Moblog:UK re-launches as \'Moblog\' on new mobile blogging platform

London –Moblog, the UK based mobile blogging community and technology provider today announced a major upgrade to their platform, simplifying sign-up and enhancing mobile web features for its users, as well as re-branding the service from moblog:UK to Moblog.

“We have focused on making blogging from a mobile device simpler than ever through new features, and through our partners such as Spinvox and Shozu. The release of our community site adapted for the mobile web means blogging and participating on the move has never been easier or more feature rich.” said Alfie Dennen, co-founder of the company. Read more: Brands engage mobile bloggers to surf surge in mobile web usage.

• 69% of UK consumers would be less likely to purchase after a negative call centre experience, rising to 75% amongst 16-44 year olds
• Seven out of ten customers say they might or would definitely tell someone about a negative call centre experience
• Almost half of 25-44 year olds have changed suppliers because of a negative call centre experience compared to 35% across whole population
• Call Centre Focus Magazine launches independent initiative to find the UK’s Top 50 Call Centres for Customer Service Read more: Poor service from call centres threatens UK business

July 16

US Patent for Rapid Test Method and Technology Platform Awarded to MedMira

MedMira Inc., (\"MedMira\") (TSX Venture: MIR, NASDAQ: MMIRF), a developer and marketer of rapid diagnostics, announced today that it received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its rapid flow-through test (RFT) methodology, the technology platform its rapid tests are built on.

This patent protects the core innovation behind MedMira\'s fully commercialized line of rapid tests. The test can be used as an aid to diagnose one or multiple diseases using one test device and a single drop of blood. The Company\'s rapid tests have performed exceptionally well in rigorous clinical trials, earning regulatory approvals in major international markets including the United States, Canada, China, India, and the European-Union. In a recent study led by Dr. S. M. Owen and published in the May 2008 issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, MedMira\'s rapid HIV had the highest sensitivity and specificity of the FDA approved rapid tests assessed in the study. Read more: MedMira Inc ( MIR )

July 16

Westport Innovations Partners with Weichai Power, China\'s Largest Heavy Duty Engine Manufacturer

Joint Venture Powers International Growth in Engine Development

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT), a global leader in alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, announced today that it has reached a joint venture agreement with Weichai Power Co.,Ltd (HK:2338), China\'s largest heavy duty engine manufacturer, and Hong Kong Peterson (CNG) Equipment Limited. The new entity, Weichai Westport Inc. (WWI), will research, develop, design, manufacture, market, distribute and sell advanced, alternative fuel engines (and relevant parts and kits) for use in automobiles, heavy duty trucks, power generation and shipping applications.

\"We are working with the largest heavy duty engine manufacturer in China where over 450,000 Heavy Duty trucks are introduced onto Chinese highways every year,\" said David Demers, CEO at Westport Innovations. Read more: Westport Innovations Inc ( WPT )