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<title>Press Release / findmak / All</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:37:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony Wins Format Wars with Blue Ray]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/1792</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:37:36 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>findmak</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Toshiba has said it will stop making its high definition DVDs, ending a battle with rival format Blu-ray over which would be the industry standard. Following a review of its business, Toshiba said it would stop production of HD DVD players and recorders. The HD DVD format has suffered as major US film studios backed the Blu-ray format, which is being developed by electronics firm Sony and partners. Analysts said the move would allow Toshiba to focus on other products. &quot;It was an agonising decision for me, but I thought if we kept running this business it would have grave ramifications for the management of our company,&quot; Toshiba president Atsutoshi Nishida said. &quot;We made a quick decision, judging that there is no way of winning the competition,&quot; he said. Tipping point Toshiba said the tipping point came last month when Warner Bros' followed a number of other film studios in deciding to release its movies only in the Blu-ray format. &quot;It shows what a highly competitive market it is. When it comes to video, it is the person with the most content that wins,&quot; Gartner analyst Paul O'Donovan said. Warner Bros' decision means an estimated three quarters of new film releases will be available on Blu-ray discs. Other major studios backing Blu-ray include 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney and MGM. Last week, Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, announced it would sell high-definition discs only in the Blu-ray format at its 4,000 US stores. Video rental firms Blockbusters and Netflix will also offer customers only Blu-ray. Universal, Paramount and DreamWorks studios signed up to produce movies in HD DVD, but Toshiba's withdrawal is expected to significantly reduce the number of films available in the format. Industry boost The end of the battle is expected to give the industry a boost, as it removes uncertainty for consumers over which format to buy. &quot;The industry can now focus on getting the right product to the consumer, at the right price and in the volumes required,&quot; Paul O'Donovan said. Toshiba will continue to supply retailers with HD DVD machines until the end of March this year. After that, Toshiba will provide technical support to the estimated one million people worldwide who own HD DVD devices. Microsoft offers an HD DVD drive with the Xbox 360 games console. The company told the BBC it did not believe the apparent end of the format would have an impact on Xbox sales. &quot;It is games that sell the consoles and the Xbox has the largest next-gen games library,&quot; a Microsoft spokesperson said. Toshiba also makes HD DVD drives for PCs and laptop computers. The HD DVD versus Blu-ray battle has been likened to the VHS versus Betamax war of the 1980s. For Blue Ray:SonyMatsushita (Panasonic)Warner BrosWal-MartWalt Disney20th Century FoxBlockbusterNetflixFOR HD DVD:Universal StudiosParamount PicturesDreamWorks AnimationIntelMicrosoftHP<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[RecipeMatcher announces the launch of Recipematcher.com, an interactive on-line resource for those who enjoy cooking]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/79</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:02:58 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>findmak</dc:creator>
<category>Internet</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Centre) San Diego, California January 18, 2007 - RecipeMatcher announces the launch of Recipematcher.com, an interactive on-line resource for those who enjoy cooking. RecipeMatcher is a unique, user-friendly website, where you can match delicious and easy to make recipes with the ingredients you already have at home. Insert ingredients in your &quot;ePantry&quot; and RecipeMatcher tells you what dishes you can make. &quot;RecipeMatcher is both a resource and an organizational tool for seasoned cooks and culinary novices,&quot; says Mike Sasaski, founder of RecipMatcher, &quot;It's great in a pinch but I've also used it to plan dinner parties.&quot;Other website features, for registered users, include &quot;My ePantry&quot; and &quot;My eCookbook&quot;. Registering is an easy, 1 step process. Once completed, provides the user with additional options and benefits. My ePantry includes both an electronic pantry that allows users to store their ingredients in order to match them to recipes and an interactive grocery list that is printable, allowing users to take it to the grocery store. &quot;My eCookbook&quot; features a recipe search function, a place to store your favorite recipes and submit original ones to share with other users. &quot;I was inspired to create this website after spending hours in my pantry one evening wondering what I could do with the odds and ends I had in there,&quot; says Sasaki, &quot;I no longer have this problem and I've been able to try so many new recipes based on what I already have at home&quot;.RceicpeMatcher.com was founded in 2006 by Mike Sasaki, a freelance thinker and developer based in San Diego, CA. For more information on the website, including collaborative opportunities, please contact Michael K. Sasaki at (619) 218-9401 or email mksasaki@recipematcher.com<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Island of Cyprus ranks as property rental investment hot spot in 2007]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/56</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2007 06:56:25 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>findmak</dc:creator>
