PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 25, 2010 – Pensacola, Florida, February 25, 2010--Consumer Reports recently named the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse to its annual Top Pick car list. Over 280 models completed rigorous road tests and safety and reliability analysis before the final 10 Best were determined.
This year the Chevrolet Traverse bested the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Ford Flex in the Family SUV category. The Traverse was praised for its impressive overall package and spacious cabin that comfortably seats up to eight adults. The vehicle also boosts best-in-class cargo space and horsepower. The Traverse also comes with a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 12 months of OnStar protection, a comprehensive safety, security and convenience feature.
The car recently received the 2009 Consumers Digest "Best Buy" Award and has a five-star safety rating for both frontal and side impacts.
Potential customers can test drive the Chevrolet Traverse at Sandy Sansing Chevrolet located in Pensacola, Florida. The dealership has a full inventory of Chevys including over 80 trucks. Check out their inventory at sandysansingchevrolet.com.
Sandy Sansing Dealerships:
Sandy Sansing is the owner of Sandy Sansing Chevrolet, Nissan, Mazda, BMW and MINI of Pensacola in Pensacola, Fla., and Southern Chevrolet in Foley, Ala. Mr. Sansing is a supporter of over 55 youth baseball teams in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and partners with WEAR-TV3 and several local nonprofit origanizations to raise funds for Communities Caring at Christmas and Cram the Van.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sam Burke - the UK’s youngest Recovery Operator?
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Feb 25, 2010 – Forget ‘Dragon’s Den’ and ‘The Apprentice’. The recovery industry is littered with many budding entrepreneurs who hope to make their mark and build a successful business. But when do you start? Is 15 a little young to launch a new recovery business? Not according to Sam Burke who founded Burke Bros Recovery even before he could hold a driving licence!
From the age of 10, Sam spent weekends and evenings with his father Chris Burke, at Burke Brothers Removals, the family furniture removal business based in Wolverhampton. As well as general duties such as washing the vehicles, Sam really enjoyed getting behind the wheel when the vans or lorries needed to be moved around the yard. When, at the tender age of 13, Sam announced that he would have his own recovery business, Chris thought it was just a passing whim, but how wrong could he be.
Sam was determined and had it planned out. He avidly read the vehicle recovery magazines, and spent most evenings surfing the Internet, desperate to learn all he could about the recovery business. He knew he would need capital, so he started saving the income from weekend jobs. As the lorry park is close to Wolves football ground, Sam showed his entrepreneurial spirit by opening it as a car park for keen football fans on match days which proved very successful. Burke Bros were removals specialists so had no expertise in vehicle recovery. So when he was 14, Sam spent ten months working for a local recovery company learning the ropes and gaining the practical experience he would need to run his own recovery business.
Sam was only 15 when he decided to take the plunge. He knew he wanted a versatile vehicle, and he knew from his researches that Recovery World had one of the largest selections of recovery vehicles, so he contacted them. As a result, he invested his hard earned savings in a 7.5 tonne crew cab, tilt and slide truck with a spec lift, and a range of recovery accessories that would be essential for the job, which was delivered just one week before his 16th birthday.
Sam then embarked on a concerted campaign of cold calling to build a solid customer base – quite a challenge for one so young, but his determination and enthusiasm paid dividends. Twelve months later he has contracts with a dozen organisations including clubs, dealerships and body shops.
“But it’s not all been plain sailing.” said father Chris. “It was a minefield just setting up basic things like bank and trading accounts because of his age. Of course I’ve been totally behind Sam and given him encouragement and support, but I made it clear from the start, that we don’t carry ‘family’ passengers. He bought the truck himself with his own hard earned cash. Sam is covered under our Operator Licence but he runs it as a totally independent business, paying all his own bills and operating costs including rent and storage.”
As he can’t drive the vehicles yet, Sam uses Burke Bros Removals regular drivers, but they just do the driving. Sam’s the expert on vehicle recovery, so he not only goes out on every job, dealing with everything bar the driving, but he also runs the business side of things in the office.
Sam commented, “There were a few problems to start with, but I just love the work and am determined to make it succeed. There’s still loads to learn and the only way is to get out there and do it myself. I’m planning to buy another truck later this year, and pass my HGV Class 2 licence when I’m 18 so I can do the driving as well. I’m not trying to run before I can walk, but I want to build a solid, profitable company based on a reputation of good value and excellent customer service. I plan to grow the business steadily and achieve my long term ambition for Burke Bros Recovery to become the leading recovery firm in the West Midlands, if not the UK.”
Sam is living proof that age is no barrier to success, and it shows that if you have belief in yourself, determination and are prepared to put in the hard work, you will succeed.
More about Recovery World
Recovery World was established in January 2001 to supply both new & used vehicles to the UK & Europe. With now over 150 vehicles on site at any one time Recovery World holds the largest collection of recovery vehicles in Europe, if not the world. The Recovery World website has become a community focus for all those involved in the vehicle recovery industry, not just for vehicle sales, but a central information point. The forum is very active with drivers and operators able to air their views and opinions and maintain contact with each other. Recovery World has recently expanded the operation to become a leading supplier of specialist recovery accessories via their on-line shop and mobile service.
For further media information contact
Colin Caldicott, Ultimedia PR Tel: 01767 601470 or colin@ultimediapr.co.uk
For further information about Recovery World contact
Lynn Engledew Tel: 01707 266318 or lynn@recoveryworld.co.uk.
From the age of 10, Sam spent weekends and evenings with his father Chris Burke, at Burke Brothers Removals, the family furniture removal business based in Wolverhampton. As well as general duties such as washing the vehicles, Sam really enjoyed getting behind the wheel when the vans or lorries needed to be moved around the yard. When, at the tender age of 13, Sam announced that he would have his own recovery business, Chris thought it was just a passing whim, but how wrong could he be.
