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nitenite cityhotels are about to give their guests a nice surprise. They’ve kept their ears to the ground and tuned into what their guests want, resulting in a plan that will keep everyone happy. - January 17, 2009 - nitenite cityhotels
Russell Bedford Names Sherif Dabbous as New Member Firm in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo audit, tax and consulting firm joins Russell Bedford global accounting group. - January 17, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Unique Gala Night in London Suggests Everything is Possible
An out of the ordinary Gala night where comedic ballet dancer Ian Archer-Watters performs his stunning piece The Swan, en pointe. - January 17, 2009 - WorldWrite
The Renewable Energy Centre Warns Against Runway Three at Heathrow
Transport Secretary, Jeff Hoon announced today that an additional runway and terminal at Heathrow could go ahead. The Renewable Energy Centre released a statement warning that the consequences of such a move could be catastrophic. Although not predicted to be in operation until 2020, the new... - January 17, 2009 - The Renewable Energy Centre
ECB Rate Cut Could 'Stimulate a Recovery" in Europe
As expected by analysts the European Central Bank has cut interest rates by 0.5% to just 2.0%, on the back of reports that the Euro Zone's economic slowdown could get worse than was previously thought. - January 17, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
New Insurance 4 Everyone Website Launched
Consumers with a conscience can now support any worthy cause when buying insurance cover with the arrival of ‘Socially Responsible Insurance’. Devised by www.insurance4everyone.co.uk, this innovative concept means the brand commits funds from every single insurance product sold,... - January 17, 2009 - The Wonderful Web Ltd
Social Gaming Popular Activity with Social Networks
The Social Networking World Forum – www.socialnetworking-forum.com - is announcing that game producers will demonstrate the multi-platform potential social gaming offers at the show. - January 17, 2009 - Social Networking World Forum
Prize Winning Horse Racing System Launched
The Racing Investors Club has been running a competition with a £1000 cash prize to find a profitable horse racing systems created by one of its members. That prize has now been won. - January 17, 2009 - Horse Racing Systems Online
Journey Kenya is the First Online Booking and Payment Service for Hotels and Lodges in Kenya, Resulting in a Fully Confirmed Reservation
From the shores of Lake Baringo to the snow peaks of Mt. Kenya, www.journeykenya.com offers unprecedented convenience, ease and value. With Journey Kenya, you are only 4 clicks away from the holiday of a lifetime. Journey Kenya is the first online booking and payment service for hotels and lodges... - January 16, 2009 - Journey Kenya
Infonetica Announce Launch of International Online GCP Network
Infonetica has recently added a new member to its family: the OnlineGCP international network for Good Clinical Practice certification. The launch of the network is aimed at delivering the same high-quality service the company is well known for, while making accessible to international clinical... - January 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Outskirts Press Announces Operation Oboe, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction/ Historical Book from Dumfries Author Miller Caldwell
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Operation Oboe by Miller Caldwell, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 paperback in the Fiction/ Historical category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail... - January 16, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Closure of Private Schools Due to Downturn is Increasing Enquiries for Short Term Full-Time Tutoring
Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, discusses this new trend in requests for full-time private tutors and outlines the implications for parents as short-term full-time tutor contracts can cause recruitment issues. - January 16, 2009 - Tutors International
Employment Offers in Financial Services Plummet to New Lows
A study by Powerchex reveals a record low in the number of employment offers made by financial services firms. - January 16, 2009 - Powerchex
Give a H.A.R.T on Valentine's Day to Help Charity
British Jewellery Designer Kleshna launches Hart2Hart Jewellery to inject funding into the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust. - January 16, 2009 - Kleshna 'Stealer Of Hearts' Ltd
Royalty Free Music Provider Launches Free Newsletter Focused at the Media Industry
Introducing a newsletter for the multimedia industry covering the area of music and voice over use. Aiming to help small and medium-sized businesses with free information and guidance from the experience of a leading UK royalty free music provider. - January 16, 2009 - Media Music Now
Antiques Dealers Find Silver Lining in Credit-Crunch Clouds
The current economic downturn has meant that many traditional investments such as equities and hedge funds are not only failing to provide investors with adequate returns, they’re becoming riskier too. As a result, many people are now turning their attention to other forms of investment, such... - January 15, 2009 - Conor Hannah
English Property Bargains Present Investment Opportunity
The English property market is offering an abundance of fantastic investment opportunities, according to an industry expert. Liam Bailey chief market analyst for property portal Property Abroad said: - January 15, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Czech Airlines is Preparing New Routes for Its Summer Flight Schedule
