T. Rowe Price (Nasdaq: TROW ) has expanded its global investment opportunities by launching the Global Large-Cap and Global Real Estate strategies. Individual and institutional investors can invest in the strategies through a retail fund and institutional strategy. Additionally, Advisor Class shares are available through financial intermediaries. The Global Large-Cap and Global Real Estate strategies will employ the firm’s demonstrated expertise...
The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious, and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell. Once you’ve committed to the challenge, don...
Citation Technologies joined forces with RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. to launch NSRonline® , a dynamic portal for EPA’s environmental preconstruction permitting program. NSRonline will increase productivity of air quality professionals up to 20% thanks to an integrated collaboration platform and a clever set of productivity tools, such as the NSR portal search ability and the tracking of regulatory document changes. NSRonline® is a...
Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX – News), announces the addition of the BradCommunications™ eNetMeter™ for DeviceNet to its line of diagnostic tools. The BradCommunications eNetMeter DN is a passive device that continuously monitors a DeviceNet network and sends the information over Ethernet to a PLC or PC monitoring system. The information can be read directly by an EtherNet/IP master. Optionally, data can be accessed through a DLL interface,...
The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, released today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, MA. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion. McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green...
Del Mar DataTrac® announced today that Idaho Falls, Idaho-based DocuTech Corp., a leading provider of compliance services and documentation technology for the mortgage industry, has integrated ConformX, which generates compliant closing documents, into the DataTrac loan management system. Del Mar DataTrac provides solutions that empower small- and medium-sized mortgage bankers to deliver extraordinary customer service and drive up production while...
As the economy continues to decline and more consumers find themselves affected by the credit crunch, many are wondering how they can protect themselves and be smart with their money. Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI), a nonprofit consumer credit counseling service, has released a list of four ways consumers can protect their money in the current economic environment. 1. Plan ahead The most important thing you can do with your money in any...
Pluck Corporation, a subsidiary of Demand Media, and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are collaborating to deliver a unique social experience to consumers visiting the Scotts.com site. By adding Pluck® social media capabilities to its website in early 2008, Scotts has increased its capability to engage with consumers, enabling them to participate in blogs, forums, photo galleries and other interactive tools designed to inspire, assist and advise gardening...
VFA, Inc., the leading provider of software and services for facilities capital planning and asset management, and Bricsnet, a leading provider of solutions for executive decision support and strategic planning in real estate, today announced a strategic alliance designed to help clients improve operating efficiencies and long-term planning for their real estate portfolios. Together, VFA and Bricsnet offer organizations with large, complex real estate...
Hitachi Power Tools announced the DS18DSAL, the first in Hitachi’s Compact Pro Series of cordless tools. This impressive driver drill is powered by a long-lasting 1.5Ah Lithium Ion slide battery to deliver a class-leading 460 in/lbs of torque- the ideal tool for anyone seeking professional power in the most compact, lightweight, and ergonomically designed body on the market. Compact at only 7.7” in length and lightweight at 3.5 lbs, the DS18DSAL...