BW)(JULY-SYSTEMS)July Systems
closes US$ 10 Million third round funding led by Motorola
Ventures, existing investors Charles River Ventures,NeoCarta
Ventures, WestBridge Capital Partners, Jumpstartup, and
SiliconValley Bancshares Invest Again
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, November 02, 2005 --- July
Systems, a leading provider of smart mobile retailing
technology, announced that it has secured US$ 10 million in Series
C funding.Motorola Ventures, the venture capital arm of Motorola
Inc. (NYSE:MOT),led the new round of investment along with
existing investors CharlesRiver Ventures, NeoCarta Ventures,
WestBridge Capital Partners,Jumpstartup and SVB Financial Group.
Reese Schroeder, a Managing Director
of Motorola Ventures has joined the Board of Directors of July
Systems Read
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New Online Outsourcing
Academy Prevents Disputes and Problems Between Buyers and
Providers
The potential savings through outsourcing projects can be
significant, butthe potential for disaster is also significant.
Many companies are turningto the Outsourcing Academy to avoid the
hazards reported by many.New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday,
November 02, 2005 -- - A series of bad experiences using
freelancers and consultantsthrough online outsourcing services
prompted Elisabeth Felicitas to create a better system Outsourcing
Academy was born. Read
more
Ramco Systems Moves Ahead
with Completion of Multiple Mission Critical Projects Quarterly
revenues grow 22% YoY and 33% QoQ
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Saturday, October 29, 2005 --
The strength of the solution delivery model using Ramco
VirtualWorks®, has enabled Ramco Systems to deliver a wide range
of adaptive enterprise solutions to global customers, many of whom
have awarded repeat orders. Read
more
Regulations Pose Challenges
to Food Packaging Industry Convenient and Easy-to-use Packages
Emerge as Clear Favourites
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 03, 2005 -- The
rising emphasis on improved quality and extended shelf life for
packaged foods are leading to greater demands on food packaging in
terms of protecting the quality, freshness and safety of foods.
Thepassing of several regulations governing food packaging only
reinforces the need for more innovative and intelligent packaging
concepts Read
more
Worldwide Business Security
Concerns Brighten the Future of Smart Cards Markets
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 04, 2005 -- The
availability of wireless local area network (WLAN) hotspotsand
WLAN enabled laptops and personal digital assistants are
allowingpeople to continue working on the move. This increasing
number of mobileusers in corporate networks highlights the role of
smart cards as a means
of authentication and verification. Read
more
UAE and high-consumption
markets such as Saudi Arabia, present enormous and untapped
opportunities for automotive manufacturers
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, November 07, 2005 -- The
Middle East with a high ratio of cars per-household and
increasing number of vehicles on the road is a fast growing
automotivemarket. Large automotive companies across the globe
introduce new modelsof passenger cars each year and customers in
the region keep pace with thelatest automotive technologies and
designs. Major factors driving thegrowth are high living standards
in Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)
countries, rising oil prices, booming economy, and growing
population. Read
more
Aviva Life Insurance Ties-Up
with 11 Co-Operative Banks Across India
Expands distribution network in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
and Jammu & Kashmir. Increases penetration to 224 locations,
Strengthens Bancassurance business with select Co-operative Bank
partners with a mix of Urban Co-operative Banks and District
Central Co-operative Banks,Covering 400 branches, which will be
expanded to 1000 Co-operative Bankbranches by the end of year
2006, Targets to sell 6000 policies in 2006,Launch products such
as Anmol Suraksha a traditional Product, which issuited to the
risk and protection needs of the customers of these banks. Read
more
Cranes Software & the
kanoo Group Launch Middle East Operations Joint Venture to offer
customized solutions around its product domains and enterprise
services in the Middle East.
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Monday, November 07, 2005 -- Cranes
Software Middle East LLC (CSIME), a joint venture
involving Cranes Software International Ltd. and The Kanoo Group,
has launched its operations in the Middle East by opening an
office in Dubai. Read
more
(BW)(GA-VERSO-TECHNOLOGIES)(VRSOD)Verso
Announces Skype(TM) Filtering Trial With Tier -One Carrier in
China, Trial launches the M-Class Filter and Demonstrates Verso's
Increasing Presence throughout Asian markets
Atlanta, United States, Tuesday, November 08, 2005 --- Verso
Technologies (NASDAQ: VRSOD), a leading provider of
packet-based solutions, has announced a paid trial of
Verso'sNetSpective(R) M-Class Solution to filter Skype and other
peer to peer(P2P) communications with a Tier-One carrier based in
China. The trial isfor an initial city level deployment and part
of a sale for the fourthquarter of 2005, subject to customer
acceptance. Read
more
Need to Develop Global
Standards for Smart Card ID Applications
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - In the
wake of increasing security concerns, the incorporation
of secure identity management systems is assuming top priority
forenterprises and governments worldwide. However, tight
deadlines, lack ofconsensus and security loopholes has created
considerable confusion incrucial programs such as the e-passport
project. Read
more
Dr. Reddy's signs definitive
agreement to acquire Roche's API business at its Mexico facility
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Tuesday, November 08, 2005 ---
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (NYSE: RDY) announcedtoday that
the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to
acquireRoche's API business at the state-of-the-art manufacturing
site inCuernavaca, Mexico including all employees and business
supply contracts.The total investment outlay is about USD 59
million including working capital. Read
more
Scanning Features and
Improved Software Capabilities Fuel Growth in the Global
Co-ordinate Measuring Machine Markets
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, November 09, 2005 In
catering to the evolving needs of end-user applications,
participants in the global co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM)
markets arecontinuously investing in research and development
(R&D) programs toenhance their technological expertise. As a
result, innovative newproducts and upgrades in operating software
have helped leverage CMMsacross diverse product lines. Driven by
these constant product advances
and the increase in need for dimensional measurement in
automotive,aerospace and defense (A&D), machine shop, and
other industries, the global CMM market is poised to witness a
healthy growth. Read
more
Pramati Announces Launch of
Product Development Services Division Leaveraging its proven
capabilities in product development
San Jose, United States, Wednesday, November 09, 2005 -- Pramati
Technologies, a leading provider of Java application
servers and tools, today announced the formal launch of its
Product Development Services division. Read
more
Hero Honda- Indian Television Academy Awards 2005
ESPN STAR Sports bags Best Sports Channel Award for fifth
consecutive year
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, November 09, 2005 ---- ESPN
STAR Sports, Asia's leading sports network, has bagged theBest
Sports channel award at 'The Hero Honda -Indian Television
AcademyAwards' for the fifth consecutive year. Sports channel ESPN
was adjudicated as the best sports channel for the year 2005. Read
more
(BW)(CA-CISCO-SYSTEMS)(CSCO)Quanta
Computer Inc. Selects End-to-End Cisco
Solutions for Intelligent R&D Complex, Collaborative
Relationship Between Cisco and Quanta Helps Align Business and
Technical Requirements Taipei,, Taiwan, Thursday, November 10,
2005 --Cisco Systems(R) (NASDAQ:CSCO) has announced that one of
the largest computer makers in the world, Quanta Computer Inc.
("Quanta"), has
selected end-to-end Cisco solutions for its new intelligent
research and development (R&D) complex. Quanta expects
productivity gains through network and business process
transformation enabled by a business-focused architectural
approach and Cisco Lifecycle Services. Read
more
(BW)(CA-BT-INFONET)BT
Infonet's Application Centric VPN Service Honored With Frost &
Sullivan's IP Communications Product of the Year Award
El Segundo, Calif, United States, Thursday, November 10, 2005 ----
BT Infonet, a leading provider of managed network
communications services for multinational entities, has announced
its next generation MPLS virtual private network service,
Application Centric VPN (AC VPN), has been honored with Frost
& Sullivan's 2005 IP CommunicationsProduct of the Year Award.
