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Large Numbers of Working Mums Seek Retraining

Large numbers of mums are considering retraining as a way round the recession or to get back into work, according to a recent poll by jobs and community site Workingmums.co.uk. - August 15, 2009 - WorkingMums

Process Chilling for Chemical Manufacture

A Chiller Unit has been supplied to a chemical manufacturer in Poland to add extra cooling duty to their process plant. - August 14, 2009 - All Seasons Hire

e-Spirit: City of Dortmund Relies on FirstSpirit™ CMS

The City of Dortmund website has been thoroughly revamped using FirstSpirit, the high-end Content Management System from Dortmund-based e-Spirit AG. On August 11, 2009, the city’s Lord Mayor, Dr. Gerhard Langemeyer released the new city portal for publication. Now that the site has gone live,... - August 14, 2009 - e-Spirit

Ricoh Arena Will Bid for Olympic Football Event

The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012. The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games, withdrew as a host for the tournament. Officials at Villa Park informed the London Organising... - August 14, 2009 - Ricoh Arena

Newborn Lion Cubs Are the ‘Mane’ Attraction at ZSL London Zoo

Zoo’s first lion cubs for a decade made their debut at a Photocall: Thursday 13th August 2009. Time: 9.20am for 9.30am London Zoo at East Service Gate, Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. - August 14, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Portable Boiler Hire for Floor Drying

Under floor heating system utilised for the drying of wet screed in building project, enabled by All Seasons Boiler Hire. - August 14, 2009 - All Seasons Hire

Violinist Diana Yukawa Plays for Plane Crash Victims

Violinist Diana Yukawa plays for her father and the other 519 victims of 1985 JAL plane crash. - August 14, 2009 - Diana Yukawa

Structural Systems Building Students Higher Education

Bristol based Steel Framing Specialist, Structural Systems, have completed the £18.6m design and build project for St. John’s School & Community College in Marlborough. Structural Systems have provided a site team of engineers and steel fixers as well as a fully co-ordinated SFS package - from initial design to completion on site. The new secondary school and sixth form department is now ready to use for the upcoming school term. - August 14, 2009 - Structural Systems Ltd

Volume Group Ltd Expansion Leads to New HQ

Due to continued expansion, Volume Group Ltd are moving offices. - August 14, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd

Internationally Acclaimed Celebrities Lead Support for Future of Music Institution

Internationally acclaimed celebrities including Michael Flatley, The Pogues, Moya Brennan, Phil Coulter, Ash, Brian Kennedy, Sir James & Lady Galway, sportsman Wayne McCullough and multi-millionaire entrepreneur Bill Wolsey, have today come together to lead in supporting the future of... - August 13, 2009 - Francis McPeake School of Music Ltd

Sextant Properties Analyse the Differences Between Fractional Ownership and French Leaseback

In 2009, a new type of investment appeared on the overseas property market called fractional ownership. Here is the analysis with the pros and cons between fractional ownership and French leaseback. - August 13, 2009 - Sextant French Property

RNIB: Talking Up Digital Technology

Millions of people worldwide are set to gain an improved experience of TV thanks to a collaboration between The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and leading digital technology companies to develop the world’s first ‘talking’ technology - which will reach the market... - August 13, 2009 - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Battling Brides Head to London Zoo

Inspired by the popular Four Weddings series on Living TV. Find out more about ZSL London Zoo as an extraordinary wedding location. - August 13, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Knowledge Train Launches PRINCE2®: 2009 E-Learning Platform

New online learning suite for more effective pre-course preparation. - August 13, 2009 - KnowledgeTrain

Localized Payment Options Unveiled

Helping e commerce vendor increase their sales online is Gate2Shops specialty. Let Gate2Shop give you the solution you need. - August 13, 2009 - Gate2Shop

Breakthrough Therapeutic Tool Presented to 400 Leading Hair Loss Surgeons

A unique therapeutic tool for hair loss treatment was presented to 400 hair restoration surgeons and experts at a recent conference. The Scalproller, developed by Nanogen, is rapidly becoming a key component to various hair loss treatment programmes. - August 13, 2009 - Nanogen

