Friday, January 9, 2009

Ford Shelby GT500 | Ford Mustang Shelby

Ford Company has announced the 2010 Shelby GT500 to the lead of the 2009 North American International Auto Show, and the automaker says it features a more powerful engine (in fact it's the most powerful SVT-tuned Mustang ever), more-refined interior, and a more responsive ride.[ www.autonet.ca]

Ford marketers say the company will protect the budget for its auto show presence in 2009 in hopes of making a big splash among the Big Three automakers. Starting at the Detroit show, Ford will unveil one of its most important products of the year: the re-engineered and restyled 2010 Taurus large sedan. They also will discuss its electric-vehicle strategy for the coming decade and reveal the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500. [www.reviews.cnet.com]

The crew at Shelby Automobiles aimed to make a vehicle that can take on the ever-increasing competition in the muscle car segment.

This car is luxurious and can compete in that class. Are sales ford Shelby GT500 can achieve this target in 2009 in the bed economic situation?

Satyam Salary | Satyam Employees | Satyam Takeover

Satyam’s interim CEO Ram Myanampati’s acknowledgment about “dismal liquidity” on its working capital has made employees suspicious, who a few hours back were guaranteed by the management that their salaries would be distributed on time. Although everyone received December satyam salary, Satyam employees are dreading that January payouts, due in three weeks, will be delayed.[ www.business-standard.com]

However, there are companies that are hiring in the current scenario and depending on the job profile, one could land a job at companies like Tesco HSC. The company is looking to add around 1,200 people to its existing workforce of 3,000 plus. “We would certainly be open to hiring anyone from Satyam.

“In the current context, those leaving Satyam should be prepared to take a salary cut. And while no company might want to admit it, those coming from Satyam will be subjected to extra scrutiny,” says B S Murthy, CEO of Leadership Capital. “While bottom and mid rung staff with technical expertise might be considered, leadership positions are not likely to open up for Satyam staff.”[ www.economictimes.indiatimes.com]

The economic crisis is not only happening in the U.S., but already is a global crisis. We all have to be prepared and explore new business opportunities that can overcome the financial crisis time.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

TD Ameritrade Acquire Thinkorswim

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said it arranged to acquire online brokerage Thinkorswim for approximately $606 million in cash and stock deal. Terms: each allocate of SWIM will be exchanged for $3.34 in money and 0.3980 of AMTD share.

The deal comes as Ameritrade, which has seen fierce trading activity, copes with declining asset levels and Federal Reserve interest charge cuts that are estimated to design challenges for the company. Observers plan industry declines into next year as investors sprain back from weak equity markets.

Thinkorswim had $380 million in revenue and $87 million in pretax returns for the year ended Sept. 30.

Autonet Mobile | The Mobile Web | Wi-Fi for your Car

The San Francisco-based Internet overhaul bringer Autonet Mobile, the first provider of in-vehicle Internet navy, seems to be zooming along. The band’s router creates a Wi-Fi hotspot in and around the vehicle in which it’s installed—and even in the face of a significant monetary downturn, troupe CEO Sterling Pratz is optimistic about Autonet’s impending.

Pratz and Moeller contracted to use Verizon’s nationwide cellular tower organism and set up the group operations crux in a 5,000- square-foot warehouse in Santa Rosa. Pratz got auto dealers and stereo shops to begin promotion, generous them, a big chunk of the $499 early grasp fee. In Late 2007, he got Avis to present Wi-Fi ritual to its customers via a portable Autonet Mobile box that plugs into a vehicle’s cigarette lighter or a wall outlet.

From the opening, Pratz says, Autonet’s aim has plainly been to prolong the home Internet experience to the car. “We sincerely felt like the car was the last upholder of connectivity for the Internet,” he says. “And we also thought that once you put the Internet into the car, a full new network of applications and army and harvest would form.”

Macy's Store Closings

As the Journal previewed Wednesday night, Macy’s this morning announced the closing of 11 supplies, a move that came after an arduous feast term. Macy’s also said Thursday that same-keep sales for December destroy 4%, among what it called “the most challenging fiscal environment in recall.”

Macy said absolute clearance sales at the stores will create within the next week, excepting for the Hawaii pile, which will not foothold an absolute selling.

The 176 unnatural people at Crestwood may be considered for open positions at other Macy’s locations, but it’s too rapidly to know how many will land other work with the company, said Jim Sluzewski, a Macy’s spokesman.

