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Residential Property Health and Safety White Paper Clarifies Legislation

Communal areas fall under workplace law. Regulations are many and varied, according to Cardinus report. - May 01, 2010 - Cardinus Risk Management

ProTen Services Shortlisted for Environment Award

Property preservation and environmental specialists, ProTen Services were delighted to be shortlisted for a prestigious environmental award. - May 01, 2010 - ProTen Services

ProTen Services Take Radon Tee to Meet VIP

Radon Tee UK made a guest appearance at a recent awards dinner and was photographed with comedian Alun Cochrane. - May 01, 2010 - ProTen Services

New Recycling Mural Displays in Hailsham Town Centre

New mural displays at the Vicarage Field car park recycling site have now been installed, replacing the existing weather-damaged murals produced almost two years ago. - May 01, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council

Comtrol Introduces an Industrial Managed PoE Plus Switch

Comtrol Europe today introduced its new managed PoE Plus switch as the latest addition to the RocketLinx family of industrial switches. It is designed for IP cameras, wireless access points, where a local power source is not readily available. There are four Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports... - May 01, 2010 - Comtrol GmbH

Inatech Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Accreditation

Oracle business specialist passes quality audit - May 01, 2010 - Inatech

New List of Beckhoff TwinCAT Service & Solution Providers on LinkedIn

KineticaRT has posted a List of TwinCAT Service & Solution Providers on the TwinCAT Developers Group on LinkedIn. The TwinCAT Developers Group provides a forum for all levels of Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC developers to discuss issues, problems and solutions. - May 01, 2010 - KineticaRT Limited

Junari Join Business Over Breakfast Club in Ipswich

Junari have been accepted as founding members of the first Business Over Breakfast (BoB) Club in Ipswich, Suffolk. - May 01, 2010 - Junari Ltd

MrTed Releases Latest White Paper on Benefits of Global Talent Acquisition Solution

Single platform gives multinational employers centralized control and the flexibility that different countries require. - May 01, 2010 - MrTed Ltd

Nu-Heat's YUTAKI ASHP Passes MCS with Flying Colours

As expected, Hitachi’s YUTAKI air source heat pump range has now received MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) approval, giving Nu-Heat customers access to grants and future eligibility for the government’s proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Testing for UKAS... - May 01, 2010 - Nu-Heat

Writers Masterclass Launched by International Association of Conscious and Creative Writers (IACCW)

Julia McCutchen and Nick Williams launch the IACCW's Discover Your Authentic Voice Online Masterclass. - May 01, 2010 - Julia McCutchen

Matchmaking Launches Presence in the UK for Nigerians and African Professionals

DivineRoots.com is proud to announce a new UK presence in London with a twenty-four hour line and matchmaking consultants available throughout the UK and Europe. Divine Roots offers successful Nigerians and other professional Africans a confidential, restricted-entry matchmaking service designed to create relationships within cultural groups despite being spread across the globe. - May 01, 2010 - divineRoots

New Franchisee for Pals4Pets

Pals4Pets has a new franchisee, Helen Alvarez, who from 1 June will be providing Pals4Pets professional pet care services in South-West London. Helen will be looking after existing and new clients in Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth and Putney. Helen was won over by the professionalism and... - May 01, 2010 - Pals4Pets Limited

Trendy Products Launches New Range of Floor Lamps

Trendy Products, the online retailer of contemporary furniture, has launched a new range of floor lamps. Among the new products are the following: The Chilli Pepper Floor Lamp, which has a chrome base and a 'shade' comprising 10 clear glass chilli-shapes. There’s a matching table lamp and... - May 01, 2010 - Trendy Products

PlayGen presents the Serious Games Showcase and Design Workshop Event 12th May 2010

Join PlayGen and the Serious Games Institute for a day of exploring serious games across sectors on 12th May 2010. - April 30, 2010 - PlayGen

Live Music Company Reaches FSB Business Award Finals

Live Music Company, NSN Productions Limited, who specialise in providing outstanding live music for corporate and private events, have reached the finals of the Hertfordshire FSB Business awards for Service Excellence and Staff Training and Development. Reaching the finals is a great boost for the... - April 30, 2010 - NSN Productions Limited

