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- Electric bikers stop in Sandusky as they charge to D.C. - Sandusky Register
- Area dealerships adjust to life with GM franchises - Sioux City Journal
- Ex-Ford Engineer Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets - MSN Money
- Batangas Schools Enjoy High-Tech Learning - BusinessWorld Online
| Car Calendar - sign on sandiego.com Posted: 17 Oct 2009 01:58 AM PDT
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THIS WEEKENDToday and tomorrow: Tour de Wangers Show 'n Go Weekend. Well-known Pontiac marketer and "Godfather of the GTO" Jim Wangers has opened his annual Pontiac show to all muscle cars made by the Detroit Three. Saturday will be an open house and car show at the Wangers' Collection, 4660 North Ave., Oceanside. Show registration, $20. Also featured will be the West Coast premiere of the Jim Wangers Signature Edition GTO. Lunch will be available on site by In-N-Out Burger for $10. The show is free to view, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday features friendly competition at the Barona Eighth Mile Drag Strip; $10 track admission. Information: 4mypontiac.com . Today: Porsche Panamera reveal, 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Hoehn Porsche Carlsbad, 6800 Avenida Encinas. See and drive the 2010 Panamera four-seat, four-door sport sedan. For display and road tests, the dealership will have 4S (all-wheel drive) and Turbo models, possibly a rear-drive S. Information: (760) 438-4434 or HoehnPorsche.com . Tomorrow: Hot Rods and Cool Stuff at Pal Joey's, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5147 Waring Road, Allied Gardens (next to Foster's Freeze). Open to all cars and trucks 1985 and older. Also featured will be vendors, music, drawings and trophies, including People's Choice and Best of Show. Registration $20. Free to view. Proceeds will benefit the Child Safety Network. Information: Pat or Gary, (858) 277-0049 or e-mail gneuman1@san.rr.com.
UPCOMINGOct. 24: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Utilities Operations Center, 5571 Kearny Villa Road; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. San Diego residents only, proof required; no business waste accepted. Items accepted include used motor oil, oil filters, auto batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000. Oct. 31: San Diego Region Porsche Club Concours d'Elegance, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Spanish Landing Park, next to the marina. Information: Steve Lopez (619) 787-3290. Nov. 6-8: Bronco Daze '09, Palm Canyon Resort and Hotel, Borrego Springs. Off-road runs, drawings, reunions and more. Information: earlybronco.com or e-mail bdaze09@earlybronco.com . Nov. 7: Second annual Classic Thunderbird Club Toys for Tots Drive at Kearny Pearson Ford, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kearny Pearson Ford, 7303 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Presented by the Classic Thunderbird Club of San Diego, the show is expected to have about 50 cars on view, the majority of which will be from 1955-57, with a few "square" `Birds from 1958-59 and a few retro `Birds. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Information: David (619) 787-8843. Nov. 21: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Balboa Park, parking lot at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (San Diego residents only and no business waste will be accepted.) Items accepted will be used motor oil, oil filters, batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000. Dec. 12: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Montgomery High School, 3250 Palm Ave. at Hawaii, San Diego; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (San Diego residents only and no business waste will be accepted.) Items accepted will be used motor oil, oil filters, batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000. Jan. 23: Auto Product Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mission Bay South Shores parking lot, east of Sea World Drive; sponsored by the city of San Diego and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (San Diego residents only and no business waste will be accepted.) Items accepted will be used motor oil, oil filters, batteries and antifreeze. Information: (858) 694-7000.
