Vehicle Thefts Soar as Temperatures Rise

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 30, 2009 – Vehicle Thefts Soar as Temperatures Rise
Data released this week by Budget Van Insurance shows that as the mercury rises, so do the number of claims for attempted thefts and stolen vehicles. In the six month period March to August* claims increased by an average of 66% for attempted theft, compared to the rest of the year.
Budget Van Insurance is warning drivers against becoming careless with vehicle security in the heat. Many people will leave windows open an inch or two to help keep cars and vans cool while they’re parked, or will leave the keys in the ignition with the engine running whilst they pop into a shop. This not only leaves your vehicle more vulnerable to theft, but can potentially invalidate your insurance policy if it has not been left properly secured.
Mnveer Arkan, Budget Van Insurance said, “As the temperature rises people’s attitudes become more relaxed but it only takes an opportunist a few seconds to hop into your van or car and drive it away if it hasn’t been left properly secured. We would urge drivers to be more aware of this as summer arrives.”


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* Data is from September 2007 to August 2008


Notes to editors:

Budget Van insurance searches a panel of 12 insurers to offer competitively priced van insurance, in addition to exceptional product benefits. In 2006 Budget Van launched various innovative marketing campaigns including ‘it’s a van man thing’ and ‘flying traffic wardens’, which resulted in it being awarded ‘Marketing Campaign of The Year 2006’ (Insurance Times Awards). More recently Budget Van and News of the World have joined forces to produce the Dream Dates Calendar 2007.
Budget is part of the BGL Group.
The BGL Group
The BGL Group was founded in 1992 and has grown to become one of the UK’s largest personal lines insurance intermediaries.
Brands within the BGL Group include BUDGET car, van and home insurance, Bennetts bike insurance and carbon-neutral motor insurance, ibuyeco. Junction, BGL Group’s affinity business, works with brands like Post Office®, HSBC, M&S Money, RAC and Auto Trader to offer insurance products to their customers.
The BGL Group has more than 2.3 million customers and more than £600 million GWP. It operates major contact centre operations (Fusion) in Peterborough, Coventry, Sunderland, Peterlee in the UK, and Cape Town, South Africa. The Group currently employs over 2,150 people with its head office in Peterborough.
In 2006 the Group was named ‘Intermediary of the Year’ (Insurance Age UK Broker Awards) for its outstanding contribution to the insurance industry.  In October 2007 the Group was ranked 229th in the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 of Britain’s 250 biggest mid-market private companies by latest sales.
In 2007 the Group won the coveted title of Large Business of the Year in the regional Business Awards 2007 hosted by the Evening Telegraph, Peterborough. The Group’s affinity business, Junction, won Marketing Campaign of the Year 2007 at the Insurance Times awards.
BISL Ltd, part of the BGL Group, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered Address: Pegasus House, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, PE2 6YS. Registered in England no 3231094


BGL Group websites:
www.budgetvaninsurance.com
www.bglgroup.co.uk
www.budgetinsurance.co.uk
www.bennetts.co.uk
www.ibuyeco.co.uk

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Founded in 1994, Broadgate is an award-winning company that specialises in financial services public relations.

"American Owned, Not Owned by America"

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 24, 2009 – Northside Ford in San Antonio Texas has a posted a blunt, clear message in front of their large Ford dealership.  The sign reads "American Owned, Not Owned by America.  The message takes a direct shot at GM and Chrysler both of whom have had to take government money in order to stay in businees.  Ford however is the only American car company to not take any governement bailout money.  The sign has made the 10:00 news locally in San Antonio on Kens 5 (CBS) and has been posted on You Tube.  Ford took notice of the video and has posted a link to the video on You Tube on their website www.thefordstory.com.

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Northside Ford in San Antonio Texas is a Ford Top 100 Dealer. We are the single largest Ford dealership in South Central Texas. We have a state-of-the-art Ford service facility, the first "green" collision center in San Antonio.

