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 On top of that, you hear of retailers going out of business and national companies reporting huge losses. Interestingly, even in these times of financial hardship, a locally owned company in Rockland is going against this trend. Serving the South Shore and the Islands since 1986, DirectBuy of Boston South has seen many turns of the economy, and more than ever people are buying more with less money.

“Believe it or not, the increase in member production and purchases, both in dollar volume and quantity, is largely because of these troubling economic times,” said owner John Massaria. “Consumers need to make every dollar count. By enabling our members to buy directly from more than 700 national manufacturers, suppliers and local vendors, DirectBuy saves consumers an average of up to 45 percent or more by eliminating markups. People are telling others and the proof is in our numbers.”

Those numbers include some pretty impressive increases, particularly in today’s economic climate, such as:

?        In 2007, Members averaged $450,936.39 in orders per month; in 2008, the average was $540,568.21 per month (16% increase in dollar amount of purchases)

?        In 2007, Members placed an average of 326 orders per month; in 2008, the

average was 366 orders per month (11% increase in monthly purchase orders)

?        DirectBuy of Boston South has shown a 23% percent increase in kitchen and granite sales in 2008, as compared to last year.

·        DirectBuy of Boston South posted a 19% increase in new memberships over the last five months (April through September 2008) compared to the same time period last year

And during Massachusetts sales tax-free weekend in August, in which DirectBuy of Boston South is only open on Saturday, the numbers are even more telling:

·        Tax Free Day 2007: 369 orders in one day, totaling $430,544.49 (average of $1,166.78 per order)

·        Tax Free Day 2008: 470 orders in one day, totaling $679,210.72 (average of $1,445.13 per order)

·        23% increase in orders, 34% increase in dollar amount ordered

·        DirectBuy of Boston South saved its members approximately $305,644.82 in retail markup in just one day

DirectBuy franchises offer members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories by purchasing wholesale, directly from the manufacturer. In addition, DirectBuy boasts a team of designers to help members with their purchases and gives them access to a roster of hand-selected contractors to expedite those projects. DirectBuy’s local contractors such as Mike Tarpey (617-828-5075), Rinaldi Builders (617-759-1313) and Green Star Builders (617-872-8388) have all seen increases in home-improvement renovations and installations as well. 

Local stores also work with DirectBuy to afford huge savings to members, and that keeps the stores busy as well. According to the owner of Hancock TV & Appliances, Joe Palumbo (617-472-1710), “the relationship with DirectBuy has helped us realize our best year yet in more than 63 years.”

Another store showing increases with the help of DirectBuy members is Snow & Jones Plumbing, located in Norwell and South Yarmouth. Owner Barney Jones (781-878-3312) said that purchases from DirectBuy members have helped him see a huge increase over last year. Barney said, “the buying power of DirectBuy members is a powerful one and helps us stay busy. Members save money and we keep our stores humming.”

Although each DirectBuy location is individually owned, DirectBuy Inc. is an international company. In the fiscal year that ended July 31, 2008, members purchased 1.1 billion dollars in merchandise network-wide. That’s a 20.6 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. In the same fiscal year, DirectBuy Inc. grew from 143 locations to 165, a 15.4 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. In the area of membership sales, the company had the second best year in its 37-year history.

So is it all doom and gloom for businesses and consumers? Absolutely not. Consumers are realizing, now more than ever, that they must change the way they buy goods in order to make their budgets work. Members on the South Shore are increasingly looking towards DirectBuy of Boston South to shield themselves from inflation and recession.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House in the Rockland location by contacting DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or by visiting www.directbuybostonsouth.com.

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 name-brand manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct enables members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having selection and choices not available at any retail store. DirectBuy of Boston South opened in 1986 and prides itself in providing excellent member service, access to confidential prices, local supplier services and unparalleled selection, all of which help make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy of Boston South is one of more than 160 locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in learning more can call DirectBuy of Boston South at 781-878-8846 or visit www.directbuybostonsouth.com

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I am looking at buying a DLP rear projection tv. Is it worth the extra money to get one with 1080p? Will I regret getting DLP rear projection? Also thought about LCD. The room it is going in is too bright for a plasma tv.

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Can’t afford $40.00 per month for digital TV, cable, Satellite, etc. right now. One of my TVs doesn’t even have a remote – I actually have to get up, go over and turn the knob to change channels.
But I do have a nice, 18 year old, 45″ Panasonic CinemaVision color video projection system TV. Still works great. Wondering which converter box to use my government issued coupon to purchase. There are over 34 different brands of converter boxes listed. I’m afraid I’ll get to the store and an uninformed teenager will just sell me anything they have. Of course, I want the one that will give me the best reception. The dtv2009 website was no help in this. Any ideas?