The award was presented to BT Infonet last night at Frost &
Sullivan's Excellence in ICT Awards Banquet in London. Read
more
Security Concerns Drive
Advances in Wireless Applications for the Healthcare Sector
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 10, 2005 --
Wireless technology allows for enhanced connectivity, low costs of
deployment due to the lack of cables, and faster access to
information.The technology's far-reaching benefits (including
mobility) drive adoptionin the healthcare sector where
institutions utilize it to offer patients better facilities and
care. Read
more
(BW)(AL-INTERGRAPH)(INGR)Intergraph
President and CEO R. Halsey Wise to Speak at India's National
Association of Software and Service CompaniesCEO Forum
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Thursday, November 10, 2005 -- -
Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ: INGR) has announced that R.Halsey
Wise, its president and chief executive officer, will be
thekeynote speaker at wednesday's National Association of Software
andService Companies (NASSCOM) CEO Forum. In his address, Wise
will discussthe applications of GIS and its relevance to the
Indian subcontinent. Read
more
Wipro Announces Recognition
as A Lead Innovator and Contributor to SAP Developer Network
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Thursday, November 10, 2005 --
(Business WireIndia) -- Wipro Technologies, the global IT services
division of WiproLimited (NYSE:WIT) has announced that its SAP
NetWeaver Competence Grouphas been recognized by SAP Developer
Network as a lead innovator andcontributor to SAP NetWeaverT. Read
more
Corporate Occupiers
Increasingly Focused on Longer-Term Cost Containment Strategies
Continued offshoring of activities and alternative workplace
strategies becoming key components of CRE strategy
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, November 10, 2005 -- - Reducing
real estate costs remains an objective for many
corporate occupiers but the motive for it has changed from
managingthrough a downturn to maintaining competitiveness in a
growing market.From a CRE perspective, this has resulted in an
increased focus onlonger-term cost containment strategies to
support the business. Read
more
Standard Chartered Wins
Retail Banker Internationai Award For Best Retail Bank In Asia
Pacific
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 10, 2005 --
Standard Chartered Bank has been named the Best Retail Bank inAsia
Pacific for 2005 at the recent Retail Banker International
Awardsceremony. This is Standard Chartered's second win in this
category,having received the Award in 2003. In 2004, Standard
Chartered Bank inMiddle East was named the Best Retail Bank in
that region by Retail Banker International. Read
more
HDFC to launch children's
deposits scheme 'WizKid Deposit Plan' on November 14 to coincide
with Children's Day
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 11, 2005 --
Housing Development Finance Corporation is introducing a special
deposit product 'WizKid Deposit Plan', a variable rate installment
depositspecially for Children on November 14 on the occasion of
Children's Day.The plan can be opened with a minimum installment
amount of Rs. 1000 withno ceiling and for a minimum deposit period
of thirty-six months goingupto a maximum of eighty-four months Read
more
MoU between Bank of India and
SMERA
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 11, 2005 --
Bank of India and SME Rating Agency of India Ltd [SMERA] have on
November 11, 2005 formally executed an MOU for extending theirco-operation
in the arena of financing of SME sector. This MOU is
acomprehensive arrangement which seeks to leverage the strengths
of ratingservices of SMERA and financial services from Bank of
India. It isexpected that an external credit rating would assist
Bank of India inarriving at the risk premium leviable on the
pricing to a constituent andmake it attractive. Bank of India is
proactively disposed towards thissector in the matter of pricing.
Signing of this MOU is expected to enhance credit deployment to
the SME segment. Read
more
Miniaturization of Components
Necessitates Use of High Precision Non-contact Measurement
Equipment
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 11, 2005 --
Following the trend toward miniaturization, manufactured
components across end-user industries such as electronics,
automotive andother industrial applications are becoming smaller
in size. This has ledto tighter dimensional tolerance
specifications and the need fornon-contact measurement equipment
manufacturers to follow suit inincorporating greater precision and
accuracy into their products. Read
more
Families and Children
Putting an end to childhood bullying - one bystander at a time
(NC)-Some people seriously doubt that anything can be done about bullying, dismissing it as a normal part of growing up.
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Family Channel star stands-up against bullying
(NC)-Charlotte Arnold, star of the kid's television series Naturally, Sadie, is doing her part to address the issue of bullying. The 16-year-old has taken a pledge to stand up to bullying.
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Bullying programs can do more harm than good
(NC)-Although many anti-bullying programs are initiated with the best of intentions, many programs end up doing more harm than good because they address the symptom without looking at the cause.
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Finance and Business
Is your company eligible for research and development tax credits?
(NC)-Not sure if your company is eligible for scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credits? Simply answer the following questions to find out if you qualify:
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Small companies are missing out on Canada's research and development tax credits
(NC)-For small cash-strapped companies, finding a significant capital infusion can mean the difference between business growth and stagnation.
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For small cash-strapped companies, finding a significant capital infusion can mean the difference between business growth and stagnation.
(NC)-Think your business isn't eligible for R&D because you don't have a lab or engineers?
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Food and Nutrition
Water wows
(NC)-It's amazing how much we don't know about the major player in all of our lives - water. From keeping our bodies running to rejuvenating our planet, water plays a major role in our daily lives.
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Hone your hydration habits
(NC)-Did you know 75 to 90 per cent of the population is chronically dehydrated, even though Canadians consume 350 litres of water every day, through use such as laundry, showering and drinking?
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Bottled water boom
(NC)-It's hard to imagine a time when bottled water was not a part of our day-to-day activities.
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Health and Safety
Man's best friend's worst enemy
(NC)-Fall is here and the crisp air and changing colours mean that we want to spend even more quality time outdoors with our canine companions. However, this season also brings a risk for both dogs and their human families:
leptospirosis.
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Dog owners, beware
(NC)-Did you know that raccoons are an even greater threat to your dog's health than they are to the contents of your garbage can?
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Rain, rain. let's keep leptospirosis at bay
(NC)-If your dog's muddy paws have led you to suspect that this year has been wetter than usual, you aren't imagining things. According to Environment Canada, in addition to flooding in the Prairies and Maritimes, 2005 began with the rainiest spring on record.
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Guard your pooch's health doggedly
(NC)-Your dog loves to go on walks as much as you do. Keep your time together safe and enjoyable by protecting your canine companion and your family against
leptospirosis, a serious and potentially deadly bacterial disease which causes organ failure.
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Warm weather means Canadians are getting more active
(NC)-Now that the warm weather is here, more than three-quarters of adult Canadians (76 per cent) are increasing their physical activity.
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Easing the pain of arthritis
(NC)-Following the recall of Vioxx and subsequent safety concerns over non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) and other COX-2 medications, Canadian arthritis sufferers may be looking for alternatives for pain relief.
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The warm weather is in full swing and so are Canadians
(NC)-Warm weather has arrived and Canadians are getting more active. A new Canadian survey demonstrates that three-quarters of adult Canadians (76 per cent) are increasing their physical activity. In fact, more than one-quarter (27 per cent) are increasing their physical activity by six or more hours per week.
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Healthy workplace tips: Five reasons to help your employees quit smoking
(NC)-Smoking costs Canadian society $15 billion a year in health care, lost productivity, absenteeism from work and lost wages. Although deciding to quit is a personal decision, there are some pretty convincing reasons to help your employees butt out.
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Seven ways to help your employees quit smoking
(NC)-According to the Conference Board of Canada, people who smoke cost about $25 hundred a year more to employ than non-smokers. Here are some ways you can help your employees quit the habit:
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Make your workplace smoke-free
(NC)-Fifty per cent of smokers are planning to quit in the next six months.
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Banning second-hand smoke: How to make it law in your community
(NC)-Exposure to second-hand smoke kills at least 1,000 non-smokers a year in Canada from lung cancer and heart disease alone.
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Want to quit smoking? Help is just a phone call away
(NC)-Canadians who want to quit smoking once and for all can get the help they need just by picking up the phone. Here is a list of the 10 federally and provincially funded quit-smoking lines available across Canada.
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Holiday Gift and Entertaining Guide
SMART spending this holiday season
(NC)-Last year, Canadians spent $15.2 billion on their Visa cards during the peak holiday shopping season, representing a 10 percent increase over 2003.
