Daily Archives: June 19, 2012

Consumer Services, Financial, Internet & Online, Real Estate

Bower Welcomes the ReLaunch of SHIP

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Bower Retirement Services, winners of the 2011 Equity Release Awards, welcome the relaunch of Safe Home Income Plans (‘SHIP’) as The Equity Release Council (The Council). Bower welcome also the decision of the trade body to broaden its membership to include financial advisers, solicitors, surveyors and other interested parties.

SHIP was established in 1991 by the major product providers as the body to safeguard the interests of consumers entering into equity release plans. Over the past 20 years, SHIP has been very successful in improving the reputation of equity release and in promoting consumer awareness of the products available. The main focus of the Equity Release Council will be to protect consumers and increase education, awareness and understanding of how equity release works, the options available and the consumer safeguards that are in place.

Geoff Charles, Managing Director of Bower commented:

“We welcome the new organisation and look forward to joiningand supporting the Equity Release Council. The changes are excellent news for elderly homeowners who are seeking to release capital from their homes in order to raise a lump sum and/or to supplement their retirement income. The extension of the membership and SHIP standards to all participants in the sector will strengthen consumer confidence and reinforce the message that equity release plans are now mainstream retirement products.”

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Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Carrentals.co.uk Advises Olympics Fans to Book Summer Car Hire Soon

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Leading online car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk has issued a warning to travellers heading to the UK for the Olympic Games this summer – book your car hire soon. The website has seen a steep rise in bookings for Olympics car hire recently and predicts that prices and availability will continue to be impacted.

Carrentals.co.uk reports that demand is up for car hire around the Olympic Games this summer, meaning that prices are rising too as supply shortens. As such the website has issued a warning to travellers – that they need to book their Olympics car hire as soon as possible. The site is currently home to deals such as car hire from London Gatwick Airport from only £14 per day.**

Carrentals.co.uk has more than 5 years’ experience in helping people compare all the best car hire deals around, from all the top names in the sector. As thousands of people prepare to head to London for the 2012 Olympic Games, Carrentals.co.uk can help them to get around on a budget – with deals such as car hire from just £16 per day from Heathrow Airport*.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, commented, “We always like to try and offer people the best advice on car hire ahead of major events, and for the Olympics this year advance booking is essential. Car hire prices and availability are both still very likely to change between now and the start of the Games.”

The Carrentals.co.uk service compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

*Price correct at time of writing for 1 week car hire from July 26th for rentals collected at Heathrow Airport.

**Price correct at time of writing 1 week car hire from July 26th for rentals collected at Gatwick Airport.

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Entertainment

Lucky Kat TV.com Wins Coveted Mom’s Choice Award® and Named among Best In Family-Friendly Products (or Services)

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The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) is a highly coveted international awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality and family-friendly media, products and services.

Tempe, AZ, June 19, 2012 – The Mom’s Choice Awards® has named Lucky Kat TV.com, an interactive website designed to empower creativity and self-esteem in children ages Kindergarten through 6th grades, among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.

The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) is a highly coveted international awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality and family-friendly media, products and services. Lucky Kat TV is thrilled to stand among the many excellent choices for children endorsed by the MCA!

An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others.

Tammy Schroeder, President at LKTV Productions, said, “We are truly honored to receive the Mom’s Choice Award. As an edutainment site, we strive to maintain the appropriate balance between fun and educational. No one cares more about that balance than mom and her circle of experts. Their stamp of approval is one of the highest compliments we could ever receive.”

MCA judges are bound by a strict code of ethics, which ensures expert and objective analysis free from any manufacturer association. The evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

To be considered for an award, entries are matched to judges in the MCA database. Judges perform a thorough analysis and submit a detailed assessment. Results are compiled and submitted to the MCA Executive Committee for final approval.

The end result is a list of the best in family-friendly media, products and services that parents and educators can feel confident in using.

For more information on the awards program and the honorees, visit MomsChoiceAwards.com. For more information on Lucky Kat TV.com visit LuckyKatTV.com

Lucky Kat TV.com is an “edutainment” gaming and video website designed to entertain children in a safe and creative environment. Kids are encouraged to unleash the power of their imagination to create video content to share with their peers around the world.  In addition to reinforcing fundamental academics through Standards based games and activities, Lucky Kat TV.com also teaches children critical thinking skills through “Lucky Kat’s 4 Steps to Success.” In 2012, Lucky Kat TV.com won the coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) seal of approval. Visit Lucky Kat TV online at http://luckykattv.com

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Travel

Toronto Limo Services that Meet all your Needs

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May 25,2012 – When looking for Toronto limo services, there is no question you need quality services for your money. Whether you are looking for party bus Toronto or Wedding Limo Toronto, Avenue Road Limo has the ability of meeting your needs to perfection.

