Archive

July 2009

M&S Travel Money reports families are tipping too much on holiday

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M&S Travel Money has released new research which shows that British families could save up to £135* in holiday spending money just by investing a few minutes reading up on the tipping etiquette for the country they are visiting. The survey by M&S Travel Money found that almost 40% of British holidaymakers don’t familiarise themselves with expected gratuities and customs before they...

Pulpmills in the US South had some of the lowest wood fiber costs in the world in the 2Q/2009, reports the Wood Resource Quarter

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The US South has the largest pulp industry in the world and this industry has enjoyed low wood raw-material costs for a very long time. This trend continued in 2009, with wood chip and pulpwood costs that were substantially lower than global average costs, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Seattle, USA, July 22, 2009 — Weak pulp markets and reduced demand for wood fiber resulted in...

Travelers Unite to Stop Child Sex Trafficking in Peru

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Travelers Unite to Stop Child Sex Trafficking in Peru: Campaign seeks to pressure Peruvian government to pass and enforce laws Berkeley, USA, July 22, 2009 — Peru’s fascinating cultural heritage and Incan legacy are being eclipsed by a more sinister attraction. Young women and girls, as well as boys, are being exploited by a commercial sex industry fueled by increasing numbers of tourists...

Rome Apartments and Rome09 Fina World Championship by Rome Sweet Home

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Spending a journey in Rome, booking Apartments in Rome and at the same time enjoying the Rome09 Fina World Championship on July and August 2009. Rome, Italy, July 22, 2009 — Spending a journey in Rome, booking Apartments in Rome and at the same time enjoying the Rome09 Fina World Championship on July and August 2009. Rome Sweet Home rents Rome Apartments at low rates for the two weeks...

New Book Coming: Colossians–Solas Christos and the Singularity of God

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The publication of this book began early in the Twenty-First Century when Dr. Douglas Vickers suggested that Ross publish his work with Wipf & Stock, one of the early academic oriented publish on demand companies. Marietta, OH, July 22, 2009 — Ross is looking for readers to provide feedback regarding the first draft of his book, Colossians—Solas Christos and the Singularity of God...

BT Business cuts the price of web hosting

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BT Business has announced a major price cut to its web hosting Starter Pack to encourage small businesses to get online. The cost of a 5GB web hosting package with BT Business has been reduced by 40 per cent to an exclusive online price of £2.99* per month, including a host of extra business tools to help small businesses promote themselves with a professional and secure web presence. With enough...

Marketing Donut Expert Reveals How to Use Giveaways to Get Sales

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Marketing Donut expert Andy Preston says that with merchandising it’s important to be clear about what you want to achieve. London, UK July 22, 2009 — Making your most valuable customers feel valued with a carefully-selected gift could deliver the same return as a direct mail to 1000 people or an advert in the local newspaper, says a new expert article on free small business marketing...

Former Educators Launch Million Student Project to Promote Adult Education

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By setting the lofty goal of registering one million adults for college in one year, the Million Student Project plans to transform the country through education Orlando, FL July 22, 2009 — A group of retired and current educators have launched a new initiative called the Million Student Project with one goal: to encourage one million adults to register for college within the next year. By...

Fractional CO2 Laser Offers Cosmetic Treatments with Minimal Downtime for Melbourne Patients

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The Victorian Cosmetic Institute has two locations in Melbourne, Australia and features a team of specialised cosmetic doctors, and nurses. Australia, July 22, 2009 — The Victorian Cosmetic Institute announced today that they have invested in new technology with the addition of the fractional carbon dioxide laser to extend suite of Lasers available for Cosmetic treatments at their Melbourne...