EquaShip? Radically Reduces 2012 Shipping Prices in Disruptive Response to UPS? and FedEx?s Synchronized Annual Price Hikes

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

EquaShip?, America?s new fourth parcel carrier catering exclusively to small- and medium-sized business shippers, today announced that it will dramatically lower its shipping prices in response to price increases from UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service that are taking effect in January.

?Once again we have seen the UPS and FedEx duopoly continue to post automatic, synchronized annual price increases that are at multiples of the national inflation rate and the Consumer Price Index,? said Ron Wiener, CEO of EquaShip. ?Smaller shippers who do not qualify for the deep discounts that larger shippers can negotiate will bear the brunt, with a typical real-world impact of about a 7% to 10% increase in their shipping bills.?

The combination of EquaShip?s price reductions and the other carriers? price increases translate to savings potential of anywhere from 40 percent to 79 percent compared to FedEx and UPS residential ground delivery.

The largest shipping discounts available to small and medium-sized shippers today are available only through major online marketplace operators like eBay. EquaShip can save even ?Tier 6? eBay merchants up to 71% compared to their best UPS rates and 60% compared their maximum USPS discounts.

Wiener noted that, ?Many of these shippers have told us that they are thrilled to have a viable new competitor to UPS and FedEx after having their shipping expenses rise 35 percent or more over the past five years. Especially as competitive pressure to offer free shipping to their customers has been rising intensely.?

EquaShip also competes head-to-head with other postal consolidators such as FedEx SmartPost. EquaShip?s new 2012 rates are up to 60 percent lower than SmartPost?s new published rates.

?It costs literally 37 percent less to ship a 1-pound package through EquaShip than through FedEx SmartPost,? he said. ?We deliver it faster and with real end-to-end insurance coverage for that much lower price.?

New EquaShip Website & Savvy Shipper?s Guide Available

EquaShip also announced that it has launched an all-new website in conjunction with the release of an all-new edition of its unorthodox pricing and services guide, The Savvy Shippers Secret Weapon Instruction Manual.

The manual has updated tables comparing EquaShip?s new 2012 rates with the higher rates from UPS, FedEx and USPS, and also includes a growing compilation of helpful advice to enable small shippers to dramatically reduce their shipping costs.

ABOUT EQUASHIP

EquaShip is the first and only carrier to offer USPS postal consolidation services to smaller shippers. Postal consolidation has become an increasingly popular method for major shippers such as Amazon to drastically reduce their parcel delivery costs. With transparent ?all-in? pricing, EquaShip can save smaller shippers 40 percent to 79 percent compared to UPS and FedEx residential ground rates, and up to 70% compared to USPS Priority Mail rates. EquaShip provides fully-integrated track-and-trace, $ 100 of EquaSurance? real, honest insurance coverage included with every package, and superior customer care, all with no hidden assessorial fees, special software or contracted volume commitments.

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Microscan to Instruct Machine Vision Tutorial for Lab Automation at SLAS 2012

Renton, WA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Microscan, the global technology leader in barcode and machine vision solutions for life sciences, will conduct an educational machine vision workshop at the upcoming Society for Laboratory Automation & Screening (SLAS) Annual Conference and Exhibition, scheduled to take place February 4-8, 2012 in San Diego, CA. The presentation will be held in Room 9 of the San Diego Convention Center on Monday February 6, from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.

As the premier global provider of embedded identification and inspection technology for lab automation applications, Microscan will instruct a tutorial titled ?Machine Vision Basics and Applications for Lab Automation.? The workshop will educate attendees on the basics of digital imaging and machine vision used in lab applications, as well as technologies and parameters involved in acquiring and processing digital images.

Microscan has served major laboratory automation, medical device, and clinical diagnostics customers for the past 30 years, and brings a strong portfolio of proven barcode and machine vision solutions to the life science market. To meet specific customer requirements, Microscan continues to develop new and innovative embedded inspection technologies for regulated manufacturing environments.

Course instructor Niels Wartenberg, Senior Applications Engineer, brings over 12 years of experience instructing identification technology courses in a variety of venues. Prior to joining Microscan, Wartenberg spent more than eight years implementing barcode technology in clinical laboratory systems for a major manufacturer of diagnostics instrumentation. He has a degree in Electrical Engineering, and served as an instructor for barcoding technology overview courses for the Association of Laboratory Automation for 11 years.

For more information about Microscan, visit the company at SLAS in Booth #1013 or visit http://www.microscan.com.

About Microscan

Microscan is a global leader in technology for precision data acquisition and control solutions serving a wide range of automation and OEM applications. Founded in 1982, Microscan has a strong history of technology innovation that includes the invention of the first laser diode barcode scanner and the 2D symbology, Data Matrix. Today, Microscan remains a technology leader in automatic identification and machine vision with extensive solutions for ID tracking, traceability and inspection ranging from basic barcode reading up to complex machine vision inspection, identification, and measurement.

As an ISO 9001:2008 certified company recognized for quality leadership in the U.S., Microscan is known and trusted by customers worldwide as a provider of quality, high precision products. Microscan is a Spectris company. For more information, visit http://www.microscan.com.

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Gold Price In 2012 - History Reveals A Shocking Secret

Sunshine Coast, Queensland (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Forecast For Tomorrow, a world recognized trend forecaster, has today warned of the trouble coming for the U.S. dollar due to the governments current actions, and also what this means for gold prices in 2012.

As world recognized trend forecasters, they have earned a distinguished reputation in the industry through accurate, insightful forecasting of world-shaking events before they happen. Their latest analysis is calling for history to repeat itself and for gold prices in 2012 to rise significantly. Causing a stir among investors both small and large. The warning signs are already there they say.

Gold prices are quite volatile at the moment, and a recent major sell off in gold prices have larger investors worried. However as gold prices have stabilized, it has given smaller investors a great opportunity to jump on the train, possibly before it takes off again. There are hints that gold could rally far beyond the $ 2000 an ounce level in the coming years. Which would create more panic buying from investors.

Forecast For Tomorrow identifies trends and has forecasted world-shaking events far ahead of time. Events accurately predicted by the group include the election of Barak Obama as US president in 2008, as well as the stock market crash of 2008 and the swine flu pandemic outbreak. Their accurate predictions have provided sound protection for thousands of people, allowing them to protect their wealth and even increase their financial standing substantially at times when others are losing everything.

The stock market crash of 2008 alone was responsible for the financial devastation of millions of people. Their recent forecast regarding the U.S. Dollar and the history of gold prices indicates there is a coming gold rush for investors once they realize the loss of purchasing power the U.S. dollar currently holds. Most people have not caught on yet. They have leading evidence to suggest that history is about to repeat itself back to the early 1900's when a similar currency devaluation program took place, and gold prices dipped extensively before a major rally took place.

Is history about to repeat itself?. These world recognized trends forecaster are saying there is a strong chance of this happening. History does not repeat, but it has a strange way of rhyming from time to time they say.

This economic collapse could spell doom for any investments in the stock market, bonds, CDs and other ?traditional? investment methods. However, Forecast For Tomorrow has provided the framework necessary to not only protect an investment, but to help foster growth even amidst an economic collapse.

Forecast For Tomorrow is a group of groundbreaking analysts dedicated to giving their clients the advantages necessary to prepare and profit in any economic climate. According to owner John Safer, ?We like to think of our business as giving you tomorrow?s news today.?

Forecast For Tomorrow is one of a minute number of trend forecasters capable of providing accurate predictions based on in-depth evaluation of current and upcoming global trends. Safer goes on to say, ?We look at present trends and we can predict how future events will play out. That is how we claim high accuracy with our forecasts and help our clients.?

The firm?s economic predictions for 2012 are bleak for those who do not take the appropriate action now. The US dollar collapse will cause immense harm to millions of people, and a new currency might be ushered in. If these events do take place, gold could be very popular for those looking for safety in a volatile economy and stock market environment. Preparing now is the only way to avoid that fate.

To find out more about economic predictions for 2012, visit the company at http://www.ForecastForTomorrow.com.

About Forecast For Tomorrow: Forecast For Tomorrow has garnered immense global respect for the accuracy of their predictions. Utilizing advanced software and data analysis tools, Forecast For Tomorrow identifies developing trends and advises individuals and numerous high-ranked firms for strategic planning.

