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Utilities Analyses, Inc. to Help City of Atlanta Reduce Utility Costs

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371273341/utilities-analyses-inc-to-help-city-of-atlanta-reduce-utility-costs City of Atlanta to implement UAI energy management solutions to help achieve major utility cost savings. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 21, 2008 — Atlanta-based Utilities Analyses Inc. (UAI) has put its utility rate analysis and utility bill audit strategies to work to help the City of Atlanta reduce energy costs. The City hired UAI as part of its overall fiscal initiative to reduce rising energy and utility costs, which are in part responsible for the city’s projected budget shortfall. UAI, which has in depth experience with complicated utility rate tariffs, including the City’s utility rates and qualifications, will perform a preliminary study of the City’s utility billing system, evaluate local utility revenues, and recommend and implement various rate changes and strategies for recovery of refunds. With an enterprise-wide scope, the effort is expected to save money for many of the City’s departments, including Water Management, Aviation (City facilities at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport) and Parks. UAI president Kevin Shaw says, “UAI has a comprehensive understanding of the cost structure of the City of Atlanta’s electric provider. In light of our general knowledge of the cost to serve the City’s facilities, we will be able to accurately evaluate end-user pricing. In addition, because we have practical working knowledge of the electric provider’s various rate applications and alternative rate structures, we will be able to implement real measureable and documented savings for the City of Atlanta.” As a result of the current budget crisis, the City is reviewing all unnecessary expenses that will result in on-going recurring savings to reduce each year’s budget. At a time when it is difficult to get project funding, even for projects that will reduce the City’s expenses, the City has engaged UAI to work at risk, which means the company is paid only from documented savings after they occur. This practice is growing in acceptance nationwide and can be a win-win for many large utility customers who are looking for ways to reduce utility costs without having budget risk or upfront funding expenses. Shaw says he tells his clients and prospects, “You can either pay in order to save or save in order to pay.” UAI’s energy management strategies have resulted in substantial, measurable savings for a variety of state and government entities. The company credits its success in harnessing energy cost savings for its clients to its comprehensive knowledge of local and national utility pricing, coupled with its “win-win” negotiating strategies that enhance the relationships between utility companies and UAI clients. The company also has many team members who have previously worked with utility companies in the areas of pricing and rate tariffs. . Based in Atlanta, UAI is a national player in utility rate consulting and commodity energy procurement. The company’s client list includes a number of Atlanta-based companies, including several large state and municipal governments, among its growing client list. About Utilities Analyses, Inc.Since 1986, UAI’s utility rate consultants have helped large utility customers reduce their costs. UAI offers a full spectrum of services, including utility rate consulting, utility bill auditing, utility bill processing and commodity energy procurement solutions and strategies to produce guaranteed measurable ROI with reduced on-going utility pricing. http://www.utilitiesanalyses.com. See Also: Smarter Security Systems Named to 2008 Inc. 5,000 List Infinity Sun Supports Ladies Who Launch at Equinox Fitness & Spa SpectorSoft Again Makes Prestigious Inc. Magazine List - Monitoring Software Leader Honored for Fourth Time in Five Years Spa Week & WeddingChannel.com Form Strategic Partnership — A Powerhouse of Luxury Content Now Available to Millions of Consumers Innovative Bookkeeper Brings Live QuickBooks Training Classes to the Web [Via PRWeb: Government Local]

