Marketers hoping for SXSW Buzz Shell out junkets for bloggers

SXSW in Austin is one of the largest conferences of the year for musicians, filmmakers and techies. Also known as part of the SXSW Interactive Conference--formerly geared to tech geeks and internet junkies--is now a big mainstream production, with sponsors as Miller Lite, Chevrolet and PepsiCo. But the dirty little secret of SXSW is that a lot of buzz that has transformed the Conference of the monster that is today was paid for and delivered by sponsors who come to the event once it has become a behemoth of mid-sized Texas.

Attending SXSW is expensive. And this is where brands come in--have the cash and want to cover whatever it is, they are doing. After all, if it is not the blog, Facebooked or tweeted, so not success.

Professional, and ethical considerations that come into play legal when there is an exchange of money and even buzz could damage the credibility of some bloggers who want to be taken seriously. And then there's the issue of disclosure.

This year, Chevrolet is sending online video reporter Shira Lazar hosts official for all contents of the Chevrolet SXSW during 10 days of the event. Airfare and hotel accommodations--and some of the rooms can run as high as $ 500 a night. Also on the payroll of Chevy: Veronica Belmont, co-host of "revision 3 tekzilla" and part of the roster of "cruze-arati" automotive blogger-signatories. She'll be blogging, tweeting its 1.5 million followers and upload videos of his experiences at the festival as well as in the "chat with other participants and perhaps even hosting webchat in Lounge Volt," said Chevrolet.

Chevrolet spokesman Matt Dickman said content creators are invited to "capture the spirit of the event". They are required to talk about cars like the Chevy Cruze? "We are not asking them to talk about Chevy, unless it makes sense with what they are doing--how to interview a celebrity, and they have gone to an event on a Chevrolet Cruze--and even then, the brand is in the background, but allowing that experience," said Mr. Dickman. "Last year, for example, we covered the best tattoos, coolest dogs and shoes best for SXSW, and access to celebrities and entertainment." In addition to MS. Lazar and MS. Belmont, Steven Smith and Micah Jesse are sponsored by Chevrolet to cover the music and film.

PespiCo sent e-mails to journalists, offering to cover travel and lodging while in Austin (in accordance with the guidelines can follow your socket) to help you and your readers access to the digital Insider event. " The invitation also stated that the company offers a "behind the scenes look at the trend-setting digital and a front row seat for PepsiCo and activations of its trademarks and advertisements."

The letter is also offered to set up interviews with company executives by the Conference. PepsiCo has refused to say how many emails were sent and how many journalists have accepted the invitation. A spokesman added that send content creators of SXSW was a vital part of PepsiCo plans, but that is customary in PR to reach the media and provide story ideas, set up interviews and to facilitate printing.

People who take a free trip should stay on the right side of not only companies who spend tens of thousands of dollars to get them there, but also the law.

Linda Goldstein is the head of advertising, marketing and media division of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. Said that the law requires disclosure of sponsorship from reporters. "If I were to write only about the event, no revelation would be necessary," said ms. Goldstein. "But if I were to say something about PepsiCo or something that PepsiCo did at the event, that would be considered a material connection and would trigger the obligation of disclosure".

A case that involves Ann Taylor Loft blogger and spurned the Federal Trade Commission to issue a series of guidelines for disclosure by bloggers in 2009.

MS. Goldstein considers that, in General, the public knows that journalists and bloggers are sent to events by sponsors and advertisers and does not believe the public has concerns about it.

MS. Belmont is revealing its connection to "ploughed the Chevy Cruze-" with logos prominently on their website. If this type of sponsorship interest coverage is for the discussion, but with the current state of the business media, is par for the course.

Last week, Dan Frommer of Business Insider was in Barcelona that cover the Mobile World Congress. His trip to Spain was paid by Samsung, a major player in the mobile industry. Mr. Frommer posted a disclaimer, tell readers the sponsorship and writing, "so we're feeling pretty warm and fuzzy about Samsung now! That said, we will continue to fight for fairness and accuracy, and we don't think that our coverage of Mobile World Congress will be different as a result. "

CEO and Editor Henry Blodget of Business Insider said that he and his staff editorial assessing sponsored travel opportunities on a case by case basis, depending on the type of content that they think that they can get out of the event. "If we accept that assistance sponsors help us produce the coverage that our readers love, you feel," said Mr. Blodget. "If we think that will just shit or fluff, we don't".

