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Even if you don't think you do, you already know plenty about commodities. Want us to prove it? No problem.
What makes oil produced in Saudi Arabia different from oil exported from Nigeria? It's the same thing that makes the corn you ate at last summer¿s barbecue different from the corn used to produce ethanol. Stumped? Well, don't feel bad, it's a trick question. The answer? Absolutely nothing. Corn is corn no matter where it comes from -- just as wheat is wheat and natural gas is -- right! -- natural gas. (Though the quality may differ, the make-up is uniform.)
So, in less elaborate terms, corn and oil (and all other commodities) are homogenous goods that can be processed, resold and more often than not, used as an input to the production of other goods or services. These goods are traded on a commodity exchange, thus setting the price-per-barrel (or other metric unit) used to value them.
Now pay attention, here's a question that indeed does have an answer: What is the difference between a commodity and a stock? While a stock can tank and become worthless, a commodity cannot have its value be wiped to zero. One other difference: Most commodities are traded in futures, meaning traders buy and sell where they think the price of a product will be at a certain point in the future. Stocks trade based on the value of the underlying company at that point in time.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
The Shape of Things to Come: Website Gives the Lowdown on Liposuction, Pioneers the Field by Offering Consumers $800 Coupons Toward Procedures
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LAS VEGAS, July 1, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Just as new surgical procedures are breaking ground daily in the field of liposuction, a recently launched website is breaking ground for patients. LipoVance.com (http://www.LipoVance.com) is not only educating consumers about the various procedures available, it is offering an unprecedented $800 coupon toward liposuction and liposuction alternative procedures at facilities across the country.
"In today's troubled economy," said Kevin Gaines of parent company New Found Beauty, "consumers demand service and value. LipoVance.com offers both." He notes that quality has always been a concern to prospective patients, but with a recession looming, cost is of equal concern.
To save $800, visitors can simply download and print a coupon to present at their initial consultation. Another unique way consumers can save is by participating in the online forum at http://www.newfoundbeauty.com. Consumers earn credit for every post entered. These credits also can be redeemed toward the cost of a procedure.
"We want to encourage participation in the forum," said Gaines, "because many people have similar questions regarding liposuction and other procedures. Our forum is designed to help consumers make informed decisions."
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 11.7 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were done in the U.S. in 2007, up 2 percent from 2006. Topping the list of cosmetic surgeries was liposuction.
Gaines said one reason liposuction is becoming increasingly popular is because of continual advances in the technology. LipoVance.com offers discounts on the following cutting-edge technologies, all of which were introduced to the public within the past few years: SmartLipo (laser-assisted liposuction), Velashape (non-surgical fat reduction), Lipodissolve (fat-melting injections), Thermage (non-invasive body contouring), and Vaser (ultrasound-assisted liposuction).
LipoVance.com is the only website where patients can save money on their procedures at locations nationwide. Furthermore, the procedures are not limited to those listed above but also include: TriActive (laser treatment for temporary cellulite reduction), Accent Thermotherapy (non-invasive advanced radio frequency), CoolLipo and LipoLite (laser-assisted liposuction) and LAP-BAND(R) (food intake control that involves no cutting or stapling of the stomach).
As the site's name implies, LipoVance.com offers many advanced features: -- Live advisers ready to explain the different procedures available, in real time -- The ability to search for a local physician -- eliminating the need to hunt through search engines -- A compelling before/after photo gallery -- Straightforward customer testimonials -- Personal response to email queries by experts, not with generic or automated replies
LipoVance.com is viewed by more than 500,000 visitors per month, referenced by more than 4,000 websites, and broadcast to 80,000-plus journalists. For more information, visit http://www.LipoVance.com.
Contact: Kevin Gaines Marketing/Communications LipoVance 702-202-4436 kgaines@lipovance.com
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE New Found Beauty
http://www.LipoVance.com
Copyright (C) 2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
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