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TIS India celebrates being in top 1 Lakh Alexa ranked websites
TIS India (tisindia.com) , a Web Design and Development Company enters into the big leagues of the web world. In the recent Alexa indexing, TIS secures 99,687th position out of top 1 lakh websites.
TIS India is one of the prominent website designing and developing company from India. It composes the expert website designers, developers, Search Engine Optimizers, Content Writers and so on. TIS India serves its customers a quality…
AerFinance plc subsidiary DirectFly becomes first Air Taxi operator in Poland an …
On 14th August 2008 the directors of Direct Fly received their AOC (Air Operator Certificate) from the Vice Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Poland. As of today, Direct Fly is the 15th holder of an Air Operator Certificate in Poland and the first Air Taxi company in Eastern Europe, offering a modern fleet of brand new Diamond DA-42 Twin Star aircraft. Direct Fly sp. z o.o. is a…
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Delivers 100th eX2 In-Flight Entertainment System
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has achieved a major milestone in surpassing one hundred eX2 IFE systems installed and flying on commercial airliners.
Having already announced in April that eFX has reached the 1000th order milestone, this news points to a growing trend among airlines worldwide to choose Panasonic when considering high quality, reliable in-flight entertainment systems for their passengers’ comfort and convenience.
“We are extremely proud of eX2’s success,” said…
Marshall & Stevens Hires an Executive Managing Director
S. Douglas Pugliese Joins Firm
New York, N.Y., August 18, 2008 – Marshall & Stevens is pleased to announce that S. Douglas Pugliese has joined the firm as Executive Managing Director responsible for management of the Firm's Eastern US operations. Mr. Pugliese brings 12 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Mr. Pugliese joins Marshall & Stevens from Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., where he was a managing director and…
Connexys Human Capital Solutions selects ACTONOMY out of three
Ghent, Belgium – Rotterdam, The Netherlands - August 25th, 2008 - Connexys Human Capital Solutions, based in The Netherlands and supplying a world wide customer base with Recruitment and Management Development solutions selects ACTONOMY xMP for its new generation HR searching & matching functionalities.
Connexys Human Capital Solutions has selected Actonomy xMP as its search and match technology supplier to be integrated in the total suite of human capital solutions. Connexys…
Bizedia way: Branding with difference
“Bizedia introduces its online promotion services to challenge the established players. Bizedia uses advanced technologies and promises to be a pioneer in Indian B2B portal sector in the long run. It is projected to be a platform for branding with difference. Read on……..”
New Delhi, India: The Internet is rapidly changing the way business is being conducted. No business can remain immune from this change. In a competitive real world environment,…
Tokyo Summary Court Consolidates Deutsche Bank Litigation
Tokyo, Japan (July 11, 2008) – Today, the Tokyo Summary Court ordered the consolidation of a Deutsche Bank AG lawsuit into an existing lawsuit in Tokyo District Court.
On June 6, 2008, Deutsche Securities Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, filed a lawsuit against one of its employees in Tokyo Summary Court (Case #13543). David Hatt, CEO of Deutsche Securities Inc., filed to have JPY 912,000 in rental payments (approx.…
ST Aerospace signs comprehensive engine and material support agreements with CFM
FARNBOROUGH, England, 14 July 2008 – CFM International (CFM) has inked a series of agreements with Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) in support of ST Aerospace’s CFM56-3, CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND OVERHAUL (MRO) operations.