Sam was determined and had it planned out. He avidly read the vehicle recovery magazines, and spent most evenings surfing the Internet, desperate to learn all he could about the recovery business. He knew he would need capital, so he started saving the income from weekend jobs. As the lorry park is close to Wolves football ground, Sam showed his entrepreneurial spirit by opening it as a car park for keen football fans on match days which proved very successful. Burke Bros were removals specialists so had no expertise in vehicle recovery. So when he was 14, Sam spent ten months working for a local recovery company learning the ropes and gaining the practical experience he would need to run his own recovery business.
Sam was only 15 when he decided to take the plunge. He knew he wanted a versatile vehicle, and he knew from his researches that Recovery World had one of the largest selections of recovery vehicles, so he contacted them. As a result, he invested his hard earned savings in a 7.5 tonne crew cab, tilt and slide truck with a spec lift, and a range of recovery accessories that would be essential for the job, which was delivered just one week before his 16th birthday.
Sam then embarked on a concerted campaign of cold calling to build a solid customer base – quite a challenge for one so young, but his determination and enthusiasm paid dividends. Twelve months later he has contracts with a dozen organisations including clubs, dealerships and body shops.
“But it’s not all been plain sailing.” said father Chris. “It was a minefield just setting up basic things like bank and trading accounts because of his age. Of course I’ve been totally behind Sam and given him encouragement and support, but I made it clear from the start, that we don’t carry ‘family’ passengers. He bought the truck himself with his own hard earned cash. Sam is covered under our Operator Licence but he runs it as a totally independent business, paying all his own bills and operating costs including rent and storage.”
As he can’t drive the vehicles yet, Sam uses Burke Bros Removals regular drivers, but they just do the driving. Sam’s the expert on vehicle recovery, so he not only goes out on every job, dealing with everything bar the driving, but he also runs the business side of things in the office.
Sam commented, “There were a few problems to start with, but I just love the work and am determined to make it succeed. There’s still loads to learn and the only way is to get out there and do it myself. I’m planning to buy another truck later this year, and pass my HGV Class 2 licence when I’m 18 so I can do the driving as well. I’m not trying to run before I can walk, but I want to build a solid, profitable company based on a reputation of good value and excellent customer service. I plan to grow the business steadily and achieve my long term ambition for Burke Bros Recovery to become the leading recovery firm in the West Midlands, if not the UK.”
Sam is living proof that age is no barrier to success, and it shows that if you have belief in yourself, determination and are prepared to put in the hard work, you will succeed.
More about Recovery World
Recovery World was established in January 2001 to supply both new & used vehicles to the UK & Europe. With now over 150 vehicles on site at any one time Recovery World holds the largest collection of recovery vehicles in Europe, if not the world. The Recovery World website has become a community focus for all those involved in the vehicle recovery industry, not just for vehicle sales, but a central information point. The forum is very active with drivers and operators able to air their views and opinions and maintain contact with each other. Recovery World has recently expanded the operation to become a leading supplier of specialist recovery accessories via their on-line shop and mobile service.
For further media information contact
Colin Caldicott, Ultimedia PR Tel: 01767 601470 or colin@ultimediapr.co.uk
For further information about Recovery World contact
Lynn Engledew Tel: 01707 266318 or lynn@recoveryworld.co.uk.
Online Car Hire Revolution Reaches Greece - Izzicarhire Expansion Continues
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Feb 25, 2010 – Skofljica, Slovenia, Visitors to Athens, Heraklion, Thessaloniki and Rhodes set to benefit from online car hire market shake up. Industry giant Izzicarhire.com promises more choice, better service and low prices.
Greece is one of the great ancient civilisations of the world, but it's a very modern phenomenon that's in the news today. Online car hire continues to grow in popularity as more and more consumers discover the amazing value and choice of deals available on the Internet through Izzicarhire.com. Psychological barriers to online purchasing still remain, fears about security for example, but one company in particular, Izzicarhire.com, seems to be conquering these lingering concerns and growing its online business at an incredible rate. The model is simple. A website that is easy to navigate and use, secure payment, a huge choice of vehicles and all backed up with reassuring touches like order tracking and telephone support.
Thanks to Izzicarhire.com, visitors arriving to explore to the ancient Greek capital via Athens Airport will enjoy more car hire options than ever before. Getting around this huge city to visit world renowned sites such as the Acropolis and Kerameikos just got a whole lot easier.
Heraklion Airport serves as a gateway to the beautiful island of Crete, full of picturesque villages, rolling hills and mountains plus fabulous beaches. Visitors can get a great car hire deal courtesy of Izzicarhire.com. Make day trips all over the island to explore over 1000km of coastline, pretty harbour towns, museums and ancient sites. And still be back in the city by nightfall.
Visitors to Greece's second city of Thessaloniki can pre-book car hire online through the Izzicar.hire.com website for collection at the airport. Booking is simple, speedy and secure. Pick up a vehicle and head to the old town to explore the Byzantine churches and buildings.
New car hire services from
Rhodes Airport means there's no excuse not to book a trip to the “island of light”. Soak up the sun which shines for over 3000 hours each year or venture further afield to visit the numerous historical sites.