ONELAN Installs Digital Signage in Avanta Serviced Offices

Digital Signage Specialist ONELAN has installed Net-Top-Boxes throughout Avanta’s serviced offices for a consistent corporate look and feel. - August 13, 2009 - ONELAN Digital Signage

Gate2Shop Extends Payment Methods to China

The addition of these payment methods are intended to make it easier for the Gate2Shop vendors to expand the accepted currencies that they are presently using for the online transactions. - August 13, 2009 - Gate2Shop

Race is on for Olympic Contracts

Firms of all sizes in Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to grab the Olympic baton and make the most out of the 2012 Games coming to London. Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of Business Link West Midlands, will present two workshops on how to tender for work and to... - August 13, 2009 - Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

State School Students Forced to Lie on Job Applications, Research by Powerchex Finds

State school graduates are 25% more likely to lie on their CV than independent school applicants. - August 13, 2009 - Powerchex

GigaTux Offers Full Turnkey Linux Suite, with Half Price VPSs

GigaTux is proud to announce that all versions of Turnkey Linux are supported on standard Virtual Private Server packages. Automatic installs and reinstalls of any Turnkey Operating System can be performed through the provided web interface, and basic support is provided. - August 13, 2009 - GigaTux

The Truth About Consumer Debt Write Off

Do you have a consumer loan that you cannot repay? Have you been told that it can simply be written off. Read this article to find out exactly what can be done, legally. - August 13, 2009 - Goddard Smith Solicitors

Auto Europe Experiences a Shift in Car Hire Demand from the UK to Hot Holiday Destinations

Leading international car hire brokerage Auto Europe reports a shift in consumer demand from UK reservations to bookings across hot holiday destinations such as the USA, Spain, France, and Portugal, following the Met Office’s summer 2009 forecast revision delivered at the end of July. - August 13, 2009 - Auto Europe

Hand Picked Success for Denesting Company

Food packaging company defies the downturn with the help of telemarketing experts, My Marketing. - August 13, 2009 - My Marketing

e-Spirit.com with a New Look & Feel

After an extensive redesign process, the e-Spirit AG company website has just been relaunched with a new look and feel. With its relaunch of www.e-Spirit.com, e-Spirit has successfully completed the first project based on FirstSpirit™ 4.2, the new version of its high-end Content Management System to be released this fall. - August 12, 2009 - e-Spirit

More Writers Take on the Publishing Industry

Year Zero Writers is a group of 20 authors from as far afield as Hong Kong, the USA, England, France, Dubai, Greece, and Finland who have joined forces to bring their unique brand of contemporary fiction direct to readers. The group started as a response to a publishing industry reeling under the... - August 12, 2009 - Year Zero Writers

Job Applicants Turn to Lies in Depths of Recession, Powerchex Research Finds

The number of candidates with a major lie on their CV has reached a three year high. Young graduates have the largest increase in the number of lying candidates of any age group. - August 12, 2009 - Powerchex

Gate2Shop Unleashes the Promotion Features

Continuous changes in the E-commerce market calls for continuous improvements in the industry and Gate2Shop answers the call. - August 12, 2009 - Gate2Shop

Selecting and Implementing a New Financial Management System

Sapphire Systems announce that it is to present a masterclass for the not for profit sector on selecting and implementing a new financial management system. - August 12, 2009 - Sapphire Systems

Holiday Makers Turning to the Internet to Escape British Weather

The ‘barbeque summer’ is an official wash out, with staycations quickly becoming a thing of the past. Holidaymakers across the UK are searching for cheap holidays abroad to enjoy the sun elsewhere. One place bargain hunters are turning to for their holiday destinations are online voucher codes and offers sites, such as VoucherSeeker. (www.voucherseeker.co.uk). - August 12, 2009 - VoucherSeeker

Tutors International Confirms Reports of Increased Inquiries from Struggling Undergraduates Looking for Private Tutoring to Supplement Course Provision

Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International has confirmed media reports that private tutors are being sought by struggling undergraduates, and highlights the potential for abuse of the system. - August 12, 2009 - Tutors International

Chemistdirect.co.uk Offers Tamiflu at Affordable Prices

Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK's leading online Chemist, has announced it is offering Tamiflu, the swine flu drug, at the most competitive prices in the UK, with online consultation from a doctor and free delivery at just £48. In accordance with the National Pandemic Flu Service, the online... - August 12, 2009 - Chemist Direct

