For stocks, earnings may offset jobs (Reuters)

Reuters - Should earnings keep beating analysts'
forecasts next week, they are likely to be the big prop for
stocks even if economic data such as Friday's April payrolls
data turns out to be a disappointment.



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APM Risk Level 2 Exam

Professional Risk Management is a key competence for project-based organisations. This 2- day event gives project and risk managers the opportunity to gain recognition as an experienced risk practitioner. It will prepare candidates for the APM�s Level 2 Certificate in Risk Management and present the opportunity to sit the exam.



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APM Risk Level 2 Workshop

Professional Risk Management is a key competence for project-based organisations. This 2- day event gives project and risk managers the opportunity to gain recognition as an experienced risk practitioner. It will prepare candidates for the APM�s Level 2 Certificate in Risk Management and present the opportunity to sit the exam.



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APM Risk Level 1 Exam

Risk Management is recognised as a key competence by delivery based organisations. Professional credentials have become increasingly more important, so individuals and organisations alike are now seeking formal demonstration of these credentials through accredited examinations. This 1-day event prepares candidates for the APM�s Level 1 Certificate in Risk Management and presents the opportunity to sit the exam.



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APM Risk Level 1 Workshop

All projects contain risks and the effective management of risk can have a significant impact on the success of projects. This 2-day course follows the latest edition of the APM�s PRAM Guide and provides an opportunity to take the subject beyond the level of the APMP and to achieve a Level 1 Certificate in Risk Management on successful completion of the 1 hour multiple choice exam.



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APMP Exam Preparation Workshop

The 3-day residential assessment centre provides an opportunity for practising project managers who wish to enhance their professional status by undertaking the APM Practitioner Qualification. The assessment centre tests many aspects of the project management rolewith particular emphasis on the application of theories and processes in practical situations with the ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team achievements. The assessment centre uses practical exercises, case studies, essays, presentations and interviews to establish a profile of the candidate and to identify strengths and weaknesses to assist with personal development.



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APM Practitioner Qualification Assessment Centre

This 2-day workshop is designed to prepare delegates as candidates for the APM Practitioner Qualification assessment centre. It provides information on pre-requisites and allows delegates to participate in activities similar to those by which they will be assessed.



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APM Practitioner Qualification Preparation Workshop

Project Management is recognised as a key competence by delivery based organisations. Professional credentials have become increasingly more important to project management staff. Individuals and organisations alike are now seeking formal demonstration of these credentials
through accredited examinations.

This 2-day training event prepares candidates for the widely recognised and well-established APMP qualification - the foundation level, knowledge-based examination offered by the UK Association for Project Management. A revision pack is provided to assist workshop attendees.



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Complete Project Management Course plus APMP Exam

The dynamic and transient nature of projects and the need for pro-active management of a group of people who may never have met before, may never work together again and yet are asked to perform well immediately is a source of constant challenge and concern. This 5-day event has been developed to make exercising the discipline of project management a little easier. The CPMC also includes the APM�s foundation level knowledge based exam; the APMP on the 5th day. A structured pre-reading pack is provided to assist the preparation process.



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APM Introductory Certificate including Exam

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management (ICPM) is the entry level qualification from the Association of Project Management. It is ideal for those looking to gain an understanding of basic project management principles, or those interested in embarking on a successful and challenging project management career.



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<strong>Shows Through The Eyes of a Sales Professional</strong>

Face-to-face contact is more important than ever in today&rsquo;s business ever changing business environment because, among other things:
<ul><li>Most products, services and solutions are perceived as commodities</li><li>Mergers and acquisitions which have:<ul><li>Customers wondering &ldquo;Who am I doing business with anyway&hellip;&rdquo;</li><li>Employees wondering if they have a job, and how to best do it</li></ul></li><li>Most customers can&rsquo;t define their best suppliers&rsquo; current capabilities</li><li>Most employees can&rsquo;t properly answer the question &ldquo;Tell me a little bit about your company...&rdquo;</li></ul> When you combine these points (and the many others that can be made about our evolving global business environment), it&rsquo;s no wonder that salespeople are stereotyped as disliking shows. The stereotype conveys, among other things, salespeople don&rsquo;t:
<ul><li>Want to be at the show or event because it&rsquo;s a waste of time;</li><li>Have time to staff an exhibit and do all of the other things that need to be done;</li><li>Want to invite their customers because their competitors will be there; and </li><li>Ever get any good leads (in their territory).</li></ul>
Like most stereotypes, this one isn&rsquo;t necessarily true. More and more, salespeople and sales managers are recognizing that shows and events have evolved from marketing events into marketing and sales events and are the one and only time many prospects and customers will ever have face-to-face contact with anyone from your company. Shows and events as sales activities are, more than ever, the most cost-effective and time-efficient way to:
<ul><li>Create sales opportunities with both existing and new customers;</li><li>Diff ..



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<strong>What is the Right Value Proposition?</strong>

In every workshop I conduct you’ll here me say “Find out about them (the buyer) before you tell them about you (the seller).”

It might be a workshop for exhibit managers on how to play a more of a strategic role; or a negotiating skills workshop for professional salespeople; or it might be a program for exhibit workers on how to conduct show floor interactions. It really doesn’t matter which workshop it is because the quote – and more importantly its meaning – are universally true.

If you find out about the buyer – who they are, what they’re trying to accomplish, what’s important and why it’s important etc. you’ll have a much better idea of what to tell them about you, your show and event program or company, your capabilities, the solutions you sell – in other words, your value proposition.

Selling isn’t telling. It’s probing and listening and developing at least a preliminary understanding if not insight into what’s important to the customer – what’s of value – before you convey your value proposition. If you convey your value proposition before you know what’s important to your customer, you run the risk of jeopardizing your competitive posture. Why? Because your customer might respond to your value proposition by saying<blockquote>Thanks for sharing that – but I have to tell you – that’s really not important to me.</blockquote>If this happens, you’ve dug yourself a hole that would be pretty difficult to get out of. One of the most difficult lessons for all of us to learn is that we don’t define value. Our internal and external customers do.

Each of us has a professional responsibility to educate and inform our customers about the options that exist to meet their needs, solve their problems or help them accomplish their goals. Each of us also has an obligation to explain the pros and cons of each ..



Source: http://www.buildyourownbusiness.biz

Foreign tourist arrivals in first quarter 2007 up 12 pct

The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia during the first quarter in 2007 reached 989,492 or up by 12.65 percent compared to that in the same period last year, an official said.



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Malaysian investor wants to invest in CPO production in S Sumatra

HDZ Biodiesel Corporation Sdn Bhd of Malaysia wished to invest US$50 million to US$60 million in oil palm plantations in South Sumatra, a Malaysian official said.



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Magic Hat Beer

Shelftalker for Magic Hat beer from Burlington, Vermont. Talker has these tasting notes: "Pair with: General (Salad) | Glassware: Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler), Mug (or Seidel, Stein)

82 = "Good Call" / 04-27-2007 - Learn more about this beer and style @ BeerAdvocate.com"

Talker created by BeerAdvocate.com.



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Troegs Rugged Tail

Shelftalker for Troegs Rugged Tail Nut Brown Ale beer from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Talker includes label and bottle images and these tasting notes: "A velvety smooth taste and subtle chocolate note. The lower alcohol content and subtle hoppiness make it the perfect beer to enjoy during the day and into the night." 1-up PDF. Provided by Kysela et Fils.



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Troegs Hopback Amber

Shelftalker for Troegs Brewery Hopback Amber beer from Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Talker includes label and bottle images and these tasting notes: "Bold and spicy aromas with a slight floral character. Balanced with caramel malt, this well-rounded amber ale has an upfront floral spice that builds with a flush of sweetness." 1-up PDF provided by Kysela Pere et Fils, Ltd.



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The Power Of Words In Marketing

Now that I have explained why it is important to be a leader when marketing online, let’s take a closer look at what that means when you’re communicating to your prospects and customers.
Studies have shown that magazine ads lose their effectiveness after 90 days and the average person forgets almost 80 percent of what they’ve [...]



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Can You Really Make A Million Dollars?

Today we’re going to discuss how you can achieve the benchmark of most online marketers - making a million dollars a year.
Does that sound like alot hype? Well, it is.
You see hundreds of ads online promising to help you make thousands every month…
Can they really deliver on that promise?
Perhaps. The point is that there is [...]



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Cashier Fired for Flashing Bra Claims Sex Discrimination

(4/27) A Missouri company employed one woman in an all-male lumberyard. One day her co-workers taunted her until she flashed her bra. She was fired; the men went without discipline. She sued.



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Uniteam International Is Awarded A New Medical Contract With The Rumanian Army

Uniteam International have signed a € 13.000.000 contract to the Rumanian Army of a turn key Role 2 mobile hospital based on tents and containers.



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Dollar hits record low vs euro on GDP (Reuters)

Reuters - The dollar slumped to a record low
against the euro on Friday after the weakest reading on U.S.
economic growth in four years, but later pared its losses in a
technical rebound.



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Las Rocas Garnacha

Shelftalker for Las Rocas Garnacha red wine from Calatayud, Spain. Talker includes label and two reviews. First review has tasting notes from The Baltimore Sun: "an incredible value ... Imagine a cross between a fine Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a good California Zinfandel. It's smooth, ripe and earthy." Also includes 89-point rating from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar and excerpt stating that it is an "Exceptional Value ..."
4-up MS Word document, provided by the importer Polaner Selections.



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Domaine Girard Sancerre

Shelftalker for Domaine Girard Sancerre "La Garenne" white wine from the Loire Valley, France. Talker includes color label and these tasting notes: "Everything you are looking for in a Sancerre: it's bright, lively, pleasantly aromatic, and has a zippy acidity! Yum!" 4-up MS Word format. Provided by the importer Polaner Selections.



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Powers Winery Merlot

Shelftalker for Powers Winery Merlot red wine from Columbia Valley, Washington State. Talker includes color label image and these tasting notes: "From Washington's Columbia Valley. Flavors of blackberry, red raspberry, and black cherry dominate the surprisingly full mouth feel, with sweet black currant as a compliment." 4-up MS Word document provided by Polaner Selections.



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EFJI Voice Security Subsidiary Announces New Radio Management Software Transcrypt’s TEC Monitors Radio Communications

EFJ, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFJI) announced that its Transcrypt International subsidiary has launched Transcrypt's user-friendly Tactical Encryption Controller (TEC) software — an effective monitoring solution for both large and small radio systems, allowing users to efficiently manage an entire fleet of radios.



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Uniteam International builds Civilian Police Stations in Darfur, Sudan

In 2005 Uniteam International signed a contract with the African Union for the construction of 30 Civilian Police Stations in Darfur.



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Wall St pauses for breath (FT.com)

FT.com - US stocks drifted in and out of positive territory on Thursday as investors paused for breath after a record-breaking rally on Wednesday.



