Archive for November, 2009
Samsung Releases Color Multifunction Printer for Offices
by admin on Nov.23, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Wireless News, Nov 23, 2009
Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced the release of its color laser multifunction printer (MFP), the MultiXpress CLX-8540ND.
According to Samsung, the CLX-8540ND is currently offered by the company’s network of service dealers and OA distributors.
“The CLX-8540ND is our flagship hybrid printer designed as a printer-copier solution for workgroups in large corporate environments and for copy-intensive small-to-mid size businesses,” said Doug Albregts, VP, Information Technology Division, Samsung Electronics America. “Along with being one of the fastest digital color printers on the market, the CLX-8540ND also bridges the gap between Letter/Legal verses Ledger printers by including printer and copier features usually only found on larger machines.”
The CLX-8540ND prints up to 40 pages per minute (PPM) output capability and up to a 100,000 sheet monthly duty cycle. To process multiple jobs, the CLX-8540ND is equipped with an 800 MHz processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The optional paper tray capacity, expandable to 2,720 sheets, allows the CLX-8540ND to run large print jobs without interruption.
The CLX-8540ND’s Real-Time Calibration Technology creates color prints at 9,600 x 600 dpi. Samsung’s Easy Color Manager software allows on-screen adjustment of color balance, brightness, contrast and saturation. Documents, either letter or legal, can also be scanned at an enhanced up to 4,800 x 4,800 dpi and then saved, printed, e-mailed or faxed to any networked location.
Corporate printing solutions software packages also are available. The SyncThru Admin 5 and SynThru Web Services packages provide internal controls for remote network monitoring and internal auditing
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Get clipping for formal style that's.. SHEAR CLASS
by admin on Nov.23, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Sunday Mirror, Nov 22, 2009 | by Anonymous
FORMAL GEOMETRY (Main picture)
THIS triangular-shaped modern-style house lends itself to a formal-style garden with geometric patterns such as the rectangular pond running the length of the lawn.
Expert tip In a formal layout, keep the planting schemes simple by choosing a definite colour scheme or plant style. White is one of the commonest choices for a formal garden, and can be used to brighten up a shady garden, but for the best effect throw in dashes of colour as an accent. pounds How much Large pond kit (12,000 litres), pounds 319.99 (www.pondkeeper.co.uk, 01642 3 70888).
STATEMENT PLANTERS
USE containers to make big statements. White planters with green foliage stand out well, especially when tall pots are planted with small round box spheres and either lined up in rows or used in pairs on either side of an entrance to create symmetry.
Expert tip Create a green “sphere” quickly, using ivy. Make a simple topiary frame by filling a wire form with sphagnum moss, and cover it with trailing ivy.
pounds How much Tall flared pots from pounds 39.95 (www.primrose- london.co.uk, 0844 209 2929).
SYMMETRY
THE symmetrical balance of a formal design can be achieved on any scale. In a simple layout, divide an area into quarters to create an ordered, balanced design and use leafy spheres where pebble or mosaic paths intersect to create a focal point.
Expert tip On a larger scale, you could have multiple axial routes to create views along and across the garden. You could use clipped trees to create a focal point in a circle intersected by a pebbled or paved central path.
pounds How much Bulk bag aggregates, pounds 80 (www.decorativeaggregates.com, 01629 630256).
CLIPPED BOX
ONE plant that conforms to a pattern of geometric shapes is box, as it responds well to pruning and can be clipped into neat hedges or topiary shapes with precise measurements, including sharp-edged pyramids, spheres and cubes.
Expert tip Trim box in late spring, cutting back the new growth to encourage the development of side shoots. These shoots can then be cut in mid summer to create a welldefined hedge or topiary shape – doing this will again encourage side shoots and plants can then be given a final shaping and tidy up if necessary in early autumn.
pounds How much Topiary shears pounds 8.95 (www.topiary- online.co.uk, 0845 644 0626).
HERB DESIGNS
INTERWEAVING plants, such as herbs with differently textured leaves, works well in a formal-style garden, as does a chequerboard layout where the different plant types are separated by paving slabs
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RORY GLORY SUITS ANCIENT MARINER
by admin on Nov.22, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Nov 21, 2009 | by MIKE WALTERS
THERE hasn’t been so much attention on Plymouth since comedian Paul Whitehouse signed up for the Green Army on those TV insurance adverts.
Argyle striker Rory Fallon is flavour of the month since he headed New Zealand into the World Cup finals last weekend with the winner against Bahrain – even if his coach at Home Park, Paul Mariner, got there first for England 28 years ago.
And manager Paul Sturrock’s hat, as seen on Sky Sports News, is one of the nattiest titfers since Malcolm Allison was at large under his fedora more than 30 years ago.
Mariner’s goal against Hungary at Wembley took Ron Greenwood’s side to Spain in 1982, they were eliminated from the tournament without losing and FIFA turned a blind eye to the greatest sham of all-time – West Germany’s ‘friendly fire’ tribute to pacifism against neighbours Austria
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SAFARI BRITS SUE
by admin on Nov.22, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Nov 19, 2009 | by Anonymous
EIGHT British holidaymakers are suing a South African game park after they were surrounded by lions when their tour vehicle tipped over during a safari outing.