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Drop Shipping Gift and Fashion Jewelry Company, GiftsWithHumanity.com Announces Significant Price Reduction of up to 50% for 2012

Edgewater, FL (PRWEB) January 04, 2012

Gifts With Humanity's drop shipping program--a tool that enables website owners, eBay, and Amazon sellers to sell products to consumers then purchase them and have them shipped directly--experienced significant growth in 2011.

GiftsWithHumanity.com follows a volume approach to the Fair Trade handicraft market. Cofounder Kevin Ward believes that it is in the interest of the artisans they represent to price the products in a way that the hundreds of drop shippers who resell the products online can sell competitively and generate significant volume of sales for the artisans.

Traditional resale models require that resellers have capital to purchase, warehouse and ship products, taking a risk with the purchase that may not sell well for them. The drop ship model provides an opportunity for those without the investment capital to start online businesses without putting capital at risk. The model also encourages specialization, freeing the seller from the tasks of warehousing and shipping, enabling them to concentrate on marketing the product.

As the economy shows signs of improvement, Ward believes that the time is right for entrepreneurial sellers to expand or start their online businesses. By supporting these entrepreneurs with significant price reductions, Ward hopes that GiftsWithHumanity.com and the artisans they represent will see a significant growth in sales volume.

"The artisans have already been paid in full for these products," Ward said, "and the increase in sales volume will enable us to place more orders, more often."

Gifts With Humanity charges $ 25 per year to maintain drop ship accounts. Gifts With Humanity is a brand name of Global Fair Trade Crafts Inc., a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and the Fair Trade Federation.

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Leadership California Selects SLO Real Estate Guru into its 2012 Class

San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Kimberly Conti, a top-producing local real estate broker with an extensive global realty background, will join 60 distinguished women leaders from across the state of California as a member of Leadership California?s Class of 2012.

Conti says she looks forward to learning about key public and private sector issues and enhancing her competitive knowledge about California from state, national and global perspectives. She hopes that by the end of the program she will contribute more fully to California?s vision for the future and to the San Luis Obispo County community.

?It?s such an honor to be chosen for a program of this caliber,? Conti said. ?I was asked to apply for the program, and was inspired to do so. After graduating from the Leadership San Luis Obispo program, I learned so much about local key issues, grew both professionally and personally, and was able to take what I learned and apply it here to help the community. I look forward to applying what I learn on a state level.?

Leadership California is a prestigious, yearlong program for 60 women leaders in California. It began in 1992 with a dream to inspire, inform and advance women leaders who would influence California?s future. It provides a critical pathway for successful women who care about advancement, achievement and significance. These women don?t just talk about change. They make change happen.

Leadership California promotes creativity and innovation through the sharing of ideas and best practices. Alumnae serve on nonprofit boards and are knowledgeable appointees for state boards and commissions. Conti owns a successful Central Coast-based real estate agency, Kimberly?s Global Real Estate, and is a graduate of Leadership San Luis Obispo Class XIV.

About Kimberly?s Global Real Estate

Kimberly?s Global Real Estate assists clients in real estate investments and sales of residential, multi-family, income properties and vacation homes globally and is the only Certified International Property Specialist on the Central Coast with global experience. Kimberly?s is located at 1234 Monterey Street, Ste. 101, in San Luis Obispo. For more information, call 540-5200 or visit http://www.kimberlysre.com.

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World?s Rarest Muscle Car On Display At The 2012 Boca Raton Concours d?Elegance

BOCA RATON, FL (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

The world?s rarest muscle car, the only 1967 Shelby GT Convertible ever built, will be displayed this February 27th at the 2012 Boca Raton Concours d?Elegance.

Ordered in the highly desirable color combination of Candyapple Red with a white top and black deluxe interior, the November ?66 built car received Shelby American sequence number 0139.

Initially, this convertible was assigned to Carroll Shelby as his personal driver and was regularly loaned to celebrities, friends, employees and visiting Ford executives.

In April 1967, this lone convertible was refitted with prototype fiberglass body parts so that it could be extensively photographed for print ads, brochures, and dealer literature to promote the upcoming 1968 Shelby GT Cobra cars.