Regular rounded-time and part-time associates laid off in the closings will sense partition benefits and outplacement assistance, the department storeroom fetter said.

Truly, the difficult economic situation, many people find jobs info. Are you ready to face this situation?

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Alcoa Aluminum Layoffs | Alcoa Stock

Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through the active participation and growth in all major aspects of the industry. They serve the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, so the design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa to business customers.

Alcoa announced it will cut about 13,500 jobs in 2009 that will affect employees locally and around the globe.

Alcoa's stock did not react much Tuesday, closing down 3 percent, but up 100 percent from November when the low Alcoa be layoffs.

In crisis situations worldwide, the big company like Alcoa is also affected, how do you plan for the economic difficulties facing this?

Search for new business? online business may be one of choice.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Obama Stimulus Package 2009 Plan

Obama Pitches Stimulus Package to House Republicans
Washington Post- Jan 05, 2009
Businesses would get an extension of expired tax breaks from the 2008 stimulus package signed by President Bush, including a "bonus depreciation" break that ...

Obama Said to Favor $775 Billion for Stimulus Plan
Bloomberg- Jan 06, 2009
He was “interested in what Republican ideas might be offered to the stimulus package,” McConnell said. European stocks and US index futures advanced on ...

The Progress Report: Obama's Stimulus Package
Obama's Stimulus Package - The Huffington Post. ... Today, President-elect Obama is moving forward with what he has billed as his top priority: an economic stimulus package called the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/feeds/verticals/politics/index...

The Deficit, Schmeficit Stimulus Package - Marc Ambinder
Smarter lions than I are trying to clarify the still-fuzzy details of Obama's stimulus package, but from some of the early predictable political jockeying just doesn't seem that intellectually honest. Worry about the deficit and the ...
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/

Whitney Casey on Dating | Whitney Casey Fired

Facebook dating tips
Staten Island Advance - SILive.com, USA- Jan 06, 2009
Whitney Casey, a relationship expert with Match.com, has several tips for teens looking to meet prospective dates via the social-networking site. ...

9 self-help books for 2009
New York Daily News, USA- Jan 04, 2009
"The Man Plan: Drive Men Wild - Not Away" by Whitney Casey (Perigree, Jan 6, $19.95). Journalist Casey's guide to getting a man isn't just another ...

Lose an Eye, it's a Sport: What's in a column....
Whitney Casey - Why would I want to listen to her on relationships? I've been happily married for over ten years. Leon Hale - To be fair: He has a specific demographic that loves him. I am not that. ...
http://loseaneye.blogspot.com/

About:Chron: Apologist for electric companies? Whitney Casey, and Gold
The assortment of come-hither poses that accompany "columnist" Whitney Casey's offerings weaken the credibility of her articles. I believe she has the incorrect job if what she wanted, instead, was to be a "pin up" girl. ...
http://blogs.chron.com/aboutchron/

FBI Jobs | FBI employment

FBI looking for 850 special agents and more than 2,100 professional support workers.

FBI to open the job in a large-scale after the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks.

Assistant Director John Raucci of the FBI said the goal is to bring more people in the plane with the ability of critical areas, especially the fluency of language and computer science. However, we are also looking for professionals in various fields who have deep desire to help protect the nation from terrorists, Spies, and others who want to harm us.[ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)]

Mayoral Candidates Unveils 'War On Domestic Terrorism' Plan
KETV.com, USA- Jan 05, 2009
Hal Daub’s plan begins with increasing the partnerships with the FBI and other federal agencies and prosecutors. Daub said he wants racketeering laws to be ...

How to Avoid Web-Based Schemes When Applying for Jobs
Poynter.org, USA- Jan 04, 2009
WSMV-TV says that "with unemployment rising, the FBI reports an increase in the number of Web-based schemes promising large amounts of money for at-home ...

Ross McCall | Jennifer Love Hewitt

The "Ghost Whisperer" star and fiancé Ross McCall have ended engagement with Actress and singer Jennifer Love Hewitt , according to People.com.

People Magazine quotes a source as saying: "They broke up over the holidays and have ended their engagement."

Jennifer Love Hewitt first met Ross McCall in 2006 when he made a guest appearance on CBS' TV series "Ghost Whisperer", where she plays Melinda Gordon. After a year of dating, they got engaged in November 2007, while vacationing in Hawaii.

They’re both really sad about this. Even their friends are surprised, they seemed really happy. Everyone just wants the best for both of them.

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