The group is claiming pounds 582,000 for stress and other injuries allegedly suffered in the incident at the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Western Cape in March 2007. Papers in Cape Town high court claim staff failed to control the vehicle, drove too close to the animals and were slow raising the alarm.
The Brits, including a honeymoon couple, say they were in terror as the lions surged towards them as they waited for rescue.
Prosiect bwyta’n iach yn codi blys am hyfforddiant; ENILLYDD GWOBR HYFFORDDIANT CYMRU
by admin on Nov.22, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), Nov 19, 2009
MAE prosiect GIG sydd a’i fryd ar wella gwybodaeth maetheg a sgiliau ymysg gweithwyr gofal iechyd a chymdeithasol wedi bachu un o Wobrau Hyfforddiant Cenedlaethol Cymru.
Datblygodd Ymddiriedolaeth Gofal Iechyd GIG Gwent, sydd erbyn hyn yn rhan o ‘Fwrdd Iechyd Aneurin Befan’ yr Rhaglen Addysg Maetheg Gymunedol sy’n dangos bod 50,000 o blant yng Ngwent yn byw mewn tlodi ac mewn peryg o brinder maeth o’r diet.
Oherwydd hyn, ysgogwyd yr Ymddiriedolaeth i wneud cais am grant ‘Cynyddu Gallu Dietegol’ gan Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru er mwyn sefydlu prosiect i ddefnyddio arbenigedd maethegwyr i hyfforddi gweithwyr gofal iechyd a chymdeithasol mewn bwyd a maetheg.
Diben y rhaglen oedd darparu strwythur ‘hyfforddi’r hyfforddwr’ ar gyfer addysg maetheg.
Mae’r model hwn wedi cael effaith sylweddol ar y gymuned drwyddi draw, ac mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth nawr ar fin ei werthuso ar lefel defnyddwyrgwasanaeth gan ddal i gynnig hyfforddiant o hyd.
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In a Tough Year, Employers Hold the Line on Health Benefit Cost Increases – Mercer Survey
by admin on Nov.21, 2009, under Uncategorized
Business Wire, Nov 20, 2009
NEW YORK — According to the National
Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, conducted annually by
Mercer and released today, many employers feared that health benefit
cost growth would spike in 2009 as employees, worried about keeping
their jobs and health coverage, consumed more health services than
usual. In fact 2009 saw the lowest annual increase in a decade, as the
average per-employee cost of health benefits rose 5.5 percent to reach
$8,945 after four years of increases of just over 6 percent. However,
benefit cost growth outpaced inflation in 2009 by a widening margin.
Similar cost growth is expected in 2010; employers predicted that
medical plan cost would rise by about 9 percent in 2010 if they simply
renewed their current plans without making any changes. However, they
hope to achieve about a 6 percent increase after making changes to plan
design or changing plan vendors.
Mercers survey
included public and private organizations with 10 or more employees and
2,914 employers responded in 2009.
Small and large employers used different strategies to keep cost growth
down in 2009, said Beth Umland, Mercers director of health and
benefits research. Small employers moved employees into low-cost
consumer-directed health plans and raised PPO deductibles. What jumped
out among large employers was an increase in programs and policies
designed to improve workforce health.
Sharp increase in adoption of health management programs
The ongoing workforce health management/wellness movement gained
momentum in 2009, as virtually every type of program from health risk
assessments to disease management to behavior modification rose
significantly. While not conclusive, survey results suggest these
programs are impactful: medical plan cost increases in 2009 were about
two percentage points lower, on average, among employers with extensive
health management programs. And nearly three-fourths of employers that
measured the return on investment say they are satisfied with the
savings, lower utilization rates or improved health risks
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Giant leap for worms
by admin on Nov.21, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England), Nov 15, 2009
A SPACE shuttle is due to depart tomorrow with some unusual passengers on board – thanks to researchers at the University of Nottingham.
About 4,000 microscopic worms will be on Atlantis. They will live for only a few days but should give scientists at the university and in Japan an insight into what causes muscle wasting in astronauts.
They are seen as the perfect substitute for humans as they suffer the same kind of weight loss.
XTend Medical Corporation (XMDC) Discusses Corporate Structure
by admin on Nov.20, 2009, under Uncategorized
Market Wire, November, 2009
XTend Medical (PINKSHEETS: XMDC), a company
specializing in manufacturing and distributing the latest in telemedicine
and diagnostic devices, released the following statement regarding their
corporate structure:
“We’ve had several email inquiries as to the company’s corporate structure
regarding the press release issued on November 18th in regards to the
upcoming asset purchase and merger with BioHarp. Our current authorized
share structure will not change in order to effectuate this transaction.