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Congress Sends Minimum Wage Increase to Bush ... But

(4/27) Congress has approved raising the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour over a period of 26 months, but the legislation is attached to a bill that President Bush has already said that he will veto.



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New Hampshire Minimum Wage to Increase

(4/27) The New Hampshire Senate has joined the House in approving legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage to $7.25 per hour over the next 16 months, sending the bill to Governor John Lynch, who says he looks forward to signing the increase into law.



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Nintendo op profit up 150 pct to record US$1.9 bln

Japanese video game giant Nintendo Co. (TSE:7974) reported that group operating profit surged 150 per cent to a record 226 billion yen (US$1.9 billion) in the year ended March 31 on strong sales of DS series hand-held video game systems and Wii full-sized consoles.



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Chang`an Ford Mazda engine plant begins production

US carmaker Ford Motor Co's US$312.5 million engine plant with its Japanese unit, Mazda Motor Co (TSE:7261), and Chinese partner Chang'an Motor Corp has kicked off production in Nanjing, capital city of East China's Jiangsu Province.



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Resurgent PC business lifts Toshiba`s op profit 7 pct

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba Corp. (TSE:6502) on Thursday reported a group operating profit of 258.4 billion yen (US$2.16 billion) for the year ended March 31, up 7 per cent, with a sharp improvement in its personal computer business helping to offset eroding profitability of the flash memory segment.



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China Molydenum shares prove popular in Hong Kong debut

Shares of China Molybdenum (SEHK:3993) surged 60 per cent on its trading debut in Hong Kong Thursday, making it one of the largest first-day gainers of the year.



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US beef shipment clears South Korean quarantine inspection

South Korea's quarantine service said it found no problems with 6.4 tons of U.S. beef that arrived here earlier in the week.



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Asia Media 1st Chinese firm to list on Tokyo bourse

Asia Media Co. (TSE:2149), a TV-related advertising agency and information distributor based in Beijing, debuted Thursday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market for startups.



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Australia`s Rinker books 5.7 pct lift in annual profit

Building products and cement company Rinker Group Ltd (ASX:RIN) has reported a 5.7 per cent lift in full year profit, but remains concerned about the outlook for the United States housing market.



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Arroyo inaugurates US$64 mln Manila water sewer project

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Thursday inaugurated the US$64 million Manila Third Sewerage Project (MTSP), the largest septic treatment plant of Manila Water Company (MWC).



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Yuan hits new high against US dollar

The yuan hit a new high against the greenback on Friday, according to the Chinese Foreign Exchange Trading System.



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Hana Financial Group q1 earnings jump 67 pct

Hana Financial Group (KSE:086790), South Korea's No. 4 financial services firm, has seen first-quarter earnings soar 66.9 per cent from a year ago on higher interest margins.



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Elcoteq wins electronics manufacturing Asia Innovation Award

PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Elcoteq Asia-Pacific (APAC) has been recognized as winner of the Electronics Manufacturing (EM) Asia Innovation Award 2007 in the category of Contract Services.



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Status of Natuna D-Alpha Block to be decided in June

The Indonesian government will make a decision on the status of the Natuna D-Alpha Block management in June 2007, an official said here on Friday.



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FTSE surrenders early gains but G4S jumps higher (FT.com)

FT.com - Group 4 Securicor closed at a record high on Thursday amid excitement over the arrival of an activist investor on its share register.



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Japanese consumer prices fall 0.3 pct. (AP)

AP - Japan's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged Friday after the government said consumer prices marked their sharpest decline in two years in March, fueling concerns that deflation remains a threat.



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The War For Talent

Apart from his own blog, Bob Sutton has a blog on the Harvard Business School Online
Site

(Actually, he co-hosts other blogs as well, but let’s not go
there because I’m intimidated enough already!)

On the HBS site, he announces that “The War For Talent Is
Back” (did it go away?) and offers five lessons for discussion:

1. Superstars
   are overrated.
2. Great
   systems are more important than great people.
3. Create
   smaller rather than larger pay differences between “star” employees and
   everyone else.
4. The
   law of crappy people (great people will hire other great people, but
   mediocre people will hire even worse people because they are threatened by
   competent people) is probably a myth.
5. The
   no asshole rule helps.

Here are some of my lessons / propositions for winning the
war for talent:

1. In hiring, never let the pursuit of volume get in the way of
   maintaining the highest possible standards.
2. People want the opportunity to learn and grow: you must
   actively work to provide a variety of stretching, challenging experiences.
3. Standards of people supervision and management are as
   important as standards of product or service quality: they should be monitored
   and enforced in the same way.
4. Firms that try to win by hiring pre-existing, already-formed
   talent will never do as well as firms that are skilled in building talented
   people.
5. Talent is over-rated: character and energy count for more.

***

What are some of your lessons for winning the war for
talent?

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Jakarta shares end morning lower, small cap gains limit index fall

Share prices closed the morning session slightly lower led by blue chips on profit-taking, but with some small cap gains limiting the main index's fall, dealers said.



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Japanese consumer prices fall 0.3 pct. (AP)

AP - Japanese consumer prices declined for a second straight month in March, the government said Friday, fueling concerns that deflation still remains a threat to the world's second-largest economy.



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Fed officials stay focused on inflation risks (Reuters)

Reuters - Inflationary pressures in the
U.S. economy are likely to ebb but there is not enough proof in
the data so far to feel reassured, Federal Reserve officials
said on Thursday.



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Indonesia one of Japan`s ODA biggest recepients

Indonesia will be one of the biggest recipients of Japan`s bilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA).



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Jakarta shares outlook - higher after Dow hits new record, led by banks

Share prices are expected to extend their gains after the main index crossed the crucial 2,000 resistance level yesterday, as investors cheer another record close by the Dow industrials overnight, dealers said.



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Economy - Thursday (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Average interest rates for a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.16% this week vs. 6.17% last week, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year rate averaged 5.87% vs. 5.89% while 1-year ARMs fell to 5.43% vs. 5.45%. Weaker existing-home sales and consumer confidence gave the market pause.



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APM Risk Level 2 Exam

Professional Risk Management is a key competence for project-based organisations. This 2- day event gives project and risk managers the opportunity to gain recognition as an experienced risk practitioner. It will prepare candidates for the APM�s Level 2 Certificate in Risk Management and present the opportunity to sit the exam.



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APM Risk Level 2 Workshop

Professional Risk Management is a key competence for project-based organisations. This 2- day event gives project and risk managers the opportunity to gain recognition as an experienced risk practitioner. It will prepare candidates for the APM�s Level 2 Certificate in Risk Management and present the opportunity to sit the exam.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APM Risk Level 1 Exam

Risk Management is recognised as a key competence by delivery based organisations. Professional credentials have become increasingly more important, so individuals and organisations alike are now seeking formal demonstration of these credentials through accredited examinations. This 1-day event prepares candidates for the APM�s Level 1 Certificate in Risk Management and presents the opportunity to sit the exam.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APM Risk Level 1 Workshop

All projects contain risks and the effective management of risk can have a significant impact on the success of projects. This 2-day course follows the latest edition of the APM�s PRAM Guide and provides an opportunity to take the subject beyond the level of the APMP and to achieve a Level 1 Certificate in Risk Management on successful completion of the 1 hour multiple choice exam.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APMP Exam Preparation Workshop

The 3-day residential assessment centre provides an opportunity for practising project managers who wish to enhance their professional status by undertaking the APM Practitioner Qualification. The assessment centre tests many aspects of the project management rolewith particular emphasis on the application of theories and processes in practical situations with the ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team achievements. The assessment centre uses practical exercises, case studies, essays, presentations and interviews to establish a profile of the candidate and to identify strengths and weaknesses to assist with personal development.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APM Practitioner Qualification Assessment Centre

This 2-day workshop is designed to prepare delegates as candidates for the APM Practitioner Qualification assessment centre. It provides information on pre-requisites and allows delegates to participate in activities similar to those by which they will be assessed.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APM Practitioner Qualification Preparation Workshop

Project Management is recognised as a key competence by delivery based organisations. Professional credentials have become increasingly more important to project management staff. Individuals and organisations alike are now seeking formal demonstration of these credentials
through accredited examinations.

This 2-day training event prepares candidates for the widely recognised and well-established APMP qualification - the foundation level, knowledge-based examination offered by the UK Association for Project Management. A revision pack is provided to assist workshop attendees.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

Complete Project Management Course plus APMP Exam

The dynamic and transient nature of projects and the need for pro-active management of a group of people who may never have met before, may never work together again and yet are asked to perform well immediately is a source of constant challenge and concern. This 5-day event has been developed to make exercising the discipline of project management a little easier. The CPMC also includes the APM�s foundation level knowledge based exam; the APMP on the 5th day. A structured pre-reading pack is provided to assist the preparation process.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APM Introductory Certificate including Exam

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management (ICPM) is the entry level qualification from the Association of Project Management. It is ideal for those looking to gain an understanding of basic project management principles, or those interested in embarking on a successful and challenging project management career.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

<strong>Shows Through The Eyes of a Sales Professional</strong>

Face-to-face contact is more important than ever in today&rsquo;s business ever changing business environment because, among other things:
<ul><li>Most products, services and solutions are perceived as commodities</li><li>Mergers and acquisitions which have:<ul><li>Customers wondering &ldquo;Who am I doing business with anyway&hellip;&rdquo;</li><li>Employees wondering if they have a job, and how to best do it</li></ul></li><li>Most customers can&rsquo;t define their best suppliers&rsquo; current capabilities</li><li>Most employees can&rsquo;t properly answer the question &ldquo;Tell me a little bit about your company...&rdquo;</li></ul> When you combine these points (and the many others that can be made about our evolving global business environment), it&rsquo;s no wonder that salespeople are stereotyped as disliking shows. The stereotype conveys, among other things, salespeople don&rsquo;t:
<ul><li>Want to be at the show or event because it&rsquo;s a waste of time;</li><li>Have time to staff an exhibit and do all of the other things that need to be done;</li><li>Want to invite their customers because their competitors will be there; and </li><li>Ever get any good leads (in their territory).</li></ul>
Like most stereotypes, this one isn&rsquo;t necessarily true. More and more, salespeople and sales managers are recognizing that shows and events have evolved from marketing events into marketing and sales events and are the one and only time many prospects and customers will ever have face-to-face contact with anyone from your company. Shows and events as sales activities are, more than ever, the most cost-effective and time-efficient way to:
<ul><li>Create sales opportunities with both existing and new customers;</li><li>Diff ..



Source: http://www.buildyourownbusiness.biz

<strong>What is the Right Value Proposition?</strong>

In every workshop I conduct you’ll here me say “Find out about them (the buyer) before you tell them about you (the seller).”

It might be a workshop for exhibit managers on how to play a more of a strategic role; or a negotiating skills workshop for professional salespeople; or it might be a program for exhibit workers on how to conduct show floor interactions. It really doesn’t matter which workshop it is because the quote – and more importantly its meaning – are universally true.