Destination Manager Damijan Milivojevic commented, “We carried out a huge amount of market research while planning our website. We've taken on board customer concerns and feedback to create a site that people find easy to use, convenient and safe. Try it out for yourself and find out just how easy it is to pre-book your holiday hire car online”
Press Contact:
Damijan Milivojevic
IzziCarHire.com
Skofljica, Slovenia
+386 1 589 08 60
info@izzicarhire.com
http://www.izzicarhire.com/carhire/greece-car-hire
Greece is one of the great ancient civilisations of the world, but it's a very modern phenomenon that's in the news today. Online car hire continues to grow in popularity as more and more consumers discover the amazing value and choice of deals available on the Internet through Izzicarhire.com. Psychological barriers to online purchasing still remain, fears about security for example, but one company in particular, Izzicarhire.com, seems to be conquering these lingering concerns and growing its online business at an incredible rate. The model is simple. A website that is easy to navigate and use, secure payment, a huge choice of vehicles and all backed up with reassuring touches like order tracking and telephone support.
Thanks to Izzicarhire.com, visitors arriving to explore to the ancient Greek capital via Athens Airport will enjoy more car hire options than ever before. Getting around this huge city to visit world renowned sites such as the Acropolis and Kerameikos just got a whole lot easier.
Heraklion Airport serves as a gateway to the beautiful island of Crete, full of picturesque villages, rolling hills and mountains plus fabulous beaches. Visitors can get a great car hire deal courtesy of Izzicarhire.com. Make day trips all over the island to explore over 1000km of coastline, pretty harbour towns, museums and ancient sites. And still be back in the city by nightfall.
Visitors to Greece's second city of Thessaloniki can pre-book car hire online through the Izzicar.hire.com website for collection at the airport. Booking is simple, speedy and secure. Pick up a vehicle and head to the old town to explore the Byzantine churches and buildings.
New car hire services from
Rhodes Airport means there's no excuse not to book a trip to the “island of light”. Soak up the sun which shines for over 3000 hours each year or venture further afield to visit the numerous historical sites.
Destination Manager Damijan Milivojevic commented, “We carried out a huge amount of market research while planning our website. We've taken on board customer concerns and feedback to create a site that people find easy to use, convenient and safe. Try it out for yourself and find out just how easy it is to pre-book your holiday hire car online”
Press Contact:
Damijan Milivojevic
IzziCarHire.com
Skofljica, Slovenia
+386 1 589 08 60
info@izzicarhire.com
http://www.izzicarhire.com/carhire/greece-car-hire
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The California Maritime Leadership Symposium Brings Three Squares Inc. Onboard to Produce Their 10th
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Feb 23, 2010 – Three Squares Inc. has been selected to produce the 2010 California Maritime Leadership Symposium (CMLS), scheduled for May 5th and 6th in Sacramento. As this is the 10th Anniversary of the conference, which brings together trade and transportation organizations with close ties to California’s vital maritime industry, Three Squares Inc. will utilize its unsurpassed experience in special event production to make this year’s symposium the most successful CMLS event to date.
The annual symposium aims to highlight the importance of ports and harbors to the state of California, as well as relay the current list of port needs to California decision makers. At the 2010 symposium, expert panelists will discuss a range of issues from federal freight policy to maritime workforce development. Environmental concerns and the potential implementation of green technologies have traditionally been major points of CMLS discussion. Invited speakers include U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, State Senators and Assembly Members, executive directors from California’s ports, leading
economists, policymakers and maritime industry leaders.
“We are excited to partner with Three Squares Inc. for the production of our 10th Anniversary California Leadership Maritime Symposium,” says David Hull, Chair of the Symposium and CEO of the Humboldt Bay Harbor District. “We are hoping to use this year’s symposium to expand public and private understanding of the critical role our ports and harbors play in the economy, and of the substantial “green technology” initiatives industry has taken in recent years. We also want to review additional plans, now in development, which can expand these efforts with further public/private cooperation and support.”
As a nationally recognized leader in producing green conferences, tradeshows and special events, Three Squares Inc.’s expertise in sustainable event planning will compliment the symposium’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Three Squares Inc. is a proud member of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), and President Jaime Nack, among other notable projects, was enlisted as Director of Sustainability and Greening Operations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Although large-scale conventions typically carry with them a heavy carbon footprint, under the strong leadership of
Ms. Nack, Three Squares Inc. has developed proven strategies to minimize event production waste, implementing greening initiatives ranging from “no water-bottle” policies to carpooling and public transportation incentives.
With the assistance of TSI, the 2010 California Maritime Leadership Symposium is gearing up to be the most highly attended and environmentally friendly event in its ten-year history. The annual conference is hosted by a coalition including the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference (CMANC), California Marine & Intermodal Transportation System Advisory Council (CALMITSAC), the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce, the Propeller Club of Los Angeles/Long Beach and the California Maritime Academy.
For additional details, please visit the CMLS website at www.maritimesymposium.com.
The annual symposium aims to highlight the importance of ports and harbors to the state of California, as well as relay the current list of port needs to California decision makers. At the 2010 symposium, expert panelists will discuss a range of issues from federal freight policy to maritime workforce development. Environmental concerns and the potential implementation of green technologies have traditionally been major points of CMLS discussion. Invited speakers include U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, State Senators and Assembly Members, executive directors from California’s ports, leading
economists, policymakers and maritime industry leaders.
“We are excited to partner with Three Squares Inc. for the production of our 10th Anniversary California Leadership Maritime Symposium,” says David Hull, Chair of the Symposium and CEO of the Humboldt Bay Harbor District. “We are hoping to use this year’s symposium to expand public and private understanding of the critical role our ports and harbors play in the economy, and of the substantial “green technology” initiatives industry has taken in recent years. We also want to review additional plans, now in development, which can expand these efforts with further public/private cooperation and support.”
As a nationally recognized leader in producing green conferences, tradeshows and special events, Three Squares Inc.’s expertise in sustainable event planning will compliment the symposium’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Three Squares Inc. is a proud member of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), and President Jaime Nack, among other notable projects, was enlisted as Director of Sustainability and Greening Operations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Although large-scale conventions typically carry with them a heavy carbon footprint, under the strong leadership of
Ms. Nack, Three Squares Inc. has developed proven strategies to minimize event production waste, implementing greening initiatives ranging from “no water-bottle” policies to carpooling and public transportation incentives.