CRUISE NIGHTSCruisin' Coco's, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Sunday of the month, Coco's Restaurant, Rancho Bernardo Plaza, 16759 Bernardo Center Drive. Information: Coco's, (858) 485-9419, or Ken Owen, (858) 774-3898. Monday Night Car Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 12650 Lindo Lane, next to Lindo Lake Park, Lakeside. Information: (619) 440-6168. Chicken Pie Diner Cruise Night, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through October, 14727 Pomerado Road, Poway, in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot. Information: (858) 748-2445. Ramona Cruise, 3 to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 600 block of Main Street, Old Town Ramona, and the parking lot at Sixth and Main streets next to Ramona Mainstage. Continues through October. The cruise highlights hot rods, customs, muscle cars and special-interest vehicles. Clairemont Neighborhood Cruisers Saturday Night Invite Cruise, 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday of the month through September, Clairemont Town Square, Clairemont Mesa and Clairemont Drive (next to Outback Steakhouse). The cruise features vehicles from 1976 and older. Information: (858) 573-9285; cncsd.org ; or e-mail CNC-SD@san.rr.com . East County Cruisers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Tyler's Taste of Texas Barbecue, 576 N. Second St., El Cajon. Information: (619) 312-0129 or eastcountycruisers.com. Classic Malt Shop, 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 3615 Midway Drive, Loma Portal. Cars from the 1950s and older. Information: (619) 226-1600. Fallbrook Rods & Relics, 7 to 9 a.m. Saturdays, Sunrize Cafe, River Village, state Route 76 at Mission Road, Bonsall. Information: (760) 723-4020. Great Autos of Yesteryear, gay-friendly club for owners and those who appreciate vintage autos. Cruise nights and times vary. Check Web site for details: Greatautos.org . Siggy's Car Cruise, 3 to 6 p.m. second Saturday of the month, 26820 Jefferson Ave., Murrieta. Free entry; trophies awarded. Information: (951) 830-7010 or (951) 316-9927. Dalton's Roadhouse, noon to 4 p.m., first Sunday, 775 Center Drive, San Marcos. (760) 746-8340.
RADIO"You Auto Know," hosted by Dave Stall, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, KCBQ AM 1170. Call in: (888) 344-1170. "So-Cal Off-Road Radio," hosted by Dave Stall, noon to 2 p.m. Sundays, KCBQ AM 1170. Call in: (888) 344-1170. "Click & Clack," Tom and Ray Magliozzi, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays on KPBS-FM 89.5; repeated 1 to 2 p.m. Sundays. "The Car Show," with Art Gould and John Retsek, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays, KPFK-FM 90.7 (Los Angeles) or listen online at kpfk.org .
ONGOINGMiramar Speed Circuit, 8123 Miralani Drive, off Miramar Road. Indoor kart racing with Sodi karts and 6.5-horsepower Honda engines on a 1,500-foot asphalt track. For adults at least 54 inches tall. Junior classes for children at least 48 inches tall use slightly de-powered engines. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pricing: Adult and youth races $23; members $18. Information: (858) 586-7500 or miramarspeedcircuit.com . K1 Speed Karting, 6212 Corte Del Abeto, Carlsbad, off Palomar Airport Road near Legoland California. Italian electric Pro Karts with roll hoop, racing harness and a reverse gear on a 2,000-foot-long asphalt track; helmets and other gear are provided. Corporate groups encouraged. Arrive and drive: $25 for nonmembers; lunch-hour special: $20 nonmembers, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: k1speed.com . Horseless Carriage Foundation Library, 8186 Center St., La Mesa. For automobile research and restoration. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Information: hcfi.org , (619) 464-0301 or e-mail research@hcfi.org . San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park; open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; last admission at 4:30 p.m. Admission: $8, seniors (65 and older) and active-duty military with ID $6, students with ID $5, children ages 6-15 $4. Automobiles, motorcycles and memorabilia take visitors through automotive history. The core collection includes more than 80 vehicles. Speakers are available for a fee at the museum or at your facility. Programs last about 30 minutes. Information: Kenn Colclasure, (619) 231-2886, or www.sdautomuseum.org Simpson's Garden Town Nursery and Auto Barns, 13925 state Route 94, Jamul; 8:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesday. More than 70 restored or customized cars and trucks in two barns, ranging from Model A's and T's, through the 1930s and 1940s to muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The nursery grounds include more classics and travel trailers. Free. Information: (619) 669-1977 or simpsonsnursery.com . J.A. Cooley Museum, 4233 Park Blvd., North Park, off El Cajon Boulevard. The museum specializes in early years of automotive history and features 24 cars in original condition, including an 1895 Benz, a 1903 curved-dash Oldsmobile, 1907 International, 1910 Hudson, 1910 Russell, 1913 Oakland, 1904 DeDion, 1936 Cord and three early Cadillacs. Admission: $2 to $5. Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Guided tours for three or more people are available. Information: (619) 296-3112. Motor Transport Museum, 31949 state Route 94, Campo, about a mile from the railroad museum. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. This old-truck museum is loaded with weather-worn hulks of sleeper-cab tractors, heavy equipment, light trucks and more dating to 1912. The main building contains about a dozen restored trucks, including a Diamond T, Federal, Mack and Autocar. Admission is free, donations accepted. Take Interstate 8 to Buckman Springs Road, south to state Route 94, turn left and go a half-mile to the museum, on the right. Information: (619) 478-2492 or (619) 233-9707. The San Diego Collection, 7215 El Cajon Blvd. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays; free admission. About 25 vehicles on view (some are for sale). Information: (619) 667-3136; Web site: thesandiegocollection.com . Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles. The museum has more than 150 vehicles on view, ranging from motorcycles, race cars, hot rods, customs and trucks to specialty vehicles and special displays. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Admission: $10; seniors and students with ID $5; ages 5 to 12 $3. Parking: $2 per 30 minutes, $8 maximum with paid admission for up to four hours. Information: (323) 930-CARS or petersen.org . NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. About 60 cars are on view. An array of photographs and memorabilia chronicle more than 50 years of U.S. motor sports. Admission: NHRA members free; nonmembers $5; seniors 60 and older and juniors 6 to 15 $3; younger than 5 free. Information: (909) 622-2133 and nhra.com/museum. E-mail calendar items to carcalendar@uniontrib.com . Union-Tribune Related Terms: Allied Gardens, Balboa Park, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Campo, Carlsbad, Clairemont Mesa, East County, El Cajon, Fallbrook, Lakeside, La Mesa, LEGOLAND, Los Angeles, Miramar, Mission Bay, North Park, Oceanside, Old Town, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Electric bikers stop in Sandusky as they charge to D.C. - Sandusky Register Posted: 16 Oct 2009 10:23 PM PDT
By JASON SINGER | Saturday, October 17, 2009 3:13 AM EDT SANDUSKY
Their trip cost an average of $20,000 per person. An all-electric motorcycle tour, which stopped Thursday morning in Sandusky, is making the same trek from Detroit to D.C. Their trip will cost an average of $4 per person. "Shocking Barack," as the project is called, is an effort by Colorado-based Brammo to promote electric technologies in the United States. The motorcycle tour will take 11 days, with the crew recharging their bikes at houses and businesses along the way. Dave Schiff, one of the creative directors handling the project, said the electric vehicle technology is "smart, innovative and game-changing." "(The automotive CEOs) flew on a $36 million Gulfstream G4 private jet and eventually asked for billions in taxpayer money," Schiff said. "We won't ask for anything. We actually want to give. We'd like to give President Barack Obama our electric motorcycles when we get to the White House as a symbol of supporting EV technology." "Shocking Barack" has become something of an Internet sensation since it began earlier this week. Between e-mail, Twitter, news stories and its Web site, the group estimates it's reached more than two million people. While stopping in Sandusky, the project also promoted other "green" technologies. The group recharged their bikes Wednesday morning at 1016 Third Street, known in the green world as The House on Third Street. Built out of Styrofoam, the house costs only $300-400 per year to heat and cool, and has attracted the attention of sustainability buffs. As soon as the bikers arrived, the crew filmed the proceedings with dozens of flip cameras, a movie camera and even an iPhone. Michael Gersten, the project's editor, was immediately uploading footage onto the project's Web site, ShockingBarack.com, where hundreds of fans followed along. "Just treated to banana pancakes in the Styrofoam house of Sandusky luminary Mark Norman," the group tweeted at 8 a.m. on its Twitter page. Alex Burnard, another creative director for the project, said the group has corresponded with fans from as far as Russia, Indonesia and Johannesburg, South Africa. One fan sent a GPS device, so those following the group on the Internet can track the electric motorcycles at every inch of their journey. "It's amazing what can happen when people rally around a cause," Burnard said. The bikes themselves will soon be available at Best Buy. They can reach 65 mph, and travel 40-45 miles before needing to be recharged. They plug into regular electrical outlets. "When I started this ... I thought they'd need some big, weirdly-shaped adapter," Schiff said. "The fact that it plugs into the same thing as a hairdryer is pretty neat." Brammo has already built electric motorcycles that can reach 90 miles per hour and travel 100 miles before needing recharging. Schiff said as the technology becomes more widely accepted and more money is invested in research, electric vehicle technology will become better, cheaper and more practical. He said promoting the sustainable technology, along with the support "Shocking Barack" has received from fans and other Americans letting them recharge in their houses and businesses, has made him "proud to be an American" at a time when America is often vilified. "Brammo is making a product that's creating jobs and making the world a better place," he said. "It's really fun to be a part of this."
