
Gold & Silver Stocks Currently Offer Attractive Fundamentals
Precious metal stocks haven’t performed well, even though many gold mining companies are reporting record production and earnings; but Mitchell Clark, contributor to Profit Confidential, believes that many gold and silver stocks are undervalued considering their growth prospects.
The reason, according to Clark, is that spot prices for gold and silver have pulled back in price. In Clark’s view, the pullback is part of a well-deserved correction/consolidation, which he outlines in…
EzPaycheck Payroll System Minimizes the Learning Curve for Texas Small Business
Payroll software provider Halfpricesoft.com recently updated ezPaycheck software with new features to give Texas small business more control on paycheck processing. Now Texas start-ups can have the benefit of easy-to-use and affordable in-house payroll software designed especially for small firms with fewer than 20 employees.
The updates on ezPaycheck payroll software include:
- The latest Form 941 Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return
- The new feature to add customized deductions to handle extra deduction…
New system for the evaluation of investment risks
Karlsruhe, May 4th, 2012. LONG-TERM INVESTING Research AG has introduced a new system for the evaluation of investment risks. This new system fulfils two requirements:
- It takes the complexity of the different investment risks into account.
- The evaluations are easy to understand for almost everyone.
This is achieved by separately analysing the four main investment risks (default risk, price risk, liquidity risk and inflation risk) in a first…
Roberto Coin Launches Exclusive Jewellery Parure For The Uae
The Italian master jewellery designer creates the customizable set to mark the opening of the second boutique in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: (May 3rd, 2012): The Italian master jewellery designer Roberto Coin, famous for his bespoke designs, has yesterday (Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012) launched an exquisite one-of-a-kind jewellery parure to mark the opening of his new boutique in the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. The signature set, which consists of a matched…
SGS brings Sustainability Service to the Indian Textiles Industry
As consumers demand greater environmental accountability for the products they use, SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification and certification for the textile industry launches a new sustainability service for the Indian business community. Highlighting the importance of sustainability, SGS’s Charles Ly Wa Hoi, Global Sustainability Services Vice President, spoke at length recently on this pressing issue, and in particular on the concept of carbon footprint counting as…
Apex Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Honors 2012 Inspiration Award Recipients
Nonprofit organization serving inner-city, underserved Asian American youth in New York City recognizes individuals for their dedicated commitment to the Asian American community
New York, New York, May 04, 2012 - Apex, a New York City-based non-profit dedicated to promoting the development of inner-city Asian American youth, celebrated six inspirational role models and the organization’s 20th anniversary last night at the Inspiration Awards Gala Dinner. Proceeds from the dinner benefit Apex…
DataTree ConneXions Chooses Decipher’s Beacon Market Research Survey Platform
Intuitive design, ease-of-use and efficiency of the research software suite cited as primary reasons for selection
London, UK, May 04, 2012 -- Decipher, a comprehensive market research services and technology firm, today announced that DataTree ConneXions Ltd. has selected Beacon as its survey platform. DataTree, a professional market research data processing firm based in London, chose Beacon because it provides a comprehensive solution specifically designed for running market research projects…
NovaStor Selected as a 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Europe
NovaStor’s backup and cloud innovations convince the Renowned Red Herring Jury.
Agoura Hills, CA, USA, Hamburg, Germany, May 04, 2012 -- Red Herring announces its Top 100 award in recognition of the leading private companies from Europe, celebrating innovations and technologies across their respective industries. Data protection specialist NovaStor has been selected for achievements and developments in backup and cloud technology.
Red Herring’s Top 100 Europe list has become a mark of…
Sharon Lechter to serve as Keynote Speaker for Arizona Society of Certified Publ …
Internationally acclaimed co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and a current national spokesperson for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Scottsdale, AZ, May 04, 2012 - Internationally acclaimed co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, member of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and a current national spokesperson for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Sharon Lechter, will…
The 2012 GSA Training and Expo
The 2012 GSA Training and Expo will take place May 15-17, 2012, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. This event is the GSA’s signature training opportunity and exposition, specially designed to benefit federal, state and local government employees and military members who make or influence procurement decisions. The GSA Training and Expo is an invaluable experience for acquisition or program managers that provide many opportunities…
Quest CE is Proud to Announce the Hiring of Kate Sala as Accounting Specialist
Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training, is proud to announce the hire Kate Sala as Accounting Specialist.
