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Raleigh Bicycles
2009-09-09 09:45:00
Raleigh History1887Sir Frank Bowden purchased an interest in a small bicycle company on Raleigh Street, Nottingham.Taking its name from the street, the Raleigh Bicycle Company was formed in 1890.1896The new Raleigh factory opened and was powered by a phenomenal 16 gas engine.At the time the factory was the biggest bike manufacturing plant in the entire world.1918Sir Frank?s 70th birthday. 2,000 men and women employed by Raleigh celebrated Sir Frank?s birthday, the man who made Raleigh, in the Victoria Hall.1921Sir Frank died, and was succeeded by his son Sir Harold Bowden.Under his leadership the company continued to lead the industry, introducing many further innovations and acquiring other well-known cycle companies such as: Humber, Rudge, BSA and Triumph.1924Hugh Gibson covered 3,429 miles around the coast of Britain in less than 12 days on a 7hp Raleigh motorcycle.1929Jack Rossiter broke the 21-year-old record for a ride from Land?s End to John O?Groats.Riding a Raleigh bike he ...
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Union Bank Philippines keeping Filipino?s in Poverty
2009-08-20 05:38:00
Union Bank Philippines is doing its best to keep Filipino ?s in poverty and people hungry. Remember the story from yesterday Unionbank Philippines Theft it is now 24 hours since that poor woman has been able to eat, because Unionbank Stole her money and will take 15 days to pay it back if they ever pay it back. We still can see no reason why it takes 15 days other banks in the world can sort a problem from a ATM fault like this in a few hours, we can only presume the reason for 15 days is it?s a long enough that many people will forget it, so Union Bank never has to pay it back. This seems to be the case we have had comments left by people who have never got their money back after ATM machines failed to pay out.While Unionbank does it?s best to keep people hungry and in poverty they also report record profits. Pat yourselfs on your back Union Bank you have record profits because you steal from your customers and keep your country in poverty. Bonnie and Clyde also bragged about the h...
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Unionbank Pilipinas pagnanakaw
2009-08-19 11:38:00
Sorry if translation is not good it was done on Google.Ito tila maibigan Unionbank Pilipinas thinks ito ay may karapatan na magnakaw ng mga customer ng pera.Tulad ng alam mo na siguro BG Tindahan ay kasangkot sa pagtulong sa mga mahihirap sa Pilipinas para sa isang ilang taon. Isa sa mga bagay-bagay na amazes amin ay ang kawalan ng kakayahan ng mga malalaking kumpanya sa Pilipinas at sa aming paniniwala na ito ay isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan kung bakit ang bansa ay sa kahirapan.Kami ay may lamang ay tungkol lamang tulad na isang kaso ng isang bata babae pumunta sa isang ATM machine na withdraw ng pera mula sa kanyang Unionbank account para sa pagkain, ang makina ay hindi pay out ngunit ito pa rin deducts ang halaga mula sa kanyang account, kaya siya ulat na ito sa Unionbank lamang sa kaalamang ito ay magdadala sa kanila sa pagitan ng 3 sa 15 araw upang kahit na sa hitsura nito. Sa panahon na ang babae ay pumunta gutom, ano kung ito ay ang kanyang mga upa ng pera siya ay withdrawin...

Unionbank Philippines Commits Theft on it's Customers
2009-08-19 09:22:00
It seems like Unionbank Philippines thinks it has a right to steal customers money.As you maybe aware BG Stores has been involved in helping the poor in the Philippines for a few years. One of the things that amazes us is the incompetence of major companies in the Philippines and we feel sure it is one of the main reasons why the country is in poverty.We have just been informed about just such a case a young woman goes to a ATM machine to withdraw money from her Unionbank account for food, the machine does not pay out but it still deducts the amount from her account, so she reports it to Unionbank only to be informed it will take them between 3 to 15 days to even look into it. In that time the woman goes hungry, what if it was her rent money she was withdrawing and Unionbank takes 15 days to look into it, by that time she has been evicted from her house and living on the streets.It is theft and there is no doubt about it, they have taken her money and are refusing to let her have it...