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| Area dealerships adjust to life with GM franchises - Sioux City Journal Posted: 16 Oct 2009 10:02 PM PDT LE MARS, Iowa -- Nuebel Chevrolet's roadside sign, visible to motorists along U.S. Highway 75 in Le Mars for generations, came down last week. The removal of the sign, with its familiar Chevy bow tie logo, marked a symbolic end for the Plymouth County seat's sole Chevrolet dealer. In mid-May, Nuebel was one of about 1,100 General Motors dealers targeted for elimination as part of the automaker's bankruptcy restructuring. Last month, owner Lynn Nuebel, who had owned the dealership since 1984, sold the property to three local businessmen, Brent Brownmiller, his brother, Todd Brownmiller, and Scott Taylor. The new owners reopened as Total Sales and Service, which sells late-model used vehicles and operates an automotive service and collision repair shop. The main difference from Nuebel's dealership is Total Sales and Service does not sell new model cars or trucks, said Taylor, who oversees day-to-day operations and worked for Nuebel for 15 years. Total Sales and Service kept nearly all of Nuebel's employees on the payroll. The 15-member staff include veteran service technicians like Ken Rhodes, who has 35 years experience, and experienced salemen Bob Gengler and Lynn Nuebel's son, Mark. Russ Plueger, who operated his own body shop in nearby Merrill for about 20 years, plans to close that business and also join Total Sales and Service, Taylor said. "We have a very knowledgeable staff,'' he said. Taylor said Total Sales and Services hopes to convince GM to return a Chevrolet franchise to Le Mars, pop. 9,237. According to local historians, the franchise dates to 1913. Like the former Nuebel Chevrolet, some other Siouxland new car dealers dumped by General Motors or Chrysler earlier this year have converted into used car and service centers. Some others stayed in the new car business as franchisees for other manufacturers. And, at least one targeted dealer has quietly closed. Here's a look at some of the other affected dealers in the tri-state region. Hoak Motors Location: Sioux City What we knew: In May, GM told Hoak it would not renew its Cadillac, GMC and Pontiac franchises after October 2010. (GM plans to discontinue the Pontiac line nationwide.) What's ahead: Hoak officials have not given up on trying to convince GM to reverse its decision to cut ties with the Sioux City dealership. Hoak can perform GM warranty work through next fall, but can no longer order new vehicles. The dealership recently sold the last 2009 GM models on its lot, President Eric Hoak said. Hoak, which is also a dealer for Nissan, is expanding its inventory of vehicles from that foreign manufacturer. "We should have twice as many on the lot as we used to have,'' Hoak said. Condon Motors Location: Sioux City What we knew: On the same day Hoak received its bad news from GM, Condon learned its Buick franchise would not be renewed after October 2010. What's ahead: Condon plans to offer GM warranty work through next fall, but can no longer order new Buicks. Condon also remains the only Sioux City dealer for Honda. Holmes Motors Location: Ida Grove, Iowa What we knew: After GM handed out pink slips in May, Holmes Motors owner Jack Holmes publicly denied being on the cut list, which the automaker has kept secret. At the time, some local residents who spoke to the Journal said Holmes confided in them that he had indeed received such a termination letter. What's ahead: Holmes Motors, which carried the Cadillac, GMC and Pontiac lines, is now closing, according to local residents. On the company Web site, Jack Holmes, who doubled as the sales director, thanks "all his loyal customers for many great years.'' Holmes, who operated the dealership in a large brick building in downtown Ida Grove for 37 years, did not return a call to the Journal last week. Don's Chevrolet Location: Ida Grove, Iowa What we knew: Owner Don Wunschel, whose father started the Chevy dealership in 1957, learned in May his franchise would not be renewed after October 2010. What's ahead: The dealership plans to remain in business selling late-model used vehicles and as a service and repair shop. Wunschel also will continue to operate a Kawasaki motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle dealership out of the same building. Schuelke Motors Location: Storm Lake, Iowa What we knew: In early June, Chrysler terminated Schuelke's Dodge franchise. What's ahead: Scott Schuelke, whose grandfather and father started the dealership nearly 80 years ago, retooled the business after Chrysler pulled the plug. Schuelke Auto has expanded its selection of late-model used cars and continues to quality auto repair and maintenance work. Yankton Motors Location: Yankton, S.D. What we knew: In May, General Motors told Yankton Motor it would not renew its GMC and Pontiac franchises. Yankton Motor and another targeted South Dakota dealer, Spring Auto of Wessington Springs, sued GM in federal court in Sioux Falls, asking a judge to declare GM's notice against the law, void and unenforceable. What's ahead: According to federal court records, there have been no documents filed since the original petition. Yankton Motor continues to offer warranty work for GM, according to a worker who answered the phone last week. Owner John Hagemann did not return a call to The Journal. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Ex-Ford Engineer Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets - MSN Money Posted: 16 Oct 2009 02:17 PM PDT
