Archive for December, 2009
Hino Trucks Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
by admin on Dec.31, 2009, under Uncategorized
PR Newswire, Dec 2, 2009
NOVI, Mich., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Hino Trucks is pleased to announce its 25th anniversary milestone. Hino entered the U.S. market with a cab over engine medium duty truck in 1984, evolving to the current conventional trucks first introduced in the U.S. in 2004.
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Toyota Motor Corporation acquired a majority ownership of Hino Motors, Ltd., in 2003, committing to a vision of global leadership in the medium-duty truck market achieved with regional manufacturing of superior performing trucks
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Key Energy Services to Present at the Capital One Southcoast 2009 Energy Conference
by admin on Dec.30, 2009, under Uncategorized
PR Newswire, Dec 1, 2009
HOUSTON, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Key Energy Services, Inc. announced today that Dick Alario, Key’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Capital One Southcoast 2009 Energy Conference, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in New Orleans. The presentation begins at 1:40 p.m. Central Time and will be available via a live webcast. To access the webcast go to http://www.keyenergy.com/ and select “Investor Relations”.
Key Energy Services is the largest provider of onshore well service rigs in the United States and one of the leading onshore, rig-based well servicing contractors in the world. Key provides a complete range of well services, including rig-based well maintenance, workover, well completion and recompletion services, fluid management services, pressure pumping services, fishing and rental services, electric wireline services and ancillary oilfield services
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Saudis taking lead in battling Huthis: analysts
by admin on Dec.28, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | AFP, December, 2009
RIYADH (AFP) Saudi Arabia appears to be taking the lead in Yemen’s effort to crush Huthi rebels, despite Riyadh’s insistence that it only aims to secure its porous border, security analysts say.
One month after Saudi forces struck back after rebels carried crossed the border in a brief but deadly raid, Saudi jets, helicopters and artillery continued to attack Huthi positions along the Yemeni frontier early this week, according to Saudi press reports.
On Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz stressed that the goal of the biggest Saudi military mobilisation since the 1990-91 Gulf War is protecting Saudi sovereignty, not encroaching on Yemen.
Saudi Arabia “will not allow anyone to gain a foothold on its land,” he said.
But analysts say the…
Is a Paper Resume Still Needed?
by admin on Dec.27, 2009, under Uncategorized
These days everything has gone digital including resumes, which begs the question, is a paper resume still needed? There are many sites online now that you can go to and upload a digital version of your resume and more employers than ever before will have access to it. While the digital revolution is indeed a great one, there are still times where having the old standby of a paper resume is handy indeed.
Here are some times when you will find having a paper resume to your advantage:
*Beating the streets: Yes this is the old fashion way of job hunting. The idea here is to print out a dozen or so copies of your resume in paper form and hit the road. Whatever job it is you are trying to get, like insurance sales for example, will get a resume from you and if you don’t get a job the first day out you will try handing out another dozen paper resumes the next day. Eventually you will land a job. This type of tenacity is rare indeed these days, but you should never underestimate the power of a good personal introduction.
*Faxing potential employers: There are many job opportunities that want you to do nothing more than fax them a resume and then they will contact you if they are interested. It is true that there are programs now that will digitally fax a copy of your resume to the potential employer for you, but many people don’t have this software in which case it is easier to make a paper copy and fax it over and over again.
*Networking: When you are looking for a job you should be talking to everyone about it and not just your friends and family. You never know who could be out there waiting to hire someone just like you. If you do happen to meet someone who is interested in your services what are you going to do, tell them to check out your resume online? It can never hurt you, but it may help you to have a few paper resumes handy wherever it is you are going. Print them out and put them in a folder and leave that folder in your car
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Resort life near Mt. Hood
by admin on Dec.18, 2009, under Uncategorized
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Collins Lake Resort provides luxury resort accommodations in the heart of the Mt. Hood National Forest, an hour east of Portland. It’s an unbeatable destination for year-round adventures, like skiing, snow play, snowmobiling, kayaking, biking, and hiking. Resort amenities include heated pool, hot tub, sauna, trail network, and more.