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Emmerdale sponsored Littlewoods
2009-07-20 03:06:00
Liverpool-based Littlewoods is the new sponsor of ITV1 soap Emmerdale .The deal, which was brokered by Carat Sponsorship, runs from 31st August for 2 years.The home-shopping company, owned by Shop Direct will have multimedia sponsorship rights for the programme and includes ITV1, ITV2 and ITV3, online, interactive, mobile interactive bumpers and licensing.The final element means it will be able to use cast members for promotional purposes across the Littlewoods catalogue and website.?We are very happy to have signed this major deal, which continues our association with our heartland audience?s passion for Soaps. It?s scale demonstrates our commitment to reinforcing Littlewoods positioning as a much loved online shopping brand for the family,? said David Inglis, trading director at Shop Direct.Emmerdale?s previous sponsor Reckitt Benckiser, which has brands including Air Wick and Clearasil, decided not to renew its contract and instead concentrate on online.
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N Brown shrugs off customer debt
2009-07-20 02:46:00
N Brown , the catalogue and online fashion retailer, indicated yesterday that bad debts among its customers had stabilised and may even have peaked.The company, whose brands include Oxendales, Simply Be, JD Williams and Ambrose Wilson, admitted that there had been an expected increase in bad debts, but it insisted that it was comfortable with the situation.Alan White, the chief executive, said: ?Because we are both a retailer and a credit provider, we want customers to get out of arrears and back to buying and so we tend to be more amenable than the average credit card company. In terms of arrears, there?s some evidence in recent weeks that they?re bottoming out.
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Olympic shopping centre
2009-07-14 17:44:00
The developer of the £1.5bn flagship shopping centre of the 2012 London Olympic Games has signed up just three retailers out of 300 units less than two years before opening, laying bare the crisis gripping retail property.Industry sources said a key reason why Westfield Stratford is struggling to attract retailers, who are battling one of the worst downturns in living memory, is that they are "incredibly risk averse" about committing to future schemes. Some believe Westfield will have to offer hefty concessions, such as rent-free periods, or contributions to shopfitting fees to lure retailers through its doors.However, sources said that the location of Westfield Stratford, in one of the poorest areas of London, and the fact that the shopping centre still resembles a building site, are not helping. Furthermore, observers said that Westfield had alienated some retailers with its decision to increase service charge fees just days after its Westfield London scheme opened near Shepherds ...
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Police get on their bikes for charity
2009-07-14 17:41:00
Eight officers and staff from Thames Valley Police are set to get on their cycles for charity later this month.They will be part of a group of ten riders, supported by four support crew, who will cycle over 500 miles from the Isle of Skye to Marlow.[ad#Adsense Rectangle Large]
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Changed Face of British Shopping
2009-07-14 14:39:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://bgstores.biz/?p=512)Almost nine out of ten shoppers in the UK now consult the internet before making key purchasing decisions, a new survey has revealed.Researchers working on behalf of voucher code shopping site NetVoucherCodes.co.uk found a massive 89 per cent of us now use the web to check prices before buying any item likely to cost over £100.And almost three quarters of us (73%) check online before buying an item likely to cost more than £20.The bad news for traditional retailers is that books and music are the most popular items bought online with a massive 82% of shoppers saying they bought books online in the past year and 78% buying their music over the web.Price comparison sites are now used by 86% of all shoppers and more than half of us ? 56% - are now using special codes from discount sites such as NetVoucherCodes to make sure we get the best possible bargains.Yet 32% of those surveyed said they had abandoned some voucher sites in the past...
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Pepsi 1976-1985
2009-07-14 13:23:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://bgstores.biz/?p=509)1976 The Pepsi Challenge, introduced in Dallas, Texas in 1975, becomes a national campaign. Around the nation, consumers select Pepsi-Cola as the best tasting cola. PepsiCo adopts Code of Worldwide Business Conduct. Pepsi-Cola becomes the single largest selling soft drink brand sold in U.S. supermarkets. Advertising campaign is "Have a Pepsi day!" "Puppies," becomes one of America's best-loved ads.1977 PepsiCo acquires Pizza Hut, Inc. Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney. It is spun off along with Taco Bell and KFC businesses as Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. in 1997. PepsiCo passes the $3 billion mark in sales. PepsiCo stock splits three-for-one.1978 Taco Bell is acquired. Taco Bell was established in the mid 1960s by Glen Bell. It is spun off along with Pizza Hut and KFC businesses as Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. in 1997. Later becomes YUM.1979 Opening of PepsiCo Research and Technical Center in Valhalla, N.Y...