A former Ford Motor Co. engineer has been charged with stealing trade secrets from the automaker after accepting a job in China in 2006. Xiang Dong Yu, 47, was arrested Wednesday at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago after traveling to the United States from China. A federal indictment charges Yu, a Chinese national living in Beijing, with theft of trade secrets, attempted theft of trade secrets and unauthorized access to a protected computer, Terrence Berg, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, said Thursday in a statement. Yu was a Ford product engineer from 1997 to 2007. In December 2006, he accepted a job at the China branch of a U.S. company, according to a Justice Department release announcing the charges. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Batangas Schools Enjoy High-Tech Learning - BusinessWorld Online Posted: 16 Oct 2009 09:02 AM PDT
Story toolsSaturday, October 17, 2009 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES Corporate BulletinsDexter Dango and Glorybee Delos Santos, 2nd year students from Calatagan National High School, got high honors as they placed 7th in the Metrobank Mathematics Teacher Association of the Philippines Division Challenge, attended by 21 high schools from Batangas. Hard work and a reliable learning partner helped them win. The two students religiously accessed the Mathematics subject of their school™s e-learning program called Genyo. Calatagan National High School and Lucsuhin National High School are among the schools, which are able to reap the benefits of ICT in education. This is made possible through a partnership between Diwa Learning Systems, Bato Balani Foundation and Enrique Zobel Foundation. Students of Calatagan and Lucsuhin learn their Science, Math, English, Filipino and Aralin Panlipunan using Genyo™s interactive and dynamic multimedia components such as video and audio clips, colorful graphics, charts and animations, interactive simulations and challenging exercises and quizzes. Genyo follows the prescribed format of the Department of Education. History, Geometry and Chemistry are among Genyo™s most visited sites. Students access Genyo more often to do advance studies to prepare for classroom discussions. Teachers also benefit from the program, as it makes lesson plan preparation easier for them. Genyo can also be customized to fit the teachers™ preferred lesson plans. The partnership between the three organizations and two schools includes not just installation and maintenance but also the training of the teachers in ICT integration. For information, log on to www.genyo.com.ph. NEO EDGE: Cutting-EDGE ultra-portables redefined and remasteredFrom NEO Philippines, an industry leader in manufacturing and distributing quality laptops in the country comes a new line of notebooks and netbooks that will redefine the laptop landscape by pushing the boundaries of space and design. Introducing the Neo EDGE line of ultra-portables. The new EDGE laptops from Neo were carefully designed to strike an amazing balance between ultra-portability and performance. With three new exciting models that will bring what will fit perfectly to the new digital fast-paced and exciting lifestyle, Neo EDGE is great for work and leisure, or even both for highly multi-tasking individuals. The pioneering product in the Edge series is the NEO Edge Z3240, a full-featured but ultra-thin notebook. It sports a 13.3" WXGA LCD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is fast becoming the standard as a "wider widescreen" format. Utilizing an ultra-low voltage Pentium processor with 2 MB of L2 cache and 3 GB of system memory, this is truly a travelling executive's machine. Ideal for both business and multimedia applications even on long trips because it has a longer battery life than standard-voltage notebooks. All things considered, the most notable feature of the Edge Z3240 is still its ultra-thin design, sleek silver metal finish, and lightweight construction, tipping the scale at less than 1.5 kilos and thinner than 22 mm all throughout. Not to be overdone, the Edge Z3265 is still thinner than most notebooks at only 23 mm closed height and is also less than 1.5 kilos. It has the same 13.3" LCD size and aspect ratio with the added bonus of HD resolution. But this baby packs a power punch. Running on an ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo processor with 3 MB of L2 cache and 2 GB of system memory, the Edge Z3265 boasts of a much higher CPU class with dual core advantage to boot, with a hard drive that is more than double the capacity of the previous model. And last but definitely not the least, a notebook line devoted to the thin and light won't be complete without a netbook, and the NEO Edge Z1280 satisfies that gap. But the Edge Z1280 is more than just your average netbook. Slim and light, it features a 10" widescreen LCD and weighs less than 1.4 Kg even with a 6-cell battery- ideal for long computing hours on the road, making it a true lightweight gadget. Powered by Intel's Atom N280 processor technology, which was designed with the Internet and low power consumption in mind, adds up for a great mobile experience. Performance is greatly enhanced by the free upgrade to 2GB of RAM and a jump to 320 GB hard disk space. Additional features such as a multi-format card reader, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth give more storage and wireless connectivity. Overall, the Z1280 is a formidable computing behemoth dressed in an elegant dark toned