Wednesday, March 28, 2007
David Stockman, Former CEO of Auto Parts Maker, and Other Former Executives With Securities Fraud
NEW YORK, March 26, 2007; An indictment was unsealed today revealing charges against David A. Stockman, the former President and CEO of Collins and Aikman Corporation (C&A), and seven other former members of C&A's management, U.S. Attorney Michael J. Garcia for the Southern District of New York, and Ron Walker, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), announced today. The indictment unsealed in federal court in Manhattan charges Stockman with conspiracy, securities fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, and obstruction of an agency proceeding, in connection with his participation, from December 2001 through May 2005, in a scheme to conceal from investors and lenders the truth about C&A's declining operating performance and financial results. The indictment also charges former C&A Chief Financial Officer J. Michael Stepp; former Controller David R. Cosgrove; and former Director of Purchasing Paul C. Barnaba. Four felony informations, filed today and last week, charge other C&A executives with related crimes. more...
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
New BMW 5 Series Set for NA Debut in New York
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - March 20, 2007: The new BMW 5 Series will make it North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. A carefully refined exterior is combined with a striking enhancement of style and sophistication in the interior that underscores the sporting yet elegant and refined character of the BMW 5 Series. The interior reflects the premium character of the vehicle. High quality new materials and colors, ergonomic door panels with an optimized design, padded armrests, additional storage options and newly designed control elements all create an exceptionally refined ambience.
The diverse line-up of powerplants in the BMW 5 Series has now been enhanced by the newly developed straight-six engines which offer superior power, while taking the lead in terms of fuel economy in all performance classes. The engines are mated to a choice of superb transmissions, including a six- speed manual as well as a quick and precise six-speed automatic transmission and BMW's new and unique Sport Automatic Transmission with shift paddles. The six cylinder engine variants of the new BMW 5 Series are available with the BMW xDrive permanent and variable all-wheel-drive technology. source...
The diverse line-up of powerplants in the BMW 5 Series has now been enhanced by the newly developed straight-six engines which offer superior power, while taking the lead in terms of fuel economy in all performance classes. The engines are mated to a choice of superb transmissions, including a six- speed manual as well as a quick and precise six-speed automatic transmission and BMW's new and unique Sport Automatic Transmission with shift paddles. The six cylinder engine variants of the new BMW 5 Series are available with the BMW xDrive permanent and variable all-wheel-drive technology. source...
Friday, March 16, 2007
Consumers Using Internet to Sell Cars
Washington DC March 16, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to MSNBC, consumers are using the Internet to sell their cars themselves rather than accepting a trade-in offer from a dealer.
The trend gained momentum last year as consumers found car dealers especially soaring with their trade-in offers because they were struggling to resell the fuel-thirsty SUVs that consumers were abandoning as gas prices rose.
By the end of the year private-party sales represented 34 percent of the used-car market, up from 18 percent a year earlier, according to a report by CNW Marketing Research Inc. more...
The trend gained momentum last year as consumers found car dealers especially soaring with their trade-in offers because they were struggling to resell the fuel-thirsty SUVs that consumers were abandoning as gas prices rose.
By the end of the year private-party sales represented 34 percent of the used-car market, up from 18 percent a year earlier, according to a report by CNW Marketing Research Inc. more...
Monday, March 12, 2007
Digital Nomads
I met Digital Nomad, a.k.a Michael, over on MyBlogLog when he made a comment on my profile. Since then we have had a few discussions and I have been able to check out his great blogs. They are all extremely well written, as he has a background as a writer.
The first blog is Digital Nomads. Described as "Being Digital in An Analog World / Living The Virtual Lifestyle / Travel and Work / When You Want from Where You Want". We live in a world where we can get any information we need in almost any location. Many of us are actually making all our money in a virtual world so reading about the products that make it easier is beneficial.
A couple of interesting posts that I wanted to point out are Extreme Technology for The Portable Professional in which he describes a couple of interesting companies he wants you to comment on in the categories of WiFi and Satellite. HE has interest in these companies and is looking for those of you that may have had experience with them to leave some comments aobut it.