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SELF HELP GROUP AS AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY AND DOABLE APPROACH TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN INDIA

Prof. D.Sambangi

Head, Department of Social Work, Kodaikanal Christian College, Tamil Nadu, India 

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THE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Empowerment is a process of awareness and capacity building leading to greater participation, to greater decision making power and control and transformative action. Empowerment of women signifies harnessing women power by conscientising their tremendous potential and encouraging them to work towards attaining a dignified and satisfying way of life through confidence and competence as person with self-respect, rights and responsibilities.  Empowerment as a concept was introduced at the International Women’s Conference at Nairobi in 1985. The conference defined empowerment as “A redistribution of social power and control of resources in favour of women. Empowerment is a multi-faceted process which encompasses many aspects i.e. enhancing awareness, increasing access to resources of economic, social and political etc.”1 In recent years women empowerment has become a subject of great concern for the nations all over the world especially in poor and developing countries. The impact of globalization is seen eventually on position of women in some form or other in most of the developing countries with the variation of degree. The United Nations has also strived hard in an incredible way to draw the due attention of the World Community on this issue in the past years.

(1. International Women’s Conference held at Nairobi in the year 1985)

SHG AS AN INEXORABLE WAY TO EMPOWER WOMEN-RATIONALE

One has to believe that the progress of any nation is inevitably linked with social and economical plight of women in that particular country. For concrete results, we have to assert and act with our full might and what is needed most. Empowerment by way of participation in SHG can bring enviable changes and enhancement in the living conditions of women in poor and developing nations.. Self Help Group (SHG) is a process by which a group of 10 – 20 women with common objectives are facilitated to come together voluntarily to participate in the development activities such as saving, credit and income generation thereby ensuring economic independence. The principles underlying the SHGs are financing the poorest of the poor, and achieving holistic empowerment. SHG phenomenon certainly brings group consciousness among women, sense of belonging, adequate self confidence. What she cannot achieve as an individual, can accomplish as a member of group with sufficient understanding about her own rights, privileges, roles and responsibilities as a dignified member of society in par with man. When she becomes a member of SHG, her sense of public participation, enlarged horizon of social activities, high self-esteem, self-respect and fulfillment in life expands and enhances the quality of status of women as participants, decision makers and beneficiaries in the democratic, economic social and cultural spheres of life. Thus undoubtedly SHG can be an effective instrument to empower women socially and economically by which the implication on the overall development of women is indisputably possible particularly for a country like India wherein still large segment of women population are underprivileged, illiterate, exploited and deprived of  basic rights of social and economic spectrum.

The experiences of SHGs in many countries have been proving great success as an effective strategy and approach in recent years. Group-oriented efforts in the form of Micro-credit groups in different countries of Latin America, Africa and Asia are examples of current self-help efforts. The grameen groups in Bangladesh ,Local self-help development efforts – harambee (Thomas, 1985) in Kenya , Tontines or Hui with 10 to15 members  involved in financial activities through cash or kind in Vietnam,self help efforts through credit unions, fishermen groups, village-based banks, irrigation groups etc (Gaonkar, 2004 ) in Indonesia , the self-help groups (SHGs) in countries like Thailand, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and India are successfully proving forms of micro-credit groups or  SHGs.

THE PROBLEMS OF WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN INDIA

The Constitution of India guarantees equality, liberty and dignity to the women of India. The Fundamental Rights, The Directive principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties etc virtually assure equal status to women and provide special protection. After independence, a gamut of laws have been passed and some have been altered so as to award equal share to women in property as well as to eradicate some of the injustices meted out to women. However there are many shortcomings and ambiguities in the enforcement of laws.  As a result of this, the evil of dowry continues in spite of the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961. Sati Prevention Act was passed in 1987 but glorification of sati continues in the state of Rajasthan. Immoral Traffic Prevention Act was passed in 1956 but does not prohibit prostitution altogether. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1975 has led to amniocentesis and female foeticide . It is  believed  that 78,000  female foeticide  are done every year in India.. Indecent Representation of women’s Protection  Act was passed in 1986  but the media still continues  to project  women as sex objects . Suitable changes in the Indian Penal code, Code of Criminal Procedures and the Indian Evidence Act have been made especially for the offence of rape, but judicial process and perception continue to be heavily weighed against victims of rape. Some of the labour laws are never enforced and some enforced in a mutilated form. In spite of the Equal Remuneration Act 1976, there is discrimination in promotion, training and transfer on the basis of sex.  By and large undoubtedly more than six decades of efforts since Independence  by the government and spell of fights and struggle  under the immense  pressure of women  lib activists  in the country  have indeed brought certain  changes  in social, psychological  and economic and political spheres of life. Consequently it becomes an imperative need to look into problems and issues and their implications upon underprivileged women thereby to explore appropriate strategies and approaches uplifting women in all spheres of life in India.