finish. Pre-installed with the latest Microsoft Windows operating systems, such as XP, Vista or the up and coming Windows 7, every Neo EDGE laptop is up and running out of the box. Simple and user-friendly, it also offers a comfortable and familiar environment for computer user of any level. As a name trusted in providing quality laptops at affordable prices, NEO constantly ups the ante by partnering with industry leaders such as Intel and Microsoft to create new consumer products that enhances people's computing experiences. Neo EDGE redefines "cutting-edge mobility and cutting-edge performance" with its stylish design, powerful performance and lightweight portability. That's more power and mobility for the fast-paced digital generation homes, schools and businesses of today. China Bank donates P1M for Ondoy and Pepeng victims, launches donation driveIn response to the recent calamities, typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, China Bank has an on-going donation drive to benefit the victims of the said typhoons. The Bank is donating P1 million to support the relief operations of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC). In addition, the Bank is also accepting cash or check donations for typhoon victims though the China Bank Calamity/Disaster Fund: Savings account no.: 203-365071-3. Inter-branch transaction fees are waived for all the donations to the said fund. The proceeds of the Bank's donation drive will likewise be turned over to PNRC. Aside from the efforts to help the general public, China Bank also has a relief program for its own employees who were adversely affected by the typhoons. A similar donation drive has been set-up with the employee-victims as beneficiaries. Donations to this fund may be deposited to China Bank Relief Effors: Savings account no.: 203-363941-7. The relief goods donated by employees were distributed to the Bank's agency personnel ? security guards, drivers, messengers and janitors. The Bank is also providing employee-victims with calamity loans of up to P200,000 at only 3% interest, a one time cash gift of P5,000 (on top of the proceeds of the donation drive), and other benefits. The information contained in this email message is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and other parties authorized to receive it. Confidential or legally privileged information may be contained in this message. If you are not the intended recipient of this email and its attachments, you may not use, copy, distribute or deliver to anyone any part of this message or take any action or reliance on it. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of China Banking Corporation. China Banking Corporation is neither liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor for delay in it's receipt. GfK Philippines Shifts Gear to AutomotiveGfK Philippines (GfK PH) has entered the tire market as a strategic move to expand its panel and channel reach in the market. Last July 2009, GfK PH has officially launched its initial activities to officially start auditing the passenger car tire retail market. Based on this activity, GfK PH identified the significant channels to be tire specialists and fast fitters or shops/garages offering minor services. However, other channels will also be included in the retail audit as long as these shops are carrying brand new passenger car tires such as garage workshops, spare parts shops, and tuning shops. Our first phase for the automotive panel is to focus in the metropolitan area or NCR and later expand to other key cities and provinces as we progress. Based on our retail census, more than 85% of retailers are independent or small retailers while the remaining piece of the market is the big chains. This will be a very challenging endeavor for us as this is outside our traditional retail audit business, according to Jake Savellano, GfK Philippines General Manager. GfK PH sees the area of concentration in the Manila, Makati, South Manila (comprising Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa areas), Pasig, and Quezon City areas. GfK Philippines Business Development Manager for Automotive, Ron Arambulo said, The passenger car tire tracking have already started in other GfK Asian countries such as China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Korea. We started off with NCR since it accounts to 40-50% of the total Philippine retail tire market. The pragmatic approach of tire consumers has made tire retailers to be more aggressive in addressing the needs and wants of consumers. Discounts, bundling promos, freebies, print ads, and other below-the-line activities dominate the retail tire market scene. This is based on the initial activities done by GfK PH to jumpstart its automotive panel. Consumer tend to buy replacement tires that are either cheap thus, the influx of China-brand tires or just buy the kind of brand currently mounted on their vehicles. Consumers are very cautious in shifting brands and would prefer not to switch to avoid vehicular glitches. This reflects the local sentiments of retailers in recommending brands to retailers. The tire market is evolving especially with China brands gaining traction in the local market. Despite the slowdown in car sales, we are optimistic that the automotive industry will gain its momentum and when this happens, we will be there to provide manufacturers and retailers with significant, accurate, and up-to-date retail market data and insights to help them become more competitive, added Ron Arambulo. The GfK Group The GfK Group, founded in