In addition to its rarity and desirability, the one-off 1967 Shelby GT Convertible also lays claim to being:

????The only big block GT convertible built by Shelby American, Inc. (Los Angeles)
????The only dual-quad carbureted Shelby GT (or Ford Mustang) convertible built
????One of two 1967 model year vehicles to be classified as "1968 Prototypes"
????The most expensive GT 500 company car in Shelby American's inventory (FY-1967)

Owners Samantha and Brian Styles couldn?t be more pleased to have completed the restoration of their 1967 GT Convertible in time for the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra, and are even more excited to have this unique car on display at the very event where Carroll Shelby will be presented with the Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more information on the 1967 Shelby GT 500 Convertible, including original factory documentation, vintage photographs, classic advertisements, interviews, and restoration photos, please visit the car?s own dedicated website at http://www.1967shelbyconvertible.com.

The sixth annual Boca Raton Concours d? Elegance is honoring the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra, the 50th anniversary of James Bond and the upcoming 100th Anniversary of Aston Martin. The tremendous commemoration will take place February 24th - 26th, 2012 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, FL. One of the country?s biggest and most influential automotive events, the Boca Raton Concours d? Elegance spans three days with an exciting line-up of activities, all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

For additional information on the Boca Raton Concours d? Elegance and to see a full schedule of events, please visit BocaCDE.com. The website will provide up-to-date important information as the event evolves ? so check back daily. All events are open to the public with tickets sold separately. Tickets can be purchased for the Friday night duPont Registry Live! Hangar Party; the Saturday Gala dinner; the Sunday Concours Automobile and Motorcycle exhibit; and the Concours d? Gourmet Caf?. To purchase tickets, please call 954-537-1010 or visit http://www.bocaCDE.com.

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WINA Announces 2012 Webinar Schedule Popular Webinar Series to Focus on Wireless Reliability, Security and Safety in Industrial Environments

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

The Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA), expert wireless resource for the industrial market, will present a live webinar on ?The Reliability of Wireless Mesh Networks in Industrial Environments? on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T.

The WINA webinar will be presented by Brian Cunningham, Applications Engineer, Cooper Bussmann, Wireless Business Unit.

The 40-minute presentation will be followed by a 20-minute live Q&A session. Participants will learn why, with increasing requirements on plant managers to reduce operating costs and increase safety, wireless connectivity is an attractive alternative to buried cable and conduit. As questions remain as to its performance in industrial settings, what will happen during an emergency when multiple alarms and signals all need to get to the control room at once? This webinar will address the available options for handling these issues.

This webinar will also discuss the different types of radios that are currently in use with a focus on mesh networks and their application to process control. Rounding out the discussion will be a case study of where a mesh network was successfully applied, along with the lessons learned. The audience should leave with a solid foundation to implement their next wireless project.

Watch the WINA website events listing at http://wina.org/events for announcements of other upcoming webinars including:

(February) Vulnerabilities with Industrial Wireless Systems: Fact and Fiction

(March) Safe Wireless Communication Using ISA100 Infrared Gas Detectors

To register for the Jan. 31st webinar, please visit: http://wina.org/event/wina-webinar-reliability-wireless-mesh-networks-industrial-environments

Registrants will need to login to the WINA web site to complete registration. The registration fee for this webinar is $ 55 with discounts offered for WINA members and early registrants.

About the Speaker

Brian Cunningham has worked in the industrial automation field for the past 20 years in capacities ranging from Product Manager to Applications Specialist. For the last 11 years he has been with the Cooper Bussmann, Wireless Business Unit, helping customers around the world specify, install and troubleshoot their wireless systems. Brian is a graduate of the Electrical Engineering Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, with a specialty in Process Automation and Instrumentation. Brian has been an ISA member since 1991.

About WINA

Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (WINA) is a nonprofit coalition of leading experts from industry; vendors, industry analysts, end users and thought leaders from academic and research institutions that serves as a trusted source of information by providing honest assessments about the key technological developments and balanced coverage of issues across a wide range of industries. Through its extensive network and educational outreach programs, WINA provides end users with current, timely, unbiased, and relevant information to further enhance productivity, efficiency and safety of industrial wireless applications.

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