Samsung is a major sponsor of SXSW. Samsung said that it was paying on anyone to Texas, but his is sponsoring a room of blogging.

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Flowserve beats Zacks estimates-analyst Blog

flowserve Corporation (FLS) reported fourth-quarter 2010 earnings per share from continuing operations of $ 2.09, exceeding the Zacks consensus estimate of $ 1.98. For 2010, earnings per share from continuing operations was $ 7.03, exceeding the Zacks consensus estimate of $ 6.91.

During 2010, the company received its initiatives, realignment, which has helped to reduce its costs. Flowserve also expanded its global presence as it has increased its activities in flowering Asian, Middle East and Latin America markets.

Total revenue

Total revenue during the quarter decreased by 4.9% year-over-year, $ 1.14 billion. Excluding negative currency impact of 33 million, sales fell by 2.1%. On a constant currency basis, total bookings in the quarter rose by 9.8% to 1.03 billion.

For 2010, the total revenue was $ 4.23 billion, a decrease of 7.6 percent year on year. Excluding negative currency impact of 32 million, sales fell by 6.9%. Refused shipment volumes and difficult environment prices witnessed the beginning of 2009 affected the results of 2010.

Segment results

FSG Engineered Product Division (EPD) revenue for the quarter was 585.1 million, a decline of 10.8% (8.7% on a constant currency basis). industrial product Division (IPD) FSG 219.2 million, a decrease of 4.0% (7.4% on constant currency basis). flow control Division (FCD) turnover was $ 327.8 million, a decrease of 12.6% (6.3% on a constant currency basis).

Margins

Gross margin for the quarter was 13.3%, down 40 basis points year over year. Excluding realignment and effects of the acquisition of Valbart, the gross margin came to 35.1%. The operating margin increased 90 basis points to 5.7% or 16.1% before the impact of tax realignment and acquisition of Valbart.

Essay of the segment, the operating margin was 19.0% EPD (220 basis points), IPD was 9.6% (down 180 basis points) and FCD was 14.6% (down 340 basis points).

Balance sheet and Cash Flow

Cash and cash equivalents was EUR 557.6 million at the end of 2010 than 654. $ 3 million at the end of 2009. Cash flow exceeded total debt of $ 30 million at the end of the year. Total shareholders ' equity amounted to 2.11 billion.

Net cash from operating activities was $ 355.8 million in 2010 compared with 431. $ 3 million in 2009.

Outlook

Flowserve is expecting the 2011 earnings per share to be in the range of $ 7.10 for $ 8.00.

The company considers the difficult context of prices in 2010 will continue during the period starting in 2011, making the first half of the year more difficult than the second half of the year. Flowserve expects first quarter 2011 to see earnings increasing pressures from cost absorption, redistribution and dilutive acquisition Valbart. However, the company claims to compensate for these challenges through its focus on the increasing volumes of shipments and aftermarket business, anticipated savings from the activities of realignment, perform efficiently, and improve business operations.

Through its investment in China, India, the Middle East and Brazil, the company expects to maintain its strong margin performance forward. The company is building a series of new production facilities in those regions, with many projects already completed.

Flowserve Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and provider of after-sale service of systems of full flow control. The company develops and produces equipment for precision flow control-designed, such as pumps, valves and gaskets for critical service applications that require high reliability. The company uses its platform to offer a wide range of spare parts for equipment, services such as installation, advanced diagnostics, repair and adaptation. The company uses an imprint of rapid response centers (QRCs) around the globe to provide these services post-sale. Principal competitors of Flowserve shall itt Corporation (ITT), John Crane Inc. and Metso Corporation.

Currently, we maintain our neutral rating on Flowserve with a Zacks # 5 Rank (recommendation to sell short-term) in the coming months one to three.

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Thursday Microcap choices: Cannabis science Inc., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Voyager Oil & Gas Inc., Sentry Petroleum Ltd., Cougar Oil & Gas Canada Inc.

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H + to buy Media impact

Based on Cork H + A Marketing + PR announced the acquisition of companies, advertising and Media impact, which has offices in Galway and Limerick.

According to the company, impact will trade as a division of H + A. The acquisition expands staff numbers of H + in 24 to 36, while thecombined revenue of the amounts of the two undertakings by approximately 5 million euros.

