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Seal Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Olson Homes, Southern California?s leading developer of in-town living, announces recently released affordable flats in its new, stylish Citrus Walk community, located in Covina?s downtown area. Demand is anticipated to be high for these flats, one of few affordable options currently available in Southern California.

Olson is offering 8 of its 12 single level flats as moderate-income affordable housing units. With prices starting at $ 240,400, these flats are $ 70,000 and $ 80,000 below market rate for comparable homes of this size and spec level, and monthly payments will be comparable to rent in the area.

?As redevelopment agencies go through re-structuring and have limited access to funds, affordable housing will become increasingly rare,? said Scott Laurie, President of Olson Homes. ?Olson Homes is proud to build communities that fill cities? needs and help make dreams come true. These flats are an incredible opportunity for moderate income families that are renting now, looking for their next step.?

Positioned over the new Olson retail storefronts in Covina?s revitalized downtown, the affordable flats offer up to 1,311 square feet, 2-3 bedrooms and offer single level living above a 2-car garage. The flats, built to exceed LEED green living standards, feature energy efficient amenities including Energy Star appliances; water efficient and lead-free faucets; highly water efficient toilets; auto shut-off motion sensors in all baths, space saving tankless water heaters, and built-in recycle bins, among many other features.

The Olson Company?s numerous successful urban living developments across Southern California over the last 22 years reflect its commitment to today?s homebuyer. The Olson Company has garnered prestigious Eliant Awards for homeowner satisfaction, including a recent overall win for Mosaic Walk, which was in first place from almost 900 nationwide home communities. The Olson Company believes in ?livability,? and implements a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach from concept through execution. As part of their unique approach to creating these communities, The Olson Company understands all that goes into buying a new home and provides ongoing tailored services to support the needs of its homeowners, including financial education and the exclusive Homeowner Champion Program.

For more information on the City of Covina?s affordable housing program, and how to apply and join the interest list, please visit CitrusWalk.com. To qualify, families need to have incomes in the moderate-income range, as determined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

About The Olson Company

Established in 1988, The Olson Company and the Olson Homes brand are nationally recognized for creating unique in-town neighborhoods in urban communities throughout California. Headquartered in Seal Beach, California, The Olson Company has successfully partnered with governmental agencies and private landowners to create innovative housing solutions designed to fulfill the lifestyle needs of today?s buyer.

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Southampton (PRWEB UK) 25 January 2012

Business activity grew during the year and Company turnover was up by more than 5% on 2010. Significant growth was achieved in the UK, up 17.1% on the previous year, with all the main areas of product sales, rental and service reporting strong results.

The new CRM module has transformed the efficiency of the group?s prestigious UK support network of service centres and technical services by allowing the entire fleet to operate in real-time whist on location. While out on location the technical team can record and immediately send vital information regarding sales, rental and service activity direct to Talley Group?s Head Office. From there, the information can be managed and monitored in real-time by our sales, clinical and service teams who can react immediately to address our customers? requirements. This new module seamlessly supports the existing support network and the gains are felt in-house at Talley Group as much as within their customer network. The benefits of the system are reciprocal in that customers have instant online access to their own accounts, giving them accurate up to date account information concerning sales, rental and service activity as well as providing invoices and management reports.

Having already proven the global appeal of the brand with developments in China and South Africa earlier in the year, the export business has been further boosted by new distribution partners being added in India and Russia in the latter part of 2011. The Group is looking forward to further growth in Australasia in 2012 as well as forging more partnerships in South America and Asia. The focus on delivering high quality, innovative, reliable and cost effective products continues to pay dividends and is clearly being recognised worldwide.

The Board of Directors continue the investment focusing on quality, value, and innovation, this strong UK manufacturing base has ensured the company continues to deliver high quality, clinically proven cost effective products to its expanding customer base.

The introduction of new mattress products such as AutoCura and the additional features added to the complete Quattro range of pressure relieving surfaces in early 2012, along with new compression therapy products targeting DVT and Sports Compression is an example of where the Group continues to develop new and innovative product solutions for the global markets it serves

The upgrade to the website will include detailed information on the new product range including brochures and user guides along with a new web shop facility.

