Fixed mobile convergence (FMC) is on many operators' strategy agenda. Common statements refer to "connected home", "integrated services", "content/Internet everywhere" and many more. However, there are in reality very few fixed mobile convergent offers commercially available so far. A brand new report from InfoCom finds that most commercial services are based on product bundling, whereas few truly convergent concepts made it to the market. In Europe, residential FMC is currently widely driven by product bundling. Several providers changed their strategy aimed at offering ...

Bristol delicatessen, Arch House Deli, has added to its list of accolades as it is awarded the Best New Cheese Retailer 2010 runner up slot at The British Cheese Awards in Cardiff (September 2010). Since taking over Arch House Deli just under a year ago David Greenman and Debbie Atherton have focused on extending the range, quality and service associated with their cheese counter. "We have found the key to developing our business has been all about listening to customers. Cheese, like many specialist foods, can be intimidating to the uninitiated and as a result many, ...

Norvax Inc. has announced that it has partnered with IllinoisHealth.com to expand the website's outreach to online insurance shoppers and promote its competitive insurance plans to consumers looking for more insurance options. Illinois Health Insurance Plans IllinoisHealth.com serves consumers throughout Illinois, from Rockford, Chicago and Waukegan to Peoria, Moline, Carbondale and Alton, by providing the affordable health insurance plans Illinois health insurance shoppers truly deserve with a convenient no-hassle online resource center. Insurance shoppers are able ...

Allspace, Ireland's leading supplier of modular buildings, will now be known as Portakabin Allspace, to reflect its support from the modular building sector's market leader, Portakabin. The company has been the official representative of Portakabin in Ireland since 1996, and became a wholly owned Portakabin subsidiary in 2006. Since then, Allspace has extended its range of modular buildings and reached into new market sectors across the country. The name change simply reflects the company's prestigious ownership - and its position as Ireland's foremost supplier of ...

The leading online electronics retailer launched its poll over the first weekend of October and it produced some interesting results. 48% said that they would buy a netbook, a smaller version of the laptop, for Fry, who is renowned for his interest in technology. The Ebuyer poll, designed to look into customer buying patterns at Christmas, also established that female customers and males over 50 like to spread the cost of buying gifts over the three months between October and December. Yet 18 - 49 year olds won't even think about shopping until the start of December. ...

All auto enthusiasts agree that a vehicle's performance should never take the backseat when it comes to auto customizations. Striking the balance between cool looks and superb performance is what hotrod owners aspire to attain. Drag Dreams—a specialized blog on vintage cars, muscle cars, hotrods and classic cars—give dragsters and drag racing fans the info and the inspiration they need to turn their rides into veritable supercars. This site goes beyond extolling the virtues of having modified rides—it gets down and dirty and gives you the basics of making the right ...

Flutronix merge technology with 21st-century chamber music in an entirely unique form of composition rooted in influences as diverse as Steve Reich, Radiohead, Terry Riley and Aphex Twin. With their classical flute and loop-based music, Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull have captured the future sounds of classical. This self-titled debut is the product of years spent studying, writing, rehearsing and performing concerts all over New York City, where the duo have established themselves among the city's burgeoning independent-classical scene. Album Release Party ...

This October marks 25 years since the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) was declared in 1985. Dr. Evan Sorokin, a cosmetic surgeon in New Jersey, and the staff at Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery (www.delawarevalleybreasts.com) are celebrating this anniversary in a special way - by wearing pink exam gloves. A portion of the sales of the gloves will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. "These pink gloves that our caregivers are wearing are a visible reminder that early detection and prevention is essential," explains Dr. Sorokin. "Mammography ...

BOOK MARKETING FOR SALES, BOOK PUBLICITY FOR MEDIA EXPOSURE In 2009, over 1 million books were published according to leading industry sources. "If I could, I would share this book marketing strategy with all one million of these authors," says Annie Jennings of the national PR firm, Annie Jennings PR, whose mission it is to see authors everywhere living the life of their dreams. BOOK MARKETING, BOOK PUBLICITY Book publicist, Annie Jennings shares book marketing strategy to help authors and experts get publicity for their books, learn valuable book marketing ...

With over 25 years of experience in creating bespoke holiday experiences, we reckon we've got things pretty covered so, if you're looking to celebrate a special event - maybe a milestone birthday, anniversary or retirement - then we're here to help! It may be that you just want a few added touches to help make your holiday that bit extra-special: champagne on arrival, celebratory cake, specially-created menus, upgraded rooms and/or travel. It doesn't matter how small your request, we can usually oblige! Or perhaps you've always dreamt of visiting somewhere, but never ...

MGMT are set to bring their unique brand of experimental indie pop to Dusseldorf next month. The Brooklyn-based band will perform at the German city's Stahlwerk Strasse venue on Monday November 29th as they continue to tour in support of their second album, Congratulations. Released in April this year, the record surprised many fans by departing from the hook-laden sound perfected on the group's hit debut album Oracular Spectacular in 2008. However, singles such as It's Working, Flash Delirium and the title track have been well received, while some critics praised ...

The Tenby Blues Festival returns for a weekend of concerts, workshops and seaside entertainment next month. Due to take over the Pembrokeshire resort between Friday November 12th and Sunday November 14th, the event is now in its fifth year and has once more attracted a diverse line-up of artists from across the UK and US. People booking one of the many hotels Tenby has to offer for the festival can get access to every single performance by purchasing a weekend ticket for GBP65. Alternatively, blues fans can choose which concerts they wish to attend and buy tickets ...

