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BP stock falls amid criminal probe announcement
Louisiana, US 2010-06-02 21:01:41 (GMT) - BP stock took a dive Tuesday amid an announcement by the federal government that there would be investigations into the oil spill in the Gulf. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), stocks fell approximately 15 percent in value as plans for criminal and civil investigations were announced. Attorney General Eric Holder is quoted by the AP as stating during a visit to Louisiana to assess damage to the Gulf coastline, “We will closely examine the actions of those involved in the spill. If we find evidence of illegal behavior, we will be extremely forceful in our response.” As noted in the report, BP’s recent attempt to use the “top kill” procedure to stop the spill was halted after reported failure. BP’s Doug Suttles is quoted as stating of continued efforts on Tuesday, “If all goes as planned, within about 24 hours we could have this contained… But we can’t guarantee success.” Space Saving BagButton is the Next Stage in Storage
2010-06-02 04:04:53 (GMT)- Mossyrock, WA (WiredPRNews.com)) In 2009 the most innovative storage solution on the market was one many may never have heard of. But they will soon. For years now people have been using the Space Saving Bag to safely store items while saving space. But there was always the problem of a limited number of bags. One order costs almost $20, and there are always more things that need to be stored. The Space Saver BagButton has solved that problem. It only takes one of these smart buttons to meet all storage needs. That’s because the button works with any bag, trash bags, plastic bags, big bags, small bags, you only need one Space BagButton for all of them. Once the air is sucked from any bag, simply tie it off, remove the Space BagButton, and use it on the next item that needs storing. And it costs less than one order of space bags. The Space BagButton costs around $15 including shipping and handling, and can be used on literally hundreds of bags, as many as needed. Here’s the comparison: Storing 21 separate items using Space Saving Bags, at their price of 19.95 (not including shipping and handling) for 7 bags, would cost $59.85. That’s before shipping and handling. With the Space Saver BagButton, you only need one, so for 21 separate items you have a total cost of less than $15. That’s including shipping and handling. That’s a total savings of almost $45. And the savings increase the more that is stored. The advantages are numerous. Keep winter clothes and blankets in a small, compressed space, keep out bugs and dirt, use for storage while moving, even camping. You can keep dirty clothes separate on a long trip instead of out in the open where they can begin to smell and take up space. It truly is a remarkable invention, and costs less than a storage bin. That’s why last year alone the Space Saving BagButton was featured in popular spots like IKEA TV, the authority in storage, Better Homes and Gardens, the magazines Which Caravan and Camping Magazine, and Australia’s National Magazine On the Road. So far 3.8 million people have discovered the Space BagButton. They not only saved time and space, they also saved a lot of money. BagButton can be purchased online at www.bagbutton.com a live video demonstration of the BagButton is also available at the site. Beltz & Ruth: Ready to Roll with #4LAW Rainer Agency has signed renowned law firm Beltz & Ruth on with their innovative marketing tool, the Mobilek Wireless code #4LAW. Beltz & Ruth is set to launch #4LAW mid-summer. Boston, MA, May 30, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Rainer Agency is pleased to announce that Steven C. Ruth of Beltz & Ruth has licensed the Mobilek Wireless code #4LAW, and that Attorney Ruth will be debuting the number at both his Tampa Bay and Minneapolis law firms mid-summer. #4LAW represents the newest era in mobilemarketing. A caller simply hits the pound sign on their cell phone, followed by the numbers 4-5-2-9, and they will immediately be connected with the lawyer who has licensed #4LAW in their area. In the case of Beltz & Ruth, this now means that over 6 million people in the Tampa Bay and Minneapolis area will now have an easy to recall number that will connect them with the Beltz & Ruth staff. Beltz & Ruth has championed for the rights of those wronged by large insurance companies and corporations for over 30 years, and know that making a law firm accessible to clients is the key to building the foundation for retaining clients. By signing on with the Rainer Agency and incorporating this number, Beltz & Ruth will give their already loyal clients another avenue by which to connect with them, and extend their reach towards new clients. Rainer Agency plans to continue with its campaign to license #4LAW nationwide, and has no plans of stopping with just 4-5-2-9. Rainer Agency has also provisioned the rights to other pound codes, and will continue to offer these exclusive pound codes nationwide. For more information, please contact Lyndsey Wallace at 617-447-4311. Cisco Works with Chengdu to Build Tianfu Smart+connected City Chengdu China, On May 20, 2010, the world's leading network solutions provider Cisco Systems in the US formally signed two MOU with Chengdu, to establish Tianfu Smart+Connected City project and increase collaboration with local educational institutions.. The newly established Cisco sales company will be located at Chengdu Tianfu Software Park, the biggest software park in China, the location will be the center of Localization operation of Cisco China. Chengdu, China, May 29, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Chuncheng Li, secretary of Chengdu Municipal Party Committee, Honglin Ge, Mayor of Chengdu, and Owen Chan, the Senior Vice President of Cisco, President and CEO of Cisco Greater China attended the ceremony and delivered speech. Mr. Owen Chan said, Chengdu, as the center of business, finance, science and technology, and a hub of transportation and communication in Southwest China, the abundant talent pool Chengdu has is the most important factor Cisco determined to settle down in Chengdu 1 year ago. Chengdu, one of the 11 national software bases in China, and also one of the fastest growing Software outsourcing cities in China, currently has up to 1.65 million technicians, and 130 000 software practitioners, according the a report released by Chengdu Tianfu Software Park Co., Ltd, the operator of Tianfu Software Park. In rent one year, a large number of international IT enterprises including Accenture, DHL, Maersk, Alibaba, Manulife, Amazon, Wipro etc. selected Chengdu to implant their back-offices or development centers to take advantage of the good talent pool and low operation costs. Ford to Announce Discontinuation of Mercury Brand; Edmunds.com Expects Ford to Keep Most Customers SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloomberg has reported that Ford will soon announce the discontinuation of the Mercury brand. When Mercury shuts down, Ford is likely to keep most of its customers, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “Mercury was launched in the 1930s, when Henry Ford’s son Edsel saw an opportunity to create an additional brand within the Ford hierarchy between the everyman Ford Deluxes and premium Lincoln Zephyrs” Edmunds.com’s cross-shopping analysis indicates that 46 percent of Mercury shoppers currently consider Ford vehicles, and that Chevrolet and Honda are also popular alternatives. “Shutting down Mercury eliminates a distraction. Mercury is a brand that has lost its meaning in the American automotive marketplace and it isn’t worth trying to change that,” stated Edmunds.com CEO Jeremy Anwyl. Mercury currently represents 5.6 percent of total Ford Motor Company sales. In April, the brand’s True Cost of IncentivesSM was approximately $3,326 per vehicle sold, compared with $3,172 for the Ford brand. “For years Ford executives have been asked why they keep Mercury, but they had been adamant about keeping the brand for reasons that are unclear and now, apparently, dismissible,” stated Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Michelle