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Brits Taking Late Ski Breaks Offered Car Hire from Just £20* a Day with eRentals.co.uk

Tourists are taking advantage of heavy recent snows on the slopes of Europe and North America and heading away for late ski breaks this year. To help people get more for their money leading online car hire specialist eRentals.co.uk has rental deals from just £20* a day available.

The leading car rental website is this week offering ski fans cheap rental deals around the world, with deals to be had from £20* a day from Salzburg and Innsbruck Airports, £21* a day in Aspen, £23* a day from Banff Airport and £21* a day in Salt Lake City.

Briony Fairbairn, spokesperson for eRentals.co.uk, says: “The great recent snow levels in popular ski destinations throughout Europe and North America are seeing many Brits book themselves late ski trips this year.”

“We recommend that anyone heading for the slopes have a look at the weather and ski conditions before they travel to know what they are in for on arrival.”

“We’re also advising people who are making for the slopes to plan ahead and book things like winter tyres and snow chains well in advance. Some ski fans don’t do this and are then disappointed when they arrive to find none in stock at their rental provider’s office.”

eRentals.co.uk Top Ski Destinations –

1. Aspen
2. Banff
3. Salt Lake City
4. Salzburg
5. Innsbruck

To compare the latest ski deals visit www.erentals.co.uk *Prices are based on seven-day rental from 12 March 2012 and are subject to change.

eRentals.co.uk is a specialist car hire company, providing car rental in over 12,000 locations around the World. Committed to finding its customers the best prices, eRentals.co.uk offers a quick and easy search of the latest offers, including car hire Portugal deals and pick up locations for Madeira car hire.

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Money Off Family Fun Days for Spring with New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Offers

Family days out this spring can be had on a budget thanks to the latest money-saving offers made available by retail deals specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The voucher codes website, which gets updated in real time to ensure accuracy, this week offers new deals redeemable at Cineworld, Thorpe Park and Alton Towers.

Taking in a new movie is always a fun day out for kids of all ages, and this week DiscountVouchers.co.uk is offering the latest new cinema vouchersfor saving at Cineworld. With mums and dads needing to make the most of their budgets the voucher codes site can help them save in the shape of deals like watch unlimited movies from just £14.99 per month and don’t miss a flick with the Cineworld Unlimited Card.

Theme parks and big rollercoasters are always popular with kids all over the UK, and this spring mums and dads can treat them to a day out at a top amusement park on a budget through DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The latest Thorpe Park vouchers sourced by the voucher codes site includes deals like Save Up To £18 When You Book As Group Of 10 Or More Online and FASTRACK TICKETS From As Little as £4.50.

Another example of the big name theme parks for which DiscountVouchers.co.uk sources new money saving deals is Staffordshire’s famous Alton Towers. Thanks to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk being updated in real time consumers can always browse the newest deals all the time – including Alton Towers discount vouchers such as Save Over 25% Online when you book 7 days in advance and Save 10% when you buy Merlin Annual Pass online.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Treating the kids to days out at top attractions can make a dent in the average family budget, so we’re pleased to help our users out with these new deals. Cineworld, Thorpe Park and Alton Towers are great places to have a fun family day out this spring.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

 

Parcel2Go Highlights The Importance Of Offering A Variety Of Shipping Options On eBay

One of the UK’s leading online parcel delivery services has stressed how important it is for UK businesses to make sure they are appealing to as wide a group of online consumers on eBay as possible.

Bolton-based Parcel2Go made the call following an interview given to the Daily Telegraph by the online auction and retail giant’s president of global marketplaces this week. Devin Wenig told the newspaper the UK had now become eBay’s fastest-growing marketplace, highlighting the fact that the British site receives visits from 17 million unique users every month, with sellers listing 40 million products.

Parcel2Go marketing director Richard Mercer said the news highlights just how important it is for businesses using eBay to ensure that they are doing everything possible to attract customers.

He said: “The popularity of eBay is something that all businesses should be looking to take advantage of. E-commerce is continuing to grow at a staggering pace and companies should be trying to maximise their exposure to potential customers.

“On eBay, one way of doing this is by offering a wide range of shipping options to customers as this will ensure that listings appeal to as wide a range of people as possible. For example, by offering international shipping options through international courier firms you are going to suddenly make your products available to a whole swathe of new customers.”

