Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Claire Danes: Homeland's Carrie is my kinky superhero alter ego. http://bit.ly/OzNYGl

Claire Danes: Homeland's Carrie is my kinky superhero alter ego

Claire Danes has revealed she loves playing her “kinky superhero alter ego” Carrie Mathison in hit TV show Homeland. The 33-year-old actress, who bagged an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of the bipolar CIA agent, explained she enjoys being able to immerse herself in Carrie’s character because it is so different from her own personality. [...]

http://www.celestus.com/1186/claire-danes-homelands-carrie-is-my-kinky-superhero-alter-ego/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=claire-danes-homelands-carrie-is-my-kinky-superhero-alter-ego

Engineer scheduling software can help reduce fuel costs

Engineer scheduling software could help plumbing and heating providers, and planned maintenance firms, who are feeling the pinch from rising fuel prices. According to a report from the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors, providers are finding it difficult to cope with the rising cost of keeping their engineers on the road. The competitive marketplace [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/field-service/engineer-scheduling-software-can-help-reduce-fuel-costs/
Engineer scheduling software can help reduce fuel costs. http://bit.ly/OH8wyD
AWR regulations impact 'vary according to sector'. http://bit.ly/OH8vuz

AWR regulations impact 'vary according to sector'

The impact of Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR) varies from sector to sector – so umbrella companies will all have a unique experience.

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/umbrella-companies/awr-regulations-impact-039-vary-according-to-sector-039-
Employees start to take advantage of home working options. http://bit.ly/MXlxnM

Employees start to take advantage of home working options

As the London 2012 Olympic Games get under way employees are starting to take advantage of the option of working from home to avoid the crush on public transport systems. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, one in eight companies in the UK is encouraging people to work from home, rising to [...]

http://www.workfromhome.co.uk/news/1905/employees-start-to-take-advantage-of-home-working-options

Which? campaign receives 15,000 signatories

The Which? campaign to make sure that fixed contracts maintain the same terms and conditions has received a large level of support with 15,000 customers currently giving the campaign their signatures. The Fixed means Fixed movement aims to ensure that the price and all other aspects of a fixed deal contract really do remain the [...]

http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/07/31/which-campaign-receives-15000-signatories/
Which? campaign receives 15,000 signatories. http://www.mobileu.co.uk/2012/07/31/which-campaign-receives-15000-signatories/
'Digital pills' receive European and US approvals. http://bit.ly/PkUIWW

'Digital pills' receive European and US approvals

Scientific developers in the US have produced what are being called ‘digital pills’, which would be connected to microchips and allow doctors to monitor whether their patients are taking their medications as prescribed.

Both the European Medicine Authority (EMA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recently approved the use of the digestible microchips, which are embedded in drugs, following studies showing their safety and efficacy when implanted in placebo pills.

The tiny devices have been made by Proteus Digital Health, in Redwood City, California and have been hailed by medical and scientific experts as a means of enhancing the efficacy of medical treatments.

Eric Topol, the director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute in California and author of The Creative Destruction of Medicine, said that the sand-particle sized sensor, containing trace amounts of magnesium and copper, hold tremendous potential for the future.

“About half of all people don’t take medications like they’re supposed to,” he said. “This device could be a solution to that problem, so that doctors can know when to rev up a patient’s medication adherence.”

The magnesium and copper inside the chips would generate a slight voltage when in contact with digestive juices and would send a signal to a microchip embedded in a person’s skin, which would then relay information to their healthcare provider.

Proteus’s George Savage explained, “The point is not for doctors to castigate people, but to understand how people are responding to their treatments. This way doctors can prescribe a different dose or a different medicine if they learn that it’s not being taken appropriately.”

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/digital-pills-receive-european-and-us-approvals-185108.html
FRA endorses Harvard's support for forestry investment. http://bit.ly/MXfVd9

FRA endorses Harvard's support for forestry investment

Seattle, UNITED STATES, 231July, 2012 Harvard University’s investment manager has spoken out in favor of timberland investment as a way to make cash while investing in an ethical cause, in a move endorsed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA). Harvard Management … Continue reading →

http://www.forestry-research.com/forestry-investment/1334/fra-endorses-harvards-support-for-forestry-investment
Online radio divorce show finds fans in California. http://bit.ly/Pk7JjI

Online radio divorce show finds fans in California

An online radio show about divorce has got off to a good start in California. Less than a month after beginning the network's radio show, DivorceNewsNetwork.tv has already amassed more than 1,000 listens for some of its episodes.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/online-radio-divorce-show-finds-fans-in-california-185117.html

Scottish hotel will continue to fly the Olympic flag

The owner of a Scottish hotel has said they will keep flying a flag bearing the Olympic rings for the duration of the London games and not bow to any pressure from the International Olympic Committee ...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/scottish-hotel-will-continue-to-fly-the-olympic-flag-185102
Scottish hotel will continue to fly the Olympic flag. http://bit.ly/NGeGRd

SMEs concerned about economy

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are worried about the state of the economy and reports have suggested that some have even considered shutting up shop. The latest Zurich SME Risk Index revealed that 11 per cent of firms in the UK have considered closing down in the last three months due to the impact of [...]

http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/trends/4125/smes-concerned-about-economy
SMEs concerned about economy. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/trends/4125/smes-concerned-about-economy

DuPont Farbos to buy up East London site for giant data centre

A new deal could see one of the largest data centres in Europe being constructed in East London. The deal is expected to see DuPont Farbos Technology purchase a 600,000 square foot site in Dagenham. The firm is one of many eager to find space for their growing data storage needs in the UK. UK [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/dupont-farbos-to-buy-up-east-london-site-for-giant-data-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dupont-farbos-to-buy-up-east-london-site-for-giant-data-centre

Architects Association erects 'big shed' clad with timber

The Architectural Association’s Hooke Park campus has announced the addition of another timber building in the shape of its new ‘big shed’. The large construction, which has been clad with cedar wood panels, is intended to act as a shelter for trainees as they erect trial projects.
The new shelter was actually designed by the students themselves and used the timber from the Hooke Park woodland area in Dorset that is now owned by the Architectural Association. There are several other timber buildings on the site, all using the sustainable timber.
The students also worked with wood panels in the design of summer pavilions for London’s Bedford Square.
The big shed was designed around the space that was available, explained one the students responsible for the project, Nozomi Nakabayashi. He told the Architect’s Journal, “We developed a spatial understanding of the site through living here. A large window to the north would help create a sense of arrival [unfortunately cost constraints led to all glazing being replaced by polycarbonate], while a window to the west would engage occupants with the woods.”
Sustainable wood panel products such as Sterling OSB are appropriate the construction of outdoor sheds and workshops. For more information on the product and for some ideas of how it can be used, take a look here.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/architects-association-erects-big-shed-clad-timber
Architects Association erects 'big shed' clad with timber. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/architects-association-erects-big-shed-clad-timber

McDonald's embraces sustainable wood panels

McDonald’s has embraced sustainability in the construction of its largest ever restaurant in the Olympic Village in London’s Stratford.
The site is to be open for just six weeks and has been constructed using sustainable materials such as timber panels and decking that can be dismantled and re-used after the event is over.
The idea was that the restaurant was quick and easy to construct, thanks to the fact that it used prefabricated timber panels, and that 75 per cent of it would be re-usable or recyclable. Sustainable panel products such as Sterling OSB are ideal for these kinds of structures as they are made entirely from wood sourced from sustainably managed forests. McDonald’s CEO in the UK, Jill McDonald, explained that sustainability was at the centre of their work on the Olympic park, London 2012 is set to be the most sustainable Games and this ambition inspired us not only to fulfil our role as official restaurant in the catering operation behind the event, but also to bind sustainability into the heart of our state-of-the-art Olympic Park restaurants."
The restaurant is expected to serve up to 1,200 people per hour over the busiest times, with a total of 50,000 Big Macs and 180,000 portions of fries being sold over the event.
For more information on Sterling OSB material and its uses, take a look here.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/mcdonalds-embraces-sustainable-wood-panels
Leica launches updates for GeoMoS monitoring software. http://bit.ly/T1DQZQ

Leica launches updates for GeoMoS monitoring software

Leica Geosystems’ flagship monitoring software, Leica GeoMoS, has undergone a series of crucial updates, which now allow it to provide the best possible integration into a modern and high secure IT infrastructure as a Windows Service.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-launches-updates-for-geomos-monitoring-software-185090.html

Monday, 30 July 2012

How do you sell websites?. http://www.siteflipz.com/how-do-you-sell-websites/

How do you sell websites?