THE GENESIS AND GROWTH OF SHGS IN INDIA

The Self Help Group (SHG) in India has come a long way, since its inception in 1992.  The spread of SHGs in India has been phenomenal. It has made dramatic progress from 500 groups in 1992 (Titus 2002) to some 16, 18,456 groups that have taken loans from banks. About 24.25 million poor households have gained access to formal banking system through SHG-bank linkage programme and 90% of these groups are only women  groups (NABARD2005)2. The NABARD(2006)3 homepage declares that more than 400 women join the SHG movement every hour and an NGO joins the Micro-Finance Programme every day. There are also agencies which provide bulk funds to the system through NGOs. Thus organizations engaged in micro finance activities in India may be categorized as Wholesalers, NGOs supporting, SHG Federations and NGOs directly retailing credit borrowers or groups of borrower. The spread of the SHGs is highly concentrated in the southern part of the country with very few in the north and the east. Over half a million SHGs have been linked to banks over the years but a handful of States, mostly in South India, account for almost 60% of this figure (Harper 2002b, NABARD 2005:41). Andhra Pradesh has over 42%, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have 12% and 11% respectively, and Karnataka has about 9% of the total SHGs (Chakrabarti, 2004). Since the advent of   SHG in India, it’s growth rate has been very low in the states of Rajasthan, Bihar, Utter Pradesh , Madhya Pradesh , Orissa and union territory of Andaman Nicobar Islands where the status of women is still very backward and pathetic.

The SHGs have taken the form of a movement for women’s social development in India. In fact as a strategy for women’s development, they have arisen out of the perceived problem of women’s lack of access to resources at both the household and the village level. Women’s development has gone  beyond the economic dimension and place emphasis on issues relating to equality, autonomy and self reliance at the individual level and on solidarity of the community (of women) at the group level (Hardiman & Midgley 1982, Dube 1988, Pieterse 2001). As a group-oriented model, SHGs in India is a mechanism for women’s development to bring in individual and collective empowerment through improvement in both ‘condition’ and ‘position’ of women. Women are organized as collectives towards the overall goal of achieving gender equality as well as sustainable,Comprehensive community development (Purushothaman1998:80). Unlike the self-help projects in Kenya, the SHGs in India are primarily micro-credit groups and the direct objective of micro-credit is to improve the ‘condition’ of women. Women in India are mobilized to protest against domestic violence, legal discrimination, rising prices, dowry,Prohibition of liquor, rape, child marriage, female infanticide, sexual abuse, domestic violence, male alcoholism and so on. In dealing with women’s strategic interests, women participate in collective activities through SHGs to address these strategic needs. In the process, it aims to empower women with several forms of power. Hence a study on Empowerment of rural women through SHG in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, South India

A STUDY ON EMPOWERMENT OF RURAL WOMEN THROUGH SHG IN VELLORE DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA

The objectives of the study: The main objectives are a) to understand and analyze  psychological, social and economical benefits accrued by women participating in SHGs and b) to explore the merits of SHGs as strategy and approach to empower women in India.

Nature of the study: The study is a descriptive in nature as it has attempted to describe the psychological, social and economic benefits enjoyed by the members by participating in self help groups. T

Data Base: The information collected directly by the researcher from 100 respondents’ form as primary data and other details collected from text books, reports, websites etc form as secondary data.

Sampling and Tools: This micro –level study was conducted among women of 20 Self-Help Groups which have completed 5 years.   A total of 100 women (members of SHGs)

were selected comprising four persons randomly from every group and  one animator from each group purposively. Interview schedule was utilized as a tool of data collection as most of the respondents were semi –literate.

Place of study: This study was conducted in three villages i.e. Ariyur Village, Ariyur Colony , Chitheri  and Avarampalayam Village  of  Vellore Panchayat Union , Vellore District , Tamil Nadu,South India.