With the assistance of TSI, the 2010 California Maritime Leadership Symposium is gearing up to be the most highly attended and environmentally friendly event in its ten-year history. The annual conference is hosted by a coalition including the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA), California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference (CMANC), California Marine & Intermodal Transportation System Advisory Council (CALMITSAC), the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce, the Propeller Club of Los Angeles/Long Beach and the California Maritime Academy.
For additional details, please visit the CMLS website at www.maritimesymposium.com.
Signature Limo Of Clark, New Jersey Offers Limousine Services For St. Patrick's Day
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Feb 23, 2010 – Signature Limousine, a luxury car transportation company based in Clark, NJ, has announced that they will be providing Safe, Comfortable, and Affordable Limousine Transportation Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th 2010. This service is available from now until the end of the season.
The company offers a list of services throughout the New Jersey and New York areas, catered to fit numerous events such as casino trips, nights on the town, bachelor and bachelorette parties, anniversaries and ball games, among others. All their services are provided by their professional and courteous drivers in late model cars for the absolute best in customer satisfaction.
Angelo Richichi, the company’s owner and operator said, “Whether traveling in a large or small group, our company is ideally suited to accommodate all our customers’ transportation needs. We know how important friends and family are, and understand that customers want to take advantage of those special occasions to show them how much care is involved.“
Signature Limousine Services is an expert in providing quality service for Limousines, Luxury and Corporate Sedans and Vans. For more information, visit: www.SLS-LIMO.com
The company offers a list of services throughout the New Jersey and New York areas, catered to fit numerous events such as casino trips, nights on the town, bachelor and bachelorette parties, anniversaries and ball games, among others. All their services are provided by their professional and courteous drivers in late model cars for the absolute best in customer satisfaction.
Angelo Richichi, the company’s owner and operator said, “Whether traveling in a large or small group, our company is ideally suited to accommodate all our customers’ transportation needs. We know how important friends and family are, and understand that customers want to take advantage of those special occasions to show them how much care is involved.“
Signature Limousine Services is an expert in providing quality service for Limousines, Luxury and Corporate Sedans and Vans. For more information, visit: www.SLS-LIMO.com
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Rent Car Singapore - Car Leasing Singapore
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Feb 13, 2010 – Rent Car Singapore provides Car leasing in singapore, long term leasing ,short term leasing and daily car rental at the cheapest rates in singapore.
How to rent a car in singapore .
Book your car rental
You will need to:
* Have a Singapore driving Licenses / International Licenses
* Singapore Identity / Passport / Work Permit
You will also need to:
* Provide us with your dates and times of travel
* Select your Singapore Car Rental Cars for rent : - http://car-rentalsingapore.com
* Select the kind of car you'd like to drive , call or sms to book it .
Is As Easy As 1 , 2 ,3.
Collecting your rental car
* Show us your driving licence and identity Card
* inform whether is for local or malaysia usage
* Decide which fuel option works for you
* Check and sign your rental agreement
* Check the car for any existing damage
* Decide if you want to rent Navigation System (Depend on its availability)
Returning your rental car
When returning your car;
* Please try and return your car by the agreed time (If not there is a hourly charges)
* Return your keys to the singapore car rental staffs
* Singapore car rental will check for damage and fuel level
* Final payment for your total rental will be processed.
Thing to Note ;
The ERP system keeps roads in Singapore congestion- free as motorists are charged when they pass through the ERP gantries according to vehicle category, time, place and congestion levels. There are 41 gantries located along the major expressways, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the Restricted Zone (RZ).
Cars have to be fitted with an in-vehicle electronic device (Vehicle Unit (IU)) which accepts a stored-value Cash Card. 100 feet before passing through an ERP gantry the Cash Card automatically deducts the toll. The IU beeps and displays the new value of the smart card. If the Cash Card has an insufficient value subsequent enforcement action is inevitable as the gantry cameras will take a photograph of the registration plate.
Make sure the smart card is pushed in all the way as you will be still fined if it is not properly inserted and thus not able to deduct the toll. Smart cards can be topped up at most gas stations, 7-Eleven shops and some car parks which use the same system.
East Coast Parkway (ECP) Central Expressway (CTE)
Ayer Rajah Expressway (PIE) Outer Ring Road (ORR) Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays) 7.30 am-9.30 am
Restricted Zone (RZ) Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays) 7.30 am - 7.00 pm
Payment of Fees by Easi-ERP SingTel mobile subscribers can dial *377 to activate the service and charges are inlcuded in his next SingTel bill.
Singapore Car Rental - http://car-rentalsingapore.com
Long Term Leasing Singapore - http://www.rentalcarsingapore.com/2009/09/monthly.html
How to rent a car in singapore .
Book your car rental
You will need to:
* Have a Singapore driving Licenses / International Licenses
* Singapore Identity / Passport / Work Permit
You will also need to:
* Provide us with your dates and times of travel
* Select your Singapore Car Rental Cars for rent : - http://car-rentalsingapore.com
* Select the kind of car you'd like to drive , call or sms to book it .
Is As Easy As 1 , 2 ,3.
Collecting your rental car
* Show us your driving licence and identity Card
* inform whether is for local or malaysia usage
* Decide which fuel option works for you
* Check and sign your rental agreement
* Check the car for any existing damage
* Decide if you want to rent Navigation System (Depend on its availability)
Returning your rental car
When returning your car;
* Please try and return your car by the agreed time (If not there is a hourly charges)
* Return your keys to the singapore car rental staffs
* Singapore car rental will check for damage and fuel level
* Final payment for your total rental will be processed.
