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Monster Jam @ US Bank Arena - Information and Enter to Win

Monster Jam
Brought to you by Clinton County Motorsports and Series Sponsors
Advance Auto Parts and Ford Trucks

US Bank Arena
Cincinnati, OH
February 15-16, 2008
Tickets On Sale Now

Showtimes

• Friday - 7:30PM
• Saturday - 7:30PM
• Gates Open - 6:30 PM

Ticket Prices

• Gold circle - $20
• Regular seats - Adults $17 / Kids $5
• Tickets are available at the US Bank Arena box office and all Ticketmaster locations.
  
  US Bank Arena
  100 Broadway
  Cincinnati, OH 45202
  www.usbankarena.com

Party in the Pits

• Pit Party is Saturday from 5-6PM
• Pit Pass Vouchers available exclusively at participating Advance Auto Parts From 1/28 through 2/16. Click Here for Advance Auto Parts locations.

Vehicle Information

• Monster Jam trucks including Superman, Safe Auto Minimizer, War Wagon, Freedom Force, Martial Law, and Instigator. Subject to change without notice.
  

Enter to Win Tickets
Saturday, February 16 Show ONLY

Enter to win FOUR TICKETS to Monster Jam. Tickets valid for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 ONLY.

You must be 18 or older to enter and win. A random drawing will be held at noon on the following dates:

1. Monday, Feb. 11
2. Tuesday, Feb. 12
3. Wednesday, Feb. 13
4. Thursday, Feb. 14
5. Friday, Feb. 15

Winners must pick up their tickets at the US Bank Arena Will-Call Window on the night of the event.

Prize winners are limited to one prize per 30 days per person and per household.

Contest Participants who have already Created and Account with FOX19:
To enter the contest, simply input your e-mail address in the “Contest Entry Box” below and click "Submit". You will then be prompted to enter your personal password. After your password has been entered click “Login” and this will take you to the Contest Entry Page where you will verify your contact information, and check the box that you have read the rules and private policy statement. Click “Submit” and your entry will be sent to FOX19.

Contest Participants who have never Created and Account with FOX19:
To enter the contest, simply input your e-mail address in the “Contest Entry Box” below and click "Submit". You will then be directed to the Create an Account page in which you will enter your basic information. Please note that you are only required to enter basic information such as name, address, phone and zip code. You will also be asked to create a personal password. Be sure to write this down as it will be important for future FOX19 contests. After your information has been entered you must check the boxes that indicate you are at least 13 and that you have read the privacy policy. Once completed, click “Save” and you will be directed to the Contest Entry Page where you will verify your contact information, and check the box that you have read the rules and private policy statement. Click “Submit” and your entry will be sent to FOX19.

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Enter by Mail:
Send a post card with your full name, address and phone number to: FOX19 - 635 West 7th Street - Cincinnati, OH 45203 - Attention "Monster Jam" Contest

Good Luck!

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Toyota

Emerging Markets Lift Toyota Profit

Takeshi Suzuki, senior managing director of Toyota Motor Corp., announces quarterly business results in Tokyo Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Toyota reported a 7.5 percent increase in the October-December quarter from the previous year as booming sales in China, Europe, Africa and South America offset declining U.S. sales and a stronger yen. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara) (Katsumi Kasahara - AP)

By YURI KAGEYAMA

The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 5, 2008; 9:20 PM

TOKYO -- Sales growth in China and other emerging markets offset a decline in North America to help push Toyota's profit up 7.5 percent for its third fiscal quarter.

The maker of Prius gas-electric hybrids, Camry sedans, Corolla subcompacts and Lexus luxury cars has been flourishing as soaring gas prices boost the appeal of the Prius and other smaller models reputed for fuel efficiency.

Toyota Motor Corp., which narrowly trailed U.S. automaker General Motors Corp. for the top spot in 2007 global vehicle sales, said Tuesday it sold 2.281 million vehicles in the October-December quarter, up 5.8 percent from a year ago.

Its sales growth in emerging markets, including China, Africa and South America, as well as in Europe, more than made up for declines in North America, where sales fell 8,000 vehicles from a year earlier to 756,000 vehicles.

"We posted our highest ever quarterly results for the third quarter in both revenues and profits, despite the severe business environment," said Toyota Senior Managing Director Takeshi Suzuki.

Toyota's group profit for the quarter ended Dec. 31 rose to 458.6 billion yen ($4.29 billion) from 426.7 billion yen the same period the previous year. Quarterly sales rose 9.2 percent to 6.710 trillion yen ($62.79 billion).

Robust sales also made up for the 20 billion yen ($187.1 million) the carmaker lost from the effects of an unfavorable exchange rate. Toyota said the dollar cost about 113 yen during the third fiscal quarter, down from 118 yen in the same period a year ago.

A weak dollar erodes the value of overseas earnings for Japanese companies like Toyota, and the dollar's further decline in recent months possibly puts more pressure on Toyota in the year ahead.

But the company reaffirmed its sales forecast for the year ending March 31 unchanged at 8.93 million vehicles, up 4.8 percent from the previous year.

Toyota also kept its profit projection of 1.7 trillion yen ($15.91 billion) for the fiscal year on 25.5 trillion yen ($238.61 billion) in sales.

Worries are growing about U.S. sales amid a credit crunch, volatile stock markets and drooping consumer spending. Like other Japanese automakers, Toyota appears to be making up with robust growth in new markets, including China, Africa and Asia outside Japan.

So far, Japanese automakers have been faring better financially than their American counterparts. Japanese models with their reputation for good mileage have gotten a lift from soaring gas prices.