In her new role, Sala will report directly to the Vice President of Finance and is responsible for establishing accounting policies and procedures, all accounts payable and accounts receivable, creating invoices for Quest CE’s customer base, and understanding the company’s business model in order to report on…
New Yahoo! CEO Issues Large Expectations, Technology Report by Leading Financial …
In his recent article, Can New Yahoo! CEO Deliver on Lofty Promises?, Sasha Cekerevac reports on the latest Yahoo! development. According to the Profit Confidential contributor, CEO Scott Thompson declared that his goal is to have 20% annual revenue growth for Yahoo!. However, Cekerevac thinks this is only part of his goal.
“I believe that Thompson is making the recent job cuts and talking up the prospect to make the…
Shepherd Controls becomes latest Dunkermotor Motion control channel partner
Established industrial automation distributor augments Dunkermotor linear motors with complete line of intelligent servo motors, brushed DC motors and gearmotor solutions for southwestern U.S. machinery OEMs.
Elgin, IL, May 03, 2012 - Texas-based automation and motion controls distributor, Shepherd Controls & Associates has expanded beyond the Dunkermotor linear motor line to become a full line authorized channel partner for the Dunkermotor fractional horsepower brushed and brushless DC motors and intelligent servo…
Dallas Attorney Shonn Brown Joins Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP as Partne …
Noted Dallas trial attorney A. Shonn Brown has joined the Dallas litigation firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen Hail Shank LLP as a Partner.
For almost 15 years, Ms. Brown has represented business clients in a wide range of commercial disputes involving trade secrets, class actions, contracts, intellectual property, board governance, product liability and personal injury claims. Her experience involves industries as varied as banking and financial services, real estate and construction,…
Oliver Wight Asia Pacific Releases Effective Demand Planning White Paper
Business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, have released a white paper sharing key insights from over 40 years experience in demand planning.
The white paper, ‘Effective Demand Planning’, explains how businesses can take their first step to successful business planning. Demand planning forms an essential component of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or advanced S&OP process, which brings with it a truly strategic perspective and aligns people and processes across…
Kasasa Changes The Face of Local Banking in Fairmont
Profinium Financial Introduces Kasasa, a Striking Alternative to the Megabank Rollercoaster
Fairmont, MN, May 03, 2012 - Profinium Financial asks consumers, “Do you Kasasa?” as it becomes the next financial institution in Minnesota to launch the country’s most innovative financial products.
Kasasa® is a new brand of free checking and savings accounts that pays consumers to use their account with what interests them most—high interest or automatic savings. These accounts,…
Game Theory in Management
Architects and engineers can build models to test their ideas - why not managers? Game theory can be used to evaluate rival technical approaches to solving managerial problems in order to discover the most effective solutions. While the topic may seem complex, Game Theory in Management is a readable and fast-paced book; readers will come away with an entirely new perspective on the objectives, tactics, even purpose of management, and…
Sustainability in Project Management
Sustainability is one of the most important challenges today. How can prosperity be developed, without compromising the life of future generations? Companies are integrating ideas of sustainability in their marketing, corporate communications, annual reports and in their actions. It is for that reason that 'sustainability' will find its way to project management methodologies and practices. This book explores the concept of sustainability and its application to project management. It aims…
The Principles of Project Finance
The Principles of Project Finance highlights the ideas behind an important concept in the global capital markets-project finance. This technique is used to fund large capital expenditure projects and is positioned at a key point between the global capital markets and the energy and infrastructure industries. The chapters, written by a range of leading players from around the world, explain and illustrate the ideas behind project finance.
The first section reviews…
More Oil, Less Chemicals. pH Control in Crude Desalting
Desalting is a key process step in the refining of crude oil. But if not conducted properly, undesired components in the crude cause fouling and corrosion in downstream process operations and reduce the efficiency of heat transfer in furnaces and heat exchangers.
