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Drink Beer for a Free Seat to the EPT from SunPoker.com
There may be plenty of ways to get to the Grand Final of the EPT in Monte Carlo, but there’s only one place in the world where you can get there from drinking beer. That’s right, from the same sick-o’s that brought you One Sick Promo and gave away 100 seats to the 2007 WSOP,... - August 04, 2007 - SunPoker.com
Aerotrim Wins £3.9M Order from UK MoD
Aerotrim (Warminster) Ltd has secured a £3.9M order for manufacturing insulation lining for MoD tentage used in field operations. - August 04, 2007 - Aerotrim Group
Wadsworth Appoints Two Business Development Directors
Distributor Further Enhances Its Tailored Approach to Client Service - August 04, 2007 - Wadsworth
New Maternity Legislation Prompts Employers to Think Twice About Recruiting Women
A new study published today shows that changes to maternity legislation, introduced from 1st April 2007, are resulting in an increased reluctance to employ women, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The independent research, commissioned by Citrix Online, a division of... - August 04, 2007 - Citrix Online
Selection Services Acquires Hotspot Solutions to Boost Wi-Fi Services and Support
Selection Services today announces that it has acquired Hotspot Solutions, a specialist provider of complete wireless access installations to public venues, commercial and educational premises and to private homes. - August 04, 2007 - Selection Services
A New Wave of Real Estate Investor Makes Homes Go Fast in Dubai
Popular overseas property portal HomesGoFast.Com has opened offices in Dubai to help cope with the demand it has from overseas buyers. Dubai is increasing in popularity with investors from the UK, India, Pakistan, Russia and the Middle East. The portal anticipates that investors from more conservative regions such as France will soon be getting involved in property investments offered by the portal. - August 03, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com
Image Playgrounds Revamp with a New Website
Image Playgrounds are an innovative company that manufactures Timber and Steel Playground Equipment. They provide play equipment that it not only Fun but also Educational. - August 03, 2007 - Headingley Web Design
Polar Launches New Range of Thermal Pallet Cover Systems
A range of thermal pallet cover systems is launched following extensive testing to protect pharmaceutical and perishable cargo. - August 03, 2007 - Polar Thermal Products Ltd
Freight Forwarders Urge Government to Add Cargo to Review of UK Border Security
BIFA, the trade association which represents the interests of Britain’s freight forwarding community, welcomes the Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s recent announcement of a review of the UK’s border security arrangements and commitment to a new unified border force at air and seaports. - August 03, 2007 - British International Freight Association
89% of Undisclosed Criminal Records Found on the CVs of Temporary Employees
Who is watching the temps? The Nation’s financial institutions may be exposing themselves to potential fraud when hiring temporary workers; a recent survey shows. The survey, which was conducted by City pre-employment screening firm Powerchex, reveals that 89% of undisclosed criminal... - August 03, 2007 - Powerchex
Mobile Gambling on the Increase in Britain
An increasing number of mobile gamblers start to eliminate “downtime” by taking to their mobiles when they can't get to their computer. - August 03, 2007 - Opiah Systems Ltd
Queen Musical, We Will Rock You, Premiers in York
When the rights to the ever popular west end musical, We will Rock you, were released earlier this year, Robert Readman, Artistic Director of York Stage Musicals jumped at the opportunity. Following last year’s sell-out production of West Side Story, YSM return to the Grand Opera House,... - August 03, 2007 - Headingley Web Design
The Construction Centre.co.uk Takes Practical Steps to Help UK Flood Victims
Following the devastating effects of recent rainfall across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, The Construction Centre has responded by compiling a practical and easy guide to coping with flood damage. - August 02, 2007 - The Construction Centre
New IECEx Intrinsic Safety Certification for the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter
The CR:110AIS doseBadge, the Intrinsically Safe Personal Noise Dosemeter from Cirrus Research plc, now has an IECEx Certification issued by SIMTARS (Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station) in Australia. - August 02, 2007 - Cirrus Research plc
depo Extends Opening Hours of Their Second Life Business Park
To cater for increased interest the park is now to be manned from 10am to 6pm UK time, with an additional shift run from 4pm to 6pm PDT. - August 01, 2007 - depo consulting ltd
A New Simple Sound Level Meter Meeting the Latest Standards from Cirrus Research plc
Cirrus Research plc introduce a new simple Sound Level Meter that is the ideal tool for basic noise level testing. - August 01, 2007 - Cirrus Research plc
Bumrats.com Trials Health Tourism in Eastern Europe
Bumrats.com has just launched its new “Relaxation Spa Break” deal for Piestany, Slovakia, a well known spa town close to Bratislava. - August 01, 2007 - BumRats Limited
Cargowise Edi and Agency Sector Management (UK) Announce Collaboration Agreement
