RIM to cut 11 percent of workforce

The announcement of 2,000 job cuts on Monday came a month after the Canadian company revealed that it would reduce headcount for the first time in a decade.

One analyst said the job cuts were slightly deeper than expected but were key to RIM's recovery from a slump triggered by product delays and intense competition from Apple's iPad and iPhone as well as devices powered by Google's Android software.

RIM's U.S.-listed stock, already near multi-year lows, was down as much as 2 percent before the market opened. It was trading down 1.8 percent at $27.40 on the Nasdaq just before the open.

"This is not totally unexpected. I think the size of (the cuts) is a little bit bigger than what they were intimating before," said Jefferies & Co analyst Peter Misek. "I think this is obviously realigning the cost structure to a new growth, or sales, reality."

RIM said one-time charges from the job cuts were not included in its outlook for the second quarter or for the full year, and it would explain the financial impact of the cuts when it reports second quarter results on September 15.

RIM said the job cuts are "a prudent and necessary step" for its long-term success.

"Cost-cutting is unlikely to change the competitive position for the company" or accelerate RIM's revenue growth, BGC Partners analyst Colin Gillis said.

Job cuts would help if the company were moving downstream toward entry and mid-market phones, but in such a case even 11 percent job cuts wouldn't be enough, he said.

If RIM was still chasing the high-end market for smartphones, it shouldn't be focused on trimming expenses, but on executing more effectively, Gillis said.

The BlackBerry maker also announced a string of changes to executive responsibilities and, in the latest departure, said Chief Operating Officer Don Morrison would retire.

Morrison, currently on temporary medical leave, was departing after more than 10 years at the company.

A stream of senior RIM executives have defected lately, including two who left for rival Samsung Electronics in a month.

RIM said when it reported fiscal first-quarter results last month that it would cut jobs to stay competitive, but it gave no details at the time. The job cuts bring RIM's headcount to about 17,000 people.

Misek, who has an 'underperform' rating on RIM's stock, said one to watch was when RIM would adopt its new QNX operating system on its smartphones.

"I think the key here, more than ever, is when do their products launch and what kind of reception will they have and most importantly, when will QNX come in. We don't think those answers are here yet," he said.

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The Future of Washing Machine Technology

The very first practical washing machine was patented in 1858 by Hamilton Smith. Later, William Blackstone built one as a gift for his wife by adding a handle and a gear to it. The electric washing machines started to surface at the start of the twentieth century. By 1910, the units were being mass produced by companies like Maytag and Hurley Machine Corporation.

Those first machines had tubs made from heavy and dirty cast iron. A mechanism was placed inside a tub that was mounted on angle-iron frames. There were perforated metal or wooden slat cylinders inside. The unprotected motor was placed under the machine and dripping water often caused it to short-circuit. In the 1920s, Canadian machines had gas or electric heaters built in, but when most homes by the 1930s started using domestic water heaters, heaters in machines became useless. Later on there was the inclusion of a timing device in the machines and this allowed the unit to be set for a predetermined wash cycle. The early 1950s brought machines featuring spinning capabilities, which replaced the wringer as it tended to remove buttons. Finally, in 1957, GE came out with a machine having five buttons to control the wash temperature, rinse temperature and spin speed. All these additions eliminated the need of constant monitoring. While some improvements have been made in the washing machines since then to make them more efficient and convenient to use, the basic structure has not undergone any significant change.

One of the major issues with these washing machines is the fact that they use a lot of water and energy. Since both commodities are fast becoming scarce, it is the necessity of the times to come up with a machine that uses as little of these two things as possible. A new washing machine developed by the researchers at Leeds University uses only 2% of the water used by conventional machines.


This new devices utilize some basic chemistry as its principal of operation. The machine employs nylon beads which are positively charged and thus attach to the stains with ease. The structure of the beads is such that it accommodates the adhering of the beads to stains and acts as a catalyst for the washing powder. Thus, they increase the specificity of the washing powder to act on the hard stains.

Operating the unit is rather easy. All that needs to be done is load the machine with laundry, and allow the beads to intermingle with the dirty clothes. Then add approximately one glass of water and the washing powder like in a conventional machine, and allow the washing process to proceed. At the end of the wash, the water drains and the beads are filtered off.

Some of the advantages include a minimal amount of water and energy use. The process is suitable for dry cleaning, as well as conventional washing. The beads can be recycled up to 100 times making them economical. The wash is eco-friendly and does not harm clothes.

