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		<title>E-Cigarette Company Innokin Launches LEOPro New Personal Vaporizer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[E-Cigarette Company Innokin Launches LEOPro New Personal Vaporizer &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Innokin will officially launch LEOPro electronic cigarette in mid-February 2012. Along with this new E-Cigarette product, Innokin Technology also provides experience feedback for its special workmanship of carbon, platinum and [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">(PRWEB) February 08, 2012 </p>
<p> Innokin will officially launch LEOPro electronic cigarette in mid-February 2012. Along with this new E-Cigarette product, Innokin Technology also provides experience feedback for its special workmanship of carbon, platinum and black metallic LEOPro. </p>
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<p>Innokin LEOPro is the most advanced personal vaporizer on the market. It utilizes an innovative clear tank system, tri-color LED power switch, built-in pass-through, and 1000mAh battery to deliver the best vaping experience possible.  The clear tanks deliver a great, flavorful hit without polyfill or other filler material, and quickly show the user the amount of liquid remaining in the tank. The tri-color LED switch changes from green to yellow to red, indicating the battery life left before a charge is needed. It also shows the charge that the LEOPro is receiving while plugged in: a charging LEOPro will go from red to yellow to green, turning itself off once reaching a full charge. A &#8220;pass-through&#8221; circuit is built into the unit, allowing consumers to use the LEOPro while charging, without the need for additional accessories.  Its 1000mAh battery keeps a charge over four times longer than other e-cigarettes, and generally lasts for three days of medium or heavy use.</p>
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<p>Here are more details of LEOPro E Cigarette:&#13;<br />
<br />LEOPro e-cigarette contains a built-in 1000 mAh polymer Li-Ion rechargeable battery, to meet the daily needs of heavy smokers. &#13;<br />
<br />LEOPro’s ergonomic manual button design is a combination of European and American concepts.  It is larger than regular LEO e-cigarette button and more comfortable to click.&#13;<br />
<br />LEOPro uses ON/OFF battery switch. You can enable or disable the battery by quick clicking for three times. Once enabled, you can hold down the button to activate the LEOPro battery.&#13;<br />
<br />LEOPro battery utilizes advanced capacity display via green, yellow and red LED lights.  Users will know the LEOPro battery’s capacity via the color of the LED Button. &#13;<br />
<br />Bigger clear tank cartridge, non leaking atomizers and cartridges allow for full flavor and vapor without the use of poly fill. The clear tank allows users to see the amount of liquid inside the tank to avoid dry burning and overheating.&#13;<br />
<br />LEOPro applies the mini-USB Port.  Users can recharge the LEOPro with a standard mini USB plug.  It can also work as a pass-through for immediate use while charging.&#13;<br />
<br />LEOPro’s unique pen clip cap will help keep the tank cartridge clean and protected.  Innokin’s trusted craftsmanship creates a kind of sleek sophistication with a larger battery format.  With the renowned tank atomizer system, LEOPro is destined to be the best electronic cigarette of 2012.</p>
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<p>As a leading electronic cigarette manufacturer, Innokin Technology is devoted to providing alternatives to tobacco smoking and promotes a healthier lifestyle via its state-of-art and easy-to-use e smoking products throughout the world. Innokin is also among the earliest companies to pioneer the tank e-cigarette design with ON/OFF battery switch and green &amp; yellow &amp; red LED displays indicating battery capacity, which have become the industry standard. The company will consistently deliver high quality e cigs and the most authentic e-cigarette smoking experience for smokers.</p>
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		<title>Scala Drives Sales at Russian Car Dealership</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scala Drives Sales at Russian Car Dealership &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Moscow, Russia (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 Scala, the leading provider of end-to-end connected signage software, today announced that Dismart, its first certified partner in Russia, has completed a new multichannel, multi-screen Scala deployment for Chekhov [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Moscow, Russia (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 </p>
<p> Scala, the leading provider of end-to-end connected signage software, today announced that Dismart, its first certified partner in Russia, has completed a new multichannel, multi-screen Scala deployment for Chekhov Auto car dealerships located around Moscow. </p>
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<p>Chekhov Auto appointed Dismart to create their digital signage network after they recognized a need to engage, educate and enthuse customers, convert browsers into buyers, and up-sell services and accessories once a purchase decision has been made. </p>