H + to making today's announcement, also said that it intends to take another 10 people in the next 18 months to facilitate the growth plans of the new and bigger entities.

"This move creates a new standard of full service in Ireland, marketing communications Agency," said H + A chief executive, Brian Healy. "During our initial discussions with Media impact, it became clear that there were obvious synergies between our companies. The acquisition means that H + to host the full range of communications services in Cork, Limerick, Galway, marketing, where our experienced team will deliver client projects to the highest international standards.

"From a customer perspective, H + A now offers greater access to resources, expertise and intuition, as well as our ability to deliver large-scale projects."

Niall McGarry, the impact Media CEO and founder of business in 2003, will now join the H + onboard. The Board of Directors of seven-person is chaired by Harry Lorton, former CEO of TSB Bank and permanent tsb and includes Brian Healy, Pat Kierans, Ann-Marie O'Sullivan, Aideen McGrath and non-executive directors, Robin O'Sullivan and Sorcha Holohan.

H + said the acquisition is part of its growth plan, which involves the addition of strategic acquisitions to its organic growth. The company acquired O'Sullivan PR Limited in January 2008.

Currently, primary clientele H + A's is located in Ireland, but said the company also has a well-established and growing list of clients and projects in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.

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COCA COLA HELNC (CCH)-profit tracks

Since its inception in 1988, the S & P 500 has surpassed the Zacks # 5 rank stocks to sell now-from annually, 80% (+ 2% to + 10%). While the rest of Wall Street continued to tout the stock market declines during the past few years, Zacks said investors sell stocks or avoid.

Here's a summary of why TRLG and CCH have a Zacks # 5 rank (Strong sell) and should probably be sold or avoided for the next one to three months. Note that a strong sell rating # 5 is applied to 5% of all stocks in the Zacks Rank universe:

True Religion Apparel, Inc.(TRLG) published on 24 April a profit quarter of 48 cents per share, while analysts projected a profit of 58 cents. The Zacks consensus estimate for December 2010 is anchored to a profit of $ 1.84 per diluted share, a decline of a penny in last 7days. Last month saw a bearish review from an analyst of 6, bringing the average forecasts for 2011 down 2 cents to $ 2.02 per share.

Coca-Cola hbc S.A. (adr)(CCH) announced a fourth profit of 83 cents per share 9 Feb. Analysts had expected the company to report a profit of 83 cents. The Zacks consensus estimate for the entire year fell 5 cents to $ 1.64 per share over the past two months.

Here's a synopsis of why JJSF and LTM have a rank of 4 Zacks (sell) and should probably be sold or avoided for the next one to three months. Note that one sell rating # 4 is applied to 15% of all stocks rated by Zacks;

J & J Snack Foods Corp.(JJSF) reported first quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 38 cents on Jan 20, came into the Zacks consensus estimate of shy of 2 cents. Estimates of average whole year immersed 10 cents to $ 2.63 per diluted share for the past 60 days as analysts covering lowered expectations. Next year? s estimates fell 9 cents to $ 2.86 per diluted share in the same interval of time.

Life Time Fitness, Inc.?s (LTM) fourth quarter earnings of 43 cents per share, announced on Feb. 17, delayed Zacks consensus estimate from 7 cents. Diluted earnings per share fell by almost 7% year on year. The media forecasts for 2011 dropped by 2 cents to a profit of $ 2.31 per diluted share in the last 7 days as 5 out of 7 covering analysts cut expectations. During that time period, the following year? s estimated moved down 5 cents to $ 2.75 per diluted share.
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Earnings Scorecard: Pool Corp-analyst Blog

On 17 February, Pool Corp. (POOL) reported fourth quarter fiscal 2010 loss of 24 cents per share, which was in line with the Zacks consensus estimate. However, the loss for the quarter compared favorably last year loss of 28 cents. The loss is reduced due to the small top line growth with efficient cost management. For the 2010 fiscal earnings were $ 1.17 versus 39 cents recorded in 2009.

Below is our report on the recent announcement of earnings as well as subsequent revisions Analyst estimates on periods of short and long term.

Earnings report Flashback

The company reported an increase of 4.5% year-over-year net sales to reach 241.4 million during the quarter, inching past Zacks consensus estimate of 240.0 million. For the 2010 tax, net sales increased to $ 1.61 billion (5%).

