Will Readers Ever Pay For Online News? Sep 14, 2009
Google bears some responsibility in this state of affairs: it forced a large chunk of the advertising market to shift to text ads with the G-model built on large volumes and low per unit cost. Of course, Google got used to saying that with 25,000-plus sources of information on Google News worldwide, the company could afford to lose a few. (CBS News)
GH5million Used On tea cups Sep 9, 2009
He said acting on the directive, he wrote to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to make available the number of beneficiaries in each district after, which deductions were made in respect of the number of children per the unit cost of the cups. Mr Nicol told the Commission that payment was to be spread in four quarters and that after the deduction from the third quarter, his outfit, received complaints from the various Assemblies about the deduction. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama Advisers Flexible on Public Option Sep 7, 2009
something that seems to be ignored that our population so that even if the per unit cost is brought down the cost will almost certainly go up for people on medicare. Most health costs come in the last two years of people's lives and seeing that most people on medicare are elderly this is a lead pipe cinch. (CBS News)
Fixed Asset Accelerated Depreciatio... Sep 6, 2009
Unit cost of deprecation would equal. 50 per unit (20,000 units / $10,000 dollars). (Suite101.com)
Growth pushes schools' capacity Aug 29, 2009
During the 2007-08 school year, the average per pupil unit cost to operate the district's elementary school buildings - at the time there were eight - was $680 ... During the 2008-09 school year, the average per pupil unit cost was as reported as follows: Baxter, $468; Garfield, $481; Harrison, $696; Lowell, $493; Riverside, $585; and Nisswa, $793. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Venturing to distant shores Aug 29, 2009
AirAsia operates at a unit cost of US$2. 25/ASK (average seat per km), the worlds lowest, and serves 117 routes, carrying 11. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Strike likely to halt work at Implats - union Aug 28, 2009
It said overall costs had risen 32 percent and that the unit cost per platinum ounce produced rose by 10 percent to 8,526 rand ($1,081). Above-inflation pay settlements after strikes in other industries and sectors in South Africa, and threats of more stoppages, have added to concerns of inflation pressures. (Business Report, South Africa)
Accident to cost Impala R1.5bn Aug 28, 2009
In the year to June, Implats' unit costs per platinum ounce rocketed by 32 percent to R9 129 as the group battled with lower output and problems at its Impala Lease area. Persistent unit cost increases will crimp the group's profitability over the short and long term. (Business Report, South Africa)
Machinists Refuse Suicide Offer from Mercury Marine Aug 24, 2009
"Some companies may hint at dire consequences as a bargaining tactic, but rarely do we see such extortion in plain view. It's unethical, it's un-American and I respect any worker who stands up and refuses to be bullied. "Despite the outcome of today's vote, we will always work with Mercury Marine to improve quality, reduce unit cost and protect the brand," said Gruber. "We are open to meet with the company to discuss these matters in good faith. " The IAM is among the largest industrial trade... (PR Newswire)
Reinhardt: Frightening future if health reform fails Aug 19, 2009
"Before you start weeping for the auto companies and all they pay for medical insurance, let me tell you how the system works. All company bargainers worth their salt keep their eye on the total labor unit cost, and when they pay an admittedly horrendous amount for health care, that's money that can't be spent for higher [cash] wages or higher pensions or other fringe benefits. So we directly, the and its members, feel the costs of the health care system." ("A National Health Policy Debate,"... (CNN -- US)
Uganda: New Hydropower Project Heralds New Era Aug 18, 2009
All this could affect the unit cost of production. comments. (allAfrica.com)
NuVista Energy Ltd.: Second Quarter Interim Report Aug 14, 2009
For the purpose of calculating unit costs, natural gas is converted to a barrel of oil equivalent ("boe") using six thousand cubic feet of natural gas equal to one barrel of oil, unless otherwise stated ... The reduction in per unit costs resulted primarily from lower electricity costs and cost savings initiatives completed by NuVista's field staff during the second quarter ... This increase resulted from the 14% increase in production volumes and a 4% increase in per unit costs. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Meter Reading Profiles & Best Practices 2009: A Benchmark Study Aug 7, 2009