If you find out about the buyer – who they are, what they’re trying to accomplish, what’s important and why it’s important etc. you’ll have a much better idea of what to tell them about you, your show and event program or company, your capabilities, the solutions you sell – in other words, your value proposition.

Selling isn’t telling. It’s probing and listening and developing at least a preliminary understanding if not insight into what’s important to the customer – what’s of value – before you convey your value proposition. If you convey your value proposition before you know what’s important to your customer, you run the risk of jeopardizing your competitive posture. Why? Because your customer might respond to your value proposition by saying<blockquote>Thanks for sharing that – but I have to tell you – that’s really not important to me.</blockquote>If this happens, you’ve dug yourself a hole that would be pretty difficult to get out of. One of the most difficult lessons for all of us to learn is that we don’t define value. Our internal and external customers do.

Each of us has a professional responsibility to educate and inform our customers about the options that exist to meet their needs, solve their problems or help them accomplish their goals. Each of us also has an obligation to explain the pros and cons of each ..



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UK economy expands in first quarter (FT.com)

FT.com - The Bank of England is almost certain to raise interest rates next month, economists said, after official figures showed the economy continued to expand briskly in the first three months of the year. Gross domestic product grew by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter, compared with the previous three months, according to the Office for National Statistics .



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Lincoln National explores sale of unit: WSJ (Reuters)

Reuters - Life insurer Lincoln National Corp.
is in the process of hiring advisers for a potential
sale of its broadcast and media unit, the Wall Street Journal
reported on its Web site on Thursday.



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convention trade show services article No 14

Their magical end result: roughly speaking a 10-percent upturn in attending over the erstwhile year trade show magician. Understand . Their smart end: a 20-percent escalation in show companions over the year before. Remember that thought to the uncountable information of occupation show development and the death sentence can make or way in your profession show entrance. Trade show exhibitors often produce magical environments to take you out- of- the average-and sweep you away to additional the human race trade show displays. Create a space for partyer to try out your products. As every show has its own set of rulebook, guidelines and target, warily survey the labor-intensive`s communication. They can be filled with music (The House of Blues institute at the Exhibitor Show 2006 in Las Vegas), or creatures (live African penguins at the Magnussen Home Furnishing`s booth at International Home Furnishings Market`s twice-a-year clientele show in April 2005), venture or just dull fun trade fairs. Use a reliable business house stockbroker or goods forwarder to synchronize arrangements and keep you posted as to the progress of your load. Daewoo used a hefty wall constructed of 17 LCD screens with 36 masonry screens with rear-proposed graphics as its focal fact. You`ve heed the expression-The devil`s in the niceties. Read the fine copy in exhibitor directions, freedom word and custom show customer services contracts. Themes set you to one side from your competition, stimulate exhilaration and force for your cane, and dramatically spread traffic to your business show demonstration trade show rentals. Your skill show revelation builder has the skill to help you make your experience a achievement. Make a list of all the line of work show public amenities you need. But it can often be any one of the subsequent galling minutiae relating to employment show civic amenities, which, if overlooked, can undermine an otherwise well-calculated craft show know-how. In October 2003, Magnussen tabbed their public show exhibition premise the Magic of Magnussen. If you have matter, link the market show management or the service servicer. Dolby had a gaming zone that allowed set to try out new Xbox 360 racing game, Burnout. Examine plan specifications, still petite, easy-to-read roof peak, post locations, even heating and air taming ducting. The fact that there was a Jazz age band playing with glitzy gallery dancers viewing off the ritz also pleased and thrilled attendees at the theatrical 35,000 square foot Magnussen exhibition sukkah travel trade shows.



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trade show calendar article No 19

Use eye-communicable pattern, coloration and tension fabrics gift trade shows. The process starts with the apparent: opt for the right dealings illustrate to attend; conniving a high quality display cubicle to properly portray your company; and arranging to get the market show demonstration to the revelation floor on time. Always make provisions for reinforcement efficacy to certification that your sinew-motivated components will soiree dependably. Allow extra time for customs if your company is shipping an parade overseas. `Now it`s time to bring together the method, montage, and filling station in populace`s lives and take all these skill to the next side by side. Your craft show stand wand`s feet will be pleased about it at the end of the day. The labor-intensive is the key to what you need to know approximately each vocation show. Save money by consolidating all kit and containers as part of one sole shipment. You`ve get the expression-The devil`s in the minutiae. Attendees institute a comfortable dwelling to be calm, check their exchange, and surf the web. Contact the exhibition builder to determine how much rechargeable country you will need for your show. Know how best to work with union blood. Just a few of beloved were AOL, Dolby and Daewoo consumer electronics show. It is important that you are cozy with the customers show rubric. Their magical consequence: roughly speaking a 10-percent proliferation in crowd over the previous year exhibitions. Examine plan specifications, though diminutive, indicative staircase loftiness, support locale, even solar heating and air habituation ducting. This enter imitation of job show floor plans, show putting in service orders, tracking documents for all shipments, associate names, phone, fax and email numbers. Drayage involves delivering your display tools from the loading dock to their disperse space, removing futile beater, newly appointed the banger at the end of the show and transportation the re-crated constituents back to the dock. (AMD) desire the idea, Break Free at the National Association of Broadcasters 2005 show. Bring all important patrons show interconnected files, contracts and paperwork to the skill show. Check the public show floor plan to find out where the utility harbor are located with next of kin to your space.



Source: http://tradeshowdatabase.com

trade show rentals article No 7

This enter artificial of job show floor plans, parade investiture service orders, documents for all shipments, interaction names, headset, fax and consultation numbers. Call upon the expertise of your exhibition builder and show help representatives to help you have a booming and seamless market show practice. `To introduce the latest scientific trade show displays, the most successful commerce show parade combined play, creativeness and end to airing missive and pound home their trademark appreciation. Have your vocation show closet provide a valuable service to attendeesAOL scored big when they on hand high promptness Internet service free to all disillusioned business show goers. (AMD) wish the subject matter, Break Free at the National Association of Broadcasters 2005 show. Magnussen pole handed out sun deck of pass and they had a filled buck swelling out of a shadowy hat as a rock-bottom. In October 2003, Magnussen tabbed their customers show ceremony topic the Magic of Magnussen. Make a list of all the trade show amenities you need. They want to know what the groundbreaking profession show boss do differently and how they can also stand out against the competition. You need the standard documentation for your ampule inside, which may be approachable and study at a port of entry. The process starts with the noticeable: decide on the right skill flaunt to attend; manipulative a high condition show cubicle to properly interpret your company; and arranging to get the line of work show exhibition to the display floor on time. The cool dramatis personae gave out entry postcard and 3 D eyeglasses to friends who got to enter a challenge to win an AMD processor-powered monitor each day of the show tradeshow displays. Understand . Your custom show implication becomes a refrain and a entrancing magnet display cases. The Xbox`s Dolby Digital wide-ranging was like a beckon that cast a spell on invitees alluring them to the patrons show sukkah convention trade show services. Bring all important transactions show linked files, contracts and paperwork to the public show. Use a reliable clientele house stockbroker or transport forwarder to harmonize arrangements and keep you posted as to the progress of your batch. Your dealings show stand staff`s feet will be conscious of it at the end of the day. Their jazzy findings: a 20-percent growth in show company over the year before. Remember that by incorporating interest group, dye, lights and act in your clientele show compartment you get to setting new know-how while entertaining and magnetic your troop. Know how best to work with union toil.



Source: http://tradeshowdatabase.com

display fixtures article No 5

They also hired youth outfitted as to roam the spacious vocation show floor to attract party animal to craft show ceremony. Know how best to work with union employment. Clients who want their market show beginning to make a affected brunt often ask going on for the traits of a commerce show stand that hits it big on all cylinders. Make surety nearby the extra worth you need, as well as carpeting, fittings, vacuuming and security. Dolby had a gaming zone that allowed circle to try out their new Xbox 360 racing game, Burnout. While this was untaken on, AOL got to vitrine company`s nonmanufacturing industries such as music on mandate, Mobile, AIM, and City Guide. Remember to order ample carpeting to cover the bare solid shred between the show and the aisle. You need the approved documentation for your tin contents, which may be direct and inspected at a port of entry. Trade show exhibitors often ask why they would get going a distinguishing premise for their skill show presentation cubicle. This forceful dealings show gave us a peek into the future of a plug and play way of life where we can work, play, and keep in little when we want, where we want. The trade show floor was 28 football sphere`s merit of space and show 1. It is important that you are everyday with the customers show comments. Consider charming your clientele show parade pageant house to provide mechanism control in uniformity to fix for a delinquent-free format. But it can often be any one of the following bothersome particulars relating to public show service industries, which, if overlooked, can undermine an otherwise well-prepared job show capability. Contact the revelation builder to determine how much absorbing influence you will need for your display. On the new hand, there were business show exhibits that need creativity and spark and went close to disregarded by the milling show floor crowd home expo. Allow extra time for customs if your company is shipping an exhibition overseas. They used pear made penguins that looked like erudite men in tuxedo as a amusing tie-in to industry show subject of chic. Create a space for socializer to try out your products. Complete the prerequisite cataloguing and rest stop lodge brochures accurately and maintain derivative for impending reference. Visitors were rapt by the compelling ophthalmic production trade show supplies.



Source: http://tradeshowdatabase.com

atlanta trade show article No 62

Two magicians in the reception area acted like pied pipers representation guest to their public show closet while playing interesting charmed guile. Attendees institute a comfortable standing to lie down, patterned email, and surf the web. AMD had five hip performers kitted out in business garb tiring 3-D specs spread the memo of AMD on the business show floor, the alliance and the industry show spectacle of their partners. These are the folks employed by the exhibition method who are paid to be helpful contacts for exhibitors. Event Marketer covered the CES show and ranked the custom show closet as to interest. Study the service blue-collar. They used pear cut that appearance like chic men in radio presenter as a wayward tie-in to their skill show music of taste. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in premature January 2006 was a blow-out four-day employment show interest some 150,000 concern and 2,500 exhibitors. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Arrange for adequate carpeting. On the fresh hand, there were craft show show that unavailability creativeness and spark and went practically overlooked by the milling show floor multitude atlanta trade show. Here`s a good sample: The International Home Furnishing Market`s twice-yearly job show (April 2005) was spread over 12 zillion square feet in 188 uncommon buildings with over 75,000 celebrator. The patrons show floor was 28 football grazing`s substance of space and unveil 1. Their glitzy answer: a 20-percent growth in show company over the year before. Analyze the demonstration hall floor plan and your stand locale in respect to traffic flow and immediacy to food courts, service access and perfect system paraphernalia. Your dealings show sukkah stick`s feet will recognize the value of it at the end of the day. Use eye-catching shapes, coat and tension rugs trade show calendar. Remember that thoughtfulness to the numerous fine points of occupation show projection and capital punishment can make or disruption your vocation show attendance. A way to grab attentiveness at this vast parade space was to have real penquins (familiarly identified with the Magnussen exhibit) seen by thousands of guests over four days in the 10 by 10 foot eye- side by side separate haunt built in the trade show display campaign group exhibition stands. Here are a few pointers that end from why they handpicked these line of work show put on a display:1. The cool company gave out entry postcard and 3 D eyeglasses to visitors who got to enter a fight to win an AMD processor-automatic calculator each day of the show display stands.



