BSkyB to launch online pay TV service

BSkyB is to start an online pay television service in a bid to gain new customers and better compete with rivals such as Netflix and Lovefilm. Britain’s biggest pay-TV broadcaster will launch the service later this year, offering its programmes, including Sky Movies, to UK households that do not currently subscribe to its satellite services. [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/bskyb-to-launch-online-pay-tv-service

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Netflix's UK launch beats expectations. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/netflixs-uk-launch-beats-expectations

Netflix's UK launch beats expectations

This month’s UK launch of Netflix, the DVD and online video service, has “greatly exceeded expectations”, as the firm reported fourth-quarter profits that topped analysts’ estimates and a 16 per cent increase in its shares. The US company also forecast better margins for its streaming business, which allows subscribers to watch thousands of films and [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/netflixs-uk-launch-beats-expectations

Six-year-old shows huge promise in chess world

A six-year-old boy from Oxford is one of the most unlikely rising stars in the world of UK chess. While most kids his age are tearing around their street on their scooters and bikes, Callaghan McCarthy is playing hours of chess – and the hard work is already paying off. Callaghan explained to the Oxford [...]

http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/152/six-year-old-shows-huge-promise-in-chess-world/

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Outsourcing would bring finance jobs to Africa

Christopher Steckel, who heads KPMG’s tax operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said the continent has the potential to rival India as an outsourcing location, but that it need to work on establishing a young, educated workforce with very good skills at speaking English.

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/outsourcing-would-bring-finance-jobs-to-africa-news-23131172429

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Divorced men more keen to remarry

New research has suggested that divorced men are more keen to remarry than divorced women.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/divorced-men-more-keen-to-remarry-181216.html

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Contractors to help firms prepare for the Olympics?

Recent research has revealed that businesses have a long way to go before they are fully prepared for the Olympic Games.

Conducted by...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/contractors-to-help-firms-prepare-for-the-olympics-

Construction set to be 2012 priority in Brazil

Investment in construction is one of Brazil's key priorities for 2012, the country's finance minister has stated.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/construction-set-to-be-2012-priority-in-brazil-181214.html

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Local businessman buys nightclub

A nightclub in Shropshire has been bought by local businessman Martin Monahan, who already owns a number of bars and clubs in the town of Shrewsbury.

The Buttermarket club is set to create around 60 full and part-time jobs once it is opened up the public again in September following an investment of more than £1 million.

Council leaders and businesses in the area have welcomed the news, reported by The Shropshire…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/done-deals/3388/local-businessman-buys-nightclub

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BlackBerry maintains grip on UK market

RIM's BlackBerry smartphones have maintained their grip on the British market, with recent figures confirming that they have been the most popular smartphone platform for the past two years. Referencing data from GfK, RIM stated that its over-the-counter sales accounted for an average of 27.7 per cent of the smartphones sold in Britain in each [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/31/blackberry-maintains-grip-on-uk-market/

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Leica Geosystems calls for speakers for Hexagon 2012. http://bit.ly/yAn9ZH

Contractors could benefit dip in economy

The UK economy dipped back into recession during the final three months of 2011, shrinking by 0.2 per cent. Official data confirmed the negative...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-could-benefit-dip-in-economy-181231

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Wooden bar salvaged from demolition targeted pub

The impressive wooden bar of a Morpeth pub that is marked for demolition, has been salvaged and moved to a new home just across the road.

The Old Red Bull pub closed in November and is to be demolished later this year to make way for a

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/wooden-bar-salvaged-from-demolition-targeted-pub-181230.html

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2012 to be crucial for Cambridge BioMedTech cluster

The Cambridge BioMedTech cluster is facing a landmark 2012, according to a local business expert, who has predicted that the research and innovation being carried out by tenant companies there already will only get better.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/2012-to-be-crucial-for-cambridge-biomedtech-cluster-181237.html

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DE-CLUTTER YOUR LIFE… by Carol Spenser, MD Style Directions. http://bit.ly/zacXMZ

Study reveals changing attitudes to cosmetic procedures

Four out of five European women believe that spending money on improving their looks with dermal fillers and Botox injections is an acceptable investment, according to a new survey which examines changing attitudes towards cosmetic procedures. The study of almost 3,000 women from the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Russia found two thirds expect to [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/31/study-reveals-changing-attitudes-to-cosmetic-procedures/

Union Jack flag to fly in Northern Ireland towns over Jubilee

The Union Jack flag will fly above town centres in Craigavon in Northern Ireland during the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations, following a motion by the borough council.

Councillors from all of the...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/union-jack-flag-to-fly-in-northern-ireland-towns-over-jubilee-181227

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Bodytite rids mother-of-four of ?saggy tummy?

The postnatal bulge is an unpleasant side effect of motherhood that many women worry about, and it can be impossible to shift, even with a strict diet and exercise programme. But Judy Semple, a mother-of-four from Glasgow, managed to regain her firm, flat stomach after she became the first woman in Scotland to undergo Bodytite. [...]

http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/01/bodytite-rids-mother-of-four-of-saggy-tummy/

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Remote working can boost productivity if handled correctly. http://bit.ly/zOEXAa

Remote working can boost productivity if handled correctly

Two experts writing for Bloomberg Business Week have outlined their views on remote working, with one arguing in favour, and one arguing against allowing employees to work from home or on the road. Nathaniel Borenstein, who is a pioneer of digital communication and great supporter of remote working as a concept, claims that some businesses [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/remote-working-can-boost-productivity-if-handled-correctly/

Zenith hit at wedding fayre. http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/01/zenith-hit-at-wedding-fayre/

Zenith hit at wedding fayre

The Wedding Fayre we attended at Pride Park Stadium, Derby on Sunday 22nd January, was a great way to speak to brides to be about treatments they are interested in. The most popular treatments for brides were skin treatments, as they said they wanted a fresh appearance for their big day. We offer a free [...]

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Data Centre World set to beat records this year

This year’s Data Centre World exhibition is set to attract record numbers of attendees when it is held at London’s Olympia between 29 February and 1 March. The fifth consecutive exhibition is expected to attract more than last year’s 2,541 visitors as data centres and cloud computing technologies continue to grow in popularity. Last year, [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/data-centre-world-set-to-beat-records-this-year/

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SA banks 'regaining appetites' to recruit new staff

The report, issued by financial services firm, Ernst & Young, showed that banking confidence grew significantly in the final quarter of 2011. A major boost cam from the strongest rise in fee income for the retail banks since 2008, before the global financial crisis.

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/sa-banks-regaining-appetites-to-recruit-new-staff-news-23131817171

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Capitec creating new banking jobs with three-year plan

Capitec, South Africa’s fastest-growing retail bank, has announced details of a three-year expansion plan that will see it spend nearly R200 million on new branches, among other moves.

