Archive

July 2009

Focus on the Privacy of Individuals on Social Networking Sites is Well Founded, but Security Impact on Organizations should Not be Ignored

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Based on the Privacy Commissioner’s recommendations to respect PIPEDA as well as the privacy of Canadians, Facebook has promised to review its practices. Companies should also pay close attention, as social networking sites can increase security risks and introduce new attack methods. Toronto, ON July 18, 2009 — The Commissioner’s report sternly voices the common concerns of privacy...

Looptworks Eco Friendly Activewear Readies for Launch with Limited Edition Upcycled Clothing

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Online apparel start-up Looptworks re-imagines product creation with ground-breaking “upcycling” process, creating limited-edition clothing and accessories from excess materials. The socially responsible designs are made from pre-consumer excess materials and are available for purchase at their online apparel shop, Looptworks.com. Portland, OR July 18, 2009 — A new online...

Due Maternity Makes a Splash with Swimwear Discount

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Website offers 25 percent off all maternity swimsuit styles Santa Barbara, CA July 18, 2009 — Due Maternity, specializing in designer maternity clothing and accessories, celebrates summer time with the season’s most fashionable looks in bathing suits, at 25 percent off. Known for its hip, stylish maternity clothing, Due Maternity also offers an exclusive selection of organic skin care...

Humanitarian Foundation Releases Free Informational Products

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The Jonesgage International foundation recently released free information products to help promote a message of inspiration and hope for humanitarian advocates. The new product offerings include an inspirational e-book of Godwin Jones as well as a guide to help entrepreneurs and businesses setup email marketing campaigns. Laurel, MD July 16, 2009 — Jonesgage International has released new...

Comconsult Launches Web Intermediary Initiative for Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs on the Indian Continent

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UK based Comconsult has launched a new Web Intermediary service to assist small and medium enterprises who wish to set up their first website or to redevelop an existing site. Northants, UK, July 17, 2009 — UK based Comconsult has launched a new Web Intermediary service to assist small and medium enterprises who wish to set up their first website or to redevelop an existing site. Fred...

Convict tour-guides for Naples

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The city of Naples in Southern Italy is trying something rather drastic in a bid to keep tourists safe from street crime and the Mafia – and employing the old ‘if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em’ mentality – by enlisting former prisoners to act as tour guides and escort them around the city…

Vantus Bank Renews Contract with Banker’s Academy for Comprehensive Bank Training

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Vantus Bank has renewed its contract with Edcomm Banker’s Academy for an additional year of comprehensive bank training. New York, NY July 18, 2009 — Vantus Bank has renewed its contract with Edcomm Banker’s Academy for an additional year of comprehensive bank training. Banker’s Academy Unlimited will continue to be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s own Learning Management...

Extreme Endurance athlete, Timo Bracht Wins Ironman European Championship

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Extreme Endurance is manufactured in a NSF Certified facility and certified drug-free by the world’s largest sports drug laboratory. New York, NY July 18, 2009 — Timo Bracht smashes the course record in the Men’s 2009 Ironman European Championship despite the 86 degree hot and humid day. Timo ran a blazing 2:43 marathon split to run his way to the Men’s 2009 Ironman European Championship on...

Advanced Metal Roofing Achieves Record Installation Numbers

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James Kenton and Advanced Metal Roofing exceed one million square feet of metal roofing installed in one year for the first time in company history. Wilmington, NC July 18, 2009 — Advanced Metal Roofing owner James Kenton is excited to announce that the company has exceeded one million square feet of metal roofing installed in one year for the first time in company history. This is a...

Global RFID Continues to Grow Despite Economic Crisis

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According to our new research report, “Global RFID Market Analysis till 2010”, the global RFID market is set to grow at a CAGR of around 28% till 2013. After thorough analysis, we have found that the current economic crisis will not stall the global RFID market, but the market growth is expected to slowdown to around one third in 2009 as compared to the growth reported in previous years. Many...