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Shop safely and securely this holiday season
(NC)-This holiday season, shop with confidence knowing that you're protected when using your credit card at local stores. To make your holiday shopping less stressful, keep these tips in mind:
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Keep your holiday spending on track with a "Holiday Shopping Budget"
(NC)-If the festive spirit moved you to buy extra gifts last year, and you promised yourself that you would stick to a holiday budget this year, now's the perfect time to develop your holiday financial plan.
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Online shopping tips offer security this holiday season
(NC)-Canadians are increasingly turning to the Internet for their holiday shopping needs as it offers a convenient alternative to busy parking lots and crowded malls.
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A stocking stuffed with productivity
(NC)-If the old adage that "good things come in small packages" is true, then gifts for the technophile in your life won't be hard to come by this year.
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Organized fun for the holiday season
(NC)-Whether you're a mom that's trying to balance work and home, an executive on the go, or simply want a little more structure in your life, Palm Canada offers the following 10 tips to keep yourself digitally organized this holiday season:
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The lighter side of organization
(NC)-Technology is everywhere.and in some capacity is most likely on a loved one's holiday wish list.
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Automotive
Help your kids "See and Be Seen" this fall
(NC)-As we say goodbye to long, hot summer days and hello to fall when daylight hours wane, it's important to keep children's road safety top of mind.
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S'know it all this winter
(NC)-As you move your summer Bermuda shorts and flip flops to the back of the closet and bring your favourite wooly winter sweaters to the front, remember, it's not just your closet that needs winterizing - your car does too!
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Home and Garden
Right at Home : Finding the right cleaner for the job
(NC)-Oxidizing cleaners have made it easier than ever to fight many laundry stains. The
"Oxi's" are great for grass and food stains, but they are not made for everything. Common problems such as yellowing and dinginess in white laundry caused by age or hard water are more difficult to treat. So how do you find the right cleaner for the job?
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Right at Home: Water softener solutions
(NC)-Water softener systems are an effective means of combating hard water. However, rust and iron in hard water can have a negative effect on the softener. Left unchecked, rust and iron can build up in the resin bed of the softener, leading to decreased effectiveness, or in some cases, completely fouling the system.
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Right at Home: Battling rust stain woes
(NC)-A common household problem that many people living in rural and suburban areas struggle with is rust and iron stains from hard water.
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Fireplace facelift : Convert your wood-burning fireplace to natural gas
<(NC)-With autumn soon here and the nights ever colder, your thoughts will eventually turn to your fireplace. After all, in the chilly months, there's no better way to relax - and defrost - than by snuggling up to a fire. Think back to purchasing your home. Surely the wood-burning fireplace was a major selling point. >
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Pets
Nation-wide video contest reveals the lengths cats will go for stardom
(NC)-From jumping through hoops, to shaking a paw and rolling over on command, cats from coast-to-coast showcased the crazy and zany things they'd do for the food they love.
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News Year's resolutions to help cats start off on the right paw
(NC)-With 2006 just around the corner, our thoughts often turn to diet and exercise as we reflect on the delicious dinners, parties and celebratory drinks we enjoyed over the holidays.
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Santa paws wraps up deliciously festive treats for your feline
(NC)-When December 25th arrives, our furry companions certainly won't be disappointed.
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Small Business Week
Family business succession: Planning for success
(NC)-While more than 50 per cent of Canada's workforce is employed in a family business, statistics and experience shows there is often little planning or preparation for transferring ownership within families.
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Using life insurance as a business succession tool
(NC)-Too often entrepreneurs spend years building a business and come to an agreement with a partner or family member over succession, but fail to make plans to finance the succession.
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Exit Plan: How to retire your small business
(NC)-When faced with the prospect of retiring your business, you must first remember that the transfer of your business should be a process, not an event.
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Let your telephone service enhance your small business
(NC)-Internet telephone service or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) brings advanced features to telephone service, yet reduces operating costs and improves productivity. Bill Rainey, president of Vonage Canada, discusses some benefits Internet telephone service offers small business:
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Perception is reality: grow your business over the phone
(NC)-Many Canadian small businesses are trading in their traditional telephone service for the ability to expand their business through Internet telephone service or Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP).
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Small business saves money with phone service
(NC)-Daniel Kim is the general manager of a small business that services the automated banking industry.
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Small Business Week: Tips on eliminating SPAM from your diet
(NC)-These days, opening your e-mail can be a bit of an eye-opening experience. Unwanted, unsolicited e-mails can range from the bizarre to the downright offensive.
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Small Business Week: Tips on how small businesses can leverage technology
(NC)-From bed-and-breakfast operators to the veterinarian down the block, the diversity of small businesses can be astounding. Yet, despite their differences, small businesses share many of the same concerns when it comes to using technology to stay competitive and improve business performance.
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Small Business Week: How a small business can race to the finish line with technology
(NC)-For businesses - particularly small businesses - having the right technology in place can be the difference between success and failure.
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Back to School
Crossing the border for back-to-school shopping
(NC)-As sure as Canadian geese fly south for the winter, many Canadian parents flock across the border for their annual back-to-school shopping.
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Cross border debit lets Canadians pay their favourite way when shopping in the U.S.A.
(NC)-Canadians heading to the United States in search of back-to-school bargains can now pay directly from their bank account.
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Tips for back-to-school shopping over the border
(NC)-While some look forward to hitting the malls in search of back-to-school deals, others dread the crowded malls and long line-ups. To make your cross border shopping experience more pleasurable, following are some tips to help you get in and out of the mall quickly and easily.
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Lost and found: Tips that can help return a missing child to safety
(NC)-A missing child is a parent's worst nightmare come true. Most of us would like to think it could never happen to us, but the fact is thousands of children go missing in Canada every year.
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Finding work with the snowboard philosophy
(NC)-Climbing the corporate ladder is important but so is climbing a mountain or learning to snowboard.
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Jobs that pay off now...and in the long run
(NC)-When considering a new job, it's easy to focus on wages and salary.
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The right fit Finding a job that works with you as much as you work for it
(NC)-Finding a job that fits is like finding a good pair of shoes. With shoes you may be looking for comfort or affordability.
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Back to school: students seek computers that help them work... and play
(NC)-For students getting ready to head back to high school, college or university, finding the right computer is a must.
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Computers contribute to students' academic success and digital entertainment
(NC)-Notebook computers are more than just academic tools for students heading back to school. Today's tech-savvy students want their notebook computers to manage school work and to serve as digital media
centres.
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Ergonomics 101
(NC)-Over half of Canadians have experienced pain or discomfort while using a computer, according to a recent InsightExpress study.
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Take note, Mac! Tips for success at school
(NC)-Good note-taking is essential to getting good grades. Learning to translate lectures into written notes that remain meaningful at the end of the semester can make studying for exams easier.
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School is in: Computer security tips for students
(NC)-Preparing for school used to mean filling a backpack with a handful of sharpened pencils, spiral notebooks, and a dozen textbooks.
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Focusing homework back on learning
(NC)-There was a time when handing in a polished report meant you needed to work on improving your shakey handwriting.
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Community Affairs
Safe and sound: Tips to help return a missing child
(NC)-October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - a good opportunity to review safety issues with your children, and also take simple steps in preparation for any situation.
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First Nations policing in Canada recipe for success
(NC)-Providing policing to First Nations communities that respects their language, culture and way of life has been a challenge for police services across Canada.
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History of First Nations policing
(NC)-Canada's First Nations have a long tradition of peacekeeping, and this tradition is taking a new form as First Nations seek greater control over policing services in their communities.
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The Six Nations success story
(NC)-Glenn Lickers wants the police on his reserve to be sensitive to the needs of the people in his community.
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Aboriginal policing in Canada - Did you know?
. There are currently 884 police officers across Canada working under Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada's First Nations Policing Program.
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Aboriginal police officers do more than walk the beat
(NC)-There are more than 800 police officers working in communities across Canada under a federal government program that allows First Nations communities to hire their own police officers.
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Did you know?
(NC)-313 First Nations communities in Canada, representing an on-reserve population of almost 240,000, are covered by policing agreements under the First Nations Policing Program
(FNPP).
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Conservation Initiatives: This Australian wine donates to the Toronto Zoo
(NC)-Both organizations are conscientious global citizens - but who would think that their conservation efforts would be linked more than 20,000 kilometres apart?