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/capitec-creating-new-banking-jobs-with-three-year-plan-news-23131862110

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50 per cent tax rate here to stay, Mayor warns. http://bit.ly/Aqc1WC

50 per cent tax rate here to stay, Mayor warns

The London Mayor Boris Johnson has warned that the 50 per cent tax rate looks likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future.Speaking o Sky News' Murnaghan programme, Mr Johnson said that the high tax rate was “unlikely” to be reduced in the current climate. He added he doesn't see any signs of it disappearing soon.The comments follow statements from prime minister David Cameron suggesting that the 50 per cent tax rate is still regarded by the government as a “temporary measure”.The Mayor added, however, that the economy would not stand for such high taxes in the long-run and that it may result in skilled people looking elsewhere at jobs and development. "All my job is to do is to argue that in the long term you can't hope for London, a great international market city, to compete with other capitals if we have tax rates significantly higher than our major competitors, and that's a point that I think it's my duty to make,” stated Mr Johnson.He also told the programme that he would like tax to be reduced for people on low income as well in a move to cut contributions “across the board”.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/1/30/50-per-cent-tax-rate-here-to-stay-mayor-warns.html

Kindly shop worker helps customer search for lost wedding ring

A kind shopworker in Columbus volunteered his time to help out a customer who had lost their wedding ring....

http://www.palladora.com/news/kindly-shop-worker-helps-customer-search-for-lost-wedding-ring-181200.aspx

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HMRC issues contractor tax warning

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned self-employed individuals and others about contractor tax issues when it comes to cash payments.


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New solar panel installation for National Trust

The largest solar panel installation to date for the National Trust has recently been completed.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/new-solar-panel-installation-for-national-trust.aspx

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Edinburgh tram works blamed for mouse problems. http://www.greenshield.com/Edinburgh-tram-works-blamed-for-mouse-problems-181191.gs

Contractors appear to be meeting business demands

The demands of businesses are likely to be met by contractor workers, recent research has suggested.

A paper compiled by ManpowerGroup...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-appear-to-be-meeting-business-demands-181199

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Demand remains strong for contractors

Demand for contractors has held up well over the past few months, despite the struggles presented by the economy and the Agency Worker Regulations.

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Demand-remains-strong-for-contractors-181198

Demand remains strong for contractors. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Demand-remains-strong-for-contractors-181198

Mubadala plans 10,000 aviation jobs for Abu Dhabi. http://bit.ly/wQGjWM

Mubadala plans 10,000 aviation jobs for Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi-based manufacturer of aircraft parts, Mubadala Aerospace, has unveiled plans to create as many as 10,000 new aviation jobs by 2030, through its bid to become a leading global brand in the aviation parts sector.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/mubadala-plans-10000-aviation-jobs-for-abu-dhabi-181171.html

Modern surveying illuminates history of Treblinka

The devastating history of the Treblinka death camp in Poland has been explored to its highest level of detail yet, thanks to a combination of surveying methods, including GPS mapping, ground-penetrating radar and aerial photography.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/modern-surveying-illuminates-history-of-treblinka-181196.html

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Doomed cliff-top Norfolk homes to be demolished

Demolition contractors are preparing to start work on taking down cliff-top homes in the Norfolk village of Happisburgh, which have been doomed by encroaching coastal erosion.

North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) completed its final pu

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/doomed-clifftop-norfolk-homes-to-be-demolished-181172.html

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Aboriginal protesters burn Australian flag at Parliament

Aboriginal Australians have burned an Australian flag on the steps of the country’s Parliament House as part of ongoing protests calling for Aboriginal sovereignty over the country.

The flag w...


http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/aboriginal-protesters-burn-australian-flag-at-parliament-181173

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Stop yo-yo dieting

Losing weight is often a life-long battle that usually ends in defeat – but it needn’t be. The Alizonne therapy  approach combines an individual tailored medically supervised weight loss programme that dramatically reduces body fat and Alizonne Skin Therapy to prevent unsightly sagging and loss skin being left behind. Alizonneis a medically formulated and doctor led therapy [...]

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Cinderella Lips

Have you ever wanted a lip filler but been too frightened? Cinderella lips are a great way to try a look before you commit. What Are Cinderella Lips? We will assess your requirements and fill the lips with saline. You can see how the lips will look with a similar quantity of filler. In 2-3 [...]

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Google Plus Voodoo (e-Book)

We’ve talked about Google Plus before, but if you’re new to it then it’s basically a new social network. So, you can place it in the same pigeon hole as MySpace and Facebook. The difference is that there is a fair chance that, as far as marketing is concerned, Google Plus could become dominant. To

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New York to host its first ever divorce convention

New York is soon to play host to the city’s first divorce convention.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/new-york-to-host-its-first-ever-divorce-convention-181192.html

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Native forestry timber harvests dubbed 'unsustainable'

A recent study has highlighted something that the timber industry has been aware of for some time but unwilling to accept: the current rate of harvesting of native timber is unsustainable.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/native-forestry-timber-harvests-dubbed-unsustainable-181177.html

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Evesham hotel and pub for sale

A hotel and pub located in Evesham have been put up for sale after nine years in the hands of the current landlord.

The Railway Hotel, located on the high street, is being sold by Stuart Aitchison and is on the market for £35,000 for its leasehold.

Mr Aitchison told the Tewkesbury Admag that the hotel has been on and off the market several times over the past year. He is looking…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3377/evesham-hotel-and-pub-for-sale

Civil Service to embrace working from home. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1585/civil-service-to-embrace-working-from-home

Civil Service to embrace working from home

The concept of working from home is to become a day to day reality for many public sector workers as the Civil Service has announced plans to revolutionise its working patterns. Speaking to the Evening Standard, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude and the new head of the Civil Service Sir Bob Kerslake explained that the [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1585/civil-service-to-embrace-working-from-home

Unlimited smartphone contract launched

T-Mobile has announced a new smartphone contract tariff that really is unlimited. The Full Monty package is aimed at first-time users who are keen to pay a single subscription charge without any unpredictable extra data payments. This makes it the first smartphone contract deal to truly provide unlimited calls, text and data, without being restricted [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/30/unlimited-smartphone-contract-launched/

Evesham hotel and pub for sale. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3377/evesham-hotel-and-pub-for-sale

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AAA said Chinese are savvy to be investing in Australian property

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, 27 January 2012 Savvy Chinese investors are showing increasing interest in Australian real estate, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA). AAA’s claim comes off the back of new figures from real estate firm CBRE, which found that Chinese investors account for a growing proportion of foreign real estate development in Australia. [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/alternative-investments/2610/aaa-said-chinese-are-savvy-to-be-investing-in-australian-property

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Zen to build �4 million data centre in Rochdale

A brand new data centre costing £4 million is being built for Zen Internet at the firm’s Rochdale headquarters. The firm said that its services are becoming increasingly popular and that the creation of a dedicated data centre is essential for its future business. A statement said the centre provides a “secure, temperature controlled environment, [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/zen-to-build-4-million-data-centre-in-rochdale/

Zen to build £4 million data centre in Rochdale. http://www.ospero.com/news/zen-to-build-4-million-data-centre-in-rochdale/

Not Only Celebrities Get Hair Transplants

Celebrities such as Louis Walsh, James Nesbitt and Wayne Rooney have all gone public about their hair transplants, but the truth is that thousands of ordinary men receive hair transplant surgery every year, usually without anyone ever knowing. Hair Restoration Blackrock (HRBR), the hair transplant clinic which treated Louis Walsh and James Nesbitt, has just [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/30/not-only-celebrities-get-hair-transplants/

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Fundamental overhaul of EU data protection regime unveiled ? key changes you need to know

