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Special “Gold & Silver” Page on 24hGold
24hGold.com, a new financial website dedicated to promote Precious Metals, Energy and Natural Resources, has the pleasure to present its new tool, a page specially designed to Gold and Silver quotes and data in all currencies.
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This tool, dedicated to all the professionals of finance, presents:
• Gold and Silver…
Sep. 5th Venture Capital Event
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 31, 2007)- New York - Argyle Executive Forum is pleased to present its 2007 Leadership in Venture Capital Forum. The event, to take place in Manhattan, will bring together 135–150 CEOs & Board members of public and private large cap and mid cap corporations, complementary areas of executive leadership (CFOs & COOs), members of the endowment, foundation, and family office community, select advisory firms, and select founders /…
PMForum names Irwin Franco as International Project Management Correspondent in …
PMForum adds another correspondent in South America, increases coverage of project management in Spanish speaking world
Dallas, Texas – July 31, 2007 — PMForum, Inc announced today that Irwin José Franco has become an International Correspondent for the Company in Ecuador. PMForum is establishing a global network of international correspondents to provide project management-related news and information from around the world and to provide the company with local representation. …
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir Bank half year results for 2007
ISK 16.5 billion (EUR 189 m) profit after tax
24.2% return on equity
Financial Highlights
- Pre-tax profit in Q2 was ISK 11.3 billion, up by 34% from Q1 2007
- 45% of pre-tax profit was generated outside Iceland
- Net interest income in Q2 was ISK 9.7 billion up by 22% from Q1 07
- Fees and commissions increased by 22% in Q2 and amounted to ISK 8.9…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir Capital Market Day 2007, 1 October 2007 in Oslo
Dear Stakeholder
Last year, Glitnir organised for the first time the Glitnir Capital Market Day, with great success. Much has happened since then, and 2006 will long be remembered as the year when the spotlight of international media and analysts was on the Icelandic financial sector and economy. In spite of the tempestuous climate, Glitnir performed extremely well, and 2006 will go down as one of the best in the…
Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) announces new Premier Partner
VANetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Penny Haynes (1st Podcast Publishing) as a new Premier Partner to the forum.
As a Premier Partner, Penny is offering an exclusive price for VANA members for the 9+ hour VA Podcast Training Course & Certification Program. This course is for online professionals who want to provide Podcast Production and Consultation services to…
TWIN-ICI – innovative brand protection at the very highest level
Jura JSP and WEILBURGER Graphics agree to cooperate on innovative brand protection
Vienna, July 30th 2007 – Jura JSP GmbH, a company located in Vienna, and the German firm WEILBURGER Graphics GmbH have agreed to cooperate on the development of new, highly effective security processes for the print industry.
The aim of the cooperation is to combine the specialist know-how of Jura JSP in the areas of high-security printing and brand…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir Q2 Presentation and web cast in London, UK
Glitnir will host the following presentations and webcasts in relation to the publication of its second quarter results for 2007. An English version of the presentation will be available on glitnirbank.com as of its publishing midday on 31 July.
Lárus Welding, CEO, and Alexander Gudmundsson, CFO, will present Glitnir´s second quarter results for 2007 to shareholders and market participants on Wednesday, 1 August, at 11 a.m. at The Great Eastern…
New Shipping Center in Tewksbury MA
Tewksbury MA July 16th 2007 — Consumers and businesses sending small packages are increasingly bypassing the Post Office for a more appealing alternative. They are relying on thousands of independent retail mail and parcel centers throughout the United States that offer a wider choice of services and products, as well as better customer service. They also often find better shipping rates, especially after the recent postal rate hike, at neighborhood…
Milk Alternative Popular for Food Storage and Everyday Use Now in Grocery Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah -- “Store what you eat, and eat what your store” is the advice of food storage experts, and Morning Moos powdered milk alternative is in high demand for that very reason.
The distinctive black and white cans of the locally manufactured Morning Moos are on prominent display inside all the Macey’s grocery stores and are a very hot-selling item, according to Jeff Augason of Blue Chip Group,…
iHOUSE Web Solutions Announces the Release of Its Exclusive ListingLaunch System
OAKLAND, CA, July 27, 2007—iHOUSE Web Solutions, a leader in real estate web site design and real estate marketing services, announces the public release of its exclusive ListingLaunch™ system. With this system, iHOUSE™ customers can choose from a variety of new listing promotion tools every time they add or modify a listing on their website.