CargoWise edi - www.cargowise.com - award winning provider of global integrated forwarding and logistics software solutions, has signed a collaboration agreement with Agency Sector Management (UK) - www.asm.org.uk - the UK’s leading developer of customs brokerage software and first class support for UK freight forwarders and shippers. - August 01, 2007 - Agency Sector Management (UK) Ltd
Portakabin Provides Revolutionary Modular Office Accommodation, Ultima Vision, in Just Ten Weeks
The Portakabin one-stop-shop service answered a manufacturing company’s urgent need for a temporary office solution, by providing a two-storey modular building, on time on budget in under 10 weeks. Portakabin managed all elements of the project from start to finish, from the groundworks, through to installing a Portakabin AirCare climate control system. - August 01, 2007 - Portakabin
Personallyyours.co.uk Latest Stock Offers
Great deals on Personallyyours.co.uk owned private number plates. Prices are guaranteed to be the lowest around and cannot be purchased cheaper anywhere else. These number plates start at only £199. http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/car-registrations-stock.htm - July 31, 2007 - Personally Yours Registrations
Launch of New Business That Incorporates Three of the Most Exciting Phenomena on the Internet
uVme are the first company ever to launch a business that encapsulates Online Games Entertainment, Social Networking using Web 2.0, and a new way of Network Marketing. - July 31, 2007 - uVme Net Games
Buzz Properties Offers Free Flights
North East based Buzz Properties is taking the stress out of the property market, by giving free flights for every property advertised on BuzzProperties.co.uk. - July 30, 2007 - Buzz Properties
CRM Specialists Offer Free Strategic Assessment of Businesses
Concentrix Ltd, a leading UK independent Customer Relationship Management (CRM) specialist, is offering free strategic-level assessments of businesses and their IT infrastructure. The assessments will identify how individual businesses could be improved using modern CRM technologies. They will... - July 28, 2007 - Concentrix Ltd
Trade A Favour Launches Unique New Service
Based on the premise that virtually everybody uses the question; "Can you do me a favour?” Tradeafavour.net has launched a platform for Internet users to ask others to "do me a favour." - July 28, 2007 - Trade A Favour Ltd
British International Freight Association Names New Director General
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Peter Quantrill as its new Director General to succeed Colin Beaumont. - July 28, 2007 - British International Freight Association
New Mother Sets Up Online Store to Sell Stylish and Practical Eco Fashion
New mother, Swee Whitehouse, does not think it is enough her family is switching to a more sustainable lifestyle. She is on a mission to convert the world to eco fashion. - July 28, 2007 - Green Trading
Piran Partners Optimises MVNO Relationships
Piran Partners LLP, a leading provider of professional services to the wireless (mobile) telecommunications industry. Piran Partners VPP(tm) is a proven framework designed to enable third parties to quickly obtain MVNO agreements with wireless carriers (mobile operators) and to enable wireless carriers (mobile operators) to optimise the MVNO selection and delivery process. - July 28, 2007 - Piran Partners LLP
SendUsPacking.com Helps Honeymooners Go Further
Cotswold-based company announces the release of SendUsPacking.com, the user-friendly online travel gift list. - July 27, 2007 - SendUsPacking
'Shock Treatment' is Grievous Bodily Harm
“Electroconvulsive therapy should not be an option in the mental health bill,” says watchdog. - July 27, 2007 - CCHRUK
New ISP Jungle Broadband Beats the War Drums
Partners with Tiscali UK, for unlimited 8Mb Broadband. Forms first ever rentalised online bond with TAS Books 2 (a division of Sage) as part of content offering. Company headed by Hugh Logan, formerly of Your Communications. Joint Venture signed with Formjet plc and associated brands (including the new Office in a Box solution). Business service launched today priced £54.99 pm. Residential service to launch Q3 2007. - July 27, 2007 - Jungle247.com
Organic Baby Clothes Are on the Must-Have List for Concerned Parents
Award-winning children’s clothes designer and retailer, Vertbaudet, report that the popularity of their organic baby clothes range has exceeded expectations. - July 27, 2007 - Vertbaudet
Lighter Life to be Featured on www.fathappens.com: Anne Diamond’s Website Designed to Help People Take Control of Their Weight
LighterLife, (www.lighterlife.com) a leading provider of weight-loss and weight-management programmes, announced today that it is to be featured on the website www.fathappens.com. The website, which has 10,000 members worldwide is organised by TV’s Anne Diamond and is designed to offer... - July 27, 2007 - LighterLife
BritishConcerts.com - Low Ad Rates for Limited Time
BritishConcerts.com, one of Britain's fastest growing Box Office web sites, has introduced a new, low-priced ratecard effective until August 31st 2007. - July 26, 2007 - BritishConcerts.com
Rumah Has It: A Luxury Ethical Council to be established
Rumah London, a luxury ethical homeware brand has plans to develop a “Luxury Ethical Council” representing the policies of ethical designers and brand owners in partnership with high quality craftsmanship in less developed economies to compete in the luxury world market. The primary... - July 26, 2007 - Rumah London
Don’t Take Any Risks with Your Network, Urges Wadsworth
