Free machine translation and dictionary websites are very popular all over the world and attract millions of visitors a day. This is understandable as 72% of Internet users do not speak English, while 65% of the digital content on the Internet is in English (eMarketer).
Yet another major publication is coming forward claiming confirmation that the long-rumored Verizon iPhone is real. But don’t get your hopes up for an iPhone 4 that’s compatible with the carrier’s soon-to-be-launched 4G network.
NEW YORK – Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., the company responsible for popular video games such as the “Grand Theft Auto” series, said Friday that the CEO hired to turn the company around will step down to travel in Asia with his family.
E-commerce professional Debra Malek is pleased to announce the publication of her new business blog, http://www.BabyNewBlog.net. Developed as an informational parallel to her web business, this interactive platform was designed to capture the miracle of life through firsthand stories of pregnancy. It will regale readers with insightful narratives of a first-time mother experiencing it all – blissful moments through the occasional affliction.
The Kia Cerato is Kia’s best-selling model globally, recording annual sales of 304,295 units during 2009 with the 4-door sedan and 2-door Koup versions – and 226,975 units during the first seven months of 2010.
- Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington President Harvey Reiter today issued the following statement:
Epoch 5, a Public Relations and Marketing Firm located on Long Island (New York), has posted “How to Hire a PR Firm” on its recently launched blog. “Take 5 – The Epoch 5 Blog” presents business leaders with relevant news and insights from the public relations, marketing and advertising fields. Members of the Epoch 5 team will also blog about the firm’s experience in the areas of marketing, advertising, corporate communications, community and government relations, media relations, crisis communications, and social media.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – She is wowing fans on the reality TV contest "Dancing With the Stars" but behind the scenes this week, singer/actress Brandy has been in a more important competition. She is racing against time to help save the life of a teenager who needs a heart transplant.
- McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released its 2011 Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning, which predicts an increase in overall U.S. construction starts for next year. The level of construction starts in 2011 is expected to advance 8% to $445.5 billion, following the 2% decline predicted for 2010.
MUTTSComics.com and PRI, Inc., today announced the release of the Guardians of Being 2011 Wall Calendar, available through publisher Amber Lotus, Amazon.com and local bookstores throughout the country. The Guardians of Being calendar is the second collaboration between award-winning illustrator Patrick McDonnell and renowned spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle.
Small-to-medium sized businesses will immediately benefit from the new easy-to-use web-based project management features and enhancements. The much-anticipated update, which includes a custom Gantt chart, will help make users more productive by having advanced, robust tools to quickly get things done. All existing customers receive the new features available in Projecturf 2.1 automatically.
- CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) (the “Company”) today announced the completion of its offering of $130 million of 4.875% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, including the exercise, in full, of the $15 million over-allotment option granted to the initial purchasers. The Notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, as amended.
- The Global E-paper Market (2010-2015) ( http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/e-paper-market-194.html) report by MarketsandMarkets states that the global SOI wafer market is estimated to be $5.73 billion by 2015, growing at a CAGR of 25.3% from 2010 to 2015.
- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced that it has been selected by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide commercial satellite communications under new Schedule Item Numbers (SINs) created by the GSA and Defense Intelligence Systems Agency’s (DISA) Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition (FCSA) program. The award — only the third since the inception of the new program offering was created — modifies Hughes’ existing GSA Schedule 70 contract to include SINs for subscription services and transponded capacity.
In his latest film, international award-winning filmmaker Kevin P. Miller (The Promised Land, Generation RX) examines the possibilities of a future where international government bureaucracies like the WTO and Codex Alimentarius — working in league with multinational corporations, control the food and medicine supply worldwide.