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Hotels Warned by FTC About Misleading Drip Pricing

Were you tempted by a bargain on a hotel room, only to end up paying more? You are not alone. Now the Federal Trade Commission  (FTC) has taken note of the problem and warned 22 hotel reservation sites about using misleading "drip pricing" techniques on their websites to lure customers. The FTC says it issued warning letters to the offenders asking them to review the content on their websites and to make sure there is no misrepresentation about the prices. Using what is known as drip pricing, the websites quote low rates to lure

TAKE STEPS NOW TO AVOID CONDENSING BOILER BREAKDOWNS IN COLD WEATHER

In the past three years thousands of homeowners have discovered that their condensing boiler has suddenly shut down in extremely cold weather – the Heating Helpline explains why this occurs and what steps homeowners can take to avoid this.5 December 2012 – In the past three years the UK has experienced extended periods of extremely cold weather with sub-zero temperatures.  Will this winter be any different?  No one knows, but one of the unforeseen developments of these extreme temperatures has been the widespread breakdown of modern condensing boilers.  Since 2005 it has been mandatory for

Regent Street Welcomes Café Royal

This Christmas, Regent Street welcomes Café Royal, re-launched as a contemporary, luxury hotel after a four-year restoration seamlessly weaving together original 1865 details with modern design, paying homage to the architectural heritage of the building.  Featuring over 150 rooms and six historic suites, a variety of dining venues, a private members club, meeting rooms and a Holistic Wellbeing Centre, Café Royal bears every trait of a 21st century luxury hotel. Regent Street continues to build on its reputation as one of the premier shopping and lifestyle destinations in the world, with

FITNESS CONNECTION BULKS UP BRAND IN CHARLOTTE ACQUIRING SEVEN SPORTS & FITNESS GYMS AND MERGING LOCAL MANAGEMENT

GROWING HEALTH CLUB PLANS TO CONTINUE EXPANSION IN COMING MONTHSMcLEAN, Va. (Dec. 5, 2012) – Titan Fitness, a recognized leader in health club management and development, is bringing the Fitness Connection brand to the Queen City through the recent purchase of seven Charlotte-based Sports & Fitness gyms.  The Charlotte transaction boosts the number of Fitness Connection (www.fitnessconnectionusa.com) locations nationwide to 25.  There are now Fitness Connection locations in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Houston and Dallas, Texas; and Reno, Nevada. “We are beyond excited to be

Could 2013 be a Lucky year for New Year’s Resolutions?

Survey by Liberro indicates that we are getting better at sticking to changeThis is the time of the year when most of us are rubbing our hands in glee at the prospect of enjoying a relaxing Christmas holiday – packed full of rich and indulgent food and drink, celebration and merriment!  In fact, New Year’s resolutions are so far from our minds that it comes as a bit of a shocker to remember that 1stJanuary 2013 is just one week after the big F.C. and his reindeers come to town! However, according to new research*, many Americans have already decided on what goals they will be setting

Hannah Teter reveals the seven truths of snowboarding

Olympic snowboarder says success on the slopes requires perseveranceFear of humiliation often prevents people from attempting to snowboard. But Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter says snowboarding can be a life-changing endeavor that’s worth the risk. “The road to becoming an advanced or even a competent rider is rarely a short one, and you are likely to struggle,” Teter says. “Remember that everyone has been there, so don’t waste your time and energy worrying about how you look and comparing yourself to others.” In her forthcoming book, Mastering Snowboarding (Human Kinetics, 2012), Teter

Autumn Statement: What It Means For Businesses

News release 5th December 2012The Chancellor George Osborne today made his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. Michael Cope, Tax Partner at chartered accountants Duncan & Toplis, takes a look at the announcement and the impact it is expected to have on businesses. Headline rates The Chancellor announced an increase in the thresholds from which basic and higher rates of tax are paid. These increases give more tax relief for all taxpayers, and unlike some prior years this will include higher rate taxpayers as well. Increases have also been announced for the Capital Gains Tax

Inc. magazine names Veterans United Home Loans nation’s No. 29 job creator

Rankings recognize private businesses creating most jobs in the past three yearsCOLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 5, 2012) – Veterans United Home Loans , based in Columbia, Mo., was recognized as the No. 29 job creator in the United States  yesterday in Inc. magazine’s inaugural Hire Power Awards. The awards honor America’s 100 top private job creators over the past three years. Veterans United generated 564 jobs from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, Veterans United was ranked in the top 10 of two other lists, placing No.1 for Missouri 

Extramarital Dating Site, Gleeden.com Launches New Mobile Application

LOS ANGELES, December 2012 - Gleeden.com , the world’s premier extramarital dating website, has announced the launch of their new mobile application. The first extramarital dating website designed by women, for women is taking its comfortable and elegant design directly to smartphones worldwide."In the three years since Gleeden.com ’s inception, we are excited to bring the mobile application to life, it is truly something incredible to potentially be connecting 1.08 billion smartphone users worldwide,”  - Spokesperson for Gleeden.com

Decisions made on the extra general meeting December 3, 2012

Share issue in kindThe meeting resolved to approve the Board’s conditional resolution to issue 1 612 734 shares in kind at a price of 15 SEK, in exchange for 223 Diamorph Bearings AB A-shares. Authorization for the Board to carry out additional share issues in kindThe meeting resolved to authorize the Board, until the next annual general meeting, to carry out one or several share issues in kind of up to an aggregate of 1 387 266 shares for acquiring additional Diamorph Bearings A-shares. Authorization for the Board to carry out a preferential rights share issueThe meeting

