For 5th year, PBN best non-daily paper - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
The award was announced Tuesday at the annual Pai awards luncheon, where more than 100 awards were presented to newspapers, magazines and visitor publications. The awards were given for work published in 2007. In naming PBN the best nondaily newspaper, the judges described PBN as "clearly a must-have publication if you're doing business in Honolulu."
PBN covers it all - from the decline in the number of Japanese weddings to the transfer of wealth to smaller, rural Hawaiian towns," the judges continued. Tremendous breadth of coverage of business news, and plenty of depth and enterprise as well. I also liked the range of commentary. Design is crisp, with appropriate font choices and sizes throughout the publication, and nice use of graphics. An excellent publication."
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TheStar.com Ontario Recycling fees seen as spur to electronics makers
But that will not happen if consumers happily accept the fees â " $10.07 on TVs and up to $13.44 on computers â " being added to their bill, said Joanne St. Godard, executive director of the Recycling Council of Ontario.
We want consumers to understand that if every television has a visible (recycling) fee, brand owners have used this program to off-load their responsibilities," said St. Godard, who is on the board of Waste Diversion Ontario, which created a recycling-fee plan now before the province for approval.
Rather than dumping recycling costs on the consumer, the intent of the program is to force producers to rethink how they make products and what happens when people throw them out. You can't force them to internalize costs. But maybe because this is a new cost of doing business, they'll (say): Research and development people, can you have a look to see if a mercury switch can be taken out because that happens to be an expensive part of managing that product?'
The $62 million proposed program is broken into per-item fees that would be charged directly to the maker or first importer of specified electronics. It's left to them to decide how they pay for it: add the fee to the consumer's bill, as is done in other provinces, raise prices or absorb the cost.
If products were made in a more environmentally friendly manner, such as having fewer toxic components, recycling costs could decline. But there is no incentive to do that if all businesses do is pass on costs. With the plan in place, likely about a year from now, consumers should comparison-shop based on price, features and who's greenest, she said. We don't want people saying: It costs me $5 to recycle this.
I'm being an environmental steward.' The point is the manufacturer is supposed to be the steward."
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Green Life: The hour is nigh Green Life blogger Catherine Porter issues this week's challenge: Get rid of all toxic cleaners in your home.
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Expert slates Tory television proposals - icWales
A Tory report calls for the creation of "super-local" channels such as those found in many American cities. It also advocates scrapping the requirement for broadcasters to be impartial in their reporting and suggests that different organisations could bid for a small share of BBC licence fee. Professor Justin Lewis, head of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, was alarmed. He described television in the United States as "a terrible example for the UK to follow".
Prof Lewis said the BBC provided one of the best examples of public service broadcasting in the world. Instead of demanding that the licence fee be shared out, he called for greater scrutiny of commercial channels.
He said, "I think we should spend more of our time asking broadcasters what they are doing for the public good." Prof Lewis is concerned that many channels now consider they have no obligation to provide "public service broadcasting" as part of their regular output. It gives them absolutely no obligation to do anything unless you give them a sackload of money."
Commenting on recent concerns that ITV Wales will struggle to fund its news coverage as competition for advertising intensifies, he said, "There is no doubt that having opened up the whole Pandora's Box of commercial television inevitably ITV was going to suffer as advertising revenue went all over the place. Simply spreading the same amount of money among more channels is not going to create more choice." The Conservative document claims Britain has been "extra- ordinarily successful by global standards".
However, it adds, "The lack of local TV is probably the biggest single failing of British public service broadcasting at the moment. Its absence hinders not just the growth of community spirit, but also local businesses that are deprived of an audio-visual medium to promote their services." Its authors are inspired by medium-sized American cities which have several local channels.
Flint in Michigan has a population of 150,000 which supports eight local television stations. It also suggests the BBC should supply fledging "super-local" channels with news and weather. The Tories recommend local newspapers consider joining forces with ITV to launch such services.
The suggestion that broadcasters who do not receive public funds need not be impartial will prove among the most controversial of the recommendations. Fox News in the US has cultivated a right-of-centre audience with outspoken journalists often expressing their own opinions. The report argues, "Regulations are not appropriate in a multi- channel, multi-platform era." Liberal Democrat AM Peter Black said, "I'd be very wary of any proposals which would Americanise British TV."
But he acknowledged the escalating number of channels raised the possible need for reform of the licence fee. People are paying their licence fee to one organisation they are not using as much as they were." He added, "There is a danger the BBC may end up the only local provider of news. If that happens and they are without competition that will be bad for TV and bad for people who rely on that service."
Labour AM Alun Davies said the advent of internet television would add new urgency to the funding question. I don't think it's going to be possible to maintain the licence fee in its present form when there are so many new means of receiving BBC services." Mr Davies was adamant that commercial broadcasters must not expect public funding for all "public service" programming.
Media regulator Ofcom will publish its own recommendations about the future of public service broadcasting on April 10. Keep up to date with the news.
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Newswire Press Release: Uptake of Remanufactured Parts in the North American Automotive Industry Driven by Lower Prices - Automotive Trucking RV - Frost & Sullivan NewswireToday
Remanufacturers of these products cannot recover their high production costs despite an increase in their prices. Recently, prices have assumed greater significance with an escalation in commoditization and threat from low-priced offshore products.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (automotive.frost.com), The Changing Face of the North American Automotive Remanufacturing Industry, finds that the market will generate significant revenue growth with the proliferation of products, continued demand for remanufactured engine control units and rack and pinion steering gears, rising popularity of higher priced technologically advanced products such as electric power steering (EPS) rack and pinion steering gears, and the rising popularity of higher priced diesel engines and automatic transmissions.