Mahjong Logic as World Mahjong Championship Main Sponsor

Mahjong Logic, the leading developer of mahjong software, has signed a sponsorship deal with the European Mahjong Association (EMA) for the World Mahjong Championship (WMC) hosted by the Dutch Mahjong Association and taking place in Utrecht, Netherland, August 27-29, 2010. - April 30, 2010 - Mahjong Logic Limited

Doctors.net.uk Poll Reveals GPs Are Routinely Advising on Skincare and Cosmetics

According to new research, the dispensing of skincare and cosmetic advice by GPs is fast becoming commonplace. - April 30, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk

Question Dine: A Row is on the Menu

Young volunteers in London grill prospective parliamentary candidates in the run up to the 2010 elections. Over a meal at local East London cafe, the youngsters have a lot of views and give the political candidates, which include outspoken MP Diane Abbott, some tough issues from the war in Afghanistan to Vetting laws in its effect on adult-child relations. - April 30, 2010 - WorldWrite

43% of UK SMEs to Vote Conservative in the Forthcoming General Election

Touch Financial canvassed the opinion of business owners in the UK and surveyed the anticipated impact of the General Election and final outcome on SMEs in the UK. Results showed that 43% would vote Conservative. - April 30, 2010 - PPI Return

What-To-Buy-Them Introduces a Unique and Hassle Free Way to Buy Gifts. This is a Gift Registry with a Difference.

What-to-buy-them.com is a Free gift registry for all occasions. Join and create a profile and then create a wish list and lastly, invite friends to do the same. It is a simple personal way to always get the perfect gift every time. - April 29, 2010 - What To Buy Them

JCMT Become the Latest Practice to Adopt Workspace mini by Union Square

Workspace will encourage best practice processes and assist in achieving ISO accreditation. - April 29, 2010 - Union Square Software

Tips from e-Spirit: Successfully Managing Global Content

Companies that are able to use the web to globally market their products and services quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively will enjoy clear competitive advantages. But to reap the full benefits of these efforts, they must first provide customers with information on their product range –... - April 29, 2010 - e-Spirit

New App from the BRF Opens Up Bible Reading to a Whole New Market of Readers

The New Daylight publication from the Bible Reading Fellowship is now available as an iPhone and iPod touch app, bringing this print journal to a new generation of readers. - April 29, 2010 - Bible Reading Fellowship

Around About Britain Achieves a Record Number of Sales for March

The team at Around About Britain, based in Somerset, have been working hard during the month of March and have sold a record number of special Featured Advertisements – a total of 57. - April 29, 2010 - Around About Ltd

Roomsnet.com Improves Conversion Rate by 40% After Website Redesign

Roomsnet did a complete revamp of their user interface in keeping with the highlighted need of usability and navigation ease. This resulted in a user friendly and personalized approach to each individual customer. By recognizing a member’s specificities the site is able to deliver a... - April 29, 2010 - Roomsnet International Limited

Graze.com Ruminates on Two Years of Success with Postcode Anywhere

On track for £5m turnover in 2010, the mail-order food business notes importance of fast and accurate addresses. - April 29, 2010 - PCA Predict

UK Gazetteer Best Practice Day Announced for 10th June 2010

Public sector, best practice community meeting in Bolton on 10th June to discuss gazetteers. - April 29, 2010 - Aligned Assets

Audio Network Announces New Director of Marketing

Simon Marett, former Head of Marketing at Emap, joins Audio Network - April 29, 2010 - Audio Network PLC

Sales Rep to Generate New Business for Gatenby Services

Gatenby Services in Somerset has recently taken on a brand new Field Sales Representative based at their offices in Wells. The role will include being responsible for the generating of new business in the local area, looking after existing clients and ensuring the company continues to meet their... - April 29, 2010 - Gatenby Services Ltd

Volcanic Ash Cloud Sets Hit Rate Soaring for UK Tourism Website

Established self-catering accommodation website www.theholidaycottages.co.uk has seen a 30% increase in month-on-month visitors to the website in the past few weeks. - April 29, 2010 - The Holiday Cottages

The B & B Directory Reaches Record Renewal Rate for March

During the month of March, the Renewals Team at the B & B Directory, based in Somerset, has secured a record percentage of renewals, beating their previous record by 3%. - April 29, 2010 - The B & B Directory

