CEOs remain optimistic about prospects for the economy as well as the outlook for their own firm’s performance in the midst of persistent economic and political uncertainties. The Vistage CEO Confidence Index was 105.1 in the 1st quarter 2012 survey, up from 98.8 in Q4 and 83.5 in Q3 of last year. Confidence is at its highest level since 105.2 was recorded at the start of 2011. Expected economic gains have prompted CEOs to continue to slowly expand employment in anticipation of higher sales; nonetheless, 84% of the CEOs surveyed said they’ve learned to be more productive with fewer employees. The Q1 2012 results reflect the sentiments of 1,854 small business CEOs surveyed from March 5-16, 2012.
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As energy demand continues to increase along with gasoline prices, students from Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Ind., demonstrated just how fuel-efficient vehicles can become with the help of innovative design and a lot of hard work. Their entry in the sixth annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas achieved an impressive best run of 2,188 miles per gallon in the Prototype class. Mater Dei also achieved the highest mileage, 611 mpg, in the UrbanConcept class with “George,” a vehicle modeled after George Jetson’s cartoon flying car.
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Based on its recent analysis of the retail carrier Ethernet services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes tw telecom with the 2011 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Growth Leadership. Each year, this award is presented to the company that demonstrates excellence in capturing the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last three years. tw telecom’s Ethernet services revenue grew at a CAGR of 28 percent from 2008 to 2010, which is commendable considering the relatively weak economic situation during that period.
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On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded line-up will grace the stage for one of PBS’s highest-rated programs, the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The multi award-winning television event honors the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The concert will feature riveting performances from some of the world’s biggest stars. In addition, acclaimed actors will present personal stories of love and sacrifice submitted by viewers through the concert’s Virtual Wall of Remembrance.
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AllWhites® Egg Whites proudly announces sponsored triathlete Laura Bennett will be heading to the Summer Olympic 2012 Games in London. On Friday, May 11 at the International Triathlon Union event in San Diego, Bennett claimed the third and final spot on Team USA for women’s triathlon – her second Olympic appearance since 2008. Her strong finish is a reflection of how Bennett trains, which includes a focus on nutrition and eating the right sources of lean protein.
“When I’m training for a race, recovery is an extremely important part of my process,” said Bennett. “Lean protein sources like AllWhites help my body recover and build lean muscle – ensuring I’ll perform at the highest level.”
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012 marks the inaugural National Jerky Day celebrating the rich history, immense popularity and nutritional benefits of dried meat snacks. The fourth highest-grossing sector within the overall salty snack universe, meat snacks — including jerky — outsell other popular salty snacks, including popcorn and pretzels.
“In many ways, jerky is an ideal snack. Naturally packed with protein, jerky will keep you satiated between meals; but since it’s low in fat, calories and carbs, it won’t sabotage a healthy diet,” said Jeff LeFever, director of marketing for Jack Link’s® Beef Jerky, the No. 1 U.S. meat snack brand. “Plus, jerky tastes great. There’s no snack more deserving of its own special day.”
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Charles-Henri Sabet, the founder of Synthesis Bank Geneva, at the time the leading Swiss online bank and the Rowland Family, British owners of Banque Havilland in Luxembourg and Monaco, have increased the capital of Jiffix Markets Ltd, making the company one of the strongest capitalized online forex companies in Cyprus.
The Board of Jiffix Markets Ltd will benefit from the arrival of Charles–Henri Sabet as Chairman of the Board, who built his reputation in online banking and from Jean-François Willems, CEO of Bank Havilland, one of the most successful private banks in Luxembourg. Their combined experience in key banking sectors will propel JFX.com to the highest level in the industry.
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Forty-eight multimillionaires and billionaires from around the globe descended on the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino yesterday (July 1) to begin competing in the highest stakes poker tournament ever conceived. Nearly every participant in the sellout field put up a cool $1 million to enter the BIG ONE for ONE DROP; the winner, who will be identified late July 3 or early July 4, will score an unprecedented prize of $18,346,673.
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Once a trained killer for the CIA, Dan Morgan has built a new life for himself. But when he receives a desperate plea from his former Black Ops partner , reportedly killed in a foreign battle zone , he flies to help. Now Morgan is running for his life, holding crucial evidence. With his contacts dead and family in danger, Morgan must take on a full scale conspiracy in the highest echelons of a vast global network that plays by its rules, when it suits them. http://www.leojmaloney.com/ Termination Orders by Leo J Maloney http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/ Thriller
Final preparations are now underway for the 112th installment of the Canton Fair, China’s biggest trade event set to run from October 15 to November 4, 2012 in Guangzhou. In this time of global economic uncertainty, concerted efforts have been made to ensure that the Fair continues its track record of great commercial success.
Overseeing China’s highest profile trade event, organizers have implemented a raft of new measures to streamline services, stimulate new business, maintain sustainable development, enhance security, and generally refine the experience for all attendees.
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Exede is a completely different experience from yesterday’s satellite Internet service. It’s made possible by the power of the highest capacity satellite in the world, state-of-the-art ground equipment, and breakthrough web acceleration technology. See http://www.exede-by-viasat.com/ for more details
Nespresso, the worldwide reference for highest-quality portioned premium coffee, announced today the launch of the second phase of its television advertising campaign “The best café. Yours.” The U.S. and Canada campaign further increases brand awareness among coffee lovers amidst the recent growth of the single serve coffee market. Nespresso has enlisted Oscar-winning actress and coffee lover Penelope Cruz to star in the 30-second television spot as she epitomizes the sophistication, elegance and passion of the brand.
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