Source: http://tradeshowdatabase.com

trade shows article No 71

Themes set you not together from your competition, stimulate enthusiasm and momentum for your human resources, and dramatically upsurge traffic to your clientele show demonstration trade show booths. You need the standard documentation for your pocket filling, which may be unprotected and review at a port of entry. There were 20 CPU for companions to use and six were mounted on mechanical arms, which may possibly be extent by guest tranquil in comfortable chairperson display boards. The process starts with the discernible: go for the right patrons flash to attend; scheming a high worth exhibit stand to properly portray your company; and arranging to get the public show show to the parade floor on time. Remember that by having a subject matter for your company at your line of work show spectacle, you originate elation, core, and sales. It hit the right cord for the marketplace that wants to do things differently and deliberate beyond limits. Event Marketer shielded the CES show and ranked the custom show compartment as to their allure. There are at slightest three good motives. The Xbox`s Dolby Digital firm was like a beckon that cast a spell on guests alluring them to the craft show sukkah furniture trade shows. It is important that you are usual with the customers show guidelines. Here are a few pointers that conclusion from why they chosen these industry show display:1. On the fresh hand, there were job show demonstrate that insufficiency inspiration and pizzazz and went for all intents and purposes ignored by the milling show floor multitude food trade shows. Remember that by incorporating progress, hue, lights and clash in your dealings show closet you get to platform new tools while entertaining and gripping your guests. (AMD) pick out the matter, Break Free at the National Association of Broadcasters 2005 show. The cool players gave out entry calling card and 3 D spectacles to friends who got to enter a fight to win an AMD processor-routine mainframe each day of the show jewelry trade show. Trade show exhibitors often ask why they have to craft a individual topic for trade show exhibition compartment. Use a reliable habit house negotiator or transport forwarder to match arrangements and keep you as to the progress of your batch. Consider appealing your profession show exhibition ceremony house to provide appointment organization in serenity to orchestrate for a problematic-free format. This is specifically applicable to commerce show demonstrate where achievement hinges on all the big and negligible things that organize a occupation show outward show. As union rulebook vary in each city, be sure to read the showplace labor-intensive to learn what union comments, guidelines and budget be relevant. 10.



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All about plastic tubes part 13

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"At a recent conference, I heard a number of successful firm leaders
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<![CDATA[Study the program: Lesson 1. How to organize your life]]>

Often we have so many things to do that it is almost impossible to keep all this information in our mind. If you want to manage your time efficiently and always be on time, you shouldn't rely only on your memory. You should STORE your information in a trusted database and ORGANIZE your data.

Read lesson 1 from our software tutorial How to organize your life

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<![CDATA[In this issue: PM Video Tutorial, Lesson 2. "How to make a to do list", Time Management Tips, Business Aimed to Success, "Finally Organized, Finally Free".]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- VIP Organizer lottery

The winner of May draw is Gevorg Papikyan from Armenia. Advise your friends and colleagues to take part in our promotional lottery. All they have to do is to sign up for our Newsletter. The next draw is on July 1, 2006.



- Video Tutorial

Life is a big project that consists of many small projects. Our software can help you manage these small projects so that your big project will succeed. Take a look at our new video tutorial for VIP Team To Do List, available in AVI and SWF formats. Display or download the tutorial



- PDF Tutorial

Lesson 2. "How to make a to do list" follows Lesson 1. 'How to organize your life'. In the new lesson you can learn how to quickly MAKE your to do list, easily EDIT and flexibly MANAGE it.



- Time Management

Benjamin Franklin was absolutely right when he said that time is money. Our time is one of the most valuable resources, as it is limited and nonrenewable resource. If you want to improve your personal productivity, make your way and have enough spare time to enjoy your life, you should learn to manage your time effectively. Read our Time Management Tips



- Solution Article

Every starting out specialist who is about to organize their own practice wants to be successful right from the start. How to do that? Does one have to spend years in order to become successful? Read the article Business Aimed to Success



- Success Story

"Finally Organized, Finally Free" is a new success story from Helen Nowak: "One year ago Helen was just a fresh graduate out of British Columbia University. Starting her own practice was a big step forward for her"



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<![CDATA[In this issue: VIP Organizer Video Tour, How to Avoid Procrastination, Software Testing Solution, Independence Day Checklist.]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- VIP Organizer Video Tour

By starting and managing a small business you can take an opportunity to realize the best of your experience and skills, however you will have a lot of things to do and it will be hard to get them done without a to do list. Take a look at our new video tutorial for VIP Organizer, available in AVI format. Display or download the Video Tour



- Time Management Tips

How to Avoid Procrastination and Laziness. Procrastination is a bad habit of putting off the things that you should be doing now or even should have been done already. It happens with all of us from time to time. But if it happens too often, procrastination and laziness can destroy your career and steal your good chances. So it's very important to recognize procrastination in its various symptoms and get rid of this bad habit as soon as possible. Read the article How to Avoid Procrastination and Laziness.



- Solutions and Applications

Software Testing. QA project teams usually include a mix of testers and developers who work closely together sharing information and assigning tasks to each other. Ideally, actual testing starts after verification is completed, test plan is written and all requirements are made. Read how to use VIP Team To Do List Software Testing



- Independence Day Checklist

According to poll results, the 4th of July is one of the most-celebrated holidays among families from United States. We offer the following checklist and tips to make your own party sparkle, run smoothly without a hitch. Download or print the Independence Day Checklist



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<![CDATA[In this issue: v2.43 Update, VIP Simple To Do List Video Tour, Lesson 3. 'How to set priority and order', Travel Planning Solution, Travel Checklist.]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- v2.43 Update

The updated version of all the products features the following improvements:

+ Loading sample database for the first time installation of the product.

+ Choosing "Expand All" and "Collapse All" in Category dropdown menu of Edit Task dialog.

+ Wrapping the text in Notes TAB to the next line when the edge of the box is reached.

+ Setting optional time periods display in Estimated Time and Actual Time columns.

+ Suggesting Due Date and Time of previously created task, while creating a new one.

Download or update to Version 2.43 now!



- VIP Simple To Do List Video Tour

Getting organized increases your personal and professional productivity, helps you achieve your goals faster and takes away disorder stress from your life. If you are tired of mess that ruins your plans it is high time to take a look at VIP Simple To Do List video tour, available in AVI and SWF formats.



- PDF Tutorial

In Lesson 3. 'How to set priority and order' you will learn how to SET, CHANGE and SORT by PRIORITY or SET ORDER of tasks to do the right things first.



- Travel Planning Solution

You'll have a safer, less expensive and more enjoyable trip if you plan it beforehand. You can not remember all the little details when you're rushing to get away and as a result you can not relax and enjoy your travels. Here is Travel Planning Solution to organize best travels and vacations in your life by using VIP Organizer.



- Travel Checklist

Even going on a small trip you should make some preparation not to forget anything at home, be on your travel schedule, keep your property safe while you're traveling, etc. Download or print the Travel Checklist.



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<![CDATA[In this issue: Discount Offer Prolongation, July Lottery Winner, Lesson 4. 'How to Schedule Tasks', Decision Making Skills, Student Solution, Student Checklist.]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- Discount Offer Prolongation

At customer request we prolong -20% discount offer for 5-user license of VIP Team To Do list. The offer is due on August 15, 2006. See the Price List.



- July Lottery Winner

The Winner of July draw is Olle Dahlquist, Web and graphics designer from Sweden:

"I think it is a great idea to have a lottery with licenses to different products. You can bet that I will have told at least 20 people by the end of the week that I won the license. For years I have tried and looked for a good and intuitive organizer, all resulting in confusion. Now it seems like I have found what I am looking for."

Read: VIP Organizer Lottery rule



- Lesson 4. 'How to Schedule Tasks'

Scheduling is the process of planning your time. First you should look at the time available to you, and then plan how you will use it to achieve your goals. VIP Quality Software will help you ESTIMATE TIME needed for task accomplishment, SET DUE DATE and TIME and ALLOCATE WORKLOAD to maximize your effectiveness and reduce overload stress. Read or download the PDF Tutorial.



- Decision Making Skills

Decision making means selecting one course of action from several available. It could be rather difficult. Almost any decision has its advantages and disadvantages, so you should weigh all pros and cons and then choose one alternative. Decision making skill is one of the most important elements of time management. If you want to be in control of your time, you should learn to take your own decisions and accept their consequences.



- Student Solution

Student's life could be wonderful but for studying, however students can be much more efficient and effective if they start using 'to do list software', one the most powerful time-management tools for organizing and planning studies. Here is Student Solution to organize best travels and vacations in your life by using VIP Organizer.



- Student Checklist

Student template is a 'to do list' for you to stay focused on your educational goals. Use this Student Checklist to figure out if a college is really right for you, have a good freshman experience and be effective and efficient student. Download or print the Student Checklist.



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<![CDATA[In this issue: July Lottery Winner, Lesson 5. 'How to Set Reminder', Time Log Techniques, Chores Checklist.]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- July Lottery Winner

David N. Rackmales, United States of America purchased VIP Simple To Do List two months ago and won VIP Organizer this month. Read VIP Organizer Lottery feedback and rules.



- PDF Tutorial

In Lesson 5. 'How to Set Reminder' you can learn how to SET, POSTPONE and CLEAR REMINDER for getting notifications by email, sound or desktop message.



Time Log Techniques

Keeping time logs seems to be boring. But this exercise is extremely helpful for improving your time management skills. A few minutes of log keeping and analyzing will reveal to you some very interesting and surprising things. Read our Time Log tips.



- Chores Checklist

Chore list template is a 'to do list' for your family and your kids to keep the house in order. Use this Chores Checklist to take a few minutes each day to get your home ready for visitors at any moment. Download or print the Chores Checklist.



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<![CDATA[VIP Task Manager Beta is released! Visit our new website to learn more and download the product for free.]]>

VIP Quality Software launches beta version of its new product VIP Task Manager v1.0 and invites business and non-profit organizations to take part in public beta testing. All concerned can create a free account at new product website Task Management Software and download the beta version of VIP Task Manager for testing.



VIP Task Manager is a client/server software for professional task management. Authorized users can simultaneously access the common database through Local Network (LAN) to see, add, edit and delete their team or personal tasks, if they are grunted appropriate permissions. It is the best solution for planning, scheduling, sharing, tracking and reporting tasks, appointments, projects, and any company activities in small and midsize business, government and non-government institutes, non-profit and educational organizations.



VIP Quality Software is a privately held company, founded in March 2004 and headquartered in Odessa, Ukraine. The company specializes in development of task management, time management, project management and human resource management software. Its products are well-known in more than 50 countries of the world.