Avenue Road Limo is committed to delivery of quality Toronto Limo services and this has been clearly witnessed by the advancements they have made. They are proud to introduce you to the best of party bus Toronto. Spotting some of the latest party bus models, the services they offer include night out, proms, airport run, weddings and any other event you intend to make memorable. Regardless of the event or need for the party bus Avenue Road Limo ensures that professional service is delivered and your needs are met to perfection.

With a team of dedicated appointment coordinators, details about your event are noted down for the purpose of ensuring that the limo is availed in time. Avenue Road Limo takes all the necessary precautions to ensure that the party bus you hire is the one you get in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises or inconveniences. Avenue Road Limo has a fleet of the party bus Toronto available and by looking at these, it is easier to settle on one that meets your party needs. Weddings are supposed to be memorable events and the inclusion of wedding limo Toronto on the services offered by Avenue Road Limo is another aspect that makes it one of the most reliable Toronto limo services providers.

They give you the opportunity to travel in style during your special day and comfort is also assured. In addition to this, they offer competitive and affordable prices for the wedding limo Toronto. In this case, you can get some of the best stretch limos that have the latest features and technology that makes your day memorable.  Exceptional customer service that transcends quality standards is what defines the Toronto limo services offered by this company. For the purpose of ensuring that clients also get an idea of what they are signing up for, Avenue Road Limo makes it possible for clients to view the limo in advance. It is this aspect that by large, makes it one of the trusted service providers.

Whatever the occasion might be you can rest assured that Avenue Road Limo has the capability of meeting these needs. They give you the opportunity to select a limo that meets your needs and at the end of the day, whether you need a wedding limo Toronto or a party bus Toronto, they can meet this need. Getting in touch with them is easy and this is because you can do it by mail or phone. In addition to this, you can complete the booking of Toronto limo services online.

Website: http://www.avenueroadlimo.com/partybuslimo.php

001,John Street,
Queen St West,
Toronto
Canada (M4B 1B3)
+1 102 003 1010

About Avenue Road Limo
It is a family owned and operated company with dedicated and experienced drivers that make your special event one of the most memorable and unforgettable events. Their sole purpose and drive is to provide quality Toronto limo services and the best fleet of party bus Toronto or wedding limo Toronto.

Technology

Asterisk Softswitch and VoIP softphone is highly Significant

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Softswitch is a software communication process that generally involves voice communication through a series of networks. These are gateways that help to interact with the use of different protocols and software. VoIP is the best possible way through which communication has become so easier. It is a hardware based system that allows us to interact leaving behind the traditional technique of processing a call.  It has also given a new direction to the business organization to flourish and create their own application that enables the organization to communicate with their clients and proceed with the business dealings. It has two primary levels: Firstly, it is telecommunication software that is used to connect calls through the use of internet. Secondly, it is an open gateway that allows media services to exchange service creation.
There are certain features of Asterisk softswitch:
•Functions related to call handling: Asterisk has the ability to handle the general call functions like call hold, call receiving, terminating a call, call waiting etc.
•Monitoring a call: This function is generally not available in our traditional phones. Asterisk enables an administrator to listen to calls and in case if there is any message of higher priority then they can easily interrupt the call and inform the person who is on another call.
•Recording the call details: It has an in built system through which it can record the calls and the duration spends on each call. It is being then exported in a file format to the administrator to monitor the call.
•Simple conference: It is possible to make conference call by keeping a person in hold and making a call to another number.
There are also other applications available in the market that has made our calling processes simpler and cheaper. VoIP Softphone  is a kind of software application that can only function if you possess VoIP phone system. This application can easily be downloaded from your internet and later you can use it in your PC, laptops and even in your smartphones. It is a unique process through which you can make and receive calls and can reduce the mobile phone bills. This application consists of certain features like:
•Call Recording
•Speed Dialing
•Application phonebook easily accessible.
It is an inexpensive way to process a call. It is one of the best possible techniques to improve the productivity and the most practical solution.
You can always contact Diana Dolson for more detail.