Vice President & European Commissioner for Justice, Viviane Reding speaking in Brussels 25/01/12 Fundamental overhaul of EU data protection regime unveiled A package of draft measures aimed at fundamentally overhauling and harmonising the EU’s data protection regime has been published by the European Commission. If passed in its current form, the new data protection framework [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/fundamental-overhaul-of-eu-data-protection-regime-unveiled-key-changes-you-need-to-know/

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Ospero in the news: Techworld

New privacy laws could boost EU cloud industry The proposed legislation could make organisations more wary about where their data is held…. Read full article here: http://news.techworld.com/data-centre/3333104/new-privacy-laws-could-boost-eu-cloud-industry/

http://www.ospero.com/news/ospero-in-the-news-techworld/

Ospero in the news: Techworld. http://www.ospero.com/news/ospero-in-the-news-techworld/

Ospero in the news: CSO Security & Risk New Privacy Laws Could Boost EU Cloud Industry

January 27, 2012 — CSO — The European Union’s data protection proposals, announced earlier this week, could unsettle end users looking at cloud adoption, but European cloud providers stand to benefit, according to Andy Burton, chairman of the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF). Speaking to Techworld at Cloud Expo Europe in London yesterday, Burton said that, [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/new-privacy-laws-could-boost-eu-cloud-industry/

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Sculptor highlights laser scanners' applications in art world

A stone sculptor in New Mexico has illustrated how 3D laser scanning equipment has helped revolutionise his creative process, particularly regarding works that need to be replicated multiple times.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/sculptor-highlights-laser-scanners-applications-in-art-world-181164.html

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10 Great Ways to Get Links to Your Site Without Asking

Building backlinks to your website can take a lot of time. So much of it can end up being spent just on the process of asking other site owners if you can add a link to their site alone, that it ends up being incredibly tedious. But is there an easier way? Usually, the first

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Chess takes over as national obsession in Armenia

The BBC has recently published an interesting article on the role chess plays in Armenian culture. Although chess is becoming a national obsession in several countries around the world at the moment, Armenia is leading the pack, with the population that loves nothing more that setting up their chess set and proving their critical thinking [...]

http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/149/chess-takes-over-as-national-obsession-in-armenia/

Chess takes over as national obsession in Armenia. http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/149/chess-takes-over-as-national-obsession-in-armenia/

Haulage efficiency can be helped with service management tools

Efficient mobile workforce management could help fleets meet EU CO2 emissions targets, according to a recent report from Goodyear Dunlop, called 'The Road to 2012.' The tyre making company stated that 15 per cent of haulage firms are concerned they could be out to work within just eight years due to increased environmental regulations. The [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/haulage-efficiency-can-be-helped-with-service-management-tools/

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US Forest land planning rule welcomed by FRA

Seattle, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2012 A new planning rule that could increase forest land in the United States is being supported by research and analysis consultancy, Forestry Research Associates (FRA). The new planning rule that is intended to help … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/sustainable-forestry/844/us-forest-land-planning-rule-welcomed-by-fra

US Forest land planning rule welcomed by FRA. http://bit.ly/yb7zFs

Louth car park management switch keeps it open

The owners of a crucial car park in the Lincolnshire town of Louth are to take over its management and keep it open, much to the relief of local people.

http://www.wheelclampers.com/news/article/louth-car-park-management-switch-keeps-it-open-181159.html

'Resposable' products driving growth for Surgical Innovations

The trade marking of ‘resposable’ pieces of medical equipment by British device manufacturer, Surgical Innovations, has been the cornerstone of their exceptional growth over the last five years.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/resposable-products-driving-growth-for-surgical-innovations-181163.html

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AAA welcomed publication of FSA paper on alternative investments

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, 27 January 2012 Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed the publication of the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) discussion paper based on EU plans to more closely monitor alternative investments. Far from being something alternative investors of funds should fear, the regulator’s paper, entitled ‘Implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive’, [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/2600/aaa-welcomed-publication-of-fsa-paper-on-alternative-investments

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Etihad's Air Seychelles investment sparks aviation job hopes. http://bit.ly/xDUYco

Etihad's Air Seychelles investment sparks aviation job hopes

Etihad Airways is to purchase a 40 per cent stake in Air Seychelles, to aid with the growth of the increasingly popular airline.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/etihads-air-seychelles-investment-sparks-aviation-job-hopes-181157.html

Woman wins first no fault divorce

A Long Island woman in her 70s is understood to have been granted the state’s first contested ‘no fault’ divorce.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/woman-wins-first-no-fault-divorce-181146.html

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VMware launches new online marketplace. http://www.ospero.com/news/vmware-launches-new-online-marketplace/

VMware launches new online marketplace

Cloud vendor, VMware, has launched a new online virtualisation and cloud marketplace called the Solutions Exchange. The concept is intended to help developers and other customers purchase its products easily and will assurance that the products are VMware-certified. The Solutions Exchange offers a great deal of information about each product being offered, aimed at partners [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/vmware-launches-new-online-marketplace/

Contractors remain in demand

Contractors are still in demand, despite the issue of negotiating the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).

This is according to the latest...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-remain-in-demand-181109

Contractors remain in demand. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-remain-in-demand-181109

Marine positioning and surveying technology subject of conference. http://bit.ly/xWQTRH

Marine positioning and surveying technology subject of conference

Maritime GNSS positioning and navigation technology will be the focus of a key one-day conference being staged at the Oceanology International 2012 trade fair in London in March.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/marine-positioning-and-surveying-technology-subject-of-conference-181134.html

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PIP Implant Latest ? Boss Arrested In France

The founder of the French firm that produced the faulty breast implants at the centre of a global health scare has been arrested in the south of France. Jean-Claude Mas, 72, head of Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) was taken into police custody just before 7am this morning. Claude Couty, another executive from the French company, [...]

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Get domain name savvy to increase traffic. http://www.siteflipz.com/get-domain-name-savvy-to-increase-traffic/

Get domain name savvy to increase traffic

When you first start to consider the internet as a means of investment or as an income generator, the options can appear somewhat baffling. But one thing that repeatedly crops up as a potential money maker are domain names. Whether you are looking at buying them for your own business or as a commodity to

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Women warned not to go overseas for gastric surgery. http://bit.ly/zIpynQ

Women warned not to go overseas for gastric surgery

Leading surgeons have warned British women not to go abroad for cheap weight-loss surgery due to the risk of complications. Faced with long NHS waiting lists, thousands of British women are now choosing to have their operations at private clinics overseas because of the bargain prices they offer. The Independent on Sunday reported that in [...]

http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/01/women-warned-not-to-go-overseas-for-gastric-surgery/

Rapper names himself 'Rook' after favourite game

Rising American hip hop star Rook has been talking to the Palm Beach New Times about how his love for chess influenced his name. Anthony Joseph DeMaio was just a kid when his grandfather started teaching him to play chess. Although most people would imagine that the name 'Rook' is his own take on 'rookie', [...]

http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/138/rapper-names-himself-rook-after-favourite-game/

Survey finds server virtualisation is now commonplace. http://bit.ly/yUvMIB

Rapper names himself 'Rook' after favourite game. http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/138/rapper-names-himself-rook-after-favourite-game/

Survey finds server virtualisation is now commonplace

Server virtualisation is becoming increasingly commonplace, according to a new survey carried out by the Corporate IT Forum. The research found that the technology was being deployed by 60 per cent of the forum’s members, largely in order to cut costs and consolidate the space needed for the servers in data centres. Dani Briscoe, the [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/it-cloud-computing/survey-finds-server-virtualisation-is-now-commonplace/

Aberystwyth launches mission to gain Purple Flag

Civic officials in the seaside resort town of Aberystwyth have embarked on a campaign to achieve Purple Flag status for the town centre.