DENBY TRANSPORT HAS 15 YEAR PLAN FOR NEW SCHMITZ CARGOBULL EUROLINERS

5 December 2012International haulage operator, Denby Transport, is so confident in the engineering quality of Euroliners from Schmitz Cargobull that it is planning a lifespan of 15 years for its four new fleet additions. The Lincoln-based company – which will predominantly use the Euroliners to carry general haulage into France and Belgium – says it favours running its trailers for as long as possible, with the right periodic maintenance and refurbishment programme, as it believes this to be more cost-effective. “Much like an aircraft, which can remain in service after more than 25

Wisconsin Cheese, Dairy Products Star in New Site Devoted to Dips

A rich, creamy dip tops the list of must-have party foods. From the holidays through March basketball tournaments, dips fit any occasion. Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board has made finding the perfect dip easier, thanks to the new microsite, DairyDips.com .  Real dairy products are the foundation of nearly every good dip recipe, and that’s certainly true for the more than 50 recipes at DariyDips.com . From cream cheese and sour cream to Wisconsin Cheese – dairy gives dips a full flavor and rich, creamy consistence. Recipes on the site

Changes in the nomination committee for SAS AB

At the Annual Shareholders' Meeting in SAS AB on April 19, 2012, members of the Nomination Committee for SAS AB were appointed. Information about the Nomination Committee's composition has previously been published through a media release and via the company's homepage.SAS AB has been informed that SEB Fonder has significantly reduced its holdings in SAS AB. Anders Rydin representing SEB Fonder has therefore according to  the work instructions of the nomination committee decided to put his seat to the disposal of the committee. The nomination committee that has started its work has,

Koss launches partnership with U.S. Olympic skier Julia Mancuso

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) - Koss Corporation (KOSS), the Milwaukee-based high fidelity stereophone manufacturer and inventor of the world’s first SP/3 stereophone in 1958, announced today that Julia Mancuso – one of the most decorated Olympic female downhill skiers ever – will begin a new partnership with the company. Mancuso, a music lover who can be seen wearing headphones at nearly every competition, broke into the World Cup of Skiing at age 15, and has since won more Olympic medals than any other U.S. female in downhill events. She’ll work with Koss to promote the company’s line of

Invitation to a Q&A session with Outotec's CEO

OUTOTEC OYJ    STOCK EXCHANGE NOTICE    DECEMBER 5, 2012    AT 5.00 PM Invitation to a Q&A session with Outotec's CEO The last Q&A session in 2012 with Outotec's CEO Pertti Korhonen will be held on Wednesday, December 12, at 2.00 pm (Finnish time). The session will start with CEO's summary of the key messages at the recent CMD. JOINING VIA WEBCAST To follow the live webcast, please go to www.outotec.com/investors. The recording and transcript will be published and stored on Outotec's webcast center for on demand viewing. JOINING VIA TELECONFERENCE To ask questions on a

Announcement of prospectus regarding PA Resources' offer to the holders of the convertible bond 2008/2014

The Board of Directors of PA Resources AB (publ) has prepared a prospectus for the purpose of the offer to set-off the company’s convertible bond 2008/2014 against subscription of newly issued series B shares, which was announced on 7 November 2012. The prospectus has today been approved by and registered with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Swe. Finansinspektionen)The prospectus is available on PA Resources’ website (www.paresources.com), Carnegie Investment Bank AB's website (www.carnegie.se) and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's website (www.fi.se). The

OxySure Save at Midwestern University

Frisco, Texas, December 5, 2012 – OxySure® Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:OXYS) (“OxySure,” or the “Company”), the medical device innovator of life-saving easy-to-use emergency oxygen solutions with its “oxygen from powder” technology today announced that the Company’s Model 615 portable emergency oxygen unit was used to assist in a save at the Glendale, Arizona campus of Midwestern University on Friday, November 30, 2012. According to university staff, a student was working with chemicals in a confined area of a laboratory at the College of Dental Medicine and passed out after being overwhelmed

FAMILY BREAKS IN CYPRUS FOR 2013

With guaranteed sunshine all year round and only a four-flight away, Cyprus continues to be an affordable favourite for British families wanting to enjoy a relaxing break in the sun without breaking the bank. Along with hotels geared-up to entertain children of all ages and activities and fun days out available across the island, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets: BABY- AND CHILD- FRIENDLY HOTELS: Baby-go-lightly at the Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Overlooking Paphos Bay and close to the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the InterContinental Aphrodite

BlogPaws Joins the Pet360 Media Team

Philadelphia, PA – December 5, 2012 – Pet360 Media  – the leading digital media network for pet bloggers, advertisers and publishers – announced today that BlogPaws  has joined its organization. By combining Pet360 Media’s expansive network of leading online resources with BlogPaws’ social media conferences and blogger community, the partnership creates the world’s most influential group of social advocates and professionals in the pet industry. “BlogPaws is thrilled with the opportunities this partnership presents,” states Yvonne

Wine Market Council Announces 2013 Consumer Research Conferences and Unveils a New Website

The 8th Annual Wine Market Council Conferences will reveal the latest research on luxury wine market trendsSt. Helena, CA, December 5, 2012—Wine Market Council, the non-profit association of grape growers, wine producers, importers, wholesalers, and other affiliated wine businesses, today announced the dates for the 8th Annual Wine Market Council Research Conferences and unveiled a new brand image including a new logo and revamped website.  The council’s mission is to establish the widespread acceptance of wine as a rewarding part of American culture and to report on timely issues and

SSAB announces price increases

SSAB EMEA is raising its prices for hot rolled, cold rolled and galvanized coil, as well as heavy plate. Prices are being increased by at least SEK 300 per tonne. The price increases apply to all orders acknowledged after December 5th, 2012. “There has been a perceptible decline in steel prices during 2012. The price increases that we are now making reflects the development in the market. The trend going forward will depend on market demand and the supply of steel”, says Rinaldo Baldi, Head of Sales SSAB EMEA.

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