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Earnings estimate revisions — overview

Following the publication of results for the fourth quarter of Pool Corp., trends of revision of estimates among analysts featuring a mixture of outlook. Dig the earnings we say prediction details.

Agreement of estimate revisions

In the last 7 days, a positive trend was noted for the first quarter of 2011, with estimates of profits having risen by analysts of 4 to 9. On the other hand, nobody moved down.

Analysts expect the gross margin to expand modestly with the larger piece from the first quarter of 2011 because of easy comparison, partially offset by the dramatic decline of temperature in early 2011.

On a positive note for the 2011 fiscal analyst of three of the nine going to increase revenue and cut two the same. Analysts impressed with Pool capacity gain market share. In fact, management expects its business struggling to turn green in 2011.

However, analysts ' outlook remained muted compared to the second quarter of 2011 with analysts of one of the nine increasing estimation and three by reducing the same.

Magnitude of revisions of estimates

The magnitude of revisions of estimates for the pool was moderate in the last 7 days. Following the publication of results for the fourth quarter, estimated for the first quarter of 2011 was raised by a penny.  The estimate for the second quarter of 2011 has been cut by a penny, while the estimate for 2011 tax has remained the same.

Currently, the Zacks consensus estimate for the first quarter loss of 8 cents per share, for the second quarter was $ 1.12 per diluted share. For 2011, the Zacks consensus estimate is revenue of $ 1.32 per diluted share.

Our recommendation

Pool is a recognized leader in the field. The potential for market growth is also significant. The company remains committed to return value to shareholders through share buy back and dividend payment.

However, we believe, is not yet totally immune to the challenges. Macroeconomic factors as depressed appraisal Trotsky probable replacement, renovation and new construction companies that continue to defy the sales growth in the short term.

Pool conserves a Zacks rank # 3, which results in a short-term ratings Hold. In addition, we are maintaining our neutral recommendation for the stock long-term.  The peer group of companies includes Arctic Cat Inc. (ACAT) and Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. (RGR "> RGR).

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Rums of PR uncorks the new advertising campaign

Last year, the government of Puerto Rico rum s launched the first multi-brand effort in key markets. That followed the inauguration of "Just Think, the Puerto Rico tourism campaign.

The new campaign brings together both efforts and was unveiled Wednesday during a visit by top government officials and rum producers in New York.

Just think, think the Puerto Rican Rum motto is linked to other promotional efforts of Puerto Rico, including the Just of Puerto Rican Tourism Company s.a., Puerto Rico campaign, which launched last fall in New York City. Both campaigns employ even the logo of Puerto Rico is it Better that now green and black is appearing on all promotional material of government s.

Just think, Puerto Rican Rum focuses on tradition and some of the mandates for the production of cane-based spirit that aren t the law in other regions of rum. It is also time with Bacardi recently signed a deal with economic development & Puerto Rico Department of Commerce (DDEC with its Spanish initials) that ensures the production of Bacardi to Puerto Rico for at least another 20 years.

Puerto Rico's rum industry provides more than 70 percent of rum sold in the United States, said DDEC Secretary Jos Ram n Perez-Riera. drums continues to remain an economic driver of the Puerto Rican economy and an Ambassador for the island.

The program of Puerto Rico-rum that promotes labels including Bacardi rum, Ron Llave, Don Q, Ron of Barrilito and Palo Viejo-falls under the umbrella DDEC.

2 million dollar marketing campaign includes print, digital and out-of-home Messaging in New York, Washington, D.C., and Miami, and will be supported by public relations and social media efforts and an updated Web site (www.rumcapital.com).

In addition, the campaign will include a series of events and partnerships throughout the year, including a launch event on Wednesday night at the Empire State Building featuring Food Network chef Claire Robinson and ambassadors rum from Puerto Rico. It includes the extension of contracts for exclusive Lounge of Puerto Rican rum and spaces at Madison Square Garden in New York's Citi Field, headquarters and New York Knicks, and New York Metes, respectively.

One objective of the new campaign is to tie together all of Puerto Rico's marketing efforts under one theme: quality. If you our beautiful beaches, labour friendly, bilingual, or our superior rum, we want Americans to say the same thing when they think of Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico equals quality, said Puerto Rico rum Director Nicole j. Rodr guez.