Flipping websites has become a lucrative business since the boom of the Internet. With this boom, many industries have emerged that led to many, many new businesses being created and many of these businesses have proven to be not only viable, or even profitable, but powerful. Could yours be next? Please Login to view this

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Contractor tax deadline looms for payments on account

Contractors are being warned of new penalties if the July 31 tax deadline is not met. Contractors who have make payments on account of income tax and...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/contractor-tax-deadline-looms-for-payments-on-account
Contractor tax deadline looms for payments on account. http://bit.ly/ODkglA

Private sector to play important role in sustainable forestry

Sustainable forestry will see a growing input from the private sector in the future, it has been suggested.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/private-sector-to-play-important-role-in-sustainable-forestry-185074.html
Private sector to play important role in sustainable forestry. http://bit.ly/ODk0TE
Tan House pub sold. http://www.bizsale.co.uk/blog/tax-issues/4115/tan-house-pub-sold

Snoop Dogg banned from Norway after drugs bust

Snoop Dogg has been barred from Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount of cannabis last month. The American rapper was on his way to a music festival in southern Norway in June when sniffer dogs detected 0.3oz (8g) of marijuana in his luggage. He was detained at [...]

http://www.lyricfinder.org/421/snoop-dogg-banned-from-norway-after-drugs-bust
Snoop Dogg banned from Norway after drugs bust. http://www.lyricfinder.org/421/snoop-dogg-banned-from-norway-after-drugs-bust

Oxford attempting to tackle persistent rat problem

Oxford has emerged in the top ten of the worst cities in the UK for rat and mouse infestations – a fact that some local residents have expressed little surprise about.

http://www.greenshield.com/Oxford-attempting-to-tackle-persistent-rat-problem-185085.gs
Oxford attempting to tackle persistent rat problem. http://www.greenshield.com/Oxford-attempting-to-tackle-persistent-rat-problem-185085.gs

Mezzanine finance popular with asset-rich, cash-poor developers

An expert in the commercial development industry has given his thoughts on why mezzanine finance is so popular with developers these days. Speaking to bridgingandcommercialdistributor.co.uk, Positive Commercial Finance director, John Waddicker, claimed that a growing number of developers find themselves requiring both senior debt and mezzanine finance to kick-start their projects. The main reason for [...]

http://belgraviacommercial.co.uk/mezzanine-finance-popular-with-assetrich-cashpoor-developers-184230/
Mezzanine finance popular with asset-rich, cash-poor developers. http://bit.ly/NQVbTg

Hotel development finance secured for new Glasgow Park Inn

Details about the new Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City centre hotel have emerged from the Rezidor Hotel Group, which secured hotel development finance for the project. The hotel is being built in a former office building in the Scottish city and will specialise in offering business services including four meetings rooms and a conference [...]

http://belgraviacommercial.co.uk/hotel-development-finance-secured-for-new-glasgow-park-inn-183370/

Poll finds support for bridging loans and for regulation

A new poll by Mortgage Solutions has found that 80 per cent of brokers are in support of bridging loan market regulation. Many legitimate bridging lenders are also in support of greater regulation of the short-term loan industry as it will help to improve the industry’s reputation. Despite the support for the regulation, there was [...]

http://belgraviacommercial.co.uk/poll-finds-support-for-bridging-loans-and-for-regulation-183495/
Hotel development finance secured for new Glasgow Park Inn. http://bit.ly/NQV6yZ

NASA images show flags still flying on the moon

Five of the six flags planted on the moon over the course of the moon landings are still standing, according to new imagery from NASA.

A flag was planted by the USA astronauts on each of the manned m...


http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/nasa-images-show-flags-still-flying-on-the-moon-185088
AAA endorses Women Investing in Women. http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/impact-investing/3156/aaa-endorses-women-investing-in-women

AAA endorses Women Investing in Women

Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) is supporting the Women Investing in Women Initiative as part of a widespread endorsement of impact investment options that support women in developing nations. AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, claims that World Bank statistics show that if more women joined the labor force, the world’s GDP would improve. In addition, [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/impact-investing/3156/aaa-endorses-women-investing-in-women
REITs are proving an "attractive" option, claims AAA. http://bit.ly/QLG5NL

REITs are proving an "attractive" option, claims AAA

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2012 Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claims that commercial property investment trusts are a great option for alternative investors. The alternative investment advocacy group claims that recent results showing impressive returns from real estate investment trusts (REITs) demonstrate how alternatives are regularly outperforming more traditional asset classes, such as equities. [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/alternative-investments/3157/reits-are-proving-an-attractive-option-claims-aaa

AAA: "Pension fund researchers need to take time over alternatives"

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2012 A new article in the Financial Times has pointed out the fact that many pension funds and other institutional investors may need to take on more research staff if they want to make the most of alternative investment opportunities. This has led Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) to warn [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/3158/aaa-pension-fund-researchers-need-to-take-time-over-alternatives
AAA: "Pension fund researchers need to take time over alternatives". http://bit.ly/MOu1zl
AAA welcomes report on Bransons impact investing efforts. http://bit.ly/QLEQ1g

AAA welcomes report on Bransons impact investing efforts

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2012 Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed a report into Richard Branson’s impact investing efforts. The article, published by Marketwatch.com, talks about how Virgin boss, Richard Branson, has taken a huge interest in impact investing and has launched Virgin Unite to try to help boost its popularity among regular [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/impact-investing/3159/aaa-welcomes-report-on-bransons-impact-investing-efforts
AAA welcomes report into pensions investing in alternatives. http://bit.ly/MOtWvm

AAA welcomes report into pensions investing in alternatives

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2012 Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has welcomed new research from Towers Watson consultancy, which found that pension funds are still putting more and more of their funds into alternative investments. The survey found that there has been a 7.9 per cent rise in the total pension fund assets under [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/3160/aaa-welcomes-report-into-pensions-investing-in-alternatives

AAA welcomes new support for Canadian impact investing

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2012 Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), an alternative investment advocacy and research group, has lent its support to the TMX Group in Canada, which has announced a commitment to contributing to the development of the impact investing market in the country. TMX Group is officially supporting MaRS Centre for Impact [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/impact-investing/3162/aaa-welcomes-new-support-for-canadian-impact-investing
AAA welcomes new support for Canadian impact investing. http://bit.ly/QLDBip
Survey shows more investors interested in alternatives, claims AAA. http://bit.ly/MOtP36
AAA: Alternative investors looking outside Europe for REITs. http://bit.ly/MOtMUQ

AAA: Alternative investors looking outside Europe for REITs

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 5, 2012 Alternative investors are ploughing money into South Africa’s property sector, according to recent reports. Alternative Asset Analysis claims that regions outside of Europe are receiving more interest and are great options for investing in real estate. A new report from JSE Property index shows that the amount of [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/alternative-investments/3164/aaa-alternative-investors-looking-outside-europe-for-reits