Unit cost (cost per meter read -- Operational enance costs only -- direct labor, contractor costs, overtime, and non-labor O no capital costs or overheads) ... Unit cost in this analysis represents Operational enance costs only -- direct labor, contractor costs, overtime, and non-labor Oo capital costs or overhead. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Vulcan Announces Second Quarter Results Aug 4, 2009
" Second Quarter Operating Results Commentary Second quarter earnings for aggregates declined as the impact of sharply lower shipments more than offset the earnings benefit from improved prices, lower unit costs for diesel fuel and cost control measures. Aggregates shipments declined 31 percent from the prior year due to weak demand and wet weather. The decrease in aggregates volumes reduced second quarter EBITDA by approximately $112 million versus the prior year. The increase in the average... (PR Newswire)
The Law of Accelerating Returns, Ray Kurzweil, KurzweilAI.net Aug 1, 2009
speed (per unit cost) doubled every three years between 1910 and 1950, doubled every two years between 1950 and 1966, and is now doubling every year ... But rather than feature size (which is only one contributing factor), or even of s, I think the most appropriate measure to track is al speed per unit cost ... e., power) of computing (measured in CPS/unit cost). (Harper's Magazine)
R38bn at stake in supply dispute between ArcelorMittal, Kumba Jul 30, 2009
Over the 20-year life of the mine Kumba has R38bn in revenue at risk and ArcelorMittal SA has the same amount in costs at risk, using the iron ore unit cost achieved at the Sishen mine in the first half plus 3 percent for a cost to ArcelorMittal SA of R118 a ton and an estimated average iron ore sales price for the Kumba group during the first half of R599 a ton. Sishen South is expected to produce first output during the first half of 2012 and achieve full capacity of 9 million tons a year in... (Business Report, South Africa)
TimberWest announces 2009 second quarter results Jul 24, 2009
Unit costs remain considerably higher as a result of the absorption of fixed costs with the low harvest volumes ... Unit cost of sales did not increase by the same amount because log purchase costs decreased. (PR Newswire)
Teck Reports Second Quarter Results for 2009 Jul 23, 2009
The increases in unit cost of product sold for the second quarter and first half of 2009, compared with the same periods in 2008, primarily reflect lower production levels, which increase fixed costs per tonne of coal produced, as well as higher strip ratios and higher labour costs ... Additional stripping of waste during the first half of the year is expected to benefit strip ratios and unit costs in the second half of 2009. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Forms & Fixtures learned the hard way the perils of importing Jul 22, 2009
We tried to work in the U.S. first, but the cost was outrageously high, probably four times the unit cost she would pay to a Chinese producer to build the same piece of furniture, Reynolds says ... The unit cost is higher, Reynolds says, but for a designer whose work is found in expensive homes and fancy hotels around the world, it would be much costlier to risk shoddy production. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
U.S. cuts funding for Lockheed's F-22 Jul 22, 2009
Unit cost: $143 million. Inventory: Total force, 134. (CNN -- International)
Still paying loan but no apartment Jul 18, 2009
About 253 buyers were fed up with the long delay and decided to sell back their units to Juta Permai for some money that was less than 10% of the unit cost, he says. According to Mahyuddin, Juta Permai last year sold 23. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
F-35 Program Takes Heat from GAO Jul 3, 2009
Obama has already discouraged the DOD from buying more F-22 Raptors, which have a unit cost of $137. 5 million and are contracted by Lockheed as well. (Human Events Online)
U.S. Army Tests Blimps to Shoot Down Enemy Missiles Jul 2, 2009
Army spokesman Dan O'Boyle could not provide per unit cost estimates of the production models. Copyright. (Fox News)
The Futura Loyalty Group Raises $620,000 Through Private Placement Jul 1, 2009
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Angloplat to reduce mine jobs by 10 000 Jun 30, 2009
"Unit costs remain at unacceptable levels," he added. He said the company would keep its unit cost increases this year to no more than inflation. (Business Report, South Africa)
Western Canadian Coal Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Operating and Financial Results Jun 26, 2009
Cost of product sold increased 62% in the current period's per unit cost of product sold over the comparable prior period was due to lower coal production volumes from the Company's Perry Creek Mine caused by higher stripping ratios and a lower coal yield experienced as a result of the areas being mined. Transportation and other costs have decreased due to the change in the volumes of coal sold from the Perry Creek and Brule mines between the three month ended March 31, 2009 and 2008. (PR Newswire)