The Pressure Area Care Essentials Website and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Educational video on the site were designed to offer easy and free access to a wealth of digital materials in pressure area care and negative pressure wound therapy and a range of articles, books, clinical tools, guideline documents and videos are available.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

Online Insurance Marketplace, the premiere site for life insurance no medical exam and life cover for over 50, announced today the results of the poll, titled, “Does Your Family Have Life Insurance?” Individuals interested in over 70 life insurance and those that are interested in pet insurance, can read about the company, and then can choose to click ‘Like’ on the Facebook Platform page to be able to follow the company’s news, or mention the company in one of their posts.

In the poll, “Do Your Family Have Life Insurance?” possible answers were: Yes and No. Everyone who answered, said Yes.

Online insurance marketplace on the Facebook platform can read different articles and blogs about life insurance, can answer different polls, stating their opinions about various topics in the life insurance area, and can connect with others, and discuss questions about life insurance.

Facebook gives everyone the power to share with the people they care about, making the world more open and transparent. Facebook users communicate and share information through the social graph, the network of connections and relationships between people. Facebook gives companies and the developer community access to the social graph through Facebook Platform. Using a rich set of tools and online services, developers can build applications that are deeply integrated into the Facebook website. Millions of Facebook users return to the site each day, providing unparalleled distribution potential for applications and the opportunity to build a business that is highly relevant to people’s lives.

In 2007, Facebook launched Facebook Platform to empower developers and entrepreneurs around the world make the Web more social for users. Millions of Facebook users return to the site each day, providing unparalleled distribution potential for applications and the opportunity to build a business that is highly relevant to people’s lives.

Online Insurance Marketplace is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. It is unique in that this website does not simply stick to one kind of insurance carrier, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. This way, clients have offers from multiple carriers all in one place, this website. On this site, the client will have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please contact http://www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com

Facebook? is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

The Chinese government recently issued an amendment that openly encourages foreign investment in several key industries of strategic importance for the Chinese economy over the short term. As a result, says Jordan Ho of IBISWorld, “large, well-capitalized foreign companies can more easily gain entry into the Chinese market – as long as they pick the right industry. Not all industries are created equally, so some due diligence and understanding of market dynamics is essential to getting the right foothold.” IBISWorld profiles five of these industries and their growth outlook for foreign firms looking to invest in Chinese enterprises:

Auto Parts Manufacturing

The development of auto parts manufacturing has been driven by the strong growth of the Auto Manufacturing industry, which produced an estimated 20 million automobiles in 2011. Parts manufacturers have grown rapidly over the past five years, with industry revenue growth averaging 28.0 percent per year through 2011.

Foreign enterprises are estimated to account for 44.6 percent of industry revenue, which is expected to increase over the next five years, alongside export markets and domestic demand. The Auto Parts Manufacturing industry?s revenue is forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 10.9 percent over the five years to 2016, with 10.1 percent growth in 2012.

IT Services

Accounting for roughly 20 percent of China?s total IT investment, the IT Services industry has developed rapidly over the past five years, with annualized revenue growth of 9.0 percent. Within the industry, demand for systems integration services has grown rapidly, accounting for 25 percent of industry revenue. As major downstream industries open and industries invest significantly in IT equipment and services, more foreign IT service providers will enter to satisfy local demand. With 5.9 percent average annual growth projected, revenue is set to reach $ 108.97 billion in 2016. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.8 percent in 2012.

Advertising Agencies

Government support and the changing strategies of Chinese businesses will likely provide opportunities for ambitious foreign companies. With rising wages and relatively cheaper production facilities developing in other nations, Chinese manufacturing firms aim to upgrade their status from high-quantity producers to high-quality producers. These businesses will look to change their image, requiring more advertising, marketing and brand building and thus benefiting the Advertising Agencies industry. IBISWorld forecasts revenue will grow by 15.1 percent to reach $ 51.75 billion in 2012.

Software Development

The industry provides applications software and support and software design, testing and programming. Considered an industry of national strategic importance, the industry has experienced robust revenue and valued-added growth over the past five years, with average annual increases 29.6 percent and 28 percent, respectively. With domestic demand set to increase by 27 percent over the next five years, revenue will likely grow at more than twice the rate of China?s GDP. These factors and assistance from the Chinese government have shaped positive industry projections, with revenue anticipated to grow an average of 25 percent per year through 2016.

