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Can 100% of Jatropha Plant be Commercially Viable? Expert Shares Surprising Facts About Jatropha 'Residue'
In a time when many industries are shrinking or closing down altogether, Jatropha plantation management continues to expand and grow. For one, Jatropha has proven itself as a pro 13af fitable source of biofuel and as an alternative energy resource.
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And now, thanks to the pioneering research of reno 1f40 wned Jatropha expert Dr. William Ludwig Nolten, entrepreneurs are discovering how to take 100% advantage of the Jatropha plant. For example, Dr. Nolten's research reveals that Jatropha seedcake and biomass revenues can exceed returns from the sale of Jatropha oil.
It Can Happen to You
Can anyone have twenty successful businesses on the internet in four years? Six years ago Jane Langdon did not know how to turn on a computer. Today she has twenty internet businesses. You can too.
It all started because her favorite perfume was discontinued. Jane started to study chemistry and learn the internet so she could read everything written about perfumery. She bought a computer and taught herself how to use it. Finally she mixed a perfume. People began to ask her what she was wearing. So she started an internet business, House of Rose, with one rose perfume. Today she has more than 55 long lasting, non alcohol perfumes at www.houseofrose.com.
TRAY6 Launches the CellCatch, a Stylish New Cell Phone Accessory that Combines Fashion & Function
TRAY6 announces the launch of the CellCatch for women, their newest experiment in Fashion + Function. Made of high quality semi-precious stones and sterling silver, this hybrid bracelet and cell phone accessory attaches to a user's cell phone and is worn around the wrist. The CellCatch is more than just a pretty object. It truly makes the cell phone easier to carry. Dropped phones will be a thing of the past.
The CellCatch is transforming the way women carry their phones in the most fashionable way possible. For women, losing a cell phone at the bottom of a handbag can lead to missed calls or embarrassing extra rings. Dropping a cell phone while multi-tasking is another common complaint. TRAY6 created the CellCatch to address these problems through good design & an emphasis on fashion. Always at hand, but never in the way, the CellCatch allows a cell phone to hang gently and elegantly from the wrist for quick, convenient access. Women can look stylish with every ring & never miss a call again, unless, of course, it’s by choice.
Corona Light to Sponsor $100,000 Tornado Table Soccer Tournament in Las Vegas -- U.S. National Team to Face Top Competitors From Over 40 Nations
An estimated 500 of the world's best table soccer (a.k.a. "foosball") players are now rapidly gearing up to compete for over $100,000 in cash, prizes and titles at Corona Light's Tornado Table Soccer World Championship Series tournament. To take place September 26-30, 2007 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the tournament will include a wide variety of events, including doubles, singles and mixed doubles in divisions for masters, pros, semi-pros and amateurs.
All eyes will be on the members of the U.S. National Team, as they compete for the first time on home turf against World #1-ranked Austria -- winner of last year's International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) World Cup of Table Soccer in Hamburg, Germany. Austria, along with teams from Germany, France, Canada, Malaysia, the UK and more will square off in a special National Teams event, one of only four held this year and the only one held in North America. Competition and international rivalries are expected to be very intense, with players also having individual opportunities to qualify for trips to the ITSF World Championship Finals in St. Vincent, Italy this coming October.
The competition will take place on Brunswick's Tornado Table Soccer tables, one of five official tables used for international pro tour play. The event is an ITSF World Championship class tournament, and is further sanctioned by the United States Table Soccer Federation (USTSF). Sponsors of the event are Corona Light, Brunswick, and the Riviera Hotel and Casino (reservations: 1-800-634-6753) while sponsors of the U.S. National Team include Brunswick, Borden Milk Products of North Texas, Warrior Custom Golf, Bonzini™ USA, Foosball.com and TTR MasterWraps. Professional video production is provided by InsideFoos.com.