THE MAIN FINDINGS OF THE STUDY

Psychological Empowerment : The participation of women in SHGs enables them to acquire inimitable psychological benefits to rise up psychologically powerful which is an  essence for women empowerment in any socio-cultural and economic environment and situations. The respondents of the present study have accrued various psychological benefits including self awareness, high self esteem, self confidence and courage , understanding about own rights, privileges, roles  and responsibilities, power of self determination , Positive attitude , Risk taking ability , Power to face challenges of daily life, gaining knowledge and new ideas and skills, great relief from mental stress and anxiety, leading a happy and satisfied  life and so on. Out of 100 respondents 75 percent had got self awareness gaining adequate understanding about strength and weakness of self to reasonable extent. About 82 percent had developed a high level of self –Esteem. 69 percent of the respondents had obtained enough Self – Confidence and Courage. SHGs had given enough exposure for about 89 percent of the respondents to understand about their own rights, previleges, roles and responsibilities. The power of self-determination had tremendously improved among 70 percent of respondents. The positive attitude about life and society had come to more than 65 percent of the respondents. The risk taking ability had developed among 55 percent of respondents. The SHGs had enhanced the power to face challenges of daily life for 63 percent of the respondents. Through participation in SHGs 67 percent had got General Knowledge, New ideas and communication skills. The four fifth of the respondents i.e. 80 percent had great relief from mental stress and anxiety due to group moral support and comfort. The majority of the respondents (73 percent) were able to lead happy and satisfied life  due to participation in SHGs

Social Empowerment: The women who participate in SHGs garner a lot of social benefits including awareness about society and existing social problems, good recognition and image in the family and community, role in family decision making on important matters, plan and promote better education for their children, Able to take care of health for children and aged. participation in public and political life, chance to serve the community including fighting for the basic amenities and welfare needs of village community such as safe drinking water, street light, public sanitation etc, chance to help weaker section like aged and differently abled,  able to resist social evils like dowry, violence against women, gender discrimination and other social injustice in the family as well community , sense of responsibility for collective action and solidarity etc. Out of 100 respondents 83 percent got awareness about their own community and society in general. About 79 percent enjoyed considerable recognition and good image in the family and community after joining SHGs. Nearly 65 percent had the privilege to participate in family decision making process on important matters. 57 percent of the respondents were able to contribute for the education of their children. More than 60 percent of the respondents were able to take care of health of the children and aged in the family. For half of the respondents SHGs provided opportunities to participate in public and political life.  75 percent of the women had the chance to serve their own community including fighting for the basic amenities and welfare needs of village community such as safe drinking water, street light, public sanitation etc. One fourth of the women ( 25 percent ) got chance to help aged and disabled in the community. More than two third ( 72 percent) able to resist social evils like dowry, violence against women, gender discrimination and other social injustice in the family as well community. About 60 percent of the respondents felt that they had sense of responsibility for solidarity and collective action.

Economic Empowerment : The members of SHGs are really privileged to enjoy many economic benefits including saving, liberation from debt trap, economic independence , economic skills for income generation, able to contribute for education of children , able to meet the healthcare needs, accumulate economic assets including house, land , jewels other valuable things, economically strong to meet unexpected financial challenges and so on. All the respondents were able to save reasonable amount for safety and security. For more than 60 percent of the respondents were able to liberate their families from the debt trap. About 71 percent of them attained  economic independence to greater extent and able to contribute towards prosperity of the family, More than half of the respondents (58 percent) had acquired some economic skills or other with help of SHGs  for income generation or additional income, 69 percent of the respondents were in a position to contribute for education of children and healthcare needs of the family with help of saving, 38 percent had accumulated economic assets including house, land, jewels other valuable things. Majority of the respondents (78 percent) felt economically strong enough to meet unexpected financial challenges being as members of SHGs with help of saving.

THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY

The outcome of the study clearly indicates that the majority of women who constituted as respondents for the present study, being members of SHGs have benefitted considerably in terms of psychological, social and economic development. Women participation in SHG have obviously created tremendous impact upon the life pattern and style of poor women especially in rural areas and empowered them at various level not only as individual also as member of family, member of community and society as whole. It can be concluded that the SHG strategy is undoubtedly a convivial experiment for women empowerment in India as it opens up flood gates of opportunities to enhance capacities and capabilities in their development and growth in total perspective. It is evident from the study undertaken by the researcher that women particularly in rural, tribal and slum areas can be empowered psychologically, socially and economically with the concerted application of SHG as an effective strategy and doable approach. It is also understood from the study that Indian women have adequate potential sparks which can be well fanned into flames with necessary guidance and training through SHGs thereby bringing them to live in par with men in all spheres of human life in our society. Therefore as a group-oriented model, SHGs in India can be evolved as mechanism or movement for women’s development to bring in individual and collective empowerment through improvement in both ‘condition’ and ‘position’ of women in India or else where the plight of women is miserable and pitiable.s

Suggestions and Recommendations

The following suggestions and recommendations have been made based on the findings of the study and also in the interest of welfare women of India in general

The Concerted efforts should be made to form SHGs for women as much as possible in rural and tribal villages and slums to uplift womenfolk particularly in very backward states and Union territories by government agencies, Educational Institutions, NGOs and other service organizations of civil societies.