The Purple Flag is a nationally-recognised mark of the qualit...


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Aberystwyth launches mission to gain Purple Flag. http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/aberystwyth-launches-mission-to-gain-purple-flag-181129

Pest controllers tackle Plymouth flat after hoarder evicted

A hoarder from Plymouth has been evicted from his vermin-infested flat and pest controllers have moved in, after putting his neighbours through a ‘living hell’ due to his squalid living.

http://www.greenshield.com/Pest-controllers-tackle-Plymouth-flat-after-hoarder-evicted-181130.gs

Police warn of action against car park anti-social behaviour

Police in Oswestry are clamping down on young drivers who frequently gather in a local supermarket car park, racing their cars and disturbing local residents.

http://www.flashpark.co.uk/news/?action=article&page=police-warn-of-action-against-car-park-antisocial-behaviour-181137&id=181137

Pest controllers tackle Plymouth flat after hoarder evicted. http://bit.ly/wpBO0W

Police warn of action against car park anti-social behaviour. http://bit.ly/xAC9Q3

?Slow? 2012 forecast for US construction industry

According to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the economic forecast for the US construction industry in 2012 is ‘slow.’

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=180426&page=slow-2012-forecast-for-us-construction-industry-180426

‘Slow’ 2012 forecast for US construction industry. http://bit.ly/xBbTKk

WEF calls for new supply chain risk management models. http://bit.ly/ytohXP

WEF calls for new supply chain risk management models

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has called for new risk management models to be devised to address problems that could potentially befall international supply chain and transport systems.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=181111&page=wef-calls-for-new-supply-chain-risk-management-models-181111

UK data centres embracing green technology. http://www.ospero.com/news/uk-data-centres-embracing-green-technology/

UK data centres embracing green technology

UK data centres are making use of new green technologies, according to research carried out by the organisers of Data Centre World 2012. The study found that 71 per cent already replaced equipment they deemed inefficient, while 67 per cent use optimised cooling and airflow systems. In addition, a huge 71 per cent use server [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/uk-data-centres-embracing-green-technology/

New plantation research could hold key to fewer emissions claims FRA

Seattle, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2012 Research from Switzerland holds the key to “more efficient” timber plantations, claims research and analysis consultancy, Forestry Research Associates (FRA). Seattle-based FRA claims that new research from the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, Switzerland, … Continue reading →

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New plantation research could hold key to fewer emissions claims FRA. http://bit.ly/ynzC7y

End of UK tax holiday approaching. http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/1/26/end-of-uk-tax-holiday-approaching.html

End of UK tax holiday approaching

In a bid to boost the country's ailing property market and economy, the government recently introduced a holiday on the Stamp Duty Land Tax for first-time buyers.Designed to also help young families and professionals to make a start on the property ladder, the holiday meant that many people were able to cut the cost of buying and moving house.However, from 24 March, this will come to an end meaning that there isn't much time for first-time buyers to avoid paying.Wendy Evans Scott, president of the National Association of Estate Agents, commented: "With only two months remaining, first time buyers must act quickly to avoid paying Stamp Duty Land Tax on their first home purchase."If you're currently in a chain and waiting to complete your purchase then make sure that others in the chain know about the end of the tax holiday too. Good communication with your solicitor can help move the process forward."After the cut-off date, buyers will face a tax of one per cent on house purchases between £125,000 and £250,000. There will also be a three per cent tax on purchases over the £250,000 threshold, which may affect 50 per cent tax rate payers in particular who are looking to invest in a substantial first home.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/1/26/end-of-uk-tax-holiday-approaching.html

Contractor pay sees gradual rise in Scotland. http://bit.ly/ykYzel

Contractor pay sees gradual rise in Scotland

Contractor pay in Scotland has risen slightly, although the market as a whole remains challenging.

This is according to the latest Report...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractor-pay-sees-gradual-rise-in-Scotland-181019

Improve Lax Skin Without Surgery

If you like the idea of a facelift, but don’t want to have the surgery then you may be interested in Ultherapy – a non-invasive face and neck treatment that creates a brand new category in aesthetics-non-invasive tissue lifting. The Breakthrough For the first time ever, Ultherapy enables practitioners to direct sound waves not only [...]

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CIOs clearly see cloud computing benefits

A recent study by BT Engage found that the vast majority of CIOs see cloud computing and technology such as virtual desktops, as having had major benefits to the business world. The study, carried out by independent researchers at Vanson Bourn, established that 70 per cent of the CIOs questioned agreed that “cloud computing and [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/cios-clearly-see-cloud-computing-benefits/

CIOs clearly see cloud computing benefits. http://bit.ly/zJ2TcI

Contractors 'crucial' to NHS

Contractors play a crucial role in the NHS, recent comments from Andrew Horner, chair of the healthcare department at the Recruitment and Employment...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/contractors-039-crucial-039-to-nhs

Victory for solar panels industry in row over payment scheme. http://bit.ly/y92LU3

Contractors 'crucial' to NHS. http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/contractors-039-crucial-039-to-nhs

Victory for solar panels industry in row over payment scheme

The Government has lost to the solar panels industry in the latest round of the battle over plans to cut subsidies for homeowners who invest in solar ...

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/victory-for-solar-panels-industry-in-row-over-payment-scheme.aspx

Dog eats diamond wedding ring

A ‘lost’ wedding ring has turned up in the unlikeliest of places – in its owner’s dog’s stomach....

http://www.palladora.com/news/dog-eats-diamond-wedding-ring-181096.aspx

Dog eats diamond wedding ring. http://www.palladora.com/news/dog-eats-diamond-wedding-ring-181096.aspx

Internet Marketing Kickstart (e-Book)

The Internet is a great place to do business, whether you’re a retailer selling a particular line of products or a service provider making your living on the Internet. There is, however, one age-old problem with business that never seems to go away… and that is: people won’t buy what they don’t know about. This

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Leica unveils new iCON positioning and measuring range

Leica Geosystems has launched a new portfolio of positioning and measuring equipment for construction professionals, dubbed the iCON range.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-unveils-new-icon-positioning-and-measuring-range-181104.html

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UK IT contractors driving cyber power

IT contractors working in the UK are among those helping to push the country's cyber power forward.

In fact, according to the latest...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?UK-IT-contractors-driving-cyber-power-181107

UK IT contractors driving cyber power. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?UK-IT-contractors-driving-cyber-power-181107

Argentineans burn Union Jack flag over Falklands row

Argentinean protesters have set fire to a Union Jack flag outside the British embassy in Buenos Aires, amid escalating tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands.

The mob of protesters shouted s...