New Research Highlights Massive Growth Opportunities in the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market
China possesses one fifth of the world's population and has one of the largest drug markets in the world. In 2006, the Chinese pharmaceutical market reached $12 billion dollars, a four-fold increase over the 1998 market value. A series of factors, such as an increasingly aging population, accelerating growth of the urban population as well as expansion of healthcare covering urban and rural areas, will grow the Chinese drug market by 20-25 percent per annum over the next five years. China is expected to become the fifth largest drug market in the world by 2010.
As China joins the World Trade Organization and integrates more completely into the global economy, it will further open the door to a lucrative drug market for overseas pharmaceutical companies. However, the Chinese environment for the protection of intellectual property is complex. Locally produced generics and copy products currently dominate the market. It is estimated that about 97% of drugs produced by local companies are generics or counterfeits.
In order to enter such a lucrative market, pharmaceutical companies need to understand how to file applications for imported drug registration with Chinese authorities. The application and approval process is complex and regulations are variable and lack transparency. Furthermore, facing such a complex market environment, pharmaceutical companies will have an understandable fear that their imported drugs and pharmaceuticals produced in China will be copied; thereby infringing their intellectual property.
Why did Eli Lilly & Company fail in its litigation of patent infringement dispute case in China? Why can Pfizer win in an administrative proceeding against the Patent Reexamination Board of the China State Intellectual Property Office for its Viagra patent? Knowledge of the Chinese regulatory regime is paramount in such a lucrative yet complex market. Two newly published reports available on http://www.free-research.com provide detailed guidance on the lucrative Chinese pharmaceutical market.
China Guidebook for Pharmaceutical Patent Protection 2007 is an essential resource for pharmaceutical companies seeking to achieve a successful patent protection of their IP in China. The report provides regulatory guidance and case studies of patent infringements in China. Further details can be found at: http://www.free-research.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Guidebook-for-Pharmaceutical-Patent-Protection-2007-24449.asp
China Pharmaceutical Guidebook - Latest Chinese Regulations for Imported Drug Registration provides pharmaceutical manufacturers guidance on achieving a successful application and approval for their imported drug registration. Further details can be found at:
http://www.free-research.com/Summary-Market-Report/China-Pharmaceutical-Guidebook-Latest-Chinese-Regulations-for-Imported-Drug-Registration-24448.asp
For more details on these these reports and other market research reports, please visit http://www.free-research.com. Free-Research.com is the world's largest web resource of both free and paid reports, covering 27 industry sectors globally. Free-Research.com provides the widest choice to market research buyers worldwide.
Forward-Thinking CEO Leads Apartment Industry with Recessionary Strategies
While dining at the Daily Grill in West L.A., President/CEO Mark Carter noticed that their employee's tee shirts read, "Deliver Daily". He couldn't help but think about this phrase in the context of his own business. For the past 20 years, Carter has been at the helm, navigating Sequoia Equities, Inc., a real estate investment and property management company, to success. Conservative in his investment approach, Carter, against the advice of many industry executives, did not buy when the market was "hot". Rather, he took this time to make improvements to existing assets, increase tenant services and programs, and build value with an eye toward future opportunities.
Click here to read more…No More Awkward Shopping Trips with the Launch of Online Store: Period Products
Red Rags, LLC, announced the grand opening of its new online store, Period Products at http://www.Period-Products.com offering hard to find menstruation supplies in one location. Women can prevent awkwardness when buying their monthly menstrual supplies in person by having them discreetly shipped to their doorstep.
Period Products is the first and only store to solely specialize in menstrual supplies. The unique and vast product selection features books, cases for pads and tampons, feminine hygiene, laundry remedies, pain relievers for cramps and PMS, and disposable and period panties. The feminine hygiene line consists of feminine deodorant, wash and wipes, menstrual cups, organic pads and tampons, first period kits, and sanitary disposal bags.
Flashcards Announces Attention-Grabbing "Change of Address" Postcards In Time For The Summer Moving Season
Moving? An important part of your move is to notify your friends, family and contacts of your new mailing address. Normally we move to a new location due to job changes, family changes or other life events that will necessitate a move. One of your most important tasks when moving, often forgotten until it's too late, is to tell people where you're moving to.