He has also added some information about a useful device in digital nomads translation utility tool. The utility tool is very interesting to me and is likely going to be useful for many of you that read it.
Next we have The Soho Quest. This blog is about "Small Office / Home Office Technology & Telecommunications Product Reviews & Resources for The SOHO Online Professional" and like the others is very well written.
The Blogosphere Creates Need to Coin New Words article is something I run into frequently. I've always noticed it in business and professional interactions as well too. Seems that people just assume their readers understand certain terms. Just like when you are having a chat with a doctor friend or something and they are using work related acronyms that you would never know about so you have to ask. I appreciate it when people don't assume I have knowledge of their business and don't use terms that I have to look up, or ask about.
Now this post caught my eye immediately. Things to Consider When Joining Online Forums are some tips about why or why not you would want to avoid a forum. Why it peaked my interest is that I actually have a blog about posting in online communities called Internet Serious Business. I just found it interesting to see a bit of what other people say about forums when I talk about the people that are in them so frequently.
The final blog of Michael's I want to mention is called The Sovereign Journey. The easiest way for me to describe it is simply by showing you his "What this blog is and is Not":
That is a whole lot of interesting to me. Not anything like I have seen around lately so it is nice to see a different type of blog pop up in the blogshere.
His post "I Am Deeply Grateful to Have a Blog" is exactly the kind of thing that should make you think. Why do you have a blog? Just for money? Do you have things to say about the world and want to actually use a blog to do it? Many of us do write for money, but those that make the most money tend to have blogs that have interesting information that will ignite discussion. Being in America you can say anything you want and others can tell you that you are wrong. We all have the freedom to do that and this blog is for thinkers who want to expand their minds.
That post mentions something called Super Cool School that i have been following a while as well. The concept of it is fascinating and you should check that out as well after you read his post.
Even with great content you still need to be somewhat sociable to get the word out about your blogs at first. Michael introduces another social-networking service to do just that in Check Out Ziki as Another Social Network Online Agregator. The importance of networking is never lost on me so the more networks I can get involved in the better.
The first blog is Digital Nomads. Described as "Being Digital in An Analog World / Living The Virtual Lifestyle / Travel and Work / When You Want from Where You Want". We live in a world where we can get any information we need in almost any location. Many of us are actually making all our money in a virtual world so reading about the products that make it easier is beneficial.
A couple of interesting posts that I wanted to point out are Extreme Technology for The Portable Professional in which he describes a couple of interesting companies he wants you to comment on in the categories of WiFi and Satellite. HE has interest in these companies and is looking for those of you that may have had experience with them to leave some comments aobut it.
He has also added some information about a useful device in digital nomads translation utility tool. The utility tool is very interesting to me and is likely going to be useful for many of you that read it.
Next we have The Soho Quest. This blog is about "Small Office / Home Office Technology & Telecommunications Product Reviews & Resources for The SOHO Online Professional" and like the others is very well written.
The Blogosphere Creates Need to Coin New Words article is something I run into frequently. I've always noticed it in business and professional interactions as well too. Seems that people just assume their readers understand certain terms. Just like when you are having a chat with a doctor friend or something and they are using work related acronyms that you would never know about so you have to ask. I appreciate it when people don't assume I have knowledge of their business and don't use terms that I have to look up, or ask about.
Now this post caught my eye immediately. Things to Consider When Joining Online Forums are some tips about why or why not you would want to avoid a forum. Why it peaked my interest is that I actually have a blog about posting in online communities called Internet Serious Business. I just found it interesting to see a bit of what other people say about forums when I talk about the people that are in them so frequently.
The final blog of Michael's I want to mention is called The Sovereign Journey. The easiest way for me to describe it is simply by showing you his "What this blog is and is Not":
This blog is not about Anarchism, Posse Comitatus Groups, Survivalists, nor Conspiracy Theories. This blog is dedicated to the self-ownership concepts of Natural Law, Personal Freedom, and Self-determination. - The Digital Nomad
That is a whole lot of interesting to me. Not anything like I have seen around lately so it is nice to see a different type of blog pop up in the blogshere.
