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Govt. to Act on Cyprus Property Deeds - Boosting Market

There have been rumours recently that the new measures to help people get their title deeds would not help those who have already bought property in Cyprus. The government has made a statement to OPP in response: "The Interior Minister [Neoclis Sylikiotis] has not stated that the measures... - June 24, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Climate Change Issues Can be Addressed by Adaptation Approach to Responsible Purchasing

Adaptation chairman shows business leaders new approach to enabling people to assess the harmful impacts of available options and make buying decisions that benefit the environment - June 24, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd

Volume Group Launches Zebra’s New EM 220™ Printer

Mobile printing has just become more compact and affordable with the launch of the new Zebra® EM 220 from leading global thermal bar-code-printer manufacturer, Zebra Technologies. Deemed the printer that “fits all pockets”, the EM 220 is the smallest mobile printer from Zebra... - June 24, 2009 - Volume Group Ltd

Most UK ISP Consumers Dissatisfied with Their Broadband Speeds

The latest survey of nearly 800 ISPreview.co.uk readers, an impartial independent information and consumer review site covering broadband Internet providers, has revealed that over half (58.6 Per Cent) of Brits are not satisfied with their broadband speeds. - June 24, 2009 - ISPreview.co.uk

Conserving Threatened Species is Only a Click Away

International targets set for reducing biodiversity loss may still be achieved with the help of a new online conservation tool. The new initiative led by the Zoological Society of London brings together information on the world’s threatened species and demonstrates that we know the least... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

From Jack the Ripper to Great White Sharks

What do great white sharks have in common with serial killers? Refined hunting skills, according to a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology A team of US-based researchers have found that sharks hunt in a highly focused fashion, just like serial... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Dino-Not-So-Soaring

The largest animals ever to have walked the face of the earth may not have been as big as previously thought, reveals a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology. - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

Williamhill.com Wins Best Online Betting Site at Irish Sports Betting Awards

williamhill.com has picked up the award for best on-line betting site at inaugural Irish Sports Betting Awards in Dublin. The website was nominated for the award along with betfair.com, boylesports.com, and Ladbrokes.com, but the judging panel decided that williamhill.com is currently the best... - June 24, 2009 - William Hill

Following Skylift with Masternaut Three X’s Vehicle Tracking Systems

Skylift, Lavendon Group’s Vehicle Mount Division, and the UK’s largest supplier of vehicle-mounted access, is now using Masternaut Three X’s web-based vehicle tracking and mobile resource management systems across its depot network. The system allows Skylift to track any vehicle... - June 24, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services

Darlingtons Solicitors, Based in London, Launch New Site Advising Employees on Compromise Agreements

Darlingtons Solicitors delighted with new website offering background explanation of the law and details contained in compromise agreements, also commonly known as redundancy agreements, termination agreements or severance agreements. Plain English, fast services offered at no cost to the employee. - June 24, 2009 - Darlingtons Solicitors

Two Big Brother Contestants Earn Housemate Status After a Glass Walking Task Led by Martyn Helliwell of Survivorbility

Survivorbility founder Martyn Helliwell discusses the practicalities of Charlie and Saffia's daring walk across broken glass and the motivational lesson it provides. - June 24, 2009 - Survivorbility

Cardboard Coupons a Distant Memory as Leading Voucher Code Site, VoucherSeeker.co.uk, Offers Users 10% Off a Divorce

The voucher code market has well and truly shaken off its cornflake box image of the past with news that users shopping at online discount code site VoucherSeeker can now get a discount on their divorce. This is one of the more contemporary deals on the site perhaps reflecting modern Britain, alongside other offers such as scuba diving or fitting out their dog in designer clothing. - June 24, 2009 - VoucherSeeker

Chinavisa 24 and ChinaMobile 24 Partner with DialtoSave.com

Last week the two companies joined forces with DialtoSave.com in an aggressive online campaign to promote each business through the other. - June 24, 2009 - Firstvisa 24

CaoSys Introduces Segregation of Duties Violation Detection Service for Oracle E-Business Suite

CaoSys, a developer of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and productivity software introduces CS*Proviso, a new and cost effective Segregation of Duties (SOD) violation detection solution for Oracle E-Business Suite that is delivered as a service. CS*Proviso allows organizations to tackle... - June 23, 2009 - CaoSys Limited

Powerchex Backs the FSA's Data Security Report

Pre-employment screening specialists Powerchex back the FSA’s recommendations on protecting customer data through employee vetting and supplier due diligence. - June 23, 2009 - Powerchex