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Argentineans burn Union Jack flag over Falklands row. http://bit.ly/zWUgoI

Event manager enjoys working from home. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1575/event-manager-enjoys-working-from-home

Event manager enjoys working from home

An event manager has explained how working from home has taken much of the stress out of his daily life. Speaking to the Western Mail, Paul Williams explained that he has worked from home for several years from his home in Tongwynlais, a village close to Cardiff. "I find it fantastic," he enthused. "There is [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1575/event-manager-enjoys-working-from-home

Smartphones used for Christmas shopping, study finds

Recent research has confirmed that a lot of Christmas shopping was conducted on smartphones and tablets. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Google Online Retail Monitor for the fourth quarter of 2011 revealed that total retail search volumes grew by 24 per cent in comparison to the same three months in 2010. However, searches conducted [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/25/smartphones-used-for-christmas-shopping-study-finds/

Smartphones used for Christmas shopping, study finds. http://bit.ly/yjFBp7

Careful demolition of Epsom water tower begins

The brick-by-brick demolition of Epsom’s Horton Water Tower is finally underway, much to the relief of residents living in its shadow.

People living on the Livingstone housing development, which has been built around the foot of t

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/careful-demolition-of-epsom-water-tower-begins-181088.html

Careful demolition of Epsom water tower begins. http://bit.ly/zsps5D

Ryanair to create new aviation jobs with Budapest routes

Irish budget airline, Ryanair, is to relaunch flights to the Hungarian capital, Budapest, from five destinations in Europe.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/ryanair-to-create-new-aviation-jobs-with-budapest-routes-181086.html

Ryanair to create new aviation jobs with Budapest routes. http://bit.ly/yYDkMv

Job creation in Brazil shows year-on-year growth

High rates of annual growth in Brazil's job market have been confirmed by the country's labour ministry this week (23 January).

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/job-creation-in-brazil-shows-yearonyear-growth-181070.html

The lessons to be learned from celebrity divorces

A UK divorce lawyer has given her tips on what divorcing couples anywhere in the world can learn from some recent high-profile divorces.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/the-lessons-to-be-learned-from-celebrity-divorces-181080.html

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Job creation in Brazil shows year-on-year growth. http://bit.ly/xUcxXe

Man United London headquarters for sale

The London headquarters of one of England's most prominent football clubs are up for sale, it has been revealed.

Investigations by the Evening Standard found that Manchester United football team's London location - Stratton House in Piccadilly, located opposite the Ritz hotel – is being sold by the West End of London Property Unit Trust (Welput). Strutt & Parker and DTZ are understood to be handling the sale.

A significant proportion of…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3366/man-united-london-headquarters-for-sale

Man United London headquarters for sale. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3366/man-united-london-headquarters-for-sale

MTN Business upgrades and expands South African data centre. http://bit.ly/ySsWzV

IR35 Forum considers new contractor proposals

Contractors in the UK's higher tax bands may be interested to learn that the latest meeting of the IR35 Forum considered a number of new proposals to clarify the tax legislation. IR35 has been contentious issue ever since its introduction, with many claiming that it was unclear and designed to catch people out.Now, the forum is looking at introducing a tiered test as a means of establishing self-employed status, which would see the use of specific indicators to determine the level of HM Revenue & Customs intervention required in each case.Gillian Econopouly, head of policy at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and a representative on the IR35 Forum, commented: “We continue to work closely with HMRC and other expert groups such as the PCG, FCSA and ICAEW to drive operational improvements and provide clarity for self-employed contractors and the agencies they work through.“The aim is to find clearer ways to establish the status of contractors and to dissipate the mist of uncertainty that has surrounded the IR35 rules.”She added that REC is confident that the forum and deliver “genuine simplification for recruiters and the contractors they place” but that the changes will take time to implement successfully.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/1/25/ir35-forum-considers-new-contractor-proposals.html

IR35 Forum considers new contractor proposals. http://bit.ly/AwtXhB

Surveyors create virtual 3D map of Northern Ireland's 'Troubles'

Researchers from the University of Ulster have used GPS equipment and mapping technology to create a comprehensive, 3D, fully-annotated map of Northern Ireland’s ‘Troubles’.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/surveyors-create-virtual-3d-map-of-northern-irelands-troubles-181065.html

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Hulu plans to boost spending to $500m in 2012. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/hulu-plans-to-boost-spending-to-500m-in-2012

Hulu plans to boost spending to $500m in 2012

Hulu, the online video site owned by Walt Disney, News Corporation and NBC Universal, has revealed plans to spend around $500 million (£321 million) on programming this year and has commissioned its first scripted original TV show. The firm’s 2012 budget – up from $375 million (£240 million) in 2011 – will be spent on [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/hulu-plans-to-boost-spending-to-500m-in-2012

Site flipping investment sees returns

One investor has explained his successes with site flipping, managing to generate a stable income from his site. Writing on ghacks.net, technology enthusiast Martin Brinkmann noted that he saw two main approaches to making money from websites. Firstly, there is the option of buying a site that can you will spend some time on running

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Google Sites top for online video in December. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/google-sites-top-for-online-video-in-december

Brits partner with music video giants Vevo

Online music video service Vevo has secured a deal to become the first ever dedicated online HD music video partner for the Brit Awards 2012. Under the arrangement the site will stream live performances and exclusive backstage interviews from the event at London’s O2 Arena on February 21. In the lead-up to the awards ceremony, [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/brits-partner-with-music-video-giants-vevo

Google Sites top for online video in December

Around 182 million US internet users watched online video content last month for an average of 23.2 hours per viewer, new figures showed. Google Sites, driven mainly by YouTube traffic, pulled in the most viewers in December with 157.2 million. VEVO came second in the US online video rankings with 53.7 million, while Yahoo! Sites [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/google-sites-top-for-online-video-in-december

Brits partner with music video giants Vevo. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/brits-partner-with-music-video-giants-vevo

Consumers looking online for video. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/consumers-looking-online-for-video

Consumers looking online for video

Consumers appear to be increasing their interest in online video as recent research has suggested that many are even starting to shun live TV in favour of watching online. Conducted by DRV pioneer TiVo, the study found that the viewership of recorded TV and internet-delivered content is higher than that on live TV. Admittedly the [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/consumers-looking-online-for-video

Online video 'more likely to be shared through Facebook'

Online video content is more likely to be shared among Facebook users than through the alternative social networking site Twitter. This is according to a recent report from Wistia, which confirmed that for every one video shared on Twitter, nearly ten are shared among Facebook members. The findings could be of interest to businesses which [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/online-video-more-likely-to-be-shared-through-facebook

Access to online video to become simpler?

The potential market for online video could be set to grow as new products and services are helping consumers to access content. Frequency, for example, enables people to gather their favourite online videos from any source on the web and keep them all in one place. The service can then be set to automatically update [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/access-to-online-video-to-become-simpler

Access to online video to become simpler?. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/access-to-online-video-to-become-simpler

Online video 'more likely to be shared through Facebook'. http://bit.ly/xFPu5T

Online video to be popular in 2012. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/online-video-to-be-popular-in-2012

Online video to be popular in 2012

Webmasters might want to look further into video production options given the predicted growth of the market in the year ahead. According to reports from Mycustomer.com, if the current growth trajectory continues over the course of 2012, there could be a billion visits to video sites each month. James Murray, from Experian Hitwise, added that [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/online-video-to-be-popular-in-2012

Online video interest remains strong

It's clear that online video is becoming an increasingly popular section of the internet among users, but recent statistics have confirmed just how much time people are spending watching online videos. The latest data, compiled by Nielsen, found that average US viewers watched more than five hours of online video during the month of November [...]

http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/online-video-interest-remains-strong

Online video interest remains strong. http://www.handiproductions.com/news-blogs/online-video-interest-remains-strong

Oil and gas engineering jobs to emerge in 2012

The re-emergence of projects that were put on hold during the recession could give way to more engineering jobs in the oil and gas sector, according to recruitment specialists NES Global Talent. “During the recession, lots of projects didn’t make it past the financial investment decision stage, but many were sanctioned in 2011 and as [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/oil-and-gas-engineering-jobs-to-emerge-in-2012/

Oil and gas engineering jobs to emerge in 2012. http://bit.ly/yWuXso

Scottish contractors see slight pay rise

Contractor pay for individuals working in Scotland has seen a minor increase, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Bank of Scotland.