Thing to Note ;
The ERP system keeps roads in Singapore congestion- free as motorists are charged when they pass through the ERP gantries according to vehicle category, time, place and congestion levels. There are 41 gantries located along the major expressways, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the Restricted Zone (RZ).
Cars have to be fitted with an in-vehicle electronic device (Vehicle Unit (IU)) which accepts a stored-value Cash Card. 100 feet before passing through an ERP gantry the Cash Card automatically deducts the toll. The IU beeps and displays the new value of the smart card. If the Cash Card has an insufficient value subsequent enforcement action is inevitable as the gantry cameras will take a photograph of the registration plate.
Make sure the smart card is pushed in all the way as you will be still fined if it is not properly inserted and thus not able to deduct the toll. Smart cards can be topped up at most gas stations, 7-Eleven shops and some car parks which use the same system.
East Coast Parkway (ECP) Central Expressway (CTE)
Ayer Rajah Expressway (PIE) Outer Ring Road (ORR) Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays) 7.30 am-9.30 am
Restricted Zone (RZ) Mon - Fri (except Public Holidays) 7.30 am - 7.00 pm
Payment of Fees by Easi-ERP SingTel mobile subscribers can dial *377 to activate the service and charges are inlcuded in his next SingTel bill.
Singapore Car Rental - http://car-rentalsingapore.com
Long Term Leasing Singapore - http://www.rentalcarsingapore.com/2009/09/monthly.html
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Top-Level Business, Political and Labor Leaders to Focus on Transportation Infrastructure Crisis
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Feb 09, 2010 – New Rochelle, NY (February 2010) Top-level business, political and labor leaders including New York Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch; Rear Admiral Richard Larrabee, Director Port Commerce Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY, 8th District) and Joseph F. Marie, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Transportation will address the crisis of the region’s outdated and deteriorating roads, bridges, rail lines, and other aspects of surface transportation infrastructure at the Third Annual Infrastructure Conference to be hosted by Iona College on April 8.
Also participating will be John Cooney, Jr., President, Tilcon, NY, a major provider of materials for the construction industry including highways in the New York metro area; Patrick Quinn, President, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a leading transportation company; Frank McArdle, a well known consultant to the private and public sectors; Petra Todorovich, Director of America 2050, a national urban planning initiative to develop an infrastructure and growth strategy for the U.S.; Bart F. Livosi, Managing Director, Public Finance, Citigroup Inc.; the state transportation commissioners from New York and New Jersey and others.
News 12, Westchester County Business Journal and Radio Station WHUD will be the media sponsors of the event which is expected to attract more than 300 attendees.
The conference—“CONFRONTING THE CRISIS: Solving Our Regional Surface Transportation Infrastructure Issues— will again bring together Iona College and presenting sponsor Terex Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction equipment based in Westport, Connecticut. Ronald DeFeo, Terex Chairman and CEO, is an Iona alumnus (’74).
Speakers and panelists will discuss practical solutions and funding needed to bring the regional transportation infrastructure up to grade. The urgency of the conference was recently underscored with the release of a report from NY State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that cited the Tappan Zee Bridge as one of 93 bridges in the state with a safety rating below that given to the Lake Champlain Bridge which was closed and demolished. The needs and demands of key transportation links in the region including the Tappan Zee Bridge will be examined during the opening panel discussion.
Brother James A. Liguori, President of Iona College, said: “The nation’s transportation infrastructure is its economic lifeline. While we rarely stop to think of the network of highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways and airline terminals that serve us each and every day, let just one major component of the network go out of service and our dependence on these man-made wonders becomes painfully obvious.”
He added: “With the involvement and support of our presenting sponsor, Terex Corporation, and its President, Ron DeFeo, one of our many alumni who have achieved great success in business, we are very pleased to be hosting our third annual infrastructure conference. We will bring many of the best and brightest minds together for what is certain to be a stimulating and thought-provoking look at this too often ignored, yet vital element in all of our lives.”
Mr. DeFeo stated: “The future of the region’s economic vitality is tied directly to the actions that will need to be taken in the near future to repair the transportation infrastructure. It will require creative thinking by planners and policy makers as well as a concerted, collaborative and non-partisan effort among the municipal, regional, state and federal governments. It will also require commitment and leadership if we are to succeed in improving the region’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for our citizens. Our hope is that the conference will not only help call attention to this urgent issue but will be instrumental in developing a long overdue regional plan of action.”
The conference’s advisory board comprises leaders in infrastructure related sectors who are planning the day’s program. They include: Michael Bazinet, Director, Corporate Communications, Terex Corporation; John Cooney Jr., President, Tilcon NY; Alfred B. DelBello, Partner, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP; Marsha Gordon, President, Business Council of Westchester; Frank McArdle, consultant to private industry and the public sector; Caryn McBride, Executive Editor of the Westchester, Fairfield and Hudson Valley Business Journals; William Mooney, President, Westchester County Association and Ross Pepe, President, Construction Industry Council of Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
To register and for sponsorship information, visit www.iona.edu/terex.
Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, Iona College is a private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona - currently listed in the top tier of US News and World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges 2010; The Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Colleges 2010 edition and Business Week's Top 25 Undergraduate Business Schools in the Northeast - offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and master of business administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with operations in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes and Terex Materials Processing and Mining. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries.
Also participating will be John Cooney, Jr., President, Tilcon, NY, a major provider of materials for the construction industry including highways in the New York metro area; Patrick Quinn, President, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., a leading transportation company; Frank McArdle, a well known consultant to the private and public sectors; Petra Todorovich, Director of America 2050, a national urban planning initiative to develop an infrastructure and growth strategy for the U.S.; Bart F. Livosi, Managing Director, Public Finance, Citigroup Inc.; the state transportation commissioners from New York and New Jersey and others.