Rusin Maciorowski & Friedman Makes Dictation Popular with BigHand

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371278396/rusin-maciorowski-38-friedman-makes-dictation-popular-with-bighand Firm reports quicker document turnaround, enhanced client support, and much streamlined workflows with remote staff. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 21, 2008 — BigHand, the market leading developer of digital dictation workflow systems for the legal community, today announced that Rusin Maciorowski & Friedman, Ltd. has selected and actively deployed its BigHand3 digital dictation application. The 75 user, Chicago-based law firm, replaced a standalone dictation system that severely limited firm-wide productivity and remote access use. BigHand currently has over 650 law firms worldwide using its enterprise dictation workflow software. BigHand Digital Dictation Rusin, who has now been using BigHand since the spring, chose the software based on a variety of user-driven factors including the ability to customize the software based on firm and user preferences; mobility options that far exceeded past capabilities; and the ability to keep existing hardware, eliminating the need to make additional technology investments. “The biggest, and best, aspect of BigHand, in my opinion, is the ability to download dictation from a remote location,” Daniel R. Egan, Partner at Rusin Maciorowski & Friedman, Ltd. “When I am away from the office for days in a row, I can download my dictation to the office, allowing my legal secretary to transcribe it for my review, either via an email attachment to me or an electronic file on the desktop. This allows our clients to have updates on their cases far more quickly than when I would return to the office with a tape.” Rusin has achieved a host of benefits since first introducing BigHand to its users:- Administrative productivity has improved by 25%, and now based on BigHand’s workflow capabilities secretarial absences have no to little impact on productivity or client service;- Team work and collaboration are greatly enhanced: Firm support staff can now see all work outstanding, and pitch in to help get documents to clients faster. The accessibility of the system has really led to a communal work ethic;- Increased use among firm attorneys: Those who haven’t dictated before are now dictating and are more productive, with better quality of output, than before;- Improved client service has improved: Leveraging BigHand, the firm has been able to raise the bar in terms of speed and response times for sending contracts and reports back to clients. Steve Butterworth, President & CEO, BigHand Inc, commented: “We are very excited about welcoming Rusin to our growing North American legal client base. Similar to other BigHand innovators, Rusin, based on a rapid BigHand digital dictation rollout, has been able to immediately take advantage of streamlined workflows and increased user productivity.” For more information about BigHand Digital Dictation, please visit www.bighand.com or email inquiry @ bighand.com About Rusin Rusin Maciorowski & Friedman, Ltd. was founded in 1984 by Douglas F. Stevenson, Michael E. Rusin and Stephen J. Friedman (as Stevenson, Rusin & Friedman, Ltd.) with the goal of establishing a specialty firm focusing on representing employers and their insurance carriers in all of the varied legal aspects of the workplace injury, including Workers’ Compensation, OSHA, personal injury, contribution liability and lien recovery, wrongful discharge and employment discrimination. For more information visit www.rusinlaw.com About BigHandBigHand is based out of Chicago, London, Sydney and Toronto. BigHand is the leading digital dictation vendor in the global professional services sector. BigHand3 was awarded “Best of Breed System of the Year” at the Legal Technology Awards for 2008, and nominated as ‘New Product of the Year’ at the LTN Awards 2008. BigHand was named as the fastest growing legal software developer in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league tables for both 2006 and 2005. BigHand was also recognized by Deloitte as one of the 500 fastest growing software vendors in Europe in 2006. Additionally BigHand was voted “Best Legal Office Technology System 2004″ from votes from over 14,000 lawyers and IT managers across the legal sector at the LOTIE Awards. BigHand’s leading product also won the Society for Computers & Law IT Award in 2003 for “the most outstanding application of information technology to the law”. Further information is available at http://www.bighand.com See Also: Chrisan Herrod and Bob Russo Discuss ‘Implementing a Successful PCI DSS Program That Translates Into Long Term ROI Benefits’ Live Boldly: Cultivate the Qualities That Can Change Your Life Wildlife Vacations, Inc. Announces Addition of Tailored Travel Programs for Galapagos Islands Vacations, Other South American Destinations The Wall Street Journal Offers Free Online Property Listings to Members of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Exotissimo and Macmillan Cancer Research Partner Up [Via PRWeb: Government Local]

Chrysler to get “sexy” under Ralph Gilles

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371300579/chrysler-to-get-sexy-under-ralph-gilles     news     .