In his interview, Mr Wenig also highlighted the increasing role that mobile is playing, describing its growth as “exponential”. He said one item per second is now purchased through a mobile device.

“Smartphone usage is spreading rapidly and as more consumers get access to sites such as eBay while they’re on the move, sales will naturally increase. We want as many businesses as possible to benefit from this opportunity,” added Richard.

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Cheap Car Hire Prices for Spring Getaways Sourced by Carrentals.co.uk

Carrentals.co.uk, the award-winning car hire price comparator, can t his spring help UK tourists save money when heading away for some sun in Cyprus or for a long weekend in the Lake District. Thanks to the new bargain car hire prices available on the website, Brits can rent a car for their holiday more cheaply than ever.

UK tourists can head off on spring holidays to Cyprus thanks to budget airlines offering cheap flights to the popular island. The Cypriot beaches are a hugely popular draw for Brits during the spring and Carrentals.co.uk can help travellers source the best value Cyprus car hire around

right now – deals currently start as low as £5 per day*.

Since the service launched over 5 years ago Carrentals.co.uk has grown a loyal user base thanks to its offering car hire savings in more than 15,000 resorts and cities around the world. This week the site has also sourced new car hire Manchester deals to help people save on long weekends away in the UK – prices currently start at just £14 per day**.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says, “On the back of another chilly winter many Brits immediately turn their thoughts to getting away for a break somewhere in the spring. To help people get more for their money while travelling we have sourced some fantastic new prices for renting a car in Cyprus or Malaga – backed by the reassurance of renting from a famous name rental provider.”

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

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Stellar Phoenix releases SQL Recovery V4

Software to repair severely damaged MS SQL server database that is now enhanced with upto 15% faster scanning engine.

Edison, NJ, February 22nd, 2012: Stellar Data Recovery a landmark for data recovery products and services today announced the release of Stellar Phoenix SQL Recovery version 4; software that repairs corrupt or damaged Microsoft SQL Server database (.mdf & .ndf) files in a safe and non-destructive manner. The new version is updated with features such as upto 15% faster scanning engine, improved support for SQL Server 2008 R2, full support for NDF Files and detailed preview.

“Database corruption is one of the biggest nightmares in the life of a Database administrator that can occur due scenarios like improper shutdown of SQL Server, sudden application exit or virus attack. It not only puts the data at risk, also threatens to take a toll on businesses and revenues. Stellar Phoenix SQL Recovery software is a complete solution that can deal with all possible instances of SQL Server failure and recovers the components from any damage either in .mdf or .ndf file.” said Mr. Sunil Chandna, CEO Stellar Data Recovery.

Stellar Phoenix SQL Recovery v4 uses powerful algorithms to perform thorough scan, gives an option of selective recovery, and repairs all your SQL Server Tables, Views, User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Rules and Indexes. Additionally you can try the software available in a free download version to scan the damaged SQL databases and preview all the recoverable objects. Stellar Phoenix supports MS SQL Server 2008 R2, 2008, 2008*64, 2008 Express, 2005, 2005*64, Express, 2000, 2000*64, 7.0 and mixed formats.

Pricing and Availability

Stellar Phoenix SQL Recovery Version 4.0 is available for immediate download and is available at a starting price point of $349.

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Sophisticated VoIP Service and Provider Hosting

VoIP – the communication system, providing the transmission of voice signals over the Internet or any other IP-based networks. The signal is transmitted over a communication channel in a digital form and, as a rule, before sending the converted (compressed) in order to remove redundancy.

Voice and video calls through computer networks has become popular throughout the world since the beginning of the XXI century and is now widely used by private users and the corporate sector. The use of IP-telephony systems allows telecom operators to significantly reduce the cost of calls (especially international), and integrate telephony services with the Internet, to provide intelligent services.