Government both state and Central should work hand- in -hand to promote the concept  of SHG without political biasness and  selfish motives taking into account the welfare of the womenfolk in general by incorporating as an important strategy for women empowerment in the national policy and  allocating more grant in the budget and developing effective implementing machinery.

NGOs, Educational Institutions and Social Service organizations etc engaged in the works of promotion and development of SHGs should be encouraged at all levels with sufficient financial grants and appreciation and awards

Conducive atmosphere and harmonious network should be established among Government Agencies, Banks, Ngos , Other service organizations for effective functioning of SHGs to avoid overlapping  and duplications.

Banks and other financial institutions should work with open-mind and service motives to promote SHG among women particularly downtrodden communities like scheduled caste and scheduled tribes, marginalized groups in order bring them into main stream of development and growth of India

SHGs should be strictly encouraged to undertake economic activities /income generating activities for sustainable income to the group.

SHG can be encouraged to form cooperative societies to promote Village, Cottage and Other industries for which raw materials and resources available abundantly in and around rural and tribal areas

SHG may be encouraged to involve in manufacturing products such as electronic and electrical goods, readymade garments , handicrafts  to  fetch market in Third –World countries ,European countries, USA and Latin American countries

In order to promote SHGs for women empowerment Mass media such New papers, TV , radio etc can play a significant role by creating awareness in the public and also among women about the merits of SHGs by publishing success stories of SHGs ,case studies, achievment of NGOs and Governemtn efforts etc

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These days, a must have electronics device is a flat screen television. They are replacing the standard and bulky televisions gradually. The new craze among the masses these days is the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Television. These lightweight and slim devices offer crystal clear images making your viewing experience an exciting one. Now you can watch interesting documentaries, movies and serials as if you were watching them in a theater. These LCD TVs come with lots of popular brands like Sony, Panasonic, Sharp and Samsung.

These equipments can be mounted directly on your room’s wall thus saving a lot of space. Play interesting games and watch thrilling movies on the big screen TV that delivers a sharp picture. The great advantage of an LCD TV is that it offers low power consumption. Apart from providing space for items, it also offers good value for your money. Taking entertainment to new heights, these televisions are appealing to the public. People are having an enthralling experience watching the latest movies giving a cinema like experience.

This astonishing device is capable of displaying up to a thousand different shades of one color. You can very well imagine the number of shades it can support for other colours. So we can say that it offers an incomparable display quality. The two types of LCD TVs are: Flat Panel and Rear Projection. An amazing advantage to this television is that it does not emit harmful electromagnetic waves. So you do not have to worry about harmful effects to your health.

The user can easily choose from the wide variety of consumer electronics available at the online mobile phone shops. Selecting the right LCD television can be based on the picture quality, price and size and your other requirements. If you are worried about the light reflection from outside, you should purchase an LCD with an anti-glare coating.

When selecting an LCD TV, you also need to consider the HDTV feature. For those who consider HDTV entertainment important, they have to purchase an LCD with HDTV capabilities. A consumer needs to do a lot of research before making a final decision. The main competitors in this area are Sharp and Samsung. One can even find cheap LCDs in an online cheap consumer electronics store.

Some of the advantages of this television include:

They give a sharper and clearer pictures when compared to a standard TV.

They are thin, lightweight and can be placed anywhere at home or office.

They have a flat screen so that there is no picture distortion.

They have a long life, an average screen has life of 60,000 hours.

They use much less electricity.

They are popular screens for computers these days.

If you are visiting the online market for purchasing an LCD TV, compare the prices offered by variety of retailers. Buying these cheap televisions require a lot of research. Earlier they were available in only smaller sizes, but these days they are found in size of 50 inches as well. Presently, the top manufacturers of these televisions include Samsung, Sony, LG, Philips and Sharp. The three varieties of this television include: standard definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED) and high definition (HD).

A consumer can find an array of product comparison sites on the Internet. One can compare features of different models, their prices and even read reviews. Before choosing the best LCD TV, consider the which size would suit for your room. Also consider your budget. Prices are dropping down for these hi-definition televisions. So buying one would not be a pain for you. With amazing deals available at the online shops, these equipments become more affordable. You must evaluate all the models on the basis of size, life span, picture quality, power consumption, etc.

For computers, LCD screens are gaining popularity. So the user can get an ultimate pleasure within the comfort of his house with these hi-end televisions.

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Who Else Wants To Increase Their Direct Mail Promotion Using the Internet?

A new research project sponsored by “Black Book” revealed that 72 percent of all franchise auto dealerships plan to increase spending on their websites over the next 12 months. To help accomplish this task, dealers reported that they plan to reduce spending on sales events, traditional direct mail and customer loyalty rewards programs in the next year. As you look deeper into this new research project, they found that 75 percent of auto dealers said they will remain constant or increase their investment in Internet leads generated by third-party providers during the same time frame.