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-job-market/scottish-contractors-see-slight-pay-rise

Scottish contractors see slight pay rise. http://bit.ly/x1Os37

Brazilian currency shows gains. http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazilian-currency-shows-gains-181037.html

Brazilian currency shows gains

The Brazilian real has enjoyed a fourth day of gains thanks to a report showing that there are inflows coming to the economy.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazilian-currency-shows-gains-181037.html

Midlands bar and nightclub for sale

A bar and nightclub company located in the Midlands is up for sale after undergoing serious problems during the festive season.

While the Christmas and New Year period is usually profitable for the entertainment sector, Mood Bars has had to call in the administrators after suffering an “unsustainable drop in revenues” over the past few months.

TJ's Bar and Bistro, Koko's nightclub and the Shakespeare Inn public house are among the…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3355/midlands-bar-and-nightclub-for-sale

BlackBerry bosses quit in smartphone shake-up

The bosses of BlackBerry developers Research in Motion (RIM) have quite amid pressure from investors. Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie resigned as the firm continued to lose market share to the Apple iPhone, as well as growing competition from Android-powered handsets. Thorsten Heins, the chief operating officer, has now been named president and chief executive [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/24/blackberry-bosses-quit-in-smartphone-shake-up/

Midlands bar and nightclub for sale. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3355/midlands-bar-and-nightclub-for-sale

BlackBerry bosses quit in smartphone shake-up. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/24/blackberry-bosses-quit-in-smartphone-shake-up/

Retirement Living TV looking to expand on its success

The founder of RLTV, the cable channel that offers news and lifestyle viewing exclusively for over-50s viewers, has said that the channel has realistic plans of doubling its reach by the end of 2012.

http://www.tiptopdatingagency.co.uk/news/article/retirement-living-tv-looking-to-expand-on-its-success-181054.html

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Contractors are part of the NHS solution

Contractors play a crucial role in the UK's health service and are part of the solution to improving the NHS.

This is the view of...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-are-part-of-the-NHS-solution-181060

Contractors are part of the NHS solution. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Contractors-are-part-of-the-NHS-solution-181060

UK medical imaging company expands to the US

Eykona, a medical 3D imaging company that was spun out of Oxford University, is aiming to grow its sales to the US market, through the opening of a new office in North Carolina.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/uk-medical-imaging-company-expands-to-the-us-181057.html

UK medical imaging company expands to the US. http://bit.ly/wHADZP

A nose job can make you look younger, study finds

Getting a nose job could have the added benefit of making you appear younger, a new study found. Researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada collected “before” and “after” pictures of 53 patients aged 15 to 61 who had undergone rhinoplasty operations. They showed them to a group of 50 volunteers, who were then [...]

http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/01/a-nose-job-can-make-you-look-younger-study-finds/

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Disaster averted at New Zealand chess contest. http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/137/disaster-averted-at-new-zealand-chess-contest/

Disaster averted at New Zealand chess contest

A major chess tournament in New Zealand almost didn’t happen this year after the van carrying all the chess sets crashed on the edge of Queenstown. The Queenstown Chess Classic’s organisers, Paul and Joanne Spiller, were driving to the venue when a taxi span out of control and hit their van. “It was very traumatic,” [...]

http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/137/disaster-averted-at-new-zealand-chess-contest/

Flag flies once more from the Celtic Manor Resort

A steeplejack scaled a 130-foot-high flagpole in windy conditions on the weekend, to fix a problem that has stopped it flying its usual flag for the last few weeks.

The flagpole on top of the Celtic...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/flag-flies-once-more-from-the-celtic-manor-resort-181046

Vanessa Bryant looks set to gain mansions in divorce

Although the divorce of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant has not yet been finalized, Vanessa Bryant looks set to gain three mansions in the settlement, media reports suggest.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/vanessa-bryant-looks-set-to-gain-mansions-in-divorce-181030.html

Vanessa Bryant looks set to gain mansions in divorce. http://bit.ly/y68n92

Contractors move quickly to demolish fire-damaged chapel. http://bit.ly/xa20jA

Contractors move quickly to demolish fire-damaged chapel

Demolition contractors in Wales have moved quickly to take down the remains of a 19th-century chapel in Swansea, after an enormous fire left it in a very dangerous state on the weekend.

The Libanus Chapel in Cwmbwrla was set alight in a

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/contractors-move-quickly-to-demolish-firedamaged-chapel-181043.html

Cable joins Clegg on mansion tax debate

Business secretary Vince Cable looks set to side with the Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg over the issue of mansion tax.The proposal of the mansion tax was brought by the Lib Dems in order to balance out the impact of the Coalition's tax changes. If approved, it would introduce a one per cent annual levy on all homes worth above £1 million. Mr Clegg has already affirmed his plans to continue to fight for the tax, which due to its focus, could well be a particular issue to those already paying 50 per cent tax on their income. However, Cable is expected to argue that the tax will have a significant effect on foreigners who own property in the UK. Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, he remarked that people from abroad who purchase expensive properties in Britain but only pay £1,000 a year is “perverse”. “A mansion tax is still very much on the agenda – it is a very good idea,” he added.The same paper recently reported that around one in 20 homes in certain desirable areas of London are owned offshore. This means that they d not need to pay stamp duty and largely avoid other taxes that contribute to the UK economy.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/1/24/cable-joins-clegg-on-mansion-tax-debate.html

Cable joins Clegg on mansion tax debate. http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/1/24/cable-joins-clegg-on-mansion-tax-debate.html

London to host Data Centre Strategy Forum

Conference firm IQPC is organising a Data Centre Strategy Forum in March to allow influential representatives from the industry to share experiences and challenges with each other. Leading ICT professionals from companies including Telecity Group, Claranet Group, Lloyds TSB and The European Commission Directorate General Joint Research Centre have all been invited to speak at [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/london-to-host-data-centre-strategy-forum/

London to host Data Centre Strategy Forum. http://www.ospero.com/news/london-to-host-data-centre-strategy-forum/

Call for cosmetic surgery advert ban

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) wants to ban cosmetic surgery adverts and to force surgeons to have annual checks, in a bid to get rid of cowboy practitioners. Baaps said cosmetic surgery as a medical procedure should not be advertised, in the same way that the promotion of prescription medicines is banned. [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/23/call-for-cosmetic-surgery-advert-ban/

PIP Implants: a failure of regulation?