Water Pollution Control

China has increasingly emphasized the cleanliness of its water, since the country accounts for 19.3 percent of the population and holds 7 percent of the world?s water resources. As the world leader in industrial output, China has great demand for water pollution control services, with the quality of the nation?s inland waters depending on the industry. While foreign-owned firms hold a 3.5 percent share of enterprises, these companies earn about 25 percent of industry revenue. Favorable government polices are expected to entice more foreign investment in the industry. Consequently, revenue is forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 9.8 percent over the next five years, with 13.2 percent growth in 2012.

For more information visit IBISWorld?s China Industry Research collection

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About IBISWorld Inc.

Recognized as the nation?s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.

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Oldsmar, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Mr Robert Winfrey, a guest writer for Web-Est, shared his thoughts on ways to use the estimating process to keep your customers from taking their business elsewhere. “Alot of the time when insurers do not inspect a drivable car they tell the customer to go get three estimates. Well 9 times out of 10 unless that customer is sold on you and your shop, they are going to go with the cheapest of the estimates.” Mr. Winfrey goes on to share various methods that he’s learned for cutting costs while still protecting the shop’s bottom line. You can read the full post by visiting our Auto Body Corner blog at http://www.web-est.com.

Web-Est is a provider of collision estimating software for auto body shops across the U.S. They offer their services at an affordable $ 99 per month and are accepted by all major insurance companies.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

CSR plc today announced that Disruptive Limited, a leading maker of Gear4 branded iPod? and iPhone? accessories, has licensed CSR aptX audio compression technology to deliver CD-quality stereo audio over a wireless Bluetooth? connection to its latest Gear4? HousePartyTM speaker system. Users can now stream their music wirelessly from their Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or iPod without needing to dock and without compromising audio quality. aptX enables a growing list of the world?s most popular consumer electronic communication and entertainment products to provide high-fidelity audio over wireless links.

?Gear4 set out to develop the best Bluetooth speaker range in the market and to do this it was a natural choice to work with CSR to incorporate aptX,? said Tom Old, CMO of Gear4. ?The great wireless audio performance aptX helps us achieve, combined with our own SmartLinkTM App features, clearly set the range apart from others.?

Many of today?s smartphone users choose to have their devices with them around the clock. Traditional speaker dock systems require a physical connection to the smartphone, giving rise to what is sometimes referred to as ?smartphone separation anxiety? from its users. In addition to allowing users to keep their devices close to them, the Gear4?s aptX-enabled HouseParty speakers mean that any smartphone, tablet or iPod can be their music player.

?Gear4 is a real rising star in the wireless speaker industry, and we?re delighted to have worked with them to make aptX part of the HouseParty product line,? said Anthony Murray, senior vice president of the Home Business Group at CSR. ?This relationship is a testimony both to Gear4?s commitment to providing the highest audio quality for their customers, and yet another sign that aptX is becoming the standard for Bluetooth-based audio.?

Visit the CSR booth at CES 2012 (South Hall Upper #30337) to see a demonstration of consumer products powered by CSR.

About CSR

CSR is a global provider of innovative silicon and software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world. Our platforms are optimised for the automotive navigation and infotainment, digital cameras and imaging, connected home infotainment and wireless audio markets. We provide solutions to complex problems in the audio-visual, connectivity and location technology domains across a broad range of markets, with a technology portfolio that includes GPS/GNSS systems, Bluetooth?, Wi-Fi?, FM, NFC, aptX ? and CVCTM audio codecs, JPEG, MPEG, H.264 imaging, IPS printing, microcontrollers, DSPs and broadband receivers. CSR’s technology solutions and market platforms enable its customers to deliver a superior user experience and are adopted by leaders in the auto, computer, home and mobile markets. More information can be found at http://www.csr.com. Keep up to date with CSR on our blog, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CSR_plc.

CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain statements (including statements concerning plans and objectives of management for future operations or performance, or assumptions related thereto) that are not historical facts and constitute ?forward looking statements? within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 in relation to CSR?s aptX audio compression technology and its performance characteristics in its customers? smartphone devices and other consumer electronics products, and other future events and their potential effects on CSR. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as ?becoming the standard,’ ?helps,? ?enables,? ?designed to,’ ?allows’ and other similar expressions regarding the performance characteristics of CSR?s aptX audio compression technology, and its performance characteristics in their customers? smartphone devices and other consumer electronics products, and their potential effects on CSR. Any future release of CSR?s aptX audio compression technology or consumer electronics products containing such technology, related products or modifications to such products? capability, functionality or features are subject to ongoing evaluation by CSR and its customers, and may or may not be implemented and should not be considered firm commitments by CSR or its customers and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. Such forward-looking statements represent the current expectations and beliefs of management of CSR, and are based upon numerous assumptions regarding CSR?s business strategies and the environment in which CSR will operate and therefore involve a number of known and unknown risks, contingencies, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of CSR, including, but not limited to, those detailed from time to time in CSR?s periodic reports (whether under the caption Risk Factors or Forward Looking Statements or elsewhere), which are available at the SEC?s web site http://www.sec.gov. Each forward looking statement speaks only as of the date hereof. CSR does not undertake to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward looking statements contained herein, otherwise than required by law.

Bluetooth? and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to CSR.

Wi-Fi?, Wi-Fi Alliance?, WMM?, Wi-Fi Protected Access?, WPA?, WPA2?, Wi-Fi Protected Setup? and Wi-Fi Multimedia? are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Bend, OR (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

AViCAD.com, a U.S. based site for 2D/3D Plant and Piping Software, announced today that it’s CAD software is now available in three languages.

In addition to English, AViCAD and it’s trial demos are now available in both German and Spanish. Users can access their specific language in the download section of AViCAD.com’s website.

Owner Victor Abella explains, “We’ve been hard at work adding unique features to AViCAD. Being that AViCAD sells worldwide, we feel the addition of German and Spanish CAD versions will be highly beneficial to many CAD users in Europe and The Americas.”

Victor continues “Even if you are not an Engineer or Architect, AViCAD offers something different for everyone. I guess you could say AViCAD is like a Swiss Army Knife when it comes to CAD.”

AViCAD.com highlights the various CAD features as follows:

? – ?AViCAD is 100% compatability with AutoCAD?

? – ?Available in English, German or Spanish

? – ?Supports DWG versions 14-2012

? – ?Includes 3D modeling and rendering

? – ?Customizable using LISP and scripting

? – ?Bundled with 2D/ 3D ISO Mech-Q Full Suite

? – ?Contains Express Tools, Wall, Windows and Door utilities

? – ?Offers approx. 80% cost savings over AutoCAD?

“Overall cost savings is why many now choose AViCAD, but this is certainly not the only one. Our website explains the reasons why our product stands above the rest,” explains Victor.

About AViCAD

AViCAD.com is a division of ASVIC Software Inc and is located in the USA. It’s clients are involved in food processing, ship building, hydro power, petrochemical, biotechnology, water treatment plants, heavy industry, mining, military, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, renewable energy, snow making plants and various other related industries.

For additional information about AViCAD and their Suite, visit their main office on the Web at http://www.asvic.com or contact:

Erik Zetterberg Tel: (888) 271-7121

sales(at)avicad(dot)com

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Ulster County, N.Y. (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

The new iV2VIP? Video Softphone, available in iTunes store, requires as little as 128 Kbps or select up to 768Kbps per call; it presents a large keypad display, Picture-in-Picture, and Contact management options. The iV2VIP? app utilizes a H.264 video codec to enable worldwide in-network video calling over any WiFi Internet connection via iPhone or iPad (iOS 5) smartphone devices.

Communication is 60% visual and face to face is best. WCCI’s Portfolio of Solutions include video phones, iV2VIP? video softphone and IP phones that are smart affordable investments for single offices, companies and healthcare agencies to upgrade service and, combined with V2VIP? business phone service, slash monthly telephone costs.

The iV2VIP? Video Softphone bundled with V2VIP? service, ?operates affordably and reliably over existing network infrastructures, even firewalled environments,? says CEO John Monahan. ?Eliminate huge upfront costs and complexities in video telephony. V2VIP? service is a fully managed voice-and-video solution.?

Visually-connect mobile staff from airports or conferences, to special clients, remote offices and colleagues that have desktop videophones to increase productivity; and collaboration. Use V2VIP? service for worldwide extension-to-extension calling; calls to any telephone number in the US or Canada; Auto-Attendant; and an option to keep existing telephone numbers. V2VIP? Internet phone service, with high-performance IP phones, video phones and a video softphone redefines video calling for small-to-medium size businesses and healthcare agency communications, to beat economic odds.