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<![CDATA[Team Building Day! Buy VIP Team To Do List now and save up to 50%.]]>

We congratulate you with start of new business season and announce Team Building Day. VIP Team To Do List is now available at a 20% discount. Unique offer for team leaders: buy 5-user license of VIP Team To Do List at a 50% discount and SAVE $300. Secure Online Store



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<![CDATA[VIP To Do List line v2.5 release: new tools for task planning and tracking.]]>

VIP Quality Software releases new version of VIP Simple To Do List, VIP Organizer and VIP Team To Do List. Version 2.5 features new task filtration system, new tools for task management within and between databases and improved interface usability.



New filters panel allows to filter tasks by their title, priority, status, completion, assignment, due date, etc. i.e. by almost any column and their combination.



Also new version allows you to:

- Copy/Paste tasks

- Duplicate tasks

- Set filter on any category and sub-category by double-click

- Set filter by 'parent' category only

- Copy the database file while application is open

- Change status of a selected group of tasks

- Save expanded categories from the previous launch



DOWNLOAD new version for FREE.



If you are registered owner of our products you are eligible to UPDATE your product to version 2.5 for FREE



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<![CDATA[In this issue: Update to v2.5.1, November Lottery Winner, Lesson 6. 'How to Group and Sort Tasks', Order DVD Box.]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- Update to v2.5.1

VIP To Do List product line is updated to version 2.5.1. Added: Displaying the path to subcategories when grouping by categories. Improved: Stability of new filter panel. VIP Simple To Do List, VIP Organizer and VIP Team To Do List users can update their programs to the latest version for free.



- November Lottery Winner

Colin McNicol, IT Consultant from United Kingdom:

"As a busy IT Consultant I always have several projects on the go and time management is a major issue - especially when you are billing for time! VIP Organizer helps me to keep on top of multiple projects and is flexible enough to fit with my time management systems. Simple task managers such as Outlook Task Lists just don't cut it in the real world. If you need to keep on top of multiple projects, VIP Organiser is the best product out there. I even recommend it to my clients!" Read more



- User Manual

In Lesson 6. 'How to Group and Sort Tasks' you can learn how to gather tasks with equal attributes and display them in a certain order by using powerful tools of our software products.



- Order DVD Box

If you purchased a download edition of our products and you would like to have a box edition, you can order DVD box at $16.99 USD. Order now.



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<![CDATA[In this issue: Upgrade from VIP Team To Do List to VIP Task Manager, Client-Server Solution, New Year's Eve Checklist.]]>

In this issue you will find the following news:



- Upgrade from VIP Team To Do List to VIP Task Manager

Dear VIP Team To Do List users: If your team members work in the same office and their computers are connected to the same local network, you have an opportunity to improve your team productivity by using VIP Task Manager. It allows all team members to simultaneously access the common database to see, add and edit tasks. You can upgrade from 1-user license of VIP Team To Do List to 5-user license of VIP Task Manager standard edition for only $199 USD. Send Request Learn more and download VIP Task Manager for FREE.



- Client-Server Solution

Client-server approach has proven to be a cost-effective way to share data between tens or hundreds of computers. Considering the client/server computing in terms of a manager-employee relationship, the following article outlines some of the benefits and drawbacks of client/server software for your company. Read more



- New Year's Eve Checklist

In New Year's Eve Checklist is a countdown 'to do list' for you to see the old year out, and the New Year in. Use this New Year's Eve checklist to create a wonderful atmosphere for your New Year party.



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<![CDATA[In this issue: VIP Task Manager v1.2.1 release, Upgrade from VIP Simple To Do List to VIP Organizer, Upgrade from VIP Organizer to VIP Team To Do List.]]>

VIP Quality Software News:



- VIP Task Manager v1.2.1 release

Dear VIP Task Manager users:

We'd like to announce that VIP Task Manager 1.2.1 has been released. The update features improved filter options, such as:

+ Added support for the 'Custom Fields' feature that will be added to the next update

+ Added 'OK' and 'Cancel' buttons to the Filter popup dialog boxes

+ Added filter by Department field

+ Added possibility to choose Date Range for tasks with Due Date or Start/Finish Date

+ Added filters by 'Date Created' and 'Date Last Modified' fields

+ Added 'Automatic Applying Filter' mode for immediate applying filters after any change

+ Added Quick Filters that allow to set filters directly from column header drop down menu

Download the new version of VIP Task Manager Standard or Professional editions for free.



- Upgrade from VIP Simple To Do List to VIP Organizer

Dear VIP Simple To Do List Users:

+ If you want to export your to do lists to other formats like MS Excel, Text, HTML...

+ If you want to take your to do lists with you from home to office on portable devices...

+ If you want to organize your tasks not only into categories but also into subcategories...

Send request for upgrade to VIP Organizer now



- Upgrade from VIP Organizer to VIP Team To Do List

+ If you want to assign your team members to the tasks you planned...

+ If you want to automatically send to do lists and tasks to assigned team members by email...

+ If you want to automatically publish your team members' to do lists on your website...Send request for upgrade to VIP Team To Do List now



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<![CDATA[In this issue: Task Management Blog is launched, Call us via Skype for Free.]]>

- Task Management Blog

Our company develops software for task management in workgroups. We know that software is just a tool and, as any tool, it can be used in various ways for various goals depending on the skills we have. We have launched task management blog for sharing and practicing task management skills.

Authorize or Register to add comments

The first post: To delegate or not to delegate?

That is the question I ask myself from time to time. I believe any team leader does the same, no matter how good his team is

Read more



- Get Support via Skype

Now you can call us for free via Scype. Please, mind that we are located in Ukraine, Western Europe +2 GTM and work from 8:00 till 16:00 GTM. So if you are in States or Australia, you should call early in the morning or late in the evening.

Check if we are online here

Our Scype Name is: vip.quality.software

If you don't have Skype, you can get it HERE for free!



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<![CDATA[VIP Task Manager 2.0 is released! Download new version for FREE.]]>

VIP Quality Software has released VIP Task Manager v2.0, group collaboration software for task management. The product helps workgroups, departments and companies to plan, schedule, manage, track and report tasks, appointments, projects, etc. The new version focuses on customization features that allow users to set the product exactly for their company workflow.

New key features:

Custom fields let users create their own parameters for tasks and group, sort and filter tasks by them.

Multiple Workflow lets users create unique statuses for each type of tasks they have.

Watch List lets users receive notifications of tasks even if tasks do not relate to users directly.

Comments let users add comments to tasks, saving user's name and time of the comments

History lets users track the history of all changes in tasks from their creation to completion

Also version 2.0 gains 12 features that improve application usability and GUI, such as Icons and Font Color setting, 'Find Task' option, Setting the time interval of Estimated and Actual Time fields, new fields in Attachments and Notifications panel, Possibility to automatically create a personal Task Group while adding a new Resource, etc.

You can look through Version History of Professional and Standard editions to see the list of all changes.



Download VIP Task Manager v2.0 for FREE

Learn how to update v1.x to v2.0



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<![CDATA[Task Management Guide is launched!]]>

VIP Quality software launched new website Task Management Guide to provide all concerned with useful tips on setting, planning, scheduling, delegating, doing, tracking and reporting tasks. Learn how to manage tasks effectively and get the most from our software.

You can subscribe to Task Management Guide newsletter or RSS feed and get a brand new article as soon as it is published. Also you can suggest a topic for a new article if you write to us from Contacts page.

Visit Task Management Guide



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Jul 11, 2007 Webcast: IT Governance: Vendor Relationship Management – Vendor or Partner?

To create maximum value, organizations must effectively manage a wide range of relationships - from transactional to strategic. This seminar addresses the issues necessary to create and sustain shareholder value from these essential relationships.



Source: http://www.bettermanagement.com

Jun 13, 2007 Webcast: IT Governance: IT Portfolio Rationalization

IT Portfolio Rationalization is a process for reducing the risk of failure by funding and managing IT projects as a portfolio. This Web seminar will address ways to reduce risk and improve returns on your IT investments.



Source: http://www.bettermanagement.com

May 16, 2007 Webcast: IT Governance: Enterprise Architecture Planning

Improving asset utilization and lowering costs are important considerations for every organization. This seminar addresses a framework for Enterprise Architecture Planning and how to more fully integrate with other enterprise processes.



Source: http://www.bettermanagement.com

May 09, 2007 Webcast: Implementing Month-End Reporting in Three Days or Less

Organizations around the world spend too much time on month-end reporting when the real decision-based reports are those issued daily and weekly. Tune into this seminar and learn how shorten your month-end reporting process.



Source: http://www.bettermanagement.com

Mulderbosch Chardonnay

Shelftalker for Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2003 white wine from South Africa. Talker includes 88-point rating from Wine Spectator and these tasting notes from the review: "A crisp, chiseled style, with minerally crunchiness to the apple, fig, flora, and citrus peel flavors. Nice, tangy finish. Serve with lobster ravioli, roast turkey or chicken, seared tuna steak, grilled mahi-mahi or sea bass."

4-up PDF with cut marks provided by the importer Cape Classics.



Source: http://www.downloadpos.com

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc

Shelftalker for Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc white wine from South Africa. Talker includes 90-point rating from Wine Spectator as well as these tasting notes: "Bold and spicy, with ginger and graham cracker on the nose, followed by notes of brioche, mineral, lemon zest and chamomile. Long finish offers great cut." 6-up PDF provided by the importer Cape Classics.



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Mulderbosch Faithful Hound

Shelftalker for Mulderbosch Faithful Hound red wine from South Africa. Talker includes photo of Basset Hound and these tasting notes: "Zesty acidity lends a briary feel to this medium-weight red and black currant-filled Cabernet blend. Modest toast, tobacco and herb on the finish. Serve with firm cheeses, roast turkey, rack of lamb, prime rib, and most red meat dishes." 4-up PDF with cut marks, provided by the importer Cape Classics.



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Mulderbosch Cabernet Rose

Shelftalker for Mulderbosch Cabernet Rose pink wine from South Africa. Talker includes full-color bottle shot and these tasting notes: "Extreme Pink. This dry Rose is made of Cabernet Sauvignon. A striking watermelon color, it exudes aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberry jam, with a whiff of zingy, fresh grapefruit. Magnificent with food and far from 'girly', it's often referred to as 'the thinking man's Rose". 6-up PDF provided by the importer Cape Classics.



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Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc

Shelftalker for Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2006 white wine from South Africa. Talker includes full-color bottle image and the following tasting notes: "This just-released vintage has a tropical nose packed with guava, green fig, granadilla, litchi, and gooseberry. Displays hints of green pepper, nettle, and freshly cut grass aromas. The mouth-filling ripe fruit is supported by crisp acid, making for a zingy, racy finish. A versatile wine, it can be served with fresh cheeses, asparagus; char-grilled artichokes, a variety of fish and shellfish such as calamari, oysters and snapper, as well as many chicken dishes." 6-up PDF provided by the importer Cape Classics.