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Our wetlands in Canada have an Aussie friend
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Environment Initiatives: Aussie scientist sets a good example with wine
(NC)-Tony Sharley is a scientist who is passionate about environmental conservation - and he is very passionate about his wine.
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Environment Initiatives: Drink the wine, save a toad
(NC)-All across Canada, every time we buy a bottle of Banrock Station wine, a percentage of the proceeds are donated to the rehabilitation of degraded wetlands in our country.
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Safe Kids Canada and CN team up for Safe Crossing Program
(NC)-Almost 100 people in Canada are killed every year in collisions with trains, and another 100 are injured.
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What parents need to know about rail safety
(NC)-Each year in Canada close to 100 people are killed and another 100 injured in incidents with trains - and most of these could be prevented.
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Safe Kids Canada and CN launch campaign to keep kids safe at rail crossings
(NC)-You and your child are crossing the railway tracks near your home when you hear and see a train approaching.
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Rural kids and rail safety
(NC)-With more than 28,500 rail crossings in rural Canada, pedestrians and motorists need to be extra cautious in farm country. Trains may arrive at any time.
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Consumer Information
Travel rewards programs promise to help you earn points faster and get there sooner
(NC)-Dozens of credit cards offer rewards points, but you can get on that plane sooner if you pick a single rewards program and build on it as much as you can.
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The right rewards program can save you money
(NC)-Not all credit card rewards programs are alike, so taking the time to find a card that gives you what you really need can pay immediate dividends.
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Asking basic questions will pay off when shopping for the best rewards program
(NC)-For millions of Canadians, taking a dream vacation includes using credit card rewards to help them get airborne. With 77 per cent of Canadian adults who possess a credit card, having at least one type of rewards card, the key is finding the right program to build rewards faster.
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McGuinty government strengthens consumer protection
(NC)-The McGuinty government has introduced the most sweeping and comprehensive changes to the province's consumer laws in more than 30 years.
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Get the weight off - don't get ripped off
(NC)-Thinking about getting in shape? Whether joining a club for dancing, exercising or dieting, you have more rights under the McGuinty government's new Consumer Protection Act.
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How to make a consumer complaint
(NC)-The squeaky wheel gets the grease, as they say, and sometimes it will help you get your money back.
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Quick tips for moving
(NC)-Moving is a monumental task and the moving company can make a world of difference. The McGuinty government suggests these tips to hire the right company:
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What smart shoppers need to know
(NC)-Do you shop smart? Take the test.
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Quick tips for motor vehicle repairs
(NC)-Car repairs can leave you stranded. Let these McGuinty government tips help you get from point A to point B.
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Environment and Nature
Insulate to create a good indoor environment
(NC)-"With the growing concern about global warming and air
pollution, many Canadians are looking for ways they can help
reduce emissions.
View this article
Conserve and Save Easy tips for meeting the One-Tonne Challenge
(NC)-"Most Canadians are concerned with protecting the
environment but many don't know that one of the best ways to help
reduce personal greenhouse gas emissions is by properly insulating
your home.
View this article
Holiday Gift and Entertaining Guide
Digitally enhance your holiday party
NC-'Tis the season to invite friends and family over for festive
get-togethers of good food and fine company. Since you will likely
be on the receiving end of countless invites to dinner parties and
festive open houses, there are some sure-fire ways to make your
party a stylish affair and a night everyone will remember.
View this article
Gift giving goes digital for the holidays
NC-With the holidays just around the corner, it is time to start
thinking about creative gift ideas that are sure to please even
the most distinguished of tastes.
View this article
Automotive
Tips for keeping your car like new
(NC)-You don't have to buy a new vehicle every three or four years
if you take proper care of the one you've got.
View this article
Rustproofing isn't just rustproofing anymore
(NC)-Most of us are safety conscious drivers and we want our
vehicles to be safe for us to travel in, no matter what their age.
View this article
Protecting your vehicle from rust adds up to big savings
(NC)-Fall and winter will be here again soon and it's time to
think about how to protect your automobile from the deterioration
caused by cold weather, snow and road salt.
View this article
Home and Garden
Right at Home : Finding the right cleaner for the job
(NC)-Oxidizing cleaners have made it easier than ever to fight
many laundry stains. The "Oxi's" are great for grass and
food stains, but they are not made for everything. Common problems
such as yellowing and dinginess in white laundry caused by age or
hard water are more difficult to treat. So how do you find the
right cleaner for the job?
View this article
Right at Home: Water softener solutions
(NC)-Water softener systems are an effective means of combating
hard water. However, rust and iron in hard water can have a
negative effect on the softener. Left unchecked, rust and iron can
build up in the resin bed of the softener, leading to decreased
effectiveness, or in some cases, completely fouling the system.
View this article
Right at Home: Battling rust stain woes
(NC)-A common household problem that many people living in rural
and suburban areas struggle with is rust and iron stains from hard
water.
View this article
Making it manageable - tips for first time insulators
(NC)-Many Canadians are taking the right steps toward
environmental responsibility by choosing better ways of living.
View this article
Handy-women: putting a freeze on home energy costs
(NC)-"Women homeowners are increasingly becoming more
confident undertaking home improvements," says Sara Keats,
Insulation Expert, Owens Corning.
View this article
Think big - insulate to expand your living space
(NC)-"As kids head back to school, many homeowners are
finding the time for household renovation projects.
View this article
Insulation IQ
(NC)-"Many Canadians have a good 'insulation IQ' and
appreciate how insulation can help reduce energy bills while
creating a more comfortable household environment," says
Pierre Cyr, Insulation Expert, Owens Corning.
View this article
Handy-women: Conduct a home energy audit and save
(NC)-"These days women are more confident than ever when
conducting home renovations," says Cheryl West, Insulation
Expert, Owens Corning.
View this article
Cottage closing time - Prepare to winterize your summer home
(NC)-"Maximize the seasonal use of your cabin or cottage by
adding insulation," recommends Mike Macey, Insulation Expert,
Owens Corning.
View this article
Technology
SVOD - Watching television on your terms
(NC)-With the growing demands of daily life, it is becoming
increasingly difficult to find the time to unwind and relax in
front of the television. But even when you do find the time to sit
down, take a break and turn on the TV, it seems the program that
you want to watch is never on. Since the invention of television,
we have all been slaves to the weekly schedule, carving time out
of our busy lives to catch our favourite show on the night and
time the broadcaster has scheduled it.
View this article
Demystifying high-definition television
(NC)-If you read the headlines or listen to the home-theatre guru
at your local electronics store, high-definition television is all
the rage.
View this article
So what is a digital home?
(NC)-People are increasingly turning their homes into digital
playgrounds filled with wireless networks that connect PCs,
laptops and TVs to each other. Add high-speed Internet access to
the equation and you've got the start of a digital utopia.
View this article
Digital TV - bringing the family together like never before
(NC)-An evening sharing a movie, sporting event or favorite TV
program is a popular way for many families to unwind together.
View this article
Keeping connected at the cottage
(NC)-As cottage season winds down, remember that while you may be
out of the city, you don't have to be out of touch.
View this article
Tech-savvy parents and kids stay 'connected'
(NC)-Moms and dads are increasingly going high-tech in a bid to
stay connected to family members and to keep everyone organized.
View this article
Back to School
Digital memories that last a lifetime
(NC)-Students feel like life is passing them by at record speeds.
Don't worry, today scholars can capture their school experience,
digitally.
View this article
Student survival guide: backpack 101
(NC)-Today's students need a variety of tools to make learning
easy, seamless and fun! But most importantly, the essentials must
fit perfectly into that ubiquitous backpack. Follow this guide to
packing the perfect survival pack.
View this article
How to make your dorm room the cool place to hang
(NC)-The dorm room decorating challenge begins this fall as
students across the country cram everything into one tiny little
space.
View this article
Student survival guide: the sound of music (on the go)
(NC)-This September students across Canada pack up and head off to
school. Never be without the sound of music while dashing around
campus, trying to make it to class- on time!