by Dr Mark Harrison, Director Harley Aesthetics  The Problem The current situation is that over the last 10 years 40,000 women in the UK have been given PIP breast implants that contain industrial grade silicone rather than medical grade silicone. The direct result of this was that PIP made a £10 cost saving on the [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/23/pip-implants-a-failure-of-regulation/

Call for cosmetic surgery advert ban. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/23/call-for-cosmetic-surgery-advert-ban/

PIP Implants: a failure of regulation?. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/23/pip-implants-a-failure-of-regulation/

Leica PaveSmart 3D v3.0 launched World of Concrete 2012

Leica Geosystems has used the World of Concrete 2012 trade event to launch v3.0 of its Leica PaveSmart 3D system, which supports a wider range of paving equipment and applications than ever before.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-pavesmart-3d-v30-launched-world-of-concrete-2012-181017.html

Leica PaveSmart 3D v3.0 launched World of Concrete 2012. http://bit.ly/Accl6V

US firm to create aviation maintenance jobs in Bahrain

US aviation repair firm, AeroThrust Holdings, has signed an agreement to create aviation maintenance jobs in Bahrain thorough a new aircraft engine maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the Arabian state.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/us-firm-to-create-aviation-maintenance-jobs-in-bahrain-181002.html

US firm to create aviation maintenance jobs in Bahrain. http://bit.ly/AvfXWD

How you can increase the long-term value of your website customer

Site flipping is a business like any other, and in business there is a saying that it’s harder to sell to a new customer than it is to sell to an existing one. There should be some small print added to that statement that says: ‘…as long as your customers are happy’. Why? Because if

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Stamp collecting can be 'profitable' asserts AAA. http://bit.ly/yOIxKB

Stamp collecting can be 'profitable' asserts AAA

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2012 Stamp collecting is becoming increasingly popular as a money-making hobby and can actually prove profitable in these economic times, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA). The statement from the alternative investment advocacy group follows the announcement of solid profits at a UK-based stamp dealer, Stanley Gibbons. The firm expects [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/2590/stamp-collecting-can-be-profitable-asserts-aaa

AAA champions US real estate as alternative investment option. http://bit.ly/yKJrLn

Scottish storms have caused huge vermin problem

Storms that battered the west coast of Scotland have caused an enormous infestation of vermin in the town of Oban.

http://www.greenshield.com/Scottish-storms-have-caused-huge-vermin-problem-181011.gs

Scottish storms have caused huge vermin problem. http://www.greenshield.com/Scottish-storms-have-caused-huge-vermin-problem-181011.gs

Controlled explosion demolishes Leicester chimney

A 115-foot tall industrial chimney in Leicester was demolished on the weekend in a controlled explosion.

The chimney, on the site of the former British United Shoe Machinery (BUSM) works in Belgrave, was demolished at 11am on Saturday in

http://www.gilldemolitions.co.uk/demolition-news/controlled-explosion-demolishes-leicester-chimney-181007.html

Controlled explosion demolishes Leicester chimney. http://bit.ly/wKhRWU

Poor customer service still affecting homeowners

Some 67 per cent of homeowners claim that the customer service they receive from consumer-facing firms has either stayed the same or got worse over the last three years. The survey, which was carried out by YouGov, found that only 22 per cent said customer service had improved somewhat over the period, while only 3 [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/poor-customer-service-still-affecting-homeowners/

Poor customer service still affecting homeowners. http://bit.ly/zbkuOn

Lost wedding ring returned after 20 years

An Iowa man is celebrating after a wedding ring he lost two decades ago has been returned to him....

http://www.palladora.com/news/lost-wedding-ring-returned-after-20-years-181006.aspx

Lost wedding ring returned after 20 years. http://www.palladora.com/news/lost-wedding-ring-returned-after-20-years-181006.aspx

Heidi Klum and Seal may divorce

Speculation is rife that Heidi Klum and Seal may divorce after the couple confirmed that they are to separate.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/heidi-klum-and-seal-may-divorce-180998.html

Now could be great time for timber investors, claims FRA

Seattle, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2012 Forestry Research Associates (FRA) said that now is a great time to have investments in forestry as the construction industry in the US begins to recover from its long slump. A recent report in … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/forestry-investment/824/now-could-be-great-time-for-timber-investors-claims-fra

Heidi Klum and Seal may divorce. http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/heidi-klum-and-seal-may-divorce-180998.html

Now could be great time for timber investors, claims FRA. http://bit.ly/AqANrU

Tiered test system considered for IR35

A number of possibilities for altering the contractor tax system are being considered by the IR35 Forum.

One option the forum is looking...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/tiered-test-system-considered-for-ir35

Tiered test system considered for IR35. http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/tiered-test-system-considered-for-ir35

Brazil targets four per cent growth

Brazil is targeting an economic growth level of four per cent over the course of the year, reports have suggested.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazil-targets-four-per-cent-growth-180995.html

Brazil targets four per cent growth. http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazil-targets-four-per-cent-growth-180995.html

Solar panels fitted on Sunderland school

Pupils at a Sunderland school are making an effort to be more environmentally friendly by using solar panels.

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/solar-panels-fitted-on-sunderland-school.aspx

Liverpool employees to work from home?

Employees of a site in Liverpool might need to start learning more about working from home as the employer is considering closing its base. Military communications firm Selex Elsag has announced its plans to close the site due to the “very challenging business environment” and the reduction in government spending. Around 45 people work at [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1565/liverpool-employees-to-work-from-home

Liverpool employees to work from home?. http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1565/liverpool-employees-to-work-from-home

Solar panels fitted on Sunderland school. http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/solar-panels-fitted-on-sunderland-school.aspx

Recession leads to boost in restaurant sales

There has been a rise in the number of restaurants for sale in the wake of the recession, recent reports have suggested.

In Edinburgh, for example, critically-acclaimed Seadogs is on the market, along with the established seafood restaurant Creelers. Both have been in operation for quite a while, suggesting that rough trading is hitting business across the board.

This could be good news for those looking to buy a restaurant…

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3344/recession-leads-to-boost-in-restaurant-sales

Recession leads to boost in restaurant sales. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/on-the-market/3344/recession-leads-to-boost-in-restaurant-sales

Nokia Lumia sales top 1 million

A poll of analysts has suggested that sales of Nokia's Lumia handset – its first to be released in a tie-up with Microsoft – sold 1.3 million units between November and the end of last year. Conducted by Bloomberg, the poll of 22 analysts saw projections ranging from 800,000 to two million, with just the [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/23/nokia-lumia-sales-top-1-million/

Nokia Lumia sales top 1 million. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/01/23/nokia-lumia-sales-top-1-million/

Poor business confidence could boost contractor hiring

The likelihood of employers hiring contractors to pick up workloads could be on the rise as confidence in the economy remains low.

Often...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Poor-business-confidence-could-boost-contractor-hiring-181018

Poor business confidence could boost contractor hiring. http://bit.ly/zktllv

Feed-in Tariff – what’s the latest news?. http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/feed-in-tariff--whats-the-latest-news.aspx

Feed-in Tariff ? what?s the latest news?

You would be forgiven for finding it hard to keep tabs on the latest happenings with regards to the Government’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme. With this in mind, we have put together this information to not only provide some much needed background on the

http://www.tecg.co.uk/feeds/news/feed-in-tariff--whats-the-latest-news.aspx

Croatian protesters attempt to take down EU flag. http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/croatian-protesters-attempt-to-take-down-eu-flag-181005

Croatian protesters attempt to take down EU flag

Croatian nationalists have been arrested following a demonstration in which they tries to take down a European Union (EU) flag in the country’s capital city on Saturday.