Tesla brings down production cost of Roadster Jun 23, 2009
"This may sound counterintuitive, but our unit cost actually went down and quality improved as we went to a more automated system and could iterate quickly with engineering to find design efficiencies, " Musk said. In addition, moving production of the heavy and bulky battery packs significantly lowered the company's shipping costs, he said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Capstone Announces New Life-of-Mine Plan & Mineral Reserve for the Cozamin Copper Mine, Mexico Jun 1, 2009
A number of upside opportunities have been identified that could result in a higher annualized rate of production, which we are working to crystallize (Canada Newswire)
Clearwater focusing on green projects May 23, 2009
The studio units are already generating 8% to 10% yield for the owners (with rental of RM1,400 to RM1,500 a month), while the two- and three-room unit cost RM2,300 and RM2,500 to rent respectively, at a slightly lower yield. The project is located across the highway from Mines Shopping Centre and fronts the lake in Bluwater Estate. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Congress sends weapons bill to Obama May 22, 2009
Levin said earlier that just two major weapons programs the next-generation Joint Strike Fighter and the Future Combat System are now running over budget by $80 billion, with an average unit cost now 40 percent above original estimates. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Outputs and cost of HIV prevention programmes for truck drivers in Andhra Pradesh, India May 21, 2009
The total economic cost for these programmes was computed and the relation of unit cost of services per truck driver with programme scale was assessed using regression analysis. Results. (BioMed Central)
Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Aditya Birla Group May 20, 2009
Buying Novelis was the right decision'- Interviews-Opinion-The Economic Times. Buying Novelis was the right decision'20 May 2009, 0208 hrs IST, ET Bureau. (India Times)
China Digital TV Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2009 Results May 13, 2009
The unit cost for smart cards in the first quarter decreased by 1. 7% compared to the fourth quarter due to a decrease in non-chip related costs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Air Canada reports 2009 first quarter results May 8, 2009
- Unit cost increased 5 per cent from the first quarter of 2008, largely due to the negative impact of the weaker Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar ... Unit cost in the first quarter of 2009, as measured by operating expense per available seat mile (CASM), increased 5 ... They are: obtaining pension funding relief, building liquidity, finding creative revenue generation while working hard to earn customer loyalty, reducing unit costs to reach competitive cost levels and, in the longer term,... (Canada Newswire)
Northgate Minerals Generates Cash Flow from Operations of $45.2 Million in the First Quarter May 8, 2009
The average unit cost of production at Kemess was Cdn$13 ... The unit cost in the same quarter in 2008 was Cdn$13. (Canada Newswire)
FORUM: The need for 'water budgets' May 7, 2009
Any water use beyond the budgeted amounts would bring about a penalty, usually resulting in a higher unit cost for each additional unit of water through a tiered pricing structure. Tiered pricing, also referred to as conservation pricing, promotes conservation by establishing a base allocation with several levels of pricing for amounts used above that allotment. (North County Times)
The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings May 6, 2009
Lower operating income at Disney Vacation Club reflected unfavorable impacts associated with securitized ownership interests, higher per unit cost of sales, decreased sales of term extensions on certain existing properties and lower rentals of vacation club units. International Operations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Centerra Gold Reports First Quarter Results Apr 30, 2009
Centerra's production and unit costs are forecast as follows ... See "Non-GAAP Measures below. Major Assumptions and SensitivitiesThe following material assumptions have been updated from the prior disclosed guidance in light of current market conditions. In particular, material assumptions or factors used to forecast production and costs include the following:- a gold price of $900 per ounce,- exchange rates:-- $1USD:$1.26CAD-- $1USD:41 Kyrgyz Som-- $1USD:1,500 Mongolian Tugrik-- $1USD:0.80... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
LGL's (Lihir Gold) First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Production Report Apr 30, 2009