Further, the presence of oil in desalter wastewater leads to the need for additional treatment. Changes in crude quality and that of the wash water means process conditions constantly…
Jean-Paul Prieels joins VAXIMM’s Board of Directors
Basel (Switzerland), Mannheim (Germany), May 03, 2012 – VAXIMM AG, a Swiss-German biotech spin-off from Merck KGaA focusing on cancer vaccines, announced today the appointment of Jean-Paul Prieels as a new member of its Board of Directors.
Dr. Prieels is a renowned industry expert in the vaccine field. He held various executive positions at GlaxoSmithKline, where he headed the vaccine research and development in Rixensart, Belgium, among others. Dr. Prieels, who…
FRA supports Re-Emergence of Finnish Forestry
Seattle, United States, May 3, 2012 -- The Finnish forestry industry is on the up once more, according to Forestry Research Associates (FRA), whose outlook is backed by a new study.
FRA is a research and analysis consultancy, specialising in forestry and timberland investments. It claims that, after a period of downturn, the forestry industry in Finland is ripe for investment once more.
FRA’s view on the state of the industry in…
Investing in whisky can pay off claims AAA
Boston, MA, USA, May 3, 2012 -- Although the wine investment market is going through a tough spell at the moment, investing in whisky could still be worth considering for those who want to turn a hobby into a money-spinner, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group claims that there is money to be made from investing in rare Scotch and other whiskies, that could grow in…
Sustainability receiving Boost from Investors, claims FRA
Seattle, United States, May 3, 2012 -- Forestry investors are helping to boost sustainability, claims Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
FRA, along with a host of other experts, are claiming that the increased interest in alternative investments, and particularly ethical investments, is helping to boost the importance of sustainability around the globe.
A recent article in the Financial Times also highlighted how investment in sustainable real estate is also helping to boost the…
Real Estate Investment Opportunities In India
The LiveNRI has announced an upcoming India Property Road Show on May 5th 2012(Saturday) and May 6th 2012 (Sunday). The timings will be 11am and 7pm (by appointment only). It is an option for investors and home buyers, who are looking for nice property in India. The new solution has been developed to meet the need of the people looking for homes and commercial property in India.
The property will be…
OTO Mining, Ltd. believes Silver will continue to Boom
From an OTO Mining, Ltd. survey source, it’s shown that an estimated 93 percent of United States retailers strongly believe that current silver boom will continue, and so does OTO Mining, Ltd. If this is the case an increase in price will follow the increase in demand. Performance of silver jewelry sales have been good in 2011, focusing particularly during the Holiday Season.
Most of the participants who joined the 3rd…
Balance sheet press conference of the Schmidt + Clemens Group
The Lindlar-based Schmidt + Clemens Group (S+C) today presented its results for the past financial year. The 2011 financial year was not an easy one for the Group, but succeeded in closing with a satisfactory result. In a very mixed market environment, sales turnover grew by 24% to €289 million (previous year: €233 million). Profits, however, fell short of expectations. With a figure of €124.4 million, the balance sheet total…
Soil-Away Expands Roof Cleaning Services
Hooksett, NH – May 1, 2012 – Soil-Away Cleaning and Restoration Services, one of the largest and most well regarded non-franchised cleaning and restoration companies in New England, announces the expansion of their roof cleaning services.
Massive demand and positive word-of-mouth has Soil-Away pushing to expand its roof cleaning business. The unique service was first launched over a year ago and had taken off. “People are tired of their…
Boyd Clark Resource Capital Solutions: $2.56M Raised by Connecticut Biotech
A total of $2,558,096 of promissory notes and warrants offering has been raised by the Infectious disease treatment developer BioRelix Inc. of New Haven, Connecticut, according to the information received by Boyd Clark Resource Capital Solutions from regulatory document.
RNA targets called riboswitches found in bacteria and fungi are being used by the company in making treatments for infectious diseases. The molecular biologist of Yale University, Ronald Breaker, is the one…
PI (Physik Instrumente) Expands Company Management
Karlsruhe – Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, the manufacturer of high-precision positioning systems, appointed new managing directors in April 2012 as part of the company's succession planning. Norbert Ludwig, Dr. Peter Schittenhelm, and Markus Spanner together with Dr. Karl Spanner, who takes on the presidency of the management, now constitute a committee of four which will lead the company in the future.