The AA and Postcode Anywhere Launch Fuel-Reducing Route Optimiser

“Online software will help small businesses survive the recession and cut carbon emissions by 30%.” - August 12, 2009 - PCA Predict

HCR Outperforming the Industry’s Top Player

A new independent study focusing on the UK’s Property and Estate Management industry has revealed that the HCR Group, (UK and Worldwide) is outperforming the largest player within the industry. In addition the study conducted by the business intelligence group, Plimsoll Publishing Limited,... - August 12, 2009 - HCR Group

LogoInn Announces Custom Logo & Web Design Bundle Deal in Just $299

LogoInn™, a leading logo and website design company has recently launched its special Bundle Deal Package for $299. For small to medium sized businesses online, it is a complete branding solution at a price which is affordable. - August 12, 2009 - Logo Inn

Anchor Vans Enjoys Huge Success Following Launch of Ford Approved Repairs, Ford Warranties and Vehicle Servicing for Cars and Vans in Berkshire

Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading used van vendor, has achieved Ford approved repairer and service agent status, alleviating the shortage of Ford approved servicing agents in the Reading area - August 12, 2009 - Anchor Vans

Xynomix Expand Services Portfolio to Include SQL Server Support

Database experts Xynomix have expanded their skill set and service offerings to include database support, management solutions and remote managed services for Microsoft SQL Server as well as Oracle. - August 12, 2009 - Xynomix

Chilled Display Hired by All Seasons Hire to Nightclub

A nightclub in Reading held a champagne reception at a weekend party, for which they needed extra chilled storage. - August 12, 2009 - All Seasons Hire

Warsaw is Unlikely Lingerie Hotspot

The Polish city of Warsaw has emerged as a fast growing underwear hotspot, with increasingly sexy designs, and a credit-crunch friendly price tag. - August 12, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie

Whipsnade Zoo Trumpets Baby Elephant Birth

Baby Elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo. - August 11, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Crabs Feel the Pinch | River Scavengers Under Threat

The “vultures” of our river systems are at risk from extinction, reveals new research published today. The IUCN Red List assessment, led by scientists from the Zoological Society of London and Northern Michigan University discovered that about one sixth of all freshwater crab species are threatened with extinction, with habitat loss and pollution to blame. - August 11, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Tracesmart Awarded Origo Contract to Deliver New Mortality Screening Solution

Standards and services body employ Tracesmart’s proprietary existence checking service. - August 10, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd

Simply Sales Increase Market Share

A very prudent marketing plan is starting to pay dividends for all at Simply Jobs Boards with all of the sites recording very impressive market share increases since Jan 2009 according to Hitwise. - August 10, 2009 - Simply Jobs Boards

Cherie Concannon Headlining the Leicestershire Women in Business Lunchtime Meet in Aid of LOROS at the Premier Inn, Leicester, 24th September

Cherie will be headlining the Leicestershire Women in Business Lunchtime Meet in aid of LOROS on the 24th September. The event will provide an opportunity for women in various sectors to meet and learn about the fundraising efforts of other women in the county. Cherie will be headlining the event with her unique brand of leadership coaching, providing insight into her take on women in business - August 10, 2009 - Cherie Concannon Executive Coaching

Cherie Concannon Invited to Present at "It's a Mans World" 9th September – Hogarth Hotel, Solihull

Cherie Concannon, founder of CCC Inspirations, has been invited to present at The Hogarth Hotel in Solihull on Wednesday September 9th. During her talk, Cherie will provide insight into her take on Women in Business and discuss her ideas put forward in her new book '7 Golden Rules for Women to Succeed in a Male Dominated Environment'. - August 10, 2009 - Cherie Concannon Executive Coaching

Gate2Shop Expands Payment Methods Again

Gate2Shop continues to answer the needs of the e-commerce industry, by extending localized payment methods globally our vendors can increase sales. - August 10, 2009 - Gate2Shop

Ripe4.com Launch Procurement and Supply Chain Recruitment Division

Following the successful receipt of the ripe4 recruitment innovation model and in response to the growing needs of their global client base ripe4.com launch a comprehensive executive procurement and supply chain recruitment division. - August 10, 2009 - Ripe4 Resourcing Ltd