2009 could see the introduction of brand new routes to the summer flight schedule including many new destinations in Central Asia, reports Czech Airlines. - January 15, 2009 - Czech Airlines
Rental Market Reaches All Time High Across UK Cities
Grant Management has recorded 94% occupancy levels in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 96% in Dundee and 100% in Stirling. Grant Management says the rental market is the healthiest it has been in years as a result of better returns for landlords and for those who can afford to invest in a buy-to-let... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
Grant Management Reach Out to Students for Next Year
One of Scotland's leading property management firms will take part in a number of Student Accommodation Fairs across UK universities in the coming weeks. Starting with Birmingham this week, Grant Management will attend fairs in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham and... - January 14, 2009 - Grant Management
WaveMetrix Head Into New Year Full of Confidence After 50% Growth in 2008
In tough market conditions leading companies increasingly see online buzz research as a cost efficient alternative to traditional research methodologies. - January 14, 2009 - WaveMetrix
Employers Warned of Increasing Number of Dishonest Job Applications as NHS Director is Jailed for CV Exaggerations
A study by Powerchex found a rise in CV lies as the NHS’s pre-employment screening practices come under scrutiny after director jailed for CV exaggerations. - January 14, 2009 - Powerchex
Malaysia Property Currently a Favourable Purchase
The recent massive changes in global exchange rates have made Malaysia an even more favourable location to invest in for British buyers. - January 14, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Tourdust Launch: Bringing Inspiration to Authentic Travel
Tuesday 13th January, Tourdust, an online community marketplace for authentic travel experiences from passionate local operators, has launched in beta. - January 14, 2009 - Tourdust
UK Holidaymakers Escape Winter Blues by Jetting Off Abroad, Says Holidays-Direct.co.uk
In an effort to escape the post-Christmas winter blues many Britons are booking holiday breaks to sunny and far-flung holiday destinations says www.holidays-direct.co.uk. - January 14, 2009 - Midlands Co-operative Society
Top Business Consultants Explain How to Run a Relationship Marketing Campaign
According to leading business consultants, the new area of relationship marketing has great potential to provide businesses with a low cost, efficient method to market during the recession. In a new business TV show, several of these experts share their latest advice and insight into running a successful campaign. - January 13, 2009 - yourBusinessChannel
Two Dutch Heroes Highlighted in New Documentary
A documentary about two Dutch heroes has just been released by a U. K. based charity. - January 13, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
JCS Increase Online Valuation Services - New Connections with Zurich, AXA-Sunlife, Aegon-Scottish Equitable & The Hartford
In line with JCS’ policy of continually enhancing its feature set, they announce new connections with four more product providers, together with an enhancement to an existing provider’s service. This brings their number of automated valuation services up to 17. Electronic contract enquiry services are important to busy financial advisers as they save various time-consuming communications with providers - from making telephone calls to downloading files from extranets and rekeying data. - January 12, 2009 - JCS Advanced Financial Planning and Administration Software
Is Hair Loss Caused by Skull Expansion?
A new study suggests that people who agonize over hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) might actually have skull expansion (skull bone growth) to blame. A UK researcher has determined that men and women whose skull bones keep growing during adulthood are far more likely to develop hair thinning, hair loss and baldness. - January 12, 2009 - HairGrowthSOS.com
Bargain Barbados Properties from Property Abroad
Overseas Property Portal Property Abroad has announced the addition of some bargain properties in Barbados. They have Barbados properties, including apartments and villas starting from under £200,000. - January 11, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Trinity Mirror Launches New Platform for Regional Jobsites
Trinity Mirror has relaunched its network of local jobsites using a new platform developed by industry leaders Madgex. The new platform provides a range of new features including mini sites, enhanced recruiter branding, keyword sponsorship and a CV database. It will also enhance the usability and... - January 11, 2009 - Trinity Mirror plc
UK Digital Firms Combat Credit Crunch with Texas Trade Tour
35 of the UK's leading SMEs from the digital industry head to Austin, Texas on the Digital Mission to South by South West Interactive (SXSWi) from 12-18 March 2009, one of the world's leading conferences for emerging media. Established in 1994, the conference provides an opportunity for the Digital... - January 11, 2009 - Chinwag
Orlando Foreclosures Expo - Florida Repossession Properties
Foreclosure properties are in abundance in Florida; their coming back onto the market presents an array of bargains for the overseas property investor. - January 11, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Spanish Property Presents Bargains, Tenerife Growth Continues
Spanish property prices could drop by up to a fifth in the next year, according to market experts. - January 11, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Repossessed Spanish Property: Holiday Home Buyer and Investors Dream