AAA claims the wealthy are turning to tangible assets

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2012 Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claims that a growing number of wealthy investors are buying things like art, antiques and jewellery instead of stocks and bonds. The alternative investment market has become even more ‘alternative’ according to AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group. Its analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, is [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/strategies/3176/aaa-claims-the-wealthy-are-turning-to-tangible-assets
AAA claims the wealthy are turning to tangible assets. http://bit.ly/MOtGMU
Florida and Turkey set to be next real estate hot spots – AAA. http://bit.ly/MOtD3S

Florida and Turkey set to be next real estate hot spots ? AAA

Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2012 Investors looking to buy properties abroad as an investment should consider Florida and Turkey as they are likely to be among the next places to experience a boom and retain value, according to Alternative Asset Analysis’ Anthony Johnson. These two countries will offer good value for money for [...]

http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com/alternative-investments/3163/florida-and-turkey-set-to-be-next-real-estate-hot-spots-aaa

Emirates and Qantas in codesharing talks

Emirates Airlines is understood to be mulling a codesharing alliance with Australian airline, Qantas, which could provide both companies with increased access to lucrative aviation markets and greater strength behind their aviation jobs.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/emirates-and-qantas-in-codesharing-talks-185072.html
Emirates and Qantas in codesharing talks. http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/emirates-and-qantas-in-codesharing-talks-185072.html

Malta government data centre wins Tier 3 certification

The Uptime Institute has awarded a new data centre opened by Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) with a Tier 3 certification. The Uptime Institute is the organisation that certifies how well data centres would cope with complex and mission-critical services. The ratings range from 1 to 4, and 3 is considered a good score. It [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/malta-government-data-centre-wins-tier-3-certification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malta-government-data-centre-wins-tier-3-certification
Malta government data centre wins Tier 3 certification. http://bit.ly/OeGmsm

Rise In Skin Disorders Blamed On Recession

Nine out of ten dermatologists have noted a rise in eczema,  psoriasis and other skin conditions since the recession hit. Could it be the stress of financial turmoil? The poll, carried out at the  British Association of Dermatologists’ annual conference found 41 per cent of skin specialists had seen a noticeable increase in stress-related break-outs. [...]

http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/07/30/rise-in-skin-disorders-blamed-on-recession/
Rise In Skin Disorders Blamed On Recession. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/07/30/rise-in-skin-disorders-blamed-on-recession/

BBC urged to open up about tax

Senior BBC executives are set to be quizzed by MPs about the tax affairs and pay of top BBC staff.
The enquiry by the Public Accounts Committee has come about after it was revealed that over 2,000 public servants are paid through a system which allows them to pay corporation tax rather than higher rate income tax. The service company contract arrangement, which is completely legal but frowned upon for public servants, also means the employer does not need to pay National Insurance for the employee.
Zarin Patel, the BBC’s chief financial officer, and David Smith, the corporation’s head of employment tax, are set to be grilled by the committee this week.
Labour minister Margaret Hodge, who chairs the Public Accounts Committee, is quoted by the Guardian as saying, "We are calling [the BBC] because we understand they have a huge number of people who are being paid through personal companies and we need to understand whether this is tax avoidance or a legitimate business practice.”
She added, "If in that group there are presenters, I think probably we will legitimately want to know. I have got a very simple principle here: if you earn your wage on the back of the taxpayers, and they do in effect because they get their money from the licence fee, you have a moral imperative to lead by example."

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/7/30/bbc-urged-to-open-up-about-tax.html
BBC urged to open up about tax. http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/7/30/bbc-urged-to-open-up-about-tax.html

Dyson Foundation equips budding engineers with surveying equipment

Five schools in the Bath and North East Somerset area are to be equipped with state-of-the-art surveying equipment, in a bid to help the surveyors of tomorrow become familiar with industry-standard equipment.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/dyson-foundation-equips-budding-engineers-with-surveying-equipment-185056.html
Dyson Foundation equips budding engineers with surveying equipment. http://bit.ly/MVqkpI

The Case for Hiring 'Under-Qualified' Employees


“Rule 45: No Unemployed Candidates. Always an Excuse. Too Risky. Top-Rated, Currently Employed Candidates Who Won’t Leave… PERFECT.”

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/the-case-for-hiring-under-qualified-employees-news-22123075842

Dealing with a Bad Hire?


Last week I wrote a Harvard Business Review column with Mary Michelle Scott, the president of Fishbowl and the other member of my own paired leadership team (more about that concept here.) We talked about the cost of a bad hire and how we use our seven Non-Negotiables to identify and sustain winning players. You can read that article here.

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/dealing-with-a-bad-hire--news-22123075594

Do graduates expect too much, too soon?


From what we’ve heard from our clients, these expectations usually take two forms – the first is around the kinds of work and level of responsibility that graduates are given, and the second is around the pace and visibility of their career progression through the organization.

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/do-graduates-expect-too-much-too-soon--news-22123074629
Do graduates expect too much, too soon?. http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/do-graduates-expect-too-much-too-soon--news-22123074629

Friday, 27 July 2012

Foreign direct investment in Brazil jumps

Foreign direct investment in Brazil jumped in June following an earlier developing deficit.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/foreign-direct-investment-in-brazil-jumps-185011.html
Foreign direct investment in Brazil jumps. http://bit.ly/SXAl6F

'Heartbroken' Robert Pattinson moves out

Twilight star Robert Pattinson has reportedly moved out of the LA home he shares with Kristen Stewart after she admitted cheating on him with a married film director. The affair was exposed earlier this week when intimate photographs of Stewart and Snow White And The Huntsman director Rupert Sanders were made public. Stewart, 22, who [...]

http://www.celestus.com/1176/heartbroken-robert-pattinson-moves-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heartbroken-robert-pattinson-moves-out
'Heartbroken' Robert Pattinson moves out. http://bit.ly/N8jMzI
Plans unveiled for Bournemouth aviation job development. http://bit.ly/N8jysw

Plans unveiled for Bournemouth aviation job development

A 10-year development plan has been unveiled to bring more than 1,000 new aviation-related jobs to Dorset, through the development of the Aviation Business Park at Bournemouth Airport.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/plans-unveiled-for-bournemouth-aviation-job-development-185053.html
Maritime engineering firm invests in outsourced IT support. http://bit.ly/N8joRK

Maritime engineering firm invests in outsourced IT support

A large maritime engineering firm has decided to invest £1 million in outsourced IT support, it has been reported. Viking Sea Tech has offices in Norway, Perth and Singapore, as well as its corporate headquarters in Aberdeen. It is said to be a growing company with an international reach. The firm is now investing £1 [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/it-cloud-computing/maritime-engineering-firm-invests-in-outsourced-it-support/

Win A Divorce competition sparks outrage

The UK media is up in arms about a Win A Divorce competition advertised online.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/win-a-divorce-competition-sparks-outrage-185057.html
Win A Divorce competition sparks outrage. http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/win-a-divorce-competition-sparks-outrage-185057.html

Private medical equipment firms provide Olympic ambulances

The NHS-run London Ambulance Service (LAS) has spent around £900,000 on taking on and equipping a fleet of private ambulances, to ensure that it can cope with the extra demand during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

It is thought that around 50 ambulances will be on the streets of the capital during the Olympic Games, provided through a slew of medical and scientific sales deals.

The ambulances are being supplied by the private medical equipment companies, X9 Healthcare, AST Ambulance Service, Thames Ambulance Group and Lifecare Medics. Funding for the contracts has come from the £7.6 million provided by the Department of Health to help London cope with the strain that the surge of Olympic visitors is expected to put on health services.

Jason Killens, LAS’s assistant director of operations, said they had already experienced an increase in 999 calls, and the choice to engage with the private companies was a wise one.