New iHOUSE exclusive features include:
-Trulia Agent Featured Listing capability: iHOUSE has teamed up…
MiningStockReport.com Initiates Coverage of Mountain Boy Minerals
Mining Stock Report announces coverage of Mountain Boy Minerals, a TSX Venture listed company which trades under the ticker symbol (TSX.V:MTB). Cooper Financial Research recently completed an analyst report on Mountain Boy Minerals, with a target price of $2.15 CDN, and the report can be downloaded directly from the Mining Stock Report website.
Mountain Boy Mineral is a junior exploration company with activities in both the MacKenzie and Stewart B.C. areas.…
Michigan Insurance Agency, Szura Insurance Services Opens Benefits Department
Reputable Rochester, Michigan Insurance Company establishes Benefits Department offering individual and group benefits such as life, health and long term care coverage.
Rochester, MI – July 27, 2007— Szura Insurance Services announces the opening of a Benefits Department, the latest addition to the agency's broad range of personal and commercial insurance services. The Benefits Department is managed by Neil Schwartz, who's been assisting both individuals and businesses with their insurance…
IAC Professionals Heats Up the Globe as They Expand to Meet Unprecedented Demand …
(United States & International) July 26, 2007—International Accounting and Consulting Professionals (IAC Professionals) Continues Reputation for Excellence with New Services, and a Newly Designed, Cutting Edge Corporate Website.
IAC Professionals, a single source of service professionals, has experienced explosive growth in the demand for their services. In the highly competitive outsourcing market, they have managed to rise above the crowd with an emphasis on qualified, credible professionals and phenomenal…
GoECart Wins CQIA Innovation Prize for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Award-Winning Ecommerce Solution Helps Online Merchants Increase Sales
BRIDGEPORT, CT — July 27, 2007 — GoECart.com today announced that it has won the annual Connecticut Quality Improvement Award (CQIA) Innovation Award for the fourth consecutive time. The CQIA is America’s oldest state-level award using the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria for Performance Excellence.
This year, GoECart is being honored with the CQIA’s prestigious Silver Prize for the latest version of…
Maxymiser a Finalist for UK Internet Innovation of the Year
London , UK July 26, 2007 -- Maxymiser, Europe 's leading web site optimisation and behavioural targeting provider has been selected as a finalist for the award "UK Internet Innovation of the Year 2007." This news comes in a month that has seen Maxymiser continue to deliver average conversion rate uplift over 74% to its existing clients through multivariate testing.
The nomination comes in recognition of the value that website…
Banking Technology Event (MEFTEC) off to a flying start
With almost half of the available exhibition space snapped up within three weeks of launch, organisers of MEFTEC 2008 have expanded the size of the exhibition by almost 30 per cent, which is on top of the 25 per cent growth recorded in 2007.
The successful launch of MEFTEC 2008 is the latest milestone for the record-setting event that has made rapid strides since its debut in 2004 to become one…
SherpaHost.com Provides Support to Startup Businesses On a Budget
SherpaHost Offers Business Start-up Assistance by Providing Low Cost Web Hosting Plans
Las Vegas, NV – SherpaHost offers cost-conscious business owners a selection of competitively priced web hosting support and domain name options.
According to research data provided by BizStats, the total number of US Businesses has grown to approximately 31 million in 2007----up 18.30% from 2002. Of the total, over 22 million represents self employed individuals, many of whom also…
10stepmarketing Wins APEX Award of Excellence for How-to Writing for the Second …
San Diego, CA – 10stepmarketing, a small business marketing coaching firm has announced its flagship product, How to Successfully Market Your Business in 10 Simple Steps, has been awarded the 2007 APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the How-to Writing category. This is the second year in a row this small business marketing how-to guidebook has been honored with an Apex Award. Nearly 5,000 APEX entries were received with 1,521…
The Case for TPA
This commentary is the second in a two-part series on international trade policy written by Vinod K. Aggarwal, professor at the University of California, Berkeley and director of the Berkeley APEC Study Center and East-West Center President and International Chair of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council Charles E. Morrison.
For the first time in five years, the U.S. President is without Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), an essential so-called fast-track tool for…
direct/ Landsbanki Islands (UK) - Landsbanki presents Q2 results on 1 August in …
Landsbanki will announce its second quarter results prior to market opening on Wednesday, 1 August 2007.