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<p>The eight-screen, two-channel network is powered by Scala Content Manager and provides Chekhov Auto with the ability to show advertising and marketing content from GM, Chevrolet, Kia and Hyundai brands, plus news, weather and travel updates. The network also provides the dealership with the ability to design its own branded and promotional content, as well as a mechanism to inform customers in the service area how long their wait is likely to be and when the vehicle is ready to collect, all within a Scala-controlled environment. </p>
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<p>The network is a sales and marketing tool that is managed, funded and championed by Chekhov Auto&#8217;s commercial department. It has been deployed as part of a packaged solution that uses static signage, product sheets and other retail channels to promote particular models, service products, special discounts and accessories. </p>
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<p>&#8220;Chekhov Auto knew that a percentage of prospective customers chose to browse but not to buy, with some engaging with the sales and service teams, and others not. Conversely, customers waiting to have other brands of cars serviced may not have been aware of the features, benefits and pricing options available for new and nearly new cars sold at the dealership,&#8221; said Arthur Rubanovich, Director, Dismart Russia. &#8220;Clearly, there was a need to examine how best to reach 100 percent of prospective customers in a meaningful and engaging way and increase conversion rates.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Two channels of content were developed to reflect the mindset of the customer depending on what they were in the dealership to do: </p>
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<p>1. The Showroom Channel provides key brand and product information to customers in the showroom, adjacent to the cars, to help them refine buying decisions. This channel includes the repurposing of branded TV commercials and other marketing information from manufacturers and Chekhov Auto. Chekhov uses the animated environment to help customers understand the benefits of different types of vehicles (e.g., urban, 4&#215;4 or station wagon) and to promote what the car is best designed to do.</p>
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<p>2. The Service Channel provides a wide range of Chekhov Auto content to customers while they wait in the service area. The channel recognizes that some customers may also have older cars (perhaps some of which are at the end of their life), and this channel takes an opportunity to provide information on new car prices, warranty and service packages, insurance information and other information that is both helpful and relevant to the driver. </p>
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<p>The format of the Service channel is different to the Showroom Channel because of customer waiting time. With car services typically lasting between 30 minutes and one hour, a longer broadcast is required. Due to extended waiting time, educational, informational or promotional items can be longer. In the showroom, channel content can only range from 10 to 20 seconds, and content in the waiting room may be up to 40 seconds long. </p>
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<p>Chekhov Auto also decided to develop a &#8220;live update service&#8221; within the Scala environment. On a screen in the waiting room, the service displays estimated waiting times and notifies customers when their vehicle is ready to be collected. The benefits of deploying such a system include: keeping customers informed of timescales, which in turn manages customer expectations; providing a &#8220;reason to watch&#8221; the screen; and freeing up service team time. </p>
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<p>&#8220;Immediately after the installation of the network, we noticed that our customers took interest in the information presented on our screens, which in turn promoted conversations between customers and our sales teams, meeting one of the key objectives of the network,&#8221; said Ninenko Vasily, Marketing Manager for Chekhov Auto. &#8220;I am pleased to say we have seen immediate advantages in deploying this communications medium.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Auto dealers the world over are turning to digital signage because it allows them to animate their products, to show them in the right context, to help customers understand the features and benefits of each variant, and to link these to appropriate extras and accessories, plus service and financial programs,&#8221; said Oscar Elizaga, Vice President of Operations, Scala EMEA. &#8220;Dynamic Digital Signage Networks such as Chekhov Auto&#8217;s enable customers to make informed choices and increase the likelihood that conversion rates will be enhanced.</p>
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<p>About Dismart</p>
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<p>The Dismart Company, founded in 2004, specializes in delivering digital signage solutions to companies and public institutions. Using the very latest achievements in display and networking technology, Dismart offers full service to clients. We work out and install the software, provide technical support, train personnel to work with software more efficiently to get the most investment return, and design and install the content. Dismart cooperates with various software and hardware manufacturers in the field of digital display to ensure we deliver the best fit for our clients. Our clients include MICHELIN Russia, Russian News and Information Agency Novosti, air company KD Avia, IMTV Company (Ramstor retail network and BP filling stations), Samohval retail network, Mobil-TV (wireless advertising and information system in the surface transport facilities in Moscow region), The Gallery Company (Mega, Europark trade centre) and many others.</p>