Pepsi 1965-1975
2009-07-14 12:53:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/R5oit)1965?Pepsi Co, Inc. is founded by Donald M. Kendall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepsi-Cola and Herman W. Lay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Frito-Lay, through the merger of the two companies. Pepsi-Cola was created in the late 1890s by Caleb Bradham, a New Bern, N.C. pharmacist. Frito-Lay, Inc. was formed by the 1961 merger of the Frito Company, founded by Elmer Doolin in 1932, and the H. W. Lay Company, founded by Herman W.Lay, also in 1932. Herman Lay is chairman of the Board of Directors of the new company; Donald M. Kendall is president and chief executive officer. The new company reports sales of $510 million and has 19,000 employees.Major products of the new companies are:?Pepsi-Cola Company - Pepsi-Cola (formulated in 1898), Diet Pepsi (1964) and Mountain Dew (introduced by Tip Corporation in 1948).?Frito-Lay, Inc. - Fritos brand corn chips (created by Elmer Doolin in 1932), Lay's brand potato chips (created...

Pentel
2009-07-14 11:09:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/nJbuF)For nearly 50 years, Pentel has supplied the world with the highest quality products. Pentel are a leader in innovation with a commitment to excellence.Pentel is the only writing instrument company to receive the Deming Award for recognition of the highest standard of quality.Pentel invented roller ball technology... the smoothest way to express ideas. Pentel pioneered graphite lead and our SuperHi-Polymer® Lead is the market leader. Pentel's automatic pencil inventions remain the hallmark of the industry.Pentel take pride in their craftsmanship. Every Pentel automatic pencil, lead, eraser, nonrefillable roller ball pen, refillable ball point pen and correction fluid is manufactured by Pentel's own factories.No other manufacturer can match this commitment to manufacturing excellence.Pentel are as committed to quality products as they are to education and the environment. Pentel sponsor numerous educational programs and donate products t...

Home-shopping firm sees slowdown in rate of debtors growth
2009-07-08 08:34:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/yxtLR)Home shopping group N Brown said the recent rise in money owed by customers slowed after it adopted a more cautious line on new business.The firm, which boasts celebrity designers including Gok Wan, reported a slowdown in the rate of debtors growth to eight per cent, down from 13 per cent at the end of its financial year.It reported a 5.1 per cent rise in group turnover in the 18 weeks to July 4.
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French debate Sunday shopping
2009-07-08 08:27:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/7gOX2)Parliament in France has begun debating a law that would allow more shops to open on Sunday s.Most retailers have been banned from trading on Sunday since 1906, when a law enshrined it as a day of rest.But President Nicolas Sarkozy says the pace of modern life has overtaken tradition, and France has ended up behind the times.Trade unions and many members of parliament across the political divide have criticised the planned law.The bill would see the establishment of special tourist areas and commercial zones.Employees would get double their normal pay for working on a Sunday.[ad#Adsense Rectangle Large]
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Baby Banz Sunglasses for children
2009-07-07 13:12:00
By decreasing the protective ozone layer, the sun is becoming increasingly important. Even babies are almost defenseless to the world. By the fourth year of life is self-protection against UV radiation for skin and eye structure.Baby Banz offers parents about the appropriate eye protection for their loved ones. Now is the summer collection sunglasses new with soft, comfortable nose bridge for improved comfort in the commercially available.BabyBanz: Sunglasses for childrenBesides the skin, the eyes respond very sensitively to high energy radiation in the ultraviolet range (UV). On water and even snow in the eye is still exposed, as not only direct but also the reflective radiation of the water or snow surface is exposed. Therefore BabyBanz developed special sunglasses for the most sensitive eyes of babies and young children. The trendy glasses are clinically tested and offer 100% UV protection according to Australian standard. Thanks to the new soft nose bridge and the frame made from...