News 12, Westchester County Business Journal and Radio Station WHUD will be the media sponsors of the event which is expected to attract more than 300 attendees.
The conference—“CONFRONTING THE CRISIS: Solving Our Regional Surface Transportation Infrastructure Issues— will again bring together Iona College and presenting sponsor Terex Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction equipment based in Westport, Connecticut. Ronald DeFeo, Terex Chairman and CEO, is an Iona alumnus (’74).
Speakers and panelists will discuss practical solutions and funding needed to bring the regional transportation infrastructure up to grade. The urgency of the conference was recently underscored with the release of a report from NY State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that cited the Tappan Zee Bridge as one of 93 bridges in the state with a safety rating below that given to the Lake Champlain Bridge which was closed and demolished. The needs and demands of key transportation links in the region including the Tappan Zee Bridge will be examined during the opening panel discussion.
Brother James A. Liguori, President of Iona College, said: “The nation’s transportation infrastructure is its economic lifeline. While we rarely stop to think of the network of highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways and airline terminals that serve us each and every day, let just one major component of the network go out of service and our dependence on these man-made wonders becomes painfully obvious.”
He added: “With the involvement and support of our presenting sponsor, Terex Corporation, and its President, Ron DeFeo, one of our many alumni who have achieved great success in business, we are very pleased to be hosting our third annual infrastructure conference. We will bring many of the best and brightest minds together for what is certain to be a stimulating and thought-provoking look at this too often ignored, yet vital element in all of our lives.”
Mr. DeFeo stated: “The future of the region’s economic vitality is tied directly to the actions that will need to be taken in the near future to repair the transportation infrastructure. It will require creative thinking by planners and policy makers as well as a concerted, collaborative and non-partisan effort among the municipal, regional, state and federal governments. It will also require commitment and leadership if we are to succeed in improving the region’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for our citizens. Our hope is that the conference will not only help call attention to this urgent issue but will be instrumental in developing a long overdue regional plan of action.”
The conference’s advisory board comprises leaders in infrastructure related sectors who are planning the day’s program. They include: Michael Bazinet, Director, Corporate Communications, Terex Corporation; John Cooney Jr., President, Tilcon NY; Alfred B. DelBello, Partner, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP; Marsha Gordon, President, Business Council of Westchester; Frank McArdle, consultant to private industry and the public sector; Caryn McBride, Executive Editor of the Westchester, Fairfield and Hudson Valley Business Journals; William Mooney, President, Westchester County Association and Ross Pepe, President, Construction Industry Council of Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
To register and for sponsorship information, visit www.iona.edu/terex.
Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, Iona College is a private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona - currently listed in the top tier of US News and World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges 2010; The Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Colleges 2010 edition and Business Week's Top 25 Undergraduate Business Schools in the Northeast - offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and master of business administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with operations in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes and Terex Materials Processing and Mining. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries.
SelectaDNA Technology Derails Train Metal Theft
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 09, 2010 – SELECTAMARK’S Dutch distributor, Rhine Group BV, has won a major contract to protect the main rail infrastructure in the Netherlands from metal theft, using forensic marking product SelectaDNA.
Rhine Group has been awarded the contract by Dutch rail company ProRail BV to combat trackside metal theft. The increased risk of stealing, transporting and handling SelectaDNA-marked copper and other metals is expected to deter thieves and have a significant impact on the number of incidents.
Driven by continuing global demand for metals such as copper, the Netherlands is among many countries to struggle with the problem of trackside metal theft, which not only disrupts rail services but also causes substantial damage to signaling equipment, posing serious danger to passengers.
Under the new agreement, SelectaDNA forensic marking technology will be used by ProRail to reduce the number of thefts of metal rail equipment such as copper cable.
SelectaDNA is a proven, highly successful crime deterrent strategy and is used by an increasing number of Police forces, residential home owners, businesses, retail outlets, local governments, schools and hospitals in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and The Netherlands. Property marking schemes using SelectaDNA have also been implemented in Germany by Rhine Group’s SDNA Forensische Markierungstechnolgie GmbH, where the first projects have just started in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
ProRail will be deploying SelectaDNA’s superior technology to mark trackside metals with the product’s unique DNA signature, which is highly resistant to sunlight, withstands temperatures of up to 1,000°C and can be identified and analyzed on the spot.
The unique chemical composition of the marking can be identified with a portable DNA scanner. The DNA marking is immediately visible under ultraviolet (UV) light and contains metal microdots with an engraved coding that can be analyzed with a small USB-microscope.
This technology provides Police with robust and immediate forensic proof of where stolen metal has come from, thus enabling them to prosecute criminals using an indisputable chain of evidence.
The detection and analysis technology can also be made available to scrap metal dealers so they can check for markings on metal being offered to them.
Donald van der Laan, General Manager of Rhine Group said: “When we started to look at the problem of copper theft in 2008 it became obvious to us that solutions that were available at the time had several serious flaws.
“Most importantly, if the presence of a marking on a piece of metal could only be determined under UV light, scrap dealers could be misguided into believing that material that does not ‘light up’ under UV is not stolen - even if it was offered to them by dubious sources.”
Mr van der Laan continued: “Therefore, we set out with our partners to develop smart marking technologies that overcome these flaws, providing a broader toolset to Police and a much more serious deterrent to criminals.”
Rhine Group has been awarded the contract by Dutch rail company ProRail BV to combat trackside metal theft. The increased risk of stealing, transporting and handling SelectaDNA-marked copper and other metals is expected to deter thieves and have a significant impact on the number of incidents.
