Consortium Develops Linux-Based Ipv6 Router

LinuxWorld Australia: "The [Australian] federal government backed IPv6 for e-Business project has yielded an Ubuntu-based IPv6 router that is now being trialled in business..."

Bombs Kill 8 American Soldiers In Iraq

Roadside bombs killed eight American soldiers in separate attacks Sunday in Diyala province and Baghdad, and a car bomb claimed 30 more lives in a wholesale food market in a part of the Iraqi capital where sectarian tensions are on the rise. CBS News Interactive: Bush's Plan For Iraq (Read on Source)

Would You Use a Hammer to Cut Wood? Why email is a poor way to schedule calendar information online

We all know the wisdom of 'use the right tool for the job' - to do otherwise is to invite mistakes, accidents and sometimes unintended damage. It's no different with the many choices of online Intern...

The tyranny of King George

John Wilkins is an aged, eternal student, who thinks philosophy of biology is at least as interesting as politics or sport and twice as important. He has a PhD from the University of Melbourne and a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Queensland, in Australia. After a varied career, involving factories, gardening, civil service, (Read on Source)

Atlanta SEO Company Announces New Hire

Atlanta SEO company Prominent Placement announced today that Kimberly Francis has joined the company's search engine marketing team as an Account Manager. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1Db3VwLUxvdmUtU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Buying Ethical Web Hosting

An ethical Web hosting solution is a prominent consideration for many businesses, though there is little official consensus on what exactly constitutes an ethical Web host or an ethical Web hosting solution.

Ground squirrel's secret weapon is a warm tail

By increasing the temperature of the appendage and shaking it, the animals ward off rattlesnakes, which rely on heat sensors. Confronted by a hungry rattlesnake, a California ground squirrel chucks pebbles and dirt at its enemy and menacingly waves its tail. (Read on Source)

Senate Panel Forwards Bill to Shield Reporters' Sources

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a bill to shield reporters from being forced to reveal their sources in federal court, setting up a floor fight between supporters and Bush administration allies

Are These The World's Ugliest Bluetooth Headphones?

I've never had any dealings with the folks at Etymotic, and while I'm sure their headphones are impressive, I couldn't believe what I was seeing when I saw this ad on another Web site:

The ety8 headphones might sound amazing for all I know, but they look too much like big, clunky earrings for me to ever be comfortable wearing them out in public. When I saw them my first thought was of Star Trek, and not in a good way - if I geek like me gets a negative impression from that, then on the street it could only be worse.

It's kind of ridiculous that the leading MP3 players (iPod, Zune, Sansa) still don't have Bluetooth built-in - yet with Bluetooth designs like this, maybe it's not so surprising...

How To Communicate Between Java Applets

Communication between Java applets has been an interesting topic from the early days of Java. There are several esoteric ways to communicate like using Javascript as a bridge. However we will look into the simplest and most reliable method of intra-applet communication. Simple solution to applet communication problem Use a class with static...

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Insurance rates going up for many drivers BP profit up 53 percent, Texas City production to rise Exxon's Tax Bill: $30 Billion -- equal to the taxes of about 65 million people. Corporate Insiders Start To Buy Their Own...

GDCM and President Systems announce strategic partnership to launch nlyte in India

... nlyte and we recognise APW President Systems as a natural extension of GDCM" More web hosting news for Saturday, July 19, 2008 ...

The Brain Unmasked

New imaging technologies reveal the intricate architecture of the brain, creating a blueprint of its connectivity. (Read on Source)

Workshops | Camp Resources

Video of Tutorial: ?Recent Methods and Applications of Dynamic Structural Models, with Examples in Environmental Economics? by Victor Aguirregabiria, University of Toronto. (Read on Source)

Promethean Power uses the sun for cooling

A start-up is betting on a clever combination of technologies--solar panels and thermoelectronics--to turn clean electricity into refrigeration in developing countries.

UK Children's Physical Activity Levels Hugely Overestimated

UK children's physical activity levels have been greatly overestimated, with true levels likely to be around six times lower than national data suggest, finds new research.

Viewer Comments On Economic Concerns

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Staples Replaces Easy Button With Hybrid Button

Hybrid delivery truck? Yeah, we've got that. Mega-mart Staples is road-testing two diesel-electric trucks in Los Angeles and Boston.

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SAP Business One Chicago, Atlanta Partner Newsflash: Rental Contracts

SAP B1 gets its ERP and small business MRP market share in US, especially with the release of SB1 version 2007A. In this small publication we would like to give you practical highlights on deploying ...

You Know You Have To Vote, Right?

