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August 2009

Open-Air Banquet to Boost Tourism and Aid Disaster Reconstruction

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As part of its international 2009 Tour Taiwan Year promotion, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is inviting more than 600 foreign travelers and media representatives to attend a traditional Taiwanese open-air banquet on Aug. 18. The event is being held in conjunction of the 20th anniversary of the Taiwan Food Festival. In addition to a delicious meal, the participants will also be able to experience some...

Fasthosts reveals non-profit websites grow amidst UK recession

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Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a leading web hosting provider and domain name registrar, today reported a marked increase in the number of .ORG domains registered by non-profit organisations during the past year. The domain suffix has out-grown in percentage terms many other non business top-level domain suffixes, indicating an increase in the number of non-profit and charitable projects being launched...

Patent Expiries to Boost US Generics Market

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After being affected by global recession, US government is now aiming to reduce healthcare cost by increasing access to generics drugs. This has encouraged the generics manufacturers in different countries to enter the field. Boosted by patent expiry of several blockbusters drugs having billions of sales per year, market is expected to grow faster than before. This has been resulting into a...

How Digital Signage Became Part of Cashman Cat’s Going Green Project

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Cashman deploys CornDigital’s networked digital signage solution in effort to reduce chemicals used from printing process in the environment as well as the amount of paper wasted through brochures and other various marketing materials. Henderson, NV, August 25, 2009 — Following in the steps of tradition for environmental awareness, Cashman Cat began working on a new company...

Global Sawlog Prices Close to Five-Year Low because of Weak Lumber Markets in the 2Q/09, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly

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Prices for softwood lumber have fallen in most markets worldwide the past year, including in Europe, North America and Japan, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The weak lumber markets have pushed sawlog prices close to a five-year low. Seattle, WA, August 25, 2009 — The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) in the 2Q/09, increased for the first time since late 2007, reaching $68.87/m3. The...

Innovative Essex Handyman Delivers Specialist Service to care Homes

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The Essex based Handyman agency, Ideal Handyman has extended its product offering to cover the niche market of care and nursing homes. Ilford, Essex, August 26, 2009 — Ideal Handyman has long offered services for domestic home owners, tenants, landlords and commercial businesses such as restaurants but has identified a particular requirement from care and nursing homes for reliable and...

Performance Food Centers and King Kaluha Champion Healthy Training for Kids

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Juice Bar Consultant Performance Food Centers Partners with Professional Wrestler King Kaluha to Promote his “Lean, Mean & Clean” Anabolic Steroid Risks and Awareness Program. Young Athletes to Benefit by Learning a Safe and Healthy Approach to Fitness and Nutrition. Pottstown, PA, August 26, 2009 — Young athletes are continually bombarded with conflicting messages about proper training...

Gift Ideas Fan Starts giftideas-365 Blog

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Gift giving fanatic, Nancy Coveney, has partnered with Namaste Consulting Group Inc to create the Gift Ideas 365 Blog. Use the Gift Ideas 365 blog to stay abreast of: last minute gift ideas, unusual gift ideas, birthday gift ideas, unique gift ideas, homemade Christmas gift ideas and more! Phoenix, AZ, August 26, 2009 — Online shopping fanatic, Nancy Coveney, has teamed up with Namaste...

South Carolina Retail Bank Chooses Comprehensive Bank Training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy

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A South Carolina Retail Bank has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide comprehensive bank training. New York, NY, August 26, 2009 — A South Carolina Retail Bank has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide comprehensive bank training for the next three years. The Bank has also opted to use Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s own Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®, for hosting and...

Marketing Donut Says Simple, Old-Fashioned Techniques Get Customers through the Door

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In the digital age, it’s easy to forget that marketing doesn’t have to be sophisticated. In fact, simple, local marketing efforts like leafleting and signage can be very effective, say the experts at Marketing Donut. London, UK, August 26, 2009 — In a new article, the specialist SME marketing resource shares 10 simple things that SMEs can do to get more people through the door. Even better...