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Somewhere between scribbling your idea on a cocktail napkin and actually starting a business, there’s a process you need to carry out that essentially determines either your success or failure in business. Oftentimes, would-be entrepreneurs get so excited about their "epiphanies"-the moments when they imagine the possibilities of a given idea-that they forget to find out whether that idea is viable.

Of course, sometimes the idea works anyway, in spite of a lack of market research. Unfortunately, other times, the idea crashes and burns, halting a business in its tracks. We’d like to help you avoid the latter. This how to on researching your business idea is just what you need to keep your business goals on track.

BOCA RATON, Florida (AP) — A teen engineering prodigy who gained national attention in 2002 when he and his family received identification chip implants on live television was killed in a motorcycle accident, authorities said.

Derek Jacobs, 18, lost control of his motorcycle early Saturday and crashed into a guardrail and a pole, the Palm Beach County sheriff’s office said. He was wearing a helmet.

Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the sleek Motorola KRZR K1m. Offering a combination of luxurious style and Verizon Wireless’ multimedia features, the KRZR K1m is the first handset from Motorola to boast a radical slender form measuring only 17 mm thin, 44 millimeters wide and wrapped in a reflective, metallic gloss finish.

Simple touch sensor music controls combined with an integrated music player that can access both VCAST Music and MP3 files, and a host of other music-centric services. With more than 1.4 million songs available for download through VCAST Music, customers can enjoy music through over-the-air music services.

The Motorola KRZR K1m also offers access to Verizon Wireless’ popular VCAST service. Enabling customers to view video clips, customers can catch up-to-the-minute news, the latest celebrity gossip on entertainment programs or even sit back and watch music videos on KRZR K1m’s vivid 1.9-inch color screen.

With a 1.3-megapixel camera with 4x zoom, video capture and playback and optional expandable microSD memory, the KRZR K1m allows users to capture priceless moments on the go while staying in touch with Verizon Wireless’ PIX and FLIX Messaging.

The Motorola KRZR K1m is available today online for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. The phone will be available in Verizon Wireless Stores, including stores within Circuit City, on October 5 for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year customer agreement. 

Article source: http://www.mobiledia.com/

October 2, 2006 It’s not often we get lead stories on consecutive days from the same company (never before in fact) but French transportation futurists Venturi have done it again – this time with the first solar electric hybrid to be commercialised in the world. Named Astrolab (latin astro = star, labe = to take) because it takes its energy from the sun in order to move, the solar commuter is capable of working with very little energy (16 kW engine)

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October 2, 2006 Singapore scientists have developed nanoparticles that can carry both small molecular anticancer drugs and nucleic acids simultaneously for improved cancer therapy. The uniqueness of the new technology from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) lies in the design of a special biodegradable carrier (cationic core-shell nanoparticle), which can enclose drug molecules and allow therapeutic nucleic acids to bind onto it.

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Berkeley Scientists are on the front lines of preparation for a ‘dirty bomb’ attack or other radiological incident.

The federal government has awarded $1 million to a team from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory studying potential treatments for exposure to radioactive substances, such as would come from a radiation-contaminated ‘dirty’ bomb.

SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) — Hotel guests leave behind more than just socks and old paperbacks: A new study found viruses on TV remotes, light switches and even hotel pens after cold sufferers checked out.

The germ testing was done before the rooms were cleaned, so it probably overstates the risks that most travelers would face. Nevertheless, it shows the potential hazards if a hotel’s turnaround amounts to little more than changing the sheets and wiping out the tub.

The weather has definitely turned cooler in the evenings this past week and the trace of snow this past weekend is an indication that we are entering into the fall season. Anglers know that this marks an exciting time for them.

Some of the most productive fishing of the entire season can occur during this season. Cooler water temperatures and some fall spawning fish getting into the pre-spawn mode create excellent opportunities for the fisherman or woman.

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Magic has been around for as long as one can remember. Magic is something that can take people from reality to fantasy. I have been interested in magic since I was just little toddler. I’ll never forget the day when I actually thought that my very own ear could produce nickels and dimes, real money! I was amazed at how my uncle could just reach out to my ear and pull out a dime at will. This was unbelievable in my eyes!  What was more unbelievable was that my uncle actually let me keep the money that he kept pulling from my ear. I would run down to the local candy store and get my favorite sugar coated candy and would be on cloud nine for the rest of the day. Funny thing was, is when I tried to reach into my ear, there was no money coming out. How was it that my uncle could do such a thing and I couldn’t? Well that is when I needed to find out how this was done and was introduced to the wonderful world of magic!

The price of a loaf is expected to have risen by as much as 4p by the time Britain’s sizzling summer has taken its toll on this year’s poor wheat harvests.

Disappointing low yields reported by farmers, many of whom have had to harvest their crops weeks earlier than usual, are helping to force up the price of flour.

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Growers should be open to questions — even visits — by people who buy what they grow

Randy Kiyokawa loves farming, being part of the third generation that is growing fruit in the Parkdale area of Oregon that offers a postcard view of nearby Mount Hood.