Profit at Nissan Motor Co. for the fiscal third quarter jumped 26.6 percent jump to 132.22 billion yen ($1.24 billion) as sales surged 18.2 percent.

Honda Motor Co., Japan's second-biggest automaker, reported a 38.1 percent jump in profit for the October-December quarter to 200 billion yen ($1.87 billion).

On Tuesday, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. reported a profit of 21.7 billion yen ($203 million) for the April-December period in contrast to a loss of 11.8 billion yen for the same period the previous year. Nine-month sales rose 26 percent to 1.95 trillion yen ($18.25 billion). It didn't report third-quarter results.

On the other hand, Ford Motor Co. lost $2.8 billion in the October-December quarter, and offered buyouts to its 54,000 U.S. hourly workers, made salary cuts and trimmed production.

General Motors, which reports earnings next week, barely retained its crown as the world's No. 1 automaker last year, selling some 3,000 more vehicles than Toyota did.

Toyota sold 9.366 million vehicles in 2007 globally, while Detroit-based GM sold 9,369,524 vehicles. GM has been the world's top seller for 77 years.

For the first nine months of its fiscal year, Toyota's profit surged 16.4 percent to 1.401 trillion yen ($13.11 billion). Sales for the period climbed 11.9 percent to 19.722 trillion yen ($184.54 billion).

Toyota shares slid 2 percent to 5,780 yen ($54) in Tokyo on Tuesday. Earnings were announced after trading ended.

Dell

Dell broadens storage and simplifies services

Dell has announced details concerning the revamp of its services and storage businesses

Written by Martin Veitch

IT Week, 06 Feb 2008

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Dell is revamping its services and storage efforts as it continues its quest to be seen as more than just a computer maker.

After completing the acquisition of storage area networking company EqualLogic, Dell has wasted no time in integrating the line into its storage portfolio. Best known for its iSCSI technology, EqualLogic’s products will become Dell’s PS 5000 series and help Dell drive into mid-sized businesses. Dell will offer the former EqualLogic products both directly and through resellers.

“No-one is saying one will replace the other but iSCSI presents great opportunities [compared to Fibre Channel],” said Simon Negus, vice president of services. “It’s a simplification technology and iSCSI and server virtualisation are joined at the hip; sixty-nine per cent of iSCSI early adopters are also using server virtualisation.”

Dell also cited Clipper Group research suggesting iSCSI connections will surpass Fibre Channel links in 2009. Burgeoning email attachments, increased use of multimedia and corporate governance demands are making storage more central to IT strategies.

“There’s a multiplier effect,” said Forrester Research analyst Andrew Reichman. “The more you’re storing, the more the cost of wasting storage and the greater the potential risk.”

Separately, Dell said it is simplifying its services tariffs with global specifications and shorter rosters of options for both IT helpdesks and individual remote users.

“We found our model was overly complex and made it quite difficult for users to find what service was best for them in a particular geography,” said Craig Routledge, Dell services director. “It became clear that the fragmented support model was too complex.”

Dell chief executive Michael Dell was once dismissive of companies that built large services wings but now his company sees the area as a profit centre. Routledge added that Dell plans to grow in services by exploiting acquisitions such as asset management company ASAP Software, remote service outfit Silverback Technologies and application delivery firm ACS.

Pitbull

Pitbull Tells Fans To Not Buy His Album

This morning, Pitbull spoke with Big Boy's Neighborhood, a Los Angeles based morning radio show on KPWR 105.9. The rapper spoke on a variety of topics including his latest album, tour and the Superbowl. But, he also spent some time venting about his label issue.

During the broadcast, Pitbull told fans not to buy his album anymore. "Download it. Burn it," he told the Neighborhood. This statement came due to label drama that he spoke about. In a small tirade, he bashed TVT Records for lack of promotion.

"They didn't promote Lil Jon. They didn't promote Ying Yang," he added, noting that he's had to "go out of pocket" for his own promotion. With a hint of optimism, he claimed this was a learning experience that he appreciated for making him "bullet proof."

"It's like Music Industry 101."

Pit also spoke on how he's ready to move away from TVT with the next album and gave advice to other emcees.

"We don't need rappers to go at each other. We got to go at these companies. That's what I'm doing."

Later, he added that he's on his way to Atlanta, Georgia to film the finale of a video for "The Anthem" which has already been filmed in pieces throughout Miami and other parts of the world. He's on tour with Baby Bash and he's already thinking about his next LP.

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Paypal

Paypal launches new bank withdrawal features for Filipinos
By Erwin Oliva
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 18:21:00 01/29/2008

MANILA, Philippines -- Paypal has announced new bank withdrawal features to Philippines-based users, an eBay.ph customer announcement said.

Paypal is a service that allows payments and money transfers through the Internet. It is emerging as an alternative way to traditional means of payment such as checks and money order. It is currently used to process payments for online vendors and auction sites like eBay. This e-commerce service in turn charges a fee.

In an announcement sent to its eBay.ph customers, Paypal now allows both Philippines-based users of the service to withdraw their Paypal earnings from a list of banks.

A list of banks where Philippines-based users can withdraw their Paypal money is available online.

This withdrawal service is available through the profile page of Paypal users in the Philippines.

Local users are asked to provide the 9-digit bank code, account name and account number. Then they are required to follow online instructions in transferring their Paypal money to the designated bank.

Withdrawals amounting to P7,000 or more will have no transactional fees. A P50 fee is charged for withdrawals below P7,000.

To take advantage of the online service, Paypal requires that members should be verified. The verification process will take three to four business days. It also takes five to seven days for money transferred from PayPal to become available in a local bank, eBay.ph said.

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