Education

Seminar on “PRESENTATIONS SKILLS” on 1st & 2nd Nov 2010 in Mumbai

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A 2-day seminar on “Delivering Effective PowerPoint Presentations” by Professional Trainer Ms Benita Dua is being held in Malad East, Mumbai on 1st & 2nd Nov 2010 from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Mumbai, India, October 29, 2010 — A 2-day seminar on “Delivering Effective PowerPoint Presentations” by Professional Trainer Ms Benita Dua is being held in Malad East, Mumbai on 1st & 2nd Nov 2010 from 2 pm to 5 pm.

This highly interactive two-day seminar will guide one to understand how to maximize audience recall of a presentation, improve presentation skills – whether persuading, educating or informing. The seminar shall impart skills to deliver engaging, memorable and therefore more effective presentations.

One can learn how to address an audience, both from appearance, articulation, posture, pace and fluency, body language, eye contact, gestures and emotions which are required to make a presentation successful. The seminar shall also elaborate on how to present technical information clearly, concisely and persuasively, determine audience attitudes and needs and overcome nervousness, anxiety and any distracting mannerisms.

Ms Benita Dua is a reputed, dynamic and hands-on training professional with over 3 years of experience in the corporate world and over 5 years in the teaching field. Ms Dua is known for her outstanding ability to create highly interactive and fun educational experiences for corporates and educational organizations.

The fees for attending the 2-day seminar are a nominal Rs.1000/- plus Service Tax per person which will include Certificate of Participation and Course Materials. For further information and registration please contact on +91 9819160707.

Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep, Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067 India
Mob: +91 98205 03876
Tel: (022) 28625131/32
Fax: (022) 28625133
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com

Travel

It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld Magazine

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It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

London, UK, October 28, 2010 — It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

This week, it’s all about the adventures at WideWorld magazine: audacious, bold and brilliant. WideWorld regular reporter, Alastair Humphreys, tells of his attempt to cross Iceland by foot and packraft, learning a few lessons in self-sufficiency in the process.

WideWorld also publishes the incredible story of two hardy men who sailed the Northwest Passage – in an open boat. Completing their 1500-mile, 60-day journey at the appropriately named Resolute Bay, this story has to be read to be believed.

In the news, WideWorld covers a new attempt to beat the record time for a journey between London and Cape Town. In the cramped conditions of a Range Rover Discovery, three men face 10,000 miles, 21 countries and 3 continents – all in under 13 days 8 hours 48 minutes! Enjoy Adventure Week.

All these stories and more are available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com today.

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

WideWorld magazine is owned by media start-up Outlaw Publishing and run by respected travel journalists and award-winning designers. WideWorld is proud to work alongside Wardour & Oxford.
http://www.wideworldmag.com

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Law

New York Immigration Lawyer Compiles Top 5 Things To Keep In Mind Regarding the Diversity Lottery

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Parwani Law Firm, P.C. – A New York based Immigration Law Firm has compiled the following list addressing common mistakes immigrants make while applying for the Diversity Lottery.

New York, NY, October 28, 2010 — Parwani Law Firm, P.C. – A New York based Immigration Law Firm has compiled the following list addressing common mistakes immigrants make while applying for the Diversity Lottery.

1. The Diversity Lottery is Free: Immigrants need to be cognizant of avoiding websites that accept a payment for the lottery. It is FREE to apply at the State department website, which can be accessed through http://www.usimmigrationlawyer.co/immigration-links/38-other-links.html . Paper entries are not accepted.

2. November 3, 2010 Deadline: The deadline for the DV-2012 lottery applications is 12 Noon EDT, November 3, 2010.
3. Separate applications permissible for spouse and self: You can apply separately for the lottery if both you and your spouse are born in eligible countries.

4. Follow the guidelines for pictures given on the site: It is recommended to use the photo validator tool to check if the format and size of the picture is acceptable.

5. Current status not a limitation: Your current immigration status is not a limitation. However, the law and regulations require that every diversity visa entrant must have at least a high school education or its equivalent or have, within the past five years, two years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least two years’ training or experience.

List of ineligible countries this year:
Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam. Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible.

About Parwani Law Firm, P.C.:
Parwani Law Firm, P.C. is a New York based full service immigration law firm offering legal expertise, which clients expect from major law firms, but with personalized attention. The firm’s practice covers all areas of immigration law, including employment-based business immigration, family-based immigration, asylum, naturalization, etc. The firm is experienced in dealing with intricate immigration issues and responding to complex Requests for Evidence (RFE).