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<p>About Digital Signage</p>
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<p>Digital signage solutions are used in retail, education, entertainment, government and other industries for diverse applications such as retail advertising networks, corporate communications (employee TV), traditional and digital billboards, digital menu boards, digital posters, cable TV, hotel lobby signage, gas pump toppers, outdoor advertising, interactive kiosks and more.</p>
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<p>About Scala Inc.</p>
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<p>Driving more than 200,000 screens worldwide, Scala is a leading global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions. Scala is the world&#8217;s first connected signage company, offering the leading platform for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks and the first unified platform for advertising management of both traditional and digital signage networks. The company&#8217;s digital signage customers include Rabobank, IKEA, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, Warner Brothers, The Life Channel, Rikstoto, Repsol, NorgesGruppen and thousands more. Advertising management customers include CBS Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor and Magic Media, among others. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, USA, and has subsidiaries in Canada, Netherlands, France, Norway and Japan, as well as more than 450 partners in more than 60 countries. More information is available at http://www.scala.com. </p>
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<p>©2009 Scala, Inc. 350 Eagleview Blvd. Exton, PA 19341. Scala, InfoChannel, and the Exclamation Point Logo</p>
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		<title>The Enclave Concept</title>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Batavia, IA (PRWEB) January 19, 2006 </p>
<p> The Buick Enclave is destined to replace both of Buick’s current SUVs which includes the minivan-based Rendezvous and the truck-based Rainier. People have conjured up that the name that this vehicle holds, Enclave, evokes images of style, luxury, and the privacy of a quiet, and protected space.</p>
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<p>Built in the United States, Canada, and China by the General Motors Corporation, the Buick is a brand of vehicles that are sold in North America, China, Taiwan, and Israel. This brand originated as an independent motor car manufacturer, the Buick Motor Company, however was taken over by James Whiting in 1904 when the company was struggling. Soon after that, the brand soon became one of the largest car manufacturers in America. Come 1929, the Buick brand then launched the Marquette that was specifically designed to help bridge the price gap between the Buick and the Oldsmobile. The Buick is more often than not targeted towards customers who are comfortably well off, who are possibly not quite rich enough to be able to afford a Cadillac, but definitely in the market for a car that is cut above the norm. </p>
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<p>The emblem of this vehicle brand consists of three shields, each of these is bisected diagonally to the right by a straight line. The shields are arranged touching each other in a left-diagonal pattern inside a circle. The colors are strategically designed. The leftmost shield is red, the middle shield is white, and the rightmost shield is colored blue, although the white color is sometimes represented by light gray. This is more commonly known as the Trishield, which was adopted in 1959. </p>
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<p>One of the vehicles that bear this emblem and also bears the Buick lore is the Buick Enclave. People have conjured up that the name that this vehicle holds, Enclave, evokes images of style, luxury, and the privacy of a quiet, and protected space. This is a concept vehicle that is similar to the GMC Acadia and the Saturn Outlook. A midsize crossover SUV, this vehicle will be launched late this year for the year 2007. It was initially previewed at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. It has the General Motors’ new Lambda architecture and is the first Lambda vehicle to be displayed. </p>
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<p>The Buick Enclave is destined to replace both of Buick’s current SUVs which includes the minivan-based Rendezvous and the truck-based Rainier. It holds features like a seating capacity for eight people, a generous interior space, and either a front-wheel driver or an all-wheel drive. It sure holds luxury in itself and combines the athletic proportion of a modern crossover vehicle with the romantic forms that is characterized by Buick’s rich design heritage. This vehicle delivers superior attention to detail, with its engineering carrying an innovative level of interior flexibility. It has a skylight that extends to almost the entire length of the passenger compartment. The Buick Enclave also has a unique in-dash/in-seat/overhead DVD system that allows passengers’ viewing of up to four different DVD selections at once. It also offers passengers the ultimate in personalized, in-vehicle entertainment. </p>