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You will first need to notify the post office of your address change. You can pick up a change of address form at your local post office or online at www.usps.com . However, this is only the first step. It's your job to get everyone who sends you mail to change your address in their little address books. In our fast-paced society, simply sending friends and family an e 1000 mail is not enough. An excellent way to get their attention is by sending them an Address Notification Postcard through the mail. Postcards are an inexpensive way to let everyone know your new address. You can mail a 4.25" by 6" postcard via First Class Mail for only 23.
StockRing: Sell Your 401(k) and Buy Only Money Market Fund Now
StockRing 401(k) Plan Research shows that the majority of mutual funds offered by most 401(k) plans will either substantially decline in value or will go through high volatility just to stay at the same level. In other words less then 20% of 401(k) participants will see their retirement accounts grow in the new future. Because of this situation StockRing recommends to sell all your 401(k) mutual funds and completely invest your 401(k) plan into a Money Market fund usually offered as a save heaven option for your 401(k) investments.
Click here to read more…New Location for GollyGear.com Small Dog Boutique
Skokie, IL (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 - Golly Gear, a boutique for small dogs, has opened in its new location at 4104 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077.
Golly Gear got its start in the corner of a bookstore in Skokie. “We’ve had small dogs all our lives,” says Hope Saidel, co-owner, with her sister Fran, of Golly Gear. “We know how difficult it is to find even the most basic pet supplies in the right sizes for tiny dogs. Once we found some wonderful products for our own dogs, we wanted to share our finds with other small dog owners.”
Saidel continued “We already had the bookstore, so we just moved some books aside and started Golly Gear in one corner. At first it was just a lark, named for my sister’s Brussels Griffon, Golly. That dog is the ultimate diva – so we knew that if a product was good for Golly, other small dogs could use it, too.”
Before long, the sisters found that Golly Gear was exciting more interest than the bookstore. “It made sense,” Saidel said. “There are a million places out there that sell books. But Golly Gear’s product mix is unique – fun, affordable and practical items, especially for small dogs.”
About a year after going online with http://www.GollyGear.com and in the bookstore, the sisters decided to close the bookstore and devote an entire shop to Golly Gear. The new store is a joy, Saidel says. “We love going to work every single day.”
Golly Gear is now located at 4104 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60076. Hours of the small dog boutique are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and by appointment. Phone: 847-677-0680. Toll-free 1-800-694-6531. Website: http://www.GollyGear.com.
BTI Communications Inc. Announces New Branch Office in Sacramento
BTI Communications Group, Ltd, a premiere provider of VoIP and business optimization solutions announces that effective January 15, 2007, they have entered the Sacramento, California market with the acquisition of ATC. For over 20 years ATC has been servicing the Sacramento market as an authorized Inter-Tel dealer. Among Sacramento dealers, ATC has by far the strongest reputation for integrity and customer satisfaction, and boasts a loyal customer base of over 600 small to medium size businesses.
Click here to read more…Matt Bacak Still the Record Holder for Largest Customer Acquisition Online
Record-breaking attempts are old news in the Internet marketing community. Every online entrepreneur wants to outdo the competition. Some of those records are made to be broken, while others are smash proof. The customer acquisition record "The Powerful Promoter," Matt Bacak, set back in April is proving to be one that falls into the latter category. Five months later, Matt Bacak retires promotion still currently ranks as the largest customer acquisition in the Internet marketing community's history - despite valiant attempts by competitors like Joel Comm, Keith Wellman, Mike Filsaime and Stomper Net. Now, even Stomper is getting in on the competition but is proving no match for Bacak's seven-day achievement. Internet markets who would like to leverage the expertise of the reigning record holder can do so online at http://www.powerfulpromoter.com.
Click here to read more…How Is Your Brand Performing in China? Free Lyra Webcast Decodes China’s Digital Imaging Market
Lyra Research, the digital imaging authority, will present its next free Webcast, “Decoding China’s Digital Imaging Market,” on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 2 p.m. eastern daylight time. Watch this Webcast to gain a better understanding of this rapidly changing market for printers and related consumables and to gain insight from Lyra’s recent primary research studies on Chinese consumer and business user markets. Register for the Webcast at www.lyra.com.