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ACS Named Top Call Center Outsourcing Provider by Contact Center World
by admin on Dec.18, 2009, under Uncategorized
Business Wire, Dec 02, 2009
DALLAS — Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) received eight first place
rankings in the 2009 Top Outsourcer survey conducted by Contact
Center World, demonstrating its strength as the leading call
center outsourcing provider.
For the third consecutive year, ACS ranked first for the number of call
center agents and B2C agents in the blended category. For the second
straight year, ACS is first for the number of B2B agents in the blended
category.
These rankings validate our position that ACS offers customers a
breadth and depth of service unmatched in the call center outsourcing
industry, said Chris
Tranquill, group president of ACS Business Process Solutions. It is
not only the number of employees, but the quality of the individuals
that makes a difference to our clients and their customers.
With more than 116,000 members, Contact Center World is a leading
resource for the contact center industry and sponsors the annual Top
Outsourcer Rankings
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JustAnswer® Sets Expert Qualifications Bar for Consumer Q&A Site
by admin on Dec.17, 2009, under Uncategorized
PR Newswire, Dec 1, 2009
Company Touts 100 Percent of Its Experts Are Verified Through Industry’s Most Stringent Screening Process
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ — JustAnswer[R], the website where people go when they want an answer from a Doctor, Lawyer, or one of thousands of Experts one-on-one, has just significantly raised the bar for quality of expertise for all consumer question and answer sites. The company is the first of its kind to achieve 100 percent verified Experts, all of whom are vetted through what is by far the most rigorous screening process in the industry – a mere 5.3 percent of applicants are approved and become Experts on JustAnswer.
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“By percentages, it’s harder to become an Expert on JustAnswer than it is to get into Harvard,” says Emily Reber Porter, JustAnswer’s Director of Expert Quality and Harvard Law School Alumna.
100 Percent Verified Experts
The thousands of Experts on JustAnswer answering questions in more than 100 categories have all had their credentials reviewed by one of two leading third-party verification companies – both of which are Global Fortune 500 companies. Every Expert in every category on JustAnswer has had their identity and at least one credential verified – such as a license, certification, educational degree, or employment history – that is relevant to the category in which they’re answering questions.
Obtaining the verification companies’ approval is just one part of JustAnswer’s multi-step corroboration procedure. Potential Experts are administered tests in the subject matter of their respective fields. Applicants who refuse or do not pass either the verification process or the test are not accepted as Experts. Even after approval, Experts must continue to earn the right to provide answers to customers on JustAnswer. They must earn high customer satisfaction ratings, and they are subject to ongoing peer review by other Experts on JustAnswer.
“Millions of registered users around the world come to JustAnswer for answers to questions in over 100 areas that require advanced training, specific experience or specialized education,” said JustAnswer CEO Andy Kurtzig. “Other answer sites leave their customers in the hands of high school students to answer questions. But, we only provide customers with access to Doctors, Lawyers, and other verified Experts in their respective fields.”
Experts Enjoy Helping Customers, Making Additional Income, and Learning from Other Experts
Once verified, Experts on JustAnswer apply their knowledge by answering questions in a quick and compassionate manner
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Switch from cars to buses boosts passenger numbers; Municipal transport company sees turnover surge by pounds 1m
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales), Nov 28, 2009
Byline: Aled Blake
COMMUTERS taking the bus instead of using their cars have helped a bus company grow turnover by more than pounds 1m in the past year.
Newport Transport, the municipally owned bus company serving Newport, said turnover in 2008/09 stood at pounds 10.15m, with pre-tax profits of pounds 180,000, up from pounds 143,580 the previous 12 months.
The company saw passenger numbers rise to 7.5 million, from 7.2 million the year before.
As part of the company’s performance related pay scheme, staff at Newport Transport will receive a bonus of more than pounds 150 because of the financial results.