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<p>For all Buick parts and accessories needs, one online store is unique among its competitors. Buick auto parts are available and are made from superior quality materials by http://www.partstrain.com. Its wide collection of Buick parts include bumper covers, valve covers, mirrors, catalytic converters, lights, engine parts, and a whole lot more.</p>
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		<title>E-Commerce Retailer Adds WARN Winch Parts to Product Selection</title>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Compton, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2011 </p>
<p> GoWarn.com, a leading online retailer of WARN winches and related off-road products, is expanding its product selection to include replacement parts for WARN winches. WARN winch replacement parts now available on GoWarn.com include solenoids and replacement wiring, electric motors, internal gears, solenoid covers, badges, cables, drums, remote controls, and fairleads.    </p>
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<p>GoWarn.com has been retailing WARN products for more than a decade, and recently lowered prices to reestablish itself as the industry’s low-price leader. Off-road enthusiasts shop the site for WARN electric winches, ATV winches, hubs, winch mounts, modular winch bumper systems, and ATV plow kits. The site also offers WARN industrial and utility winches, plus ATV wheels and tires.  &#13;<br />
<br />GoWarn.com’s product expansion supports the inherent value of a WARN winch. WARN products are already recognized industry-wide for their durability. Greater access to replacement parts means consumers can feel even more confident about the many years of high-performing service they’ll get from a WARN winch. </p>
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<p>Best-selling winches on GoWarn.com include the XT30 Extreme Terrain ATV winch, the Value Series VR12000 winch, and the M8000 Self-Recovery Winch. Trans4mer winch mounting systems, WARN hubs, WARN ATV plow blades and ATV plow kits are also popular. WARN ATV plow kits are comprised of bolt-on equipment that converts an ATV or UTV into a functional snow plow.   </p>
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<p>Warn Industries has been producing parts and equipment for the off-road industry for decades. The company was the first to market with several products that have since become mainstays for off-roaders, including recreational truck winches, ATV winches, and locking hubs. Warn has also received various awards for its products, including SEMA’s Best New Product in 2006 and a World Excellence Award from Ford Motor Company in 2009. &#13;<br />
<br />About GoWarn.com: GoWarn.com was established in 2000 and was acquired and relaunched by Transamerican Auto Parts in 2009. The site provides an efficient and easy shopping experience for consumers who want high-quality winches, recovery equipment, and ATV accessories. Visit GoWarn.com to learn more. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">When you own a car, it is very important that you take good care of it. Not only can problems with your car cause your car to malfunction which could be costly for you, but they can also cause injury and illness to others. One part of your car you should take special effort to look after is the exhausts. <a href="http://www.mrclutch.com/" target="_blank">Car exhausts</a> are very important to the smooth running of your car and this is why it is very important to have them checked regularly.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What Do Car Exhausts Do?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Car exhausts are important because they have the very important purpose of removing harmful gasses from the car. Left untouched, these gasses could cause illness to you and your passengers and they could have a harmful impact on the engine of your car. By looking after your car exhausts, you can ensure that your car is as healthy as possible.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Maintenance of Car Exhausts</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You should regularly check over your car exhausts. Look for cracks and fissures in the pipes as these are your best indicator of a problem. If you notice any, then your best bet would be to take your car to a reputable garage where they can check out your car exhausts for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A good way to determine whether or not you need new car exhausts is to poke your pipes with a screwdriver. If they give, then they will need to be taken out and replaced with new pipes.</p>
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		<title>Water Pumps Direct Announces Addition of Magnum, Gorman Rupp, and Champion Water Pumps</title>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Bolingbrook, IL (PRWEB) May 18, 2011 </p>
<p> Today WaterPumpsDirect.com announced the expansion of its water pump offering with the inclusion of Magnum, Gorman Rupp, and Champion water pumps.</p>
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<p>The online water pump superstore specializes exclusively in water pumps and now carries more than 185 pumps from nearly a dozen leading manufacturers.</p>