Presentation in London 1 August
Mr Sigurjón Þ. Árnason and Mr Halldór J. Kristjánsson, joint CEOs of Landsbanki, will present Landsbanki´s Q2 2007 results to analysts and investors, followed by a Q&A session. Conducted in English, the presentation will be available live on www.landsbanki.com, where relevant data and presentation material will be posted simultaneously.…
Rockwell Trading Expands Global Reach, Opens European Office
Chicago, IL – June 25th, 2007 – Rockwell Trading Inc. (rockwelltrading.com), a leading provider of stock and day trading tools, software, and educational resources, announced the expansion of its global sales operation to Aachen, Germany today. The addition of a German distributor is part of Rockwell Trading's strategic growth initiative, which will enable the company to provide its services and trading solutions to the European market.
“Our education and training…
Rockwell Trading Opens Austin Office
AUSTIN, Texas – June 25th, 2007 – Rockwell Trading Inc. (rockwelltrading.com), a leading provider of small-investor education and training, announced the expansion of its business operations to Austin, Texas today as part of its rapid global growth strategy.
Rockwell Trading Inc. provides technology, tools and coaching to individual investors looking to improve their performance in financial markets. The move creates 10 new jobs in the Austin area, according to the CEO…
Post-Potsdam: Open Season for FTAs
This commentary is the first in a two-part series on international trade policy written by East-West Center President and International Chair of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council Charles E. Morrison and Vinod K. Aggarwal, professor at the University of California, Berkeley and director of the Berkeley APEC Study Center.
The 1945 Potsdam conference in the famous Tudor-style Cecilienhof may have been the last successful allied conference before the onset of the…
Intersil Integrated FET Regulators Support Input Voltages Up To 60V And Spikes t …
MILPITAS, CA, July 23, 2007 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today announced the release of a new family of high efficiency, 2A integrated FET step down DC/DC switching regulators that support wide operating input voltages and can handle transient spikes up to 100V.
The ISL8560 supports an input voltage range of 9V to 60V with programmable output voltages from 1.21V to 55V while the ISL8540 has an input voltage…
direct/ Glitnr (IS) - Presentation of Glitnir Bank´s Second Quarter Results
Glitnir will host the following presentations and webcasts in relation to the publication of its second quarter results for 2007. An English version of the presentation will be available on glitnirbank.com as of its publishing midday on 31 July.
Presentation in Reykjavík, Iceland
Lárus Welding, CEO, will present Glitnir´s second quarter results for 2007 to shareholders and market participants on Tuesday, 31 July, at 1.30 p.m. at Nordica Hotel, room…
ValuePrice AG finished capital increase successfully
Strong demand in corporate action
Frankfurt, July 2007 - ValuePrice AG, Frankfurt/Main, increased the nominal capital by 36% through the rise of new shares. Adherent with this financing measure was a supply of money of 1.3 million euro, which primarily is intended for the accelerated structure of enterprise in a booming market environment. The investor circle includes, beside the old investors, in particular the management and employees of ValuePrice. Beside…
direct/ Wereldhave NV: Purchase in Villalba, Spain
On July 20, 2007, Wereldhave has purchased a retail- and leisurecentre in Spainin Collado Villalba, 41 kilometers northwest of Madrid.
The Planetocio centre is situated next to the highway Madrid-La Coruna and wasopened in 2001. It provides 22,666 m(2) lettable area with 980 parking spaces.The centre is divided into 93 units, spread over three floors, with a largesupermarket, several fashion shops and restaurants, a cinema, a fitness centreand an indoor ice…
Data Reign Paralegal Services Consolidates Offices in Euless at 511 South Main S …
DALLAS – July 23, 2007 -- Data Reign Paralegal Services announced today it will consolidate its Dallas and Fort Worth Offices on August 1, 2007. The new offices will be located at 511 South Main Street, Euless, Texas 76040.
Because this new site offers advantages that Data Reign Paralegal Services current locations do not, Data Reign Paralegal Services will move both its Dallas and Fort Worth offices to…
North Carolina Health Insurance Agency Launches Online Health Insurance Quoting …
NC Health Insurance Agency, McLeod Insurance Agency, LLC, of Asheboro North Carolina, has launched NCHealthbenefits.com which allows health insurance applicants in North Carolina to rates or request quotes.
Health insurance agency in Asheboro North Carolina, McLeod Insurance Agency, LLC., recently launched their new web sites, NCHealthbenefits.com (http://www.nchealthbenefits.com/) to allow interested health insurance applicants to request quotes online or review health insurance rates.