Investment also grew in 2009 with more than pounds 2m committed to new vehicles, staff, infrastructure and services, while Newport Transport also expanded its staffing level by 25% in the past six months.
The company now employs 250 people, 150 of whom are bus drivers.
Chris Blyth, Newport Transport’s managing director, put the strong financial performance down to a “modal shift” in consumer patterns.
He said: “We have had an independent review done and there was evidence of a move from cars to buses, with an increase in numbers of people using public transport.
“The frequency of our services and the quality is important as well.”
Mr Blyth admitted the recession might have had a positive impact on the company’s performance, with people looking at ways of saving money.
Disruption in Newport city centre will also have contributed to the rise in passenger numbers and the company’s financial growth, according to Mr Blyth.
He said: “One hopes that when there is a modal shift, for whatever reason, that the experience they have using the bus service makes them continual users rather than reverting back to the car.
“We have plans in the new year to encourage more people on to our buses through an exciting fares strategy.
“I’m convinced that the quality of service we provide has been the main driver behind passenger growth and the financial success of the company.”
Mr Blyth said the company, which is owned by Newport Council, was able to reinvest in the business and expand at a time when other firms have been forced into cutbacks.
Money is invested in socially necessary services that might not be provided if the company was not owned by the council, said Mr Blyth.
Mr Blyth said it was on track to grow passenger numbers by 4% in the current financial year.
“We have recruited a network manager who will look at what we do and build on the changes that we’ve made across the network, giving people the bus services they want, when they want them.
“Hopefully, we can reward the shareholder if we continue to grow and be profitable.”
Mr Blyth said the company had no special plans in place for the Ryder Cup being held at Newport’s Celtic Manor Resort in October next year, with special bus services being run by the golf tournament itself.
“We are going to showcase our existing bus services that operate 52 weeks a year,” he said.
“We are satisfied that the quality and frequency of services we provide will cope with any increase in demand during the Ryder Cup.”
Looking ahead, Mr Blyth said that a deputy managing director would be appointed early next year.
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WIN 40IN SONY BRAVIA TV AND BLU-RAY PLAYER; Great Christmas prize Competition time YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland), Dec 6, 2009
WE’VE teamed up with Nestle to give readers the chance to win a fantastic 40in Sony Bravia HD LCD TV and Blu-ray player.
To celebrate the launch of their Christmas selection boxes, which have hit shelves across the country, one lucky winner will enjoy a great festive season of family holiday home entertainment.
The new-style selection boxes are now more compact and 95 per cent recyclable. The bulky plastic inserts have been replaced by ones made from card, making them the perfect stocking filler.
The selection boxes are available in three different festive designs and range from large boxes to smaller Santa-themed boxes for younger children where all the products contain no artificial colours or flavours.3
They are filled with a range of family favourites including; Milkybars, Milkybar Buttons, Aeros, Kit-Kat four-fingers, Smarties, Toffee Crisps and Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles to name but a few.
HOW TO ENTER
Correctly answer this question for a chance to win: What is the Milkybar character called? A) The Milkybar Boy B) The Milkybar Girl C) The Milkybar Kid Call 0901 609 2330 and follow instructions, or Text SM2330 followed by a space and then your answer (a, b or c), name, address and postcode to 84080. To receive details of goods and services which may be of interest to you, start your text entry SM2330IN.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Lines close at 6pm on Friday, December 11, 2009. BT landline calls cost 60p per min, max two mins. Texts entries cost pounds 1.50 each plus std network rate
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Herald; Dubuque, Iowa – business briefs
by admin on Dec.16, 2009, under Uncategorized
0 Comments | Telegraph – Herald; Dubuque, Iowa, Sep 6, 2009
Redline Detailing, LLC, an auto and boat appearance specialist company, has opened at 3366 Center Grove Drive, Suite 1. Services provided include engine shampooing, claying application, over-spray paint removal, convertible roof cleaning/conditioning, ozone treatment and fabric protection. The company also will pick up and deliver, and is fully insured and certified. Web site:
www.redlineDetailingLLC.com.
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