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<p>&#8220;These three new brands, expand our trash water pump offering,” said Jim Owiecki, resident product expert for WaterPumpsDirect.com. &#8220;The new Champion pump is the complete kit, everything you need to move water. A 2” semi-trash pump, suction and discharge hose plus clamps, adapters and fittings all at an unbelievable price.&#8221;</p>
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<p>In addition to carrying Magnum, Gorman Rupp, and Champion water pumps, WaterPumpsDirect.com also carries a complete line of BE, Briggs &amp; Stratton, Little Giant, Robin Subaru and Wayne water pumps, as well as a complete line of water pump accessories.</p>
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<p>Power Equipment Direct operates nine niche online superstores. In addition to WaterPumpsDirect.com, the Bolingbrook, IL-based company operates AirCompressorsDirect.com, ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com, PressureWashersDirect.com, SnowBlowersDirect.com, MowersDirect.com, SumpPumpsDirect.com, ChainSawsDirect.com and LogSplittersDirect.com</p>
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		<title>Spiritual Walk in Spain and Dramatic Changes in Industry Open up Heart and Mind of New York Interior Designer :  With new furniture, carpet and hardware line, Joanne De Palma bridges gap between sharp edges of sustainable design and tradition with classic elegance, ushering in new era in sustainability</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Spiritual Walk in Spain and Dramatic Changes in Industry Open up Heart and Mind of New York Interior Designer :  With new furniture, carpet and hardware line, Joanne De Palma bridges gap between sharp edges of sustainable design and tradition with classic elegance, ushering in new era in sustainability  &#13;<br />
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<p class="releaseDateline">NEW YORK (PRWEB) July 28, 2008 </p>
<p>  Created from a standpoint of social and environmental responsibility, a strict adherence to natural and sustainable materials are principles that are incorporated into all aspects of the line. Yet the work according to Joanne De Palma, doesn&#8217;t sacrifice function without form. </p>
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<p> As a former, traditional, high-end residential and commercial interior designer, Ms. De Palma made a shift into environmental product design after a spiritual walk she took in Spain, and extensive work she did with the American Indians. That combined with changes in the industry that she had noticed served as impetus to realign her business practices, and reconnect to the natural world. </p>
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<p> &#8220;Given the current conditions we face in the environment, to me the decision was obvious,&#8221; she says. &#8220;The interior design industry is also changing,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;Our clients don&#8217;t employ large staffs like they used to. They also don&#8217;t want interiors that require a lot of maintenance, and this is true on both the residential and commercial ends,&#8221; she affirms. People want the option of buying furniture that is environmentally conscious, yet still conforms to a more classic aesthetic. For this reason, De Palma&#8217;s work boasts environmentalism within tradition. It is practical yet embracing. </p>
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<p> De Palma&#8217;s Oak,™ &#8220;Etruscan,™ Nature,™ and Transition™ furniture lines, combine high style and sustainable manufacturing from the personal care of a family owned custom shop. All materials for the line, which consist of beds, side, arm, and lounge chairs, night stands and cabinets, with the exception of the designer&#8217;s own sculptural metal elements that make up the hardware for the pieces, are natural and biodegradable. Through these lines, De Palma hopes to initiate the move into full sustainability in high-end luxury furniture. </p>
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<p> Joanne De Palma also lends this thoughtful and aesthetic philosophy of product design to her flooring options. De Palma&#8217;s carpet line, Mystic Journey™ manufactured by Bentley Prince Street, a leading manufacturer of stylish floor coverings for nearly three decades, consists of a collection of five carpet patterns. All five styles &#8212; Falling Rain, Vortis, Future Connections, Intuitive Impulse and Journey&#8217;s Path– are available in broadloom. Falling Rain is also offered in 18&#8243; X 18&#8243; carpet tile. </p>
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<p> According to Ms. De Palma, Mystic Journey was inspired by the 900-kilometer walk she took in Spain through desert terrain, mountains, and modern windmill farms, ending in a small village on the Atlantic Ocean. &#8220;Through the journey I developed a profound sense of connection between human beings and nature,&#8221; she says. &#8220;Through the Mystic Journey Collection I created a visual translation of this incredible experience into our carpet designs.&#8221; </p>
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<p> &#8220;I chose to work with Bentley Prince Street, because their Mission Zero™ initiative to eliminate negative impact on the environment is in keeping with my dedication to the health of the planet through considerate use of sustainable materials, responsible manufacturing practices and continuing support of environmental causes,&#8221; explains Ms. De Palma. </p>