Our current capital reserves are also sufficient to consummate the asset
purchase. We have began the process of converting preferred shares into
common shares in order to insure the integrity of the company as we move
forward to gain a listing on a higher exchange. There will be no need to
alter our authorized shares whatsoever. In addition, the potential of the
company in the future would justify us maintaining our current share
structure with no plans to reverse the stock. Mr. Friedman and I feel
strongly enough about the BioHarp that we will be utilizing our equity in
the company to finalize any shares issued for the transaction. As for any
delays perceived, it is my responsibility as CEO of XTend to insure the
company has taken the proper steps to insure our valuation is at the
greatest and we adhere to all U.S. and international tax laws and
regulations. The company will finalize any merger opportunities, now and in
the future, in the proper manner so as to insure the future of the company
is not placed in harms way,” stated Mr. Paul D. Lisenby, CEO of XTend
Medical.
About XTend Medical
XTend Medical is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and
distribution of the latest in telemedicine and telehealth solutions for the
healthcare industry. Their dedication to insuring the products and services
offered to healthcare organizations, third-world countries, and physician
groups are at the forefront of medical technology. Their continued efforts
in identifying global companies with true product potential in the
healthcare industry puts them in an advantageous position to capitalize on
a global basis. For further information, please contact them at
info@bioharpunius.com
The new website can be located at www.bioharpunius.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements covered within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing
for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products,
statements about future market conditions, supply and demand conditions,
and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press
release that are not historical fact and involve risks and uncertainties.
Our expectations regarding future revenues depend upon our ability to
develop and supply products and services that we may not produce today and
that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the
words “plan,” “expect,” “believe,” and similar expressions generally
identify forward-looking statements
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The first to achieve triple accreditation from AMBA
by admin on Nov.20, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Birmingham Post (England), The, Nov 19, 2009
Warwick’s reputation Warwick ranks among Europe’s most successful and innovative Business Schools and was the first in the UK to achieve triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. It frequently appears in the world’s top 40 in the Financial Times and Economist MBA rankings and is also one of only three UK Schools to have top ratings for both teaching and research.
As a department of the highly-rated University of Warwick, the Business School is sited on an attractive and spacious parkland campus on the edge of Coventry, with the full range of social, cultural and sporting facilities.
What does the Warwick MBA do? The Warwick MBA is a general management programme for experienced managers working in a range of sectors and roles. It aims to develop well-rounded individuals who can go on to be effective leaders of teams and organizations in a rapidly changing global environment.
Many people who are thinking about starting an MBA are concerned about how they will fit their studies alongside their family and professional lives. So that everyone has an opportunity to study in a way that suits their particular circumstances, the Warwick MBA is available in a range of different study modes.
Different ways to study The full-time MBA programme is ideal for those looking to take time out of their career and focus on their personal as well as academic development. Students can choose to take an international exchange, complete an internship or spend time studying overseas.
The Executive MBA is for those experienced managers who need to plan their studies well ahead to balance work and family commitments.
Taught in week-long blocks, it means that participants can take their learning back into the workplace – immediately and practically
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Sisters are losing it for themselves
by admin on Nov.20, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Nov 19, 2009 | by BETH NEIL
THEY used to be the super-sized sisters – feeling frumpy, fat, fed-up and with a combined weight of nearly 50 stone. But not any more..
Today Katie Perks, Debbie Pierce and Amanda McMurtrie are slim and trim after shedding 22 stone between them.
The sisters, who all live in Shifnal, Shropshire, say their incredible weight loss has transformed their lives.
Debbie, 28, who is married to Wade, 34, an automotive engineer, says: “I’m so proud of us all. We used to be so miserable when we were overweight and spent most of our time indoors. If I ever went out I’d head for the nearest corner and hide away. I was so shy and reserved.
“Now there’s no stopping us. All our partners think they have got new women!” She and Katie, 30, were overweight as teenagers while Amanda piled on the pounds after having her children – Lewis, nine, Leah, four, and Alfie, one.
Debbie, who is mum to Ellie, eight, and Oliver, two, says: “When I was 13 I went into the school changing room and found two girls standing inside my school skirt. It was humiliating, but it didn’t stop me from eating.
“I used to comfort eat. As well as eating big meals, I’d gorge on crisps. Mum used to give us big meals and we’d all clear our plates.
“My nickname was ‘Debbie The Dustbin’ because I’d eat everything and anything. I’d think nothing of getting through five rounds of toast, eight bags of crisps, pie and mash, then having an Indian takeaway for dinner.
“And when I was feeling down I would binge. Food controlled me.”
It was only seeing Katie lose nine stone and drop eight dress sizes, that inspired both of her not-so-little sisters to follow suit. Katie, weighing 18st 5lb, joined the Cambridge Diet slimming club in 2005. But the others held out little hope that she would succeed.
Debbie says: “We had tried all the diets under the sun. We’d gone to slimming groups, done Atkins, the Cabbage Soup Diet – nothing had worked.
“So when Katie said she was trying this new diet, none of us expected it to work.”
But this time Katie – who is married to Andrew, 34, a supermarket store manager, and is a mum to Zoe, five, and Polly, one – meant business. She lost nine stone.
“We were amazed,” says Debbie
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