These agreements include a comprehensive 10-year materials services agreement that encompasses component repairs and the provision of both new and used serviceable materials for life-limited and non-life limited parts for the CFM56 engine. …
ST Aerospace redelivers first converted 757-200 to RNZAF
Singapore, 4 August 2008 – Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) today celebrated the redelivery of the first of two 757-200 aircraft to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). In November 2005, ST Aerospace announced it won a US$38m (about S$52m) contract from the New Zealand Ministry of Defence that involved design, development and conversion to multirole configurations, including a PASSENGER TO FREIGHTER CONVERSION, an AVIONICS upgrade programme and…
ST Aerospace renews component contract with LOT Polish Airlines
Singapore, 7 August 2008 – Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) today announced that its subsidiary, ST Aerospace Solutions (Europe) A/S (STA Solutions), has renewed a component supply and reconditioning contract with LOT Polish Airlines. This contract, effective immediately, is worth €8.7m (about S$18.7m), and covers LOT Polish Airlines’ fleet of seven Boeing 767 aircraft over three years under the ST Aerospace Solutions material supply programme. ST Aerospace…
Long Term Care Associates, Inc. to Offer Discounted NAIC/DRA Partnership Trainin …
Bellevue, WA August 15, 2008 -- Long Term Care Associates, Inc. today announced a partnership with leading long term care insurance training organization, LTCiTraining.com and trainer Phyllis Shelton to provide NAIC/DRA Partnership training at a discounted rate to producers nationwide. LTCA continues its support of proper certification of all agents prior to the sale of Partnership policies. "We are proud to be able to partner with LTCiTraining.com. …
Rick Richardson Joins Sageworks’ CPA Advisory Board
Raleigh, NC - Sageworks Inc., the developer of ProfitCents, announced today that Rick Richardson, president of Richardson Media & Technologies, a multi-media and strategic technology consulting company, has been named to the company’s CPA Advisory Board. Members of the advisory board serve as external advisors to the management team and the company’s board of directors to help identify, launch and develop improvements to current products as well as provide…
Ira Silver Appointed President of CPA Auto Dealer Consultants Association
MIAMI – August 13, 2008 – Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP (MBAF), the 43rd largest accounting firm in the nation, announces that Ira Silver, partner-in-charge of its Orlando office, has been named president of the CPA Auto Dealer Consultants Association (CADCA).
CADCA is a network of CPA firms nationwide and is designed to provide the automotive industry with access to the most highly qualified financial experts in the country.…
Certified to the European Standard PCI DSS - easycash Paymaster: Safe and flexib …
Ratingen, Germany, August 2008. German payment service provider easycash GmbH has been certified for its compliance with the leading European Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for its web-based payment software “Paymaster”.
“Paymaster“ guarantees top security in handling credit card data
By meeting the PCI DSS standard, easycash offers the greatest level of security in the area of e-payments. The highest safety criteria must be met when handling sensitive data…
All about Lunch breaks in France
New study of CHD Expert shows that over 60% of the working population prefer canteen food or self-prepared meals
Paris – July 25, 2008 - Time is money: Only 33 percent of the working population in France have lunch in full service restaurants. Over 60 percent of the employees and worker prefer prepared meals in advance and the daily foodservice in canteen and cafeterias. This is result of a study* of…
ST Aerospace inks global cooperation agreement with GE Aviation
FARNBOROUGH, England, 14 July 2008 – GE Aviation (GE) and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) have signed an agreement for global cooperation. This agreement underlines the commitment from GE and ST Aerospace to seek opportunities to cooperate and complement each other’s core competencies to offer cost effective and enhanced solutions to customers of GE and ST Aerospace.
The areas of cooperation broadly include:
(a) Engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)…
ST Aerospace acquires remaining shareholding in ST Aerospace Solutions (Europe) …
Singapore, 27 June 2008 – Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) today announced that it has completed the purchase of SAS AB’s (SAS) 28.7% shareholding in ST Aerospace Solutions (Europe) A/S (STA Solutions) for a sum of €28.3m, which was arrived at based on fair market value agreed between both parties. The purchase follows the exercise of a put option by SAS pursuant to the Shareholders’ Agreement entered into…
World's first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter goes to ANA
SINGAPORE, June 16, 2008 – Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace), Boeing [NYSE: BA] and All Nippon Airways (ANA) celebrated the completion and certification of the first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at a redelivery ceremony held in Singapore today. Boeing launched the 767-300BCF passenger-to-freighter conversion (PTF) programme in 2005 with three firm orders and four options from ANA. Since then, ANA has exercised all the options,…
IPGA Limited ASX Australia Listed Company to acquire RealAcres.com
INDIA, August 14, 2008 – The iProperty.com Group, Asia’s leading network of property portals owned by Australian Securities Exchange-listed IPGA Limited (ASX: IPP), has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Horizon Infoventures Private Limited, owner of the leading Indian property buying website, RealAcres.com (www.realacres.com).
Based in Mumbai, RealAcres.com boasts over 211,000 property listings on its websites and approximately 100,000 unique visitors each month . The company currently…
COUNTRY LIVING OUTWEIGHS COST OF LIVING
Despite 62.2% of Australians living in regional areas believing the cost of living is greater in rural areas than in the city, nearly 70% say they prefer to remain in the country than move to the big smoke, according to a study by OurPatch.com.au, -Ourpatch: Regional Australia Online Australia’s most innovative community web site.
Although people believe they suffer increased prices for petrol (91%), groceries (85.7%), clothing (49.7%), fresh produce…
Drugs not a rural problem- survey
Despite recent speculation about substance abuse problems in rural areas a recent survey conducted by innovative community web portal OurPatch.com.au : Regional Australia Online has revealed that only 23% of rural Australians believe that there is a greater problem with substance abuse in rural areas compared with the city.