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Gaining Advantage

Stop Selling Products – Start Selling Solutions to Problems. That will compensate you better.



Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

Marketing Paradox

The sales people need to have a mechanism that they can take the great intrinsic value companies have and translate it in the field to prospects who understand it and will pay for it.



Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

The Fundamental Shift

Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale, sales innovators present a fundamentally different approach to the art of sales. They challenge the sales professional to believe in themselves and to bring value and integrity to any sales environment.



Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

The 11th Commandment: The Prospect Shall Not Bear False Witness

In this podcast, Bill and Bryan take a call from a sales person
who senses the prospect is lying to him. Yes, 'buyers are liars'
BUT, they only become liars if the salesperson MAKES them lie by
approaching them in the wrong way.

What about you? Are you getting lies from your prospects?

You will get plenty of tips in this podcast on how to create an
environment for the truth. It's the thing most sales people miss.

They also talk about "what you should never say" as a seller in
business to business selling.

Bryan also introduces the topic of "the worst sales experience"
as a buyer. Call us at 1.317.722.6299 and leave a message.





Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

How To Create Customer Trust

Bill and Bryan talk to Kevin Eikenberry about risk taking and trust. People size you up quickly in sales and if you're not creating an environment for trust, you may lose sales for the wrong reason. In this podcast, you'll get hints and tips on how to look at the issue of trust differently.



Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

How To Advance Deals

Have you had deals that stall out--just at the wrong time? Most have. And this week, Bill and Bryan talk about how to handle that--word for word. Also, they address the ever-important issue of 'what constitutes an ideal client?' They give you usable tips on how to discern a good prospect from a lousy one.

And, as always, a little humor (very little).



Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

How to Land the Large Account

Everyone wants to sell large accounts. But did you know there is a right way and wrong way to do it? Tom Searcy of The Whale Hunters, gives you advice on how to look at the world differently--which allows you to pursue larger accounts. This is an episode you'll want to listen to over and over for optimum learning.




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How to Call at the Right Level

There are many ways to go about approaching the C-Level executives of a prospect company; in this podcast, Bill and Brian teach you how to navigate through the lower level employees to get a meeting with the executives of that company. Also, all new, is the "How to Handle It" section of our podcast. In this week's "How to Handle It" section, you learn what to do when you reach the top-level executive and they refer you to a lower-level employee. This is an important episode that you and your sales people can't miss.



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Talking About Money

In this week's episode of The Advanced Selling Podcast, Bill and Bryan are going to teach us how to talk about that one topic that no one likes talking about, money. You will learn how to approach you client about money and pricing, and what to do when your prospect is shocked by the price. This is an epside that will be benefecial to even the most advanced sales professionals.



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The Attributes of a High Achiever

In this week's episode, Bryan and Bill discuss the top 5 attributes of high achiever. These are vital things for sales professionals of all levels to take with them into the workplace and use to close more deals.



Source: http://billcaskey.podshowcreator.com

APM Practitioner Qualification Preparation Workshop

Project Management is recognised as a key competence by delivery based organisations. Professional credentials have become increasingly more important to project management staff. Individuals and organisations alike are now seeking formal demonstration of these credentials
through accredited examinations.

This 2-day training event prepares candidates for the widely recognised and well-established APMP qualification - the foundation level, knowledge-based examination offered by the UK Association for Project Management. A revision pack is provided to assist workshop attendees.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

Complete Project Management Course plus APMP Exam

The dynamic and transient nature of projects and the need for pro-active management of a group of people who may never have met before, may never work together again and yet are asked to perform well immediately is a source of constant challenge and concern. This 5-day event has been developed to make exercising the discipline of project management a little easier. The CPMC also includes the APM�s foundation level knowledge based exam; the APMP on the 5th day. A structured pre-reading pack is provided to assist the preparation process.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

APM Introductory Certificate including Exam

The APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management (ICPM) is the entry level qualification from the Association of Project Management. It is ideal for those looking to gain an understanding of basic project management principles, or those interested in embarking on a successful and challenging project management career.



Source: http://www.pickal.com

<strong>Shows Through The Eyes of a Sales Professional</strong>

Face-to-face contact is more important than ever in today&rsquo;s business ever changing business environment because, among other things:
<ul><li>Most products, services and solutions are perceived as commodities</li><li>Mergers and acquisitions which have:<ul><li>Customers wondering &ldquo;Who am I doing business with anyway&hellip;&rdquo;</li><li>Employees wondering if they have a job, and how to best do it</li></ul></li><li>Most customers can&rsquo;t define their best suppliers&rsquo; current capabilities</li><li>Most employees can&rsquo;t properly answer the question &ldquo;Tell me a little bit about your company...&rdquo;</li></ul> When you combine these points (and the many others that can be made about our evolving global business environment), it&rsquo;s no wonder that salespeople are stereotyped as disliking shows. The stereotype conveys, among other things, salespeople don&rsquo;t:
<ul><li>Want to be at the show or event because it&rsquo;s a waste of time;</li><li>Have time to staff an exhibit and do all of the other things that need to be done;</li><li>Want to invite their customers because their competitors will be there; and </li><li>Ever get any good leads (in their territory).</li></ul>
Like most stereotypes, this one isn&rsquo;t necessarily true. More and more, salespeople and sales managers are recognizing that shows and events have evolved from marketing events into marketing and sales events and are the one and only time many prospects and customers will ever have face-to-face contact with anyone from your company. Shows and events as sales activities are, more than ever, the most cost-effective and time-efficient way to:
<ul><li>Create sales opportunities with both existing and new customers;</li><li>Diff ..



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<strong>What is the Right Value Proposition?</strong>

In every workshop I conduct you’ll here me say “Find out about them (the buyer) before you tell them about you (the seller).”

It might be a workshop for exhibit managers on how to play a more of a strategic role; or a negotiating skills workshop for professional salespeople; or it might be a program for exhibit workers on how to conduct show floor interactions. It really doesn’t matter which workshop it is because the quote – and more importantly its meaning – are universally true.

If you find out about the buyer – who they are, what they’re trying to accomplish, what’s important and why it’s important etc. you’ll have a much better idea of what to tell them about you, your show and event program or company, your capabilities, the solutions you sell – in other words, your value proposition.

Selling isn’t telling. It’s probing and listening and developing at least a preliminary understanding if not insight into what’s important to the customer – what’s of value – before you convey your value proposition. If you convey your value proposition before you know what’s important to your customer, you run the risk of jeopardizing your competitive posture. Why? Because your customer might respond to your value proposition by saying<blockquote>Thanks for sharing that – but I have to tell you – that’s really not important to me.</blockquote>If this happens, you’ve dug yourself a hole that would be pretty difficult to get out of. One of the most difficult lessons for all of us to learn is that we don’t define value. Our internal and external customers do.

Each of us has a professional responsibility to educate and inform our customers about the options that exist to meet their needs, solve their problems or help them accomplish their goals. Each of us also has an obligation to explain the pros and cons of each ..



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CLUTCH KIT

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Clutch Cam Bearing

Lines: 1 line item valued at $4,500

Details: CLUTCH BEARING MAZDA 626 AND PICK-UP Transmission , Automatic Transmission , Transmission Bearing , Clutch Cam Bearing, CLUTCH BEARING,CLUTCH, BEARING � more details





Source: http://www.allworldautomotive.com

TOYOTA REGULATOR

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Voltage Regulator

Lines: 1 line item valued at $12,000

Details: THIS REGULATOR %100 IS MADE IN JAPAN FD BRAND ELECTRONIC TYPE .NEW-ERA NO IS AVR-551 FOR TOYOTA Automotive Electrical , Voltage Regulator, TOYOTA, REGULATOR, TOYOTA REGULATOR � more details





Source: http://www.allworldautomotive.com

Ignition Coils, Saturn, Ford, Nissan

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Ignition Coil

Lines: 3 line items valued at $91,000

Details: Ignition coils GM Saturn 16167763, Ford Focus XS8-12019-AB, Nissan 1.6L, 1.8L type 22433-59S12 � more details





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I.N.A. CLUTCH BEARING

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Clutch Release Bearing

Lines: 1 line item valued at $17,500

Details: 5,000 I.N.A.(OEM) CLUTCH BEARINGS MADE IN BRAZIL FOR VW BEATLE AIR COOLED (VW SEDAN) PRICED AT 3.00 dlls. EACH. BUY IT AND WE REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FEE. � more details





Source: http://www.allworldautomotive.com

Hyundai OEM New Alternator

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Alternator

Lines: 1 line item valued at $60,000

Details: Excellent opportunity for OEM Hyundai complete alternator, 12V 90 amps. (made by Mando Machinery Corp, Korea) � more details





Source: http://www.allworldautomotive.com

Mazda AC Evaporators

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Evaporator Core and Case Assembly

Lines: 1 line item valued at $17,175

Details: Willing to sell cheap. QTY Part# Application 190 BR7061J10A MAZDA MX3, 323, PROTEGE 1990-95 26 GA2A61J10 MAZDA 626 MX6 1993-97 13 LA0161J10 MAZDA MPV 1989-93 � more details





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sell clutch cover and clutch disc

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Clutch Parts

Lines: 1 line item valued at $1,177

Details: We are a manufacturer professional in clutch cover and clutch disc, All parts are suitable for after-market service standard to replace OEM application, with good quality and reasonable prices, most products are fit for American, European, Korean and Japanese cars. Our Company Information (1)we are A professional clutch cover and disc manufacturer with 10years experiences in china. (2)offering over 300 various kinds of clutch disc and over 100virous kinds of clutch cover. (3) We mnufac... � more details





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Performance Short Block engines

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Engine and Transmission

Lines: 36 line items valued at $90,682

Details: We have developed a short block performance and stroker engine program. We offer short blocks for Ford, GM, and Chrysler. We have special pricing for 15 pc order or larger. We are also offering a 90 day warranty. Contact me directly. Featured Member EnCore Inc. Jon Eastridge 417-864-4946 417-343-6194 Member - All World Preferred Vendor ALL CONTACTS ALLOWED Full Product Listing http://www.allworldautomotive.com/vendors/sites/encore/products.php EnCore, Inc. specialzes in Material Ma... � more details





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NEW O.E.M DISC BRAKE CALIPERS $5 EA.

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Brake Caliper

Lines: 4 line items valued at $9,525

Details: BRAND NEW O.E.M DISC BRAKE CALIPERS $5 EA. � more details





Source: http://www.allworldautomotive.com

Spare Parts For Komatsu And Caterpillar

Product Brand: Manufacturer, Miscellaneous

Product Category: Industrial

Lines: 1 line item valued at $6,000

Details: We are one of the main manufacturers of Caterpillar and Komatsu replacement spare parts for construction equipment and earth moving machines operating. Our range of production exceeds more than 7000 spare part items for Caterpillar and Komatsu � more details





Source: http://www.allworldautomotive.com

Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs

Shelftalker for Schramsberg Vineyards 2003 Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine from California. Talker includes winery logo, 92-point rating from Wine Spectator as well as the following tasting notes from the review: "A rich, vibrant mouthful of a bubbly, with bold, complex aromas of cinnamon, yeasty vanilla, apple and cherry, with subtle spicy flavors that build to a fresh hint of minerality on the finish. Drink now through 2010."