If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an overview of The Changing Face of the North American Automotive Remanufacturing Industry, then send an email to Sara Villarruel, Corporate Communications, at sara.villarruel. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by email.
Aftermarket participants may get a respite from the challenge posed by offshore products due to continued inconsistencies in metallurgical and heat treatments causing the parts to fail prematurely. Moreover, the longer delivery time for foreign parts and the technological improvement of domestic products will likely curb the threat from foreign products.
Despite the failing of offshore products, domestic participants cannot rest easy as end users will likely gravitate toward the original equipment service channel due to the lack of qualified technicians in the independent aftermarket. To stay afloat in such a challenging market, remanufacturers need to identify and meet market demand by competitively pricing the most needed stock keeping units (SKUs) and selling them in smaller batches.
Remanufacturers may also increase their revenues by better differentiating their products from new parts in their marketing efforts. For instance, remanufacturers could leverage their wide range of products, broader application coverage and the environmental benefits of the recycled parts.
Competitively priced, durable and reliable parts for older and later model vehicles have helped remanufacturers cement their position in product categories such as engine control units (ECUs) and rack and pinion steering gears.
Future technological advancements will enable aftermarket participants to increase their market presence in additional product categories.
Due to the rising influence of mechatronics, remanufacturers are investing heavily in R&D to deliver products on time while also identifying the parts and technologies that will drive future growth," says Frost & Sullivan Industry Manager Avijit Ghosh. Remanufacturers must also begin building electric power steering (EPS) rack and pinions, as their installation rates have increased in newer vehicle models.
However, hydraulic power steering (HPS) rack and pinions will continue to account for the majority of aftermarket sales. Meanwhile, the aftermarket for diesel engines will likely outpace the gasoline engine aftermarket. The North American diesel engine market has considerable room for growth given that only 2 to 3 percent of the region's vehicles came equipped with diesel engines in 2006. This opportunity to increase the diesel vehicle population will generate replacement opportunities in North America.
Remanufactured ECUs will continue to dominate replacement demand in the aftermarket due to the large price difference between new and remanufactured ECUs," notes Ghosh. Remanufactured ECUs are priced in the $40 to $150 range, while new ECUs may cost $600 to $800."
The remanufactured market will likely phase out manual transmissions due to the growing dominance of automatic transmissions at the OE level. This trend will drive demand for remanufactured automatic transmissions in the aftermarket. During the next five to seven years, remanufactured starters and alternators will become prominent aftermarket products due to their lower price point and competitive warranties.
The Changing Face of the North American Automotive Remanufacturing Industry is part of the Automotive & Transportation Growth Partnership Service program, which also includes research in the following markets: North American remanufactured engine and transmission aftermarket, North American steering system hard parts aftermarket, and North American starters and alternators aftermarket.
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Renowned Culinary and Wine Experts Create a Gourmet Affair in Baton Rouge
Top chefs and winemakers from around the world will partner to create two gourmet dining experiences to kick off this year"s festival in Louisiana. Baton Rouge will be home to the Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival April 4-6, 2008. This three-day event travels across the Gulf Coast states educating and entertaining guests with Wine Dinners, wine tastings, seminars, and a Walkabout Brunch.
Again this year, the festival teams up with industry-leading appliance manufacturer DCS by Fisher & Paykel to bring the festival to Baton Rouge. On Friday evening, guests can experience the ultimate pairing during one of the Wine Dinners.
During these five-course gourmet affairs, celebrity and local chefs pair their signature cuisine with boutique wines from noted winemakers. Throughout each course, guests are educated on how each pairing brings out the distinct flavors in each dish.
The Hilton Capitol Center is honored to host one of these dinners as celebrity chef Tim Creehan partners with Executive Chef Michael Loupe of the Hilton to create an unforgettable meal paired with vintages presented by Franck Lambert of Michael David Winery in Lodi, California. Creehan, owner of Beach Walk Crystal Beach and Creehan"s Copper Grill in Destin, Fla. Loupe for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Each delicacy will be matched with Michael David"s award-winning wines, as Lambert entertains and educates guests on each sumptuous pairing.
Vic"s Chophouse will be home to a second Wine Dinner in which owner, Chef Victor Pickich, will partner with Tabasco Executive Chef Jason Gronlund in the creation of a five-course unforgettable dining experience.
Former racecar driver turned wine producer, Alan Heath of Heath Vineyards, will present five of his unique vintages paired with each course during an entertaining, educational epicurean experience. The Wine Dinners are always a favorite among guests of the festival.
The chefs and winemakers featured at this year"s festival in Baton Rouge are phenomenal and I can assure they will create an incredible experience," Event Producer J. Gary Ellis said. The weekend-long event brings travelers from all over the U.S. Louisiana to celebrate food, wine, and Gulf Coast culture.
This year marks the fifth season of the Festival with stops in Biloxi, Mississippi; Orange Beach, Alabama; and Beaches of South Walton, Florida. Southern Breeze magazine ( www.southernbreeze.com ) is published by Compass Marketing, Inc. Gulf Shores Ala. Ocean Springs, Miss. The quarterly upscale lifestyle magazine covers the Gulf Coast region from La.
Northwest Fla. Each issue highlights the unique lifestyle, travel, culture, people, food and entertainment that make the region a wonderful place to live and visit. Compass Marketing, Inc. 600 clients in the travel and tourism industry throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Compass is a leader in the field of tourism marketing and currently publishes more than 20 custom travel related publications.
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