Traditional advertising of all types is expected to decrease. Study results revealed that 20 percent of dealers will reduce spending on radio advertising, where 44 percent of dealers said they will decrease display and classified newspaper advertising. Additionally, 58 percent plan increases in direct email promotions of online inventory to prospective customers in 2008, according to the research project.

New car buyers find the internet to be one of the most helpful media sources for information throughout the entire car-shopping process, dwarfing traditional media. According to officials, the Internet is second only to the dealer visit, where car shoppers can interact with and test drive a vehicle, as the overall most useful source of information throughout the entire car seeking experience.

“As an industry, we’ve got to do a better job of giving customers online access to the information they want. The manufacturer, dealer groups and dealerships should be directing more of their informational advertising to the Internet because that’s where the customers are focusing their attention,” stated.

Interestingly, 2006 National Automobile Dealers Association data indicated 27.3 percent of dealer advertising dollars were spent on newspapers, 19.5 percent spent on TV and 18.1 percent spent on radio.

Meanwhile, only 11.5 percent of dealer advertising dollars were spent on the Internet. Direct mail accounted for 10.2 percent of dealers advertising. These statistics show a huge disconnect between where the car shoppers are looking and where the advertising dollars are going.

Most importantly, whether you hire an outside firm to supply a Web site or you take advantage of the Web site that the manufacturer supplies, you must maintain your Web site and keep the information current. When trying to drive more traffic to your Web site many auto dealers are planning to invest in search-engine optimization.

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Hey guys, I have a 52-inch Hitachi projection TV, not lcd or plasma, but good ol’ fashioned projection.

now im getting an xbox 360 soon and i need you guys to confirm for me (before I regret it) … if i hook up my game system to the tv, am I guaranteed to get a burn-in image into my screen?? If it is likely that I will ruin my bigscreen by doing this, I will connect to my other tv which is old and crappy, but that’s a compromise i’m willing to make if it means that i’m not ruining the bigscreen. Thanks a lot guys.

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Plasma, TV has vivid colors, fast refresh and great contrast? Plasma TVs are the TVs that mostly likely catch your eye as you stroll down the aisle in your local best buy. Plasma TVs have exceptionally bright, distinct and vibrant colors.

But as with most good things in life there is a downside to consider. Plasma TVs have high power consumption and a relatively short lifespan. But then again you may well be buying a newer type of higher technology TV yet again in the future. After all having the latest TV technology has become an essential status symbol in many if not most middle class American homes. If you only wanted a TV you could of well gone to Wal-Mart or Costco and purchased a very acceptable picture older CRT TV very inexpensively.

Some tests have shown that the ability for a plasma display to show true black decreases by 13% over the first four weeks. Over a period of a few years this could show blacks as light grays in your image.

The high power consumption may not bother you if you don’t mind paying a bit more for your electric bill, but the real issue just as in laptop computers is the amount heat generated and the damage done to these electronic devices and the screen of your new and very expensive plasma TV by that heat.
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The heat comes from the million tiny fluorescent tubes on a heavy glass substrate that produces the image. This design is also part of the longevity issue. The high heat produced in a small area burns out the phosphors sooner than the phosphor on a traditional CRT. And, in tying everything together, this can also result in image burn-in especially on channels that display their logo continuously in the lower right corner.

LCD TVs are much less expensive than plasma, but also tend not to have pictures that are as sharp or bright. The other downside to LCD displays is that the pixels are relatively slow to change state. Fast moving objects such as a hockey puck or baseball bat get blurred where they might show more crisply on a plasma or good quality CRT.

Projection TVs are yet another option. Projection TV technology now produces much sharper, more vivid images that in previous years with deeper blacks that rival the CRT, and beat most of the plasma and LCD displays. This is the way to go for display sizes of 50 inches or greater.

The main drawback for any of the projection technologies is the lamp used as the light source. The typical metal halide projector lamp only lasts 1000 to 2000 hours and can cost several hundred dollars to replace. Longer life span lamps called ultra high performance (UHP) have recently come on the market that use mercury vapor instead of argon and have lifespan ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 hours.

Most consumers use their TVs on an average basis of 1,000 hours a year. That means that if the bulb is in the range of $ 300 – $ 500 dollars the cost of “running the projection TV” at a rough guide of 1,000 hours of use per bulb is several hundred dollars a year. The projections of bulb longevity are often done in best case not scenarios not the ordinary setup where the homeowner may even impair the ventilation of heat accidentally by TV and furniture placement chosen by the wife for appearance rather than electronic longevity.