He explained, “We have consciously spread the risk between four organisations, so if there's an issue with one of these four organisations we have contracted with, we only lose part of it, not all of it.”

“The skill level of these private-sector vehicles is the same as the 300 [LAS] ambulances we put out every day… Londoners needing an emergency ambulance won’t notice any difference in the quality of care [they receive].”

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/private-medical-equipment-firms-provide-olympic-ambulances-185055.html

Ospero in the News (Waterstechnology): ?Ospero Wants to Popularize a New As-a-Service Offering?

Author: Jake Thomases Source: Buy-Side Technology Distribution-as-a-service may or may not catch on, but Ospero’s vendor data center grid seems to be doing well. There is already Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Does the world really need another aaS? Probably not, which is why [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/press/ospero-in-the-news-waterstechnology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ospero-in-the-news-waterstechnology
Data centre issue caused Twitter outage. http://bit.ly/NMcvbW

Denver.com sells in '7 figure transaction'

Denver.com has been sold in a seven figure transaction to a businessman based in the town.Please Login to view this Content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

http://www.siteflipz.com/denver-com-sells-in-7-figure-transaction/
Denver.com sells in '7 figure transaction'. http://www.siteflipz.com/denver-com-sells-in-7-figure-transaction/
FRA welcomes new sharia-compliant forestry fund. http://bit.ly/MOWKlK

McDonald's embraces sustainable wood panels

McDonald’s has embraced sustainability in the construction of its largest ever restaurant in the Olympic Village in London’s Stratford.
The site is to be open for just six weeks and has been constructed using sustainable materials such as timber panels and decking that can be dismantled and re-used after the event is over.
The idea was that the restaurant was quick and easy to construct, thanks to the fact that it used prefabricated timber panels, and that 75 per cent of it would be re-usable or recyclable. Sustainable panel products such as Sterling OSB are ideal for these kinds of structures as they are made entirely from wood sourced from sustainably managed forests. McDonald’s CEO in the UK, Jill McDonald, explained that sustainability was at the centre of their work on the Olympic park, London 2012 is set to be the most sustainable Games and this ambition inspired us not only to fulfil our role as official restaurant in the catering operation behind the event, but also to bind sustainability into the heart of our state-of-the-art Olympic Park restaurants."
The restaurant is expected to serve up to 1,200 people per hour over the busiest times, with a total of 50,000 Big Macs and 180,000 portions of fries being sold over the event.
For more information on Sterling OSB material and its uses, take a look here.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/mcdonald039s-embraces-sustainable-wood-panels

Chipboard is a great solution for pop-up restaurateur

A new pop-up pizza restaurant has been opened in Helston in Cornwall, where every piece of furniture was made by the owners from chipboard to try to keep costs down.
The restaurant, which is proving extremely popular with local and tourists alike, is the brainchild of Rowan Trelowarren, the son of local restaurateurs, who is hoping the pop-up will help fund his final year at Central St Martins in London.
He explained to West Briton newspaper that the restaurant is the very opposite of ‘fine dining’ and that he and his friend Hannah Stephens made all the furniture from chipboard and even used the light-weight, low-costs material to construct a vast wine rack.
Chipboard products like Contiboard make the construction of furniture, shelving and cupboards very quick and easy. Contiboard is also made from timber sourced from sustainably managed forests, ensuring it is an ethical choice.
Rowan explained that the chipboard and the casual aesthetic added to the vibe they wanted to create. He told the paper: "We didn't want it to be all 'done' and neat. We want people to come and eat fantastic pizza and drink great wine without having to spend an arm and a leg – or having to dress up if they don't want to."
For more information on the finishes of Contiboard and for inspirational ideas, take a look here.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/chipboard-great-solution-pop-restaurateur
McDonald's embraces sustainable wood panels. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/mcdonald039s-embraces-sustainable-wood-panels

Sterling OSB is top of the class at Kirkwall Grammar School

More than 2,000 sheets of Norbord’s 11 mm Sterling OSB 3 have been incorporated into the timber wall panels of a new grammar school in Kirkwall, Orkney.
The material, which is made at Norbord’s Inverness factory from wood grown in sustainably-managed Scottish forests, was supplied to design-build contractor, Morrison Construction via the Orkney branch of Jewson.
Morrison Construction is the main contractor on Orkney Islands Council’s £58 million Schools Investment Programme. This scheme, which got underway in March 2011 and will take four years to complete, involves the construction of two new schools, a new halls of residence and a swimming pool complex.
The new Kirkwall Grammar School building comprises three teaching wings connected by an interlinking curved “street” which houses social and dining areas. A new oval-shaped Orkney Arts Theatre will be integral to the building.
Sterling OSB was specified for the highly-insulated timber panels which provide the main building envelope. They are combined with a variety of external finishes including copper cladding, natural stone, render and facing block. The building superstructure consists of a structural steel frame and its roof is aluminium standing seam system.
“This is by far the largest use of timber panels on any building I’ve seen on Orkney” says Brian Kynoch, manager of Jewson’s Kirkwall branch. “We supplied an initial order for 1,476 sheets of OSB and started shipping in January 2012. We then received an order for a further 738 sheets which were delivered in February.”
Timber components, as well as timber frame generally, have been widespread throughout Scotland for many years, its inherent thermal efficiency and speed of erection proving ideal for the Scottish climate. At Kirkwall Grammar School, the timber infill panels forming the external envelope were largely complete by late April, having been started only 12 weeks previously.
Sterling OSB3 is the UK’s best-selling oriented strand board for structural applications. Stronger than most softwood plywood and precision-engineered for consistent strength, the product is BBA approved and conforms to all relevant Eurocodes.
Friday, July 27, 2012

http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/sterling-osb-top-class-kirkwall-grammar-school
Sterling OSB is top of the class at Kirkwall Grammar School. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/sterling-osb-top-class-kirkwall-grammar-school
Germany softens stance on EU data-protection reform. http://bit.ly/OQPv99

Germany softens stance on EU data-protection reform

By Ethan Bilby (Reuters) – Germany is prepared to cede some of its strict control over access to public information to meet new EU data protection laws, diplomats said on Thursday, a concession that should allow the proposals to come into force in 2013. Differences between EU member states over the balance between privacy and [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/germany-softens-stance-on-eu-data-protection-reform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=germany-softens-stance-on-eu-data-protection-reform

Virtual office culture could be Olympic legacy

A virtual office culture left behind by the Olympics could generate demand for mobile workforce management software and mobile computing software solutions. In the UK media, some authors have speculated that a shift towards homeworking would create a soulless and isolated working atmosphere. However, Jacobina Plummer, agile-working programme lead at Unilever, disagrees. Writing for Personnel [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/it-cloud-computing/virtual-office-culture-could-be-olympic-legacy/
Virtual office culture could be Olympic legacy. http://bit.ly/O0TBPU
Leica Geosystems equipment integral to skyscraper construction. http://bit.ly/O0TtA2

Leica Geosystems equipment integral to skyscraper construction

A comprehensive system of total stations, receivers, reference stations and inclinometers provided by Leica Geosystems formed an integral part of the innovative “neutral” building control network that was crucial in the building of one of Canada’s tallest structures.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/leica-geosystems-equipment-integral-to-skyscraper-construction-185037.html

Thursday, 26 July 2012

Internet Marketers? Survival Kit (e-Book)

When it comes to marketing your website, this e-book will provide you with a large list of useful sites that will hopefully save you tons of time. This list is in no way exhaustive as there are just too many sites to review. The author has made every effort to review these sites from a

http://www.siteflipz.com/internet-marketers-survival-kit-e-book/
Internet Marketers’ Survival Kit (e-Book). http://www.siteflipz.com/internet-marketers-survival-kit-e-book/

The $20,000 spyware divorce case

A wife has been prosecuted for using spyware software to intercept emails during divorce proceedings.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/the-20000-spyware-divorce-case-185026.html
The $20,000 spyware divorce case. http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/the-20000-spyware-divorce-case-185026.html

North Korean flag blunder at Olympic football

A flap over the national flag of North Korea has caused a major blunder at the Olympics, which saw the secretive country’s female football team leave the pitch.