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ONLY
2009-07-07 13:11:00
ONLY is an authentic female jeans brand with a raw and cool urban attitude.ONLY strives to be one of the most significant female jeans brands. The aim is to constantly compete with high-end brands in quality as well as in style and still give the shopper value for money.ONLY creates eloquent designs for the young and trendy woman who wants to express her personality through fashion, composing her look exactly as daring and edgy as she feels.The ONLY collections play with contrasts and edges, exploring the borderland between masculine rawness and feminine sophistication, always carefully fitted for the female silhouette. It is design both for the throbbing everyday life of the city and the adventures of the night.The ONLY brand was introduced to the Danish market in 1995 with the first ONLY store opening in 1997. Today, ONLY has more than 900 shops in Europe, China, and the Middle East.ONLY is a Bestseller brand, a family-owned clothing company founded in the small town of Ringkøbing...

Ed Hardy at UK trade show
2009-07-07 13:10:00
Official distributor, Groovy UK Ltd has been operating for 15 years and will be bringing Ed Hardy and Hello Kitty to the streetwear section of the show.Martin Butler, managing director of Groovy UK Ltd said: ?Groovy UK Ltd is the official distributor for Ed Hardy fashion bags, belts, jewellery, barware, lighting and lighters. We plan to develop the Ed Hardy brand in the UK, taking it to the next level by placing the brand in key department stores and mail order retailers.Groovy UK are specialists in brand development and are working closely with Ed Hardy licensees following a newly created retail roll out plan.?Products on show across the two brands (Ed Hardy and Hello Kitty) will include bags, purses, wallets, jewellery, key chains, belts, cufflinks, lighting, mirrors, glassware, disposable lighters and ceramic mugs.The next Londonedge and Londoncentral will take place from 6-8th September 2009 at Olympia 2, London, W14.
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Telford Shopping Centre to become The Round
2009-07-07 13:08:00
The new complex, which will be re-designed by the architects behind the Bull Ring and Brindley Place, will bring together a shopping and leisure destination to create a new heart for the town centre.The Birmingham-based consultancy will help to create a new identity for the Shropshire shopping centre, which will eventually rebrand as The Round .Tracy Hadley, marketing manager at Telford Shopping Centre , said: ?Seal really impressed us at pitch stage by adding energy and excitement into the brief and producing targeted, creative ideas to support the brand change.Telford Shopping Centre was opened in 1973 and now houses 160 stores including M&S, Debenhams, House of Fraser and Zara.

Paramedics get on their bikes
2009-07-07 13:07:00
Under a new scheme being launched in Edinburgh and the Lothians, paramedics will be weaving in and out crowds by specialist bicycle.The bikes will become a regular feature at all large-scale spectacles, including the festival but will not act as a replacement for traditional vehicles.The objective is to allow paramedics ease of access among big crowds to carry out basic treatments.The two bikes ? which have been fully kitted out in bright ambulance colours and logos ? would give them an additional resource to respond to a variety of incidentsIt is unlikely the cycles will be on hand at sporting events or concerts, where emergency response will be left to more heavy duty vehicles.The mountain bikes are similar to ones occasionally used by Lothian and Borders police for the same purpose, and indicates a further branching out of the ambulance service. There are no plans to fit the bikes with flashing lights or sirens. Mr Alexander added: "I think the only siren will be the paramedic's...
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Original Penguin
2009-07-07 13:05:00
In 1955, Minneapolis-based Munsingwear ? an underwear and military supply company ? ironically became the touchstone of suburban sport with the introduction of the first iconic golf shirt to America ? an ORIGINAL PENGUIN®. The now famous ORIGINAL PENGUIN logo has an interesting story behind it. As history tells us, one of Munsingwear?s salesmen spotted a flock of penguins in the window of a New York taxidermist ? and on what seems like a lark, bought one of the stuffed birds. And before long, "Pete" the penguin became the official mascot and logo of golf shirts. Its first shirt ? the 1955, was an instant golf classic, first to feature an "action gusset" or a ribbed slice of fabric on the underarm to avoid rips during even the most enthusiastic golf swing.an ORIGINAL PENGUIN® by Munsingwear became a staple among the masters of suburban leisure well into the 1980s ? worn by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Richard Nixon. In 2003, an ORIGINAL PENGUIN® was recreated...
