The "Plateforme Telecom" (PFT), a collaborative project involving innovative SMEs such as iQsim as well as industrial leaders and famous laboratories, has been recently pre-selected in the bid for Innovative Platform Project by French Industry Ministry. The PFT will propose a platform to companies which need to develop new products, new concepts or services on the areas of "future mobile network and services" and "Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications and services". In addition the PFT will bring test, evaluation and development tools enabling companies to access ...

Showcolate is just around the corner, which means that travellers at Naples hotels will once again be able to tuck into plenty of chocolatey goodness during their holidays. The event takes place at the Mostra d'Oltremare from December 4th to 8th 2010 and is sure to entice plenty of tourists to the beautiful Italian city with its tasting sessions and other activities. Sightseeing is an enjoyable part of any vacation, but people may find it fun to take a break from visiting ancient ruins to try the latest innovations in the world of chocolate. What's on When described ...

Anyone with an interest in art theory should be sure to check out Bibliotheca Artis - or Library of Art - while they are staying at Madrid hotels. The display is available to view at the Museo Nacional del Prado until January 30th 2011 and features some of the biggest names in the art world from days gone by. Among the famous figures whose contributions are included in the collection are Leonardo da Vinci, Leon Battista Alberti and Daniele Barbaro. What makes this exhibition so special is that - as well as getting the chance to see several pieces of incredible ...

FauxLeatherBeds.org.uk, a family run company which has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing faux leather furniture, has announced the launch of their online e-commerce outlet to compliment the 3 stores they have in the UK. The aim of this website is to show customers information on all quality products as well as highlighting our unique manufacturing techniques and reliability. As well as the new website, FauxLeatherBeds.org.uk has also introduced a number of features which allow seamless integration into social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. The chairman ...

Oransi - http://www.oransi.com - a leading provider of air quality and green home cleaning products, is holding a new contest from October 25 to November 7, that is open to the general public. Everyone is eligible and encouraged to submit one photo depicting how miserable seasonal allergies make them. One winner will receive a $500 Oransi v-HEPA PRO UV Air Purifier - and some much-needed relief from the agony of seasonal allergies. Each contestant can submit one photo online to Oransi at http://www.oransi.com/contests_s/52.htm by following the directions on this web ...

Clear Channel Airports (CCA) unveils their new innovative advertising kiosk system at Tampa International Airport (TIA). This exciting technology provides travelers the ability to easily identify, locate and connect with Tampa Bay area services, while providing businesses a unique advertising opportunity. Tampa International Airport officials and the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will join Clear Channel Airports in a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the new kiosks to the Greater Tampa Bay community. The ceremony will be on Monday, October 25th, 2010 at 1pm in the Red Baggage ...

Dr. Natalia Stadler of All Smiles Dental, a leading dentist in Pompano Beach, has introduced the launch of the practice's new, innovative website to enhance patient communication and education. The practice's informative website allows patients to review services offered, request an appointment, fill out new patient paperwork and meet the staff in addition to several other features. The practice's interactive website was created to allow patients easy access to the latest advancements and information in regards to All Smiles Dental. Dr. Stadler and her qualified staff ...

Premier Provo dentist, Dr. Huang of Ninth East Dental, announces discount membership plans for patients without insurance. In addition, Dr. Huang offers digital x-rays and charts among other facilities at Ninth East Dental - well-known - cosmetic, family and emergency dentist in Provo. Patients who do not have insurance are offered the opportunity to set up this dentist in Provo's discounted dental plan as an individual or as a family. Ninth East Dental is offering such a discount in order to effectively provide the best in quality care for their patients. Patients can ...

A recent Global Health Progress fact sheet highlights how Mexico's investment in its biopharmaceutical sector has spurred economic growth, fostered global competitiveness, reduced the health and economic burden of disease on local citizens, and improved access to medicines. With the tenth largest economy in the world, Mexico is currently investing more than 1% of its gross domestic product into its biopharmaceutical sector and this percentage is anticipated to increase as the country works to develop tomorrow's medicines. Like the U.S. and other big emerging markets, ...

Fifteen specific safety recommendations were issued by the National Transportation Safety Board to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently, following its investigation into a fatal July 2009 tractor-trailer crash in which six vehicles were involved.The NTSB determined that the accident was caused by the truck driver's fatigue, which was caused in turn by recent and acute sleep loss, disruption of his circadian rhythms due to the driver's shift schedule and mild sleep apnea. Truck driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of truck accidents on United ...

The crash in the economy has hurt people in many professions, and has hurt the business of many lawyers. Law schools are continuing to graduate new lawyers every year and many are unable to find jobs. Experienced lawyers in areas such as real estate and construction are also struggling. This has caused a new explosion of lawyers flooding into the area of bankruptcy--an area that unfortunately increases when times are bad. Many of these lawyers are fighting for cases and have slashed fees to get clients. Some claim to process cases for as little as $499. This would seem ...

As the immigration debate begins to heat up once again in the US Congress, some Republicans are taking a scrutinizing look at the Fourteenth Amendment. CBS reports that Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has called the 14th Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship "a mistake," saying he may introduce a constitutional amendment to eliminate automatic. Additionally, Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and other Republicans advocated for congressional hearings on the issue of birthright citizenship. Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment was originally enacted to prevent the states ...

Everyone understands the old adage about being penny wise but pound foolish--that saving a little money here and there might cost you big money in the long run. Yet when faced with the current statewide budget deficit, Texas lawmakers may be forced to cut drug treatment programs for prisoners--programs that prevent future drug possession charges--that have proven to yield big returns for little investment. Although such programs are sometimes derided by critics as being "soft on crime," drug treatment in prison has been shown to address the root causes of many crimes, ...