Director of OurPatch.com.au Simon van Wyk says: “Whilst most people believe there is a lack of good education available in rural areas…
Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX): Sector Momentum Tracker Reports
In the latest edition of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion discusses recent trends in natural gas and gives his outlook for Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX).
FSNGX was up nearly 19% year to date on June 23, but by August 8 it was down 13.2% for the year. The fund, which topped Dion’s Sector Momentum Tracker rankings table from April 18 to June 27, slid to tenth…
US Business Development and Training firm joint ventures with a Mayan Riviera, M …
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US Business Development and Training firm joint ventures with a Mayan Riviera, Mexico Company to help develop the international market for luxury travel lodging.
Eugene, OR. August 14, 2008 - R&R InfoSystems, Co. of Eugene, OR. USA and Amazing Joy Vacations of Mayan Riviera, Mexico have joined forces and their two companies expertise to market to the largest developing market on our planet.
The light will be shown brightly…
TFM Networks Hires Stephen Pratt as Director of Finance
TFM Networks has appointed Stephen Pratt as Director of Finance, to ensure continued strong financial management and profitability and support the company’s rapid expansion and growth strategy.
Joining the virtual network operator as Director of Finance, Stephen is responsible for managing financial integrity and for reporting to the board on key performance indicators, to ensure the company continues to meet projected growth and performance levels.
Stephen joins TFM Networks with 10 years…
MEMS Foundry Continues Support of CMC Microsystems TEXPO Awards
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – Micralyne Inc., a world leading MEMS foundry, was pleased to announce its continued support for the Micralyne Microsystems Design Award presented at the CMC Microsystems Annual Symposium. Micralyne has supported the TEXPO student competition awards since 2001.
In previous years, Micralyne’s CEO Chris Lumb has been in attendance to present the award to the recipient. “Micralyne has always been supportive of the MEMS Industry, and by…
Wiltshire Chocolatier Lick the Spoon announced finalist in Made in Britain Award …
Wiltshire Chocolatier Lick the Spoon was delighted to be named as one of the eighteen finalists for the Waitrose and Country Living magazine Made In Britain Awards announced this week. The awards seek to reward those companies that "really stand out from the rest - producing the finest British fare, using traditional skills, innovative production and an emphasis on true quality".
Five Made In Britain food producers of the year…
GE Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors Provide Flexible Solution Platform
Billerica, MA, USA — August 11, 2008 - GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies introduces a new family of ultrasonic flaw detectors, providing inspectors with a flexible platform, as inspection needs change. The Phasor family incorporates conventional and phased array ultrasound technology in three upgradeable models: Phasor CV, Phasor 16/16 Weld and Phasor XS. The tiered platform offers inspectors the opportunity to select the model that best suits their specific application…
Used Car Dealer Sees Growth from CDMdata Inc. Technology, KBB Values
Auction Direct USA Sees Significant Growth from Using CDMdata Inc. Technology, Kelley Blue Book Values
Victor, N.Y. — Auction Direct USA, one of the fastest growing used car dealers on the east coast, has seen significant growth from using CDMdata Inc.’s online inventory management solutions and Kelley Blue Book Values.
CDMdata currently provides Auction Direct USA with its DigitalLot SolutionTM inventory management technology, helping to book-in cars and get them online faster,…
New Ultra-Fast X-ray Diffraction Detector
Ahrensburg, Germany — August 4, 2008 —The Meteor1D detector from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is the latest member of the evolving Meteor detector family for X-ray diffraction. Meteor1D creates a new standard for one-dimensional detectors in terms of faster detection and read-out speeds and high resolution, while offering extreme versatility within a compact and robust design. These are features which fit the new 1D detector for a wide range…
GE Sensing’s Pressure Transducer Allows Thermal Validation Compliant with EN554 …
Billerica, Mass. - 11 August, 2008 A new, high accuracy pressure transducer from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies has been purpose-designed for operation with the Kaye Validator, stand-alone thermal validation system to ensure total compliance with EN554 and ISO-17665. The new transducer, which is easy to use and reliable, allows saturated conditions to be validated along with temperature, in accordance with the EN554. It will find application in harsh environments,…
MexGroup BankCard Services Signs Global Marketing Agreement With FranTech
MexGroup BankCard Services Signs Global Marketing Agreement With FranTech To Market Global Banking Card Licenses into 220 Countries
August 12, 2008 - VENTURA, California, USA and China - MexGroup BankCard Services and PayCardUSA (MBCS) signed an exclusive Global Marketing and Licensing Agreement with Global FranTech Group, FranTechUSA, FranTech Asia, FranTech Indonesia, FranTech India and FranTech Guangdong (FranTech), of Guangzhou, China which grants FranTech the right to market licenses of MexGroup BankCard…
JAJAH Inside: Phone Functionality with new Intel Chipset
QINO Flagship only possibility to participate in JAJAH’s growth
BAAR, SWITZERLAND, 14 August 2008 – Jajah Inc. (jajah.com), a portfolio company of QINO Flagship AG (Reuters: QINO.BN) and the world’s most innovative telecommunications company, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Intel.