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Cycle Show 2009
2009-07-07 13:04:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/zN76W)Enjoy a day out at the nation's favourite cycle show this year at Earls Court 1 London. See all the latest bike launches before they hit the high street, get advice and order your new bike direct from the stands, try out the latest bikes on various test tracks and see cycling celebrities, watch high profile BMX riders on the street course plus much, muchThe Cycle Show 2009 is open for four days this October. Tickets will be available to book online soon.Thursday 8th October - Trade and press preview day only (not open to the public)Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October - Open to the publicWhether you're a commuter, you ride on dirt, track or road, or simply enjoy a bike ride at the weekend with your family and friends, the Cycle Show is not to be missedThe Cycle Show 2009 is being held at..Earls Court Exhibition CentreWarwick RoadLondonSW5 9TAHow to Get ThereBY BIKEThere are several good cycle routes to Earls Court 1 from the City and the W...

CALVIN KLEIN New Model RONNIE WOOD's eldest son
2009-07-07 13:04:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/fXUNe)RONNIE WOOD's eldest son, JESSE WOOD, has snared a lucrative modelling deal with CALVIN KLEIN which includes his wife and two kids.Jesse, 32, is the Rolling Stones star's son from his first marriage to late model Krissy Findlay - a union which lasted from 1971 to 1978.Model /musician Jesse, his wife Catherine 'Tilly', and their two children Arthur, seven, and Lola, three, have all been signed to star in a series of advertisements for the fashion giant.According to Britain's The Sunday Telegraph, the children will "grow up with Calvin Klein

York Racecourse Cycle Show
2009-07-07 13:03:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/rbIuc)The 65th York Cycle Show held this year at York racecourse , the biggest of its kind in the country, attracted more than 10,000 cyclists to the city.The event coincided with the launch of one of the most prestigious events in world cycling.The Yorkshire leg of the Tour Of Britain race was officially launched at the racecourse on Saturday.The first leg of the race ? on September 12 ? will start in Lincolnshire and finish in York ? and is expected to attract up to 25,000 spectators to the city.Paul Hepworth, chairman of the York Cycle Show committee, said: ?The weather didn?t dampen the enthusiasm on Saturday and it was glorious sunshine on Sunday.?We enjoyed large crowds ? with about 10,000 people passing through in total ? including a visit from the civic party.?

Power Cut Monks Cross Shopping Park
2009-07-07 13:02:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/vTps4)RETAILERS in York were forced to shut up shop for several hours yesterday after a major power cut hit stores at Monks Cross Shopping Park and more than a thousand homes.Sainsbury?s supermarket was forced to shut up shop at 4.15pm and reopened at 7.30pm and Marks & Spencer Simply Food closed at around 4.30pm and was hoping to reopen at 9am today.Pizza Hut was closed for more than an hour and the Aldi supermarket shut for an hour-and-a-half.A spokeswoman for Asda said the store was only momentarily affected by the outage.A spokesman for energy company CE Electric, which supplies the area, said power was lost shortly after 4pm and restored by 5.15pm, affecting 1,200 properties in the Huntington and Monks Cross area.[ad#Adsense Rectangle Large]
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Panasonic
2009-07-07 13:01:00
(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/DFjZC)Panasonic Corporation is without a doubt one of the world's largest and most successful electronics companies.It has grown from just 3 to 290,000 employees, and accounts for $51.7 billion net sales worldwide. It not only constantly breaking technological barriers, it is also a company that puts the needs of its customers and employees first. In the UK, Panasonic Corporation is more recognisable under the brands of Panasonic and Technics, world-wide they work as National, Ramsa, Quasar and MAS (Matsushita Avionics), manufacturing more than 15 000 different products.The story of Panasonic Corporation began in Osaka, Japan in 1918, when Konosuke Matsushita invented a two-socket light bulb. He started producing and selling the light bulb from his own house, with just 3 employees. The invention of a new type of bicycle lamp came in 1923, followed by the development of the first radio just 8 years later. In 1935 they launched their first telev...