Spanish property is currently offering many bargains, as the market crash causes prices to drop 16% with another 15% forecast for the coming year. - January 11, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
One Technologies Expands Into United Kingdom Credit Report and Identity Theft Prevention Markets
One Technologies, a leading U.S. based provider of online credit reporting, monitoring and identity theft prevention services, launches FreeCreditReport.co.uk—an innovative new website for residents of the United Kingdom. The latest economic news and identity theft statistics prove that... - January 10, 2009 - FreeCreditReport.co.uk
BioPortfolio’s Website Traffic Increases Over 500%
BioPortfolio, the leading careers, news and information resource for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, experienced dramatic growth in website traffic in 2008. According to Compete™ Inc., a website that offers competitive website traffic metrics, BioPorfolio’s traffic... - January 10, 2009 - BioPortfolio
Winter Meetings Find Tempting Treats on the Agenda at Five Lakes for January to April 2009
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa, Essex, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in South East England has launched Sweet Deal Meeting Packages, available for meetings held from January 1 to April 30; - January 10, 2009 - AB Hotels UK
Effective January 12th US Immigration Has More Regulations for Visitors from Visa Waiver Countries
Visiting the United States is not easy for everybody and one almost needs a manual to keep up with all the changes. ESTA [Electronic System for Travel Authorization] adds a new paragraph to the regulations for nationals of Visa Waiver countries. - January 09, 2009 - WorldWide-Press.com
Koh Phangan Property Investment
Koh Phangan, a small island in the gulf of Thailand offers some of the finest property investment opportunities on the global market, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad. Liam Bailey, chief market analyst for the firm said: - January 09, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Cheju – Broken Waves - Warm Melodic Electronic Music
Broken Waves is the third CD album by Boltfish Recordings co-owner Cheju (Wil Bolton), following on from previous full-length releases on Unlabel (Pica, 2006) and U-Cover (Diode, 2007). Cheju’s distinctive brand of warm, melodic and glitchy electronic music blends glowing analogue synth tones, deep layers of atmospheric textures and complex beatwork. - January 09, 2009 - Boltfish Recordings
G.A.P Adventures Announces Adventurous Partnership on Five Continents with STA Travel
G.A.P Adventures chosen by STA Travel as primary preferred global supplier of small group adventure experiences. - January 09, 2009 - G Adventures
UK-Based Skip Hire Gets a Brand New Look
As the UK Skip Hire industry marks the start of a new year, UK Skip Hire provider, Just Skips, celebrates the launch of a brand-new website. - January 09, 2009 - Just Skips
Mr. T: A Real Black Super Hero
With the outcome of the recent US elections, the time seems perfect for a real black super hero. British publisher Mohawk Media have answered this call with the worldwide launch of their graphic novel starring TV tough guy, Mr. T. Author Christopher Bunting says: “Since the announcement of... - January 09, 2009 - Mohawk Media
Fractional Property & Timeshare Consumer Magazine Officially Launches in Print
The new consumer magazine for existing owners and prospective buyers of leisure property products including overseas property, fractional ownership, timeshares and private residence clubs has now officially launched in print after a 6 month trial period online. - January 08, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd
Forget Forever Launches New Online Standing Order Service for Household Essentials
Forget Forever is an online retailer that provides a standing orders service for household essential products. Customers can choose from a range of leading brands in four main categories, for a range of products. Customers choose the products they want, in whatever quantity, to be delivered to their doorstep once a month. All orders are then dispatched every month automatically until the customer chooses otherwise. - January 08, 2009 - Forget Forever
Gilchrist Adds Sparkle to Asda Packs
Gilchrist, the branding and design implementation firm, has used a new technique to retouch the photography used on the packs for Asda's Christmas trifle range. The company went against tradition and added montage stars and sparkles into the final composition, rather than during the initial... - January 08, 2009 - Sun Branding Solutions
Credit-Crunch Should Boost Overseas Property Investment
With the credit-crunch still showing no signs of abating, it is time to restart the boom in overseas property investment, according to one industry expert. - January 08, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
World Bank Loan May Boost Polish Resale Market
The World Bank has agreed to give the Polish government the €975 million it asked for in the summer to help fund a series of fiscal reforms and wider economic changes aimed at improving conditions for businesses, develop more skilled workers and making public finances more efficient. The World Bank is also willing to send experts into Poland to help the government implement the changes. - January 08, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
South Koreans Snap Up Canada Property
The number of South Koreans buying homes in Canada doubled between June and July this year, and when figures are released for the final quarter a similar increases are expected. - January 08, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD