http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=605015 Santee Cooper is offering free recycling of fluorescent lamps for businesses and residents. It's teaming up with Waste Management's LampTracker and Hagemeyer North America for the program.
The program builds on the company's effort to replace fluorescent light bulbs with more energy-efficient CFLs.
"The lighting campaign is part of our continued efforts to help our customers cut down on their energy consumption and save money," said Juan Holmes, manager of conservation and energy efficiency of Santee Cooper in a press release. "We are already offering rebates to encourage more energy-efficient lighting, and now we are offering recycling of the less efficient lamps and residential CFL bulbs."
A tractor-trailer marked with a large "Recycle Here" banner will be parked at the Hagemeyer Cambar facility, at 1525 U.S. Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach. If you bring a lamp, it will be sealed in a special box to protect the environment from mercury leaks. You can drop off lamps on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"We are very proud to support this important recycling effort and provide a convenient way for area businesses, trade allies and residents to recycle their old lamps and to educate them about how to do so in the future," said Rick Cochrane, senior business director for Waste Management's LampTracker. "Energy-efficient fluorescent lamps can contribute to a cleaner environment, but they must be handled properly. Helping our customers rethink the way they manage waste, recovering valuable materials and resources while serving our communities are top priorities for Waste Management," he added.
The free recycling will end when two trailers are full.
For more information about how to participate in this recycling effort call 843-626-3578. For information on fluorescent/CFL recycling programs in your area, call the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling at 1-800-768-7348. Find additional information on recycling at www.scdhec.gov or www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling.
To learn more about energy saving tips and information on energy-efficient initiatives and rebates, visit www.reducetheuse.com.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
cooper-A Hotel Empire Unravels: Cooper and Company:Ten years of Mini Cooper
cooper-A Hotel Empire Unravels: Cooper and Company:Ten years of Mini Cooper: "http://mg.co.za/article/2011-04-12-ten-years-of-mini-cooper/ It's funny to recall that the modern Mini we all know and love was actually ..."
Cooper and Company:Ten years of Mini Cooper
http://mg.co.za/article/2011-04-12-ten-years-of-mini-cooper/
It's funny to recall that the modern Mini we all know and love was actually gifted to us out of political and economic recrimination a decade-and-a-half ago. In 1994, BMW's takeover of the British Rover Group was something akin to a conquest of the mid-Atlantic island. BMW held control for six years and in that time chopped the company up into the three parts. Keeping all it needed for new projects such as the X5, BMW sold Land Rover to Ford and gave away a destitute Rover/MG back to its previous management for a tenner (no really, £10 was paid for Rover/MG).
BMW, of course, held on to Mini and in 1995, Frank Stephenson of McLaren MP4-12C fame, won the right to pen the marque's iconic return. The original, new Mini of 2001 was wider, taller and longer than the 60s original, and at the time, rather quaintly, BMW went so far as to pin it's new up-sized-ness on average Europeans being 50mm taller than they were in 1960.
The new Mini was bigger because it had to meet new safety requirements, but despite the large visual presence, it was actually still a compact little car. It was a small car that looked big, felt big on the inside, but felt small everywhere else, and was actually pretty small overall.
Since then, BMW has ventured into four-door and three-door Minis, convertibles, hot JCW versions and the Mini E electric car for the future. All in a decade's work for a German company with a great British brand to cultivate.
I was recently reacquainted with the good old Mini Cooper of 2001 and then to compare, I drove a 2011 Cooper S, and I have to say, it stunned me how accomplished both models were. I know that's like admitting you enjoy a good soapy, but it's true.
What strikes me most about the early Mini Cooper, is its sense of presence. Only an astute eye will spot the subtle exterior evolutions over the decade. Such is the way with fashion items that possess longevity. What BMW has achieved with its subtle tweaking and reinvention over the decade is to keep the Cooper fresh enough to be noticed without making it vulgar, garrulous or anything untoward so as to strike it off the motoring A-list. I believe that to be an incredibly difficult and thoroughly commendable achievement.
Underneath the metal, the most significant change realised over 10 years of Cooper S's is the shift from supercharging to turbo-charging. The earlier models, in retrospect, felt more muscle bound, more torquey, a bit more rough and ready with power delivery similar to that of a turbo diesel. However, the 2011 model plays the more refined, efficient grown-up, which has more power at the top of the rev range to revel in and stretch its legs.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Our Mission and Values
http://www.cooperhotels.com/mission.php
The Mission of Cooper Hotels: To excel as a hotel company and as a business for the benefit of those we serve...guests, employees and property owners. Fundamental to success in our mission are these values:
The Mission of Cooper Hotels: To excel as a hotel company and as a business for the benefit of those we serve...guests, employees and property owners. Fundamental to success in our mission are these values:
- People
They are our most important asset. Their involvement, teamwork and commitment set the Cooper Hotels apart from the competition. - Product
Programs, services, and facilities are designed and operated with superior quality, to achieve our goal of satisfying the needs and desires of our guests. - Profits
They measure our success, telling how well and how efficiently we serve. Profits are required to prosper and grow.
- Quality Comes FirstThe quality of our product and service creates guest satisfaction, our number one priority.
- ValueOur guests demand a quality product at a fair price.
- Continuous Improvement
We will not rest on past accomplishments but will continue to strive for innovation and improvement in products and services, increased efficiency and increased profitability. - IntegrityWe are committed to high standards of fairness and integrity. We will never compromise our code of conduct.
Cooper Industries PLC (CBE) Hits New 52-Week High at $68.60
http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2011/04/01/cooper-industries-plc-cbe-hits-new-52-week-high-at-68-60/
Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) downgraded shares of Cooper Industries PLC from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have a $69.00 price target on the stock. Also, analysts at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Cooper Industries PLC in a research note to investors on Wednesday.
Cooper Industries plc (Cooper), formerly Cooper Industries, Ltd., incorporated on June 4, 2009, is engaged in the manufacture, market and sale of electrical products worldwide. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries. Operations in the United States are conducted by wholly owned subsidiaries of Cooper. The Company serves four markets: the industrial, commercial, utility and residential markets. Cooper also serves the electronics and telecommunications markets. Markets for Cooper’s products and services are worldwide, though the United States is the primary market. The Company’s Electrical Products business manufactures, markets and sells electrical and circuit protection products. In March 2009, the Company acquired Illumination Management Solutions, Inc. In November 2009, the Company acquired Pauluhn from Federal Signal Corporation.
Shares of Cooper Industries PLC traded up 6.10% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $68.86. Cooper Industries PLC has a 52 week low of $41.01 and a 52 week high of $65.95. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $63.91 and its 200-day moving average is $57.09. The company has a market cap of $11.321 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.58.
Cooper Industries PLC last announced its quarterly results on Wednesday, January 26th. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the previous quarter, meeting the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.85 EPS. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.72 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up .3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Cooper Industries PLC will post $0.95 EPS next quarter.
Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) downgraded shares of Cooper Industries PLC from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have a $69.00 price target on the stock. Also, analysts at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Cooper Industries PLC in a research note to investors on Wednesday.
Cooper Industries plc (Cooper), formerly Cooper Industries, Ltd., incorporated on June 4, 2009, is engaged in the manufacture, market and sale of electrical products worldwide. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries. Operations in the United States are conducted by wholly owned subsidiaries of Cooper. The Company serves four markets: the industrial, commercial, utility and residential markets. Cooper also serves the electronics and telecommunications markets. Markets for Cooper’s products and services are worldwide, though the United States is the primary market. The Company’s Electrical Products business manufactures, markets and sells electrical and circuit protection products. In March 2009, the Company acquired Illumination Management Solutions, Inc. In November 2009, the Company acquired Pauluhn from Federal Signal Corporation.
Shares of Cooper Industries PLC traded up 6.10% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $68.86. Cooper Industries PLC has a 52 week low of $41.01 and a 52 week high of $65.95. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $63.91 and its 200-day moving average is $57.09. The company has a market cap of $11.321 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.58.
Cooper Industries PLC last announced its quarterly results on Wednesday, January 26th. The company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the previous quarter, meeting the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.85 EPS. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.72 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up .3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Cooper Industries PLC will post $0.95 EPS next quarter.
Cooper Company Management Funds: Why This Might Be The Best Decision That You Would Make!
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In Cooper Company Management New York we strive to provide the latest and widest range of financial services to our clients. We know that selecting the right product, the right investment and the right strategy is not an easy task these days! Xxx is here to answer all your questions on financial planning or investments and give you advice on how to facilitate your financial needs.
In Cooper Company Management New York we strive to provide the latest and widest range of financial services to our clients. We know that selecting the right product, the right investment and the right strategy is not an easy task these days! Xxx is here to answer all your questions on financial planning or investments and give you advice on how to facilitate your financial needs.
In Cooper Company Management New York we strive to provide the latest and widest range of financial services to our clients. We know that selecting the right product, the right investment and the right strategy is not an easy task these days! Xxx is here to answer all your questions on financial planning or investments and give you advice on how to facilitate your financial needs.
To aid you in understanding this strategic investment more, here we tried to explain about ‘Funds’ and eliminate the jargon and confusion.
Starting out?
Most newcomers to equity investment feel nervous when it comes to investing in individual firms. For the inexperienced, placing all your money in a few shares is a risky strategy as it leaves you vulnerable to sharp changes in the share price of the individual stocks you pick and not the markets in which they trade. It is all good if you chose winners but if you select big losers your entire portfolio will suffered. Pooled or collective investments can vary your holdings, thus reducing the risk.
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