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Private Equity Fundraising Plummets to Lowest Levels Since 2003
The results are in. Just $38bn in aggregate capital was raised worldwide by private equity funds holding a final close in Q3 2009, representing a significant drop from earlier this year, with Q3 figures equivalent to just 45% of the $84bn raised in Q2 2009. In comparison with the recent record- breaking quarters seen in 2007, the drop is even more steep – with Q3 2009 figures equivalent to just 18% of the record $208bn raised in Q2 2007. - October 02, 2009 - Preqin ltd
Christmas Special Psychic Suppers – a Party Entertainment to Remember from Medium Kim Worgan
In cash-strapped times, Employers may be seeking to cut back on their Christmas Celebrations - But you can still have an event to remember by holding a 'Psychic Celebration.' - October 02, 2009 - Kim Worgan
New White Paper Shows How to Help Customers Save the Environment
A new approach to helping customers behave responsibly can benefit the environment and contribute to tackling climate change. - October 02, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Scottish Start Up Acquires a Breakthrough Global Healthcare Technology Firm in a Stock Swap
A revolutionary patent-pending technology that enables the integration of Medical Tourism with Health Insurance finds new home in Scotland. - October 02, 2009 - Offsurance Limited
Cass PhD Student Wins Dimitris N Chorafas Foundation Prize
Ioannis Kyriakou, a third year PhD student at Cass, has been awarded the prestigious 2009 Dimitris N Chorafas Foundation Prize for his work on “The Efficient Computation of Prices and Price-sensitivities of Exotic Contracts with Path-dependence and Early-exercise Features.” - October 02, 2009 - Cass Business School
LRS Joins SAP Packaged Services Program
Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc. (LRS), the leader in output management solutions for SAP® environments, today announced the inclusion of their Assured Output Management solution in SAP’s UK and Ireland Packaged Services Program. The SAP Packaged Services offering is an important element... - October 02, 2009 - Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc
"Vidoosh" the Successful Middle Eastern Video Sharing Site Has Been Purchased by "Lead Channel TV"
Vidoosh TV was founded in November 2007 and is the first Middle East video sharing website which specialises in Iranian & Central Asian Cultures. - October 02, 2009 - Lead Channel TV
Peacock Bar Announces Its Christmas Party Burlesque, Cabaret and Comedy Performers for 2009
Peacock Bar Announces Its Christmas Party Burlesque, Cabaret and Comedy Performers for 2009 with Gracie, Michael Campari, David Martini, Lady Adora, Andy Winhouse and others. - October 02, 2009 - Peacock Bar
Gorgeous Gold Jewellery Celebrates 25 Years of London Fashion Week with 25 New Pieces
The jewellery brand Gorgeous Gold has launched its new season collection with 25 stunning new pieces, to celebrate 25 years of London Fashion Week. - October 01, 2009 - Gorgeous Gold
New Blood-Thinning Drug Safer Than Rat Poison
A new drug has been declared to be safer but as effective as the standard anti-coagulant drug warfarin for treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms. - October 01, 2009 - Faculty of 1000
InterCasino to Give 6,000 Players Free Money: No-Strings Bonuses Rewarded in October £100k Giveaway
InterCasino is to give away a free cash bonus on the site every 30 seconds during October, in a new ‘£100k Giveaway’ promotion, which will see up to 200 players every day selected to win bonuses – with no strings attached. - October 01, 2009 - Intercasino
Zeus Technology Named a ‘Visionary’ by Leading Analyst Firm
2009 Application Delivery Controller Magic Quadrant based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. - October 01, 2009 - Zeus Technology
Snap Happy Vitronic Offers Versatile Camera
They have made some innovative modifications to their VICAM-ssi2 camera. They make it faster, more efficient, and allow it to read a wider range of parcel labels. - October 01, 2009 - Vitronic
Matchtech Marks 25th Anniversary with a Newborn
Matchtech Group plc, the leading technical and professional recruitment business has announced a new structure that has led to the birth of an exciting new company called elemense. The new company has been created to broaden the group’s services in recruitment process outsourcing. Matchtech... - October 01, 2009 - Matchtech Group plc
Grid-Tools, the Leading Vendor in Test Data Management Techniques Announces Partnership with Teradata Corporation
The test data management leader for data masking, database subsetting and data generation, Grid-Tools, announces partnership with Teradata Corporation - October 01, 2009 - Grid-Tools Ltd
Cosmetic-Plastic-Surgery.info - Five Cosmetic Surgery Success Stories
Winners of the Cosmetic Surgery Competition reveal their experiences with their cosmetic surgery treatments in Prague. - October 01, 2009 - Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info
WBX.com to Continue Sponsorship of £1 Million WBX Hurdling Triple Crown and WBX.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle
WBX.com, World Bet Exchange, is pleased to announce the continuation of the £1 million WBX Hurdling Triple Crown for a fourth year. The WBX Hurdling Triple Crown offers the biggest bonus in National Hunt racing. - October 01, 2009 - WBX.COM
Times to Remember Offers Photography and Videography Services in Denver Colorado
Times To Remember Photography and Videography Services announces an expansion of services in Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas. The company specializes in customized child photography and videography services in Denver Colorado and surrounding areas. - October 01, 2009 - times-2remember.com
Windsor Marquee Hire Provide Additional Hire Items For All Marquees
Hiring a marquee for your wedding, business event or festival is only part of the process when it comes to making sure your special day is as perfect as it can be. - October 01, 2009 - Windsor Marquees
Pro2col Form Strategic Partnership with Biscom Delivery Server
Secure file transfer specialists Pro2col form strategic partnership with Biscom Delivery Server to meet UK customer demand for ad hoc enterprise file transfer. - October 01, 2009 - Pro2col Ltd
Fish and Chip Shop Rising Above the Recession
A successful local Fish and Chip shop chain re-invest in their Kirkby-in-Ashfield shop. - October 01, 2009 - George's Tradition
"Startups & Small Business Chart a Path Forward in the UK" Says Doug Richard Speaking to UK Entrepreneurs
Doug Richard, Dragons' Den investor and serial entrepreneur lectured on fast growth marketing to more than 200 UK entrepreneurs at the British Library Friday, September 25. Startup and small business owners attended class in person and online via Richard's new channel S4Stv. Speaking after the... - October 01, 2009 - School for Startups
$13 billion Raised by Life Science Focused Private Equity Funds in the Past Three-Years
Preqin investigates the latest trends in fundraising and investor appetite for life science focused private equity and venture capital fundraising. - September 30, 2009 - Preqin ltd
The Company Advertiserbay.com Launches It's Online Marketplace to Sell Ad Space to Advertisers This Month
Advertiserbay.com officially launched it's website today to marketers, publishers, advertisers and other businesses interested in buying and selling advertising space with them. - September 30, 2009 - Advertiserbay
Free Job Posting on Simply HR Jobs
Due to an increase in Simply HR Jobs candidate database and demand for HR jobs, SimplyHRJobs.co.uk - one of the UK’s leading HR job boards has decided to offer 3 months worth of Free job postings for a limited time only. - September 30, 2009 - Simply Jobs Boards
Hyatt Regency Danang – Private Residences on One of the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches
Situated between Vietnam’s Marble Mountains and South China Sea, property buyers seeking something different, something more intriguing than Phuket or Pattaya, will find just what they’re looking for with the Hyatt Regency Danang Residences. - September 30, 2009 - ILRE
England and Lithuania to Battle out the Final of the Inaugural World Online Debating Championship
The first ever World Online Debating Championship has reached its climax this week with England and Lithuania the two teams left fighting to become World Champions. - September 30, 2009 - Debatewise
Davies Turner’s Offers Daily 48-Hour Groupage Services Throughout Germany
Despite the severe economic downturn affecting traffic volumes in Europe, Davies Turner – Britain & Ireland’s leading independent forwarder - continues to make strategic improvements to its E.U. trailer services. - September 30, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Public Relations Agency, BOTTLE PR, to Work with Customer Experience Company Retail Eyes to Action a New Brand Communications and Media Relations Programme
BOTTLE PR has won the UK brief for Retail Eyes, and will specifically work to build a brand communications and media relations programme to promote the company’s unique approach to improving customer service. - September 30, 2009 - BOTTLE
Talent Q Seeks Views for Annual Talent Management Survey
- Views of senior HR practitioners sought - Results will provide barometer of HR practice in a rapidly changing business environment - Comprehensive talent management report to be distributed free to all respondents - September 30, 2009 - Talent Q
Patra Silks’ New Autumn/Winter Collection Contains Silk Ski Socks, Long Johns and Silk Glove Liners Ideal for Skiing and Snowboarding
Patra Silks’ popular range of ski and snowboard base layer clothing, such as silk ski socks, long johns and silk glove liners, features in their new autumn/winter collection. - September 30, 2009 - Patra Selections
Huge Demand for Friendly Spider Programme | Extra Date Added at ZSL London Zoo
Due to phenomenal demand for ZSL London Zoo’s Friendly Spider Programme, an extra date has had to be added for 2009. - September 30, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
New Samantha Fox Song, "Tomorrow" by Marc Mysterio, Cracks Its First Top 10 in Europe, Sam's 1st in 20 Years ("I Haven't Felt This Excited Since 'Touch Me' Broke in 86!")