The flag lowering had ...


http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/croatian-protesters-attempt-to-take-down-eu-flag-181005

Law firm adopts intelligent lighting system for data centre

A US law firm has appointed an intelligent lighting system provider in order to reduce energy consumption at its data centres. Fenwick and West LLP has been undertaking a data centre renovation of late and made the decision to further improve energy efficiency by installing LED lighting. It appointed Redwood Systems to provide the lighting [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/law-firm-adopts-intelligent-lighting-system-for-data-centre/

Law firm adopts intelligent lighting system for data centre. http://bit.ly/zj7bOW

List Building From Scratch (e-Book)

You might wonder why it’s a good idea to build a list. After all, it probably seems like a lot of work to find prospects, get them to accept emails from you, and find new things to send out to them on a regular basis. You might also think it will take a lot of

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List Building From Scratch (e-Book). http://www.siteflipz.com/list-building-from-scratch-e-book/

More men getting cosmetic surgery to boost looks and confidence

It’s not just women who are striving for physical perfection, an increasing number of men are turning to cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance. Male patients now account for around 10 per cent of all cosmetic surgery procedures carried out in the UK, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the latest [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/18/more-men-getting-cosmetic-surgery-to-boost-looks-and-confidence/

Celebrity Big Brother's Georgia Salpa wants cosmetic surgery

Celebrity Big Brother’s Georgia Salpa revealed to fellow housemates that she wants cosmetic surgery on her lips, nose and cheekbones. The Irish lingerie model said she wanted bigger lips, a smaller nose and better cheekbones and would be willing to go under the knife to enhance her looks. Playboy twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon brought [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/01/16/celebrity-big-brothers-georgia-salpa-wants-cosmetic-surgery/

Celebrity Big Brother's Georgia Salpa wants cosmetic surgery. http://bit.ly/yQuuJ6

More men getting cosmetic surgery to boost looks and confidence. http://bit.ly/wIz1Y7

The role of bank boards in risk management becoming integral

Risk management must ingrain itself as a prime consideration at the board levels at US banks, according to a leading management consultant, who said that new regulations mean that risk must be put front and central.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=180504&page=the-role-of-bank-boards-in-risk-management-becoming-integral-180504

The role of bank boards in risk management becoming integral. http://bit.ly/yNsI1E

Notaries working to comply with new surety requirements. http://bit.ly/yf3iTy

Notaries working to comply with new surety requirements

Notaries across the US are working with the National Notary Association (NNA) to meet new surety bond requirements that have come as a result of the so-called ‘robo-signing’ crisis.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=180966&page=notaries-working-to-comply-with-new-surety-requirements-180966

Galileo applications to be focus of pan-EU summit

GNSS and geo-positioning experts from across Europe will convene in Prague next week for the Galileo Application Congress Prague 2012.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/galileo-applications-to-be-focus-of-paneu-summit-180979.html

Galileo applications to be focus of pan-EU summit. http://bit.ly/y0r0Et

IT contractor jobs on offer for graduates. http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-on-offer-for-graduates-180887

IT contractor jobs on offer for graduates

IT contractor jobs and other positions within the sector appear to be opening up for graduate employees.

The latest High Fliers'...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?IT-contractor-jobs-on-offer-for-graduates-180887

Jerry Maguire is a friend of ours??.the Ospero 2012+ Tech Predictions

Jason Currill, CEO Ospero Global Hosting This year and the following next five years will be significant for so many reasons and the biggest reason is disruptive change. Disruptive change will be uncomfortable to many organisations and some will not deal with this in a good way and fail. Others, a much smaller proportion will [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/jerry-maguire-is-a-friend-of-ours-the-ospero-2012-tech-predictions/

Jerry Maguire is a friend of ours…….the Ospero 2012+ Tech Predictions. http://bit.ly/Av4xBu

Wheel clamping 'only option' for cars at Cambridge beauty spot

Members of a Cambridge residents association have said that wheel clamping may be their only option to stop people from parking on a local beauty spot, after a high-tech gate proved ineffective.

http://www.wheelclampers.com/news/article/wheel-clamping-only-option-for-cars-at-cambridge-beauty-spot-180965.html

Growing scientific equipment manufacturer has record sales

A Shropshire-based manufacturer of components for scientific and medical equipment registered record sales figures in 2011, highlighting the work of their scientific sales team.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/growing-scientific-equipment-manufacturer-has-record-sales-180964.html

Wheel clamping 'only option' for cars at Cambridge beauty spot. http://bit.ly/zIUc89

Growing scientific equipment manufacturer has record sales. http://bit.ly/xU3DGe

Swarovski-encrusted chess set is real eye-catcher

A luxurious chess set encrusted with Swarovski crystals has been designed by US-based Jewel Cast & Techno, and only 50 of the sets are available to buy anywhere in the world. Using state-of-the-art jewellery making techniques, each piece is set with gleaming Swarovskis, adding more than a touch of luxury to your average chess game. [...]

http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/136/swarovski-encrusted-chess-set-is-real-eye-catcher/

Swarovski-encrusted chess set is real eye-catcher. http://www.chessbaron.co.uk/news/136/swarovski-encrusted-chess-set-is-real-eye-catcher/

Shell and Regus launch new mobile workforce lounges

A new chain of business lounges aimed at the mobile workforce are to be launched in a joint effort by serviced office group Regus and forecourt chain Shell. The lounges are intended to give those who work on the road the chance to use fast internet connections to access their company’s engineer scheduling software, work [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/shell-and-regus-launch-new-mobile-workforce-lounges/

Shell and Regus launch new mobile workforce lounges. http://bit.ly/AqVwu2

Kenny G could divorce. http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/kenny-g-could-divorce-180974.html

Kenny G could divorce

Kenny G could be set to divorce from his wife, Lyndie Benson-Gorelick, media reports have suggested.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/kenny-g-could-divorce-180974.html

Record figures for 2011 sustain Airbus aviation jobs. http://bit.ly/xuDYMx

Record figures for 2011 sustain Airbus aviation jobs

Airbus has announced record sales figures for 2011, which have contributed to sustaining both aviation maintenance jobs and airline crew jobs.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/record-figures-for-2011-sustain-airbus-aviation-jobs-180963.html

Data centre firm submits Olympic media centre bid. http://www.ospero.com/news/data-centre-firm-submits-olympic-media-centre-bid/

Standard Bank creates new finance jobs on trading team

Standard Bank Group has announced the recruitment of three new experienced finance operative, who will work on the expansion of the bank’s steel and steel raw materials trading operations.

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/standard-bank-creates-new-finance-jobs-on-trading-team-news-21919182438

Standard Bank creates new finance jobs on trading team. http://bit.ly/yFtov1

Daily deals help to offset cosmetic surgery costs

Almost one in four American adults would consider cosmetic surgery if costs were lower, but around a tenth of younger women are offsetting the bill for procedures with online daily deals, according to a new survey by couponcabin.com. The company offers vouchers and promotional codes online for thousands of products and services in the US. [...]

http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/01/daily-deals-help-to-offset-cosmetic-surgery-costs/