Contact:
Diana Dolson
Email-exlinteractive1@gmail.com
India.

Business

Park Smart with LAX Auto Airport Parking

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25.5.12 Recently, various media outlets have been warning the public about rising airfare in the next few months. With budgets already tight, those expecting to fly soon will

need to save money elsewhere. Perhaps one of the most overlooked travel expenses is airport parking
.
While driving to the airport is convenient, finding the right parking service can seem daunting. The most common airport parking concerns for travelers, especially frequent

travelers, are affordability and car safety. At the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there are several private parking services to choose from however; only one offers

the most affordable rates with a level of security and service that exceeded expectations.LAX Auto Airport Parking, a BBB accredited business located minutes from the airport
,
has been serving travelers for over 35 years. Their well-lit indoor parking facility is staffed 24 hours a day, which provides peace of mind for travelers regardless of their trip’s duration.

LAX Auto Airport Parking is also very affordable, providing competitive short-term rates and convenient flat rate pricing for long-term parking. This parking service also accepts coupons and discounts from other competitors in the area, making

LAX Auto Airport Parking the obvious choice for travelers on a budget. In addition to their great rates, secure facility and conveniently located LAX Parking
, LAX Auto Airport

Parking also offer several unique amenities and services that cannot be matched by other airport parking services.

These features include, complete car washing & waxing, car detailing, wheel & chrome polishes, tire service, alignments, brakes & battery service, oil changes, engine tune-ups, shuttles leaving every 5-10 minutes, and a convenient on-site cafeteria which is an excellent alternative to expensive airport food.

LAX Auto Airport Parking goes the extra mile to provide affordable parking without

compromising quality. For more information on LAX Auto Airport Parking rates and services please call (310) 640-1111 or visit autoairport.com.

Technology

Web Development Company and Information Technology Firms plays a Major Role in Every Business

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Technology now plays an essential part in every human’s life. It is true that without the help of technology we may not be able to proceed and achieve success in our business. It is quite convincing that every innovative technology plays a crucial role in our life. It has made our life easier and simpler as we can even manage our work from anywhere and at any point of time. It is a comfortable way to manage the work. Internet is the first and foremost criteria that take your business to the next level. As the use of internet is tremendous, your business should also have an online presence so that you can easily reach your potential customers.
It is the duty of a web development company to create an identity of your business in the world of internet. But there are wide number of development companies available in the market and each and everybody consider themselves as the best. It is your responsibility to choose a company that will definitely meet the needs and create a positive online presence. You should firstly go for a market research and find out which company has the capability to handle the project. There are companies that offer cost effective solution while fulfilling all your business requirements.
Information technology firm is a subset of the development company. These firms are responsible for developing, designing, testing and implementing the software and hardware application. IT professionals are highly in demand and they helps to improve the visibility and create awareness among the people and generate more business. These professionals are in responsible of developing software, managing of data, networking and looking after the administration of the entire system. They give you the opportunity to penetrate into a new market and target your customers while attracting them with your website and making them aware of your business objectives.
IT industry is booming and it is the most preferred sector. They highly focus on the future technologies and try to bring into focus some innovative solution that might make our work much easier. While hiring a company you will surely notice that a reputed organization will update you on the status of your project and coordinate with you on regular intervals so that they can successfully complete the project. They will also develop your site keeping in mind the SEO prospect so that your site can easily gain online visibility and can generate more revenues through it.
You can always contact Diana Dolson for more detail.
Contact Details-
Compvue India Pvt. Ltd.
5, II Floor, STPI Building,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani,
Chennai – 600113 |
Phone:+91 (44) 39103622 Extn: 120
website-http://www.compvue.com/

Business, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Pharmaceuticals

Mettler-Toledo India Unveils New Meters for Liquid Density & Refractive Index Useful for Flavours & Fragrances Measurement

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Mumbai, 24th May, 2012: Mettler-Toledo India, a wholly subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo Inc (NYSE: MTD), announced the launching of its new LiquiPhysics™ Excellence instruments in India for density and refractive index determinations within the flavours and fragrances.

 

The new LiquiPhysics™ Excellence density and refractometers are simple to operate, sophisticated and versatile making them the ideal tools to deal easily with the high variety of products and parameters in the flavours and fragrances industry environment.