Driven by continuing global demand for metals such as copper, the Netherlands is among many countries to struggle with the problem of trackside metal theft, which not only disrupts rail services but also causes substantial damage to signaling equipment, posing serious danger to passengers.
Under the new agreement, SelectaDNA forensic marking technology will be used by ProRail to reduce the number of thefts of metal rail equipment such as copper cable.
SelectaDNA is a proven, highly successful crime deterrent strategy and is used by an increasing number of Police forces, residential home owners, businesses, retail outlets, local governments, schools and hospitals in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and The Netherlands. Property marking schemes using SelectaDNA have also been implemented in Germany by Rhine Group’s SDNA Forensische Markierungstechnolgie GmbH, where the first projects have just started in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
ProRail will be deploying SelectaDNA’s superior technology to mark trackside metals with the product’s unique DNA signature, which is highly resistant to sunlight, withstands temperatures of up to 1,000°C and can be identified and analyzed on the spot.
The unique chemical composition of the marking can be identified with a portable DNA scanner. The DNA marking is immediately visible under ultraviolet (UV) light and contains metal microdots with an engraved coding that can be analyzed with a small USB-microscope.
This technology provides Police with robust and immediate forensic proof of where stolen metal has come from, thus enabling them to prosecute criminals using an indisputable chain of evidence.
The detection and analysis technology can also be made available to scrap metal dealers so they can check for markings on metal being offered to them.
Donald van der Laan, General Manager of Rhine Group said: “When we started to look at the problem of copper theft in 2008 it became obvious to us that solutions that were available at the time had several serious flaws.
“Most importantly, if the presence of a marking on a piece of metal could only be determined under UV light, scrap dealers could be misguided into believing that material that does not ‘light up’ under UV is not stolen - even if it was offered to them by dubious sources.”
Mr van der Laan continued: “Therefore, we set out with our partners to develop smart marking technologies that overcome these flaws, providing a broader toolset to Police and a much more serious deterrent to criminals.”
Thursday, February 4, 2010
India Luxury Car - multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 04, 2010 – India Luxury Car, New Delhi, are glad to announce the launch of our website which will surely enhance and improve the search experience. Our website http://www.indialuxurycar.com/ is thoroughly upgraded as well as updated as per our latest advancements in the industry, to provide strategically developed services that are extremely beneficial for our clients. The company's goal is to provide its visitors with a virtual experience through the website, that is as compelling as a visit to the company.
Our visually appealing website is designed and developed by Indiamart, one of the nation's top Internet marketing platform.
Under the guidance of General Manager Tour, we have carved a niche for ourselves for providing effectual services like high capacity vehicles / suvs, multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars, executive cars, economy cars, luxury coaches as per the specific needs of our clients. Our new website encompasses the wide range of services provided by us and gives the overview to the user through its efficient content. We have a superior understanding and knowledge of real estates and plan even the minutest details about the projects in which we enter. The painstaking services done by our team of professionals have helped us provide an eminent degree of services.
Each service undertaken by us is accompanied with the guarantee of efficient execution and timely completion. Our client centric services includes the following:
high capacity vehicles / suvs, multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars, executive cars, economy cars, luxury coaches and more.
Our strive to satisfy all our clients and web users enabled us to precisely develop the website. The qualitative website connect users to the most relevant information for their specific query regarding our company and services. The on-line visitor will have immediate access to our user friendly website and
Can also browse all the services on various pages, making it a breeze to find what customer are looking for.
We hope our new website will set dimensions in the industry, providing the clients an easy, more efficient, time saving and cost effective way of to access our services.
Our visually appealing website is designed and developed by Indiamart, one of the nation's top Internet marketing platform.
Under the guidance of General Manager Tour, we have carved a niche for ourselves for providing effectual services like high capacity vehicles / suvs, multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars, executive cars, economy cars, luxury coaches as per the specific needs of our clients. Our new website encompasses the wide range of services provided by us and gives the overview to the user through its efficient content. We have a superior understanding and knowledge of real estates and plan even the minutest details about the projects in which we enter. The painstaking services done by our team of professionals have helped us provide an eminent degree of services.
Each service undertaken by us is accompanied with the guarantee of efficient execution and timely completion. Our client centric services includes the following:
high capacity vehicles / suvs, multi utility vehicles, luxury cabs, premium cars, executive cars, economy cars, luxury coaches and more.
Our strive to satisfy all our clients and web users enabled us to precisely develop the website. The qualitative website connect users to the most relevant information for their specific query regarding our company and services. The on-line visitor will have immediate access to our user friendly website and
Can also browse all the services on various pages, making it a breeze to find what customer are looking for.
We hope our new website will set dimensions in the industry, providing the clients an easy, more efficient, time saving and cost effective way of to access our services.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Crown Worldwide Group Celebrates 45 Years Of Service
PR Log (Press Release) –
Feb 02, 2010 – The Crown Worldwide Group, a worldwide leader of global mobility, relocation services, information management and high value logistics, proudly celebrates 45 years of service to clients worldwide.
What started in Yokohama, Japan, on February 1, 1965 as a small moving company primarily serving the military, is now the Crown Worldwide Group, one of the largest transportation, storage and logistics companies in the world. The group, which is headquartered in Hong Kong, operates from approximately 250 locations.
Crown's staff worldwide will commemorate this special anniversary with celebratory events at locations throughout the Crown network. Many of Crown's senior staff members will be meeting in Panama City, Panama, where they will celebrate this milestone while completing the second phase of Crown's Leadership Development program. In addition, a special issue of Crown's newsletter has been created to acknowledge and celebrate Crown's 45 years in business. It outlines historic milestones, highlights key staff members and discusses innovation and plans for the future. This newsletter is available on Crown's Web site at: http://www.crownrelo.com/newsletter.
