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Better than Smart Meters: TalkingPlug Monitors Power Use and Controls Appliances

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Nov 10, 2009 at 11:28 AM

For those of us who don't yet have smart meters, smart electrical sockets might be the next best thing. Sure, power-monitoring plugs are nothing new, and devices like the Ted 5000 and AlertMe already let customers attach hardware to ...READ»

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China Auto Sales Rise 72% Hit 1.2 Million Units

BY Mr Rickman Mon Nov 9, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Global automakers are looking to China's fast-growing market to drive sales amid slack demand elsewhere. Sales have been spurred by tax cuts and subsidies meant to help nurture China's auto industry and encourage purchases of more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beijing's 4 trillion yuan ($586 billion) stimulus has helped to prop up spending on cars and other big-ticket items, and lifted economic growth (GDP) in the latest quarter to 8.9% from a year earlier. China, Brazil, Australia and India are both seeing significant economic growth. READ»

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Website Sales Content Solutions Driving More Web Traffic

BY Mr Rickman Sat Nov 7, 2009 at 5:56 PM

There is no single magic pill for building and increasing exposure of high quality website content. Continuously keep yourself educated, updated on evolving tools building upon the elements described above as a foundation for growing your online business goals. Use a well conceived diverse plan of attack designed to draw targeted customers to your website.READ»

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Sales Power Dialing Results Art Not Simply Technology Based

BY Mr Rickman Sat Nov 7, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Customizing effective cold calling scripts is an art. Have you ever had to read from a script that was prepared for you to sell a product or service? As a sales person, there should be no question that making cold calls is or has been a part of your job. Many people don't like it very much because it requires hard work, discipline and consistency. Let's face it, closing the sale is a lot more fun.READ»

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Effective Sales Teams For Higher Revenues

BY Mr Rickman Sat Nov 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM

Effective sales is about sustaining momentum thru innovation creating even more revenue opportunities on a consistent basis. Innovative leadership management must often perform the unenviable task of helping those that don't belong to find other career paths. If you want sales to improve, particularly in highly competitive sales industries, then leaders must create a career growth-oriented atmosphere that thrives on constant improvement, regardless of market conditions.READ»

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Sustainable Job Employment Solutions For USA

BY Mr Rickman Sat Nov 7, 2009 at 5:26 PM

By James Rickman, November 8, 2009 This article contains practical job solutions for Americans. So far much of the national focus has been on getting employers to hire i.e. add jobs instead given the global economic stagnation it’s much more realistic and effective to enable unemployed individuals to "create" their own jobs by fostering small business entrepreneurship. There’s a measurable, huge difference between the two approaches. It’s the key to achieving sustainable economic recovery in America. READ»

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Taipei 101 Skyscraper to Be World's Tallest Green Building

BY Ariel SchwartzThu Nov 5, 2009 at 12:18 PM

The Empire State Building may be set to become the world's most famous green office building, but the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan is gunning for the title of "World's Tallest Green Building," with $1.8 million in upgrades that ...READ»

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EcoFactor Uses a Broadband Gateway to Push Weather Data to Thermostats, Saving Energy

BY Ariel SchwartzTue Nov 3, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Smart meters are a nearly complete solution for home energy management, offering detailed information on power use and potential savings. But until everyone has a smart meter--a goal that will take many years to ...READ»

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GreenPeak Wants to Replace Batteries With Energy-Harvesting Chips

BY Ariel SchwartzThu Oct 29, 2009 at 4:02 PM

We spend a lot of time looking at the latest green batteries for our gadgets, but what if we could eliminate batteries altogether? GreenPeak, a Netherlands-based startup, thinks we can. The company plans to use its newly-acquired ...READ»

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