VoIP technology realizes the problem and solutions that are using technology to implement PSTN will be more difficult or more expensive. Ability to transmit more than one telephone call within the high-speed telephone connection. Therefore, VoIP technology is used as a simple way to add extra phone line at home or office. Secure calls, with a standardized protocol (such as SRTP). Most of the difficulties to enable secure telephone connections to the traditional telephone lines, such as the digitization of the signal, digital signal transmission, have been solved in the framework of the technology VoIP. It is only necessary to produce a signal encryption and authentication for an existing data stream. Location independence. One need only an Internet connection to connect to your ISP VoIP. For example, call center operators with VoIP-phones can work from any office where there is available an effective fast and stable Internet connection. Available integration with other services via the Internet, including video calls, messaging and data during the conversation, audio conferencing, managing address book and receive information about available is to call other subscribers. Additional phone features – such as routing calls, pop, alternative GSM-roaming and implementation of IVR – easier and cheaper to implement and integrate. The fact that a call is in the same data network as the PC user opens the door to many new opportunities. Portability of telephone numbers (English Mobile number portability, MNP and LNP, Eng. Local Number Portability) – a service that allows its users to keep an existing phone number from one mobile operator to another. Ability to transfer phone numbers depends on the laws of the country. Challenges in IP-telephony system is considered the least cost call routing (LCR, Least Cost Routing system), which is based on the fact that checks the destination of each telephone call as soon as it is made within the network that gives the consumer the lowest price. Therefore, VoIP-solutions are also needed to manage the compatibility of mobile numbers of MNP when routing a voice call. In countries without a central database, such as the UK, it is sometimes necessary to send a request to the GSM-network on which network (which operator) owns the cell phone. Because VoIP is beginning to gain momentum in the market companies through the use of system features a minimal cost call routing, you must provide a certain level of reliability in the management of calls. One of the voip services and hostings are www.voipclub.biz and www.dataclub.biz.

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Leading brand DIY kit, ebooks, toys, furniture and more available on a budget thanks to consumer vouchers site

Retail vouchers site DiscountVouchers.co.uk has this week introduced new deals to help people save money on DIY kit, home furnishings, ebooks, toys and more from top stores. Shoppers can visit the website – which offers deals redeemable at over 800 famous retailers – and download the very latest Argos, Amazon and B&Q deals.

One of the UK’s top DIY and homeware retailers is available on a budget through DiscountVouchers.co.uk this February, in the shape of B&Q. A visit to the retail deals website right now lets consumers get hold of a new batch of B and Q vouchersredeemable against 15% off all doors, 2 for £25 on Crown Magnolia matt emulsion 10L and up to 50% off sale.

Also on show among the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals is a choice of Amazon vouchers to help people save on ebooks, DVDs, music and more from the leading e-tailer. Shoppers can right now get their hands on deals such as Special Book Deal for today only in the Kindle Daily Deal at Amazon and new Kindle just £89.

UK consumers rely on DiscountVouchers.co.uk to get them the very latest bargain retail deals at all times, and this February the site is also offering new Argos vouchers to help people get more for their money. The latest deals offer shoppers the opportunity get half price on selected hair care, half price on selected toys and 15% off all divans, mattresses, bedroom & nursery furniture.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “It is never a bad time to save money, so we’re pleased to be able to help people get the best value around on DIY kit, toys, home furnishings and more right now. By using our latest deals people can enjoy savings at top stores like B&Q, Amazon and Argos this month.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Barclays Bankers May Lose £1bn Bonus To PPI Claims Says PPI Claims Company Simple Financial Solutions

Barclays bank is considering a move that will see the bonuses planned for its staff cut to pay the fines and compensation claims for PPI mis-selling, and may even institute a claw back of bonuses already paid, says PPI Claims Company Simple Financial Solutions.

In the wake of Sir John Vickers banking reform report, Barclays Chief Executive Bob Diamond has put forward the idea that some of the large fines for PPI mis-selling could be met by withholding the bonuses of its staff as a type of penance and using the money to meet its PPI mis-selling commitments instead.

In a meeting with the MPs of the Treasury Select Committee, Mr Diamond was taken to task by Committee Chair Andrew Tyrie about PPI mis-selling. In explaining that the staff responsible for the mis-selling had now gone, Mr Diamond added in reference to the PPI fines: “We are taking into account in our businesses that impact in our remuneration.”

Some believe his comments have come following the decision of Lloyds bank to claw back some of the bonus its chief executive, Eric Daniels, received because of the heavy financial toll of £3.2bn the PPI mis-selling scandal  is predicted to have on the lender.

However, Mr Diamond appeared to be losing patience with proceedings when later asked about bankers’ level of pay and remarked that it was ‘disappointing’ to be asked about it again. ‘I was looking forward to a discussion on the Independent Commission on Banking and its report and we’re right on to the same issues as last time, which I do find disappointing,’ he said.