About the Webcast
The Webcast is targeted at imaging vendors and will identify Chinese printer buyers, what features they are looking for, what types of consumables they purchase, and how much they print. For example, according to a survey conducted by Lyra Research, 68 percent of Chinese business users with printers own HP-brand devices, and 68 percent of the survey respondents who plan to buy a new printer in the next year will seriously consider buying an HP printer. (See figure: http://lyra6.lyra.com/unitymailimages/china-printer-brand-preferences.gif) The survey results and analysis, which demonstrate Hewlett-Packard Company’s strong foothold in the vast Chinese digital imaging market and its influence on future printer buyers, is published in Lyra Research’s China Market Advisory Service.
Jiqiang Rong, Lyra’s director of primary research, comments on the significance of Hewlett-Packard’s two-pronged dominance. “The findings reveal that HP has not only succeeded in establishing leadership in the Chinese market, but it also shows the staying power of the HP brand in terms of future purchases by current printer owners. Many business buyers have already made up their minds to go with HP. That brand permanence is invaluable in a fast-growing market, where dynamics such as word of mouth marketing play a significant role.”
About the China Market Advisory Service
Larry Jamieson, director of Lyra’s China Market Advisory Service, discusses how this innovative, country-specific market research service is helping clients. “Digital imaging companies in North America, Europe, and Asia, specifically Japan, are scrambling to launch campaigns in China that are strategic and scalable, given the consumer and business markets’ accelerated growth. For some firms, a manufacturing base is already in place there, but the question of how best to leverage such a resource for the domestic market remains unclear. Lyra’s China Market Advisory Service is plotting a course for digital imaging companies throughout the world to identify sales opportunities and anticipate Chinese market trends and consumer needs with actionable competitive intelligence and comprehensive primary research reports that evaluate end-user needs and preferences, and strategic planning insight and guidance from leading analysts in the industry.” For more information, please visit http://www.lyra.com/lh3m.nsf/AdvisoryServices/CMAS. Or, to discuss how the China Market Advisory Service can help impact your business, please call Brian Jones at 617-454-2641, or send an e-mail to bjones@lyra.com.
About Lyra Research
Founded in 1991, Lyra Research is recognized worldwide as the leading provider of market, product, and technology information and analysis focused on the imaging industry. Lyra Research provides targeted information on printers and copiers, digital photography, and imaging supplies to more than 2,000 clients in more than 40 countries. Lyra’s portfolio of services includes leading industry newsletters, special market reports, advisory services, conferences, Webcasts, and custom consulting.
Related Companies
Companies mentioned in this press release include Canon, Epson, Founder, Fuji Xerox, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), Konica Minolta, Lenovo, Lexmark, Panasonic, and Samsung.
Related Chart Data
Chart title: China Business Users' Current Printer Brand Ownership and Brand Purchase Consideration: Top 10 Vendors Owned
HP 68% 68%
Epson 46% 28%
Canon 21% 16%
Lenovo 19% 11%
Samsung 10% 7%
Fuji-Xerox 5% 5%
Panasonic 4% 1%
Lexmark 3% 1%
Founder 3% 2%
Konica/Minolta 1% 1%
Key: Value 1 = Currently Own, All Respondents; Value 2 = Seriously Consider, Among Respondents Intending To Purchase In Next Year
Source: Lyra Research, Inc., China Market Advisory Service, Business Printer Survey, Fourth-Quarter 2005
Winning Entry in Wacky Language
The WildWords Game Company has declared a winner in its contest to find a slogan that would appeal to serious Scrabble(R) players. According to the contest rules, the slogan was to be written in Scrablese which was defined as "the short, odd words in the Official Scrabble Dictionary that never appear in print media and are never spoken."
WildWords, unlike Scrabble(R), is played with a regular English reference dictionary, since any word, no matter how long, can be played in the game. Scrabblese is not essential to playing the game brilliantly. Peter Roizen, the creator of WildWords, said he and other WildWords players simply did not speak Scrabblese well enough to author even a crummy promotional phrase in the language.