Dr. Karl Spanner, who celebrated his 65th…
MyBinding.com Partners with Local Gym Boom Fitness to Provide an Employee Fitnes …
MyBinding.com and Boom Fitness PDX are pairing together to create a first-ever Fitness Program for MyBinding.com employees
HILLSBORO, OR, May 2,2012 – MyBinding.com, one of the country's leading retailers of document finishing machines and supplies, is partnering with Boom Fitness to provide their employees with a fitness program.
"The health of our employees is very important to us," said Jeff McRitchie, Vice President of Marketing for MyBinding.com. "Many of our employees…
Kasasa Changes The Face of Local Banking in Macon
BankFirst Financial Introduces Kasasa, a Striking Alternative to the Mega Bank Rollercoaster
Macon, Mississippi, May 03, 2012 - BankFirst Financial asks consumers, “Do you Kasasa?” as it becomes the first financial institution in Mississippi to launch the country’s most innovative financial products.
Kasasa® is a new brand of free checking and savings accounts that rewards consumers for using their account with what interests them most—high interest, cash back, automatic savings, money to…
FRA welcomes Timber investment article from Pictet-Timber head
FRA is welcoming an article by Pictet-Timber fund co-manager Gabriel Micheli in Investment Week, giving tips to anyone considering investing in timber.
Bainbridge Island, WA, May 02, 2012 - Forestry Research Associates (FRA) is welcoming an article by Pictet-Timber fund co-manager Gabriel Micheli in Investment Week, giving tips to anyone considering investing in timber.
Mr Micheli is keen to point out the potential returns that can come about as a result of…
Q1 Productions Announces the Global Learning and Leadership Development Congress
Empowering a New Generation of Leaders through Evaluation of Effective Training Methodologies, Coaching to Expand Global Mindset and Maximizing the Impact of Leadership Development to Build a High-Performance Culture
Chicago, IL, May 3 , 2012 – This July in downtown Chicago, Q1 Productions will launch its first-ever Global Learning & Leadership Development Congress. In an increasingly globalized marketplace, strong and outstanding leaders are best developed in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, multicultural,…
Global Water Oil & Gas Summit Announces a new Regulation Panel
Under the patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum
Global Water - Oil & Gas Summit, held at the Hotel Madinat Jumeirah - Mina A' Salam, Dubai on 22-23 May 2012, is pleased to announce that Dow Water & Process Solutions will be hosting the Technical Seminar.
The Technical Seminar, Dow Integrated Smart Water Solutions for Enhanced Oil Production, will take place on 23 May 2012 at 15.00.…
Retail, Direct Selling and B2C E-Commerce continue to show positive Development …
In its latest "South Africa Retail, Direct Selling and B2C E-Commerce Report 2012" Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com provides an in-depth analysis of B2C commerce in Africa. In addition to general demographic and economic facts and figures, each of the categories retail, direct selling and B2C E-Commerce are outlined in detail.
South Africa's demographics are unusual, which has an impact on commerce too. In 2011, almost one quarter of all…
B2C E-Commerce Market is trending upward in South Africa
The latest "South Africa B2C E-Commerce Report 2012" published by Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com provides an in-depth analysis of B2C E-Commerce in South Africa. Aside from trends, revenue figures and market shares, the report covers the most successful product categories, online shopper figures and the competitors.
In December 2011, South Africa was the fifth largest nation in Africa in terms of Internet users, with Nigeria at the top of…
Global Online Gaming Market on the Upswing
In its latest "Global Online Gaming Report 2012" Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com gives a detailed account of the global online gaming market, without accounting for global online gambling. In addition to the global market, markets in 19 individual countries in various regions are highlighted. The report also covers information and the latest news about 24 important competitors.
Revenue generated in the online gaming market continues to increase worldwide…
European Online Gaming Market shows positive Development
In its latest "Europe Online Gaming Report 2012" Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com analyzes the European online gaming market in detail and excludes online gambling altogether. Following a brief introduction about the region, the report covers important markets in Western Europe (Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain) and Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia and Turkey).
Social games, traditional online games and casual websites are becoming increasingly…
Online Gaming Market continues to grow in the Asia-Pacific Region
The new "Asia-Pacific Online Gaming Report 2012" by Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com compiles up-to-date information on the online gaming market in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding online gambling aspects. This includes a brief introduction about the region as well as an analysis of the markets China, Japan, South Korea and Australia.