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The Future Of Binding Machines

I would like to introduce everyone to a new and perhaps revolutionary form of book binding. I saw these products for the first time in June 2009 and could immediately see how they could be used for every kind of application at home and in the office. There are many features and benefits of the Unibind binding machine products, with an extensive range of finishes and colours to choose from, you are able to customise the products to your specific needs. The beauty of Unibind is that there is so much choice; the Photobooks for example are perfect for personal photo albums, school yearbooks and portfolios.

The Photobooks are available in both landscape and portrait, with a choice of window as well as the option of A3, A4 and A5. Other applications that these books are perfect for are school off stead reports, school leaver's books, dissertations, sports day's photos, scripts and plays, short stories, autograph books and much, much more!

The Steelbook is an essential product for usage as corporate diaries, reports, company presentations and handbooks.  Other useful products are the Steelcrystal and Steelmat books, these have transparent front and back covers that are bound together and could hold a range of documents from reports to price lists.

You can also add a customised cover by using an offset printing service, transfer printing, a hotfoil option enabling you to add a company logo, a silkscreen printing service, the aforementioned windows, gold and silver corners to add that extra touch and on request special cover sizes and materials.  

The technology of Unibind is amazingly user friendly. With affordable Resin Binding machines that can bind four documents at once, an affordable Wirebinder Machine for the Punch Steelbinding products and an affordable and easy to use Stapler for the Staple Steelbinding products, you can sit in the comfort of your own home or office and make professional looking documents in a matter of minutes.

The Resin Steelbinding machines are small and compact so that they can be easily stored away, the heating compartment will only warm up once a product is placed on it, giving you piece of mind that safety will not be compromised.  By reheating your document you can also edit and add pages. The possibilities are endless!

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Vending Machine Best Business of the Future

Over the years, everything is high tech. From televisions, Laptops, mobiles, cars and now even vending machines. Those Machines have been around for several years and the company increased its popularity each year because of its convenience, especially to consumers who are always on the road.

There are many reasons why Vending Business is a good business to venture on are the following:

* You are your own boss and it offers flexible hours for you. No need to work for somebody else.

* It has tax benefits.

* It is independent Business can be left unsupervised, no need to hire people to work for you.

Even though vending machines have a number of Benefits, they don't seem to be going anywhere. Because of the cost and lack of healthy options, some people may want to consider holding out until they can find another place to score some grub instead of resorting to vending machines.

As individual choice and requirements of each and every customer varies, as a machine business owner you have to provide customized services. You should be prepared with wide range of machines so that they fit in any location. You may have to supply either drink machine or snack machine to your customers. At times you have to configure your machines to offer both beverages and snacks.

At S.V.A Vending, we will introduce you directly to all relevant suppliers of stocks who carry wide range of products at wholesale prices. This would enable you to maximize profits. However at any stage you are not obligated to buy stock from these suppliers and are free to procure stock from any supplier preferred by you.

With combination of great locations, smart technology and superior quality machine and best locations, you would be provided with solid platform towards a successful business.

SVA Vending, A leading Vending Machine provides in Australia Offers best Vending Machines and Services in Melbourne, Sydney and In Enire Australia. Please Visit to Know more Free Vending Machine

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Pregnancy Calendars for Fun and Education

if you have recently found out that you are pregnant, you have a lot to think about! Whether it's your first child or your sixth, the development of your new baby is really pretty miraculous when you consider all that happens during those nine months. And while you are interested in how your baby is developing and changing, you're also interested in what's going on with your own body as well. The changes you undergo during your baby's gestation period are major, and it's easier to cope if you know what types of changes the various parts of your own body are undergoing.

In the "old days," women went to their obstetrician when they knew or suspected they were pregnant, and the doctor would use a wheel chart to determine the due date based on the first day of the last menstrual period. Today, you can easily enter this information into a pregnancy calculator on the web and find out your due date. Of course, the due date is an estimate, because babies have a way of deciding exactly when they're ready to be born, but knowing your expected due date gives you a spot on the calendar to look forward to, and to use when making your plans about things like decorating a nursery and planning maternity leave from work.

Though every baby's development is a little different, even with the same mother and father, there are well-documented milestones along the way from conception to birth. Knowing what these are not only makes pregnancy more exciting, but also helps expectant parents make the best possible health choices throughout pregnancy to help ensure the healthiest baby. And if you're expecting a multiple birth, you can learn more about the special development aspects of multiples and see ultrasound images of what they look like as they develop, as well as how multiple births affect your own body.


To organize the preparation of your baby's arrival into the world having a pregnancy calculator and Pregnancy Calendar will make the experience much better and provide a healthier baby.
The average human pregnancy lasts for 269 days, and every day your baby is changing more rapidly than he or she ever will. Today you can read all about what development is going on at any given stage of pregnancy, and you can see 3D images of babies at every stage. Even if you only have one or two ultrasound images of your baby, you can view collections of ultrasound and other images to get a good idea of how big he or she is, and which bodily systems are developing, whatever your stage of pregnancy.