This year the focus is on key target markets, so we have a really nice mix in terms of media, Rodr guez said.

More than three-quarters of the budget targets out-of-home in places like subway stations, kiosks and taxi cabs, said Rodr guez, citing billboards and signage in the Miami airport terminal.

The balance of the buy is press that reaches both men and women and local newspapers. We have digital too, including a new website and an iPod app that is coming out soon, Rodr guez, he said.

Rum drinks are so ubiquitous that the rum and coke or daiquiri grandmother s,, Robinson, host of Food Network's Five Fix. ingredient Because Puerto Rican rum mixes well with all that said, you can use it to create new drinks or improve existing ones. For a spin on the classic cosmopolitan, try replacing Bacardi Lim n or Don Q Lim n for vodka and you will be delighted by the taste.

The unifying logo on all efforts will be the slogan of Puerto Rico is it Better adopted last year for tourism and economic development efforts.

Year of Last is more focused on rum. This year we are uniting promotional efforts by all agencies, including tourism and Film Commission of Puerto Rico, Rodr guez said Marketing daily. We want to focus on a single theme that depicts Puerto Rico as a quality destination.

While commitments mainstream media are in three urban markets, the campaign extends to other States with grassroots efforts.

We are really an eye on those States where rum consumption is rising, like California, he said, noting that the rums of Puerto Rico will sponsor this tournament Hollywood Domino year s during the Academy Awards.

Rums of Puerto Rico, a division of the DDEC's Puerto Rico Industrial development co. (Pridco) was created in 1948 to promote quality and excellence of rum produced in Puerto Rico.

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Research and markets: Marketing Developer 2011 models is the most important tool that may have to create an effective Marketing campaign for Software developers

Research and markets: Marketing Developer 2011 models is the most important tool that may have to create an effective Marketing campaign for Software developers
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4Q strong relationships of Kohl, initiates the dividend-analyst Blog

Corp. Kohl (KSS) reported fourth-quarter 2010 earnings of $ 1.66 per diluted share, which was in line with the Zacks consensus estimate. However, earnings were 7.3% year-over-year to $ 1.40.

For the full year, earnings came in at $ 3.65 a share that has grown by 13% compared to $ 3.23 in fiscal 2009. However, annual earnings were below the Zacks consensus estimate of $ 3.73.

The profits of the year on year were primarily from improved merchandise margins, strong inventory management and successful brand strategies.

Driven by strong profit in fiscal 2010, the company has issued guidance for earnings for the first quarter and full fiscal year 2011. For the first quarter, the company expects earnings to be in the range of cents 68 to 73 cents, whereas for the full year earnings are projected in rage of $ 4.05 to $ 4.25 a share.

Quarterly details

Net sales for the quarter rose by 6.3% to 6.0 billion from $ 5.7 billion in the year-ago quarter, on the back of growth in market share. Revenues were in line with the Zacks consensus estimate.

Annual revenues boosted 7.1% to 18.4 billion that was in front of the Zacks consensus estimate of 18.3 billion.

Kohl reported an increase of 4.3% in comparable-store sales for the fourth quarter, while the comparable-store sales campaign grew 4.4%. The company anticipates total sales for advancing in the range of 4% – 6. 0% is in the first quarter and fiscal 2011. The company projects the same store sales peak – 4% 2% in the first quarter and full year 2011 as well.

Gross margin expanded 36.8%, fueled by growth in sales, inventory management and merchandising effective 40 basis points (bps).

Total selling, General and administrative expenses grew 4.1% 1,242 million, compared to the previous year.

Kohl recorded a growth of 13.6% in operating income to 820 million dollars from 722 million in the quarter of last year, while the operating margin increased 90 bps 13.6%.

Cash, balance sheet and share repurchase

Kohl came out the year with cash and cash equivalents of 2,271 million, compared to $ 3,019 million in the previous year. The company generated 1676 million net cash from operating activities and used 761 million to capital expenditures. Long-term debt and capital leases at the end of the quarter was $ 991 million.

The Board of Directors has increased the share repurchase authorization by $ 2.6 billion, equal to $ 3.5 billion. In addition, 23 February, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share. This is the first dividend paid to shareholders in the history of Kohl. The dividend will be paid on 30 March to all shareholders of record on March 9, 2011.