As more people are turning to the internet to shop…
Aligning Cards and Business Strategy, Berlin, November 8-9
A strategic conference for senior marketers, product developers and heads of corporate and SME banking.
The Regent Hotel in Berlin will host senior decision makers from leading banks of Europe, Russia and the Middle East. This conference aims to provide a complex view on the place and function of cards in the overall business strategy. It will evaluate new trends and innovations in the context of a holistic approach to customers.…
Optimising Customer Experience, 15-16 November, Barcelona
Price, features, quality or level of service are no longer enough to differentiate a brand in the eyes of customers. The only sustainable differentiator nowadays is how customers experience a brand. No wonder that some of the most successful companies are the ones that focus on the experience they provide to their customers.
The Empiria Group is delighted to announce, that the Optimising Customer Experience conference will take place in Barcelona,…
On the Session of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan
On July 18 this year the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan held its session in Tashkent. The session saw the discussion of the outcomes of social and economic development of the country in the first half-year 2007. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoev presided over the session.
The session has noted that the measures taken in the first half-year on implementing the most important…
Birmingham Bathroom Supplier launches New and Modern Bathroom Items
Birmingham, July 20: Purebathrooms.net has become even more attractive with launch of new bathroom taps and sanitary ware with their distinctive style and versatility to provide all range of bathroom items for every Birmingham customer according to their choice and preferences.
With this, purebathrooms is making its hold very strong in the country to make a foray in to the sanitary ware market. Its foray into the market is indicative of…
Intersil Reduces Noise and Lowers Cost in Powering Automotive
MILPITAS, CA, July 13, 2007 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today announced the ISL78010, an automotive-grade TFT-LCD power supply IC. This device is AEC-Q100 rated, fully ISO/TS 16949:2002 compliant and operates over the automotive temperature range (-40degrees C to +105degrees C). It is highly-integrated to improve performance and reduce costs associated with powering 7-inch to 15-inch displays. The ISL78010 provides enhanced reliability against transients with its higher voltage…
Virtual Assistants on the Cutting Edge of Eco-Employment
Winnipeg, MB 19 July 2007 - As the eco-employment movement continues to grow, the Virtual Assistant industry is at the forefront, making a statement about caring for our planet by creating environmentally friendly businesses.
Winnipeg Virtual Assistant Jill Chongva enjoys the freedom of not having a long daily commute and having flexible working hours. She puts her Administrative skills to work for clients all over the world on a daily…
Propertastic! Downgrades Property in Baltics
Propertastic! (propertastic.com), a new website which claims to be the leading independent source of information for buyers of property in Central & Eastern Europe plus the developing Mediterranean area, today announced that it is downgrading its rating of property in the three Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) from ‘hold’ to ‘sell’ in light of gloomy analysis of the country’s economic prospects plus recent developments on the local property markets.
The…
Mid-Year 2007 ACG/Thomson DealMakers Survey
Illinois Merger Professionals Bullish Yet Concerned About Continued Availability of Debt, M&A Pros Say it is a Sellers Market
CHICAGO, July 18, 2007 – A record $2.7 trillion in first half 2007 worldwide mergers has led Illinois dealmakers to call the current M&A environment good or excellent (97%), according to a new survey by Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and Thomson Financial. However, there is growing concern among private equity…
PMForum names Alexander Matthey as International Project Management Corresponden …
Dallas, Texas – July 18, 2007 — PMForum, Inc announced today that Alexander Matthey has become an International Correspondent for the Company in Switzerland. PMForum is establishing a global network of international correspondents to provide project management-related news and information from around the world and to provide the company with local representation. PMForum operates www.pmforum.org, the world’s first website devoted to professional project management, and produces the popular…
NEW YORK JOB BOARD TARGETS JEWISH JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS
New York, NY – July 20, 2007 -- A new web-based job board service, NYJewishJobBoard.com , which seeks to connect employers and recruiters with New York’s highly qualified pool of Jewish job seekers was announced today by Trellis Associates, a New York-based staffing and consulting company.
“It’s a unique service “that allows employers and recruiters to cost effectively tap into a highly skilled and qualified work force,” said Jeremy Grayson,…
direct/ Imtech N.V. (NL) - Imtech: further growth possible through re-financing
300 million euro committed credit facilities for re-financing existing credit facilities and financing Imtech´s future growth
- Preparation for group bank guarantee facility of around 550 million euro
- Continuation of existing uncommitted bilateral credit facilities of around 200 million euro
Gouda - Imtech N.V. (technical services provider in Europe) announces that it has signed a new credit facility of 300 million euro. Imtech will use this new committed facility…
HRIT to Give Away Free Basic Employee Handbooks
Human Resources & Information Technology (HRIT), publisher of customizable employee handbooks, will now offer a free basic employee handbook for download from the company’s website at hrit.com. The PDF employee handbook document covers critical points that help protect employers from litigation by disgruntled employees or ex-employees.