Krebs in her report for AutoObserver.com. “Clearly, it is more cost-effective to focus precious marketing dollars on fewer brands. Seemingly in preparation for this announcement, Ford had significantly cut back on Mercury marketing money of late.” “Like Plymouth and Oldsmobile, Mercury is a victim of both increased competition from outside its corporate parent and a lack of differentiation from within. Mercury products have been nothing more than modestly restyled Fords for decades, and that’s not how you build or maintain a brand,” commented Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Karl Brauer. “Mercury was launched in the 1930s, when Henry Ford’s son Edsel saw an opportunity to create an additional brand within the Ford hierarchy between the everyman Ford Deluxes and premium Lincoln Zephyrs,” recalled Edmunds’ InsideLine.com Editor Scott Oldham. “In the '50s, Mercury vehicles were renowned for style, performance and cutting-edge technology. A dash of glamour was added to the automaker's image when James Dean appeared onscreen in a Mercury car in the film Rebel Without A Cause.” A detailed history of Mercury can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/mercury/history.html. About Edmunds.com, Inc. (http://www.edmunds.com/help/about/index.html) Edmunds.com Inc. publishes four Web sites that empower, engage and educate automotive consumers, enthusiasts and insiders. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, launched in 1995 as the first automotive information Web site. Its mobile site, accessible from any smartphone at www.edmunds.com, makes car pricing and other research tools available for car shoppers at dealerships and otherwise on the go. InsideLine.com is the most-read automotive enthusiast Web site. Its mobile site, accessible from any smartphone at www.insideline.com, features the wireless Web’s highest quality car photos and videos. CarSpace is the most established automotive social networking Web site. AutoObserver.com provides insightful automotive industry commentary and analysis. Edmunds.com Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and maintains a satellite office in suburban Detroit. Follow Edmunds.com on Twitter @edmunds and fan Edmunds.com on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/edmunds. Telemundo Delivers Three Consecutive Months of Month-over-Month Growth among Adults 18-49 Telemundo Outperforms Telefutura During Critical May Sweeps and Season-To-Date Among Key Demos MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telemundo, a leading producer of high-quality content for Hispanics in the U.S. and audiences around the world, announced its May NTI results today. Telemundo is reporting its third consecutive month of month-over-month growth in Monday through Sunday prime through the May broadcast period to-date among Adults 18-49. In the May broadcast month-to-date results, Telemundo delivered 641,000 viewers among Adults 18-49 and nearly 1.1 million total viewers (Persons 2+) in Monday through Sunday prime. The network has delivered 672,000 Adults 18-49 and more than 1.1 million total viewers (Persons 2+) in Monday through Friday prime, outperforming Telefutura in both key day parts. Telemundo continues to garner strong ratings in the key female demographics in the May broadcast month. The network maintains significant leads over Telefutura among Women 18-49 (348,000) and 18-34 (191,000) in Monday through Friday prime with +25% and +22% advantages, respectively. In Monday through Sunday prime, the network averaged 306,000 viewers among Women 18-49, a +21% lead over Telefutura, and 171,000 viewers among Women 18-34, a +18% lead over Telefutura. Through the May sweep period, Telemundo delivered 672,000 Adults 18-49 and 1.1 million total viewers in Monday through Friday prime. In Monday through Sunday prime, the network averaged 638,000 viewers among Adults 18-49 and over 1 million total viewers (Persons 2+), outperforming Telefutura during the critical May sweeps month. Telemundo remains the #2 Spanish-language broadcast network this season during the 2009-2010 season in total viewers (Persons 2+), Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, Women 18-49, Women 18-34, Men 18-49 and Men 18-34 across all prime day parts. Original productions which aired during the 2009-2010 season include two that rank among the top 10 in Telemundo’s history. “Donde Esta Elisa” is averaging close to 900,000 viewers among Adults 18-49 and more than 1.4 million total viewers (Persons 2+) premiere-to-date, and “Mas Sabe el Diablo” averaged 714,000 Adults 18-49 and nearly 1.2 million total viewers (Persons 2+). Clark Philippines Names Top Three Restaurants in Clark Freeport Zone and Neighboring Angeles City Visitors to Clark Philippines and Angeles City no longer suffer from lack of choices for places to eat out or wine and dine. Clark Philippines reviewed over 50 establishments and came up with three top choices in guide to best restaurant in Clark Freeport. Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., May 23, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Clark Philippines lists Top Three Restaurants in the Clark Freeport Zone and Angeles City areas of Philippines Pampanga province. Clark Freeport is a bustling new cosmopolitan city complete with its own Clark International Airport. Topping the list is the famous fine-dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar located inside Mimosa Leisure Estate of Philippines Clark Freeport. Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar is already a popular Fine dining restaurant Philippines for Asian Tourist. Tourists looking for a place to eat, wine and dine or just to hangout for the evening enjoy the evening of good food and wine at Yats Restaurant. Wine lovers rejoice over the addition of a wine restaurant that serves great food that is sensitive to the enjoyment of fine wine, all this at Yats Restaurant and Wine Lounge. Wine lovers and gourmand foodies from Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Korea and Malaysia dine at Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar when they visit Philippines and bring home some rare vintage wines too. Yats Restaurant and Wine Lounge located in Clark Philippines, near Angeles City is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Yats Restaurant serves French and Italian Mediterranean cuisine. Compared to many fine-dining restaurants in Manila and hotel-based fine-dining outlets, prices at Yats Restaurant are very reasonable. Cuisine is French Mediterranean, with special menus offered frequently to highlight certain regions complete with wine pairings. Private dining areas are available for 4 to 40 people. Gourmet ingredients are flown in regularly directly through Clark International Airport, enabling this restaurant to offer an exciting menus that includes dishes of venison from New Zealand, Kangaroo fillet mignon from Australia, Wagyu steaks from U.S. and Australian, Crocodile from South Africa, pigeon from the famous southern region of China and lobsters from Boston just to name a few. World-class Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar is located in the heart of Pampanga’s Clark Freeport Zone, right at the center of Mimosa Leisure Estate. Yats Restaurant focuses on genuine classic French Mediterranean cuisine free of thrills and gimmicks but true to the standards expected of a fine-dining restaurant. The 2700-line wine list is well known to gourmands and wine connoisseurs for its breath of styles and regions as well as depth of vintages spanning over 100 years. It is also the first upscale restaurant to promote BYO (Bring Your Own wine with no corkage fee) one night a week. Yats Restaurant refutes the stigma that fine-dining is synonymous with over-pricing. At Yats, fine-dining is about a keen sense of value and quality as well as deep respect for every customer’s right to a memorable wine-and-dine evening. After all, money is just a part of what customers spend in a fine restaurant. It is their time and their expectations that deserves nothing but the best effort. Getting there Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant@Yats-International.com London Pub (045) 499-1177 0922-870-5176Clark Wine Center Manila Sales Office from Webmaster B.: I never suffered for lack of cuisine any place in the Philippines, Some of the best food in the world was available, and it looks like this tradition continues to this day. A Possible New Solution for Florida Homeowners in Distress With unemployment rates at high levels, many people in Florida and beyond are contemplating filing for bankruptcy or facing the prospect of losing their homes. May 23, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in the United States has been holding steady at 9.7 percent in 2010, after peaking at 10.1 percent in October 2009. In contrast, the unemployment rate in Florida is on the rise, reports the Sun Sentinel. In March 2010, unemployment rose to 12.3 percent, the highest since record-keeping began in 1970. This is an increase of 2.7 percentage points from the March 2009 rate. With unemployment rates at these levels, many people in Florida and beyond are contemplating filing for bankruptcy or facing the prospect of losing their homes. Bankruptcy for Homeowners In times of severe financial hardship, many homeowners are unable to afford their mortgage payments. Due to declining property values, homeowners are often also unable to sell their homes. Faced with these circumstances, more and more homeowners are allowing their homes to enter foreclosure and then looking for bankruptcy relief to discharge the potential deficiency that could result. A deficiency occurs when the mortgage company forecloses on the home and then sells it for less than the full amount the homeowner owes. In this case, the homeowner is liable to the mortgage company for the balance. By filing bankruptcy, the homeowner is able to discharge the personal liability for the deficiency balance. Depending on whether the homeowner has a reliable source of income and any substantial assets to protect, he or she may look for relief under chapter 7 or chapter 13. While chapter 7 bankruptcy provides the quintessential fresh start, chapter 13 bankruptcy offers homeowners a reset option. Some types of debts cannot be discharged depending on whether the debtor is filing under chapter 7 or 13. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, the homeowner keeps exempt property property that has been protected by law. Nonexempt assets are sold and the proceeds of the sale are used to pay creditors. Whether the home can be saved depends on the state homestead exemption amount and the current equity in the home. Article X, Section 4, of the Florida Constitution allows certain homesteads an unlimited homestead exemption. Pursuant to a recent bankruptcy case however, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Prevention Act (BAPCPA) may limit the exemption as it applies to recently acquired equity in the homestead. Personal property exemptions may allow debtors to keep a vehicle or other items; however, nonexempt property will be liquidated, or sold, to pay off debts. Following a chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debtor's dischargeable debts will be discharged, even though the proceeds of the liquidation will almost certainly not be sufficient to pay off the debts in full. Not all homeowners qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy In chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor is allowed to restructure certain debts and to keep some nonexempt property. The debtor negotiates a workable payment plan, usually three to five years, to pay off the restructured debts. Other nonexempt property is sold and the proceeds are used to pay off creditors. Upon completion of all payments required under the plan, the debtor's dischargeable debts are discharged. Under chapter 13, homeowners may be allowed to keep the homestead even if their equity exceeds the homestead exemption value, provided they can negotiate a payment plan with the lender. Short Sale Program The federal Foreclosure Alternative Program offers incentives to loan servicers and borrowers for completing a short sale rather than foreclosing on the home. A short sale occurs when the homeowner sells the home for less than the outstanding mortgage amount, but the lender has agreed to take the sale price in full satisfaction of the mortgage. Instead of focusing on keeping the homeowner in the home, this new program is aimed at expediting the owner's exit from the home, theoretically to save time and expense to the lender, loan servicer and borrower, and also to prevent empty foreclosed homes from further depressing neighborhood housing values. According to a recent New York Times article by David Streitfeld, more than five million households are behind in mortgage payments and at risk of foreclosure. The Foreclosure Alternative Program is designed to motivate all parties financially toward a short sale: Under the program, real estate agents determine the value of the home, which is not disclosed to the homeowner. If an offer is made on the property that is equal to or exceeds the value set by the agent, the lender must take it. Therefore this may not be a viable solution for homeowners with large second mortgages or home equity lines of credit; these homeowners would remain liable on any additional loans even after leaving their homes. Florida homeowners who have suffered a job loss or are falling behind on mortgage and other payments should contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney. A lawyer can explain bankruptcy and foreclosure, and discuss alternatives to both. Article provided by The Golden Law Group Visit us at www.brandonlawyer.com Tesla Roadster Makes First Appearance at Scottish Motorfair
Knockhill Debut Comes Weeks after Tesla’s Official Entry in the UK Racing Circuit and the First Roadster Delivery in Scotland May 19, 2010 03:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time - EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tesla Motors will debut this weekend at the Scottish Motorfair, where the award-wining Roadster will keep pace with a Formula 1 car and other supercars. “The Roadster is truly the only car that meets their needs, and they can start driving it today.” Held May 22-23 in Fife, the seventh annual Knockhill show in comes a month after the UK Motor Sport Association permitted electric vehicles to race in official competitions. The Tesla Roadster has already begun collecting trophies at prestigious UK circuits – and it will be the only zero-emission car at Knockhill that is already on sale and in production. Tesla, which has delivered cars to customers in 25 countries so far, is providing test drives to the media and to qualified prospective customers this weekend in Scotland – including those who reserved the Tesla Model S and those eager to “go electric” as soon as possible. “We hear every day from people who want to start accumulating zero-emission miles – but they don’t want to sacrifice performance and fun,” said Tesla UK sales manager and race car aficionado Gian Avignone, an Aberdeen native. “The Roadster is truly the only car that meets their needs, and they can start driving it today.” The Roadster accelerates faster than supercars that cost twice as much, yet it produces zero tailpipe emissions and is twice as energy efficient as leading hybrids. The Roadster, which consumes no oil whatsoever and plugs into conventional outlets throughout Europe, is the only sports car in the world that can be charged with solar, hydro or wind energy. Scotland is now home to its first Roadster! Tesla’s first appearance in Knockhill comes only weeks after Tesla delivered its first car to a customer in Scotland, who lives just east of Edinburgh. Scotland is an extraordinary model for renewable energy and a great place to demonstrate the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. Scotland has an abundance of hydro-electric schemes and already generates substantial wind power. It’s expected to be a 21st century leader of tidal and wave power development. Local companies that purchase a Roadster benefit from a 100 percent Writing Down Allowance, meaning they can