Kohl's competes primarily with Macy's Inc. (M), jc Penney (JCP) and dillards Inc. (DDS) and currently holds a Zacks rank # 3, which translates to Hold short-term rating.

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Surprising results for Intergage Web Marketing Team

Customers of the digital marketing agency enjoy exceptional Intergage web marketing results in 2010, seeing large increases in traffic and increase conversion rates.

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Customers of the digital marketing agency enjoy exceptional Intergage web marketing results in 2010, seeing large increases in traffic and increase conversion rates.

Intergage client saw increased by 397 percent in Google AdWords conversions in the last 12 months – while the cost of each conversion fell from 69% in that period.

Web Marketing team expands Digital Agency employed new link building tools, enhance your search engine rankings and drive more visitors to their websites.

Web Marketing team of intergage helped 18 customers reach a position page 1921 ranking on Google, Yahoo and Bing.

Digital PR produced an increase of 71% in numbers of beds, compared to 2009.

Social Media Marketing led corporate customers even more levels from Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. This included successful campaigns direct advertising LinkedIn and Facebook.

Deputy Web Marketing Manager Joanna Hockless of intergage said: "after the realization of some amazing statistics last year through our Web Marketing Services, we're continuing to Excel in 2011, providing our customers with excellent results.

"We work healthcheck new stores during the year to provide Intergage customers with their Web Marketing even more support."

Intergage results speak for themselves. Want superb results for your business in 2011? Call now on 0845 456 Intergage 1022.

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Intel boosts marketing subsidies for motherboard makers

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I'm not sure if this is good news for everyone ... but Intel has decided to increase marketing benefits for all or most motherboard manufacturers. I guess you can watch a sweetner by Intel or compensation for the recent problem of Sandy Bridge chipset.

"Besides offering compensation to players for its motherboard chipset, Intel expects to increase its budget for the grant of marketing hoping to comfort her mother partners as well as boost to consumer demand for PCS in the second quarter, according to sources from motherboard makers.

Sources stressed that the 6 series chipset-based motherboards only represented less than 10% of shipments most players, they were not affected much in terms of cost; However, consumer demand in February and March are expected to be significantly affected, causing the ship to drop 10-15% sequentially.

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Corn Products International-value

Foods and food ingredients are suddenly in the spotlight. Corn Products International (CPO) has seen sales rebound dramatically from the depths of the recession. Earnings are expected to grow by 25% in 2011. This Zacks # 1 Rank (strong buy) is the largest manufacturer of dextrose in the world and produces starches, corn syrup, high fructose and glucose. The company provides a variety of ingredients for customers in 60 industries including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, feed, corrugating, paper and textiles in 50 countries around the world. Corn Products places Big Beat in the fourth quarter of 2010 Feb 17, corn products reports fourth quarter results and easily surprised Zacks consensus estimate of 44%. Earnings per share were $ 1.05 compared with the consent of 73 cents. The company has just 74 cents a year ago. National starch acquisition added 23 cents per share in the quarter. Full year EPS also rose to $ 3.24 from $ 2.01, excluding costs of national starch acquisition and integration. Sales in the fourth quarter jumped 47% to $ 1.41 billion from 959 million with $ 416 million from higher volumes, including 351 million dollars of sales from national starch. The company was able to handle the higher input costs due to increased volumes in all regions. North America continues to be the largest market. Sales increased 33% to 742 million on stronger volumes of 203 million, including $ 168 million from national starch. South America sales, the second largest market, rose by 23%. Asia grew 119%. Meanwhile, Europe had only national starch sales, so there was no year-over-year comparison. Orientation 2011 The company is confident in 2011, which will be his first full year with the integrated national starch. Earnings per share are expected in the range of $ 3.60 for $ 3.90, but which also includes the cost of acquisition. ascent of Zacks consensus estimates Analysts have been moving their higher estimates based on results for the fourth quarter and full year Outlook. They have also been excluded expenditure of national starch, which means that the predictions are coming over guidance range of the company. 5 estimates moved higher for 2011 last week that drove the Zacks consensus estimate of up to $ 4.06 2011 from $ 3.65 per diluted share. Value in equities CPO Corn products has attractive valuations. It is trading just 12 x forward estimates that is below the average S & P 500 x 14.5. It also has a price-to-book only 1.9, even within the parameters of value below 3.0. Ratio of price-to-business sales of 0.9 also indicates the value. Also, the 1-year return on equity is a strong 13.2%. CPO 1 year Highs Actions have pulled back from 1 year highs the recent market sell-off. But the chart 6 months is still quite impressive. Tracey Ryniec is the strategist of Stock value for Zacks.com. She is also the Editor in charge of service market-beating Zacks value Trader. You can follow her at twitter.com/traceyryniec.
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FDA permission to market the first test for the most common cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks

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StructuredWeb Announces New Partnership with Comstor Marketing tools to provide Ready-to-run in support of Cisco resellers

(PR Web Media Acquires NewsEdge) Secaucus, NJ (Vocus/PRWEB) February 24, 2011 StructuredWeb, a leading provider of ready-to-run marketing tools for small businesses, today announced a new partnership with Comstor, a company-Westcon Group, Inc. and the largest distributor of Cisco products worldwide. The new partnership positions StructuredWeb as the technology platform behind the Comstor Marketing new and innovative services. The new programme of Comstor Marketing Services is designed to help resellers build Comstor and accelerate their sales funnel using a Cisco portfolio of marketing execution delivered on a software platform for software-as-a-service.

"Our dealers are always looking for the most effective ways to reach potential customers and generate qualified leads for their portfolio of Cisco. Our solutions of Comstor new Marketing Services, powered by StructuredWeb, were designed from the ground up to do exactly, minimizing the time and effort required to run the right mix of marketing tactics, "said Michael Yuasa's Director of Marketing in the United States to Comstor.

Comstor resellers are offered a wide range of marketing tools ready to run, grouped into five areas of solution: websites, eCommerce, eCatalogs, Marketing tools and Customer Relationship Management. Powered by StructuredWeb, these solutions are powerful, easy to use marketing tools for small and medium-sized retailers while keeping costs low and predictable in this difficult economic environment.

"We are excited about this announcement and the opportunity to take what is already a highly effective partnership with Comstor, in an entirely new level," said Daniel Nissan, founder and CEO of StructuredWeb. "Our technology is optimized for the past 10 years to support the national/global brands and their channel partners, targeted vertical industries. In its simplest form, StructuredWeb platform offers easy running using pre-designed creative resources, the collection and management of leads from multiple campaigns in a single repository, and detailed reporting and analytics to ensure that marketing investment through suppliers, distributors and resellers are fully optimized marketing campaigns. " StructuredWeb feature solutions: • custom Web sites with syndicated product catalogs for rich content and search engine optimization and eCommerce capabilities to extend the reach of the sales force.

• Pre-configured, ready-to-run email marketing campaigns featuring vendor sourced creative assets and content.

• Syndicate, hands free web banner campaigns and search through Google.

• Incoming leads consolidation, deployment and management through marketing efforts for interiors and exteriors, 360 degree visibility.

• CRM solution optimized for small, tightly integrated with lead management.

• Low, predictable monthly fees based on a model of pricing software-as-a-service.

• Single unified platform and shared database to ensure data flows seamlessly between areas of different solution.

As Nick Panayi, President of StructuredWeb stresses, "the platform StructuredWeb is a marketing execution engine that enables partners to fully and consistently execute effective marketing campaigns. using the deep industry expertise, best technology and creative resources-supplier from our partnership with Comstor brings out the best of what our platform has to offer. We are very excited to see what services Marketing Comstor positioned as a destination to Go to the participating Cisco resellers. " For more information about StructuredWeb StructuredWeb is the leading provider of marketing solutions preconfigured, ready-to-run in targeted verticals. The company provides small businesses the tools to cost-effectively build and accelerate highly qualified sales funnel using powerful tools to perform relevant marketing industry delivered in a single platform software-as-a-service all-inclusive.

For more information visit http://www.structuredweb.com.

About-Westcon Group-Westcon Group, Inc. is the leading specialty distributor in networking, data center, security, mobility and convergence for providers of premier technology market, including Cisco, Avaya, Brocade, Check Point, Polycom and HP ArcSight, RSA. Through its Cisco-Comstor dedicated business unit – as well as commercial practices-Westcon Convergence and-Westcon Security---Westcon Group sells products and services for resellers, integrators and service providers. -Westcon Group has particular expertise in the convergence of voice, data and video technologies, including voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP), security for networks and communication systems, remote access, Internet and e-commerce, virtual private networks, videoconferencing and wireless connectivity. For more information, visit http://www.westcongroup.com.