<category>World &amp; Business</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/56</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Centre) 13 January 2007 - A leading holiday owner specialist company has recently carried out a survey of its customers and revealed that they are achieving an astonishing 6.3% annual return on their investment, when their property is being rented out for on average 18 weeks per year. This financial return makes Cyprus a leading rental investment hotspot for 2007.The Brits are amongst the favourite overseas investors in this European haven, and true, it makes us feel comfortable investing our money where English is the second language so there are no language barriers when working through the legal aspects of the purchase. That coupled with the 340 days a year sunny, enticing golden beaches, unsurprisingly makes Cyprus an investment property dream. It's soon to be much anticipated membership to the Euro in 2008 gives this Island a head start for the overseas property investor, as well as the expected falling interest rates, it will provide you with a safe place to invest your money. Many of us are turning to this form of investment rather than what was once a guaranteed reward on a pension fund. Cyprus has a reputation for loyalty and its visitors are often second or third time repeat customers making this not only a place in the sun but a guaranteed rental opportunity. Property prices have risen some 30-40% in the last 3 years and that makes the average property price in Cyprus a wise investment for any age at any standing. There is a huge amount of ongoing tourist development and investment in the area including golf clubs, marinas and shopping which all feature amongst the cosmopolitan facilities to be found. With the relatively low cost of living you cant fail to win. If you are looking for your Cypriot investment property then see our selection at www.principalinternational.co.uk or contact us on 0800 038 0000. Principal International has been created by investors for investors with links to mainly UK based developers.Principal International offers overseas investment properties in Australia, Barbados, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Portugal, Spain, Thailand and Turkey.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Exponents Launches New Portable Trade Show Exhibit System]]></title>
<link>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/55</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2007 06:46:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>findmak</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.newdesignworld.com/press/story/55</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(NewDesignWorld Press Release Centre) San Diego, CA January 13 2007. Exponents, Inc. - a premiere component-based custom trade show exhibit firm based in San Diego, California -introduces AIRa4- a stylish, highly portable trade show exhibit system that can be shipped in as little as five working days. Combining both design and function, AIRa4 has the capacity to support computers, monitors, shelving, mural-sized 84&quot; x 58&quot; dye-sublimation graphics on fabric, products and locking storage cabinets while being able to pack into UPSa4-able shipping cases. It sets up quickly and easily without tools. &quot;With AIRa4, we have answered the needs of our international dealer network as well as clients who needed a well-designed trade show product that was more manageable to pack and less expensive to ship,&quot; cites Bruce Backer, president of EXPONENTS and principal designer of the AIRa4 system. &quot;We created this ready-to-ship product with storage capacity as well as style, portability and affordability,&quot; Backer continues.According to Steve Rossman, Exponents' executive vice president, the new trade show exhibit system is available in sophisticated material finishes including bonded metal, frosted acrylic, natural birch, and MTX &quot;silver/aluminum&quot; laminate. AIRa4 features integrated adjustable halogen track lighting. AIRa4 is available in six models, including a 10' x 20' design. They can be seen at http://www.exponents.com/exhibits.Exponents, a leading component-based custom trade show exhibit firm that designs and manufactures Exponents, Luminentsa4, CrossOvera4, and AIRa4 trade show display systems, has been building component-based custom trade show exhibits for 25 years. Recent clients include American Honda, AT&amp;T, Anheuser-Busch, Boeing, Caterpillar, Cisco, Coors, GE, GM, Intel, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Mack Trucks, Motorola, Philips, Time Warner, Toshiba, Volvo and Xerox, along with hundreds of small and mid-size companies.For more information, contact Mona Dehshid, Product Manager at mdehshid@exponents.com or call 1-800-451-4723. Website is http://exponents.com<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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