View this article
Students get techie! Top 10 digital products for the back to
school season
. VAIO Desktop Personal Computer. Take school-work to a new level
with a Sony VAIO desktop computer.
View this article
Wake up on the right side of the bed with a student-friendly alarm
clock
(NC)-After a night of cramming for tests or partying it up on
campus, waking up for an early morning class is the last thing any
student wants to do. When sleeping till noon isn't an option,
choosing the right alarm clock to get you up on the right side of
the bed in the morning is a must.
View this article
Get snap happy with a digital camera that fits your personality
(NC)-Digital cameras are a must have for any student wanting to
capture the humorous and special moments that can go with being a
student.
View this article
Cut the cord and go wireless this fall
(NC)-Cutting the cord now has a whole new meaning for university
students leaving home for the first time to embark on an adventure
in higher learning.
View this article
Making the grade: how to choose the computer that's right for your
family
(NC)-School projects are going high tech, which means having the
right computer at home is a must for students aiming for top
grades.
View this article
Make your computer your all-in-one entertainment centre this fall
(NC)-Before you load your computer, stereo and TV into the back of
your parents' car to take to your new dorm room read this article.
I
View this article
Back to school: students seek computers that help them work... and
play
(NC)-For students getting ready to head back to high school,
college or university, finding the right computer is a must.
View this article
Computers contribute to students' academic success and digital
entertainment
(NC)-Notebook computers are more than just academic tools for
students heading back to school. Today's tech-savvy students want
their notebook computers to manage school work and to serve as
digital media centres.
View this article
Lunches a big part of the back-to-school routine
(NC)-One of the back-to-school routines we must all revisit this
time of year is the time- consuming lunch making process.
View this article
Back to school means back to lunch packing
(NC)-Many parts of Canada remain quite warm in the Fall, always a
worry for parents when we pack lunches for the kids that won't get
to eat them for hours from the time they leave for school.
View this article
Ergonomics 101
(NC)-Over half of Canadians have experienced pain or discomfort
while using a computer, according to a recent InsightExpress
study.
View this article
Take note, Mac! Tips for success at school
(NC)-Good note-taking is essential to getting good grades.
Learning to translate lectures into written notes that remain
meaningful at the end of the semester can make studying for exams
easier.
View this article
School is in: Computer security tips for students
(NC)-Preparing for school used to mean filling a backpack with a
handful of sharpened pencils, spiral notebooks, and a dozen
textbooks.
View this article
Focusing homework back on learning
(NC)-There was a time when handing in a polished report meant you
needed to work on improving your shakey handwriting.
View this article
Get in gear for a successful year with expert guidance for school
and at home
(NC)-Getting your kids ready for a new school year can be chaotic,
but it's important to remember there's more to prepare for than
stocking up on new school supplies.
View this article
Help equip all Canadian children to thrive with Indigo
(NC)-After a summer of fun and frolic, preparations have begun in
households across Canada for the new school year.
View this article
Peer-to-peer tips help prepare kids for back-to-school
(NC)-It's almost time to hit the books again! The first day of
school can bring feelings of excitement and anxiety to students,
but there are many ways to get kids in gear before the first bell
rings.
View this article
Going back to school - the new fashioned way
(NC)-Going back to school has traditionally been a time for
stocking up on new supplies like pens and paper, the original
wireless tools.
View this article
After school activities made easy
(NC)-With many kids heading back to school and local sports teams
getting set to start another season, Fall is a great time to
encourage kids to get active.
View this article
Back to school checklist
(NC)-With September drawing near, parents and children across the
country are getting set to return to school.
View this article
Creating the ideal dormitory room
(NC)-With the school year getting set to start at university and
college campuses across the country, Canadian Tire has some tips
to help prepare students moving away from home and provide peace
of mind for parents preparing to empty their nest.
View this article
Community Affairs
First Nations policing in Canada recipe for success
(NC)-Providing policing to First Nations communities that respects
their language, culture and way of life has been a challenge for
police services across Canada.
View this article
History of First Nations policing
(NC)-Canada's First Nations have a long tradition of peacekeeping,
and this tradition is taking a new form as First Nations seek
greater control over policing services in their communities.
View this article
The Six Nations success story
(NC)-Glenn Lickers wants the police on his reserve to be sensitive
to the needs of the people in his community.
View this article
Aboriginal policing in Canada - Did you know?
. There are currently 884 police officers across Canada working
under Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada's First
Nations Policing Program.
View this article
Aboriginal police officers do more than walk the beat
(NC)-There are more than 800 police officers working in
communities across Canada under a federal government program that
allows First Nations communities to hire their own police
officers.
View this article
Did you know?
(NC)-313 First Nations communities in Canada, representing an
on-reserve population of almost 240,000, are covered by policing
agreements under the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP).
View this article
Conservation Initiatives: This Australian wine donates to the
Toronto Zoo
(NC)-Both organizations are conscientious global citizens - but
who would think that their conservation efforts would be linked
more than 20,000 kilometres apart?
View this article
Our wetlands in Canada have an Aussie friend
View this article
Environment Initiatives: Aussie scientist sets a good example with
wine
(NC)-Tony Sharley is a scientist who is passionate about
environmental conservation - and he is very passionate about his
wine.
View this article
Environment Initiatives: Drink the wine, save a toad
(NC)-All across Canada, every time we buy a bottle of Banrock
Station wine, a percentage of the proceeds are donated to the
rehabilitation of degraded wetlands in our country.
View this article
Consumer Information
Savvy travellers save money with Internet phone service
(NC)-You're away on business or on vacation and you need to phone
home. What are your options? Well you could use your cellphone and
pay exorbitant roaming charges.
View this article
Flat rate phone services slash monthly phone bills
(NC)-When did you last study your phone bill? I mean really study
it. Study it and notice all the little extra charges that appear
each month and that add up to a fairly hefty monthly total before
you've even made a single call.
View this article
Internet phones dial up hot design and cool features
(NC)-You use it every day, but when did you last change your home
telephone. Well, with the advent of Internet telephony - or making
phone calls using your high-speed Internet connection - the lowly
home telephone is about to see a radical transformation.
View this article
The right rewards program can save you money
(NC)-Not all credit card rewards programs are alike, so taking the
time to find a card that gives you what you really need can pay
immediate dividends.
View this article
Asking basic questions will pay off when shopping for the best
rewards program
(NC)-For millions of Canadians, taking a dream vacation includes
using credit card rewards to help them get airborne. With 77 per
cent of Canadian adults who possess a credit card, having at least
one type of rewards card, the key is finding the right program to
build rewards faster.
View this article
Winning grocery products take the cake
(NC)-Sipping spicy soup and nibbling bagels without holes at 8
a.m. is not a typical breakfast for Toronto ad agency creative
strategist, John Thompson, but he's happy to lend his taste buds
for a good cause.
View this article
New product judge loves his work
(NC)-For six weeks earlier this year, John Thompson found himself
slathering on Olay Moisturinse in the shower, tempting his dog
with Cesar Filet Mignon and shaving with a Schick Quattro Razor.
View this article
Award-winning groceries go gourmet
(NC)-After six years judging the hottest new grocery products for
the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, top judge and
corporate chef Marcus Von Albrecht has seen it all.
View this article
Hot new products light up consumers
(NC)-When disaster strikes, whether from a blackout, ice storm or
forest fire, surveys show that few Canadians are prepared. Fewer
still keep a flashlight and batteries on hand in case of
emergency.
View this article
Real life inspires winning products
(NC)-Dining out, travelling and having kids are all inspiration
for new grocery products, according to Pietro Satriano, Executive
Vice-President of Loblaw Brands Limited.
View this article
House hunting - looking beyond 'skin' deep
(NC)-"When looking to buy a new home, it's important to look
beyond the surface appearance," advises Lorne Blatt,
Insulation Expert, Owens Corning.
View this article
Families and Children
Top 10 "get-started" potty training tips
(NC)-Most parents eagerly anticipate potty training as a milestone
in their child's development - and now that sunny skies, longer
days and less layers of clothing are finally here, summer is the
perfect time to get potty training!
View this article
Is it time to potty train?