The online gaming market is rapidly growing in the entire region of South East Asia. Revenue generated in this…
Fairchild Semiconductor’s Smart High-Side Switches Provide Designers Reliable Al …
Solutions Provide High Reliability and Space Savings in Automotive Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 2, 2012 – In today’s automotive applications, designers need to reliably and safely switch high currents into grounded resistive or inductive loads. This includes applications such as incandescent lamps, motors, and heaters. To do this currently, they either have to rely on discrete or electro-mechanical solutions, or are hampered by limited solutions in the marketplace.
Fairchild…
Australia to Reform Business Name Registration Process
(Sunnyvale, CA) - Australia will soon launch the National Business Names Register which will enable companies to use a single form to register a business name across all Australian states and territories.
In accordance with the Business Names Registration Act 2011 (Cth), from May 28, 2012, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will maintain a new business names register on a centralized database.
The current process requires business names to be…
Platinum Account Group excited about Apple’s TV Business Plan
Excitement recently flew through the office of Prosumis upon knowing of Apple Inc’s (AAPL) plan to branch out into the TV business that causes a big move into display manufacturing. On March 23, Taiwan’s Hon Hai Group agreed to invest 133 billion yen, equivalent to $1.6 billion USD, in Sharp Corporation LTD (SHCAY). Sharp is a Japanese company that is a major producer of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays…
UAE Exchange launches Summer Promotion in the United Kingdom
• Eight iPads to be won
• Four winners each in two monthly draws
• Any transaction, including outward, inward, Forex and online money transfers are eligible for the draw
Making a remittance transaction (inward/outward) or Forex transaction at UAE Exchange branches in the United Kingdom (UK) or using its online portal, Money2anywhere, to send money, could make you do your next transaction in your new iPad. The World’s Trusted Money Transferrer - UAE Exchange, launches…
Techno Brain BPO / ITES expands its presence in Africa by opening a new office i …
Techno Brain BPO / ITES, the business process outsourcing division of Techno Brain, Africa’s leading software development company announces the expansion of its facility and opening of a new office in Kampala, Uganda. An official grand opening of this new office is scheduled for May 2012. Techno Brain BPO / ITES in conjunction with National IT Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) is opening this new office inside the new BPO Incubation…
Huge Investment Fuelling Growth of Vietnam Housing Industry
Backed by strong efforts by government and authorities, the Vietnam housing sector has witnessed a sharp growth in investment patterns. The property sector has been ranked third in attracting foreign direct investment. Foreign investors disbursed more than US$ 8 Billion in real-estate projects in Vietnam during the first 10 Months of 2010. In the past few years, the real-estate sector has been one of the major contributors in the economic…
Erado Recognized by Leading Analyst Firm as a Cool Vendor for 2012
RENTON, WA. May 1, 2012 – Erado, the nation's leading compliance and archiving firm in electronic communication, today was recognized as a “Cool Vendor” in Gartner's “Cool Vendors in Application and Data Protection, 2012 report by Gartner analyst, Andrew Walls.
Erado is recognized as a “Cool Vendor” for its social media archiving application. It captures all social media activity at sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. The application is downloaded…
Financial Education Expert Robert Kiyosaki Blasts Onto Satellite Radio May 19th …
"The Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert Kiyosaki" premieres on SiriusXM May 19th exposing the truth about money, business and more
Scottsdale, AZ – May 1, 2012 – Today, Robert Kiyosaki - financial education expert, author and co-founder of The Rich Dad Company, www.richdad.com - announced that a one-year contract agreement has been reached with SiriusXM Satellite Channel 168 Talk Radio for a new, one-hour weekly radio program. “The Rich Dad…
SAUDI MARKET FOR SKINCARE PRODUCTS SET TO GROW AT HEALTHY LEVELS TO TOTAL SAR 1. …
Women in Saudi Arabia are among the most beauty conscious in the Middle East region, fuelling rapid growth in the sale of beauty and personal care products. Recent industry research released by Euromonitor International, the official Knowledge Partners of Beautyworld Middle East, indicates that the market for skin care products in the Kingdom is set to grow at healthy rates to be worth SR 1.83 billion by 2014, with growth…