Wadsworth, one of the UK’s leading distributors of networking and cabling products, is urging flood-damaged businesses to thoroughly test their network infrastructure before reconnection to avoid costly network degradation, failure of key applications and potential network meltdown. To help... - July 26, 2007 - Wadsworth
The Construction Centre.co.uk Supports Federation of Master Builders Lobby on Planning White Paper
The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) lobby against the government regarding the proposals laid out in Mays planning white paper, affecting loft conversions and roof extensions. - July 26, 2007 - The Construction Centre
Ying Hart Joins Russell Bedford's Boston Firm as Human Resources Manager
Russell Bedford International's Boston member firm, Rucci Bardaro & Barrett, has recruited Ying Hart for the newly created position of Human Resources Manager. - July 26, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
The Market Punter on a Shaw Thing
A regular punter with BetOnMarkets.com has just won money on 10 gambles in a row, netting him a 74 percent return on his money. The clever man in question, Matthew Shaw, who, as well as being a full-time trader also works for market tipster fleet street publications, says: I've got a couple more that are looking good, so that'll make 12. I've got a new strategy.” - July 26, 2007 - Regent Markets (Malta) Ltd
The Renewable Energy Centre Disappointed with Go-Ahead for Thames Water Desalination Plant
The Renewable Energy Centre today joins many environmental groups in the opposition against plans for the £200 million Thames Water desalination plant, when a third of their water supply is currently being lost through leakages. - July 26, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Pregnancy Health & Fitness Guide eBook Released
Purple Onions Launches its First eBook: Fitness Designed for a Healthy Pregnancy - July 26, 2007 - Purple Onions
97% of People Want to Keep Their Digital Photos for Life But Risk Loss Through Obsolescence or Failure of Online Services
Most people wish to keep their photos and their records for lifetime or even generations, yet many appear less unconcerned about the fact that in a few years' time current devices and on-line services may no longer be in use, and even the file formats might not be supported. Others, are worried – even Microsoft can offer no guarantee. Old fashioned printed books and documents, such as those offered by OPUSalbums.com are still best for archives. They are much easier to produce now. - July 24, 2007 - OPUS Albums (div of Ink Cartridge Technologies Ltd)
IDIP Provides Assurances for Investors and Agents in Many Countries
New legal product aimed at assisting international real estate investors appears to be the answer in giving consumers due diligence when buying property abroad. - July 24, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com
SN 07 Number Plates Banned in Edinburgh
Carreg.co.uk goes the extra mile for their customers. While some number plates are being banned, Carreg.co.uk will work harder to help their customers get their number. http://www.carreg.co.uk - July 24, 2007 - Carreg
Steroid Use in Golf?
Leading UK sports performance psychology therapist and twice World Powerlifting Champion, Emma James, dismisses claims that professional players are using steroids. - July 23, 2007 - Emma James Training and Therapy
Willow Wood Letterpress Unveils the Latest Additions to Its Product Range
The UK’s leading letterpress wedding stationery manufacturer has delivered two more products to increase the popular range. Joan Bruce reaffirmed the company’s commitment to customer service and high quality products adding that “choice is a vital part in any quality service.” - July 22, 2007 - Willow Wood
Dog Lovers Reap Reward for Inviting Friends to Dating Site
The leading dating site for dog lovers has now decided to reward its members for inviting their friends to their own social network. DogLover.biz founder Derek Collinson said "We have a scheme already in place for rewarding affiliates so we thought why not use the same scheme to reward our... - July 22, 2007 - Doglover.biz
Free-Research.com Launches the World’s Largest Repository of Free Market and Company Information
Free Research has launched a new market research website which provides free company and market information to all registered subscribers covering 27 industry sectors from Automotive to Travel in virtually all the world's countries. The world's largest repository of free market and company information providing users access to comprehensive market reports, 10ks, 20fs, company annual reports, country reports, market insights, and association lists. - July 22, 2007 - Free-Research.com
whichfranchise Introduces Video Advertising
Named again in this year’s bfa/Natwest franchise survey as “a useful source of franchise information”, whichfranchise.com is looking to maintain this position by providing potential franchises with more detailed franchise information via the medium of video. Franchisors on... - July 22, 2007 - whichfranchise.com
Warsaw Audit Firm, Misters Audytor, Joins Russell Bedford Global Network
The worldwide Russell Bedford audit and consulting organisation has announced the appointment of Misters Audytor Sp. z o.o. as its Polish member firm. Misters Audytor Sp. z o.o. is a two-partner, Warsaw-based audit and consulting practice, originally founded in 1991 by Barbara... - July 22, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Is Having Dental Treatment Under General Anaesthetic Really a Soothing Option?
One in four people in the UK feel anxious about going to the dentist, according to a survey by the British Dental Association. - July 21, 2007 - Hungarian Dental Travel Limited