(NC)-Summer is here. The layers of clothing are lessening and the
warmer weather has many parents thinking about shedding their
toddler's diapers.
View this article
Fashion and Beauty
Truth or Myth - Are you what you eat?
(NC)-The human body requires nearly two-thirds of all the elements
currently identified by science to maintain proper health.
View this article
Nutrients and Your Body: Supplement for a supple complexion
(NC)-Studies indicate that many of us, even with great intentions,
fall short of taking the recommended five servings of fruits and
vegetables per day.
View this article
Lacking vitality? Give yourself a boost!
(NC)-Every tissue and every organ system in the body relies on
minerals in some way for normal function. The body absorbs
minerals two ways, through diet and through the skin.
View this article
Food and Nutrition
Cooking with beer
(NC)-Are you ready to try something different on your next trip to
the dinner table? If you are then head first to the refrigerator
and pull out a bottle or can of beer and add it to your recipe.
View this article
Health and Safety
Warm weather means Canadians are getting more active
View this article
Easing the pain of arthritis
(NC)-Following the recall of Vioxx and subsequent safety concerns
over non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other
COX-2 medications, Canadian arthritis sufferers may be looking for
alternatives for pain relief.
View this article
The warm weather is in full swing and so are Canadians
(NC)-Warm weather has arrived and Canadians are getting more
active. A new Canadian survey demonstrates that three-quarters of
adult Canadians (76 per cent) are increasing their physical
activity. In fact, more than one-quarter (27 per cent) are
increasing their physical activity by six or more hours per week.
View this article
Live to fish another day - be prepared to communicate with someone
on shore
(NC)-Generations of fishing families have lost loved ones at sea
because of poor ship to shore communications in an emergency.
View this article
Training is key to reducing deaths at sea
(NC)-Human error is linked to more than 80 per cent of all deaths
in the Canadian commercial fishing industry. This troubling, yet
preventable cause of death is proof that training can save lives.
View this article
Find your fit and float
(NC)-It's every fisherman's nightmare, and families have known it
for generations. Cold water can kill you before drowning does.
View this article
Share your story with your community - help promote safety at sea
(NC)-Commercial fishing in Canada is a risky business that can be
a deadly one too. Still, there are fishers who knowingly put
themselves in situations that compromise their safety. Sometimes
they survive. Sometimes they don't.
View this article
Fish with stability - What you don't know could kill you
(NC)-It could make the difference between life and death at sea -
knowing that any modifications, however small, may have an impact
your boat's stability.
View this article
Holiday Gift and Entertaining Guide
Digitally enhance your holiday party
NC-'Tis the season to invite friends and family over for festive
get-togethers of good food and fine company. Since you will likely
be on the receiving end of countless invites to dinner parties and
festive open houses, there are some sure-fire ways to make your
party a stylish affair and a night everyone will remember.
View this article
Gift giving goes digital for the holidays
NC-With the holidays just around the corner, it is time to start
thinking about creative gift ideas that are sure to please even
the most distinguished of tastes.
View this article
Home and Garden
Protect your kitchen's biggest asset : Refrigerator 101
(NC)-Kitchen cleaning and organizing is a daunting task. The often
avoided chore of cleaning and organizing the refrigerator and
freezer can go unattended for weeks and even months in some
households.
View this article
Right at Home : Finding the right cleaner for the job
(NC)-Oxidizing cleaners have made it easier than ever to fight
many laundry stains. The "Oxi's" are great for grass and
food stains, but they are not made for everything. Common problems
such as yellowing and dinginess in white laundry caused by age or
hard water are more difficult to treat. So how do you find the
right cleaner for the job?
View this article
Right at Home: Water softener solutions
(NC)-Water softener systems are an effective means of combating
hard water. However, rust and iron in hard water can have a
negative effect on the softener. Left unchecked, rust and iron can
build up in the resin bed of the softener, leading to decreased
effectiveness, or in some cases, completely fouling the system.
View this article
Right at Home: Battling rust stain woes
(NC)-A common household problem that many people living in rural
and suburban areas struggle with is rust and iron stains from hard
water.
View this article
New Product Guide
Enjoy a stress free holiday vacation
(NC)-According to a poll conducted by Ipsos-Reid, more than half
of Canadians will be taking a trip during the upcoming winter
season. The joys of vacationing can be stressful, especially when
preparing and packing for the big day. Planning ahead and being
prepared can ease travel pains so time can be spent enjoying the
holiday - not worrying about what got left behind.
View this article
The wrap of a thousand uses!
(NC)-Storing your leftovers just got a lot easier.and so did
organizing your bedroom, packing your suitcase, entertaining your
kids and decorating your living room. How? With GLAD Press'n Seal
sealable wrap.
View this article
Summer Entertaining
Changes are a brewin'!
(NC)-Throughout its 76 year history, The Beer Store has continued
to evolve to meet the changing needs of its customers. As part of
a multi-million dollar program to introduce new merchandising and
customer service features, a new generation of award winning,
modern, stylish, and customer-friendly stores is appearing in
locations across Ontario.
View this article
Social responsibility starts with you
(NC)-With warm weather upon us and the season for getting together
with friends and family swings into full stride, there is a
message every host should remember:
View this article
The environment and you
(NC)-Have you ever wondered what to do with those bottle caps, old
cases and the ring off your six pack of cans?
View this article
The power of tea through the ages
(NC)-Did you know that tea is the second most popular beverage in
the world, second only to water?
View this article
Impress your friends with high tea in your backyard this summer
(NC)-This summer, an afternoon "high tea" party is the
way to entertain friends and family in your backyard. Host an
unforgettable, unique high tea garden party in your own backyard.
View this article
Lemon Iced Tea Granita
(NC)-Granita (also called Italian water ice) is a frozen dessert
that consists of shaved ice, sugar and juice or other flavours.
Frequently, it is sold from street stands and is an inexpensive
treat.
View this article
Port and Iced Tea Poached Pears
Ingredients
View this article
Technology
Small steps go a long way to protect your PC
(NC)-Like getting a flu shot, taking preventative steps with your
PC can go a long way to ensure the health of your computer and the
security of your computer's applications. Whether you use your PC
for your small business or at home for enjoyment, it is important
to make sure that your information and applications are as safe as
possible.
View this article
Service packs deliver enhancements and protection from viruses
(NC)-You wouldn't drive a car without insurance or keep your money
in an open safe, so why would it be any different with your home
PC? It isn't. That's why it is critical to keep your home computer
safe from unwanted and malicious attacks which could creep in
while you surf the Internet or open email attachments.
View this article
SVOD - Watching television on your terms
(NC)-With the growing demands of daily life, it is becoming
increasingly difficult to find the time to unwind and relax in
front of the television. But even when you do find the time to sit
down, take a break and turn on the TV, it seems the program that
you want to watch is never on. Since the invention of television,
we have all been slaves to the weekly schedule, carving time out
of our busy lives to catch our favourite show on the night and
time the broadcaster has scheduled it.
View this article
Demystifying high-definition television
(NC)-If you read the headlines or listen to the home-theatre guru
at your local electronics store, high-definition television is all
the rage.
View this article
Travel and Destinations
This summer, kids travel for free on VIA Rail
(NC)- is almost here. The school year is winding down and
vacations are imminent. People are letting their thought drift to
barbecues and beaches.
View this article
Family travel trends: Canada's Festivals by rail
(NC)-Canadians are finally setting their sights on the vitality
and new life that summer brings. Nothing conveys this new spirit
and vigor better than Canada's summer festival season. From
Ontario to the Maritimes, an endless festival of fun,
entertainment, culture and cuisine is to be enjoyed.
View this article
VIA smartens up Atlantic service with "A Maritime learning
experience"
(NC)-Don't worry, there won't be a quiz. Starting June 1, VIA Rail
Canada is re-launching its overnight Easterly Class service on the
Montreal-Moncton Halifax train, the Ocean, creating a rail journey
that immerses travellers into the romance of the Maritime
provinces.
View this article
Train Travel Q&A
How secure is the RESERVIA system?