Marketing Magician Joins Your Business Channel as Marketing Expert

UK based Stefan (Marketing Magician) Drew is about to start filming business marketing advice for web based TV channel yBC (your Business Channel) as a Marketing Expert. - June 23, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

OfficialTwitters.com - The New Utility for Finding Tweet-Celebrities

The new celebrity Twitter utility is here. OfficialTwitters.com is The utility to find verified celebrity users of the social networking phenomenon Twitter. OfficialTwitters collects the celebrity Twitter users and gives you the results in one handy list. OfficialTwitters.com takes the time to... - June 23, 2009 - OfficialTwitters.com

Banksy Canvas Prints from Four Blank Walls

Four Blank Walls is having a massive sale with up to 70% off all of their Banksy canvas prints and perspex wall art prints. - June 22, 2009 - Four Blank Walls

Gate2Shop Announces That the G2S “Buy Now” Buttons Are Now Available

G2S is happy to announce that the G2S “Buy Now” buttons are available for the integration into their extensive catalogue of solutions. - June 22, 2009 - Gate2Shop

Gate2Shop Provides Multiple Currencies and Multilingual Support

Gate2Shop continues to answer the e-commerce industry needs. - June 22, 2009 - Gate2Shop

topseos Names Ikroh SEO as a Leading Organic Optimization Firm for the Month of June 2009

Ikroh SEO is identified as an outstanding organic optimization firm in the month of June 2009 by topseos. - June 22, 2009 - Ikroh SEO

Webhosting.uk.com Launches Hyper-V Windows 2008 VPS Hosting

Webhosting.uk.com, a leading UK based managed web hosting provider, today announced the launch of Hyper-V powered Windows 2008 VPS Hosting. Hyper-V is the next-generation hypervisor-based server virtualization technology from Microsoft which delivers a dynamic, reliable, and scalable platform... - June 22, 2009 - Webhosting.uk.com

New Business Networking Concept Comes to Nottingham

New East Midlands Networking Group Will Help Businesses Combat Recession. - June 21, 2009 - Bryher Business Partnership

Massive Summer Sale at Wickedelic Lingerie

Premier mail order and online lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie has just announced the start of their sizzling summer sale. Based in Devon, Wickedelic Lingerie's distribution centre covers a deeply impressive 12,000 sqft and contains over 3,000 lines of what they describe as "Lingerie For... - June 21, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie

Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – Expands Titanium Valve and F44 Valve Distribution Range

Grupo Compas – The Alloy Valve Stockist – a stockist of premium alloy valves, based in Barcelona, Spain, has recently expanded its distribution range of titanium valves and A182 F44 valves. Titanium valves will now cover grades 7 and 9 in Titanium-Palladium, in addition to the... - June 21, 2009 - Grupo Compas - The Alloy Valve Stockist

E-Tailers Spin the Roulette Wheel to Attract New Customers

In today’s tough times where everyone seems to be slashing prices in a bid to attract customers, smarter e-tailers realise this isn’t a long term strategy and are looking at more creative uses of technology to achieve results. - June 21, 2009 - InkjetandTonerCartridges.co.uk

DMC Software Launches New ACT! Add-Ons Range to Improve Functionality

A new range of low-cost ACT! Add-ons have been developed by DMC Software, a leading UK Sage Business Partner, to provide ACT! users with extended functionality so they can perform more effectively, even more essential than ever in the recession. - June 21, 2009 - DMC Software Solutions

Eczema Sufferers Find Relief in Pure Silk Underwear

Silk clothing e-tailer, Patra Selections, today announced that there has been a gradual increase in the sale of silk base layer and underwear items, which can be soothing for the itchy, inflamed skin of eczema sufferers. - June 21, 2009 - Patra Selections

RateTiger Retains Integration Leadership with 400 Actual Connections

RateTiger leads with largest number of website integrations. - June 21, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.

Alpine Ski Company Reaches New Heights to Improve Customer Experience for 300,000 Skiers and Reinforce Brand Values

SkiStar sees significant increase in up-sell and cross-sell through early consumer travel bookings and strengthened customer loyalty using Portrait Campaign Manager. - June 21, 2009 - Portrait Software

Cirrus Launches Versatile Noise Activated Warning Sign

Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, has unveiled its new electronic noise activated warning sign – the Sound Sign. - June 21, 2009 - Cirrus Research plc

More Foreigners Look to Canada Property as Market Looks More Attractive

Canada property made it back into the top 10 most popular countries with overseas property buyers in May according to overseas property portal Property Abroad.com. - June 20, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Brits to Take Plunge Into Australian Property as Market Turns Positive