As we become a society more and more dependent on technology, social networking sites -- like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and even LinkedIn -- are rapidly turning into evidentiary jackpots for divorce attorneys and jilted spouses alike. Phony friend requests, drunken photos, brags about new purchases and even seemingly innocent status updates can all possibly be sources of information that could be used in a divorce or custody proceeding. There is also the relatively new concept of online relationships, also called "cyber affairs" and "virtual affairs," that -- for some ...

Horrific stories often inspire new legislation. When two-year-old Abdallah Khader was left severely brain damaged as a result of a drunk-driving accident, it did not take long for a legislator to take up his cause in the hopes of preventing similar incidents in the future. Texas State Rep. Chris Turner recently announced his plans to introduce two pieces of legislation affecting those convicted of DWI. Named Abdallah's Laws, in honor of the injured boy, the proposed pieces of legislation would increase the penalties for some people convicted of drunk driving. What ...

The Obama administration has requested new regulations that would permit the obtaining of "wiretaps" for Internet communications. The regulations would require that communication providers allow wiretaps of their Internet. "The way we communicate has changed dramatically since 1994, but telecommunications law has not kept up. This gap between reality and the law has created a significant national security and public safety problem," said Valerie E. Caproni, the FBI's General Counsel. The Department of Justice and the FBI have been working for years to expand their ...

With several high school and collegiate athletes dying from head injuries sustained during football games this last year, concern over head injuries and concussions in athletes has become more prevalent around the country. Part of the renewed focus on athletic head injuries is a better understanding of the symptoms and ability to diagnose the condition. Signs of a Concussion It is often assumed that athletes suffer concussions when they lose consciousness or have difficulty remember or repeating things. However, according to doctors at the Mayo Clinic, most people ...

Next-of-Kin Registry The New Jersey legislature is paving the way to create a statewide voluntary program that would notify family members when a loved one has been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. Called the "Next-of-Kin" registry, anyone holding a valid state-issued identification card, including a driver's license or permit, would have the option of including the names and contact information of up to two people in an electronic database maintained by the Motor Vehicle Commission. Law enforcement personnel then could access this information in cases where ...

Many people are unaware that business owners, landlords and other property owners owe them special duties of care while they are on the property. This includes the duty to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, to warn of known dangers and to protect those who are legally on the property from certain harms. In some cases, these harms include criminal acts of others, such as physical assaults, sexual assaults and other intentional crimes. Duty to Protect Against Foreseeable Crimes In Georgia, a property owner of a business or apartment complex generally ...

The National Trust has reported that a rare and distinctive thatch moss, thought to have been on the verge of disappearing because of modern thatching techniques, has been discovered at ten new sites and mostly on buildings owned by the National Trust. Before the latest discoveries, thatch moss, Leptodontium gemmascens, was only known to exist at a handful of sites in southern England. Matthew Oates, Nature Conservation Adviser at the National Trust, said: "This survey shows that this endearing and harmless little moss has a real future and that it may be more widespread ...

npower has revealed the results of a nationwide study of Brits that shows many homeowners feel a boiler breaking down is the most annoying disruption to daily life. The research, conducted by npower hometeam 50, shows that 37% of homeowners feel that a boiler breakdown would be the biggest inconvenience to their lives. That's compared to 18% who would curse having their car clamped, 13% who would lose it over misplacing their keys and just 6% who would get in a jam over being held up in traffic. Even though boilers are often the most expensive item in the home, 59% ...

More than two thirds of people would stop and help a female driver whose car had broken down, but male drivers are far more likely to be left stranded - according to an extensive survey of attitudes carried out by leading car insurance provider Kwik Fit Insurance. Of nearly 13,000 people surveyed by Kwik Fit Insurance, 69% said they would be prepared to stop and help a stranded female driver, however, less than half (45%) would be willing to help a male driver in the same position. Worries about personal safety proved to be the number one deterrent for the 63% of ...

Fantazzle Fantasy Games enters the 2010 NBA season with its new lineup of fantasy basketball games. In addition to their Weekly and Playoff Fantasy Basketball Salary Cap games, Fantazzle proudly introduces the Daily Fantasy Basketball Challenge and the Season Long Fantasy Basketball Salary Cap games to its lineup of fantasy basketball games. The Daily Fantasy Basketball Challenge game is Fantazzle's first daily fantasy basketball game, and is played every day during the NBA season that there are at least three games on the NBA schedule. Fantasy users select a lineup ...

Wine Country Network, Inc, producers of the Denver International Wine Festival, have announced the list of chefs and restaurants that will compete at the festival's signature foodie event, The Taste of Elegance. As many as 16 Wine Savvy Chefs compete to 32 make custom paired epicurean delights with Gold medal winning wines from the Denver International Wine Competition. Denver' premier annual foodie event has been graced by Colorado master chefs, including Top Chef Season 5 winner Hosea Rosenberg, who returns this year as a celebrity judge and host. 2010 Participating ...

Gordon Atlantic Development Corporation is considering the location for a motion picture facility near the Champagne-Ardenne TGV train station in Bezannes, France located approximately 3 miles (5 km) from Reims. The motion picture facility will be named "Champagne Studios". Gordon Atlantic Development Corporation envisions a facility similar to that of Albuquerque Studios, Albuquerque, New Mexico, (Terminator Salvation, and The Book of Eli) with an initial 100,000 square feet (10,000 square metres) studio facility, and other buildings to follow in a phase-in plan. Gordon ...