His post "I Am Deeply Grateful to Have a Blog" is exactly the kind of thing that should make you think. Why do you have a blog? Just for money? Do you have things to say about the world and want to actually use a blog to do it? Many of us do write for money, but those that make the most money tend to have blogs that have interesting information that will ignite discussion. Being in America you can say anything you want and others can tell you that you are wrong. We all have the freedom to do that and this blog is for thinkers who want to expand their minds.
That post mentions something called Super Cool School that i have been following a while as well. The concept of it is fascinating and you should check that out as well after you read his post.
Even with great content you still need to be somewhat sociable to get the word out about your blogs at first. Michael introduces another social-networking service to do just that in Check Out Ziki as Another Social Network Online Agregator. The importance of networking is never lost on me so the more networks I can get involved in the better.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Eight Myths of Vacuuming
Ran acrossed this article today and figured I would share it as a bit of a break in the average daily grind and a bit of a technical read as well. The Eight Myths of Vacuuming article brings up some interesting ideas as I got through it.
Myth #3 is a good one. "Myth #3: Picking Up a "Bowling Ball" Shows Cleaning Power". Of course this is just a trick, but how many know that? They use the examble of sticking a suction cup to a mirror and how difficult that is to pull away straight away. Just thought this was an interesting little myth article. I'm a sucker for myths. I love the show Myth Busters so this is right up my alley.
Myth #3 is a good one. "Myth #3: Picking Up a "Bowling Ball" Shows Cleaning Power". Of course this is just a trick, but how many know that? They use the examble of sticking a suction cup to a mirror and how difficult that is to pull away straight away. Just thought this was an interesting little myth article. I'm a sucker for myths. I love the show Myth Busters so this is right up my alley.
Dodge Demon Concept will debut in Geneva
Image from autoblog.com
This thing looks pretty damn nice. Kind of a cross between a S2000 and MX-5? Who knows, but I think it looks pretty sweet.
Congrats to Dodge and the boys at DaimlerChrysler for keeping the Dodge Demon Concept completely under wraps until now. As of 12:01AM on 2/12, however, the embargo has lifted and we're allowed to tell you about this Dodge-branded MX-5 killa destined to debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It's no accident that we've invoked the Mazda MX-5 so quickly as a comparison for the Demon Concept, as Dodge freely admits the Japanese roadster was its benchmark when designing the car. The Demon is a smidge shorter than the MX-5, though a bit wider, taller and heavier. Unlike the concept's shown by DaimlerChrysler so far this autoshow season like the Chrysler Nassau and Jeep Trailhawk, the Demon Concept has been built from the ground up and uses no existing platform. It does, however, use one of DCX's existing engines – the 2.4L four-cylinder World Engine that sends 172 horsepower and 165 ft-lbs. of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Dodge officials tell us a number of engines could be used in the Demon, including the 1.8 or 2.0L World Engine. A 300-hp motor, probably the one that powers the Caliber SRT-4, was also spoken of when we were initially introduced to the Demon by DCX.
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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Coupon Codes
Shopping online has always been a way to get discounts on purchases at your favorite stores. Maybe it is a sale for online only, or a handy coupon. Coupons tend to be the best bargain. I had never shopped online through Target before, but I decided to see if I could find some Target Coupons because I was going to buy a couple of electronics from the store. I was able to find quite a few great discount coupons and codes at couponchief.com. They have thousands of coupons available from the best stores on the internet. Definitely a page you will want to bookmark once you get there.
High-end Germans get Hybrid treatment
You know how I like hybrids. This is about the big boys jumping into making some luxury vehicles with the system. The people that can afford these cars can certainly afford to get ones with a better fuel system in them.
BMW and DaimlerChrysler have announced that they will be collaborating on developing a hybrid powertrain for their rear-drive, premium segment cars - more than likely for the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series. The agreement is an expansion of an existing agreement between the two companies to develop hybrid and alternative fuel technologies.
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