deduct the price of the car from their taxable profits. The Roadster is the only sports car that has ever qualified for a such a tax incentive throughout the UK. About Tesla Tesla is the only automaker producing and selling highway-capable electric vehicles. With a relentless focus on customer service, Tesla sells cars directly to clients, both online and at 10 showrooms in Europe and North America. Tesla has already delivered cars in at least 25 countries and is considered the must-have car among Hollywood celebrities, European royalty and trendsetters worldwide. Advertising Age magazine recently named Tesla one of the year’s "hottest brands." Yahoo! to Acquire Associated Content Extending Leadership in Content With the Addition of 380,000 Contributors SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Associated Content Inc. This strategic move extends Yahoo’s ability to provide high quality, personally relevant content for the benefit of more than 600 million users as well as tens of thousands of advertisers. As Yahoo! enhances its social, mobile, local, and media offerings, the acquisition of Associated Content reinforces the company’s longstanding promise to offer the best of the Web — by combining Associated Content’s approximately 380,000 contributors who provide rich and varied content on a broad array of passion points, with Yahoo’s leadership in partnering with established content brands and the award-winning team of editors and experts from Yahoo!. “Combining our world-class editorial team with Associated Content’s makes this a game-changer,” said Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo! Inc. “Together, we’ll create more content around what we know our users care about, and open up new and creative avenues for advertisers to engage with consumers across our network. These are important aspects of building engaging consumer experiences on Yahoo!, and one of the reasons why we’re one of the most visited destinations online.” “The Associated Content team and our 380,000 contributors are looking forward to joining Yahoo! and to the opportunities that being part of a global Internet brand presents,” said Luke Beatty, Associated Content founder and president. “Combining our crowd sourced content with Yahoo!’s distribution, world class editorial team and online marketing leadership will accelerate our growth as we continue to leverage our best-of-breed platform to deliver high quality compelling content on more than 60,000 topics.” For advertisers, this deal will expand Yahoo! into more topic areas and real-time content generation. The combination promises to offer advertisers even more opportunities to engage groups of passionate consumers in ways they will find uniquely appealing to their interests and tastes. Having insight into user intent through its leading search products enables Yahoo! to identify topics important to advertisers and users. Yahoo! plans to use Associated Content to create content around those topics and leverage Associated Content to contribute content to existing media properties. Associated Content also provides more opportunities for Yahoo! to partner and collaborate with publishers who can help the company shape the tremendous variety of content coming in, into something bespoke and even more engaging. While current Associated Content content is U.S.-centric, Yahoo! expects to scale the platform globally. Associated Content was founded by Luke Beatty in Denver, Colorado, in 2004. Associated Content receives more than 16 million unique users per month (comScore) and the editorial staff reviews more than 50,000 pieces of content per month, including articles, images, audio and video. Yahoo! expects to complete this acquisition in the third quarter of 2010. Financial terms were not disclosed. Affiliated Physicians Announces Free Seasonal Flu Planning Webinar Due to an overwhelming response, Affiliated Physicians a national corporate healthcare service provider, will be offering it’s free Webinar again on June 9th, 2010. The Webinar will discuss what we learned from H1N1 and the 2009 flu season, as well as planning for the 2010 flu season. The Webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 2pm EST. New York, NY, May 18, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Key Topics will include: Registration if free, but seats are limited. To register or for more information, please visit www.affiliatedphysicians.net or call 212.935.8725, ext. 132. As a national corporate provider of seasonal flu vaccinations, Affiliated Physicians offers a unique perspective on H1N1 and seasonal flu. In 2009, they provided over 150,000 flu vaccinations to companies across the country. “We truly understand the impact the flu can have on companies,” states Andrew Shulman, COO at Affiliated Physicians. “Implementing a workplace seasonal flu vaccination program can save a company money and significantly reduce employee absences.” Since 1982, Affiliated Physicians has achieved widespread recognition as a provider of corporate health care services to companies across the nation. Offering a range of services from on-site flu vaccinations and wellness programs to complete executive physical exams, Affiliated Physicians provides personalized and flexible solutions to meet client needs. For more information, please visit www.affiliatedphysicians.net. Refinancing Home Mortgage Now Possible In Few Seconds Thanks To New Service 2010-05-17 14:24:42 (GMT)- Thanks to a newly launched service anyone looking for information on Home Mortgage Rates or a home equity loan rates only needs a few extra seconds and an internet connection. Finding out who offers the best rates which can be an extremely difficult thing to do. Knowing how to find information and the best deals you can get doesn’t take long now thanks to a brand new service available online. Refinancing Home Mortgage now only take few seconds or less to perform thanks to refinancinghomemortgagesite.com Finding the best home mortgage rates used to be a huge hassle for anyone looking for information on a home mortgage. Now if anyone wants to find out the most suitable home mortgage rate and deals offered, it only requires a few seconds through a newly launched refinancing home mortgage guide. The process works simply by selecting one of the offered deals available in your area. Users can find the home equity loan rates and home mortgage rates. Previous to this new guide anyone who wanted to learn more about a refinancing home mortgage had to hire a private consultant to get the details on the recommended options. This involved paying huge amounts to the contracted consultant and the information wasn’t even guaranteed to be accurate. The new information offered at RefinancingHomeMortgageSite.com is unique because it provides the information seeker with all the latest resources available on the internet. It finally makes fining the right home mortgage rates possible to do at home using this easy to navigate guide. For a long time the need to track down prank callers, threatening phone calls or just organizing messy address books was nearly impossible. Looking for home equity loan rates using nothing more than the yellow pages and praying that the corresponding number is there doesn’t work and calling 411 or the local phone company won’t necessarily work. The only alternative option left is to use the quick easy to use guide at China Copper Industry Exhibition in Guangzhou from 23rd - 26th June 2010