The topics covered in the free basic employee handbook are:
• Equal Opportunity Employer statement
• At Will Employment Statement
• Duration of Employment
• Harassment Policy
• Complaint Procedure
• Open Door…
WeiCorp, LLC Launches Online Boutique Business for Overseas Products
USA-based importer fights overseas products\' quality concerns by launching D-O-T-S.biz e-boutique carrying only products passing reliability testing.
Overland Park, KS, July 17, 2007 -- With seemingly daily news about bad products from China, USA-based importer WeiCorp, LLC has announced the launch of their D-O-T-S.biz online boutique business to give USA customers peace of mind in their purchases of children’s toys, electronics, and family gifts products.
D-O-T-S (www.D-O-T-S.biz), which stands for dynamic…
Top 20 Network launches Top20Futures.com, Top20Commodities.com
Stateline NV, July 17 2007. Top 20 Network today announced the release of Top 20 Futures.com and Top 20 Commodities.com, the first installment of an ambitious global website marketing enterprise catering to individuals and firms seeking high quality services and products from a wide range of premier providers.
The site, http://www.top20futures.com, places particular emphasis upon knowledge development and provides timely, aggregated content to investors and futures brokers seeking both unique…
Virtual Assistant Networking Association announces Dr. Taffy Wagner as new Premi …
VAnetworking.com – the website devoted to promoting Virtual Assistants and their businesses – is proud to announce Dr. Taffy Wagner, Founder of Journey to Wholeness (journeytowholeness.net), as a new Premier Partner to the forum.
Making money is one reason people start a business. Will you be among the statistic of businesses that fail within the first two years? Enroll in this course today and establish your business for financial success.…
Silverson Machines, Leader in Mixer Technology, Specializes in High Shear Mixers …
Silverson Machines, an international operation that specializes in supplying manufacturers with sophisticated mixer technologies, is pleased to offer its customers high quality machinery for use in laboratories, any stage of research and development, and product manufacturing.
East Longmeadow, MA. July 13, 2007. Silverson Machines, an international operation that specializes in supplying manufacturers with sophisticated mixer technologies, is pleased to offer its customers high quality machinery for use in laboratories, any…
direct/ Hugin Group - Leading communication service providers cooperate
Leipzig/Wiesbaden - 17 July 2007 - Atkon TV-Service GmbH, specialist for agenda setting and placement in TV and host of the online platform TVservicebox (www.tvservicebox.de), has agreed on a cooperation with Hugin, the largest European communication service provider, to bring together their competences. This cooperation enables Hugin to offer advanced multimedia communication solutions in addition to global press text distribution, media research, radio PR and PR seminars. Atkon, market leader…
Reliance Technology Ventures advises Reliance Communications on $300 million acq …
Reliance Technology Ventures Limited (RTVL), led by Mr Harshal Shah, played a pivotal role in Reliance Communication’s acquisition of US based Yipes Holding, Inc (“Yipes”), the leading provider of managed Ethernet Services. Reliance Communications, through an affiliate, is acquiring 100% of Yipes, in an all cash deal valued at Rs. 1,200 crore ($300 mn).
Mr. Anil D. Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Communications, said:
“This is the largest acquisition that Reliance…
15 Miami Event Pros Named National Award Finalists
Miami Event Businesses and Professionals Named Finalists for the 2007 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards
MIAMI, July 18, 2007—Miami-area event industry professionals and organizations have taken the prestigious 2007 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards by storm. The national awards are given annually to the best players in the special event industry by Event Solutions event industry magazine, and winners are chosen by an online vote. Of the 105 finalists from around the world,…
direct/ OJSC Magnitogorsk: Statement re conference call
July 16, 2007 - MMK will be holding a conference call on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. The call is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the company and its strategic development plans.
Key participants from MMK include:
- MMK Chairman Mr. Rashnikov
- Vice-president for finance and economy (CFO) Mr. Shmakov
- Vice-president for property management Mr. Krivoshchekov
- Vice-president for commerce - director for sales Mr. Vier
The presentation…