Germany and with its Philippine office located in Makati City, is the fourth largest market research company in the world. We specialize in retail sales tracking of consumer goods with data from retailers and resellers in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit our website at www.gfkrt.com or call +632 889 6764 local 105. BMW Z4 Roadster launched in RPAsian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the exclusive distributor of BMW cars and motorcycles in the Philippines, celebrates 75 years of the BMW Roadster with the launch of the new BMW Z4 Roadster. A fascinating milestone in automotive technology, the new BMW Z4 Roadster is the only vehicle in its segment to combine classic roadster proportions with a seating position close to the rear axle, rear-wheel drive and a fully-automatic retractable hardtop. The new BMW Z4 offers all the driving pleasure of a BMW Roadster with particularly refined and stylish flair. Driving with the roof down, this two-seater offers a refreshingly intense experience of the sunshine and the wind rushing by — and driving with the hardtop closed, it provides all the comfort of a premium sports coupé. With this diversity and wide range of qualities, the new BMW Z4 represents the re-birth of the roadster. "In a nutshell you can describe BMW's new sports car as the fast, beautiful and reliable car bound to give the ambitious sports driver one exhilarating experience after the other," said Jay Cruz, sales director of ACC. The design of the new Z4 is characterized by classic details interpreted in a new and contemporary style. The appeal of this two-seater lies in its unique combination of elegance, agility, and supreme comfort. The aluminum shells of the two-piece lightweight hardtop come to rest in the roof compartment, thereby maximizing space. Even with the roof closed, the new Z4 retains the proportions typical of a genuine roadster. With these features, the new model is the successor to both the BMW Z4 Roadster and the BMW Z4 Coupé. Anyone who appreciates the open-air feeling characteristic of a BMW convertible can look forward to the new BMW Z4, which is now available at BMW dealers. To learn more about the new BMW Z4, contact any of the authorized BMW dealers, Autohaus BMW (Libis) at 638-0734; Autozentrum BMW (Alabang) at 772- 6021 to 24; Klassik BMW (San Juan) at 722-2555; Performance Auto BMW (Cebu) at +6332 231 9791; Premier Cars BMW (Pampanga) at +6345 963 7777; and Prestige Cars BMW (Makati) at 892- 8127. Pharmaceutical firm supports La Mesa Watershed projectHolding true to its commitment of making a positive difference in the lives of Filipinos, Otsuka (Philippines) Pharma-ceuticals, Inc. (OPPI) recently initiated an environmental project in collaboration with ABS-CBN's Bantay Kalikasan, called Adopt a Hectare. The fund donated by OPPI will be used to finance the expenses to maintain one hectare in three years, which includes securing the perimeter from squatters, and to finance the caretaker of the area who takes care of the trees planted. Employees were also one with the companies' vision as they trooped to the site to show support for the project. They participated during the ceremonial tree planting activity to symbolize the launch of the commitment. Adopt a Hectare is another milestone added to the numerous corporate social responsibility projects undertaken by Otsuka. "We have done projects like helping streetchildren, bloodletting, and sponsoring the education of underprivileged kids. Now, we feel that this is the better time to do something for the environment, and this is the perfect venue for us," shared Pol Dimerin, president of OPPI. The La Mesa Watershed is the last forest of its size in the metropolis. The concentric expansion of human population in Metro Manila affected the forest. The inadequacy of watershed protection led to the former natural forest's cover to dwindle. Bantay Kalikasan of the ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. started a reforestation program in the 2,700-hectare La Mesa Watershed in 1999. By rehabilitating and managing the La Mesa watershed as a nature park, the following values would be enhanced: watershed protection; education; recreation-aesthetics; wildlife; and research, to name a few. "This partnership with Bantay Kalikasan does not only help address the environment concerns we are currently facing. This is more than planting new trees at the site. The sustainability of the project is a factor that needs to be highlighted," Mr. Dimerin explained. He added, "Otsuka's promise is to improve the quality of life of its community. We are already seeing the effects when we take advantage of the environment and through the Adopt a Hectare, we hope to educate the public and generate awareness on what should be done so that future generation can still enjoy Mother Earth's beauty and gifts to men." Conference slatedThe Philippines will host the 15th Asian-Pacific Corrosion Control Conference (APCCC15) which will tackle the latest developments and new ideas on corrosion control and conservation of material resources in the region. To be held in the country for the first time, the three-day conference will run from Oct. 18 to 21 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City and is being organized by the Philippine Corrosion Society Inc. (PhiCS) with plenary sessions that will feature leading international experts on corrosion. With over 100 delegates from 15 countries already confirmed, the conference will also showcase 40 scientific papers on corrosion in the chemical