Palm executive envisions smartphone dominated computing future
Steve Butsch of Palm Inc discusses the Treo line and 700w as a transformative shift toward smartphones becoming the core computing device. He notes real time data, GPS, and mobile ROI as key drivers, with enterprises adopting handhelds for field work and home-office expansion while Palm plans further innovations.
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Realtors earn GRI designation at Coldwell Banker
Sara Thimmesch and Anne Garlinghouse of Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate earned the Kansas Graduate Realtor Institute designation after completing at least 90 coursework hours. The program covers ethics legality environment diversity representation technology and finance. The Eldridge Hotel in Downtown Lawrence marks its one year reopening with tours cake and a look at the Eldridge Development District plans.
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Contact information for Mark Fagan editor
Contact as Mark Fagan business editor at ljworld. Phone number is 832-7188 and email mfagan ljworld.com provided for business editor inquiries.
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PPE Projected price earnings ratio explained
PPE is the closing price divided by next year’s estimated earnings per share. Estimates come from B E S and the Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. If PPE is below PE, analysts expect higher earnings. if PPE is above PE, they foresee lower earnings.
Grain and cattle futures mixed amid a busy market day
Soybeans rose and wheat fell as Chicago futures showed mixed grain moves. beef futures gained on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange while pork varied. Local elevator prices across Ottawa and nearby mills listed wheat around 4.40, corn about 2.08, and soybeans near 5.49 a bushel, with nonferrous metal spot prices noted.
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It pays to guard against flood damage
It pays to guard against flood damage as the piece urges flood insurance after last year’s hurricane season. Floods occur in all 50 states and most homeowners policies exclude flood damage. Flood insurance requires a 30 day waiting period to take effect and many in flood prone areas do not have it.
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Flood insurance myths and costs from Rand study
Michelle Singletary notes Rand Corp findings warn flood insurance may seem unnecessary unless flood risk is visible, citing low premiums for modest coverage. Low risk areas could pay about 112 dollars yearly for 20 thousand in building damage and 8 thousand in contents, while higher protection costs around 317 dollars annually for 250 thousand building and 100 thousand contents.
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