Best Advice to Help You Save on Car Insurance

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371303345/best-advice-to-help-you-save-on-car-insurance You can save good money on your car insurance. What's important, you can do it in such a way that the terms of insurance and the amount of a probable collision or comprehensive coverage are not affected at all. In most cases it's the sum an insurance company wants to earn on its clients. Anyway, every consumer has the right to get a discount for this service and to spent money on you, your family, entertainments, purchasing some goods or upgrading of the same car.Nobody likes to overpay 10-20% and even more for this or that staff. Just think what you could buy for this 20%!Here are some hints to help you cut down expenses on car insurance:1. Already at the time of buying a car familiarize with the list of most frequently-stolen cars available on the web. Insurance companies take into consideration such statistics. Don't purchase such a "dainty for thieves" and an insurance policy won't be a luxury for you.2. Analyze the market before making choice. Compare prices and terms of different companies (for example, various online services give possibility to compare insurance rates of the nation's top insurance companies.) It's better to deal with direct agents who sell insurance directly to the consumers then with middlemen. The latter may charge their fees up to 15 % of the total cost. When you single out several most appropriate variants make sure those companies have a good reputation. You might also want to check with your state's department of insurance to find out if a particular company has a high number of consumer complaints.3. The model of your car can affect the expenses. No insurer will tell you that, unless you ask. The auto insurance companies have a special rating system for every car make and model. Most use a system which starts with the cost of the vehicle and then factors in safety and theft data. Cars are given a rating from 1 to 27, and the higher the number, the higher your premium. Look up your car's relative risk with MSN Money's comparison tool. If you're buying a new car, ask your insurance company about the difference in premiums for cars you're considering. Search online for the latest top 10 lists on the most expensive cars to insure, and the least.4. Your credit report can affect whether a company wants to ensure you and on what terms. The fact is if you pay your bills in time they consider you to be a stable and responsible person. If you have some problems with it just wait a month and try to solve them before applying to an insurance company. Most insurers use something called an "insurance score" to assess your risk as a driver, and an insurance score places a heavier weighting on bill-paying consistency of a consumer.5. Increasing your deductible can cut your premium. Deductible refers to the amount a car owner shares with the insurance company while making a claim. And since insurance is meant to cover the big stuff you can't handle comfortably on your own (not the small things), having a higher deductible can make a lot of sense. In general, increasing your deductible from, say, $200 to $500 could reduce your premium by 15% to 30%.6. The age and good driving experience can also cut down the cost of a policy. If several people have a legal permission to drive your car, your premium will be calculated on the basis of the youngest and most inexperienced driver.7. If you are a safe driver, i.e. haven't experienced traffic accidents, driving violations, drunk-driving convictions, etc. that will cause your insurance premiums to fall. If you do in fact have any of these, make sure to take care of them and hire an attorney if needed to get them off of your driving record.8. If you don't mind your car being repaired at the service station, pointed by the insurance company, it will decrease the price of insurance too. But there is a great chance that you will need to stand in a long queue to have your car repaired.9. Sometimes insurance companies offer various discounts, for example when you change from a rival company, or prolong a contract with your insurer. Discounts are also available for "safe" drivers and for those who insure two or more objects (two cars, a house and a car, etc.)10. One more variant which helps you to save on car insurance is to order a policy online. Insurance companies save much money on staff and office apartment providing such services, therefore are able to grant substantial discounts.11. Installation of security and safety devices like car-alarm, tracking system, anti-lock brakes, automatic seat belts and airbags in your car serve dual purposes. They make your car less prone to theft and attract discounts from auto insurance companies.12. Members of the American Automobile Association (AAA) save millions annually on their auto insurance as a group just by giving their membership information when buying their auto insurance. There are many other established professional associations you may be a part of and can enjoy discounts on your insurance plans.13. Marriage can lower your car insurance rates. Married people are considered safer and more stable because of their new commitment and responsibilities, and this can translate into discounts. As a couple, you may qualify for reduced car insurance rates with the same coverage. You could also earn a multiple car discount if you combine both your cars on the same policy.Insure4USA.com - More information about insurance here : Car Insurance, Life Insurance and Home Insurance.