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Strayer Education (STRA)-bear of the day

Although Strayer Education (STRA) posted better-Q4 2010 results than expected, enrollments continue to fall. We observe that the growth in enrollments slowed sequentially.

After the increase of 11% in the third quarter of 2010, the rate of growth of campus-based students has fallen to 4% in the fourth quarter. Moreover, the growth of online students rate drops to 10%, following an increase of 18% in the prior quarter. The company also informed that the enrollment of new students declined 20% during the quarter.

The current hazard looming above the field of education is the regulation proposed by the Department of education creates an uncertainty over trends in enrollment of students. Currently, we keep our Underperform the stock recommendation.
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Yoho Resources Inc. announces closing of bought Deal Private Placement

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Yoho Resources Inc. ("Yoho" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: YO) is pleased to announce the closing of its recently announced bought deal private placement of 2,000,000 common shares (the "Common Shares") at an issue price of $ 4.00 per Common Share and 833,334 Common Shares issued on a "flow-through" basis pursuant to the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Flow-Through Shares") at an issue price of $ 4.80 for Flow-Through Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $12,000 .003.20 (the "Offering"), which included 500,000 Common Shares issued at a price of $ 4.00 per Common Share on the full exercise of the option granted to the underwriters to increase the size of the Offering by 500,000 Common Shares. The Offering was led by Acumen Capital Finance Partners Limited and included Paradigm Capital Inc. and FirstEnergy Capital Corp. and Peters & co. Limited (collectively, the "Underwriters"). In connection with the Offering, the Underwriters were paid a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised by the Company.

The Common Shares and Flow-Through Shares issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a four-month hold period from the date hereof.

Proceeds of the Offering will be used to initially reduce Yoho's existing bank indebtedness and to accelerate Yoho's exploration and development program, with the gross proceeds from the sale of the Flow-Through Shares used to fund ongoing exploration activities eligible for Canadian exploration expenses which will be renounced in favour of the subscribers of the Flow-Through Shares effective on or before December 31, 2011.

Yoho Resources Inc. is a Calgary based junior oil and natural gas company with operations focused in west central Alberta, the Peace River Arch of Alberta and northeast British Columbia. The Common Shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "YO".

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction. The common shares of Yoho will not be and have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States, or to a U.S. person, absent registration or applicable exemption therefrom.

ADVISORY: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, which include the use of proceeds from the Offering and timing of renunciation of flow-through expense. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. All such forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Yoho's control. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks associated with oil and gas exploration, development, exploitation, production, marketing and transportation, loss of markets, volatility of commodity prices, currency fluctuations, imprecision of reserve estimates, environmental risks, competition from other producers, inability to retain drilling rigs and other services, delays resulting from or inability to obtain required regulatory approvals and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, the impact of general economic conditions in Canada and the United States, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations (including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations) and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and market valuations of companies with respect to announced transactions and the final valuations thereof, and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. Yoho's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will plant transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits, including the amount of proceeds that Yoho will derive therefrom. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Yoho or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and Yoho does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

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ViewRay receives FDA 510(k) Marketing clearance for treatment planning and delivery Software

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ViewRay ™, Inc., a privately held medical device, received US FDA clearance for software planning and delivery of marketing of radiotherapy treatment. The software is a critical component of the system of the company new radiation therapy that combines magnetic resonance imaging and simultaneous delivery of radiation therapy. Now in the final stages of development, the integrated ViewRay is currently only available as a human being does not use the search system. The company is working at the FDA clearance for the commercial distribution system for clinical use.

"FDA clearance of our software represents a milestone in the development of the system," said ViewRay ViewRay President and CEO Gregory m. Ayers, MD, PhD. "in the past year ViewRay has achieved a remarkable success, string in funding and partnerships, and product development. It is exciting to see this progress with a product that we believe will offer an advance in radiotherapy ". ViewRay system is designed to provide continuous MRI soft tissue during cancer treatment, so that doctors can see exactly where the radiation is delivered.

ViewRay holds the exclusive license throughout the world for its combination of technology MRI and radiotherapy. The company recently secured $ 8 million in series c financing intended to move through the system of ViewRay final development and regulatory processes and towards marketing and positioning in major medical Center.

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