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July 2009

Hays Social Housing reports increase in demand for housing professionals

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Hays, leading specialist recruiter, has stated that the government’s plans to secure a brighter future for school leavers amid the rising tide of unemployment, has led to an increase in demand for support workers. “We are experiencing a steady demand for social housing jobs, particularly for support workers to undertake varying assignments with the 16-25 age group and this requirement...

World’s most exclusive address

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It’s no secret that Russia is home to some of the world’s richest people – so it makes sense that it is soon to be home to the world’s most exclusive and expensive housing development – the average villa on the Agalarov Estates in Moscow will set residents back a whopping £10 million...

British Airways launches online comparison tool

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British Airways is taking the fight for customers to the no frills carriers by launching a ‘value calculator’ on ba.com. The new tool will allow customers to check the true cost of Ryanair and EasyJet’s added charges versus the value of BA’s full service. Richard Tams, head of UK & Ireland sales at British Airways, said: “With BA, the price you see is the price...

Strategic Sales Systems Powers Up Operations for Aquila

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Strategic Sales Systems provided superior CRM system support in the form of a Sage Saleslogix system to help Aquila’s natural gas and electric divisions grow. St. Louis, MO July 22, 2009 — Tracing its roots back to 1917, Aquila is a Missouri-based electric and natural gas distribution company serving more than 900,000 customers across five Midwestern states. Aquila is heavily involved in...

The Handmade Toy Alliance Reacts to the CPSC’s Batch Labeling Interpretation

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued guidance today on the tracking label requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). This statement of policy and enforcement comes just 3 weeks before manufacturers will be required to begin marking their products with batch tracking labels. Stamford, CT, July 22, 2009 — The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...

Rooster Decor Announces Grand Opening Sale

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A popular design theme, the iconic rooster also symbolizes independence. Rooster-Décor.com offers up to 30 percent off many items. Springfield, MO, July 22, 2009 — In the spirit of independence this month, Rooster Decor opens its doors and announces its grand opening sale. RoosterDecor.com is the Internet’s largest source for rooster-themed décor and collectibles, and a one stop shopping...

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon Sees More than Brides Before the Wedding Day

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In preparation for a wedding, cosmetic surgery enhancements and procedures are popular among brides and, surprisingly, even more popular among mother-of-the-brides and other relatives. Santa Barbara, CA, July 22, 2009 — For many families, weddings are a monumental event in people’s lives and the bride and groom often enlist a variety of professionals to pull off the “perfect” day. Among the...

Malaysia Tourism Grow over 9%

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According to our new research on the Malaysian tourism industry titled “Malaysian Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, various initiatives taken by the government and the tourism board of Malaysia are increasing the tourist inflow in the country. Even in an environment of global financial crisis when tourism industries across the world have shown a downtrend, the number of international tourist...

Detroit Real Estate Investors Help Out-of-State Investors Acquire Cash Flow Properties

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Out-of-state investors are utilizing a local investor to acquire fully renovated and rented (turnkey) investment properties in the Metro Detroit real estate market. Orion, Michigan, July 22, 2009 — As investors from all over the world flock to Metro Detroit looking to cash in on the all time low prices, they now have an opportunity to get first hand information from an industry insider...

Starwest Botanicals Meets a Growing Demand as Recession Prompts Increased Use of Herbal Remedies

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Consumers facing economic cuts turn from costly medical intervention to medicinal herbs and remedies, relying upon organic and bulk herb suppliers for an extensive selection of bulk, organic and medicinal herbs. Rancho Cordova, CA, July 22, 2009 — Under the strain of worsening economic conditions, necessity has prompted many consumers to turn from costly medical intervention to medicinal...