Dear fellow citizens of the United States Of America who are eligible to vote: I have voted in 4 presidential elections in my life (everyone eligible) and never has it had as much meaning as this one. As of right now I am still undecided but I will make a decision in the next few [...] (Read on Source)

Impact of Soy-Based Toner Printer Cartridges Examined by OfficeSupplyOutfitters

Soy-based toner for laser printers, copiers and fax machines may be the answer to a greener planet. OfficeSupplyOutfitters asks -- will the market drive the production of this green alternative? (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

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Why Optimum7 Actually Rejects Potential SEO Clients

SEO or Search Engine Optimization is an intensive, interactive process that requires a strongly committed SEO Company. The commitment must be based on results : high search engine rankings, high conversion rates and a measurable ROI. There are certain inescapable truths about Search Engine Marketing: 1. It is expensive. 2. It takes months to actually achieve visible results. Depending on competition, it can take 6-12 months. 3. Many potential clients will be unwilling to wait this long or invest this amount of money. 4. The money isn't the only major commitment the potential client must make. The client must also make a very substantial commitment to content. This content can be done by the client or someone else (3rd party) : however there is no option; fresh non-duplicate content is essential for a successful Search Engine Strategy. Optimum7 is actually no different than any other business when it comes to the price of its services. When a prospective client cannot or will not be able to afford or budget the required funds to sustain its services, such as SEO, we have no other choice to advise the client that we will not be able to help them. While we would like to help everybody, it's simply not possible because the services and expertise involved are not free by any means. As importantly, and much more uniquely, Optimum7 must turn away business from those who even have the budget for SEO Services. The reason: the client, for one of several reasons, cannot make the necessary commitment to CONTENT. Content is the life blood of Search Engine Optimization and all of Internet Marketing for that matter. Frankly, without it, we will almost certainly fail for the client. And : we do want CLIENTS and not sales. Clients for Optimum7 are those committed businesses and organizations that recognize the value and potential of Internet Marketing and Search Engine Marketing as a strong component thereof. They are in it for the long haul and will certainly renew our services year after year because the results as measured in search engine visibility, traffic on the site, conversions, sales and bottom line ROI are all crystal clear. Within the past year we have taken the ultimate step in insuring the success of our clients. We have made content a contractual obligation. We have simply formalized the commitment. This is not to say that we leave it up to the client. We offer options such as 3rd party SEO copywriting, either selected by the client through their own resources or by hiring Optimum7 to provide SEO Copywriting as a separate but adjunctive service. We have included a "fail safe" in the agreement that authorizes Optimum7 to automatically initiate SEO Copywriting if the client becomes unable to meet this essential commitment. We don't wait for proposal-time to address this important issue. We discuss it upfront; explain why it is essential and not optional. We make certain that this is understood before we can move forward. The client must understand why it is so important and what the severe costs related to lost opportunity and time. We demonstrate actual results of existing clientele and further illustrate how we were able to achieve these results and how these results are just not possible without the steady stream of relevant content. Optimum7 has taken a very strong position. However, the benefits to our clients are unmistakable. We are able to consistently achieve high search engine rankings for highly popular, highly competitive, relevant keywords so that our clients are being found by precisely those who are seeking their products and services. We don't stop with high rankings. Our commitment is to the ultimate success of our clients and that means ROI. ROI cannot be achieved with search engine rankings along. We include in our SEO services, "Conversion Optimization" which involves very sophisticated methods of ascertaining and delivering the right set of design elements on the website itself towards maximizing conversions; sales, leads, RFP's, requests for more information : the defined action (s) that make a website visit successful for the website owner. So, why does Optimum7 actually reject potential clients? : Because they can't be clients by our definition. They can only be one time sales that will be disappointed due to a lack of results. We reject them because they can't make the same levels of commitment and dedication that we provide the project ourselves. It is simply not a good match. This process amounts to screening for new clients. As a result, all Optimum7 clients have a uniquely rich understanding of exactly what to expect and what it takes to achieve our mutual goals.

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US Airways posts net loss on fuel spike and hedges

CHICAGO (Reuters) - US Airways Group posted a third-quarter net loss on Thursday, hurt by a spike in fuel prices in July and then a rapid decline that eroded the value of its fuel hedges.

Use Demographic Targeting to Reach Your Customers in New Ways

I?m a little late in posting this. My latest Search Engine Land column was published while I was away on vacation in Europe. It shows how to combine the power of demographic targeting with the targeting of AdWords to create some really targeted campaigns. (Read on Source)

Deans praises Aussie heavies

Australia coach Robbie Deans was utterly satisfied with the performance of his forwards against a much vaunted England pack. The English media kept drumming up their team’s demolition of Australia in the 2007 World Cup quarter-final, but Australia fronted well in the forwards, which laid the foundation for the 28-14 victory. “I’ ... (Read on Source)