3-up, black and white PDF dynamically generated on the Wilson Daniels website.



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Handley Cellars Pinot Noir

Shelftalker for Handley Cellars Anderson Valley Pinot Noir red wine from California. Talker includes mention of Gold Medal award from the Orange County Fair as well as these tasting notes: "Delicious aromas of black cherry and wild strawberry with hints of lavender and vanilla. Silky texture with hints of dark chocolate and tea leaves." 4-up PDF, created by the winery.



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Ceago Cabernet Sauvignon

Shelftalker for Ceago Vinegarden Camp Masut Cabernet Sauvignon. Talker includes winery logo and these tasting notes: "Elegant and well balanced. Black cherry and spice aroma with a hint of herbs that lead to mocha flavors ... holds true to its terroir. Biodynamically Grown! Wines truly made in the Vineyard. Only 1200 cases produced."

6-up PDF produced by the winery.



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Ceago Pinot Noir

Shelftalker for Ceago Vinegarden Camp Masut Pinot Noir red wine from Lake County, California. Talker includes these tasting notes: "Elegant and well balanced! Rich aromas of red-berry jam underlined with clove, fig and exotic spicy vanilla oak. Biodynamically grown! Wines truly made in the vineyard. Only 600 cases produced."

6-up PDF created by the winery.



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Travis Chardonnay

Shelftalker for Travis Chardonnay white wine from California. Talker includes label image, 91-point rating from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, and these tasting notes from the review: "This amazing Chardonnay is the creation of importer Dan Kravitz. Production totals 2,600 cases, and Chardonnay lovers should be stocking up on this non-oaked beauty. Put through full malolactic, it boasts gorgeous levels of honeysuckle and tropical fruits along with notions of cold steetl and minerals. Amazing concentration and rich, it will be a treat to drink over the next 2-3 years. Why don't more California producers make Chardonnays like this?" 4-up PDF, created by Hand Picked Selections.



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Altos Las Hormigas Malbec

Shelftalker for Altos Las Hormigas Malbec red wine from Argentina. Includes an 88-point rating and these tasting notes from an undated review in Wine Spectator: "Nice, vivid boysenberry and plum fruit, with dark chocolate and toast notes enveloping the finish. Ripe and solid. A great value introduction to Argentinean Malbec." 4-up PDF provided by Classic Wine Imports.



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Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserve

Shelftalker for Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserve red wine from Argentina. Talker includes 92-point rating and these tasting notes from an undated review in Wine Spectator magazine: "Terrific nose of freshly crushed plum and blueberry, followed by an authoritative palate of fig, blackberry, tar, espresso and mineral. Muscular back end, with chocolate and loam-flavored tannins driving the finish. Should gain more nuance with cellaring." 4-up PDF provided by Classic Wine Imports.



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Vinos Sin Ley Zestos

Shelftalker for Vinos Sin Ley (Manueal Martinez) Zestos red wine from Spain. Talker includes 88-point rating and the following tasting notes from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (review by Josh Raynolds): "An exceptional value in red wine. Fans of graceful, minerally pinot noir will love this one. Refreshing and elegant on the sweet finish." 4-up PDF, created by Ole Imports.



Source: http://www.downloadpos.com

Vinos Sin Ley Zestos Especial

Shelftalker for Vinos Sin Ley Zestos Especial red wine from Spain (produced by Manuel Martinez). Talker includes label image, 88-point rating and these tasting notes from the review by Josh Raynolds in Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "This is amazingly pure and sweet for the price, with an energy and precision far above its station." 4-up PDF, provided by Ole Imports.



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Food And Drink Can Harm Your Computer

While smoking isn’t a very good idea in general, we realize you need to eat and drink, and probably like to do these things while you work.
“Mmm…delicious. Hello snack time, bye bye keyboard!”
We all spend a of time in front of our computers, and as Internet marketers probably more than most (yeah, you’d rather [...]



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Acts Of Stupidity – Avoiding The Obvious

Duh.
Fire and lightning — and earthquakes and terrorist attacks, which we’ll come to shortly — these things are not your fault.
Putting your computer under your desk between the space heater and your cat’s litter box, that’s just stupid.
Then maybe light a fat stogie and let it burn two inches from your server’s [...]



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Kinds of Surge Suppressors

The typical surge suppressor is a strip of grounded (three prong) outlets, with a couple of switches and as mentioned, these days often a set of “in” and “out” jacks for phone, Ethernet, and cable lines.
The mechanism in most surge suppressors is a fairly simple — reliable and repeatable — circuit breaker, or a kind [...]



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Lightning – Your Computer’s Mortal Enemy

Lightning can of course cause fires, but this is comparatively rare.
Lightning has a much more direct impact on electronics in the form of what are usually called “surges.”
A “surge” is actually a number of different possible things — let’s get scientific for just a quick second— including voltage surges, also known as over-voltage, [...]



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Keeping Your Computer Cool

Some Like It Hot!
But your computers do not.
Exercise an extra level of common sense here:
· Keep computers away from any external heat sources. These include heating equipment like radiators, heating registers and space heaters — but also less obvious ones like TVs, microwaves, some refrigerators, large stereo components, musical instrument amplifiers and the [...]



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Your Fan is Your Computer’s Biggest…Fan

There are several ways to keep computer fans in top running condition. Keeping your fans working well
· Do not allow anything to block the venting holes or slots in your computer cases. Locate them and keep them where they can “blow freely.”
· Do not keep computers in dusty environments. You may have heard that dust can [...]



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Heat without Fires

You’ve heard that there’s “no smoke without a fire,” which is generally true, but there can be a lot of heat without a fire.
Microwave ovens make heat without any kind of flame.
So do a lot of the components of your computer systems
Any system that creates a lot of heat by its normal operation needs [...]



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We Must FIGHT The Fire

OK, you have a Rambo complex which you are projecting onto your computers and data.
Your first line of defense is avoiding having the fire start in the first place. Your second is not caring that it did because you (a) wisely backed up everything to separate physical location and (b) had good insurance and [...]



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Keeping Computers Safe From Fire And Heat

There are some disasters you can avoid completely.
The fates won’t rest a Big Mac on your keyboard, but you might.
There are others you can’t — like acts of God, acts of your cranky neighbor, terrorists, or the weather.
The trick here is to plan for their possibility and take steps that make sense [...]



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PC Protection Means Avoiding Disaster

“It Won’t Happen To Me”
Actually, it almost certainly will and it probably has, even if you didn’t think of it this way before.
Losing data is a part of reality in our computer-oriented world.
How many times have you spent time working on a document, only to have something happen that makes the document vaporize? [...]



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May 2017: Google Acquires The Internet

Press release MAY 12, 2017 - BUSINESSWIRE



"Mountain View-based search giant Google Inc today announced they’ve acquired the internet for the astounding sum of $2,455.5 billion in cash. The deal had been rumored in various search blogs since the beginning of the year and was now confirmed by the company’s CEO. "This is in line with our vision to make information more accessible to end users," says Eric Schmidt. "With the acquisition, we can increase the speed of indexing as everything will already be on our servers by the time it’s published."



In a conference call earlier today, Larry Page explained the strategy behind the acquisition. "We realized it’s not very cost-effective to buy the internet in smaller portions." During the past two decades, Google had acquired YouTube for $1.65, DoubleClick for $3.1 billion, AOL for $12.5 billion, and last year, Microsoft for the record sum of $120 billion ..."



more at Google Blogoscoped

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ICT4D Program and the Internet in Africa Today

Last week there was a workshop at re-publica, Berlin named



Netz-Kultur in Ländern des Südens



with Andrea Goetzke (newthinking) , Frederic Dubois (APC), Christian Kreutz (GTZ) and xy Matzka (??). Most of the presenter mentioned the ICT4D Programme. So I looked for there Website and the digital Version of the book online



'ICT4D - CONNECTING PEOPLE FOR A BETTER WORLD'

Lessons, Innovations and Perspectives of Information and Communication Technologies in Development.



(If I see the material and presentations from this session Online, I will publish such links on this post.)



Andrea Goetzke presented stats from 2005, so I checked the actual "The Internet World Stats on Usage" (updated - March 2007).



Some data on Internet Africa



Total Population: about 933. 5 mio. equals 14.2 % of world pubulation

Total Internet Population: about 33.3 mio.



- equals 3.6 % of African population

- equals 3.0 % of Internet users in the world



African countries with highest Internet penetration



Reunion (France) 27.4 %

Sychelles 24.7 %

Mauritius 23.2 %

Morocco 15.1 %

South Africa 10.3 %

Zimbabwe 9.6 %

Tunesia 9.2 %

Egypt 6.9 %

Algeria 5.7 %



Internet users in numbers (000)



South Africa 5,100

Egypt 5,000

Nigeria 5,000

Marocco 4,600

Sudan 2,800

Algeria 1,920

Zimbabwe 1,200

Kenya 1,111

Tunisia 953

Senegal 540

Uganda 500

Benin 425

Ghana 401

Tanzania 333

Togo 300

Mauritius 300

Cameroon 250

Zambia 231



The complete Africa stats you find at Internet World stats

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Elektrischer Reporter: Internet in China

Link zur Episode 26 von Mario Sixtus (HB)



"Oliver Ueberholz, Web-Entwickler und Experte für das chinesische Internet, erklärt, warum ein anderswo äußerst erfolgreiches Online-Rollenspiel in China keine Chance hatte, warum sich Google und Co. dort so schwer tun und warum 'Kopist' in China kein Schimpfwort ist ..."



Auch auf seinem Blog Webworkblogger.de Asien schreibt Oliver Ueberholz immer wieder einmal zu China und anderen Ländern in Asien ...

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Verzeichnis: Lokaler Blogs im deutschsprachigen Raum

Nachtrag:

die Liste gibt es jetzt auch als PDF



Auf der re:publica hatte ich gestern erwähnt (Der Empfänger als Sender), dass wir bei Blogform Social Media darüber nachdenken, ob eine erweiterte Readers Edition Plattform unter Lokales auch ein Vernetzungsangebot für 'Lokale Blogs' machen sollte.



Ein Verzeichnis für deutschsprachige lokale Blogs, wie z.B. Placeblogger in den Staaten, habe ich bisher nicht entdeckt. Jetzt habe ich zur Vorbereitung eines solchen Vernetzungsangebots auf meinem Social Media Blog habe eine Liste mit Blogs von Regional, Lokal- bzw. Städte-Blogs, Kiez-Blogs gestartet.



Zur Liste



Ergänzungen, Korrekturen und Kooperationsangebote willkommen!