JAJAH has unveiled the world’s first telephony application to utilise Intel’s Remote Wake technology, which turns the computer into an ‘always available’ communications hub by waking it up from sleep mode…
0.9% Financing On All New BMWs at Elmhurst BMW
Elmhurst, IL -08-14-2008 - All new BMW vehicles are available at 0.9% Financing at Elmhurst BMW, a leading BMW in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Elmhurst BMW has a full range of brand new BMW vehicles - BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X3, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW Z4, BMW M3, BMW M5, BMW M6 and BMW Z4M – in stock and…
Nodus Technologies, Inc. Named to Microsoft Dynamics President's Club 2008
Claremont, CA - August 13, 2008 - Nodus Technologies, Inc. has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects Nodus Technologies' success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide.
This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston. The elite club recognizes the top 5 percent of…
GREATER SAN ANTONIO BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 2008 SUMMIT AWARDS
Vision Design and Build takes home the eagle awards again
Vision Design and Build was star at the award banquet again this year. Out of five possible remodeling awards available in this year's Summit Awards, Vision Design and Build takes home two eagle awards.
In the ever popular $25K to $75K design category, Vision Design and Build wins with a beautiful kitchen remodel. Vision Design and Build took…
PhoneFactor 2.1 Enables Instant, Enterprise-Wide Deployment of Critical Two-Fact …
Enhanced Phone-Based Service Helps Fight Escalating Threats to Corporate Networks Before They Happen
OVERLAND PARK, KS (August 13, 2008) – Positive Networks, a leading provider of security products and services, today announced PhoneFactor 2.1, the newest version of the company’s award winning, phone-based, two-factor authentication service. In an effort to combat the growing number of attacks against corporate networks, PhoneFactor 2.1 includes enhancements which enable companies to quickly deploy and easily…
Nihongo Bashi announces intake for 2008 batch of PG Diploma Programme in Japanes …
Bangalore, August 12, 2008: Nihongo Bashi (nihongobashi.com), the leading provider of Japanese management, language and culture training programmes in India, has commenced intake for the 2008 batch of its one-year, full-time post graduate (PG) Diploma in Japanese Management Programme. Offered jointly with the reputed RV Group of Bangalore, the one-of-its-kind course in India will be delivered at the SSMRV PU College Campus, Jayanagar, Bangalore. The deadline for submission of applications…
AIPMM Unveils Health Insurance Program as a Member Benefit
Association of International Product Marketing & Management Unveils Health Insurance Program as a Member Benefit
CARSON CITY, Nevada.—August 12, 2008—The Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM), the resource for all things product management, announced today the addition of AIPMM Health Plans as a benefit for association members.
“We are pleased to offer this benefit to our members. We know many of our members are consultants and contractors who may…
Blue Heron Gallery, Brunswick County Art Gallery, Takes First Place In 2008 Peop …
The Blue Heron Gallery has taken First Place in the Brunswick County Peoples Choice Awards for 2008. The contest was sponsored by Sister Publications, publishers of Your Brunswick Marketplace News. and WWAY TV 3 located in Wilmington, NC.
The Blue Heron Gallery was chosen by popular vote in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The Blue Heron Gallery is located in Sunset Beach, NC.
The Blue Heron Gallery is unique in that the outlet…
World’s Lowest Power 1.8V to 5V Voltage Supervisors For Best Performance And Cho …
Intersil’s ISL88001/2/3 Voltage Supervisors Use Only 160nA, Feature Fixed Voltage Threshold Levels Accurate to ±1.2% for Precise Monitoring and Provide 54 Unique Product Options.
MILPITAS, CA, August 11, 2008 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog semiconductors, today announced the ISL88001/2/3 ultra-low power family of three-lead voltage supervisors.