Not so conceptually the projection TV bulbs seem to be very proprietary bulbs sold by the projection TV manufacturer. Bulbs for Sony projection TVs are made and distributed only by Sony. You may find a less expensive bulb say a Hitachi. However it is a judgment call. The Sony bulbs although more expensive are much more popular and easy to find on eBay – even used bulbs. But projection TV bulbs are very fragile and may not survive shipment by mail.

As with LCD display, manufacturers are moving towards high intensity LED technology to replace lamps and get lifespan measured in years. Of course, that technology is not cheap, but prices should come down as they become more available in the next several years.

On the horizon we can look forward tothe next tound on new high tech type of TVs- SEDs. What is SED?

SED is Surface-conduction Electron-emitter Display. These should be coming on the market in about 2008/2009. Japan will probably start seeing them by the end of 2007. They are a flat panel display, much like the LCD displays now, but have characteristics resembling that of the CRT for contrast and image quality. This comes from basis of the design: each pixel is basically a tiny CRT. It uses less energy than plasma since it’s easier to generate an electron beam (as a CRT does) than it is to excite photons in a gas (as the plasma display does).

There is no production display of SED TVs yet available. As well there is no data yet for other performance or reliability factors.

In the end enjoy your purchase. You may well purchase a plasma TV now, pay it off, confess you really enjoyed the plasma TV and yet purchase yet again the newer SED TV for your home for its better, more advanced picture and as a status symbol for your home. It never ends.

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The advanced technology has offered a great comfort in the lives of human beings. It has given us various modes of entertainment. Television has always been a great medium of entertainment that has given us amazing fun and TV is such a gadget that has given us great fun and enjoyment. The new age gadgets are offering advanced technology and high-end performance.

Televisions that have liquid crystal displays are known as LCD TVs. In present times, everyone wants to be updated with the times. The technology has advanced and the demands of people are also increasing. People want to watch television on a big screen. They want to have a theatre like experience at home. LCD televisions have become a craze for people who like viewing pictures on big screen. These lightweight devices take very less place of your room and can be placed on a stand.

The user can have a great experience on these devices. Experience crystal clear images and make your viewing experience an interesting one. These space-conscious televisions offer great flexibility. The impressive features include a high resolution and amazing image resolution that attract the consumers.

The LCD TVs are getting popular day by day. There are a large number of brands to choose from. People who wish to maximize their resolution for video gaming look forward to buy these devices. These inexpensive televisions incorporate some state-of-the-art features and premium picture quality. These electronic gadgets are of different types like rear projection TVs, the flat panel TVs etc.

These are flat panel televisions that boast of a bright and attractive picture on a flat screen. These widescreen formats are compatible with HDTV programming. Watch amazing movies, serials and documentaries on big screen giving a cinema like experience. These devices are available with brands like Sharp, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic.

When we talk about high-end televisions, then Samsung comes into our mind. It has been a pioneer in the world of televisions. It offers some of the most advanced features such as amazing picture quality, wide colour enhancer, super clear panel, etc. It also offers an outstanding picture resolution. The highly impressive Samsung television comes with an exceptional image resolution and an affordable price tag.

Now we have a fair idea about the benefits of an LCD TV. Visit the online shops and explore more brands and compare their prices. The latest LCD TVs are available at affordable prices. So you can easily find the one that suits your needs and lifestyle.

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Hi,
My 40 inch RCA crt rear projection tv is almost 5 years old, I never had a problem with it until recently. The picture and the sound is not affected at all by the strange hissing sound comming at the bottom of the set. Its more like an air leaking sound from vehicles’ tire. It contiues the whole time I watch the tv and end as soon as I switch it off. When I turn it on, it hissing sound starts after about a minute time. Its definitly not coming off my tv speaker as I have disabled them since I am using external speaker systems. Yes, I tried it with my external amp off, and I still get the hissing sound off the tv. Could it be a flyback transformer issue. Should I even worry since it doesn’t interfeare with the picture and the sound quality. Please tell me what it could be.
Thanks in advance!

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Sorry for the video quality!!!! It was done on a older projection screen tv. Just a note: This was the third time playing Enter Sandman on Expert. The first time I played, I got 88%. I followed that up with 92% and then finally, the video you see here. I can’t really play musical instruments. I have a guitar, but I only practice on it every now and then, and I’m not very good. I’m getting much better with Rock Band. I’m playing hard songs now and a few expert. I don’t play every night. Maybe 1 or 2 nights a week or so. This is an awesome game!

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I have a 54″ Projection Samsung that is about 6-7years old. The warranty is out and it has been working fine. A couple days ago, the picture is all static but you can still hear the sound of the cable, dvd, or game system. I looked in the back and it looks like all three tubes are still working fine.