"We have now firmly established the company as a diversified global gold producer with a portfolio of high quality, low-cost assets and exciting growth potential." LGL continued to maintain its global low cost position during the first quarter, with a standout unit cost result of US$303 per ounce from Lihir Island, down 16% on the prior quarter. For the full year, the company expects to produce 770,000 - 840,000 ounces of gold at Lihir Island, 130,000 - 160,000 ounces at Bonikro, 90,000 -... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Sterlite hit by losses in aluminium biz Apr 29, 2009
The companys unit cost of production for aluminium was $1385 whereas the average London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium during March 09 quarter was $1360. In fact, its Balco plant has been partially shut down due to higher cost of production. (India Times)
New fire truck helps department shine Apr 28, 2009
The unit cost 340,000, which Mincer said was more than the department. had spent in 2002 when it built a new fire station. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Allegiant Travel Company Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results Apr 20, 2009
However, we are confident unit cost savings will thoroughly overwhelm any unit revenue softness, resulting in another strong quarter. "In some respects, the most important event of the first quarter was our acquisition of key assets from our long-time IT provider, CMS Solutions, as previously disclosed in a SEC filing. CMS has provided the software that runs much of Allegiant, including our reservation system, and the flexibility of our reservation system has been critical to our successful... (PR Newswire)
Lake Land argues tuition is a higher education bargain Apr 18, 2009
Lake Land also rates the third-lowest net instructional unit cost for public community colleges in Illinois, according to statistics from ICCB. This figure is derived from faculty salaries, direct departmental and equipment costs, academic administration and planning and support costs. Lake Land s net instruction cost was 148. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
6 Half-Truths About the Cloud Apr 12, 2009
A number of industry analysts have argued that public infrastructure clouds generate value for customers through unit cost efficiencies derived from massive web-scale operations. True, large service providers can achieve economies of scale through volume discounts, experience curve effects, and consolidate operations at a scale that minimizes unit costs. (Salon)
Should the U.S. scrap the F-22 Raptor?: Two views Apr 8, 2009
At a total unit cost of $351 million per aircraft, including research and development, the F-22 is the most expensive fighter plane ever produced. Yet its mission remains unclear. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
* [TECHNOLOGY REVIEW: TAIWAN] Apr 1, 2009
One thing is for sure: if price is a major concern, then using Taiwanese production processes should guarantee it a smaller unit cost than almost anywhere else in the world. Gareth Murfin is a freelancer games designer: www. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Avenir Diversified Income Trust Announces 2008 Results Apr 1, 2009
7 million prior period adjustments from 3rd party processing fees resulting in a per BOE unit cost of $18. 34 compared to $16. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
China Automotive Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Mar 27, 2009
"Fourth quarter income was temporarily affected by the global economic and financial crisis. However, we maintained a high level of operations to meet customers' orders while we also added production capacity and inventories to accommodate future growth. Going forward, our unit cost and gross margin should benefit from our investment in advanced production equipment and lower material inventory expenses," Mr. Wu concluded. Fourth Quarter 2008. (PR Newswire)
Magellan Aerospace Corporation announces financial results Mar 27, 2009
As a result of these required changes in accounting policies, the Corporation was required to adopt the unit cost method for inventory related to its long-term contracts in replacement of the long-term average cost method. The unit cost method is the prescribed cost method under which the actual production costs are charged to each unit produced and recognized to income as the unit is sold ... The Corporation previously accounted for the cost of production inventory using the long-term average... (Canada Newswire)
GCL-Poly Announces 2008 Annual Results; Turnover Doubles to RMB3,693 million, Net Profit Soars to RMB131 million Mar 27, 2009
On one hand, the Group ensured high fulfillment rate of contracted coal and increased proportion of usage in low-priced coal sludge with low heating value, resulted in the increase of average unit cost of coal consumption in 2008 by only 26. 7% year-on-year, considerably lower than the rate of coal price increment in the market. (JCN Network, Japan)
Monterey Exploration Ltd. Announces Financial And Operating Results for the Three Months And Year Ended December 31, 2008 & Annual Information Form Filing Mar 24, 2009