The error occurred at the women...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/north-korean-flag-blunder-at-olympic-football-185029
Umbrella companies sign up to Responsibility Deal . http://bit.ly/SVXOFm

Umbrella companies sign up to Responsibility Deal

Umbrella companies are being urged to sign up to a new Responsibility Deal pledge to help manage and support employees with mental health needs.

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/umbrella-companies/umbrella-companies-sign-up-to-responsibility-deal-

Scientists want their voices heard in Brazil

Scientists meeting at the annual Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) convention have praised Brazil’s environmental and economic credentials. However, they also warned that, without continued leadership to protect forests, problems could start to occur.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/scientists-want-their-voices-heard-in-brazil-185021.html
Scientists want their voices heard in Brazil. http://bit.ly/MIGMLT
Lady Gaga faces $10m lawsuit over doll. http://www.lyricfinder.org/411/lady-gaga-faces-10m-lawsuit-over-doll

Action taken over rats at Norwich flats

Rat traps have been laid in and around a block of housing association flats in Norwich, after residents reported that they had become a very bold presence in the area.

http://www.greenshield.com/Action-taken-over-rats-at-Norwich-flats-185028.gs

New car park management system at Manchester Hospitals

A new car park management system at the Fairfield Hospital in Bury has been welcomed by patients and staff alike.

http://www.flashpark.co.uk/news/?action=article&page=new-car-park-management-system-at-manchester-hospitals-185030&id=185030
New car park management system at Manchester Hospitals. http://bit.ly/SVXA0M
Responsibility for tax code checking set to shift to taxpayers. http://bit.ly/MIGvZp

Responsibility for tax code checking set to shift to taxpayers

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) could be set to make taxpayers responsible for checking they are on the right tax code.According to a This Is Money report, HMRC has plans to impose a stricter test on taxpayers in a bid to avoid tax underpayment. Under the new scheme, the report suggests, individuals will be responsible for checking that their own tax code is correct and for informing HMRC of any changes in their circumstances. Fines could be imposed if mistakes are made. For example, a £100 fine could be issued to anyone who is unaware that they should be submitting a self-assessment tax return. In addition, individuals may no longer be able to appeal unexpected tax bills on the grounds that they were unaware of their tax obligations. They will have to prove that they double-checked their tax code and that all efforts were made to update HMRC on any change in circumstances.Patricia Mock, director of tax at Deloitte, is quoted by This Is Money as saying, “There will be greater onus on the individual to be on top of their tax affairs.”She added, “Essentially, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve got the right code and are paying the right amount. Though it means the rules are clearer, it’ll likely to mean fewer people will benefit.”

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/7/26/responsibility-for-tax-code-checking-set-to-shift-to-taxpaye.html

Data centres driving demand for optical networking equipment

Data centres are driving demand for optical networking (ON) equipment, global research firm Ovum has said. Driven by data centres, Ovum expects the ON market to grow to $20 billion by 2017, with a 5 per cent compound annual growth rate. Ovum predicts that data centres are driving the most demand in Latin America, whilst [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/data-centres-driving-demand-for-optical-networking-equipment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-centres-driving-demand-for-optical-networking-equipment
Bristol bridge strengthened by surfacing technology. http://bit.ly/MHZu6n

Bristol bridge strengthened by surfacing technology

The comprehensive resurfacing of the Avonmouth bridge, near Bristol, has had the unexpected effect of reducing overall wear and tear on the enormous bridge.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/bristol-bridge-strengthened-by-surfacing-technology-185006.html

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Property boasts luxury walnut flooring and 'best views in Wales'

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http://www.urbaneliving.co.uk/news/walnut-flooring/property-boasts-luxury-walnut-flooring-and-best-views-in-wales-1752.html

Christian Bale visits victims of Colorado cinema shooting

Batman star Christian Bale has paid a surprise visit to survivors of the Colorado cinema shooting. The 38-year-old British actor spent two and a half hours at the Medical Center of Aurora, speaking to victims of last week’s massacre and medical staff. The star of The Dark Knight Rises spent time with five patients being [...]

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Christian Bale visits victims of Colorado cinema shooting. http://bit.ly/PITzwO
Could work planning software have helped prevent the Olympics security crisis?. http://bit.ly/Q3VSr1

Kanye West designing special engagement ring for Kim Kardashian?

Music star Kanye West is reported to be designing a very special engagement ring for Kim Kardashian – it’s said to be crafted from jewels owned by his late mother....

http://www.palladora.com/news/kanye-west-designing-special-engagement-ring-for-kim-kardashian-184988.aspx
Kanye West designing special engagement ring for Kim Kardashian?. http://bit.ly/PITbOP

UK firm investigates undervalued pensions in divorce settlements

Divorce lawyers in the UK may face a hefty bill, after research found that half of all divorce settlements since December 2000 may have undervalued pensions. Divorce LifeLine, who carried out the research, believes as many as 750,000 people may be entitled to claim thousands of pounds.

http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/uk-firm-investigates-undervalued-pensions-in-divorce-settlements-185009.html
UK firm investigates undervalued pensions in divorce settlements. http://bit.ly/Q3VlW3
Treasury minister warns against cash-in-hand discounts. http://bit.ly/PISJ3d

Treasury minister warns against cash-in-hand discounts

It is “morally wrong” for the public to pay tradesmen and contractors such as plumbers and builders cash in hand in order to get a discount, Treasury Secretary David Gauke has said.In response to a question on Newsnight, Gauke said there was nothing intrinsically wrong with making cash payments to contractors and tradesmen but that there was a problem with doing so to avoid paying tax.He said the practice comes at a large cost to the UK economy because it means the tradesmen may keep the work off the books and therefore avoid paying income tax and VAT on the money. It is estimated that the Government loses out on around £2 billion per year because as such practices, referred to as the “black economy”.The Daily Telegraph quoted Mr Gauke as saying, "Getting a discount with your plumber by paying cash in hand is something that is a big cost to the Revenue and means others have to pay more in tax."He added, "I think it is morally wrong. It is illegal for the plumber but it is pretty implicit in those circumstances that there is a reason why there is a discount for cash."

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/7/25/treasury-minister-warns-against-cash-in-hand-discounts.html
Scottish government announces construction contractor opportunities. http://bit.ly/OZVGre
Brazil economy set for rebound. http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazil-economy-set-for-rebound-185010.html

Brazil economy set for rebound

Brazil's economic growth faltered slightly after its initial surge but it appears that a further growth spurt is on the cards.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/brazil-economy-set-for-rebound-185010.html

Timber industry negotiations extended in Tasmania

An ongoing battle between conservationists and the timber industry in Tasmania has been extended for another two weeks.

http://www.greenwood-management.com/news/article/timber-industry-negotiations-extended-in-tasmania-185008.html
Timber industry negotiations extended in Tasmania. http://bit.ly/OZVhFa

China's flag bearer will be 'tall and handsome'

China is one of the few nations yet to announce who will bear the national flag during the Olympic opening ceremony – but officials have hinted that it will be someone “tall, handsome and ...


http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/chinas-flag-bearer-will-be-tall-and-handsome-185003
China's flag bearer will be 'tall and handsome'. http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/chinas-flag-bearer-will-be-tall-and-handsome-185003