The Crown organization was built on a commitment to excellent service and this remains one of the company's core values. Its other guiding principles inspired Crown's dedication to its employees and the communities in which it operates. The Crown environment fosters satisfied, productive staff and actively supports employee development, and its corporate social responsibility program helps sustain the company and the communities it serves.
Because understanding the clients' needs is a cornerstone of the Crown philosophy, it employs the most modern technology in an effort to be accessible, efficient and affordable. The staff, worldwide, focuses on innovation and client satisfaction, and as a result, have designed and made available some of the most helpful programs to support clients.
Chairman Jim Thompson commented on the longevity and reach of the company saying, "No company can succeed without loyal customers. You are the reason we exist so on behalf of all the members of the Crown Group we sincerely thank you. Crown's success is also due to the employees who have helped build the company over the past 45 years. Each, in their own way, has made the company stronger.
"It's been a very exciting 45 years of development and the most rewarding aspect of it all is that the Crown Group today enjoys a solid financial position, excellent management and staff, and a steady pattern of growth and development that will see us moving into the future as the only true global company in the international relocation business. Additionally, our records management and fine arts transport business have also expanded globally at a very solid pace."
For more information, visit Crown on the Web at: crownworldwide.com.
Crown Worldwide Group
Crown Worldwide (crownworldwide.com), operates from over 250 locations in 52 countries, providing governments, corporations, diplomats and private customers with global mobility services, moving services, relocation services, information management, business information storage, art shipping, freight forwarding, logistics services and third-party logistics. Crown Worldwide Group's divisions are Crown Relocations, Crown Fine Arts, Crown Records Management, Crown Logistics and Crown Wine Cellars. Established in 1965, the Crown Worldwide Group is a privately held company with global headquarters in Hong Kong.
GLOBAL & AMERICAS:
Natalie Graveney
Crown Worldwide
1401 Summit Ave, Suite 10
Plano, Texas 75074, USA
Telephone: 1 972 422-4288
E-mail: ngraveney@crownworldwide.com
ASIA-PACIFIC:
Susanne Österholm
Crown Worldwide Holdings Ltd.
Suite 2001, MassMutual Tower
38 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 2876 2678
E-mail: sosterholm@crownworldwide.com
EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA:
Marco Dilenge
Crown Worldwide
Wolf-Heidenheim-Strasse 12
Frankfurt, D-60489, Germany
Telephone: 49 69 1539-4000
E-mail: mdilenge@crownworldwide.com
What started in Yokohama, Japan, on February 1, 1965 as a small moving company primarily serving the military, is now the Crown Worldwide Group, one of the largest transportation, storage and logistics companies in the world. The group, which is headquartered in Hong Kong, operates from approximately 250 locations.
Crown's staff worldwide will commemorate this special anniversary with celebratory events at locations throughout the Crown network. Many of Crown's senior staff members will be meeting in Panama City, Panama, where they will celebrate this milestone while completing the second phase of Crown's Leadership Development program. In addition, a special issue of Crown's newsletter has been created to acknowledge and celebrate Crown's 45 years in business. It outlines historic milestones, highlights key staff members and discusses innovation and plans for the future. This newsletter is available on Crown's Web site at: http://www.crownrelo.com/newsletter.
The Crown organization was built on a commitment to excellent service and this remains one of the company's core values. Its other guiding principles inspired Crown's dedication to its employees and the communities in which it operates. The Crown environment fosters satisfied, productive staff and actively supports employee development, and its corporate social responsibility program helps sustain the company and the communities it serves.
Because understanding the clients' needs is a cornerstone of the Crown philosophy, it employs the most modern technology in an effort to be accessible, efficient and affordable. The staff, worldwide, focuses on innovation and client satisfaction, and as a result, have designed and made available some of the most helpful programs to support clients.
Chairman Jim Thompson commented on the longevity and reach of the company saying, "No company can succeed without loyal customers. You are the reason we exist so on behalf of all the members of the Crown Group we sincerely thank you. Crown's success is also due to the employees who have helped build the company over the past 45 years. Each, in their own way, has made the company stronger.
"It's been a very exciting 45 years of development and the most rewarding aspect of it all is that the Crown Group today enjoys a solid financial position, excellent management and staff, and a steady pattern of growth and development that will see us moving into the future as the only true global company in the international relocation business. Additionally, our records management and fine arts transport business have also expanded globally at a very solid pace."
For more information, visit Crown on the Web at: crownworldwide.com.
Crown Worldwide Group
Crown Worldwide (crownworldwide.com), operates from over 250 locations in 52 countries, providing governments, corporations, diplomats and private customers with global mobility services, moving services, relocation services, information management, business information storage, art shipping, freight forwarding, logistics services and third-party logistics. Crown Worldwide Group's divisions are Crown Relocations, Crown Fine Arts, Crown Records Management, Crown Logistics and Crown Wine Cellars. Established in 1965, the Crown Worldwide Group is a privately held company with global headquarters in Hong Kong.
GLOBAL & AMERICAS:
Natalie Graveney
Crown Worldwide
1401 Summit Ave, Suite 10
Plano, Texas 75074, USA
Telephone: 1 972 422-4288
E-mail: ngraveney@crownworldwide.com
ASIA-PACIFIC:
Susanne Österholm
Crown Worldwide Holdings Ltd.
Suite 2001, MassMutual Tower
38 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 2876 2678
E-mail: sosterholm@crownworldwide.com
EUROPE/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA:
Marco Dilenge
Crown Worldwide
Wolf-Heidenheim-Strasse 12
Frankfurt, D-60489, Germany
Telephone: 49 69 1539-4000
E-mail: mdilenge@crownworldwide.com
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