processing, semiconductor, oil and gas, nuclear power, utilities, construction, and medical industries. For more information, contact Fairs & More Inc. at 845-1324 or 759-6680 and look for Zai Tan-Perez or e-mail to: apccc@fairsandmore.com.ph; contact APCCC Secretariat Annalyn Wong at 392-5545 or 0917-8976357. ATR KimEng receives best domestic broker awardFinanceAsia, Asia's leading financial print and online publishing company, has announced that ATR KimEng Securities, Inc., the stock brokerage subsidiary of the ATR KimEng Group, was chosen Best Domestic Broker in its 2009 Country Awards for Achievement, an annual look at the best financial services firms in each country around the region. In photo during the awards gala dinner is ATR KimEng Securities chairman and president Lorenzo Roxas (center) receiving the award from FinanceAsia.com editor Anette Jonsson (left) and FinanceAsia and AsianInvestor publisher Jonathan Hirst. Alphaland opens in Southgate MallRick Santos, CB Richard Ellis chairman, joins Mario Oreta, president of Alphaland Corp., Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and Roberto Ongpin, chairman of Alphaland Corp. at the Southgate Mall opening ceremonies on the corner of Pasong Tamo and EDSA in Makati. The tower's 40,000 square meters of office space atop the new mall is scheduled for turn over in November. Facilities will be managed by CBRE. BPI recognized as best asset management firmBPI Asset Management has been named as Best Asset Management Company, Philippines in The Asset Triple A Investment Awards 2009. BPI Asset Management retains a dominant market share of the asset management business in the Philippines, managing over P380 billion in assets, representing 22% industry share among 38 market players as of June 30. Its vast pool of institutional and retail clients consists of 835 institutional accounts, including several government institutions and top corporations in the Philippines and 46,000 individual clients. BPI Asset Management's industry leadership is backed by the complete line of trust products and services it offers, highly experienced pool of investment and trust practitioners and state-of-the-art system infrastructure. BPI Asset Management has a long history of experience in money management and has the prestige of being the only local bank qualified to be a third party custodian on the strength of its CAMELS rating of 4. The Asset Triple A Investment Awards comes on the heels of recognition earlier this year from the Reader's Digest Asia's Trusted Brands where BPI Asset Management won Gold for the third straight year. The Asset Triple A Investment Awards is Asia's defining recognition for excellence for the leading investment companies in the Asia-Pacific. The Triple A Awards methodology adopts a rigorous approach to the selection of the best institutions and products throughout the region. After detailed analysis of the submissions, point scores for both quantitative and qualitative factors are combined in the determination of the winners. The Asset is the leading finance publication for Asian corporates and global investors active in the region. The magazine specializes in providing analysis and insight into how Asia's leading companies raise and manage their capital, as well as the buying behavior of global investors active in Asia's markets. The Asset is published by Asset Publishing and Research Ltd. Filipina is 100th cadet pilot in Etihad flying programEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed the 100th cadet pilot to its innovative and expanding flying program. Filipina-Emirati Shareefa Al Bloushi from Abu Dhabi, whose mother is a Filipina, is a member of Etihad's tenth group of cadets which recently started the 18-month training program at the Horizon Flight Academy in Al Ain. She is also the sixth female Emirati cadet pilot to join the program, and eighth female overall. The Etihad Airways cadet pilot program was launched in June 2007 with the first group of cadet pilots, who graduated from the course in February 2009, now training and flying aboard the airline's Airbus A320 fleet. "The recruitment, training and development of cadet pilots is of the utmost importance to Etihad Airways and an integral part of maintaining our position as a leading global airline," Captain Richard Hill, Etihad Airways' chief operations officer. "To reach the milestone of 100 cadet pilots is a great achievement and we offer Shareefa, our 100th cadet pilot, and her new colleagues our best wishes as they start training." Shareefa Al Bloushi is a member of Etihad's expanding female pilot community which currently includes 15 female first officers and cadet pilots within its ranks. This figure is expected to double during the next 12 months. "I am extremely proud to be a part of the Etihad Airways female pilot community and to be learning alongside other women pilots from across the world," Ms. Al Bloushi said. "While the program is rigorous and demanding it will ensure that I have the best training and development for when I graduate and become a fully-qualified Etihad pilot." In order to gain the Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL) the cadet pilots have to complete 750 hours of classroom tuition and 205 hours flight training in single and multi-engine aircraft. During this time they also have to pass the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority's theoretical knowledge and flying exams. This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
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