UK's shoppers are still spending but do it online
2008-06-04 07:21:00
UK consumers defied the credit crunch to spend a record amount online with retailers last year, Verdict Research has revealed. Bricks-and-clicks retailers delivered soaring online sales up by 35 per cent to £14.7bn in 2007 – a rate of growth almost 10 times higher than that of the total retail market. Verdict said the convenience of the internet continues to be the main driver of sales, but improved retail websites and increased broadband penetration also fuelled the boom. Verdict's senior retail analyst Malcolm Pinkerton said the fact that consumers have less disposable income to spend was boosting retail online sales, as consumers seek out bargains and use price-comparison websites. "Disposable incomes are being squeezed and what is drawing people online is the perception that the internet is cheaper and that they can shop around to get bargains and lower prices. Broadband is also cheaper and it has broadened the spectrum of people who can shop online." However, Mr Pinkerton s...
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Credit Card and Internet fraud figures released
2008-05-08 13:27:00
Today the UK,s fastest growing online shopping site released its figures for attempted fraud on its site, and it is quite a shock most of us think of most fraud coming from countries in Africa or Asia, but their figures show that a huge 93% of attempted fraud comes from the United States of America, they in fact report that a shocking 1 out of 3 attempted transactions from the USA are in fact fraud attempts.The company have in the past blocked buyers from some of the countries normally associated with fraud, but removed all blocks for a one year trial. As a result of the one year trail all the countries that we all associate with fraud will still be free to shop with them, but transactions will be closely monitored.But have decided to no longer except orders from the USA.ATTEMPTED ONLINE FRAUD BY COUNTRY.1) USA 93%2) Singapore 3%3) Germany 2%4) Rest of world 2%
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Microsoft Abandons bid to wreck Yahoo
2008-05-04 03:40:00
Microsoft Corp. walked away from its bid for Yahoo ! Inc. after failing to agree on a price, a setback to the software maker's efforts to catch Google Inc. in the online advertising market. What is laughable here is it is Microsoft's attempt to catch up to Google in the search engine wars.OK I am going to give Microsoft a bit of advice, if you want to catch them the first thing you have to do is make a search engine that works, Microsoft's Live is laughable and any webmaster will tell you it does not work and is a waist of time and money spending time trying to get a high place on Live seach. Just look at Lives webmaster forum it is full of webmasters complaining that it does not index their the way it should.So Microsoft save your money, don't spend it taking over another search engine which I am sure within 5 years you would make as crap as yours, spend it fixing yours if you can't do it yourselves there is a couple of companies at the moment with experimental search engines ...
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Windows XP SP3 now available
2008-04-29 21:23:00
But not ReallyMicrosoft (NSDQ:MSFT) has decided to hold off on releasing Windows XP service pack 3 through Microsoft is working on a fix for the issue and will release it "as soon as that process is complete", according to the spokesperson.Dynamics RMS is Microsoft's SMB-focused retail chain management offering. In January, Microsoft rolled out a new Dynamics for retail solution that melds Dynamics RMS with its Dynamics AX applications for purchasing, inventory management, merchandising and supply chain management.Last Tuesday, Microsoft revealed plans to delay the release of XP SP3 to MSDN and TechNet subscribers until May 2 due to high demand for Vista SP1, but reversed its decision the following day.
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Peterborough named UK's second greenest place
2008-04-12 15:51:00
THE city's environmental credentials received a major boost today after Peterborough was named as the second greenest place in the UK.The award ? acknowledging the array of green businesses, recycling centres and conservation groups in the city ? comes as Peterborough is striving to become the nation's environment capital.Although the city was pipped to the top spot by Norwich, the survey's organiser ? local information website locallife.co.uk ? said that Peterborough was fast "gaining ground" on its neighbour.It is thought that Peterborough, which has been an Environment City since 1993, missed out on first place because, unlike Norwich, it does not boast any Green Party councillors.That could change after the May 1 elections, with a record nine Green candidates bidding for seats on Peterborough City Council.Today, city council leader Cllr John Peach said: "I am delighted with second place, but next year we are determined to be first. It confirms our aspiration to be the UK's e...
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