Camping & Caravanning Directory Site Visits Up by 10% for April

Site visits to www.camping-and-caravanning.co.uk have increased by 10% this month, due in large part to the volcanic ash cloud that is currently causing problems across Europe. - April 29, 2010 - The Camping & Caravanning Directory

Postcode Anywhere "to End School Bus Controversy" with New Catchment Services

Local government software provider releases Ordnance Survey MasterMap route planning and geo-location web services. - April 29, 2010 - PCA Predict

Shower Water Exposes Us to Health Risks Announces PureShowers.co.uk

Showering in Unfiltered Water Can be More Dangerous Than Drinking It. Leading scientists believe that having a hot shower can release toxic vapours from chemicals in shower water that can expose us to health risks. - April 29, 2010 - PureShowers.co.uk

Annual Results from ACCA Show Rise in Demand for Accountants

Increased global network during economic downturn shows finance profession is still an attractive global career. - April 29, 2010 - ACCA

Bournemouth Students Quiz MP Candidates on Policies and Music Tastes for Student Radio

In a first for student radio, Nerve* Radio, run by the Students Union at Bournemouth University, will be broadcasting a special six show series designed to allow the Bournemouth West candidates a chance to speak directly to the student population. The show, entitled ‘Party Political... - April 29, 2010 - Nerve* Radio

LDRA and Codice Software Launch the First Agile Development Framework for Critical Software Processes Through Embed-X

LDRA has partnered with Codice Software to create the first agile development framework for developers of critical software. This integration incorporates rapid prototyping into LDRA Embed-X, an application lifecycle management tool that focuses on development and verification of critical embedded software. - April 29, 2010 - LDRA Software Technology

LDRA Adds Java Language and Certification Support

LDRA tool suite extends its comprehensive language (C/C++, Ada, Assembler) coverage to take on Java. With DO-178C able to certify OO code and soon to be ratified, developers want to extend the analysis, testing and verification tools they use to certify current software to the Java components typically used for many systems’ communication, networking and user interface. - April 29, 2010 - LDRA Software Technology

Avanta Goes the Distance in Support of the Sparks Summer Race Night

Avanta Managed Offices is continuing a racing theme in 2010 to help raise money for the children’s charity, Sparks, by supporting the Sparks Summer Race Night to be held at Epsom Racecourse on 1st July. - April 29, 2010 - Avanta

Doctors.net.uk Relaunches Jobs Service; Recruiters to Enjoy Greater Campaign Flexibility

Following a relaunch of the jobs service at Doctors.net.uk, recruitment managers are set to benefit from more flexible and targeted campaigns. Doctors.net.uk is the UK’s largest and most active network of medical professionals and its jobs pages already attract 15,000 unique doctors every month. - April 28, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk

New Dubstep and Hip Hop Courses at Point Blank Online

Award-winning music school Point Blank has expanded its series of online Pro Producer music programmes with two new courses aimed at producers of Hip Hop and Dubstep. - April 28, 2010 - Point Blank Music College

GigaTux Website Relaunch and VPS Extras

GigaTux is proud to announce a relaunch of its new website, along with various extras that can now be provided with our Linux VPS services. GigaTux's exciting new website attracts our visitors' attention, providing the information they need in an easy to use, but visually appealing format. - April 28, 2010 - GigaTux

World Sport Destination Expo Magazine: Advertising, Sponsorship and Editorial Opportunities

As part of its media sponsorship of World Sport Destination Expo, Sports Travel News will be publishing a one-off, bespoke, high-quality sports tourism magazine for the event in Johannesburg, South Africa. - April 28, 2010 - Sports Travel News

Innovasys Provides .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010 Documentation Solution

Document! X 2010 - Documentation made easy for the .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010. - April 28, 2010 - Innovasys

Education Consultant and Founder of Private Tutor Agency Tutors International Speaks Out in Support of Common Core State Standards

Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International and one of only two UK education consultants to be awarded full membership of the US Independent Education Consultants Association, speaks out in support of the Common Core State Standards for education. - April 28, 2010 - Tutors International

Anchor Vans Launches anchor4x4.co.uk, a New Website Dedicated to Used 4x4 Vans Including Used Ford Thunder 4x4s and Used Mitsubishi Warriors

Anchor Vans has launched a micro site dedicated to the sale of used 4x4 trucks called www.anchor4x4.co.uk in response to customer demand. - April 28, 2010 - Anchor Vans