Pregnancy calendars are terrific for keeping track of all the many things you have to do to prepare for your baby's arrival, as well as feeling more engaged in the great changes you and your new baby are undergoing week by week. As you look at images of babies at the same stage of development as yours, you really appreciate how hard your body is working to bring a new life into the world. And reminding yourself of every stage of the journey from zygote to newborn helps you continue to make the healthiest lifestyle choices as you prepare for your new arrival.

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Know Your Pregnancy Week By Week

For the majority of females, pregnancy is a time of ecstasy, pleasure and hope. Pregnancy is a time of bodily as well as emotional transformation when heaps of changes take place physically inside your body. Pregnancy is a time to pay proper attention to your body – it’s not a time to be dieting, and trying to shed weight. The early development of pregnancy week by week can be a stage crammed with fear and anxiety. It is vital for you to keep an eye on pregnancy weeks to manage your gestation period in the right manner. Knowing the basic principles during pregnancy will assist you calm down and monitor your pregnancy as it develops each week. To start with, did you cognize that your gestation period begins even before you conceive.

Symptoms Of Pregnancy
1. Food hungers
2. Blackening of your areolas
3. Implantation bleeding or cramping
4. Repeated urination
5. Tiredness
6. Tender, puffy breasts
7. Changed sense of taste
8. Morning sickness
9. A missed menstrual period

Based on the genetic maturations, the nine months of gestation can be divided into stages of three months. While you monitor your pregnancy week by week your physical structure, per se, stays unaware of the transformation for the initial three weeks. It is the fourth week, which marks the introduction of the elaborate symphony blossoming within your body. That is when you begin feeling the sickness during the morning, which is said to be the preliminary sign of pregnancy. Females need to take proper care of them during pregnancy.


The initial trimester of gestation is the riskiest to get along with the most sensible alterations occurring during the pregnancy weeks. The 5th as well as 6th pregnancy week, for example, see vital events like development of the embryo's head and beginning of its pulsations etc. By the 10th week, the fertilized egg simply qualifies for being called an infant. Its neural structure is in position and the sexual organs are also there. As the primary trimester finishes, your infant has its own unique musculature. It is only after the initial two months of gestation that your morning sickness starts declining and your hunger may augment. During pregnancy, you need to keep an eye on many important things.

Precautions To Be Taken During Pregnancy
1. During gestation, you should not travel in the bad manner.
2. You are suggested not to breathe in any gas or smoke while you are expecting.
3. Never take any medication without the direction of a medical expert.
4. Avoid smoking and taking alcohol during pregnancy.
5. Eat well-cooked and healthy food.
6. Don’t follow strict exercise plan.

There are many precautions and treatment is taken during pregnancy. Follow the guidelines given by your doct

or for pregnancy weeks to enjoy a healthy pregnancy week by week.

Author is providing best information about pregnancy week by week symptoms and pregnancy stages. How you can care of pregnant lady of during pregnancy.

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iPod Nano 6th Generation Review

One of the shocking refurbishments made by Apple on its line of iPod is the iPod nano 6th generation – after the total overhaul with something entirely different.

Believe it or not, the nano is very small and light, measuring 1.48 inches x 1.61 inches x 0.35 inch, and weighing 0.74 ounce only. You can affix it to clothing or anything else with the use of the clip at the back.

The device only has 3 buttons, one for the power/screen lock, and two for adjusting the volume up and down, while the touchscreen controls everything else. The 1.5-inch screen is bright and colorful, offering clear texts.

It is easy to familiarize with the basic usage. On the home screen are four icons coupled with clear labels. To view the other options and load more icons, just swipe to the left or right.

However, when it comes to browsing for songs, it only shows 4 songs on the screen at once. And even though nano jumps quickly to a letter, it’s still difficult to find what exactly you are looking for.

Nano also allows users to do various tricks with its touchscreen. Twisting with two fingers rotates the display, swiping to the right takes you back one screen, and tapping and swiping in the radio and music menus bring up extra features such as live pause.


The quality of music is good, and the built-in FM radio is pretty reasonable. To tune in, one must press the arrows displayed on the screen to find signals, or manually find a frequency by swiping a bar at the bottom of the screen. As you listen to the station, the device displays whether the signal is good enough.

One feature that is cool here is its ability to pause a radio station for up to 15 minutes and skip forwards and backwards through the recording.

For great overview and cheapest prices for the latest iPod, visit The Latest iPod.

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