GUANGZHOU, CHINA, May 09, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- This event is organised by Julang Exhibition Company Ltd and will take place at the new China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex. The China Copper Industry Exhibition offers a chance to discover the latest developments and increase business opportunities within the copper industry in China. Every area related to the industry - sourcing, manufacturing, production and wholesale - will be covered at the exhibition. This year's China Copper Industry Exhibition is set to be the biggest yet and will see more stalls, more exhibits and more people attending. Buyers, suppliers and manufacturers will be coming from countries such as the UK, US, Germany, Japan, South Korea and India. The exhibition will also have stalls and displays on the use of copper in different sectors: copper in aerospace, energy, household appliances and technology industries are among the exhibits. The China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou is one of the most renowned and modern exhibition centres in China, and is the location for the country's biggest trade events. For those looking for a Guangzhou hotel close to the complex, there are plenty of options to choose from. Lek Boonlert, Head of Marketing at DirectRooms.com, said that "many business travellers come to Guangzhou for trade events, and the accommodation in the city is among the best you will find." The Copper Industry Exhibition is set to be a popular event, so booking accommodation early is advised. About DirectRooms DirectRooms an independent discount hotel Reservations Company based in Asia. Established and Online since 2000 with over 45,000 hotels worldwide. Captain Cash For Gold: Free Insurance Builds Trust and Business for Gold Buyer CaptainCashForGold.com Revolutionizes Industry with "Security-First" Model LAKEWOOD, NJ, April 28, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With a focus on honest and generous payouts, industry leader and pioneer Captain Cash For Gold finds that buying scrap gold is all the more lucrative when treating customers with respect that ensures repeat business. With several years' experience as an online gold buyer, CaptainCashForGold.com finds that by offering free insurance for valuables, the company is able to establish trust right away and distinguish itself from all the other jewelry buyers out there. Whether Selling Jewelry, Selling Gold, Selling Silver or Selling Platinum, customers no longer have to worry about transporting their valuables through the mail. CaptainCashForGold.com understands your concerns and therefore uses FedEx to transport all valuables. CaptainCashForGold.com also includes, as a standard, free insurance of up to $500USD. This means that if you are interested in selling jewelry, perhaps selling gold rings that are no longer being used or are even damaged, CaptainCashForGold.com will insure your property's safety while it is in transit to them for an evaluation. Upon a professional appraisal, CaptainCashForGold.com processes your payment within 24hrs. Moreover, you can even change your mind and request a refund within 12 days, and your valuables will be returned with no questions asked. "We find that the only thing giving people pause is this worried feeling about sending gold or silver or platinum out through the mail," says Sam, operations manager for CaptainCashForGold.com. "With this revolutionary offer, which has been a standard of ours ever since the beginning, people are assured that everything will go well, just as if they walked into a brick-and-mortar jewelry store themselves, only it's now a hundred times more convenient." Customers must agree, because CaptainCashForGold.com has been able to expand its operations almost immediately due to the onrush of interested consumers relieved to have finally found a cash for gold service that offers high payouts, immediate payouts, and free insurance for their valuables while in transit. About CaptainCashForGold.com www.CaptainCashForGold.com is a family-owned company that has specialized in buying scrap gold and jewelry for several years before launching their successful business online. An equal-opportunity employer with many a philanthropic interest in its community as expressed through charitable donations and scholarships over the years, CaptainCashForGold.com has a simple business model to share with the rest of the gold buying industry: honesty, generosity, and peace of mind for the largest payouts with the most convenient terms anywhere online or off. Goldman execs defend company
Goldman executives testified before lawmakers Tuesday regarding the financial crisis. Washington - (WiredPRNews.com)2010-04-28 10:39:20 (GMT) – Executives for Goldman Sachs testified before Congress on Tuesday, defending the company amid allegations of investment fraud. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), CEO Lloyd Blankfein and others denied wrongdoing in the national financial crisis, after a lawsuit was filed against the company by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Blankfein is quoted by the AP as stating during the hearing, “Unfortunately, the housing market went south very quickly… So people lost money in it.” The company executive further stated, “We do hundreds of thousands, if not millions of transactions a day, as a market maker.” As noted in the report, a bill has been put forth in Congress designed to implement stricter regulation of the financial industry. Democrats reportedly hoped more drive for the bill’s passage would be gained from the hearing; however Republicans have maintained efforts to block it from moving forward. Introducing Formula 420 the ALL Natural Cleaner
www.halfbakedgoods.net– No matter what you use your vaporizer for, sooner or later you are going to need to give it a thorough cleaning. You can get away with wiping certain parts down and rinsing others out for a while, but at some time you are going to have to give the whole thing a thorough cleaning. While there are several chemical cleaners on the market that will do the job, why introduce chemicals into your natural environment? Half Baked Goods presents Formula 420 an all natural cleaning alternative for you to use in place of those nasty chemical cleaners. Not everyone believes in using harsh chemical cleaners to clean out their tubing, vaporizers, pipes and glass wear. If you are going to be inhaling something that is very natural, the last thing you could possibly want is to also be inhaling the leftover chemicals from the last time you deep cleaned. For this reason Half Baked Goods has begun carrying Formula 420 as you will find nothing besides all natural ingredients in each bottle. Formula 420 is the first cleaner of its kind that can clean glass, brass, Pyrex and steel equally well yet is fully biodegradable and earth friendly. While others have tried to imitate this fantastic product none have ever come close and Half Baked Goods is proud to be able to add this amazing cleaner to their line of vaporizers and aroma therapy products. About Half Baked Goods: Half Baked Goods first opened their virtual doors in 1998 as an alternative for those who were having problems finding a reputable head/smoke shop in their hometown. The idea was to assemble a collection of the best names in vaporizers, and smoke supplies all on one site where the discerning customer could shop with complete discretion and know that he was getting the best product at excellent prices. For More Information: http://www.halfbakedgoods.net/ ARAG and Drake University Law School Plan Special Events for Law Day 2010 The Theme for This Year’s Observance, “Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges,” Is an Appropriate Topic Given the Concerns Some Consumers Have About Protecting Personal Rights in an Era of Instant Access and Sharing of Information DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARAG®, a global leader of legal insurance, in partnership with Drake University Law School, is sponsoring educational and networking events for students, legal professionals and the community to celebrate Law Day 2010 on May 1. “We appreciate the level of commitment shown by ARAG in its efforts on behalf of Drake and the community.” Ann Cosimano, General Counsel at ARAG, says, “The Law Day related activities provide law students an opportunity to meet legal professionals and hear their life experiences regarding the rewards and challenges of a legal career, get advice on incorporating social media into marketing strategies, and learn about available resources to get started in a legal practice.” ARAG is sponsoring the annual Court to Court 5K Run and Walk to benefit Iowa Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income Iowans, and is co-sponsoring Drake Law School’s Small Firm Networking Event and Starting Your Own