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<p> &#8220;We have lost sight of the things that really matter in life for the disregard we have demonstrated towards our natural resources,&#8221; maintains Ms. De Palma. &#8220;As a result, we have isolated ourselves from each other. Through my efforts as an environmental product designer, it is my intent to help us reconnect to what is most important, the health of our children, our environment, and ourselves. </p>
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<p> All five patterns in the Mystic Journey Collection are manufactured with 50 % recycled nylon. Also, High PerformancePC™ is the standard backing system on all Bentley Prince Street broadloom products. This unique latex formulation recovers mineral residual from the paper recycling industry in an environmentally friendly fashion, resulting in a minimum average 10 % post-consumer recycled content by total product weight. </p>
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<p> Through the choices De Palma also offers in her Metals™ line, with a hand crafted aesthetic and different patinas that far exceed normal high production quality, she again honors the artisan and the value of craft. According to Ms. De Palma, this line is currently the most transitional of all her products. In her continuing efforts to refine the manufacturing process, not only does she consider worker health and safety, but increased air quality, reduced waste and recycling, and the least toxic production methods available today as part of her initiatives to help honor our connection to all life on the planet. </p>
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<p> Additional initiatives from Ms. De Palma include the interiors for Kentshire Galleries&#8217; newest expansion on Madison Avenue. Kentshire Galleries is one of New York&#8217;s most renowned resources for antique furniture and accessories, and fine period and estate jewelry. The business was founded in 1940. </p>
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<p> As part of the job, Ms. De Palma introduced clean, natural finishes into a high style and luxurious aesthetic. She rallied the support of artists and craftsmen who did not typically work on commercial projects. Their skills embodied methods used in 18th and 19th century, perfect counterpoints for the antiques. The organic textiles were hand-painted with plant-based dyes and the stair railings were fabricated using traditional blacksmithing. The job also incorporated classic painting techniques with the use of innovative materials. </p>
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<p> She is currently working on a sustainable camp in Kenya, which involves collaboration with another environmental steward who hopes to preserve some of the last wild roaming lands in Kenya, Africa. </p>
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<p> Joanne De Palma Inc. located in Columbus Circle in New York City. As part of its overall plan to strengthen awareness of the environment and foster a social consciousness in the world, it handles all aspects of the design, from research and manufacturing, to the distribution and installation process. For more information, please visit http://www.joannedepalmainc.com </p>
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		<title>Fastrax GPS Technology Brings Navigation Capabilities to Parrots Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fastrax GPS Technology Brings Navigation Capabilities to ParrotÂs Bluetooth Handsfree Car Kit &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) September 24, 2004 Fastrax Ltd., a provider of OEM GPS receivers and positioning software with an industry-leading feature set, and Parrot S.A., a provider of innovative automotive telecommunications [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) September 24, 2004 </p>
<p> Fastrax Ltd., a provider of OEM GPS receivers and positioning software with an industry-leading feature set, and Parrot S.A., a provider of innovative automotive telecommunications solutions, today announced the integration of the Fastrax iTrax02 GPS receiver into ParrotÂs CK3300 BluetoothÂ® handsfree car kit.</p>
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<p>The Parrot CK3300 is the first BluetoothÂ® car kit to provide GPS functions that allow the use of PDA or smartphone navigation software while using the phone hands free. The CK3300 is compatible with all existing navigation systems and BluetoothÂ® telephones.</p>
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<p>The CK3300 car kit enables the driver to wirelessly access standard GPS messages to display navigation information on the screen of a BluetoothÂ®-enabled smartphone or PDA running navigation software. With the Parrot CK3300, drivers no longer need to connect their personal device to an external GPS receiver or to invest in expensive on-board navigation equipment. The only additional hardware required is a dashboard mount for the PDA or smartphone. </p>
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<p>The navigation functionality of the CK3300 is powered by the Fastrax iTrax02 OEM GPS receiver. The iTrax02 is one of the most advanced 12-channel GPS receivers on the market. The receiver enables continuous tracking down to very low signal levels, with support for assisted GPS (A-GPS). Designed for demanding conditions, Fastrax GPS technology offers industry-leading performance and reliability along with fast time to first fix (TTFF). </p>
