Pinstripe Power: Jeter, Rivera Top List of 10 Most Marketable Players in Baseball

As Major League Baseball prepares for the first pitch of the new season March 31, two New York Yankees– Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera-are ranked as the two most marketable players in baseball, according to Nielsen and E-Poll’s N-Score ranking. (full story) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3617707165047c721d70&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

U.S. Console Gaming: The Living Room & Beyond

Today’s video game consoles offer many entertainment options beyond gaming, including Netflix, ESPN3, Pandora, Last.FM and YouTube on some or all platforms. As part of understanding the potential audience for services like these across the entire family, it is important to think about the household location of gaming platforms. (full story) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3517707165047c721d71&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

State of the Consumer: Wellness Watch & Nutrition Buzz

More consumers are online talking about fresh and unprocessed foods when it comes to healthy eating, and a segment of health enthusiasts are setting trends on ingredients and spices. (full story) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3417707165047c721d72&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

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Special Report Consumer 360- Russia

Why Brands that Invest in Distribution Win in Russia

Russia is easing its way out of the global recession, and its economy is exhibiting signs of recovery. In fact, with a large and expanding middle class, a youthful population, and vast natural resources, most observers agree that Russia is poised to experience strong economic growth. (full story) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3217707165047c721d74&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

How to Succeed in Russia

Economic power is clearly moving east. According to the International Monetary Fund, GDP is expected to grow within the BRIC countries 61.3 percent between 2008 and 2012, compared with just 12.8 percent for the G7 nations. Today, global consumption patterns clearly favor developing markets and in Russia, the growth potential is tremendous. (full story ) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3117707165047c721d75&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

Testing the Top 7 Innovation Myths in Russia

Russia is a huge economic powerhouse with significant room to grow. Its growing middle class, high education level and developed technology infrastructure make it ripe for opportunity. But innovation myths about Russia are impacting full growth realization. (full story) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3017707165047c721d76&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

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U.S. Gaming: A 360-Degree View

Gaming is more diverse and prominent in the U.S. than ever before, with engagement reaching across the three screens and key consumer demographics. In U.S. Gaming: A 360° View, Nielsen will discuss key findings on the state of the video game industry and its interconnections with other forms of media and entertainment – all from a consumer perspective. (download now) http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe2e17707165047c721d78&ls=fe031d717664037c75167171&m=fefc1c74716407&l=fe5d15757462067b711d&s=fe241576726c0075751273&jb=ffcf14&t=

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03/24/2011 Nativegrl77

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Auto loan rates for March 24, 2011 | 2011-03-24

Here are the average auto loan rates from Bankrate‘s weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/national-auto-loan-rates-for-march-24-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110324

CD rates for March 24, 2011 | 2011-03-24

Here are the average CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/national-cd-rates-for-march-24-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110324

National mortgage rates for March 24, 2011 | 2011-03-24

See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/interest-rate-roundup-for-march-24-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110324

Credit card interest rates for March 24, 2011 | 2011-03-24

Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/national-credit-card-rates-for-march-24-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110324

Home equity loan rates for March 24, 2011 | 2011-03-24

Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/home-equity/national-home-equity-loan-rates-for-march-24-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110324

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03/24/2011 Nativegrl77

Here are stories published today.

Mobile payments by smartphone still dicey | 2011-03-23

Firms are rolling out apps to pay by smartphone, but some may be unreliable.

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/mobile-payments-by-smart-phone-still-dicey.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110323

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William, was born with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex

03/24/2011 Nativegrl77

I want to tell you about a family in Minnesota.

Justin and Kari live in Brooklyn Park, right outside of Minneapolis. They’re parents to three children. Their three-year-old, William, was born with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex.

For the rest of his life, William will wrestle with tumors in his brain, his heart, his kidneys, his skin, and possibly other major organs. He must take medication to control seizures and faces the threat of kidney disease.

What Justin and Kari want for William is a future. And because of health reform, that’s what he’ll have.

Today, insurance companies are no longer able to discriminate against William because of the condition he’s dealt with since birth. Now, Justin and Kari know they’ll be able to get the kind of care that William needs — today and into the future.

Their story isn’t unique, but it’s one of many that need to be told. We all know people whose lives have been changed because of the Affordable Care Act, even if we don’t realize it. So we’ve found a way to show exactly how reform is working for all of us — for our parents, our siblings, our kids, ourselves.

Will you take a minute to take our Health Reform Checkup and let the people you love know how reform is working for them? http://my.barackobama.com/Checkup5?email=lifestyle2000cc@yahoo.com&zip=98115

Before the Affordable Care Act, Justin and Kari weren’t sure about the future. They worried that they’d never be able to find coverage for William again if Justin lost his job. They worried about the life that William would lead — whether he’d ever be able to work or support a family.

Not anymore. William’s condition isn’t going away, but he’ll always be able to get care. The Affordable Care Act is one year old today, and it has already changed William’s life — and this country — for good.

Today, there are families who feel better about the future than they did a year ago. They’ve found some security, some relief. And these are people we know. They’re our neighbors, our colleagues, our friends, our families — the people next to us every day.

On the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, I think we have a duty to discuss how reform is already working.

Watch Justin and Kari tell their story, and take a moment to learn how health reform is changing the lives of those you know:

http://my.barackobama.com/Checkup

A year ago, I stood next to the President as he signed health reform into law — and we have you to thank for making that possible.

Yours,

Joe

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From Gallup.Com: Americans’ Worries About Economy, Budget Top Other Issues

03/24/2011 Nativegrl77

Americans have more anxiety about the economy than about any other major national issue Gallup tracks, with 71% saying they worry a great deal about it. “Federal spending and the budget deficit” spark nearly as much concern, at 64%. The environment and race relations rank lowest of 14 issues tested.