Allied Logistics, Inc. President Nominated Small Business of the Year

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 23, 2009 – Since 1986, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Business Chronicle have been honoring outstanding small business professionals from around metro Atlanta through the Small Business Person of the Year Awards. To be considered for the honor, nominees must have been in business a minimum of three years, have fewer than 100 employees and less than $40 million in annual revenues, be an active member in the community, be the primary or major shareholder of the business and be a member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Small businesses are a critical sector. Of the more than 143,000 businesses in metro Atlanta, nearly 95 percent employ fewer than 50 people. Metro Atlanta had the highest entrepreneurial activity rate among the 15 largest metropolitan areas of the country last year, and Georgia led all states, according to a study from the University of California , Santa Cruz.
Allied Logistics was established in 2004 providing freight transportation, warehousing and import and export services.  The company has primarily operated in the industrial machinery transport arena and is currently expanding into new markets.  Under the leadership of Mr. Kirby the company has experienced year over year growth of 35%.
The 2009 Small Business Person of the Year and the other finalists will be named during Small Business Day at Chamber on May 21, 2009.

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Allied Logistics, Inc. is an Atlanta, GA based supply chain & freight transportation solutions provider. The company places a premium on providing sourced and dedicated freight transportation alternatives to meet demanding needs & schedules.

Service Tracking Systems Deploys the Premier Valet Parking Technology for the Cincinnati Airport

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 21, 2009 – Service Tracking Systems computerized valet parking system, CVPS, is implemented at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for convenient first class valet parking service.
The CVPS system at the Cincinnati Airport includes a point-of-sale workstation with credit card processing, offering valet customers a quick and convenient payment option. The system is scheduled to include a dial-up module which will allow valet customers to call in their vehicle requests at the moment they land, saving travelers time while giving more time to the valet staff to carefully manage their requests. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s parking operations is run by Standard Parking.
STS automated valet system, CVPS, has been widely deployed across airports around the world.  The CVPS airport systems are customized and equipped to deal with the business travelers needs. Airport valet parking, being a convenient choice for busy travelers, needs to be fast and accurate. CVPS provides the tools to yield successful, productive and profitable airport valet operations.
Service Tracking System also interfaces with flight information systems, which give airport clients the capability to proactively manage their vehicle requests. Airport valet managers can be prepared for heavier volumes and allocate their staff resources accordingly. This also translates to labor cost savings while maintaining first class customer service.
To find out more about Service Tracking Systems airport valet parking systems as well as other popular applications, please visit servicetrackingsystems.net.

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Service Tracking Systems (STS) is a front service technology solutions company designed to elevate customer service, increase productivity, minimize liabilities and enhance facility security.

Biker Jacket: a must have for warm weather riding

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2009 – Many experienced motorcycle riders know that at some time in their riding career, they will be forced to lay their bikes down and take a slide. They may experience some tumbling, but the impact damage is not as extensive as the abrasion damage. This is referred to as "road rash", and has been described as some of the most painful,slowest healing injuries around. Even with that in mind, the warm weather will prompt these same riders to leave off their jackets when they ride as a matter of comfort.
 Although they are fashionable, the main purpose of a biker jacket is to protect against abrasive injury, and also as a guard against environment. The main two materials seen in the majority of jackets is leather and Cordura.
 Cordura is a material that is similar to Kevlar, and has been shown to be able to withstand abrasion on the same level as most leather. For riders, these types will also have a extra coating of Teflon for greater protection. Often resembling a windbreaker, these are lighter in weight while still providing cooling and protection.
 Modern leather jacket styles are being made with vents in the design to also provide  relief from the heat while riding.
It's not necessary to give up safety for comfort any longer when it comes to biker jackets.