These devices consume less power (160nA at 1.8V supply current) than any…
You Can international women's conference and workshop targets economic revitaliz …
SOUTHFIELD, MI – August 11, 2008 – Detroit nonprofit You Can International is partnering with Mississippi Black Chamber of Commerce to host its 1st Annual International Women’s Conference and Workshop, Tuesday, August 26 – Friday, August 29 at the Southfield Civic Center. This interactive 3-day event will set the stage for the community to stretch beyond the metro area into an international arena of business opportunities, investments, education and partnerships.…
World’s Most Expensive Production Car is First to Use Volcanic Rock
Barotex Adds Strength, Cuts Weight in DiMora’s $2 Million Automobile
Chatsworth, CA, August 11, 2008-Barotex Technology Corporation (BARX), inventor and producer of the remarkable Barotex® inorganic fiber, announced today that it has become the newest Technology Partner to work with DiMora Motorcar to develop and produce the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan.
Barotex materials have characteristics that make them superior to carbon fiber, fiberglass, Kevlar, and other advanced materials in a…
annoknips.com Regionalizes Online Advertising
Berlin, August 11, 2008. The online biography annoknips.com furnishes regional advertisements right down to individual house numbers and set standards in the regionalization of online advertising.
On annoknips.com anyone can compile their own biography free of charge. To do so, users enter an event from their lives and upload a corresponding photo (if available). The event is stored with the time and place it occurred. If other users have already…
HandyPro Handyman Services of Plymouth, Michigan Expands with new Franchises
HandyPro Specializes in Taking Care of To-Do Lists
They began as a local handyman service, HandyPro Handyman Service, Inc. of Plymouth and they are expanding, opening franchises across the US. With the success of shows such as “Trading Places” and ever-growing to-do lists, it’s no wonder HandyPro was featured among the Top Low Cost Franchises of 2003 in Entrepreneur magazine’s “Be Your Own Boss.” annual edition.
"We specialize in taking care…
Professional, Honest Handyman in Ann Arbor, Michigan Brings New Life to Home Imp …
Owner Keith Paul has made customer satisfaction his number one priority since opening his business 1996
Having a professional bring new life to home improvement projects, fix-it jobs, and the occasional ‘honey-do’ tasks is the main appeal of HandyPro Handyman Services, Inc. servicing Ann Arbor. Owner Keith Paul has made customer satisfaction his number one priority since first opening his business with his wife Debra in 1996.
He said he was inspired…
Virtual Assistants flock to participate in the 2008 Virtual Assistant Industry S …
Frustrated by inaccurate media portrayals and industry outsiders miseducating their marketplace, Virtual Assistants head in droves to partake in the third annual Virtual Assistant Industry Survey
Virtual Assistants are fed up. They've had it with inaccurate media portrayals and reporters who don't get the facts right. They're sick of exploitive industry outsiders who don't understand the Virtual Assistance business misinforming their marketplace. They're tired of constantly having to explain the difference…
Circle Hill Capital Group, LLC Completes Acquisition of Wizatbiz.com
Circle Hill Capital Group (CHCG) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Wizatbiz.com, an online media and e-commerce company that operates a business web site for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Following the acquisition, Wizatbiz.com will operate independently to preserve its successful brand.
The acquisition combines one of the newest and fast growing online business communities with Circle Hill Capital Group’s financial resources and expertise in organization. The combined…
New Instrument Calibration Portal From GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Billerica, Mass – 7 August, 2008. GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies has created a new instrument calibration management portal, which can be accessed free-of-charge by users of GE’s aluminium oxide moisture probes. The on-line web portal will help probe users, technicians and metrologists to achieve more efficient and effective organization of moisture probe data. It will also allow the printing of calibration data sheets and will provide notification of future…
Large Order For Flare Gas Flowmeters for GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
Groby, Leics, UK.- 5 August, 2008. GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies has received a significant order for the supply of flare gas flow metering systems for the Pearl GTL project in Qatar. The order for GF868 digital ultrasonic flowmetering systems, comprising flare transmitters, transducers and flowcells, was placed by MW Kellogg, on behalf of Qatar Shell GTL Ltd. This order follows a similar order placed for another section of Qatar’sNorth…
Moka recently launched The m! Shop, an online gift delivery boutique in Dubai, U …
Dubai, 8th August 2008 - Moka recently launched The m! Shop, an online gift delivery boutique dedicated in bringing exceptional gift delivery service to the UAE.
Moka General Trading LLC, the agent of Godiva, Saeco & Segafredo Zanetti in the UAE has announced the launch of The m! Shop as part of its expansion on August 2008.
Moka accredits its consistent sales growth through exceptional customer service and high quality product…
