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EC Approves Joint Venture Related to Allocation of Power Transmission Capacities on Borders Between Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

added: 18-08-2008

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture, to be named Capacity Allocation Service Company for Central Western Europe (“CASC”) by CEGEDEL Net S.A. of Luxemburg, ELIA System Operator SA/NV of Belgium, EnBW Transportnetze AG of Germany, E.ON Netz GmbH of Germany, RTE EDF Transport SA of France, RWE Transportnetz Strom GmbH of Germany and TenneT TSO BV of Netherlands.

Internet Connection Speed: U.S. Falling Further Behind Other Advanced Nations

added: 17-08-2008

The results of a nationwide study of Internet connection speeds in the United States reveal little progress over the previous year in the country's median data download speed. At the present rate - with a gain of only four-tenths of one megabit per second - it will take the U.S. more than one hundred years to catch up with current Internet speeds in Japan.

US Mobile Advertising Experiences 13 Percent Quarterly Growth, Still Trails UK, Indian Markets

added: 17-08-2008

Limbo, one of the largest mobile social communities in the US, and GfK Technology, a leading market search agency, have released the latest joint Mobile Advertising Report (MAR). The second quarter report shows that a high percentage of mobile phone users in the US, UK and India indicate they are receiving advertising messages through their mobile phone; 85 percent in India, 51 percent in the UK, and 37 percent in the US.

Weakening U.S. Economy Takes its Toll on Americans' Health

added: 17-08-2008

To save money, many Americans are cutting back on medical care - potentially putting their health at risk - according to new research from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Wireless Subscriber Growth Will Slow Due to Market Saturation Between 2008 and 2013

added: 16-08-2008

JupiterResearch, a leading authority on the impact of the Internet and emerging consumer technologies on business, has found that wireless subscriber growth is slowing due to market saturation, with US carriers adding only 26 million new subscribers in the next five years to reach 266 million in 2013.

Entertainment Drives Mobile Internet Growth in BRIC Countries

added: 16-08-2008

Research from The Nielsen Company shows that entertainment-themed websites are the most popular with mobile Internet users in the growing Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) mobile markets. This stands in stark contrast with the more mature American and European markets, where information and news draw the most mobile Internet browsers.

Franchising Tips for Entrepreneurs

added: 15-08-2008

Purchasing a franchise business has proven to be a smart business idea for many entrepreneurs pursuing the American dream. Entering the franchise arena isn't without its risks, so it pays to carefully consider these franchising tips for deciding if it's right for you.

Microsoft Flops and Loses 7% of the Browser Market in Last 12 Months

added: 15-08-2008

Janco and the IT Productivity Center have just released their Browser and Operating System Market Share White Paper. Microsoft's browser market share has continued to erode and has fallen to 58.50% versus 65.48% (loss of 6.96%) in August 2007 and 82.99% (loss of 24.49%) in August 2005.

Multicultural Market Holds 22 Percent of New Vehicle Sales in 2007

added: 15-08-2008

Though overall new vehicle registrations were down 3.3 percent in 2007, Hispanic, Asian and African-American consumers maintained 22 percent of the market, a stable level from 2006, according to R. L. Polk & Co.. In this difficult U.S. auto market, addressing multicultural consumers and understanding their loyalty habits should play a critical role in vehicle manufacturers' brand strategies as they attempt to maintain and grow customers in this important segment.

Euro Area Annual Inflation Stable at 4.0% EU up to 4.4% in July 2008

added: 14-08-2008

Euro area annual inflation was 4.0% in July 2008, unchanged compared with June. A year earlier the rate was 1.8%. Monthly inflation was -0.2% in July 2008. EU annual inflation was 4.4% in July 2008, up from 4.3% in June. A year earlier the rate was 2.0%. Monthly inflation was -0.1% in July 2008.

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