Law Firm panel. “Our association with ARAG allows Drake law students to enrich their educational experience and gain valuable insight about future careers in the legal profession,” says Trisha Fillbach, Director of Career Development at Drake Law School. “We appreciate the level of commitment shown by ARAG in its efforts on behalf of Drake and the community.” The American Bar Association describes Law Day as a time for Americans to reflect on the rule of law, the foundations of our legal system and the history of the U.S. judicial system, and to consider its future in a rapidly changing world. Cosimano says, “The theme for this year’s Law Day observance, ‘Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges,’ is an appropriate topic given the concerns some consumers have about protecting personal rights in an era of instant access and sharing of information.” Drake Law School [www.law.drake.edu] combines a rich history and tradition with the latest technology and an innovative curriculum, including the nation’s only first-year trial practicum. As Des Moines’ only law school, Drake provides a unique educational and practical learning experience through modern facilities, a top-ranked legal clinic and an exceptional relationship with the bench and bar. ARAG [www.ARAGgroup.com] has an international premium base of almost $2 billion and protects 15.5 million individuals and their families – worldwide. ARAG offers comprehensive legal insurance plans that provide a smart and trusted path for resolving legal issues. This enables people to protect their families, finances and futures. Leading Sales Outsourcing Company Hiring - Emphasizes Employee Benefits
Netpique, a sales outsourcing solutions provider, announced that despite U.S. domestic employment rates, they are hiring and offering competitive employee benefits, salaries and commission opportunities. PALM COAST, FL, April 26, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Netpique, a leading sales outsourcing company based in Palm Coast, Florida, reveals growth for 2010, and is hiring in locations across the country, offering competitive employee benefits, salaries and commission opportunities. "Netpique is proud to offer sales management solutions with opportunity for advancement and an exciting work environment," Director of Recruiting, Debbie Norton, said. "Our sales training program is what sets us apart from the competition and we value the importance of compensation for our top-notch employees." In today's competitive environment, Netpique realizes that well-trained sales representatives better understand organization goals, company product lines and implementation cycles. Along with this, employees typically enjoy greater job satisfaction, which translates to exceeded goals and lower turnover. The Netpique customized sales training methodology is a process that requires close collaboration with clients to develop a sustainable sales strategy that will successfully target the right territories and motivate the sales force to excellence. Employees at Netpique strive to reveal cutting-edge industry trends and practices. The work environment emphasizes the importance of career development; Netpique ensures employees receive competitive salaries, benefits and commission opportunities. "We incentivize all personnel so every employee has a stake to work harder for the betterment of our clients," Norton said. "We have created a corporate culture that gives each employee financial stability coupled with the ability to rapidly grow and advance into other leadership roles within Netpique. Imagine becoming a sales rep at Netpique and within two years working your way up to being a manager for one of our programs. This type of advancement and opportunity happens repeatedly as we grow." Netpique has more than 20 years of experience in sales outsourcing, and designing and delivering formal sales training. If you are looking to join an exciting, fast growing company, Netpique has career opportunities for you .For more information about Netpique and job opportunities, visit www.netpique.com. About Netpique Find out more at Employment Law News: Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment for an employer in a discrimination case. Jackson v. Cal-W. Packaging Corp., No. 09-20411 (5th Cir. March 2, 2010), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/09/09-20411-CV0.wpd.pdf. The plaintiff sued his former employer for age discrimination after allegedly being fired for non-compliance with the company’s sexual harassment policy. The employer moved for summary judgment. The plaintiff asserted that a factual issue existed as to whether the employer’s stated reason for the discharge was pretextual because, among other things, a supervisor referred to the plaintiff as an “old, gray-haired fart.” The lower court granted summary judgment, and the plaintiff appealed. The Court explained that comments are only evidence of discrimination if the comments are: (1) related to the plaintiff’s protected class; (2) proximate in time to the adverse employment decision (here, the termination); (3) made by a person with authority over the adverse employment decision; and (4) related to the adverse employment decision. Comments that do not meet this standard are considered “stray remarks” and are insufficient to defeat summary judgment. Here, the comment was made about a year before the termination and appeared unrelated to the termination. Thus, alone, this comment was insufficient to establish a triable issue of fact as to pretext. The Court affirmed the summary judgment. To speak to a Dallas discrimination and retaliation lawyer, please contact the Texas employment law lawyers at Clouse Dunn Khoshbin LLP at info@cdklawyers.com. Retailer accused of stealing handbag designs Coach has filed a lawsuit against Sam Moon Trading Company to stop the sale of knockoff handbags that allegedly display the manufacturer’s designs. Dallas (WiredPRNews.com) – A major Dallas based handbag retailer has been accused of stealing the purse designs of a popular manufacturer’s brand. As reported by WFAA-TV, Coach has taken legal action against Sam Moon Trading Company, citing theft of its designs for knockoffs sold by the retailer. Victor Johnson, an attorney for Coach, is quoted in the report as stating of the lawsuit attempting to stop the sale of the purses in question, “There are significant trademark rights that Coach has — beyond just the name of its brand — including the design and the powdered work in the products themselves.” Sam Moon vice president Daniel Moon is further quoted in the report as stating of the allegations, “We still have not been served nor have seen the lawsuit… But we are confident that we do not sell any merchandise that infringes on Coach’s trademark.” Venture capitalists eye Facebook veterans Venture capitalists are reportedly paying attention to start-up companies of former Facebook employees. San Francisco (WiredPRNews.com)2010-04-06 18:50:41 (GMT) ( – Venture capitalists are reportedly eyeing the start-up ventures of former Facebook employees. As reported by Reuters, the wait for possible hints of a future public offering of Facebook shares has many looking for opportunities via other avenues, such as these start-up companies, as they search for the Internet’s next big thing. Nick Sturiale, a general partner at JAFCO Ventures, is quoted by Reuters as stating of the focus on Facebook alumni, “Any entrepreneur spinning out of Facebook is going to get attention… They’re at the vanguard of how the Web is emerging.” As noted in the report, Facebook is deemed the number one social network online in the world, and boasts approximaltely 400 million users across the globe. The company has not made an announcement of plans for an IPO to date. McQueen death leaves questions about brand’s future Many question who will succeed Alexander McQueen after his sudden death. Rome 2010-02-16 04:45:37 (GMT)(WiredPRNews.com) – Many are questioning the fate of the late designer Alexander McQueen’s brand following his sudden death. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), some have expressed doubts about his company being able to continue to thrive without his direct influence. British fashion editor Jessica Brown is quoted by the AP as stating of McQueen’s work, “It is a very powerful brand, but it’s almost impossible to separate him from it… Creating those show-stopping pieces — there isn’t anyone who does that. And he has exceptional skills as a cutter, because of his background in tailoring.” As noted in the report, some brands such as that of Gianni Versace have continued to do well following the death of their designers. McQueen is quoted by the AP as stating in a prior interview of hopes that his legacy will continue after his death, “When I’m dead, hopefully this house will still be going.” Beijing Options and Futures Exchange’s Next-Generation Trading Floor Goes Live Beijing Options and Futures Exchange’s Next-Generation Trading Floor Goes Live “We’re creating an environment where traders can serve customers in multiple markets and multiple asset classes – more efficiently and effectively – right from the BOFX trading floor,” said BOFX Chief Operating Officer Michael Hooij “Our member firms see this as an opportunity to integrate their off-floor and on-floor operations, and locate them at the central point of liquidity and price discovery.” New Network Supports CTA Firms’ Own Trading Applications, plus BOFX trader Systems The transformation provides modern, seated workspaces with room for multiple computer screens, to replace crowded, wooden booths where traders and their assistants stand elbow to elbow. The project also includes a new, more robust network that supports the member firms’ own trading applications as well as BOFX trader applications. This enables the firms to use the same systems and personnel on and off the trading floor. The trader workspaces along the two longest walls of the BOFX trading floor’s main room – the east and west walls – are being renovated in phases that began in July 2009 and will conclude at the end of 2010. The project will result in approximately 200 individual trader stations. The design, uses sleek, curved, translucent glass walls and new lighting to brighten the room and recapture the marble walls and original windows that were obscured earlier. The project also includes streamlining the large, circular desks throughout the trading floor where the designated market makers are located, as well as updating the electronic wallboards into color, high-definition, flexible-content displays. Economic Indicators Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM New orders for manufactured goods in February increased $2.1 billion or 0.6 percent to $383.5 billion. Quarterly Financial Report - Retail Trade Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM After-tax profits for retail corporations with assets greater than $50 million averaged 3.0 cents per dollar of sales for the fourth quarter 2009 (the 3 months ending Jan. 31, 2010), up 0.7 (+/- 0.1) cents from the after-tax profits average of 2.3 cents for the third quarter 2009 (the 3 months ending Oct. 31, 2009). New Home Sales Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM Sales of new one-family houses in February 2010 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 308,000. This is 2.2% below the revised January 2010 estimate of 315,000. Housing Starts/Building Permits Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM Privately-owned housing starts in February 2010 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 575,000. This is 5.9 percent below the revised January 2010 estimate of 611,000. Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM New orders for manufactured durable goods in February increased $0.9 billion or 0.5 percent to $178.1 billion. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM The Nation's international trade deficit decreased to $37.3 billion in January 2010 from $39.9 billion (revised) in December 2009, as imports decreased more than exports. Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM Homeownership Rate (HR) Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:08:32 PM January 2010 sales of merchant wholesalers were $346.7 billion, up 1.3 percent (+/-0.9%) from last month. End-of-month inventories were $382.2 billion, down 0.2 percent (+/-0.4%) from last month. Cellport Marks 15th Anniversary of Its Invention of Internet-Connected Vehicle BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When automotive communications pioneer Cellport Systems invented the first Internet-connected vehicle in 1995, few people understood the convenience and efficiency made possible by the company’s revolutionary technology breakthrough. “The Mercedes Benz prototype, built with Cellport’s innovative vehicle server products, opened our eyes to the vast opportunities of leveraging Internet technology-based applications for automotive use” Today, Cellport’s patented Internet-connected vehicle technologies are the backbone of many mobile Telematics solutions. Popular new automotive applications, such as Google search and downloading directions/music to the vehicle, use Internet connectivity for ease, simplicity and cost savings. “Our cutting-edge research and development in connected vehicles enabled us to secure five foundational patents which comprise our Mobile Network Technology portfolio,” said Pat Kennedy, Cellport founder and CEO. “These five patents now have over 660 forward citations for an 11:1 forward-to-backward citation ratio; putting the portfolio into a highly distinguished class.” Cellport has been developing and patenting Mobile Networking Technologies since 1993 and the portfolio is the fundamental building block in today’s Internet-connected vehicle applications. Dr. Axel Fuchs, founder of Inventero, was a senior researcher at Daimler AG (DAI) in the mid-1990s when he discovered Cellport’s Mobile Network Technologies. “The Mercedes Benz prototype, built with Cellport’s innovative vehicle server products, opened our eyes to the vast opportunities of leveraging Internet technology-based applications for automotive use,” said Dr. Fuchs. “This technology is now being deployed by nearly a dozen vehicle producers around the world.” For nearly 20 years, Cellport’s focus on automotive communications research, coupled with its open licensing model, has enabled producers and consumers to benefit from the advanced capabilities provided by an Internet-connected vehicle. Early Cellport investors, including AT&T Wireless, Cisco Systems and Omron Corporation - Japan, helped fund the company’s innovations and patent successes. Today, Cellport continues to advance research in the wireless and vehicle markets; having licensed its technology over the past decade to nearly a dozen firms including Motorola, Continental AG and Harman International. These companies, and others, have produced systems for over twenty million vehicles using Cellport’s patent portfolios. About Cellport Systems Founded in 1993, Cellport creates worldwide automotive communications (Telematics systems) patent portfolios; connecting embedded wireless phones and hand-held devices to vehicle electronics. Cellport Systems is privately held and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA. www.cellport.com Research and Markets: Global Hybrid Cars - The Next Big Thing DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cab293/global_hybrid_cars) has announced the addition of the "Global Hybrid Cars - The Next Big Thing" report to their offering. “Global Hybrid Cars - The Next Big Thing” With the rapidly growing concern over carbon emissions in the environment paired with highly volatile fuel prices, the hybrid car industry is rising steeply. The hybrid car offers more benefits over other conventional cars, such as fuel efficiency, better reliability, low cost per mile, and environmental benefits, and that will drive the future of the hybrid car industry. The global automobile players are investing largely in the development of technologically advanced and better alternative fuel vehicles. The concept of hybrids emerged as the most feasible solutions to this environmental concern and is now a growing craze among the major car producers. Currently, the US dominates