About Wind Currents Communications, Inc (WCCI) is an entity established in 2007, by Wind Currents, Inc. which celebrated its 14th anniversary in April 2011, as an Internet Phone Service company specializing in Voice-and-Video-over-IP products and calling plans. ?TelePresence is a reality we’ve been marketing since 1997 and now is the optimum time to leverage the value and benefits of V2VIP? services and products for your business’ video telephony and telecommunications needs,? says Monahan. WCCI serves its customers with exceptional quality and cost-effective products bundled with V2VIP? services for small-to-medium businesses, telemedicine and telehealthcare service delivery, government, and security/monitoring applications.

Call: 877 4BIZ V2VIP (877 424 9828) ? info(at)wccivoip(dot)com

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Toronto, ON (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

As part of a new partnership, Automall Network, a prominent auto broker who acts on behalf of consumer car buyers in their search for a new, used or imported vehicle, will assist CAA SCO members find the car they are after at a discounted price.

?Automall Network?s extensive reach into the automotive industry can help our members with their car buying needs,? said Paul Datzkiw, Supervisor, Consumer and Technical Services, CAA SCO. ?The services they can offer our members, whether they are searching for a new or used vehicle, add even more value to their CAA memberships.?

In addition, when a CAA member enlists the services of Automall Network, they save 10 per cent off the service fees paid to Automall.

?Our mission has always been to help our clients solve their vehicle buying challenges and make the process easy and hassle free while ensuring they are getting very aggressive pricing? said Viraf Baliwalla, President of Automall Network. ?This endorsement by CAA, one of Canada?s most trusted membership organizations, is a wonderful testament that our program achieves that goal?.

CAA South Central Ontario is a not-for-profit auto club offering insurance, travel, automotive care and roadside services. There are more than 1.8 million CAA members in South Central Ontario and 5 million members in Canada.

Automall Network, started in 1999, is an auto broker helping consumer car buyers throughout Canada. They offer Dealer Invoice Price Reports as well as a full concierge service which sources, negotiates, buys and even imports new and used vehicles on their customers? behalf.

For further information:

Media contacts:

Jeff LeMoine, Internal/External PR Specialist, jlem(at)caasco(dot)ca, Office: (905) 771-4709, Cell: (416) 254-0641, or Silvana Aceto, Media and PR Specialist, CAA SCO, sace(at)caasco(dot)ca, Office: (905) 771-3194, Cell: (416) 209-4930

Viraf Baliwalla, President, Automall Network, Office (866) 310-8701×303, email: viraf(at)automallnetwork(dot)com.

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(PRWEB) January 04, 2012

Eddie Lennox, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of Service King Collision Repair Centers, the nation?s largest employee-owned operator of collision repair centers, announced new leadership appointments of the company. Today, Lennox announced that Service King?s President, Cathy Bonner, is the new Chief Executive Officer. Lennox will continue as Chairman of the Board of Service King.

Lennox said, ?Service King has the best leadership team in the collision industry. Cathy Bonner has added seventeen new locations now covering 70% of the Texas population.? Lennox added that Bonner?s next goal is to lead the second growth phase making Service King a national company by adding assets beyond the Texas borders.

Moving into the President?s role is Chris Abraham, currently Vice-President of the Houston Market. Jeff McFadden will take the role of Executive Vice President.

Also joining the executive leadership team in new positions are Eileen Clark, Chief Financial Officer, and Michael Devendorf, Chief Operating Officer.

?This is the future leadership of Service King and I am so excited about the possibilities for us,? said Eddie Lennox. ?This leadership team has combined, over one hundred years of corporate business experience.?

About Service King:

A graduate of Dallas Spruce High School, Service King Founder Eddie Lennox completed the school?s auto repair program. In 1976, Lennox opened a small paint and body shop operation in a two-car garage in West Dallas. It was a one-man operation, complete with a small hand-painted sign. Within 12 years, the company had expanded to five locations.

Today, Service King Collision Repair is known for its high quality, high tech collision repair facilities with 47 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin areas. Service King is driven by the goal of providing unequalled customer service. The slogan of Service King is, ?We don?t just fix wrecked cars? we help repair people?s lives.?

Service King employs over 1,400 people. The company has consistently been voted as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston by the Dallas and Houston Business Journal.

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