May 2011 – News Developments

Illicit Drug and Alcohol Use Among the College Students

May 31, 2011January 6, 2014 - by Dylan Thurston

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) included 9 categories of illicit drugs and 4 categories of prescription drugs. Illicit drugs are marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants and the prescription drugs are pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. Illicit Drug Use: The rate of illicit use among the full time college students in 2009 was similar to the rate among part time college students, students in other grades or types of institutions. …

Society

Illicit Drug Use Among the American Adults

May 30, 2011June 1, 2011 - by Dylan Thurston

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) included 9 categories of illicit drugs which includes use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants and the non medical use of prescription type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. This research is funded by Monitoring The Future (MFT) group. For the young adults aged 18 to 25, the rates of use of the illicit drugs in 2009 was higher by 21.2 percent than the illicit …

Home-and-living

Negative Consequences of Drug Addiction On Society and Economy

May 24, 2011 - by Dylan Thurston

Drug abusing not only effects the individuals who are abusing drugs but it also effects their families and friends, various businesses, and government resources. Drug abuse can also cause ill health, sickness and ultimately death of the persons who are addicted to the drugs. Drug abuse may cause contraction of needle borne illnesses including hepatitis and HIV/AIDS through injection drug use. Social Consequences: NSDUH data indicate that in 2004 over 3.5 million individuals aged 18 …

Business

G.M. Will Accelerate Chevrolet’s Malibu Production

May 12, 2011December 16, 2013 - by Gavin Moodie

The manufacturing of the 2013 Malibu will begin in January 2012 and the cars will reach the dealers sooner than expected. Malibu will be introduced to the public on Chevrolet’s Face book page and at the Shanghai Auto Show. The car will be introduced at the New York Auto show. G.M. has already indicated that it will be using the same platform as Buick Regal for the production of Malibu and this car will be …

Business

Lexus Aims for Lifting its Brand in Europe with CT200h

May 11, 2011December 16, 2013 - by Gavin Moodie

European car market is dominated by the German automakers and the Lexus wants to step up in volume with a new entry hybrid model, the CT200h. German car makers like BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz each reached annual sales of 600,000 units in 2010 where the sales of Lexus were under 17,000. But the Lexus did well in the North American auto market. If a company is looking at the European premium car marketplace, it …

Business

eMarketer Forecasts US Online Ad Spends to Reach $31 billion in 2011

May 10, 2011August 17, 2017 - by Jayden Attard

Technology has been advancing day by day easing the daily life activities. With the use of Internet, there has been an increased growth of businesses throughout the world. Advertising is considered to be one of the most important tools promoting business services and helps in its success and growth. In today’s world of technology, online advertising is the effective marketing tool used worldwide. In the US, firms are busy in increasing their online ad spends. …

Business

Renault to Launch Duster Soon in India

May 10, 2011May 9, 2011 - by Gavin Moodie

Product launches and continuous innovation in the the automobiles has become common affair in India and these activities are actually keeping the Indian auto market afresh. There are many foreign players who are operating in the luxury car segment in India. And one of the emerging auto makers of the Indian market is Renault, a France based automaker. This company is looking to brings its Duster which is a SUV in to the Indian market. …

Business

Harley Davidson Launches New Model in India

May 9, 2011March 23, 2018 - by Gavin Moodie - 1 Comment

Harley Davidson launched a new model called Forty Eight in India and with this launch Harley Davidson offers a motorcycle that promises riders a raw and radical ride as this bike brings brawn and chiseled custom with power and performance. Company also announced that this model will be available in all the Harley Davidson dealerships across the country in addition to the existing model line up of 2011. Company currently offers 14 models in India …