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Apple wins iPad dispute in China
Apple can for now continue to sell the iPad tablet in Shanghai after a court ruling over naming rights was suspended on Thursday. Chinese firm Proview had called for the courts to prevent Apple - who it accuses of infringing its trademark - from selling the device in the city. A local court agreed to Apple's request to suspend the decision until a bigger case is heard later this month.
An overlooked way to grab media attention and become an industry expert
by Tom Trush
Over the weekend, I was lurking around LinkedIn and came across a discussion in a local business owners group.
A business development manager wanted ideas on how to get customers for his start-up. He stated, "Companies do not want to talk to you unless you have established a customer base ... even though we have services that are needed and great staff."
The way his statement was phrased I couldn't help but wonder if he would have an easier time attracting customers if his attention was on his prospects. Statements such as "established a customer base," "services that are needed" and "great staff" are dead giveaways that his focus is on his company.
From a marketing perspective, these traits do little to set you apart from your competition. "Services that are needed" and a "great staff" are especially common claims any company can make.
But by focusing attention on delivering value and educating prospects, you can provide proof for these types of claims -- even if you own a start-up. Furthermore, by demonstrating and distributing knowledge that addresses prospect problems, you meet people's desire for information without human interaction.
One overlooked marketing piece that gives you a perfect opportunity to share knowledge is a press release. Now, you may believe press releases are only for corporate giants. Worse yet, you might be hesitant to write a press release because you believe you have nothing newsworthy to announce.
Get over these misconceptions immediately!
Prior to pursuing my business full-time at the end of 2004, I worked as an editor and newsroom supervisor at a newswire for nearly 6 years. I've edited and distributed thousands of press releases -- and many were not-so-cleverly disguised pitches from companies hoping to land a feature article or segment on the news.
Although features are always a possibility, here's a little-known secret that will increase your chances of appearing in the media as an expert:
Make yourself known as someone who shares knowledge.
Simply pay attention to writers/editors who cover topics related to your industry and volunteer yourself as a source You can do this by contacting them or regularly sending out press releases that describe tips or strategies you can offer to their audiences.
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© Trey Ryder
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Wikileaks accused enters no plea
The US Army private accused of leaking classified documents to Wikileaks has chosen not to enter a plea at the start of his court martial. The 24-year-old was read the 22 charges against him at a hearing at Fort Meade, Maryland. If found guilty of leaking and "aiding the enemy" he could face a life term.
Gulf oil spill trial--Let the finger pointing begin
A massive trial over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill heads for a New Orleans federal courtroom on Monday, to determine how much BP Plc and others should cough up for the worst U.S. offshore oil spill. The case is perhaps the most complex environmental lawsuit in history, and could leave companies on the hook for tens of billions of dollars in fines and payments to the U.S. government, Gulf Coast states, and tens of thousands of workers and businesses claiming economic damages from the spill. Absent broad-based settlements, the trial will assign blame for the April 20, 2010, explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. The disaster killed 11 people and unleashed an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil from the mile-deep Macondo well for 87 straight days.
Tech companies agree on mobile app privacy policy
Major tech companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft have agreed to improve mobile app privacy protections. Developers will be required to include a privacy policy with each app, specifying how your data is accessed and used. Will people actually read the privacy policies?
Google also tracking Internet Explorer users
Microsoft claims that similarly to Apple's Safari browser, Google is also bypassing security settings in Internet Explorer to track users. The tracking cookies being installed on users' computers helps Google serve you ads and customized content. It's very probable that Google isn't the only company doing this.
Obama seeks to change US corporate tax code
Obama is proposing cutting the US corporate tax rate from 35% to 28%, and closing loopholes, as part of a larger push for tax reform. Announcing the plan, the US treasury secretary called the tax code loopholes "fundamentally unfair". Republicans also propose lowering rates, but Mr Obama's plan is thought to have few chances of becoming law. The president is using the plan to spark a debate on tax reform in an election year.
EU court to rule on Acta legality
The European Commission said Wednesday that they will seek guidance from the ECJ - European Court of Justice before moving forward with the ratification of the ACTA - Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a controversial international anti-piracy agreement. The ACTA has been criticized by rights campaigners who argue it could stifle free expression on the internet. Several key countries, including Germany and Poland, have backed away from the treaty amid protests in several European cities. Acta is set to be debated by the European Parliament in June.
Supreme Court clarifies 'aggravated felony' for immigrant removal purposes
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday in Kawashima v. Holder that, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the making of false tax returns is a crime involving fraud or deceit, which can result in deportation, when the government suffers a loss of more than $10,000. Petitioners Akio and Fusako Kawashima are natives and citizens of Japan who were living in California as lawful permanent residents. Petitioners were charged with, and pleaded guilty to, filing, and aiding and abetting in filing, a false statement on a corporate tax return. An immigration judge ordered the deportation of the petitioners, after determining the convictions were "aggravated felonies" within the meaning of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Board of Immigration Appeals affirmed the decision, which was ultimately upheld US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
France says adieu to 'mademoiselle'
The term "mademoiselle" is about to disappear from French paperwork. Under pressure from campaigners, the government has decided that women will not have to choose how to describe themselves on official documents. Unlike men, women have been forced to choose between a married "madame" or unmarried "mademoiselle".
Obama apology for Koran burnings
Obama apologizes to the Afghan people for the burning of Korans by American troops at a US base outside Kabul. In a letter to President Hamid Karzai, he expressed his "deep regret" and said the incident earlier this week was a genuine mistake. Demonstrations against the desecration have continued for a third day across northern and eastern Afghanistan.