Last week, global media reported that Samantha Fox is back as 'Dance-Floor-Diva'. This week the confirmation that her comeback -- behind Superstar Dance Maestro Marc Mysterio -- has some legs: "Tomorrow" has just cracked its First Top 10 in Europe checking in this week at #7 in the National Radio Top 20 Chart for Cyprus -- her first new top 10 in almost 20 years. "Tomorrow" Marc Mysterio ft Samantha Fox is out now exclusively on Beatport (www.beatport.com). - September 30, 2009 - World Class Records
Head to Get The Label for Denim Bargains
For discount designer denim to see you through the colder months, retailer Getthelabel.com is the place to visit - with new denim ranges at up to 62% off RRP. The denim range includes men’s and women’s jeans, plus women’s skirts and shorts, with prices starting from just... - September 29, 2009 - Get The Label
Get a Great Looking Body in a Week in Turkey with Marja Putkisto : Exclusive Escapes 10 - 17th October 2009
Marja Putkisto, winner of the Harpers & Queen Helath and Beauty Award is holding a Method Putkisto Pilates course at Dionysos, The Bozburun Peninsular, Turkey from 10th - 17th October 2009. - September 29, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
Finding and Checking Tenants Online
Landlords who are trying to find and check the references for tenants can now proactively search for tenants online and check references left for them by previous landlords using a new service provided by property rentals website padz.com. - September 29, 2009 - Padz Limited
New Site girlspartydresses.net Brings Together Everything a Little Girl Needs for the Party Season
Henry Kaye, a well known supplier of wedding accessories, has launched a sister site www.girlspartydresses.net dedicated to girls' party dresses and party accessories. - September 27, 2009 - Henry Kaye
Parents Planning to Secure Full-Time Private Tuition for Their Child Leave Arrangements Too Late, Warns Leading Tutor Agency
Tutors International, a leading provider of full-time private tutors, warns parents that arrangements for one-on-one private tuition need to begin at least nine months before the tutor is required to start. - September 27, 2009 - Tutors International
Steelhenge Releases Pandemic Influenza Information Pack for Businesses to Aid Pandemic Planning and Increase Business Resilience
Steelhenge Consulting, specialists in business continuity management and pandemic planning, have produced a comprehensive pandemic influenza information pack, designed to help businesses stay up and running through the swine flu pandemic - September 27, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
A1 Info Mall Releases Best Product Reviews of Top Information Products and Online Services
This unique site is the most reader-friendly available. A1 Info Mall includes professional reviews and also allows for reader participation, which ensures that readers will get a fair and balanced product review. This press release explains that this format makes the site extremely reader-oriented. - September 27, 2009 - A1 Info Mall
Summer Sale Ending – Huge Range of Discounts in the Oak Furniture Land End of Summer Sale
Time to grab a bargain as the UK's leading online retailer of hardwood and oak furniture announce their ‘End of Summer Sale’. The Summer Sale draws to a close on Sunday 27th September 2009 and so this weekend is the final weekend to purchase items included in the summer sale at reduced... - September 26, 2009 - Oak Furniture Land
World Bank Publishes Doing Business 2010 Report with Russell Bedford Contributions
New World Bank report says governments set new record in business regulation reform - September 26, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Camlock's High Security Locks Provide Superior Security for Enclosures, Cabinets and Panels
Mesan's new range of swing handles and multi-point locks has been enhanced with a high security lock manufactured by Camlock Systems designed to prevent unauthorized duplicate keys being cut in key cutting outlets. - September 26, 2009 - Camlock Systems
Seminar - Review of FSA's Final Liquidity Policy Statement Strengthening Liquidity Standards
Please join Simon Hills from the BBA and representatives from Lombard Risk on October 19th 2009 at 4 pm for an Informative Review of The FSA Final Policy Statement On Strengthening Liquidity Standards and analysis of the factors to consider for implementing an effective regulatory reporting solution framework. - September 26, 2009 - Lombard Risk
UK Car Discount Suggests That UK Car Industry Needs a VAT Amnesty
As demand outstrips supply, UK Car Discount are hoping a VAT amnesty in the New Year will help customers buy sooner rather than later to avoid extra costs and keep an economic recovery on track. - September 26, 2009 - UK Car Discount
Shedding Light on Cancer Cells
A new technique now makes it possible to observe live cancer cells in action, allowing scientists to see how they differ from healthy cells - September 26, 2009 - Faculty of 1000
GoLearnForex.net, an Educational Forex Portal, Announces Official Launch
New forex portal publishes and centralizes all relevant educational material, analysis and directory listings for online forex enthusiasts. - September 26, 2009 - GoLearnForex.net
Global Leader in Money Exchange - The Change Group – Selects Cobent LCS to Enhance International Training Processes
The Change Group, a leading global provider of money exchange services aim to improve their training processes with Cobent LCS. - September 26, 2009 - Cobent Limited
Stannah Stairlifts are Now Available on UK Stairlifts
The full Stannah Stairlifts product range can now be viewed on the UK Stairlifts web site. - September 26, 2009 - UK Stairlifts
ADT Announces VINAS as Distributor for Japan
Advanced Design Technology, Ltd. or ADT, global leader in the development of advanced turbomachinery design methods, which not only help to shorten development time but will also improve the performance of turbomachinery components, is pleased to announce the appointment of VINAS Co., Ltd. as... - September 26, 2009 - Advanced Design Technology