Car Insurance Just Got a Little Greener

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371303344/car-insurance-just-got-a-little-greener These days everyone you meet is trying to find a way to make their lives a bit more eco friendly, and there are lots and lots of ways to get it done. Years ago, doing your part to save the environment involved recycling bottles and changing all the light bulbs in your house to those energy saving bulbs. Now here we are years later, and there are all sorts of new and exciting ways to preserve the earth. Holiday businesses give you the chance to make up for the carbon emissions that come from your plane ride by paying a small fee that can be used to help plant more trees.Grocery stores have introduced incentives for you to save and reuse your plastic shopping bags for you next trip to the store. Banks provide you with the opportunity to have a small amount deducted from your account and donated to a number of eco friendly causes. It seems that everywhere you look, there are more and more ways to add a little more green to your life and now that even extends on to your automobile.Driving motor vehicles has never been perceived as environment friendly. Actually, motoring around in your car was determined to be at the top of the list of the worst things you could do to the environment. This was especially the case with any four-wheel drive vehicles. These vehicles that were once considered to be reserved for country folk and then the latest accessory for all the young trendy football mums, were enemies of the environment.Now, things have begun to change. First, there are the new lines of green cars that are now available on the market, including fuel hybrids that are suppose to cause less pollution than cars of the past. Then we have the little city cars running on electricity that produce way less pollution. For a brief time, auto-gas was offered as an option for a lower cost and less pollution.These days there are websites popping up all over the Internet with advice on the green car selection process to help you pick the ideal green car options for you. It is not just the young crowd getting involved anymore; green cars are becoming popular with folks of all ages.Therefore, it is not a surprise with the way the world is heading, that with the addition of green cars so comes green car insurance.Green car insurance was built on the idea of "reduce, recycle and reuse" and remains true by recycling as much of the metal from a car as possible, once a write off is issued.They also encourage their customers to use reconditioned parts for their cars when possible. This may very well become the new standard in car insurance, with customers being rewarded for their action with discounts. If the green trend continues as it has been, there is no doubt all of our car insurance will be getting a littler greener.eGreen Insurance is an insurance broker based in the UK that provides green car insurance, a financial security measure for your vehicle alongside their dedication to helping conserve the rain forests.

Collision course. What to do if you have a crash By Brad Swarner

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371303343/collision-course-what-to-do-if-you-have-a-crash-by-brad-swarner Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Whether it’s your fault or another driver’s, accidents can give you quite a shock. It’s important to know what to do in the event of an accident, not only for your safety but also so that you get all the information you need for your car insurance claim. The first thing to remember is to stay calm and not to panic. Keeping a cool head will help you deal with the situation calmly and clearly. Here are some useful tips on what to do when you are involved in an accident. Keep a cool head First thing is check that everyone is all right. If someone is hurt, call an ambulance immediately. Take a few moments to catch your breath. You may be in shock and need to calm down. Try not to panic or let anger get the better of you, it will only make the situation worse. Turn off your car after the accident and exchange details with the other driver. You are required by law to stop if a vehicle or any other property has been damaged in an accident. Check the crash site and decide if it is a hazard to other motorists on the road. If it took place on a blind bend or a hill, warn approaching cars to slow down until the emergency services arrive to take control. If the accident scene is a danger to other drivers, call 999. Everyone involved in the crash must stay until the Police have arrived. Dealing with an angry driver Accidents can bring out the best and the worst behaviour in people. If you find yourself in a situation where the other driver is angry and potentially violent, stay calm and whatever you do, do not be bullied into admitting fault for the accident. That is for the Police and your insurer to decide. Try to defuse the situation if you can. Stay calm, take a neutral position and divert the angry driver’s attention. Get the angry driver to help make the crash site safe or check that his/her passengers are ok. If the other driver does not want to involve his/her insurance company and offers you cash on the spot, refuse it point blank. Take note of the other driver’s behaviour and try to remember specific details about the accident. Things like if the other driver was holding a mobile phone just before the crash or if you can smell alcohol on his/her breath. Do this without drawing attention to yourself and be sure to tell the Police when they arrive. Information exchange Exchanging information might be the last thing on your mind after an accident but it is very important. You must exchange your information with the other driver including car registration number, name and address, phone number and details of the registered owner if not the driver. If the Police are on the scene, they will ask to see your car insurance document also. If you do not have it with you in the car, you have seven days to present it to your local Police Station. If the other driver gives you a false name you can trace him/her by their car registration number. If you hit a wall, fence or parked car and no other driver was involved, you must report it to the Police as soon as you can. You will also need to give them your car registration number, name and address, phone number, details of the registered owner if not the driver, and show them your car insurance document