View this article
Back to School
The truth about lice: Myths vs. Reality
Myth: Head lice are most commonly found in dirty hair.
View this article
De-bugging lice: did you know.
. Lice are flat, wingless insects - they cannot fly or jump. Lice
are spread by direct head to head contact.
View this article
Work and play with today's notebook computers
(NC)-Notebook computers are student essentials today. You'll see
them in classrooms, in libraries, seminars and residences. But
mobile computing for school has gone far beyond simple word
processing and e-mail requirements.
View this article
Community Affairs
First Nations policing in Canada recipe for success
(NC)-Providing policing to First Nations communities that respects
their language, culture and way of life has been a challenge for
police services across Canada.
View this article
History of First Nations policing
(NC)-Canada's First Nations have a long tradition of peacekeeping,
and this tradition is taking a new form as First Nations seek
greater control over policing services in their communities.
View this article
The Six Nations success story
(NC)-Glenn Lickers wants the police on his reserve to be sensitive
to the needs of the people in his community.
View this article
Aboriginal policing in Canada - Did you know?
. There are currently 884 police officers across Canada working
under Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada's First
Nations Policing Program.
View this article
Aboriginal police officers do more than walk the beat
(NC)-There are more than 800 police officers working in
communities across Canada under a federal government program that
allows First Nations communities to hire their own police
officers.
View this article
Did you know?
(NC)-313 First Nations communities in Canada, representing an
on-reserve population of almost 240,000, are covered by policing
agreements under the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP).
View this article
Consumer Information
New phone service keeps families talking
(NC)-When the Bowman family relocated to Vancouver two years ago,
one of their biggest challenges was how to stay in touch with
friends and family back home in the U.S. without racking up huge
phone bills.
View this article
First Nations to join internet revolution
(NC)-For many Aboriginal communities in remote and rural
locations, this is a dream come true.
View this article
Travel rewards programs promise to help you earn points faster and
get there sooner
(NC)-Dozens of credit cards offer rewards points, but you can get
on that plane sooner if you pick a single rewards program and
build on it as much as you can.
View this article
The right rewards program can save you money
(NC)-Not all credit card rewards programs are alike, so taking the
time to find a card that gives you what you really need can pay
immediate dividends.
View this article
Asking basic questions will pay off when shopping for the best
rewards program
(NC)-For millions of Canadians, taking a dream vacation includes
using credit card rewards to help them get airborne. With 77 per
cent of Canadian adults who possess a credit card, having at least
one type of rewards card, the key is finding the right program to
build rewards faster.
View this article
Savvy travellers save money with Internet phone service
(NC)-You're away on business or on vacation and you need to phone
home. What are your options? Well you could use your cellphone and
pay exorbitant roaming charges.
View this article
Flat rate phone services slash monthly phone bills
(NC)-When did you last study your phone bill? I mean really study
it. Study it and notice all the little extra charges that appear
each month and that add up to a fairly hefty monthly total before
you've even made a single call.
View this article
Internet phones dial up hot design and cool features
(NC)-You use it every day, but when did you last change your home
telephone. Well, with the advent of Internet telephony - or making
phone calls using your high-speed Internet connection - the lowly
home telephone is about to see a radical transformation.
View this article
HDFC to launch children's
deposits scheme 'WizKid Deposit Plan' on November 14 to coincide
with Children's Day
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 11, 2005 --
Housing Development Finance Corporation is introducing a special
deposit product 'WizKid Deposit Plan', a variable rate installment
depositspecially for Children on November 14 on the occasion of
Children's Day.The plan can be opened with a minimum installment
amount of Rs. 1000 withno ceiling and for a minimum deposit period
of thirty-six months goingupto a maximum of eighty-four months Read
more
MoU between Bank of India and
SMERA
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 11, 2005 --
Bank of India and SME Rating Agency of India Ltd [SMERA] have on
November 11, 2005 formally executed an MOU for extending theirco-operation
in the arena of financing of SME sector. This MOU is
acomprehensive arrangement which seeks to leverage the strengths
of ratingservices of SMERA and financial services from Bank of
India. It isexpected that an external credit rating would assist
Bank of India inarriving at the risk premium leviable on the
pricing to a constituent andmake it attractive. Bank of India is
proactively disposed towards thissector in the matter of pricing.
Signing of this MOU is expected to enhance credit deployment to
the SME segment. Read
more
Miniaturization of Components
Necessitates Use of High Precision Non-contact Measurement
Equipment
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 11, 2005 --
Following the trend toward miniaturization, manufactured
components across end-user industries such as electronics,
automotive andother industrial applications are becoming smaller
in size. This has ledto tighter dimensional tolerance
specifications and the need fornon-contact measurement equipment
manufacturers to follow suit inincorporating greater precision and
accuracy into their products. Read
more
Australian Sleep Apnea
Therapeutics Market: Offering Strong Growth PotentialFrost &
Sullivan to host Analyst Briefing on the Strategic Analysis of
theAustralian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market, Thursday, November
17, 2005; 14:00 hours AEST (Sydney)
Sydney, Australia, Monday, November 14, 2005 -- (Business Wire
India) -- In its latest report, Strategic Analysis of the
Australian Sleep ApneaTherapeutics Market, global growth
consulting company, Frost & Sullivanestimates the total market
for sleep apnea therapeutics is now worth $24million, but predicts
the market will expand rapidly in coming years asdiagnosis rates
increase. Read
more
Bhole Baba Milk Food
Industries Selects Ramco ERP solutionCapitalizes on Ramco
e.Applications to increase overall productivity andimprove
cash-flow
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Monday, November 14, 2005 -- (Business
WireIndia) -- Ramco Systems, a global provider of enterprise
solutions todayannounced a customer order win with Bhole Baba Milk
Food Industries Ltd(BBMFI), a 400 crore Agra - based, dairy
products company. BBMFI would beimplementing the complete process
production suite comprising offinancials, sales, inventory,
purchase, process production, maintenance,human resource and
payroll, and tools and utilities. Read
more
Recognizing Excellence in the
Indian Manufacturing Facilities- IMEA 2005
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, November 14, 2005 -- (Business
WireIndia) -- With worldwide demographic changes and emerging
challenges,there has been an increasing thrust on improving
productivity, efficiencyand reducing manufacturing overheads. This
has compelled traditionalbusiness houses to revisit their value
chains and look at strategies thatcan optimize their productivity
and efficiencies and make them lean andflexible for better and
economical production. In the current scenario,
the world is shifting its focus towards the two manufacturing
giants,namely India and China for sourcing. Read
more
(BW)(CT-APTUIT)Aptuit to
Acquire InfoPro Solutions, Developer of the Clinical Supplies
Industry Standard Clinicopia(R) Suite
Conn. & Agoura
Hills, Calif, United States and Greenwich, United Kingdom,Monday,
November 14, 2005 -- (Business Wire India) -- Acquisition
AddsRobust Informatics Services to Aptuit Portfolio, Designed to
EnableSeamless, Multi-Site, Real Time Customer Access to Drug
Development Data and Information Read
more
Philips Eyes Further Growth
and Sustainable Innovations
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Monday, November 14, 2005 -- - At a
press briefing in Bangalore, President and CEO of RoyalPhilips
Electronics, Gerard Kleisterlee, reaffirmed India's status as
anengine of growth in Philips' continuing development as a truly
flexible,global organization, able to meet consumer demand in both
mature and emerging markets. Read
more
Government Regulations and
Multimedia Spur Demand for High-speed Switch Products
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 --
Large enterprises find that in order to compete in the world
economy, they need to provide support for complex multimedia
applications.In addition, many government regulations, such as
Sarbanes-Oxley, have placed a huge strain on already overtaxed
computer networks. Read
more
Press Invite-Engineering
Congress
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 --
Engineering Congress 2005
Mumbai, 15th & 16th November 2005 Hotel Grand Hyatt "Now