Press & Media Contact:
Vidya Parwani, Esq.
Parwani Law Firm, P.C.
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-537-6223
info@ParwaniLawFirm.com
http://www.ParwaniLawFirm.com

Business, Internet & Online

Eulogy for a Dad Web Automator Unveiled by Eulogy Writing Guide

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The Eulogy Writing Guide, a leading web resource for eulogy speech writing, today announced it has added in a web-based automated assistant tool to help people compose funeral speeches for their dad, mother, grandpa, grandmother, spouse and good friend. The resource is obtainable within the premium bundle at http://eulogywritingguide.com

As outlined by editor Jason Keith, the funeral speech online automator makes it easy to write a caring and sincere funeral speech in only a few minutes.

“We are so thrilled regarding our brand-new on-line funeral speech automator products,” said Keith. “End users merely respond to questions on the website and the automator basically produces the funeral speech for them after which it posts it on the computer screen and transmits it to their email address.”

Keith said the online eulogy automator tool was made for people who don’t like to write or have difficulties writing and for other people who are just short on time and must produce a funeral speech in a short while.

“It isn’t uncommon for an individual to be asked to produce a funeral speech hours before a funeral service and it can be a challenge to generate something good in this short time period,” said Keith. “The web based eulogy automator helps people in a time crunch such as this and in addition, it helps folks who just aren’t efficient at writing.”

Beyond just the online eulogy automator, buyers will also get an ebook titled “The Eulogy Writing Guide: How to Write a Loving Eulogy to Remember” together with worksheets, sample eulogies and other beneficial materials.

“Consumers who’ve been asked to make a eulogy speech at the funeral service of a friend or loved one will get all the tools they need to write some thing great at the Eulogy Writing Guide,” said Keith. “We feel our product presents all the tools someone needs to create a good speech which will be remembered.”

For more information, shoppers should go to the Eulogy Writing Guide site at http://eulogywritingguide.com

Financial, Software

Royal Bank of Scotland selects SmartCo for centralized Securities Reference and Price Data Management

SmartCo, a leading provider of Enterprise Data Management software solutions for the financial industry, is pleased to announce that the Royal Bank of Scotland Global Banking & Markets (GBM) has gone live with its innovative data management software solution, SmartCo DataHub.

GBM intends to use SmartCo DataHub to centralize and manage all the security reference data and end of day prices for the benefit of all departments of the bank.The data management processes are handled 24/7, with a central data management team split in different European and Asian cities and ensuring the highest level of Data Quality. Among other objectives, this project will help RBS reduce its consumption of reference data; have an overall better data quality and pricing data sourcing; aquire a higher STP rate and monitor the quality of trades; and  finally improve the accuracy of instrument to issuer mappings. All of this, can be achieved via SmartCo’s reliable, scalable and open IT platform.

Following a period of extensive market and competitor review, as well as eight weeks of proofing the concept, GBM selected SmartCo DataHub for its flexibility, robustness, ease of use and ability to easily grow with the organization as the business requirements and constraints constantly change.

Delivering out of the box connectivity coupled with an adaptable data model, SmartCo was able to accelerate implementation and add value where legacy vendors have traditionally struggled.  After a 16-week implementation, the first scope of the project focusing on Fixed Income Instruments, has now been completed and SmartCo DataHub has gone live. The high level of flexibility provided by SmartCo DataHub will also enable RBS teams in Europe and Asia to easily add and manage new data scopes in this central repository within the coming months.  “We are very excited about the SmartCo solution and the fast project implementation. The ability to configure in house, rather than rely on vendor developments, means we are able to roll-out the solution incrementally to provide short-term benefits, and also build the foundation of RBS’s long-term strategic tool. The product is also intuitive and we already have a strong team both onshore and offshore able to implement new products and features. We specifically wanted to avoid a long-term and expensive vendor relationship and the SmartCo product has given us that opportunity.” says Jason McCallion, RBS Programme Manager.

“Our product is used by some of the largest sell-side and buy-side institutions. We are particularly proud that RBS, one of the leading global players in the financial markets selected us for this international project. RBS gave us the opportunity to show during a proof of concept how our innovative approach to enterprise data management could bring great additional benefits to their projects” says Pascal Mougin, CEO of SmartCo.

With offices in Paris and Boston, and strategic partners globally, SmartCo is continuously growing internationally. Pascal Mougin commented “When the markets present so much uncertainty, a solution able to address very quickly any present and future data management needs will be preferred to in house specific developments or other software solutions often based on already obsolete platform that are very expensive to evolve and maintain”.

About SmartCo:

Since 2004, SmartCo has helped financial institutions of all sizes to optimize their data management capabilities with a state-of-the-art software solution, SmartCo DataHub.  SmartCo is a fast growing and dynamic company with its main headquarter in Paris, a North American headquarter in Boston, and consulting and integration partners in several North American and European cities.

Innovation and flexibility is our motto: In addition to the centralization of securities and counterparties reference and market data and the ability to fully cover the operational data needs for any financial institution, SmartCo DataHub allows its clients’ core data management to seamlessly evolve with their business and market needs without any constraints from the software vendor.