Efforts by the Australian government to revitalise the housing market appear to be paying off. It was revealed today that mortgage approvals in Australia hit a 14 month high, as first time buyers take advantage of government grants and low interest rates. - June 20, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Property Abroad.com Top 10 Overseas Property Destinations in May

Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed the top ten most popular countries for May, and though many of the results may surprise many people, one explanation accounts for them all according to Erin Scott the portal's emerging trends analyst. - June 20, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD

Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK’s Leading Online Chemist Announces Eye Watering Savings for Hayfever Sufferers

Chemistdirect.co.uk, the leading Online Chemist from UK, has announced some great savings on medicines for the people suffering from Hayfever disease. - June 20, 2009 - Chemist Direct

Flamingos Who Won’t Think Pink

Two baby flamingos are causing zookeepers problems at ZSL London Zoo…because they don’t like the colour pink. - June 20, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo

APD Marketing Releases Social Traffic Product That Takes Websites to Page One Search Engine Ranking Overnight

UK-based Internet marketing company APD announces the release of Instant Social Traffic Formula, a unique social networking and bookmarking system that takes your website to the top of Google Page 1 listings overnight using revolutionary social traffic techniques. - June 20, 2009 - APD Marketing

Marnic Flame Retardant Protection Boards Meet LPCB Requirements

Marnic MP flame retardant, multi-functional, fluted protection boards used for protecting surfaces - approved to LPCB standards. - June 20, 2009 - Marnic Plc

New Classical Composer BW Recknagel Launches Debut Album "Nihilium"

London based, German classical composer BW Recknagel announces the launches of his Debut Album "Nihilum," a collection of mesmerizing Piano compositions, ranging from minimal to romantic. Performed by Russian Pianist Xenia Russo, it is an impressive recording and a powerful emotional musical statement. The Album is now available as download only under www.bwrecknagel.com. - June 20, 2009 - BW Recknagel

euNetworks Extends Ultra-low Latency Trading Platform to Four Equinix Datacentres in Europe

euNetworks Group Limited (SGX: H23.SI), has announced the availability of their new euTrade service to customers in Equinix’s Amsterdam (AM1), Frankfurt (FR2), London (LD4) and Paris (PA2) International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) datacentres. Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) is a provider of global datacentre services. The addition of the euTrade service, which offers specialist ultra-low latency, high availability connectivity, will provide Equinix customers with an additional choice of networks. - June 20, 2009 - euNetworks

French Property Exhibition to be Held at Olympia, London, 11-13 September 2009

Following on from May’s successful exhibition at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate, Archant Life France is pleased to announce the next French Property Exhibition, to be held at Olympia, London, 11-13 September 2009. - June 20, 2009 - Archant Life France

Just Touch and Go with Upgraded Striebig Vertical Panel Saws from TM Services Ltd.

Major improvements have been made to the popular Striebig Evolution and Control Series of vertical panel saws, improving their efficiency and making them even more attractive for use in the busiest of production environments. Launched at Ligna, both the upgraded Evolution and Control models now... - June 19, 2009 - TM Services Ltd

Gaelite Composite Signs in Better Shape with Striebig Panel Saws from TM Services Ltd.

Changing to a Striebig Vertical Panel Saw has help improve efficeinct at Irish sign manufacturer Gaelite. - June 19, 2009 - TM Services Ltd

Golden Stool PR to Help Maximise Publicity for Small Businesses in UK

Golden Stool Promotions, a new UK-based Public Relations and Event Management company, providing media and publicity solutions specifically designed for start-up and small businesses, has been officially launched. - June 19, 2009 - Golden Stool Promotions

EyeforTravel Positions Itself as the Beating Heart of Mobile in the Travel and Tourism Industry

EyeforTravel Research releases the Second volume of its Mobile Technology in travel report series as part of the Travel School of Mobile Educational Initiative. This free resource is focused on assisting travel and tourism to understand the potential impact of mobile on the travel buying cycle and the various technologies and solutions that are available to the industry. - June 19, 2009 - EyeforTravel Research

Clear Web Services Partners with Net 9 Design to Offer Web Site Design

Clear Web Services, the leading SEO and Web Optimisation Company based in Gloucestershire have partnered with Net9Design. - June 19, 2009 - Clear Web Services Ltd

Net Natives Starts Their New Flat Fee Recruitment Service. Will the Way Companies Recruit Ever be the Same Again?

Net Natives is leading the change in the UK recruitment industy with its low cost, flat fee recruitment service. The majority of jobseekers are using the internet as their primary source for searching for a job and Net Natives service fully utilises this. - June 19, 2009 - Net Natives