http://www.zeromillion.com/news News about the growth of entrepreneurship and noteworthy entrepreneurs from around the world russ@virante.com ithomas@virante.com http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/cup-it-food-franchise-331 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 13:12:46 In New York, Cup It a portable food franchise has opened up stores in four different locations. The founder/entrepreneur of the company, Mete Oguz who is originally from Turkey has designed a meal in a cup that everyone loves. He even claims that Americans love it, because some of the... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/entrepreneur-actress-888 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 12:43:35 With Jesse James being an entrepreneur and a motorcycle builder, and Sandra Bullock an actress. Both of their jobs require a lot of time away from home. Being an actress requires more time away, due to filming in certain locations. Hopefully the two can work out their issues and stay... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/dwd-unemployment-964 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 12:05:18 With the economy being the way it is right now and all, people are being layed off. Unfortunately the unemployment rate right now in Beloit, has hit an 18.3 percent high. That is why Roberta Gassman, Secretary for the Department of Workforce Development is speaking in Beloit this morning. She... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/young-innovation-446 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 11:51:46 In San Francisco at the end of the month of March, a huge competition will be going on between 21 student teams from across the globe. These teams will be competing for $25,000 in prize money, coaching from over 40 Silicon Valley industry leaders, and the chance of a lifetime,... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/origene-technologies-241 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 11:36:10 A genetic tool company based out of Maryland, is building monoclonal antibodies. OriGene Technologies clones various human proteome and is working on building the largest collection of monoclonal antibodies, which includes cDNA, shRNA, over 5,000 human proteins, 100,000 human tissues. Wei-Wu-He who is OriGene's Chairman and CEO of the company said... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/yumo-together-in-concert-425 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 11:23:12 If you have skills and not sure how to hook up with a job, then let Jumo do it for you. Chris Hughes is launching a new venture today. It matches peoples skills and interests up with organizations, that are looking for someone like you. Mr. Hughes, who is an... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/underwater-electricity-446 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 10:52:30 When John Douglas sold his wind power company Ventus Energy Inc., he took up underwater power transmission. It seems that Mr. Doughlas has an interest in running electricity from Canada to the United States. John has a number of Canadians helping with the venture of this underline water transmission of... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/domicile-vs-non-domicile-441 Staff Writer 2010-03-18 10:36:48 A competition between two men who both live in the United Kingdom. The problem is that one is considered domicile and pays the taxes in the UK, and the other is considered non-domicile and does not pay the UK taxes. Both men are entrepreneurs, tycoon's and friends as well. It's... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/rubberized-grass-310 Staff Writer 2010-03-17 18:58:02 Conor O'Neill, a 23 year old landscape gardener who turned entrepreneur, has found a way to recycle tyres into grass. Conor spent six years researching the ideal of this, and has travelled Europe extensively to find the best system for this. He learned that tyres can be crumbled into a... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/luxury-nita-lake-lodge-702 Staff Writer 2010-03-17 18:44:52 The Nita Lake Lodge which is currently owned by Tumuluri Asset Management Company, and managed by T&V Hospitality Incorporation is reopening in May. The lodge has had a makeover done on it, with changes to the rooms and to the restaurant as well. The spa will get an uplift also.... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/raleigh-high-speed-862 Staff Writer 2010-03-17 14:47:47 Google is looking into launching a new pilot program with high speed internet, and they are searching for the best city to do this in. Of course they will only be choosing one city, and of course Raleigh thinks they are the best choice. If Google chooses Raleigh, then classrooms,... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/lost-in-space-729 Staff Writer 2010-03-17 13:57:56 Lunokhod 2 is a Russian lunar rover, but it is owned by a British born gaming entrepreneur. Richard Garriott bought the rover lost in space from Sotheby's Auction back in 1998 in New York. Little did he know that it had been found on the moon. Richard is a second... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/sunlite-solar-lights-797 Staff Writer 2010-03-17 13:41:39 In the country of Africa, most of the people live by kerosene lamps or by candles. But Derek Steel, a local entrepreneur has developed a new type of lighting product. It is known as the Sunlite Kit. This product will benefit the people, and help out the country. Derek... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/pharmacy-networks-827 Staff Writer 2010-03-17 00:00:45 When RMG acquisitioned Pharmacy TV near the Pharmacy Department, their intent was to better inform clientele. Right now the network is engaged in informing customers of wellness information, and also relevant messages from retailers and brand advertisers. RMG is a leading place-based network that is a video entertainment company. They... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/saviour-wyclef-jean-907 Staff Writer 2010-03-16 23:41:09 When Wyclef Jean decides to go all out and start a benefit, he does it good. He has put together a foundation to help the earthquake stricken country of Haiti. Celebrities and special guest will attend a benefit party to raise money for the foundation. The intended guests will have... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/central-pacific-rebounds-790 Staff Writer 2010-03-16 23:24:45 When John C. Dean was asked to become the new Chairman for Central Pacific Financial Corporation out in Hawaii, he accepted. John's position will help bring the bank up to par. It has lost hundreds of millions of dollars, due to the California real estate market. Since John already has... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/inventure-wins-201 Staff Writer 2010-03-16 17:07:48 In Atlanta, Georgia a group of undergraduate students have invented innovative products that are going to be in the spotlight at Georgia Tech. The company InVenture is looking for a marketable product, and that is why the Georgia Tech students were working on inventions. To see who had the best,... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/millimeter-screens-479 Staff Writer 2010-03-16 12:48:31 A new brand of millimeter screen television is being promoted this year at Frankfurt. These television come in various sizes, and in different resolutions. You can either get mesh screens, mesh, or high pitch resolution screens. VUEPIX is the company that is manufacturing the televisions. The company is located in... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/children-and-lemonade-868 Staff Writer 2010-03-16 12:04:53 Three years ago a man named Scott Jones helped children in Houston, Texas about learning business skills. His idea was to loan children $20, and with this they built a lemonade stand, bought the lemons and sugar needed, and started their business. Now on a daily basis, if the child stuck... \ http://www.zeromillion.com/news/s.php/siriano-model-to-entrepreneur-922 Staff Writer 2010-03-16 11:51:39 Perhaps the best of the best. This young model who at the age of 22 had everything going for him in the modeling world, has decided to try his hand at being an entrepreneur. And well, he has outdone himself this time. Christian has opened up his own store at... \