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<p>ÂThe convergence of GPS and BluetoothÂ® opens up a range of exciting possibilities for in-car communications,Â said Mr. Matti RÃ¤ty, President and CEO, Fastrax. ÂThe combination of FastraxÂs cutting-edge GPS solutions with ParrotÂs proven and reliable automotive solutions offers a new, more affordable way for drivers to enjoy the benefits of GPS navigation without the need for a separate, costly navigation product.Â</p>
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<p>Fastrax GPS technology is also used in ParrotÂs CK3500 Professional Car Kit, which will be available at the end of 2004. The CK3500 features both GSM Dual Band and GPS modules and adds to the CK3300Âs hands-free and navigation functions a range of off-board, server-based business applications for fleet management, traffic optimization, vehicle tracking and other services. </p>
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<p>The Parrot CK3500 uses the BluetoothÂ® SIM Access Profile protocol, which allows the vehicle&#8217;s on-board electronics to access the phone&#8217;s identification and communications functions wirelessly. Drivers can then benefit from an external antenna without having to physically connect their mobile phone. Using the driverÂs optional SIM card, the vehicle can exchange data with a server over a cellular network.</p>
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<p>ÂThe CK3300 GPS and CK3500 Professional Car Kits are among the first of a new kind of hands-free systems capitalizing on our OEM experiences with BluetoothÂ® and the car,Â said Henri Seydoux, CEO, Parrot S.A. ÂThanks to Fastrax technology, we can deliver to our customers a set of benefits people expect from today&#8217;s personal devices but which are not usually available within a vehicle.&#8221; </p>
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<p>FastraxÂs GPS modules are ideally suited for both asset tracking systems and small battery-operated products such as mobile phones, handheld computers and sports accessories. In addition to OEM GPS receivers, Fastrax offers Engineering Services to enable faster time to market for specific custom applications. This includes customized designs for both hardware and software needs.</p>
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<p>Mr. Juha Rantanen</p>
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<p>About Fastrax Ltd</p>
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<p>Fastrax provides industry-leading receivers and software solutions for optimal utilization of GPS (Global Positioning System) and other GNSS location services (Global Navigation Satellite Systems). Fastrax transforms GPS technologies into highly scalable iTrax and iSuite solutions with open interfaces, combined to ultra low power consumption and miniature hardware design. </p>
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<p>With industry-leading performance, Fastrax GPS receivers navigate continuously even in extreme conditions. Receivers are ideally suited to both industrial location applications and high-volume consumer products such as cell phones and sports accessories. Fastrax Engineering Services provide expert services in application design. </p>
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<p>Headquartered in Finland and founded in 1999, the company is privately owned and backed by leading venture capital investors CapMan, Eqvitec, Startupfactory and Innocap, with a strategic investment by Suunto Corporation, a subsidiary of Amer Group, a leading global supplier of sporting goods equipment.</p>
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<p>Founded in 1994 by its present Chairman and CEO, Henri Seydoux, and located in Paris, Parrot S.A. is a highly profitable, fast-growing company that provides proven and reliable technology for automotive telecommunications. From the outset, Parrot focused on embedded noise-robust voice recognition and signal processing technologies for the mobile computing and automotive markets and added BluetoothÂ® to its core competence in 2002. </p>
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<p>Parrot partners with a wide range of car manufacturers, automotive equipment manufacturers, telecom operators and mobile phone companies including Orange, Vodafone, KPN, AT&amp;T Wireless, Peugeot, CitroÃ«n, Saab, Siemens-VDO, Visteo, The Phone House and Philips. Parrot products are sold in thirty-five countries worldwide through its distribution network.</p>
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<p>More information: http://www.parrot.fr &#8211; http://www.driveblue.com&#13;
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<p>Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide satellite navigation infrastructure funded and controlled by the U.S. Department of Defense, originally developed for U.S. military purposes. GPS provides satellite signals that enable GPS receivers to calculate their exact position and velocity. The GPS infrastructure has three segments. The space segment consists of 24 satellites that orbit the earth every 12 hours. The control segment consists of tracking stations located around the world, with the master control station located at Falcon Air Force Base in Colorado. The user segment consists of GPS receivers and users utilizing the information provided by the system. GPS is widely used in applications such as marine navigation.</p>