Fans of Badly Drawn Boy can celebrate his recent return to the music scene by attending a concert in Munich next month. The Manchester-based artist released his new album It's What I'm Thinking Part 1 - Photographing Snowflakes this week and is set to embark on a European tour in November. Following a string of gigs in Italy, the singer-songwriter - real name Damon Gough - will arrive in Munich on November 15th. He is due to perform at the Bavarian capital's Backstage Halle venue, with tickets available online for EUR29.45 (GBP25.80). Gough's new record is his ...

What do Mary Todd Lincoln, Sir Francis Drake and Spanish Merino sheep have in common? All have ties to Logan, Ohio. On Saturday, October 30, 2010, the Old Logan Cemetery will come alive with Tombstone Travels as costumed interpreters tell the eerie stories of the region's founding families. Guests will hear the tales of local characters, such as Lt. James K. Rochester, a civil war soldier whose life was cut short at the Battle of Chattanooga. Meade Bowen and his family were among the first three families to settle in Logan, as was Mrs. Lucinda (Drake) Bowen, a descendant ...

Guests of the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls can now tap the innate qualities of an indigenous yet often overlooked fruit for its ability to soften and moisturize the skin and provide a wonderful anti-wrinkle treatment. The Spa just launched its new Pawpaw Facial, starring the large fruit that grows wild in southeast Ohio's Hocking Hills. The unassuming pawpaw is an ideal facial ingredient, offering a natural homegrown way for guests to experience the region while enjoying a therapeutic new facial treatment. INN THE SPA Offered at just $45, the 25-minute Pawpaw Facial is ...

Cloud computing is the fastest growing new technology in the software industry at this time with new companies emerging as fast as new application companies did during the early 1990s. This new technology is a much needed boost for the stagnant software industry. The software industry rose during the boom years between 1985 -2000 when technology for PC computers, software, electronics, and the Internet surged in popularity. The collapse that followed caused most software companies to plummet in value then slowly recover. The 2008 financial crisis saw another drop in ...

Spacify has come a long way and are going to go further still with the launch of the new Executive Office Furniture Collection by Cattelan Italia. This collection boasts of elegance and style that has not been seen in any design amongst corporate office furniture items before. All the items in this new collection are highly utilitarian and engaging, both in dimensions and style. These designs have been inspired by the classic Italian designs and they have drawn the best out of the trends and applied them with innovation. Cattelan Collection reflects elegance, innovation, ...

Recently, the New York City Department of Transportation released the Pedestrian Study & Action Plan, a comprehensive look at traffic safety patterns in the city. According to the report, New York City had 3.49 fatalities per every 100,000 residents in 2008. Putting this number in perspective, Atlanta and Detroit both experienced over 10 fatalities for every 100,000 residents in the same time period. New York City was on par with some of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world, including London and Paris, making it one of the safer U.S. cities for those on foot. The ...

Florida workers who went out to fight the worst oil spill in history have been coming home sick, according to media reports. Some workers helping clean up the oil or distribute toxic oil dispersants became sick immediately, while others felt the effects only upon their return to their homes. Exposure to Toxins In May, the Environmental Protection Agency told BP to stop using a dispersant considered too toxic. "Dispersants have been used in much greater volume than ever," Jane Lubchenco, administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.5 million Americans suffer from dog bite injuries every year. One in five of these bites cause injuries that require medical attention. Unfortunately, Texas has experienced a high number of fatalities resulting from dog bites in recent years. In response, the Texas Legislature changed Texas dog bite law, but the current law still does not adequately help victims or prevent future dog bites and animal attacks. Texas Dog Bite Law In the past, Texas dog owners were essentially allowed "one free bite" ...

CSA 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new enforcement and compliance program, has been implemented in nine pilot states and will soon be rolled out nationwide. The program, which fundamentally changes the requirements for safety compliance reporting by trucking companies, is intended to increase highway safety for truckers as well as the millions of motorists who share the road with them. Truck drivers, bus drivers and other commercial vehicle operators are subject to a wide range of federal regulations that do not affect other drivers. A major ...

Going through a divorce is a life-changing experience. Starting over is never easy, especially for couples who have spent decades together. However, recent trends nationwide have shown an increase in baby boomer divorce rates. The US Census Bureau reports that one-fourth of all divorces that occurred in 2008 were by parties married 20 years or longer. Why are so many boomers deciding that enough is enough? A lot of couples simply fall out of love. People just grow apart over time, and decide that they no longer have anything in common. When children move away or go ...

According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), preliminary totals show the number of fatal work accidents recorded in the United States was the lowest since 1992. Nevertheless, there were 4,340 fatal work injuries and the final count in April 2011 is expected to increase that figure by about three percent. The New York Times reports that Bill Kojola, an expert in the A.F.L.-C.I.O.'s occupational safety department, expressed skepticism in the results, saying, "I would not trust these numbers at the present time. It seemed that the state partners that report ...

Families in danger of foreclosure are seeking modifications of their loan terms in record numbers. It seems like a great solution to a difficult issue, and they reason that a modification will allow them to make their payments regularly and not fall too far behind. They may figure that since they are still paying down the mortgage that paying a lesser amount for a short time will have no consequences. Unfortunately, they are wrong. People seeking loan modifications often face similar credit history damage to those whose homes end up in foreclosure or short sold. Loan ...

Little is known or understood about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) -- also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). What is known is that between 200,000 and 1.2 million Americans suffer from this syndrome, according to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA). RSD is a chronic and painful neurological condition that can cause severe and relentless pain, affecting the skin, joints, muscles and bones. RSD can affect any individual of any age, but most often the syndrome affects women (who are three times more likely than men to suffer from ...