Any advice?

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BSE Sensex (9690.07) and Nifty (2921.35) closed 8.1% and 7.6%  up last week.Nifty put-call ratio was 1.00.Support for Sensex is 9280 and for Nifty 2780.Resistance for Sensex is 9920 and Nifty is at 3000.Inflation was also under control 8.00 v/s 8.40 last week.Crude oil was at 48$.Market recovered from low levels on rate cut of 100 basis points of Repo and Reverse Repo cut by Reserve Bank Of India.Positive statement by Mr Monteksingh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chaiman Planning Commision that growth rate would be maintainted at 7 %. Held the market tight.Market also took the note of  Mr. Kamalnath,Commerce Minister that there could be second round of stimulus package in offing.Economic package declared on Saturday woth 28300 Cr for housing and infrastructure for 21 projects along with 4% excise duty cut in automobiles aided the sentiment to positive side.IIP nos.were down by 0.4% during October but after initial knee jerk reaction market again went up on sustained FII buying..Even the negative impact of $14 billion package not sanctioned by U.S.Senate for automobile sector which could hurt General Motors and Chrysler was absorbed by the market smartly. Buying of FII was visible…Nifty 2900 call option  added open interest.Reliance    and  Reliance Capital   added open interest.ICICI Bank  and Bank Of India  lost open interest.

 

Strategy for Future Option players.

 

1)Reliance(1307.10)  Lot Size-75 Shares.

 

   Buy one call option of December month strike price 1290@72.00 Rs.

 

   Sell  one call option of December month strike price 1380@36.00 Rs.

 

   Premium Paid=72*75=5400.00 Rs.

 

   Premium Received=36*75=2700.00 Rs.

 

   Net Premium Paid=5400.00-2700.00=2700.0 Rs.

 

   Maximum Profit=1380-1290=90*75=6750.00-2700.00=4050.00 Rs.

 

   Maximum Loss=2700.00 Rs.

 

   Break-even=1326.00 Rs.

 

2)BPCL(355) December  month future-Lot Size 550 shares.

 

    Buy one lot  December month 355.00

 

    Sell  one call option of  December month strike price 360@7.00 Rs.

 

    Premium Received=7*550=3850.00  Rs.

 

    Max Profit=360-355=5+7=12*550=6600.00Rs.

 

    Max loss=Unlimited.

 

Trading Idea

 

1)TVS Motors(25.55)Buy this stock in decline and trade.

 

2)Union Bank(146.55)Buy this stock in decline and trade.

 

Trend of Major Stocks

 

 

 

 

 

            STOCK                        TREND          NO.OF Days   Weekly          Monthly

 

                                                                                                  Trend             Trend

 

           ICICIBANK.NS         Bulllish  7          Rising  Rising  

 

            INFOSYSTC.NS        Bearish 2          Rising               Falling 

 

            ITC.NS                        Bulllish  1          Rising  Rising  

 

            MARUTI.NS               Neutral             1          Rising  Falling 

 

            SATYAMCOM.NS    Bearish 2          Rising               Falling 

 

            SBIN.NS                     Bulllish  7          Rising               Rising  

 

            TATASTEEL.NS         Neutral             1          Rising  Rising  

 

            TCS.NS                       Bearish 2          Rising               Rising  

 

 

 

Technical indicators of major Stocks

 

MFI=Money Flow Index

 

RSI=Relative Strength Index

 

ADX=Directional Momentum Index

 

 

 

STOCK                          CLOSE       MFI-21 RSI-14 ADX-14         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICICIBANK.NS                411           45.84   56.27   17.01              

 

INFOSYSTC.NS        1104.85           41.5     37.92   22.94              

 

ITC.NS                           172.4            44.36   53.74   13.7                

 

MARUTI.NS                507.05            51.94   43.57   29.46              

 

SATYAMCOM.NS    220.55             33.32   37.41   32.44              

 

SBIN.NS                    1216.85            40.28   53.4     20.31              

 

TATASTEEL.NS         218.85              56.37  56.84   28.44              

 

TCS.NS                         481.3              55.24  40.94   14.21              

 

 

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Which is the best type?
Which lasts longer?
Most of all my equipment is all JVC.. an JVC is starting to die out, but I’m think of staying with them since they are an excexcellent company, but what other brands would u reconmend?
An which out of all the brands is the best, as in picture sound, how long the tv lasts?

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I have a 50 inch KF50XBR Sony projection TV which is over 5 years old. My son says the picture is not as good as it was and that I should change the projection lamp. I was told the lamps dont get darker, they just stop working like any other light bulb. Does a projection lamp loose brightness over time? Will changing the lamp before it blows do any good for my picture?

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