Norbord?s Caberdek for prestige new-builds

Norbord’s market-leading Caberdek floor system has been used in the construction of four high-quality detached houses in rural Warwickshire.
The properties, located in the village of Fulready near Stratford on Avon, are craftsman-built using reclaimed Warwickshire brick with clay tiled roofs over.
“The local firm is well known for building bespoke upmarket properties in the traditional style” explains Pasquill Merchant National Account Manager, Gary Young.
Unlike traditional houses, these four properties have modern CAD-designed timber roof and floor structures manufactured offsite by Pasquill, one of the largest UK timber engineering companies. Pasquill was able to design the roofs to include extra living space using special room-in-the-roof trusses.
The floors of these attic rooms, as well as those on the first floors, were created with Norbord’s Caberdek tongue-and-grooved boards. Made of moisture-resistant P5 particleboard and finished with a waterproof and abrasion-resistant peel-clean film, Caberdek is the ideal choice for suspended timber floors, the protective film remaining in place until following wet trades have finished.
Once the room is decorated, the film can be peeled off to expose the clean dry particleboard ready to receive the desired floor finish.
Caberdek is also ideal for use where the floor is to be laid before the roof is completed. With the tongue-and-groove joints protected with Norbord’s special tape, a Caberdek floor can be exposed to the elements for up to 42 days without risk of damage.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/norbord%E2%80%99s-caberdek-prestige-new-builds
Norbord’s Caberdek for prestige new-builds. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/norbord%E2%80%99s-caberdek-prestige-new-builds
How to make the best of your kitchen space. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/how-make-best-your-kitchen-space
Aircraft manufacturers struggling to fill technical aviation jobs. http://bit.ly/PIfUdX
Data centre managers held back by budgets. http://bit.ly/QiJaue

Surveying project assessing Santorini volcanic activity

Surveying equipment is being installed around the Greek tourist haven of Santorini by geoscientists, to measure possible volcanic activity in the region.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/surveying-project-assessing-santorini-volcanic-activity-184981.html
Surveying project assessing Santorini volcanic activity. http://bit.ly/OhcOwl

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Mariah Carey joins American Idol as judge

Mariah Carey has joined American Idol as a judge, it has been confirmed. The pop diva, who is said to be a huge fan of the Fox network show, told reporters she was “so excited” to be part of the panel for Season 12, which starts in January. There had been speculation that Carey was [...]

http://www.celestus.com/1156/mariah-carey-joins-american-idol-as-judge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mariah-carey-joins-american-idol-as-judge
Mariah Carey joins American Idol as judge. http://bit.ly/M7hUNK
Women 'struggle with finances post-divorce'. http://www.18884mydivorce.com/news/article/women-struggle-with-finances-postdivorce-184972.html
Edinburgh's parks win 24 Green Flag Awards. http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/edinburghs-parks-win-24-green-flag-awards-184973

Edinburgh's parks win 24 Green Flag Awards

Flags will be flying over many of the city parks in Edinburgh, after no less than 24 of the Scottish capital’s parks were recognised with a prestigious Green Flag Award.

The city managed to sc...


http://www.flagmakers.co.uk/news/edinburghs-parks-win-24-green-flag-awards-184973

Umbrella companies boosted by the 'Olympic effect'

A whopping £16.5 million worth of business could be up for grabs for umbrella company contractors thanks to the "Olympic effect".

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/umbrella-companies/umbrella-companies-boosted-by-the-039-olympic-effect-039-
Umbrella companies boosted by the 'Olympic effect'. http://bit.ly/M7hJC3
'Robot doctor' approved by FDA. http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/robot-doctor-approved-by-fda-184979.html

'Robot doctor' approved by FDA

New medical technology that has been labeled by some as a ‘robot doctor’ is to be added to the list of approved devices of the USA’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in a move that could spark a sea-change in international medical equipment.

Remote Presence Virtual + Independent Telemedicine Assistant (RP-VITA) is the product of collaborative development between iRobot and InTouch Health, and has been approved to be listed on the FDA’s Class II devices list.

Its inclusion on the list gives the machine clearance to be used in “active patient monitoring in high acuity environments where immediate clinical action may be required, such as in the ICU and emergency department, facilitating the rapid assessment and treatment of stroke and other time critical conditions.”

RP-VITA is capable of autonomously navigating its way around hospitals, accurately avoiding obstacles and people, and will be cloud connected to medical records systems, to ensure that doctors have a full bank of information at their disposal. The robots are intended to be an aid to medical staff, described as “the remote presence device component of a total acute care telemedicine solution”. They have been designed to be fully customisable, allowing doctors to switch and swap components depending on their particular needs.

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/robot-doctor-approved-by-fda-184979.html

Botox for when the heat is on

Sweat spots under your arms at work? Botox may have the answer High pressure work environments can lead to excessive sweating – a sign of weakness or stress that not only makes you feel uncomfortable but can also give the wrong impression to work colleagues and clients. As well as being licensed for softening wrinkles on [...]

http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/07/botox-for-when-the-heat-is-on/
Botox for when the heat is on. http://www.zenithcosmeticclinics.co.uk/index.php/2012/07/botox-for-when-the-heat-is-on/

Apple to build new tactical data centre

Apple has applied to build a new high-security tactical data centre at its North Carolina site, it has been reported. It is as yet unclear what the tactical data centre will be used for except that it will store clusters of servers. However, The Register speculates that it may be being created to protect the [...]

http://www.ospero.com/news/apple-to-build-new-tactical-data-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apple-to-build-new-tactical-data-centre
Apple to build new tactical data centre. http://bit.ly/MF8WY1

July?s Free Magazine Here Now!

Click to read!

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July’s Free Magazine Here Now!. http://www.myfacemybody.com/2012/07/24/julys-free-magazine-here-now/

Small firms urged not to miss out on Patent Box tax breaks

Many small businesses could risk missing out on lucrative tax breaks from the forthcoming Patent Box system, experts have warned.Under the scheme, which comes into effect in April 2013, businesses that have generated profits from Intellectual Property can benefit from a tax cut which means they pay just 10 per cent tax on that money.Accountancy firm KPMG has expressed concern that many smaller firms could fail to take advantage of the tax break. KPMG has said it has noticed that larger businesses are taking advice on the Patent Box system but fewer small firms are coming forward to seek information.The accountancy firm believes the reason for this may be that small businesses are concerned that the tax break claims process will be complicated and that professional advice in this area will be too expensive.Jonathan Bridges, an associate partner at KPMG, explains, "Small and medium-sized businesses are sometimes concerned that the costs and hassle of claiming a tax relief might outweigh the financial benefits."However, KPMG has noted that an SME that has made £100,000 profits from Intellectual Property could save as much as £12,000 through the scheme.

http://www.50percenttax.co.uk/index/2012/7/24/small-firms-urged-not-to-miss-out-on-patent-box-tax-breaks.html
Small firms urged not to miss out on Patent Box tax breaks. http://bit.ly/MYEKAZ

'Lost city of gold' exploratory surveying being prepared

A team of international archaeologists is preparing to use high-definition surveying equipment to determine whether they may have found a fabled ‘lost city of gold’ hidden in the depths of the Mosquito Coast in Central America.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/lost-city-of-gold-exploratory-surveying-being-prepared-184956.html
'Lost city of gold' exploratory surveying being prepared. http://bit.ly/NSg3b7

Monday, 23 July 2012

Demand for outsourced IT support and services set to grow

The demand for outsourced IT support and services will continue to grow in the coming years, an expert has suggested. Speaking at the Hosting Con 2012 event in Boston, Philbert Shih of Structure Research told industry attendees that demand for services such as managed hosting, co-location and cloud computing is being generated by a “perfect [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/it-cloud-computing/demand-for-outsourced-it-support-and-services-set-to-grow/
Demand for outsourced IT support and services set to grow. http://bit.ly/MSA5BF
Uncollected bins in West Brom cause rat infestation. http://bit.ly/PB77u3

Uncollected bins in West Brom cause rat infestation

People living in a West Bromwich cul-de-sac are calling for action on the road’s rubbish collection services, after uncollected bags caused a rat infestation to take hold.

http://www.greenshield.com/Uncollected-bins-in-West-Brom-cause-rat-infestation-184953.gs
MOD announces £300million contractor jobs. http://bit.ly/MWGo6d

MOD announces �300million contractor jobs

New opportunities for contractor jobs with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have emerged, with plans for a £300 million development across two sites in Surrey and Hampshire for which the MoD is inviting contractor pitches.

