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ASHLAND, Ore., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brammo, Inc., a global leader in the electric vehicle industry, is proud to announce that they have signed an agreement with Sheffield Financial of North Carolina to provide their industry-leading motorsports retail financing through Brammo dealers in all 50 states of the USA. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120328/SF77894) "Sheffield Financial has a strong commitment to customer service that will be greatly appreciated by...

SHEFFIELD, England, February 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Plusnet, the home phone and broadband specialist, has published a new report revealing that the Internet will become ubiquitous in many people's lives, transforming the way people shop, eat and run their homes. The award-winning super-fast broadband [http://community.plus.net/blog/2012/02/23/the-future-of-the-internet-an-exclusive-with-dr-frank-shaw ] provider renowned for bringing value to its customers,...

SHEFFIELD, Mass., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerPlay Solar Development, an integrated solar development and finance company based in Ridgefield, CT, announces today, the commissioning and commencement of operation of the 2 MW (megawatt), 9 acre photovoltaic solar plant developed by the company at Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA. The project is currently the largest operating solar facility of its kind at any school or college in New England. (Photo:...

SHEFFIELD, England, December 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A Plusnet study* has revealed that despite 59%** of UK households owning internet enabled PCs, over a quarter (27%) are not familiar with terms such as bandwidth, Wi-Fi, cursor, router and download. Dispelling the myth that it is youngsters who are most tech savvy of all, the research by the business broadband [http://www.plus.net/business/broadband ] provider found it was those over 55 who scored well with...

SHEFFIELD, England, December 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of Plusnet volunteers have been busy helping out at several events across Sheffield as part of a UK campaign run by Race Online 2012, which aims to help offline residents take their first steps with computers and the Internet. In Sheffield alone, there are an estimated 95,000 residents* without Internet access. Over 50 events were held throughout the City, at venues including Sheffield Town Hall, The Bankers...

SHEFFIELD, England, December 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Plusnet, the Sheffield-based broadband and home phone supplier, has announced plans to occupy a centrally-based location in the heart of the City next year. During the spring of 2012, Plusnet will begin moving all operations into grade-A office space at 'The Balance' on Pinfold Street, S1. The occupancy will be the biggest office let within Sheffield for the last five years, taking over 53,000 square feet....

Sheffield based SEO company IM3.co.uk have been chosen to spearhead the search engine optimisation (SEO) for new start-up Ant Social Media. With a launch date of 1st January 2012, the all new social media agency will provide SME's across the UK with social media management services. Sheffield, UK (PRWEB) November 23, 2011 Now managing over 100 UK based websites, IM3.co.uk is pleased to announce the addition of Ant Social Media to their client list. The Sheffield based SEO company have...

Research from the University of Sheffield has found that people are willing to pay up to £29.91 per month, or around £360.00 per year, for greener urban spaces. Researchers surveyed the public in the two major urban centers of Manchester and Sheffield to find out how much extra they were willing to pay in council tax or rent/mortgage payments for green spaces in their local area. They found that people were willing to pay more for greener spaces with greater tree coverage. Members of...

Speaking at the URSULA (Urban River Corridors and Sustainable Living Agendas) Conference, in Sheffield, Dr Abigail Hathway, of the University of Sheffield, will demonstrate how rivers can cool their local environment. Urban areas suffer increased temperatures as a result of traffic, air-conditioning systems and modern building materials which can absorb and re-radiate heat from the sun. Water produces a cooling microclimate, absorbing some of this excess heat, helping cities stay cool. As...

BROMSGROVE, England, October 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Agility UK, the health and safety and employment law specialists, have opened a new office and training venue on Broad Street, Sheffield. The new office will serve as a health and safety training and employment law training [http://www.agilityuk.com/employment-law/employment-law-training ] venue for businesses in and around the local area. It will be staffed by specialists in the field who will aim to provide...