Automated Marketing System Integration for Small and Home-Based Businesses Endorsed by Owner of Exceptional Skin and Body LLC
Exceptional Skin and Body LLC owner Kecia Waddell has endorsed two automated marketing systems specialized for small and home-based businesses. The organic health and beauty online retailer uses both of these systems and recommends them to other small and home-based businesses for their marketing needs.
The first automated marketing system Waddell is endorsing the Prosperity Automated System (PAS), a 100% automated business that uses advanced Internet technology to promote itself and any other existing business, home-based or otherwise, by producing and sorting leads and providing pre-qualified prospects to members. The second is Gold Calling®, a relationship marketing-based automated marketing software.
Luxury Artificial Christmas Décor Retailer Balsam Hill ™ Now Offering Christmas Tree Skirts and Ornaments
Luxury artificial Christmas tree & décor retailer Balsam Hill ™ has expanded their offerings to include two Christmas tree skirts and eight collections of Christmas ornaments. In preparation for the holiday season, Balsam Hill ™ has been steadily expanding their catalog, which includes the Napa Christmas™ Signature, Aspen Christmas Signature, Vermont Signature™, and Balsam Hill ™ collections of pre-lit artificial Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands.
One of the new Christmas tree skirts is traditional, and the other is plush red velvet. Many of the ornaments are made from organza or velvet with gold threading and beaded accents, and they are all shipped in premium organza drawstring bags. Ranging from child-friendly duck motifs to Victorian shoes and classic pineapple designs, these Christmas collectibles aim to please a wide range of luxury shoppers.
Sliding Glass Doors Can Be Decorated
Many homes have at least one sliding glass door and until now, 'decorating sliders' really meant hiding them behind closed curtains or blinds. Now you can affordably decorate sliding glass doors with the look of etched or stained glass.
Tropical Oasis Pattern from Wallpaper For Windows
Wallpaper For Windows™ is a special adhesive-free vinyl film that transforms plain glass doors into expensive-looking custom doors. Instead of closed blinds and a dark room, the room is energized with natural light and decorative glass doors.
Shamoon College of Engineering in Israel Opens American Office -- College Helps Fill Engineering Shortage in South Israel
The American Friends of Sami Shamoon College of Engineering in Beer Sheva and Ashdod, Israel , has opened its first American office, at 5 West 36th Street in New York City. Douglas Stern, President of AFSSCE remarked, "With the leadership of our new Executive Vice President, veteran fundraiser Joshua Karlin, we are creating a high profile Executive Committee in the Northeast United States to raise $12 million by 2012." This will finance Shamoon's 130% planned increase in student enrollment from 3,000 to 7,000, Stern explained.
Click here to read more…Erin VanSickle, Jerry Paul, Rob Wilson Launch Capitol Energy Communications
Erin VanSickle, former communications director for the Florida GOP, today announced the launch of Capitol Energy Communications, LLC. Capitol Energy Communications is a unique partnership between VanSickle and government affairs consultants Jerry Paul and Rob Wilson of Capitol Energy Florida, LLC. Capitol Energy Communications will provide strategic communications services combined with energy policy and legislative expertise.
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"Capitol Energy Communications will offer distinctive communications services, helping clients face today's industry challenges and effectively share their ideas with key Florida and national stakeholders," said VanSickle. "Offering a broad range of customized services and an extensive network of Capitol contacts, CEC features more than 50 combined years of consulting expertise."
Mediast Launches HolidayPlans 3.0; the Latest Version of their Online Reservations and Content Management Software
Mediast today announced the general availability of HolidayPlans 3.0, the latest version of their online reservation and content management software. In addition to providing real-time availability and online reservations, HolidayPlans makes it easy to manage many aspects of your website with the integrated content management features. The system has been designed with flexibility in mind and allows for extensive front-end branding, as well as multiple languages and templates.
A skilled web developer can seamlessly integrate HolidayPlans into any website.