Limited moves on EU flying charge
Countries opposed to the EU climate levy on aviation agree a limited package of countermeasures, but no immediate legal action.
Mexico arrests riot prison guards
The director of a Mexican prison and 28 guards are arrested on suspicion of helping a mass breakout and the murder of 44 other inmates.
Egypt judge sets Mubarak verdict date
An Egyptian judge on Wednesday scheduled the verdict date for former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak for June 2, with Mubarak declining to address the court before the sentencing and verdict are set to take place. Mubarak could be put to death if convicted in what could be the first guilty verdict by the leader's own country in Arab Spring uprisings. Mubarak, who spent almost 30 years in power, is accused of assisting in the killing of protesters during the 18-day uprising that led to over 800 people being killed, mostly by security forces.
Switzerland to curb bank business with tax evaders
The Swiss government on Wednesday outlined a new 'clean money strategy,' which will make it harder for banks to accept money from foreign tax evaders. Switzerland is currently involved in disputes over tax evasion with several countries, including the United States and Germany.
Affirmative action heads to US Supreme Court
For the first time in nine years, the US Supreme Court will hear a case that confronts the issue of race in university admissions. The court will hear an appeal brought by a white student denied a place at the University of Texas. The Supreme Court upheld the use of race in admissions to the University of Michigan law school in a 2003 ruling. If the Supreme Court makes a broad ruling in her favor, it could have far-reaching consequences for programs at universities around the US.
Ex-SEC commissioner on Dodd-Frank: 'This is not a recipe for strong regulation'
Dodd-Frank isn't stopping this baby from going under once again. That's according to one former commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Roberta Karmel said hat Dodd-Frank financial reform isn't strong enough to stop another financial crisis. "This is not a recipe for strong regulation," said Karmel. "We not only did nothing to change the balkanization of the regulatory system; we actually made it a little bit worse by creating FSOC."
With banks as landlords, some tenants neglected
Big banks and other large investors are buying up tens of thousands of foreclosed rental properties across the country. According to tenants and regulators, they're not model landlords. Some fail to follow housing codes, leaving tenants to live without even a number to call in the direst situations.
'Friends of Syria' to discuss crackdown
Al Jazeera, Doha, Qatar
We will target US embassy and military headquarters in future – Taliban spokesman
Asharq Al-Awsat, Pan-Arab daily, London, England
21 militants held over Yemen killings?
Egyptian Gazette, English-language, Cairo, Egypt
Israeli Arab students are learning the hard way
Haaretz, Liberal daily, Tel Aviv, Israel
UN: Assad committing crimes against humanity
JPost, Conservative, Jerusalem, Israel
World conference to meet on Syria
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
Anger continues as Obama apologizes for Quran burning
CNN International, London, England
US to complete Tappin extradition
Daily Express, Conservative tabloid, London, England
Care quango chief is forced to quit over a catalogue of failures
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
Whitney Houston's resting place under armed-guard watch as grave robbers target GBP 300,000 jewels singer was buried with
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England
Disunity in Reunion over cost of living
EuroNews, International news, Ecully Cedex, France
SYRIA: Wounded journalists make video plea to leave Syria
France 24, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Uzbekistan deports eight Turkish businessmen
Hurriyet Daily News, (Liberal, English-language), Istanbul, Turkey
Pope warns Church to resist temptations of power after moves to canonise Don Luigi Giussani
Independent The, London, England
Populist promises
Moscow News The, Independent, Moscow, Russia
MPs should abandon lengthy party conferences and sit for longer in the House of Commons, John Bercow says
Telegraph The, Conservative daily, London, England
My Space: celebrities at home
Telegraph The, Celebrity news, London, England
SET up 0.34% at opening
Bangkok Post, Independent, Bangkok, Thailand
Lin leads Knicks to another victory
China Post, English-language daily, Taipei, Taiwan
WFP to End Emergency Food Aid to N.Korea Next Month
Chosun Ilbo, Conservative daily, Seoul, South Korea
Kofi Annan named envoy as pressure mounts on Syria
Hindustan Times, New Delhi, India
Woman sets her husband on fire, attempts suicide
India Times, Conservative daily, New Delhi, India
Disappointing delay in vote reform
Japan Times, Independent centrist, Tokyo, Japan
'Pre-planning' in Beets murder
New Zealand Herald, Conservative daily, Auckland, New Zealand
'Like a bomb explosion:' Argentine train crash survivor
People's Daily Online, English-language, Beijing, China
Johannes Jutting: The Middle Class Goes Global
Straits Times, Pro-government, Singapore
Gillard v Rudd: the numbers
Sydney Morning Herald, Centrist daily, Sydney, Australia
World Bank sees high food prices easing
The Economic Times, Business, Mumbai, India
Truth commission's interim report leaked
Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Nations meet to prepare ultimatum to Syria
Globe and Mail The, Centrist daily, Toronto, Canada
Australia's Iron Ore Eyed by Brazil's Vale
International Business Times, Business news organization, New York, U.S
EL SALVADOR: Military Commission to Investigate Army Abuses
IPS Latin America, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy
Wall St rises, nearing 4-year highs
Reuters, Business News, New York, U.S
'Friends of Syria' to demand ceasefire, aid access
Reuters, World News, New York, U.S
Alleged clinic schemers face $1.5M lawsuit
Toronto Star, Toronto, Ontario
Leaders back Somali terror fight
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England
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