For additional information about SmartCo, go to http://www.smartco.com or email us at info@smartco.com

Consumer Services

Machines 4 Cleaning – Top Products For Low, Low Prices!

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Machines 4 Cleaning have done it again, new products at unbeatable prices, offering one of the widest selections of cleaning machines you will currently find on the market.

Gloucestershire, UK, October 28, 2010 — Machines 4 Cleaning have done it again… new products at unbeatable prices, offering one of the widest selections of cleaning machines you will currently find on the market. This Gloucestershire based company will blow you away with their low prices and superb customer service, so its time to pick up the phone and give them a try, you really have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Check out some of these amazing deals below –

Prochem ‘Comet’ Self-Contained Power Brush Extractor – The Comet is a new low cost, self-contained carpet extraction cleaner with powerful brush agitation to clean carpets. The Comet is a new low cost, self-contained carpet extraction cleaner with powerful brush agitation to clean carpets. It weighs only 18 kilos so it’s light enough for anyone to handle, plus the compact body design and fold-down handle make it easy to transport and store.

Numatic Twintec Mains Cable TT3450S Scrubber Dryer ( http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk ) – Yes, the first really practical, simple to use, combination machine. Built on a full stainless steel chassis that will revolutionize your whole thinking in terms of cost effective hard floor cleaning.

Craftex ‘Grace’ 5020 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner ( http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk ) – Professional injection-extraction machine for fast cleaning of large areas of carpet and upholstery. The Grace 5020 has two vacuum motors so the extraction power is much greater than on lower specification machines and this will increase your speed in carpet cleaning. Ideal for large areas of carpet cleaning as it has a 70L tank capacity.

Karcher HDS 12/18-4S (415V) Hot, Cold & Steam Pressure Washer ( http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk ) – Our new medium and super class hot water high-pressure cleaners not only do a first-class job of cleaning, they are also extremely rugged and simple to operate. Our new medium and super class hot water high-pressure cleaners not only do a first-class job of cleaning, they are also extremely rugged and simple to operate.

Machines 4 Cleaning ( http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk ) carry hundreds of products ready for shipping immediately, so you can rest assured that when you place your order with this leading company then it will be winging its way to you with speed.

You will struggle to find such a quality selection of brand name products within the cleaning equipment market, especially at these competitive prices anywhere else, meaning that when you place your order you will have complete satisfaction in not only the product but also the price.

If you need further assistance or just need to place your order then drop them a line on 01452 731630 or visit their ecommerce fully equipped website http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk/ to make your order!

Press & Media Contact:
Ian Carter
G.P. Cleaners T/A Machines 4 Cleaning
Unit F3, Innsworth Technology Park
Innsworth Lane, Gloucester
Gloucestershire, GL3 1DL UK
Tel: 01452 – 731630
Fax: 01452 – 739212
m4c@clearwebservices.com
http://www.machines4cleaning.co.uk

Food & Beverage, Healthcare

Organic Coconut Oil Your Best Friend

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The health benefits of extra virgin organic coconut oil is a great way to look and feel your very best. It can be used for a variety of things you need in your life. You can get rid of costly products and avoid side effects. The organic nature of it means you won’t have to deal with any ingredients that aren’t good for you either.

Many people with serious skin problems including psoriasis have been able to benefit from coconut oil for skin. The deep layers of skin are reached when you use coconut oil. As a result your skin starts to repair itself from the inside out. The moisture will be retained too so you can say goodbye to dry skin once and for all.

If you want smooth skin you should use coconut oil as it will help to exfoliate the damaged and dead skin cells. What remains is soft and silky with a very pretty tone and color to it. Should you be seeing fine lines and wrinkles on your body the use of coconut oil can help to make them disappear.

We do lots of damage to our hair from the wind, the sun, coloring it, and styling. Coconut oil for hair though leaves it soft and manageable. It can also help to stop the itchiness and dryness of the scalp. That can often be the result of harsh chemicals found in most shampoos. The nutrients in coconut oil will also help your hair to grow faster and to have a lovely shine to it. If anyone in your household gets lice this can also help to kill the eggs and the adults quickly.

When it comes to your diet, you should use coconut oil for cooking due to the nutritional benefits. You can enjoy delicious tasting foods but without using lots of fats. The foods you prepare will taste amazing too so you will want to continue to use it for all of your cooking needs. If you are interested in eating healthy but also enjoying your food then coconut oil is the way to make it happen.

Coconut Oil UK
PO Box 11045
Solihull
B90 1ZD
+44 871 666 1355
http://www.coconut-oil-uk.com

Business, Internet & Online, Marketing

McDonald’s picks iMarketing Advantage, Planman Marcom for its digital duties

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In a bid to tap consumers online and make itself more accessible, McDonald’s India has zeroed in on iMarketing Advantage and Planman Marcom to handle its digital duties. The win comes in the wake of a multi-agency pitch, which also saw the Participation of Techriti Software and iStrat in the final stages for the business.