 

The One ClickTM user interface allows quick, simple and direct access to all routine tasks and provides clear user information with easy shortcut buttons to start routine tasks immediately. Every operator has a personalized home screen, shortcuts and operation language. A unique product/method concept fulfils even the most particular requirements without having to alter any settings.  Powerful sampling and automation units can completely automate measurement and cleaning procedures whilst sophisticated barcode functions conveniently input sample data and automatically ensure the right measurement method is always chosen.

 

The highly flexible concept, with full modularity, protects investments and facilitates the combination of density with refracto- colour-and/or pH-meters. This supports the simple expansion of measuring systems as and when additional needs arise enabling the simultaneous determination of multiple parameters. A smooth and seamless LIMS/SAP integration with LabX™ PC software organizes comprehensive sample lists containing all relevant data in order to fully automate quality control processes.

 

“The New LiquiPhysics™ instruments set a new standard in quality control of liquids. One can easily get all the required information such as pH, refractive Index, density and color at one glance by automation” said Mr. Pradeep Palshikar, Business Manager- AnaChem, Mettler-Toledo India.

 

Complete and secure traceability is only a click away with LabX™ PC software in order to easily, yet fully, comply with the many regulatory demands facing the flavour and fragrance industry. User identification and access control is performed in a most secure and fast way with biometric identification via a finger print reader. Sophisticated barcode functions quickly and conveniently input sample data and automatically ensure the right measurement method is always chosen. Comprehensive test and error detection functions, along with automatic adjustment verifications, offer tight security ensuring the instruments consistently provide precise results.

 

 

About Mettler-Toledo India:

 

Mettler-Toledo India Pvt. Ltd., a wholly subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo Inc. (NYSE: MTD), started its operations in India in 1998. With its base in Mumbai and eleven branches across India, Mettler-Toledo India is a leading player catering to the demand of Indian industries for high-technology precision and analytical instruments used in various labs and automation processes.

 

Mettler-Toledo Inc. is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The Company also holds top-three market positions in several related analytical instruments markets and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, METTLER TOLEDO is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of metal detection systems used in production and packaging. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found on its website www.mt.com/liquiphysics

 

 

 

 

 

For more details, contact:

Sanjiv Arora

sanjiv@deeshapr.com

+91-22-32713357

Deesha Communications

http://www.deeshapr.com

Consumer Services

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Automotive

Mods4cars SmartTOP Convertible Top controller for BMW Z4 Roadster Available This June

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The aftermarket SmartTOP convertible top add-on module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars will be available for E85 chassis BMW Z4 Roadster models in June of this year. It allows opening and closing of the top while driving at slow speeds as well as operation of the top from the original factory remote fob while adding one-touch operation to both. With the addition of this latest product, Mods4cars now offers a top module for both Z4 models, E85 and E89.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), June 18th, 2012 — Just in time for this year’s top-down season the new SmartTOP controller module by Mods4cars ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) for the BMW Z4 Roadster E85 will be available this June, adding convenience to the operation of the electric top mechanism: The module allows use of the factory remote fob to raise or lower the top without a need to reprogram key fobs or vehicle electronics.

Additionally, the top can be operated with a single touch of a button, while the car is in motion at speeds of up to 40 km/h (~28mph). It is not necessary any more to stop and pull over, the car will be used more frequently with the top down.

“We are pleased to announce the availability of this latest product to all BMW Z4 Roadster owners who stayed loyal to their E85 model through the years.” says PR manager Sven Tornow. The module also adds a couple of bonus features like individual, independent remote control of the windows or a quick way to disable the entire module while retaining all user configuration settings.

Thanks to the standard USB port found on all SmartTOP modules, this module too profits from the outfit’s free firmware update program and module configuration software. A custom designed wire-in harness as well as a USB cord are part of the kit. No wires need to be cut during installation, the kit is easily installed or removed by anyone with minimal understanding of electrical wiring.

In June of this year this new SmartTOP module ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) will complete the series for Z4 Roadsters. Mods4cars now offers one kit for each of the car’s chassis versions E85 and E89. The kit for E85 can be pre-ordered effective immediately for 209 Euros + tax.

SmartTOP kits are available for: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

A demonstration of the product can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LrUb1JwaFU

Further details and purchasing information: http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com