Driving School Business? Driving School Insurance is a Must

- posted: 22.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/371305816/driving-school-business-driving-school-insurance-is-a-must You are planning to start a new business-A driving school. The vehicles have already been purchased, the instructors are ready and the location is the ideal place you were looking for. But have you got Driving School Insurance? If not, do it. For a thriving driving school business, driving insurance is a must.Driving school insurance is aimed at the instructor who would have to reel under the stress of minor accidents all the time. Driving instructor insurance adds value and saves money in the long run. How? The insurance covers - all parts of the car, the entire fleet of vehicles, damages from fire or in the event of theft, damages to the parts of the car, and even legal protection. Some insurance companies also offer no-claim bonuses, and cover the instructor in a pupil's car at the time of the accident.One day test cover insurance comes in handy during mock tests or drive, or on lesson days. They are very important and instructors usually go for 1 day test cover during test drives. These types of insurance are immediate and extend from a single day to 28 days. One day test cover insurance also works well for a new car, temporary or hired vehicle.The precautions while going for driving school insurance include: • Check out the premium costs. Higher premiums can eat into the profit of the company.• Read all the instructions carefully, even the ones in small print, as they may have hidden costs and charges.• Do a lot of research on the different companies offering insurance. Check their websites.• Talk to other driving school instructors• If you don't understand the technical clauses, ask for an explanation• See if there is complete cover for loss of the vehicle• Check to see if the insurance covers non-fault accidents (accidents that happen through no fault of the instructor. This was introduced to prevent insurance companies evade paying the insurance cover when the vehicle is relatively undamaged, though the instructor is).• Talk to the experts in the insurance company you are interested in.Some of the insurance companies also calculate the insurance premium individually for the instructors. This may work out well for small driving schools, as the cost of the premiums would be less. However, bigger driving schools should go for a comprehensive complete cover for all the instructors. This would help escape the paperwork and save time. It may also be better to go for providers with many insurance companies under their belt. This would help in comparing the offers and premiums instantly. The experts would also be available at hand, and help select a policy and company perfect for you.Also check to see if the information furnished by you is accurate and clear. Inform the insurance company of any previous accidents or claims. As only registered drivers are admitted in the insurance, get yourself registered before you apply for driving instructor insurance. Do not carry goods or passengers in vehicles meant for training.DIA Insurance is a professional insurance service which offers expert advice pertaining to driving school policies. Services include Driving School Insurance, One Day Test Cover and a variety of other options for your business to run successfully, free from any financial concerns.

All-new Hyundai Portico crossover spied!

- posted: 15.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/364920274/all-new-hyundai-portico-crossover-spied All-new Hyundai Portico crossover spied! Just after 3 am this morning, our spy photographers managed to catch the first images of Hyundai’s all-new 2010 6-passenger Portico crossover. The Portico will be more along the lines of a tall wagon than true as SUV, as illustrated by the much taller Kia Sorento parked next to the prototype in picture four. First shown as a 2005 “concept” in Chicago, Hyundai is hoping their R-Class-like crossover will fill all the niches where Mercedes and Chrysler’s Pacifica failed. Flexible seating for the Portico means two rows of seating with seating for 4 or 6 – depending if the center seat is folded down or upright. With six passengers in two rows - the Portico will offer more cargo area than similarly sized vehicles. The Portico is expected to be offered with a V6, as well as with a hybrid powertrain, and will be built in Alabama. August 14th, 2008

Texas man repairs 2003 Ferrari Enzo wrecked by Eddie Griffin

- posted: 15.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/364992976/texas-man-repairs-2003-ferrari-enzo-wrecked-by-eddie-griffin Texas man repairs 2003 Ferrari Enzo wrecked by Eddie Griffin It seems all too often these days there are headlines of people with more money than driving skills wrecking some of the world’s rarest supercars. In March 2007 Redline star Eddie Griffin made such news when he wrecked a 2003 Ferrari Enzo, but luckily the story has come full circle with the damaged Enzo being nursed back to health. According to Jalopnik, Texas’ Matt Groner has pieced the Enzo back together over the past several months and the car is now up for sale for a cool $1.3 million. Although this particular Enzo’s journey could be up for the feel good exotic car story of the year, it almost never materialized. Groner – who typical buys wrecked top-end cars and sells them as is – had some problems prying the car from the hands of the previous owner and was on the fence about mending the once-great supercar. However, once Groner learned that the Enzo’s repairs were limited to bolt-on components, we went ahead with the project. $300,000 worth of parts and seven months later, the Enzo is once again road-worthy. Groner notes that the $1.3 million price tag isn’t well below the asking price of most original Enzos, but added that his car has a story. “A pretty cool story though,” he said.

Corvettes in China, again

- posted: 15.08.08
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/auto-news-blogs/~3/364969211/corvettes-in-china-again     news     .

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