| Fundamental E-Commerce Patent with Early Priority Date to Be Sold ...
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ocean Tomo Auctions today announced it has been engaged to sell a fundamental business method patent related to internet shopping and electronic commerce. The patent will be offered for sale at Ocean Tomo's first private auction to be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at Ocean Tomo's global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. Patent Number 5,895,454 ("the '454 Patent"), entitled "Integrated Interface for Vendor/Product Oriented Websites," discloses a method of allowing users to interact with vendors and their product or service offerings by querying a database to view, order and pay for products or services using the Internet. The patent has been forward-cited more than 80 times by 38 companies' patents, including such leading companies as Amazon.com, Accenture, CNET Networks, Microsoft and Yahoo!.
The Oppertunity Auctions Supply Deliver
Bangor, Apr 19, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ -- PA Archer Solutions Inc. Today is informing the general public of a new review site about the value auctions have and must not be overlooked. Many economic forecasters are predicting an increase in foreclosures, government seizers and police impounds over the next couple of years. While it's not likely to be a uniform rise, there are some issues that could create significant opportunities for many investors in many different markets. Tens of thousands of dollars can be saved on the purchase of homes, cars jewlery etc.. by investinng in either a foreclosuer, or property auctions. When trying to purchase a home or car, especially for the first time, it is important for potential buyers to get the most "bang for the buck". This requires special knowledge and guidance.
BCE May Be Target of Bidding War as Teachers' Fund Weighs Offer
April 18 (Bloomberg) -- BCE Inc., Canada's biggest telephone company, may become the target of a bidding war. The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, BCE's biggest investor, said yesterday it will consider leading a group to make an offer that would compete with a bid from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and a group of Canadian pension-fund managers. ``BCE's officially in play now and I think it's definitely a good thing,'' said Jonathan Popper, a portfolio manager at MFC Global Investments, which oversees the equivalent of $80 billion, including BCE shares. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board said yesterday they started takeover talks with Montreal-based BCE, whose market value is about C$31 billion ($27 billion).
Temporary reprieve for Vida Shaw bridge
Bids for the replacement of the Vida Shaw Bridge will be delayed to give parish officials and citizens more time to discuss the future of the structure.The state Department of Transportation and Development was scheduled to receive bids for the replacement of the nearly 70-year-old, single-lane bridge Wednesday. However, recent interest in the bridge has sparked state Rep. Troy Hebert, D-Jeanerette, to request a delay.Hebert, in an April 12 letter to Bill Fontenot, Acadiana district administrator for the state Department of Transportation and Development, asked that DOTD postpone the bids to replace the bridge for another 30 to 60 days. "After talking to parish officials and hearing from local residents, this additional time will hopefully afford us the opportunity to discuss other options dealing with this historic structure," Hebert explained in his request.Romero said a meeting will take place in the next 30 days in the Loreauville area so both sides can present their concerns to state and local officials, as well as representatives from the DOTD.Fontenot said Friday the bids are now scheduled to be received May 30."It seems that parish officials, state officials and citizens want some questions answered," Fontenot said.
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