A spokesperson for PPI Claims Company Simple Financial Solutions, said: “It seems that the bankers wish everyone would just shut up and forget about the PPI mis-selling scandal, as if it is water under the bridge, old history, best forgotten. Nobody has forgotten Mr Diamond’s comments earlier this year when he proclaimed the time for‘remorse and apology’ was over. The trouble is, it isn’t and it won’t be. Barclays has been identified as being one of the worst offenders for dragging its heels over settlingPPI claims and until the matter is fully concluded and Barclay’s customers are properly and fairly treated, Mr Diamond will hear a great deal more on the subject.”

“Cutting staff bonuses for poor performance is just the start of the steps Barclays should be taking to get its house in order. A bonus claw back from those senior manager who time and again failed at their jobs and caused this mess would be a good idea and might see Barclays earn a little lost respect back from customers.”

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ASOS and Miss Selfridge Included in Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Fashion Deals

Voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced new offers from top stores to help Brits save on fashions for February. The website, which helps consumers save at over 800 stores, this week publishes new money off vouchersredeemable at Miss Selfridge, ASOS and more.

ASOS is one of the country’s favourite clothing stores and to help UK shoppers save there this February DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced a choice of new ASOS discount deals. The offers on show include money off the latest fashions thanks to 10% NUS extra student discount and ‘get the latest look now’ at ASOS.

Another of the UK’s favourite high street fashion outlets is on show to help shoppers get kitted out for February and the spring on a budget. A visit to DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week allows shoppers to browse new Miss Selfridge discount code choices and get themselves deals such as free UK & international delivery on orders over £60 and 3 for £9 on lingerie.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “We exist to help our site users save at top stores like ASOS and Miss Selfridge when buying clothing. As such, being able to help them save on new fashions for February and beyond is really satisfying right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Cellcast launches MyTV – India’s first Social TV channel

Cellcast Interactive, India’s first interactive media company announced the launch of its new platform – MyTV, ushering in the first social TV channel in India. All the interactive programming on MyTV will be free of ad breaks and the content will be created uniquely such that brands are integrated into it. MyTV, a free to air channel, is a path-breaking venture by Pankaj Thakar and funded by Canaan Partners & Vertex Venture Holdings being the first ever fully interactive channel in India. MyTV will bring about interactivity across three platforms – television, internet (including social media platforms) and mobile. Viewers participating in any show will be able to see interactions from other mediums as well in real time – giving a complete social experience.

MyTV will feature more than 20 hours of programming with shows like Bid2Win, My Studio, The Big Deal, Chor Machaye Shor, Laughter Tambola, Glitter Mania, Gold Safe, Cricket Howzatt, One2Many, among others. MyTV has signed on prominent names like Aman Verma, Swapnil Joshi and Sudha Chandran to host some of its properties. The company is also exploring the possibility of collaborating with leading names from the independent music scene to identify and mentor talent on its MyStudio show. Some consumer facing brands have been in talks with MyTV to leverage their platform to reach out to new customers using MyTV’s interactive platform spanning the web, TV and mobile.

MyTV will be available across the western, eastern and northern belts of the country. MyTV would reach over 35 million analog/ digital homes including multiple DTH platforms in the first phase itself. The channel aims at reaching out to varied audiences in the 15+ age group. BAG Network, will be the official distribution partner of Cellcast’s MyTV, especially across the Hindi speaking belt in India.

“Cellcast is a pioneer in the business of interactive television. With a change in the profile of the television audience over the last few years there has been a shift in the way the younger audience wants to interact with content they see on television. MyTV will fill this void by offering viewers an opportunity to connect and interact with content actively rather than just view is as passive participants,” said Pankaj Thakar, Founder & CEO, Cellcast on the launch of MyTV.

Elaborating the thought behind MyTV, Mr. Ashutosh, COO – Television, said, “Our vision of creating MyTV was to offer consumers another interactive platform where the multiple mediums can be integrated to offer an enhanced experience. Our Viewers are our Customers, thus the value delivered by this channel needs to be so much more. Also, by eliminating ad breaks on our MyTV our audience will be more engaged on this unique interactive approach to entertainment. Each of our shows are independent properties with separate online and offline revenue streams”.

Last year, Cellcast provided 4000 hours of content across various channels and is now planning to increase it to 10000 hours this year. In the next one year, Cellcast aims aggregate more than 100 million interactions with consumers over the next one year.

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