Princess Royal Barracks in Surrey, known as Deepcut, is being moved to...

http://www.contractorsview.com/news/contractor-money/mod-announces-pound-300million-contractor-jobs

Contractor Mortgages Made Easy

At Winchester we understand the needs of contractors and are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Contractor Mortgages Made Easy (CMME).

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/mortgages/contractor-mortgages-made-easy
Contractor Mortgages Made Easy. http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/mortgages/contractor-mortgages-made-easy
HMRC issues warning over contractor tax. http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/hmrc-issues-warning-over-contractor-tax

HMRC issues warning over contractor tax

Contractors need to get their tax affairs in order - or face the wrath of HMRC. That's the warning from the government, which has issued mailed...

http://www.winchestercontracts.co.uk/news/contractor-tax/hmrc-issues-warning-over-contractor-tax

Florence Welch kicks off tour after recovering voice

Just two weeks ago she was forced to cancel two European gigs after suffering a vocal injury, but Florence Welch has delighted fans by returning to the stage to kick off her North American tour. The 25-year-old lead singer of Florence + The Machine pulled out of the Benicassim and Optimus Alive! festivals because she [...]

http://www.lyricfinder.org/401/florence-welch-kicks-off-tour-after-recovering-voice
Florence Welch kicks off tour after recovering voice. http://www.lyricfinder.org/401/florence-welch-kicks-off-tour-after-recovering-voice

Greenwire energy project to create contractor jobs

A project to build an energy pipeline under the Irish Sea will see as many as 10,000 jobs created in the process, with many of those requiring...

http://www.sanzarsolutions.com/news-detail.php?Greenwire-energy-project-to-create-contractor-jobs-184958
Greenwire energy project to create contractor jobs. http://bit.ly/MWFC9q
Hoy selected to carry the flag for Team GB. http://www.bannerbox.co.uk/news/hoy-selected-to-carry-the-flag-for-team-gb-184955

Ospero Infographic: ?Why businesses are moving to the Cloud??

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Ospero Infographic: “Why businesses are moving to the Cloud?”. http://bit.ly/NZvPEQ
Cloud Computing and Developing Countries. http://bit.ly/NZvMZW

Cloud Computing and Developing Countries

In the following article you will find how the adoption of Cloud services and solutions grew fast in developing Countries in just 4 years. By Krishnan Subramanian In the first part of this series, I wrote about how individual developers in the developing countries are benefiting from cloud computing. In this post, I am going [...]

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Affordable luxury: Damask wallpaper range now available at Urbane Living

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I Won't Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here's Why.

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Australian bank to simplify data centre to cut costs. http://bit.ly/NYSVvo

Australian bank to simplify data centre to cut costs

ING Direct Australia plans to simplify its data centre operations and adopt a cloud model in order to save on running costs, it has been reported. The shift is likely to take place over the next 18 months. The bank currently has 170 TB of storage and 1,000 virtual servers in its co-located data centre [...]

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I Won't Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here's Why.. http://bit.ly/Oj5GxL
BA launches major overhaul of Saudi Arabia service . http://bit.ly/NYSGAz
Are You Creating Disgruntled Employees?. http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/are-you-creating-disgruntled-employees--news-22052312553

Are You Creating Disgruntled Employees?

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/are-you-creating-disgruntled-employees--news-22052312553

Reclaim Your Job

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/reclaim-your-job-news-22052312485
Reclaim Your Job. http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/reclaim-your-job-news-22052312485

Managing Oneself

http://www.financerecruit.co.za/news/managing-oneself-news-22052312384
Laser precision used in golf course overhaul. http://bit.ly/MimOmv

Laser precision used in golf course overhaul

A team of sports surface specialists from Oxfordshire have used high-precision grading and surveying equipment to completely overhaul a Kent golf course.

http://www.surveyequipment.com/news/article/laser-precision-used-in-golf-course-overhaul-184930.html

Friday, 20 July 2012

Spice Girls may reunite for Olympics closing ceremony

The Spice Girls are reportedly set to stage a spectacular comeback for the closing ceremony of the London Olympics. Newspaper reports claim the girl band are apparently “95 per cent” confirmed to play at the Games, which would make it the first time all five band members have sung together since 2008. The group are [...]

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Spice Girls may reunite for Olympics closing ceremony. http://bit.ly/Pk4klt

Privacy policies influence cloud computing decisions

A new US study has suggested that small businesses’ decisions on cloud computing are increasingly influenced by the privacy policies and protection that a vendor has in place. The research from Microsoft found that 65 per cent of small businesses say that cloud computing is either essential or important for their business, whilst 81 per [...]

http://www.keycomputers.co.uk/industry-news/it-cloud-computing/privacy-policies-influence-cloud-computing-decisions/
Women in the driving seat for most divorce cases. http://bit.ly/Qh4grv

Women in the driving seat for most divorce cases

Call it the Katie Holmes effect... Women are the instigators of more than two thirds of divorce cases in the US, according to new figures. A

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New transportation bill surety bond level welcomed

A new federal surface transportation bill has been passed that aims to prevent fraud in the transportation industry through the imposition of a higher surety bond.

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New transportation bill surety bond level welcomed. http://bit.ly/Qh44bW
Federal guidance issued on cloud computing risk management. http://bit.ly/Pk2kd5
Performance bond will guarantee power plant's conversion. http://bit.ly/Qh3RFD

Performance bond will guarantee power plant's conversion

The city of Escanaba in Michigan has struck a deal to sell the local power plant to a local green energy company, with a $2 million performance bond in place to make sure that the company's conversion plans for the plant are completed.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=184806&page=performance-bond-will-guarantee-power-plants-conversion-184806

Comstock Mining posts new $4.67m surety bond

Comstock Mining Inc. has lodged a new $4.67 million reclamation surety bond with Nevada authorities, raising its existing cash bond by $3 million, allowing for expansion and increased production at the Comstock mine under Virginia City.

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Comstock Mining posts new $4.67m surety bond. http://bit.ly/Pk1H3h

New cell mast ordinance to include surety bond

The town of Sedgewick in Maine has put a moratorium on the building of any more wireless communication towers in the town, until they have established new ordinance on what is required of the developers of such towers, including a surety bond.

http://www.suretybond.com/news/Article.aspx?id=184935&page=new-cell-mast-ordinance-to-include-surety-bond-184935
New cell mast ordinance to include surety bond. http://bit.ly/Pk1IUD

Demand growing for interim management contractors

Enquiries for contractors to work as interim managers rose by 18 per cent during the first quarter of 2012, according to figures from the Interim...

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Demand growing for interim management contractors. http://bit.ly/OEdJXH
World biosensor sales now top $13 billion. http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/world-biosensor-sales-now-top-13-billion-184932.html

World biosensor sales now top $13 billion

British researchers have estimated that the value of the worldwide biosensor industry is worth more than $13 billion every year.

The study into the industry was carried out by Tony Turner, one of the formative developers of biosensors 30 years ago, who now works a Cranfield University in Buckinghamshire. Turner said that biosensors – which use biological material combined with an often portable detector to diagnose disease or pick up pollutants – sustain thousands of research and development jobs, as well as scientific sales jobs.