For the purpose of calculating unit costs, natural gas is converted to a barrel of oil equivalent ("boe"), which may be misleading if used in isolation ... Increased production resulting from the Upper Lake acquisition and placing on-stream new production from successful exploration and development activities in the Brassey and Laprise areas of NEBC, had a positive impact reducing the unit costs of interest and general and administrative expenses; however falling product prices and the increase... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
New Jersey community offers lessons for today's economy Mar 21, 2009
In the end, it cost the U.S. government more than $3 million to resettle about 120 families; Jersey Homesteads' unit cost was the second-highest among the New Deal communities. Pearl Seligman, who recalls how her neighbors in the Bronx were evicted from their apartments, their furniture dumped on the sidewalk, says it was worth it. (USA Today -- News)
Town settles with Grace Mar 20, 2009
The second option is complicated by the fact that the town would be adding an additional cost to the more-than $12,000 per betterment unit cost charged to property owners along the sewer line, whether or not they chose to hook up to town sewers. Some of those residents have already paid off the betterment in full. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Nigeria: Non-Profit Syringe Factory to Fight Aids, Create Jobs [interview] Mar 19, 2009
If we expand we hope to reduce the per unit cost of production by about 30 percent. That is a lot. (allAfrica.com)
Deputy Dax: Dedicated public servant with a socialble side Mar 14, 2009
Dax, Poelmann's training with him and the equipment needed for a K-9 unit cost about $16,000 in total. But all of the cost were covered by donations. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Potential SH water sale concerns council Mar 2, 2009
The more we approach that 20 mgd the cheaper our unit cost goes. While Clark would not disclose the amount the utility is considering selling, saying the number was still in negotiations, Spring Hill officials have previously said the city may buy up to 1 million gallons-per-day. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
SOLUTIONS/IGNAGNI: Making health care more affordable Mar 1, 2009
This new advisory group would challenge all health care stakeholders to identify strategies to make their sectors more efficient, reduce unit cost increases and improve health care value. The advisory group would then create a policy road map on which Congress could take action. (Insight on the News)
KGB INTERROGATION: Nigel Dews Feb 20, 2009
It gives us a lower unit cost, you know, per subscriber and that enables us to take value to areas that are just impossible for either of us today and put more and more value into plans in the ways that we can t today, just because we don t have the scale to get down to that low cost position. We ll continue to compete as a value player. (Business Spectator)
Production at Implats crashes to a six-year low Feb 20, 2009
Implats' unit cost per platinum ounce, excluding share-based payments, increased by 37 percent to R8 681 during the six months. The group said production and cost performance had both been very disappointing. (Business Report, South Africa)
Western Canadian Coal Achieves Another Record Quarter Feb 13, 2009
The per unit cost of product sold in the third quarter fiscal 2009 increased 108% as compared to the third quarter fiscal 2008. This is due to lower coal production volumes from the Company's Perry Creek Mine which was caused by higher stripping ratios, chronic labour shortages, and a lower coal yield experienced as a result of the areas being mined. (PR Newswire)
How to Cut IT Costs Feb 13, 2009
The economic downturn is unlikely to slow growth in data storage needs, and, unit cost for storage media continues to drop, making it very affordable. Go to page: 1. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Telstra`s expanded presence in China briefing transcript Feb 11, 2009
The sophistication of the technology platforms is impressive in terms of the companies that we are acquiring and we do think there are not only going to be synergies across what we do in China but even with Australia, and how we can deliver services here, so not only will we export some of our experience and capabilities there, we will also import some of the technology capabilities that they've developed to manage massive volumes at lower unit cost. John. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Tippin says PCMH in "financial crisis" Feb 8, 2009
Fort Stockton Pioneer. Fort Stockton, Texas. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
MILITARY NEWS Feb 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2009 - The projected unit cost of the next-generation U.S. Navy destroyer is much lower than the figures being cited in some news reports, a senior Defense Department official said. 02/06/2009. (DOD DefenseLINK)