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		<title>East Bay BMW Concord Sales Center Announces They Offer Vehicles With High Resale Value</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[East Bay BMW Concord Sales Center Announces They Offer Vehicles With High Resale Value &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; 2011 BMW 3 Series Sedan &#13; &#13; Concord, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2011 BMW Concord Sales in the East Bay has reported that car sales have been strong. [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Concord, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2011 </p>
<p> BMW Concord Sales in the East Bay has reported that car sales have been strong. This most likely has something to do with the fact that BMW cars has a high resale value. In fact, according to Kelley Blue Book, BMW was at the top of the luxury brands for Best Resale Value in 2011.</p>
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<p>Studies show that the BMW car series from 2011, such as the BMW Series X5 and X6, are in the list of Top 10 Cars with Best Resale Value. This is because the excellent performance keeps the car in top shape for a longer and it will help keep its value for longer than other brands. &#13;<br />
<br />BMW X5 and xDrive35d were also named Best Resale Value in their class. The Series X3 was also distinguished as having one of the best resale values. In addition to Kelley Blue Book, ALG has also added BMW to their Best Resale Value list.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Let&#8217;s face it: A new car is a major investment. As with any investment, you want to make sure you&#8217;re getting the best return possible; mile for mile, dollar for dollar. But when the average car loses much of its value in just the first three years, you need to take a hard look at a car&#8217;s residual value in considering its overall cost. Fortunately, BMW has been recognized for its strong residual value by multiple major independent organizations,&#8221; said Ian Cooperrider of BMW Concord Sales Center.</p>
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<p>For more information, visit BMW Concord&#8217;s website at http://www.bmwconcord.com. Customers may also contact the dealership at (925) 246-5947. The store is located at 1967 Market St. Concord CA 94520.</p>
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<p>About BMW Concord Sales Center</p>
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<p>BMW Concord offers the best brand new and used BMW sales in the East Bay Area of San Francisco. The company offers a full service with repair, maintenance and accessories to always keep clients&#8217; BMW cars in top shape and offering great performance.  The staff and mechanics are trained in their respective areas because their top priority is to give the best professional service every customer deserves. The friendly dealership can help guide customers through the process of purchasing a new BMW or obtaining a BMW lease. The have a large inventory of the most popular cars, including the BMW 3 series and 5 series.</p>
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		<title>Temporary Van Insurance for My Borrowed Vans</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">I am in the delivery service and there are times when there are lots of deliveries to make. Like all other businesses, in the delivery service, we also experience what we consider as peak seasons. It is during these times that I need extra vans for my deliveries. I don’t purchase additional vans because deliveries are not heavy all the time. To be able to make all my deliveries, I borrow my brother’s vans. For the protection of everyone and the vans, which I borrowed as well, I see to it that I get <a href="http://www.cheapovaninsurance.co.uk/temporary-van-insurance.html" target="_blank">temporary van insurance</a> for the duration of the use of the additional vans. This insurance coverage serves as protection for the vans and the contents of the vans against loss and damages.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many companies that offer temporary van insurance but not all these companies give the best protection. I usually get my van insurance from this online site that offers the best deal and the best coverage. They have the <a href="http://www.cheapovaninsurance.co.uk/" target="_blank">cheapest van insurance</a> that anyone can get. The temporary insurance that I usually get for my borrowed vans is for three months. That way I know that the vans I borrowed are as protected as the vans I regularly use for deliveries. The online site where I usually get my van insurance have plans for specific terms like one day to 1 month which is paid outright or the pay as you go plans that provide temporary coverage from one month to eight months. Their policies can cover third party damages alone or can provide comprehensive protection.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When doing business it is a great relief when you are fully protected. Not only do you have to look into the safety of yourself but you should also protect the vehicles you use for your business and the contents and goods that these vehicles carry. Getting the right temporary van insurance will lessen your worries and give you the confidence that having the right insurance can give. It pays to seek the assistance of the experts as you do not only get the right insurance but you are also sure that you are not wasting your resources on some insurance that you do not need.</p>
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