He added that the market for the devices is only set to grow, as medicine becomes more personalised and hospitals seek to keep patients out of expensive hospital beds and off costly drugs.

The biosensor market is still dominated by devices for diabetics, allowing them to self-check their blood sugar levels. Biosensors for diabetics account for 85 per cent of the market, but scientists are working on expanding their application for use with other illnesses, including HIV.

Maximilian Fleischer, the head of chemical and biosensors at Siemens Corporate Technology, said, “The challenge is definitely to work on non-invasive technologies. We are anticipating that the application of biosensors in point-of-care diagnosis will be a large upcoming market.”

http://www.kirkhamyoung.co.uk/news/article/world-biosensor-sales-now-top-13-billion-184932.html

Urban Wallpaper Collection

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Gatwick masterplan outlines 1,200 aviation jobs

A masterplan for the expansion of Gatwick Airport has been unveiled, which could create up to 1,200 new aviation jobs by 2021-22.

http://www.aviationmatch.com/news/article/gatwick-masterplan-outlines-1200-aviation-jobs-184928.html
Cloud computing contracts set to improve. http://bit.ly/Mz6Ada

Leica GeoAce RTK base station latest addition to agricultural line

The agricultural guidance solutions offered by Leica Geosystems have been bolstered by the addition of the new Leica GeoAce RTK base station.

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Leica GeoAce RTK base station latest addition to agricultural line. http://bit.ly/SL72El
Community timber recycling project proving a success. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/community-timber-recycling-project-proving-success

Community timber recycling project proving a success

Figures show that the network of community wood recycling projects all over the UK have defied the recession to earn more than £1 million in collection fees since 2009.
Some 7,000 tonnes in weight of timber has been collected under the National Community Wood Recycling Project scheme. This timber would have otherwise gone to landfill.
In the process, the schemes are thought to have created some 50 permanent jobs, as well as providing volunteer opportunities for disadvantaged people.
The projects are each self-supporting from a financial point of view and help to increase the amount of waste timber being recycled into products like chipboard and MDF, which can be used in the construction of environmentally responsible buildings. Indeed, brands like Caberboard and Contiboard can use up 80 per cent recycled material in their manufacture.
The recycling of used timber reduces the needed to fell virgin timber and also reduces the impact of processing and transportation when the recycled timber is used locally.
The managing director of the NCWRP, Richard Mehmed, said, “I am delighted that the building industry has shown its support for green community enterprise by taking us to this important milestone.”
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New Engineered timber Products Forum launched. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/new-engineered-timber-products-forum-launched

New Engineered timber Products Forum launched

A new industry forum to raise the profile of using engineered timber products for construction projects, has been launched by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF).
The TTF’s head of external affairs, David Hopkins, explained that more and more developers are seeing the benefits of using timber beams, wood panels and other prefabricated wood products in their construction projects.
Now, the TTF’s Engineered Timber Products Forum intends to help develop the understanding and acceptance of using timber products in construction projects, by providing a platform for members to discuss the issues.
As well as often being cheaper than using alternatives like steel and bricks, it is also a low-carbon option as sustainable forestry helps to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Mr Hopkins explained that many developers are now looking for materials that reflect the ‘low cost, low carbon’ mantra and timber panel products, such as Caberboard P5 and Sterling OSB3 meets this demand.
Another benefit, claimed Hopkins, is the fact that the timber panels and beams are delivered already engineered in a factory, helping to reduce the amount of work that needs to be done on site.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/new-engineered-timber-products-forum-launched

Tesco uses wood panels for walls of store extension

Tesco has announced it will extend its Hunstanton store by 50 per cent, using sustainable materials and technologies in the construction of the new retail areas, including wood panels.
The retail giant has received positive feedback from the public in Hunstanton about the plans to extend, largely generated thanks to the eco-friendly attributes the store will be able to boast following the extension. The cladding on the walls of the new part of the building will be made from wood panels that can be used in humid and damp conditions, so that they won’t be damaged from exposure to sea air. Sterling OSB3 is ideal for such applications being both suitable for humid conditions and structural work, plus it comes fully FSC accredited.
Louise Gosling, a spokesperson for Tesco, explained that the newly extended store will also use a range of other sustainable technologies, such as rainwater harvesting, efficient refrigeration and combined heat and power generation.
The new extension will create 75 new full-time jobs and the local people are supporting the venture and its green credentials.
“We want to expand the store to create a better shopping experience for our customers all year round,” explained Ms Gosling.
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Tesco uses wood panels for walls of store extension. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/tesco-uses-wood-panels-walls-store-extension
Buckingham Palace replica built out of MDF. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/buckingham-palace-replica-built-out-mdf

Buckingham Palace replica built out of MDF

A family from West Lothian is marking their daughter’s reign as Fair Queen at her town’s annual festival by building a 35ft replica of the Buckingham Palace façade out of timber and MDF.
James and Janet Bell of Bo’ness brought in a team of builders to construct a replica of the famous landmark to mark the Spirit of London theme of the event. Their 11-year-old daughter, Nicole, was voted Fair Queen by the other pupils a her school and her parents quickly set about raising money to pay for the replica to be built and dresses to be made for the festival.
The replica took 80 sheets of MDF and 500 metres of timber to build. The construction was carried out in a nearby barn and the replica was then moved by crane to the site of the Bell family’s home in time for the festival.
MDF products like Caberwood are perfect for this type of job as it is lightweight and sustainable.
James Bell thanks the rest of the community for supporting the idea: “It’s taken a lot of work and planning, but we’re happy with the result. We’ve had so much help, we can’t thank folk enough.”
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What House? Awards celebrate sustainable housing developments. http://bit.ly/MpqCVt

What House? Awards celebrate sustainable housing developments

The efforts of several sustainable housing development firms have been rewarded by the What House? Awards, under the Best Sustainable Development 2011 category.
The winner of the Silver award was Orbit Homes, for its £3 million construction of 18 flats and 5 houses, which are all energy efficient. They were built using a method that involves construction using pre-fabricated wood panels that make the building of the homes very quick and sustainable.
The use of wood panels made from sustainable timber can help to reduce the carbon footprint of a development significantly. Products like Sterling OSB are commonly used in the development of timber frame housing as a green solution.
Orbit’s Head of Sustainable Investment, John Barnham, said, “This award demonstrates the industry's recognition of the innovative work Orbit Heart of England is leading within the West Midlands, which forms part of our organisational goals to meet the climate change challenge."
The Gold award winner was Linden Homes, which was responsible for a zero-carbon development, which is scheduled for completion in 2019. Residents’ energy will be provided from a purpose built renewable energy centre featuring 1,812 square metres of solar panels and off-site wind turbines.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/what-house-awards-celebrate-sustainable-housing-developments

Architect wins award for green social housing

The Regional Building Excellence Awards has given a green development award to an architect firm in Leicester for their timber framed council houses.
The Best Social Housing development award went to Architects Maber. The firm also took the Chairman’s Award, which is said to be the highest accolade in the Regional Building Excellence Awards.
The social housing project involved the development of 146 homes on behalf of Leicester City Council and the Local Authority’s New Build scheme. The development took place over five sites, which added to the challenges faced by Maber.
They decided to design nine different types of home, all with timber frame structures and other green additions, such as solar water heating panels and heat recovery systems. The homes all received a Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 certification. This is the current aim for social housing, until 2016, after which a zero carbon rating will be targeted.
The timber frame developments are just the latest in a line of timber constructions being built all over the country as developers begin to understand the environmental benefit of using sustainable timber and wood panels, such as Sterling OSB, in the construction of houses.
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http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/architect-wins-award-green-social-housing
Architect wins award for green social housing. http://www.norbord.co.uk/news/architect-wins-award-green-social-housing