hybrid car sales, Japan and Europe being the followers. While initially perceived as unnecessary due to the low cost of gasoline, worldwide increases in the price of petroleum caused many automakers to release hybrids in the late 2000s. They are now perceived as the most promising segment of the automotive market of the future. Many of the major car producers of the world are present in the global hybrid car industry with Toyota and Honda topping the list of global car makers, and many more are in the queue to enter the market. Worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles produced by Toyota have already reached the 2 million mark, with hybrids sold in 50 countries. The industry is expecting much more investment in the near future. The size of the market has been growing and the car manufacturers who are targeting this market are further accelerating their development strategies. Ford Motor Company has recently revealed its aggressive electric vehicle plans to invest an additional $450 million, paving the way to build a next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle in Michigan beginning in 2012. Fords hybrid sales for 2009 were up by 67 percent over the same period in the previous year. Scope of the report: Chapter 1: Hybrid car segment is currently an explorable segment of the automotive industry. Almost all of the big giants of the automotive industry like GM, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Honda and Hyundai, are involved in hybrid cars manufacturing, with Toyota being the list-topper. The major economies where these giants are playing include United States, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom and Netherlands. United States currently is the most active region in hybrid cars sales. By January 2010, the sales figure of hybrid cars in U.S. has already crossed the 2 million mark. This chapter of the report identifies the major players of the industry and the major geographies where the industry is doing well. The industry focus section gives an information regarding the main focus of the players out of fossil fuel based cars and hybrid cars. Geography wise industry analysis has been provided in detail, identifying the most active geography in the industry. Chapter 2: The Segmental analysis chapter studies in detail, all the segments of the industry on the basis of drivetrain structure, the degree of hybridization and the source of power used by the hybrid car. This will help in understanding the industry in a better manner and knowing the different kinds of power sources being used by the industry. Chapter 3: The introduction of the concept of Hybrid cars was one of the initiatives to follow up with the Kyoto Protocol in order reduces carbon emissions in the environment. But many other factors are supporting the industry including the cost efficiency, saving fossil fuels, better performance of hybrid cars as compared with other cars, subsidies and other tax exemptions provided by the government, prevention of environmental pollution and better reliability of hybrid cars. This chapter covers all those supporting factors in brief which are backing up the hybrid concept. Chapter 4: Along with a lot many supporting factors, there are a few challenges also which the hybrid car industry is currently facing, including, the high initial costs, low awareness of the concept among the people and the availability of many other substitute cars like electric cars and bio-fuel cars. Chapter 5: The chapter gives a detailed analysis of the most popular hybrid car model, the most popular hybrid car manufacturer and the regions covered by the player. This analysis will provide the reader with the most explored and the most potential segment as well as the region of the Global Hybrid car industry. This segment will also provide information on the pricing range of all the segments of the industry, including, segments on the basis of drivetrain structure, segments on the basis of the degree of hybridization and the segments on the basis of source of power used by the hybrid car, which will in turn help in identifying the hybrid structure being used by the most economical hybrid car model of the industry. This report can be delivered in 3 business days. Key Topics Covered: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1.1 Major players 1.2 Industry Focus 1.3 Industry Analysis - by Geography 2. SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS 2.1 By Drive-train structure 2.2 By Hybridization degree 2.3 By Power source 3. FACTORS BACKING-UP HYBRID CAR CONCEPT 3.1 Kyoto Treaty follow-up 3.2 Low cost per mile 3.3 Environmental Impact 3.4 More reliable than electric cars 3.5 Less dependency on fossil fuels 3.6 Better performance 3.7 Government incentives 4. INDUSTRY CHALLENGES 4.1 Higher purchasing costs / showroom costs 4.2 Low Awareness 4.3 Popularity of substitutes 5. ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION Companies Mentioned: For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cab293/global_hybrid_cars Yahoo! to Acquire Citizen Sports Strengthens Social Strategy by Combining the Power of the No. 1 Online Sports Destination with the Web's Most Popular Social Sports Company SUNNYVALE, Calif., Mar 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As part of its ongoing commitment to be the center of people's online lives, Yahoo Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Citizen Sports (www.citizensports.com), a company that brings the world of sports to fans' favorite social networking sites and mobile devices through innovative applications. This acquisition will strengthen Yahoo!'s social strategy of enriching, aggregating and distributing social content from across the entire Web, and offering a highly customizable social experience. "Yahoo! is in a unique position to combine our deep expertise in content and aggregation technology to offer a highly personalized social experience," said Bryan Lamkin, senior vice president, Consumer Products Group, Yahoo!. "Sports has been among the earliest online categories to experience rapid social proliferation, and the combination of Citizen Sports leading products with our world-class sports experience on Yahoo! Sports is a win-win for sports fans globally." Millions of people across the globe use Citizen Sports' array of social and mobile products to play fantasy sports, fill out brackets, check live scores and read up-to-the minute news on sports including football, hockey, soccer, baseball, racing, rugby, hockey and cricket. Yahoo! Sports' content will be integrated into these products, creating a seamless experience for sports fans wherever they are. On Yahoo! Sports, users will be able to broadcast their allegiances, create or join a conversation with friends and fans and cheer for their teams through Citizen Sports' applications. This integration will further transform Yahoo! into a more personally relevant experience, drive deeper user engagement and create opportunities for advertisers to interact with audiences in new environments. As the #1 destination for online Sports with more than 39 million monthly unique users in the U.S.*, Yahoo! Sports provides people with the most timely, relevant and comprehensive sports news, information and programming. Citizen Sports' network of popular applications for Facebook, MySpace, hi5, iPhone and Android span professional, college and high school sports. "Citizen Sports was founded with the intent to enable fans to access news, scores and fantasy games on the platform of their choice," said Mike Kerns, founder and CEO of Citizen Sports. "We look forward to becoming a part of Yahoo! and bringing our social experiences to their 600 million users around the globe." Citizen Sports was founded by Mike Kerns and Jeff Ma in 2004. Since then the company has brought together millions of sports fans from around the world to enjoy sports and connect with their friends. Citizen Sports is based in San Francisco. Yahoo! expects to complete this acquisition in the second quarter of 2010. Financial terms were not disclosed. * February 2010, comScore, U.S.
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