Speaking to exchange4media, Rajesh Kumar Maini, General Manager, Corporate Communications, McDonald’s India, said, “We really liked the whole approach of iMarketing Advantage and Planman Marcom. They showed us possibilities of ideas that we had in our mind. We wanted them to educate us technically and show us depth of their knowledge and we saw that they could comprehend the project well. All the agencies were good, but we wanted to go for the best.”

The company has plans to revamp www.mcdonalds.net, its website for the North-Eastern region.

On the brand’s strategy in the digital space, Maini divulged, “We were constantly getting requests from our consumers for our digital presence. We mapped these responses and figured out the strategy. We want a website that has every possible information on and around the brand. Be it for the McDonald’s joint in Noida or any other place, we want to put specifications and services offered at that particular outlet.”

When asked if the brand was looking to get into e-commerce, Maini promptly replied, “Yes. We will be beginning with the work in another 45-60 days and put the new website for testing thereon. Eventually, we will launch the web ordering system by the second half of January next year.”

He further said that the new website would sport a new look and feel with exciting yet simple user interface for users.Contrary to existing trend of launching a new website with integrated social networking tools, McDonald’s India has kept its social media plans on hold. Maini remarked, “Unless the web is optimized for us, we would not enter that space for the heck of it. We are looking at the kind of team requirement for this particular aspect of online space as we would want a dedicated lot for it. Right now, it is very nice for us there.”

While some of the other FMCG brands like Pizza Hut are evidently active in the social media and have even called for a social media pitch in the past, McDonald’s is very clear on taking control of social media content and forming a specialized team for it.

“We are hesitant to give social media to a third party, and if at all we do, they should understand the brand in and out,” he concluded.

Travel

WideWorld Magazine Announces Its 15 Hottest Buys This Winter

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WideWorld’s perfect guide to the best winter gear. “Buy now and avoid the seasonal scrum,” says Gabrielle Nathan.

London, UK, October 27, 2010 — As the evenings draw in and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to think of the best way to dress for warmth and style, as well as how to keep adventurous and outdoors-types entertained during long winters’ nights. Accordingly WideWorld has published its 15 hottest buys, so that readers can order early and avoid disappointment.

The list includes a top to tail guide to dressing for the weather: With a distinctly feminine slant (but not exclusively), WideWorld’s best to meet the cold includes boots, socks, parkas and headwear. All picked to keep the reader warm as toast and dry for the winter season.

WideWorld also picks the best tech and sports equipment to help the reader to make choices for skiing and staying fit, keep informed and also carry a veritable library about. WideWorld’s 2010 Winter gear guide, by Gabrielle Nathan is available free online today at http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/2010-winter-gear-guide.

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

WideWorld magazine is owned by media start-up Outlaw Publishing and run by respected travel journalists and award-winning designers. WideWorld is proud to work alongside Wardour & Oxford.
http://www.wideworldmag.com

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Business

Nandan Exim Net Profit Up By 47.50% & Gross Income Up by 31.52% for Quarter Ended Sept 2010

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Nandan Exim Ltd, part of the 40 year old Chiripal Group and one of the fastest growing denim manufacturing companies in India, has registered a 31% higher sales turnover of Rs 112.87 cr for the quarter ended Sept 2010.

Mumbai, India, October 28, 2010 — Nandan Exim Ltd [NSE: NANDAN], part of the 40 year old Chiripal Group and one of the fastest growing denim manufacturing companies in India, has registered a 31% higher sales turnover of Rs 112.87 cr for the quarter ended Sept 2010 as against a turnover of Rs 85.82 crore for the corresponding period previous year. At net level the profit rose 47.47% to Rs. 4.38 crore in the quarter ended September 2010 as against Rs. 2.97 crore during the previous quarter ended.

The company is one of the top 5 producers of Denim in India. The ultra-modern plant of Nandan Exim Limited, located at Ahmedabad Gujarat; employs the latest technology and has the infrastructure and installed capacity to produce 40 million meters of denim per year. The products manufactured by Nandan are primarily intended for sufficing the needs of the leading customers of the country and exports to the developed markets of the West and South East Asia, Europe & America.

Chiripal Group:
Established in the year 1972, Chiripal Group of Companies ( http://www.chiripalgroup.com ) has become one of the leading integrated textile house manufacturing fibre to fabrics under one roof in the country. Today, Chiripal Group is one of the most respected industrial conglomerates in India with a turnover of about Rs. 1200 crore. http://www.chiripalgroup.com/

Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep, Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067 India
Mob: +91 98205 03876
Tel: (022) 28625131/32
Fax: (022) 28625133
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com