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Broadband Enables Better Health Care at Reduced Cost for More Americans

added: 27-10-2007

The expansion of broadband internet service has facilitated the development of telemedicine technologies improving healthcare to more Americans at a reduced cost, according to a new study commissioned by the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA). The report titled, “Advancing Healthcare Through Broadband: Opening Up a World of Possibilities” examines telemedicine and e-health trends and technologies.

Gift Cards Motivate Consumers to Buy

added: 27-10-2007

Merchants looking to influence consumer buying behavior should consider gift card incentives, according to a study by First Data Corp. The use of gift cards as consumer incentives is a growing trend to which consumers are responding positively.

Homeowners Bullish on Home Improvements Despite Current Housing Slump

added: 27-10-2007

Despite the down real estate market, in a national representative sampling, 83% of all homeowners said their home was worth more than what they paid for it. Nearly half stated their home was worth "a lot more." Seventy-four percent believed that making renovations or home improvements now will help them get the most money when they decide to sell.

European Parliament Completed its First-Reading Vote on the 2008 Draft Budget

added: 26-10-2007

In adopting its first-reading of the 2008 EU budget, MEPs want the overall amount of payment appropriations to be higher than in the Commission's preliminary draft budget (0.97%) and the Council's draft budget (0,95%), while not exceeding 0.99% of the EU's gross national income (GNI). They propose restoring the level of expenditure entered in the preliminary draft budget and making full use of the margins envisaged under the financial perspectives in several headings.

Germany: Fears of Inflation Dampen Consumer Confidence

added: 26-10-2007

Rising fears of inflation affected consumer sentiment this fall. The findings not only recorded a downturn in both economic and income expectations, but also in the propensity to buy. Following the revised figure of 6.7 points in October, the consumer climate forecast for November is 4.9 points.

Nokia and Samsung Continue Gains as Mobile Phone Volume Rises 13.8%

added: 26-10-2007

The worldwide mobile phone market grew at a healthy pace during the third quarter of 2007 with vendors shipping a total of 289.1 million units, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Worldwide shipments were up 9.0% from the previous quarter and 13.8% from the same quarter a year ago.

America Does Not Support Federal Intervention in Sub-Prime Market

added: 26-10-2007

National headlines are dominated with stories about the housing market slowdown and credit crunch. Believing that market problems need government solutions, Congress is debating federal intervention into the mortgage market.

European Parliament Vote on Pesticide Package 'Neglects Needs of Farmers and Seed Companies'

added: 26-10-2007

The European Parliament’s vote in first reading on three complementary legislative texts related to the authorisation and sustainable use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) is causing massive criticism from farmers, seed and crop protection companies alike.

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Inches Up

added: 26-10-2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index - a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America - increased one point in September. The Index now stands at 24. It was 29 one year ago.

US Construction Market Will Continue to Weaken in 2008

added: 26-10-2007

McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies released its 2008 Construction Outlook, which forecasts a drop in overall U.S. construction spending for next year, fueled by tighter lending conditions and weaker job growth. Against this backdrop, the level of construction starts is expected to decline 2%, to $614 billion, following an 8% decline predicted for 2007.

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