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The Valleywag's Net Star Cycle

The universe and our existence can be seen as cycles some are steep, same flat; some short, some a bit longer ... but you need the right distance. Otherwise you cycle will be a lying s-curve, a straight line or just a black spot on the sky.



Opposite to the Gardners Life cycle PR The Valleywag Cycle show's just three segments of this cycles (as s-curve) and places the "Unstoppable", the "back from dead" and the "over-over-hyped"







and steering up the discussion. More



Earlier entry:

Gartner’s 2006 Hype Cycle 2006: Emerging Technologies

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A MySpace Print Magazine On It's Way?

From Advertising Age:



"Hey MySpace kids: Want to read a magazine? If you answered yes, you may be in luck. MySpace is actively considering whether to launch an ink-on-paper magazine to complement its insanely popular and remarkably valued online property ..."



The editorial mix would likely cover standout MySpace members and their interests, from music to their social scenes. "We're in the process of modeling it," said an executive privy to the discussions. "Our main concern is the MySpace brand. We don't want to do anything that would hurt the brand."



The Adage.com MySpace magazine cover (imagination)







more at Adage.com



via Darnell Clayton on The Blog Herald:



"MySpace will feature prominent profiles and is partnering up with Nylon to produce the magazine. The quality probably will not match the NY Times, although it should be ten times more interesting."



Hey 'Advertising Age' editors,



Some 87% of MySpace visitors are 18 or older and astonishing 52% are 35 or older (Nylon and MySpace Coop

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MySpace News Launched

from Michael Arrington on TechCrunch:



Exclusive: MySpace News Launches Thursday



Build on Newroo technology (acquired March 2006 by Fox Interactive) ...

"MySpace news will pull news items from a number of trusted sources via their RSS feeds. The news items will then be organized into 25 main categories and 300 sub-categories including sports, politics, style, and technology. The order of the news items will be determined by user voting, taking into account the freshness of the news. Users can vote on each item of news with a ranking of 1-5. Higher ranked and higher voted items will appear at the top of each category."







More ...



Go direct to MySpace News



To me it does not look very sexy nor different. Why MySpace brings News? Of course, to create more inventar for more advertising opportunities ...



Earlier post:

A MySpace Print Magazine On It's Way?

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Bill's Open Source Promotion In Beijing

got out of control at Beijing University

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The IDG Empire in China With Special Relations

Our eMartin.net network partner Paul Woodward (BSG Asia) made his first draft on IDG China special-relation-results







and is asking for help to digg deeper and to complete the picture.



More



Maybe he could / should also bring into this picture some of this very helpful special releations starting between two men ... ask Hugo.



One of my other regular read Fons Tuinstra (China Herald) comments on his blog:



"IDG China has always been a rather special media company in this country. It was one of the first foreign companies that entered China and got for that special privileges. While later entering China has become rather difficult if not impossible, IDG could have on to its special position and has been making the best out of that ..." more



I have some experience on my own from some research and consulting work over the last 10 years and in starting a JV in Beijing and several cooperation. Actually the first Chinese language paper for Mainland China (B2B) I was involved in, was published way back in 1969 A.D.

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Zukunft des Online-Journalismus: Studie zu Nachrichten-Sites im Internet

Steffen Range (Springer) und Roland Schweins (Handelsblatt) haben im Auftrag der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung die Studie



Klicks, Quoten, Reizwörter:

Nachrichten-Sites im Internet -

Wie das Web den Journalismus verändert



erstellt und jetzt online gestellt. (120 Seiten, PDF)



P.S.

Zur Förderung des Qualitätsjournalismus betreiben die Autoren das Blog Werkanon

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Last US Newspaper Bureau in Canada Closes

"In a sign of US journalism cutbacks, the last American newspaper bureau in Canada is to close. Late this summer the Washington Post will shut its Toronto bureau and recall its correspondent. All over the world American newspapers and news agencies are closing their bureaus leaving their coverage to stringers or freelancers.



Among the major newspapers that have already closed their Canadian bureaus are the Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune and The New York Times which now relies on two stringers for its coverage of its northern neighbour ..." more



via ECJ Media News Digest of 12 April 2007

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Horizont: Top 25 Fachzeitschriften 2006

In Horizont Ausgabe 15 vom 12. April 2007 gab es die erste Rangliste der Fachzeitschriften 'Top 25' nach Brutto-Werbeumsätzen für 2006. Auf die Liste der Top 100 müssen Sie noch bis Mitte Mai warten. Die Top 25 verzeichnen ein plus von 4,1 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr (nicht preisbereinigt). Doch wie siehts in einem 5 Jahresvergleich aus (ebenfalls ohne Berücksichtigung der Preisentwicklung der letzten 5 Jahre). Wir haben uns mal die Top 10 etwas näher angeschaut.



Alle Daten beruhen auf Veröffentlichungen von Horizont Print 2004 - 2007 (man bezieht sich dort jeweils auf Verlagsangaben)

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2006 German B2B Press Annual Statistic

as previously reported (in German) the Deutsche Fachpresse has released their annual statistic for 2006.



For my international readers and partners here are some key figures:



German B2B Media



Total Turnover 2006: 2,952 Mio. Euro - plus 3,9 %



Turnover B2B Publication 2006



Total Turnover 2006: 1.913 Mio. Euro plus 4,1 %

there of, revenue from

- advertising...956 Mio. Euro plus 4,1 %

- circulation ...892 Mio. Euro plus 1,6 %

- others ... 65 Mio. Euro plus 12,1 %



Comparison Turnover for year 2001 - 2006







Insgesamt = Total

Anzeigen = Advertising

Vertrieb = Circulation



Source of Revenue in 2006







Fachzeitschriften = B2B print magazines

Fachbuecher = professional books

Elektronische Medien = digital media

Dienstleistungen = services





German B2B Press / Publisher Expected Results for 2007

- 55 % better than 2006

- 38 % about the same than 2006

- 7 % worst than 2006



Source for all data: Deutsche Fachpresse (soon to be online, but in German)



If you want to study some more details on the German B2B Media results, please leave a comment and/or email me. If there is enough interest, I will make a more detailed report and translate the charts for PDF download (like I did the years before) and/or you can of course buy some consulting ;-) .

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Die Deutsche Fachpresse 2006 im Plus

Daten aus der heute erschienenen Fachpresse-Statistik 2006:



Gesamtumsatz deutsche Fachmedien (hochgerechnet)

plus 3,9 % (gegenüber Vorjahr)







Fachzeitschriftentitel der Mitgliedsverlage: 3.753 (Vorjahr 3.687 - plus 1,8 %)



Umsätze der Mitgliedverlage mit Fachzeitschriften 2006

- Gesamt 1.913 Mio. Euro (Vorjahr 1.838 - plus 4,1 %)

davon

- Anzeigen 956 Mio. Euro (Vorjahr 902 - plus 6,0 %)

- Vertrieb 892 Mio. Euro (Vorjahr 878 - plus 1,6 %)

- Sonstige 65 Mio. Euro (Vorjahr 58 - plus 12,1 %)



Umsatzentwicklung 2001 - 2006







Die Struktur des Fachmedienumsatzes für 2006







Der Auslandsanteil am Gesamtumsatz der sich an der Umfrage beteiligenden Verlag hat sich von 12,5 % auf 13,0 % leicht erhöht



Die Erwartungen der Fachverlage für das Jahr 2007

- besser als 2006: 55 %

- in etwa wie 2006: 38 %

- schlechter als 2006: 7 %



Die ausführliche Fachpresse-Statistik 2006 der Deutschen Fachpresse gibt es (sicherlich bald) auch als Download auf der Website des Fachverbandes.



Zur Entstehung:

Die Fachpresse-Statistik beruht auf einer schriftlichen Befragung der Mitglieder der Deutschen Fachpresse im Zeitraum von Januar bis März 2007 anhand eines standardisierten Fragebogens. Auf Basis der verwertbaren Antworten wurde vom Institut Bellgardt + Behr (Frankfurt am Main) eine Hochrechnung vorgenommen.



Alle Angaben Deutsche Fachpresse / Pressemitteilung vom 23-April-2007

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Forrester’s Social Technographics Report

Charlene Li announced on her blog a new Forrester study on



Social Technographics

Mapping Participation In Activities Forms The Foundation Of A Social Strategy

by Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff, Remy Fiorentino, Sarah Glass



From the executive summary:



"Many companies approach social computing as a list of technologies to be deployed as needed – a blog here, a podcast there – to achieve a marketing goal. But a more coherent approach is to start with your target audience and determine what kind of relationship you want to build with them, based on what they are ready for. Forrester categorizes social computing behaviors into a ladder with six levels of participation; we use the term "Social Technographics" to describe analyzing a population according to its participation in these levels. Brands, Web sites, and any other company pursuing social technologies should analyze their customers' Social Technographics first, and then create a social strategy based on that profile ..."



Climbing the Social Software Ladder







Basis: US Adult Online Consumer



Source: Forrester's NACTAS Q4 2006



via Marianne Richmond on the Resonance Partnership Blog

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'Welt Debatte' ist Online

Florian Steglich hat auf j20 hat seinen "ersten Eindruck" zusammengefasst. Er schreibt:



"Es gibt da die These, daß viele Menschen Blogs auch deshalb lesen, weil sie da deutliche und kontroverse Meinungen finden, die sie in den traditionellen Massenmedien vermissen. Wenn das so ist, ist die neue Debatten-Plattform der Welt Online ein kluger Schritt ..."



wie er die Umsetzung beurteilt



Startseite Welt Debatte

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Breakthrough Years For ePaper Devices?

On Editors Weblog Jean Yves Chainon wrote a three parts article on paperless / ePaper



Part 1: De Tijd's field test

Part 2: 5 Dutch papers partner

Part 3: Interview with Roger Fidler



Roger (Reynolds Journalism Institute) predicts in this interview that 'after years of cautious experimentation and limited interest from the industry, now we will sees the breakthrough years' of electronic device based ePaper approaching.



My take on this:

No way! Your potential readers still (and for a long, long time) have a very limited interest in buying and using such a ePaper device!

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Pay Gap Appears Soon After Graduation

(4/24) One year after graduating college, women working full time earn only 80 percent of what their male counterparts earn, according to a study by the American Association of University Women.



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Obese Workers Cost Employers More

(4/24) Obese workers file more workers' compensation claims, have higher costs from those claims, and lose more days of work than non-obese workers, according to research from Duke University.



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Deal Could Pave Way for Minimum Wage Increase

(4/24) House-Senate negotiators have reached a deal on tax breaks to accompany legislation that would raise the minimum wage.



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No bid for eBay

Legendary creator of the online auction eBay announced it will close its Chinese site and enter into a partnership with Tom Online of Hong Kong. Together the two companies will create a new online auction site for the Chinese market next year. Although the company is known all over the world for its service, the move came as no surprise to those following its progress in China. eBay was consistently beat by Alibaba’s Taobao site, which controls 57% of the Chinese online auction market.

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