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AAA Parking to Serve New Waldorf Astoria® and Hilton® Bonnet Creek

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 29, 2009 – Orlando, Florida – AAA Parking announced today that the company has secured an agreement to provide parking services to the new Waldorf Astoria® and Hilton® Bonnet Creek resorts in Orlando, Florida.  Both spectacular properties are in the final stages of construction and scheduled to open to the public October 1 on 482 tropical acres surrounded on three sides by Walt Disney World Resort.
Only the second Hilton brand property to earn the legendary Waldorf-Astoria name, the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando will feature many of same distinguished amenities as its New York City counterpart and more, including an18-hole Rees Jones-designed championship golf course and a 24,000 square foot Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain®.  The 1,000 room Hilton Bonnet Creek will connect with the Waldorf Astoria through a 150,000 combined square foot conference center.  Both resorts offer a large variety of restaurants, lounges and entertainment to suit any taste, around the clock.
AAA Parking will provide expedient valet and self parking options for guests and visitors of the Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Bonnet Creek.  The newest, most advanced parking access control equipment from CVPS and Service Tracking Systems will provide guests choosing valet parking faster vehicle retrieval upon departure and convenient exiting options for self parking guests.
“AAA Parking is extremely proud to add a Waldorf Astoria to our growing portfolio,” commented company president, Ron Williams.    "AAA Parking has had a strong presence in the Orlando market for the last fifteen years and this partnership further cements our relationships in this vital tourism destination,” added AAA Parking Vice President, Bryan DeCort.  The company currently operates a number of Hilton brand properties across the country.
To learn more about Hilton Hotels, Waldorf Astoria Orlando or Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, visit hilton.com, waldorfastoriaorlando.com or hiltonbonnetcreek.com.
AAA Parking operates parking services for 200 properties located in 16 metropolitan markets across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, and recently opened a new regional office in San Antonio, Texas.  The company also operates numerous office towers, stadiums, hospitals, convention centers, public parking garages and surface lots, and event facilities, as well as 150 private events annually.
AAA Parking was founded in 1956 and is a subsidiary company of Atlanta-based real estate company, Selig Enterprises.  For more information, contact Eric Garrison, Director of Public Relations at egarrison@aaaparking.com or 210-826-0616 or by visiting aaaparking.com.

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Atlanta-based parking management company, serving hotels & resorts, hospitals, universities, stadiums, event facilities, and office buildings to more than 200 properties, as well as valet and self parking services for over 150 special events annually.

UPS Mail Innovations® Service Now Available to Harvey Software's CPS™ Users

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 22, 2009 – Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced the addition of support for the UPS Mail Innovations service to its Computerized Parcel System (CPS™) shipping software. UPS Mail Innovations works with the U.S. Postal Service® with significant savings for the shipper and provides the pick-up, processing, and interim transportation of mail with final delivery being made by the USPS.
Specifically, the new UMI Module for CPS supports the popular UPS Mail Innovations domestic parcel shipping service for parcels under 1 pound. UPS Mail Innovations integrates the convenience of UPS with the every day delivery reach of the US Postal Service while providing substantial savings to the shipper. CPS users can choose UPS Mail Innovations for any package, or let CPS RateBots™ automatically rate shop and use UPS Mail Innovations every time it is the least expensive way to ship a package. For any RateBot that includes UPS Mail Innovations rate shopping, CPS users save with every qualifying package they ship.
"Anytime our CPS program lets a shipper take advantage of cost savings and great delivery performance, it's a win for our customers," said Steve Stevenson, Harvey Software's Director of Sales. "The number of companies looking for the best, least expensive alternate ways to ship lighter packages, especially to residences, is growing. This new UMI module puts CPS users in the driver's seat with the UPS Mail Innovations service. Simply tell the CPS automatic rate comparison system to use UPS Mail Innovations when it's the least expensive way to ship, and the work is done," Mr. Stevenson explained.
About Harvey Software, Inc.
Founded in 1983, Harvey Software, Inc. is a highly regarded provider of effective, reliable shipping software to solve the parcel shipping problems of today's multi-carrier businesses. Harvey Software's CPS is a UPS Ready™ solution, USPS® certified and works with Endicia™ Internet Postage. All Harvey products may be used in standalone or multi-user configurations under the Windows operating systems. CPS users ship over 200 million packages per year. For additional information, contact Steve Stevenson, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 1-800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com.
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Harvey Software provides CPS shipping software and tracking solutions to solve the parcel shipping problems of today's USA origin shippers. Harvey Software's CPS supports UPS, FedEx, USPS and Endicia Internet Postage for domestic and global shipping.