is the time of greatest opportunity in the engineering sector in
South Asia - only those who modernize will survive.Visit
Engineering Congress 2005 for your one stop shop of best of class
engineering innovations and solutions" Read
more
Fair & Lovely
Foundation's Project Saraswati Scholarships Awarded by Dr.Kiran
Bedi
New Delhi, Daman & Diu, India, Tuesday, November 15, 2005 -
The Fair & Lovely Foundation has conferred 100 scholarshipsto
women students for graduate, post-graduate, and doctorate studies
underits Project Saraswati 2005. Dr. Kiran Bedi, Director General
Home Guards &Director Civil Defence, was the Chief Guest at
the awards function held in Delhi today. Read
more
SICAL to Focus on Bulk
Logistics; Hive Off Non-Core Businesses
To double authorized share capital to Rs 2 billion, To raise funds
up toRs 5 billion in Indian markets; up to $50 million in overseas
markets,Nominates M Ajayakumar, former MD, SOL Pharma and Natco
Pharma, and former director, Aurobindo Pharma, for Additional
Director, BSE: 520086,NSE: SICAL, Reuters: SICA.BO, Bloomberg:
SIC/IN Read
more
Systems Integration
Capabilities to Boost Uptake of Bioinformatics and Clinical
Informatics
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Wednesday, November 16, 2005 -- -
Integration and interoperability among different software
vendors, database providers, computer hardware and in-house
compilationshave become the key focus of research pertaining to
both bioinformaticsand clinical informatics. Read
more
Linksys Launches Linksys One,
A Complete Communications Solution for Small Businesses Made Easy
and Affordable
Linksys One Hosted Communications Solution Provides a Single
Platform forVoice, Data, and Applications While Enabling New
Market Opportunities forValue Added Resellers and Service
Providers, Linksys One to Become NextCisco Advanced Technology Read
more
Flextronics Software Systems
Solutions Deployed In Tekelec's SIP-SS7 Gateway Tekelec to use FSS
pre-integrated stacks to deliver unmatched performance for its
SIP-SS7 Gateway product
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Wednesday, November 16, 2005 -- -
Flextronics Software Systems (FSS), formerly Hughes Software
Systems, a global end-to-end communication solutions provider,
todayannounced that Tekelec (Nasdaq:TKLC) has chosen FSS' SS7
stacks and SIPServer Framework to develop its state-of-the-art
SIP-SS7 Gateway. SIP-SS7gateway extends the PSTN based intelligent
services to the next-generation IP based VoIP subscribers. Read
more
Hyphenated Analytical
Instrumentation Vendors Target More Lucrative Markets as
Pharmaceutical Companies Reduce Their Spending
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 17, 2005 -Many
leading companies, especially in the life sciences and
pharmaceutical industries, have reported a fall in profits in 2004
and thefirst quarter of 2005. Consequentially, they have been
progressivelyreducing their spending, compelling vendors in the
hyphenated analyticalinstrumentation markets to tap into various
other revenue streams to staycompetitive. Read
more
BP Vanellus Multigrade Oil
offers significant savings in fuel costs
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 17, 2005 -- Faced
with rising diesel prices, transporters and fleet owners
are constantly on the look out for ways to save costs and increase
mileagefrom their fleet. Given that fuel constitutes 65 per cent
of the costs intransportation, transporters and fleet owners are
focused on ensuringhigher returns by optimizing the returns on
money spent on fuel. Read
more
Castrol presents a biography
on Rahul Dravid Greg Chappell unveils "The Nice Guy Who
Finished First"
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Thursday, November 17, 2005 - Castrol
India Limited today unveiled a biography on Rahul
Dravid, at the hands of Greg Chappell, coach of the Indian cricket
team.Authored by Devendra Prabhudesai, the biography reconstructs
the incidentsand events that have contributed to making Rahul
Dravid one of thegreatest cricketers to have played the game. Read
more
HCL Announces New Power
Architecture TM Design Center
HCL to provide Power Architecture based system solutions to OEMs
New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, November 17, 2005 -- HCL
Technologies ("HCL") today announced an agreement with
IBM
under which it has acquired to right to use and sublicense IBM's
PowerPC405 and PowerPC 440 embedded microprocessor cores and
certain associatedperipheral cores. HCL intends to use these
newly-acquired license rightsto establish itself as the first
Power ArchitectureT Design Center outsidean IBM business line.
Over the years, IBM's Power Architecture technologyhas proven to
be the best fit architecture for a variety of applications.The
objective of the design center is to expand Power Architecture
designs
in additional applications including networking, wireless and
consumerdevices. Read
more
Fitch assigns 'F1(ind)'
Rating to India Infoline's Short Term Debt Programme Short-Term
Debt (INR1000 mn) 'F1(ind)'
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 17, 2005 -- Fitch
Ratings has today assigned a National rating of 'F1(ind)'
to the INR1000 million short term debt programme of India Infoline
Ltd.("IIL"). Read
more
Living the Louis Philippe
Lifestyle
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, November 17, 2005 -Louis
Philippe, the leader in Indian super-premium apparel
market has a totally new and exciting consumer experience by
offering awide range of exclusive apparel and accessories for
every occasion from luxury, formal, informal and party wear. Read
more
"The Road Map to SOA
Success" - Frost & Sullivan's Round Table Conference
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, November 18, 2005 -- The
computing environments today are highly complex and
heterogeneous. Existing architectural frameworks do not support
thelinking data and applications across the enterprise and among
itspartners, which is essential to achieve a completely integrated
end to endbusiness process. This is where Service Oriented
Architecture (SOA) comesinto the picture. It aims at addressing
the existing technology issues ofsupporting an inflexible
architecture and defines the principal approachin realizing an
integrated architectural framework in such computingenvironments. Read
more
Multi-service operator, Telma
chooses @Billity for Convergence
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Friday, November 18, 2005 -- --
Madagascar's emerging multi-service operator, Telecom Malagasy,
has chosen '@BillityT'- the convergent CCBS platform from
LifetreeConvergence Limited® to provide a unified platform for
its (current andplanned) multiple lines of business. Read
more
Leading Kenyan Telco deploys
EBP & Bill Production solution from Lifetree
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Friday, November 18, 2005 --
Kenya's leading GSM operator Safaricom has deployed "ZipBill©",
the Electronic Bill Presentment & Bill Production suite
offered fromLifetree Convergence. The ZipBill© application
delivers invoices
electronically to subscribers via email and through the Safaricom
website.In addition the application includes the "Ad
Engine" that permits rulebased insertion of advertisements,
as well as a tool for bill analysis.The application was deployed
for both pre-paid as well as post-paidcustomer. Read
more
TAKE Solutions Appoints D. A.
Prasanna On Board Of Directors
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Friday, November 18, 2005 -- - TAKE
Solutions Pte. Ltd., a technology enabled business
solutions company with leadership in Supply Chain Management and
LifeSciences, today announced the appointment of D A Prasanna as
anIndependent Director on its Board. Read
more
Walchand College of
Engineering, Sangli to receive donation of Rs. 3 croreMr.
Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman of College Administrative Council,
pledgescontribution from Walchand Memorial Trust, College to
utilize funds forupgradation of infrastructure and create a Centre
for EngineeringExcellenceSangli, Maharashtra, India, Friday,
November 18, 2005 --- Mr. Ajit Gulabchand, Chairman & Managing
Director of HindustanConstruction Co Ltd and Chairman of the
Administrative Council of theWalchand College of Engineering,
Sangli, today pledged a sum of Rs. 3crore to the College. The
funds will be utilized by the College to upgradeits infrastructure
and make the College a center of excellence. Located inSouthern
Maharashtra at Sangli, the Walchand College was founded in 1947. Read
more
Fuel Cell Technology to
Benefit from the Excess Burden on Transmission Networks
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Monday, November 21, 2005 -- Fuel
cell-based power generation technologies are expected to
receive a huge boost due to current transmission networks'
inability tohandle excess demand, issues of transmission losses
and the costs incurredthereby as well as the concern about power
quality at the end points. Read
more
Magma Design Automation
Partners with Anna University as Part of Its IC - Excellence
Initiative, Students of the College of Engineering Guindy -
Successfully Tape out a Telecom Chip Using Magma's RTL-to-GDSII
Design System
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Monday, November 21, 2005 --- Magma
Design Automation India, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Magma Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), a leading provider
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