Workers, the wildlife rescue team join the cleaning of accidental oil spills in the Montana - CNN International

Leakage of crude oil in RiverHigh of Yellowstone waters and a fast current helped to rupture of a spillExxon of oil, said about 750 to 1,000 barrels of oil spilled in the spill YellowstoneThe occurred when a pipeline ruptured near BillingsCleanup efforts were hampered by flooding

(CNN) - dozens more workers Monday joined the effort to clean up a spill of oil spilled hundreds of barrels of crude oil in the Yellowstone River in Montana over the weekend, ExxonMobil said.

ExxonMobil said between (32 to 42 000 gallons) of 750 to 1,000 barrels of oil escaped late Friday when a pipeline broke under the River near Billings. Some of the oil has washed ashore or trained tailing "Milky Brown" in the vortices, Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike said Linder River.

High water and a fast current helped to break up the spill, said local officials.

But clean-up effort has been hampered by flooding that made more difficult to detect and clean up the oil, said Linder and Duane Winslow, County emergency services Director. The Yellowstone was running above flood on the weekend scene, radical brush and logs dans River and had a 5 - to 7 - mph current Sunday.

"It is too dangerous to do anything on the River, to extinguish any boats or anything, said Winslow." So people will work from the shores rather that out in the middle of the River. »

About 80 people are expected Monday to join the 120 working to contain the oil spill, ExxonMobil said in a statement released late Sunday on its Web site. Clean-up crews use absorbent to absorb oil boom to isolate oil which brought together adjacent to the river and vacuum trucks and tankers to pick up and dispose of the oil, he said.

The spill was discovered late Friday night near Laurel, West of Billings and approximately 100 miles from Yellowstone National Park. The pipeline feeds an ExxonMobil Billings refinery, and the company said it had cut the line a few minutes.

"We will remain with the clean-up until it is complete, and we sincerely apologize to the people of Montana for any inconvenience that the incident is the creation," Gary Pruessing, President of ExxonMobil's pipeline subsidiary, said in a release issued Sunday.

There is no case of wildlife in danger by the spill, Tim Thennis, who heads the response for the Agency's emergency disaster in Montana, said Sunday.

Worker rescue with the International Bird Rescue also had to join the efforts of cleaning Monday, said ExxonMobil.

Montana Audubon Conservation Education and Yellowstone Valley Audubon Center have offered to provide facilities and wildlife recovery services, he said.

The spill has forced the evacuation more of 200 nearby residents after it was discovered Friday night, but they were allowed to return Saturday morning. Laurel Lloyd Webber farmer said the spill left a smell "quite heavy" oil suspended over the area Friday night as he and his wife left their home.

"We went to the Perkins Billings drinking coffee for two or three hours, then returned," said Webber, who lives on a kilometre from the River.

ExxonMobil said that received more than 70 calls to its line of Community claims. ExxonMobil does not say if these calls were of the individual claims or that the claims were made.

The Yellowstone is one of the tributaries of the Missouri River, where it joins the neighbour of North Dakota. Thennis said State agencies, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and ExxonMobil are working together to clean up the spill. CNN Matt Smith, Joe Sutton and Chelsea j. Carter contributed to this report.

Renault said target (AFP) international spy ring

PARIS (AFP) - a French manufacturer Renault boss said Saturday, the company had taken to target by a network of international espionage but contended that have lost any major secret case which saw hanging executives.

Meanwhile, the French Government has refused to confirm reports that three managers were providing details of electric cars the company in China.

Renault number two Patrick Pelata told Le Monde on Saturday every day that the investigation which led to suspensions concluded that the manufacturer was confronted with "a system organized collection of economic, technological and strategic information to foreign interests".

"Renault is victim of an organised international network" managed by "professional", Pelata said.

But he said that "no nugget of information technology or strategic, including nearly 200 patents registered or about to be saved, has filtered".

Research on a new generation of battery program also was not, Pelata said, adding that electric vehicle development program would be operated as expected.

But he admitted that details the design and cost of vehicles may have been disclosed.

"This is serious but less if the damage concerned technology", he said.

Pelata confirmed that Renault would take legal action and managers of three would be the purpose of preparation prior to being sacked interviews.

A lawyer for one of those suspended, Mathieu Tenenbaum, administrator of the program of electric vehicles of Renault, spoke Friday, saying that his client was "stunned" by the move.

He said Tenenbaum was made to leave Monday "no explanation but..." "We know what you did, you may also admit,"lawyer, Thibault de Montbrial, told AFP in a statement.".

"He does not understand what is happening to him,", added Montbrial. "He is stunned by the accusations of espionage and hope that the explanations, he expects will be given to him as soon as possible.

Pelata no fingers at any country linked to espionage and Minister of industry, Eric Besson denied Saturday confirmed Informes as Renault and the French secret services suspected Chinese involvement.

"At this stage, I can say that only an inquiry could do", he told radio Europe 1.

Weekly news magazine Le Point, said Friday that the secrets stolen included details on how to build batteries for electric vehicles.

A French automotive subcontractor was acting as an intermediary with Chinese buyers, development reported on its website, while Le Monde said the system put in place is "highly sophisticated".

Said daily dummy companies had been put in place and open foreign bank in which the large sums of money were regularly paid.

Renault and its Japanese partner Nissan have staked their future electric vehicles plan to launch several models by 2014 to meet the demands of rapidly rising for more environmentally friendly methods of transport environment.

They have invested 4 billion euros ($5.2 billion) in the program.

Suspensions are the latest in a series of shocks for the automotive sector industrial espionage strategically important success of the France, which employs 10% of the French strength together.

Michelin tire manufacturer and Valeo automotive parts manufacturer were targets of espionage.

Besson said Thursday, the country has been the target of "economic war" and for companies that receive State research and development to strengthen their protection against espionage.

The French Government to own Renault and has even a 15 percent stake in society, which makes trucks, buses and agricultural vehicles so that the cars and vans.

Southwest will switch to buy larger aircraft able to fly Boeing jet international (Star Tribune)

Southwest Airlines Co. is getting new, most large aircraft which could pave the way for the carrier of all interior to offer international flights.

CEO Gary Kelly said Wednesday that Southwest is going to change an order with Boeing Co. and 20 new aircraft 737-800 in March 2012.

These aircraft have 175 seats, 38 more than the largest aircraft in the current fleet of the Southwest, which means potentially more income per flight.

The company plans to add the international service when it completes the purchase of AirTran Airways, flies in the Mexico and the Caribbean. It could always use the AirTran for these flights aircraft.

Kelly said during a speech in New York that Southwest could use 737-800 in airports in the Northeast. But he said that it could also be used to fly to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico Caribbean - destinations which-South-West reservation now.

Southwest notified replace orders 737 - Boeing were sufficient to those he had put him to the 737-700. Kelly said that Southwest would retire older that she gets new aircraft and do plan to expand its fleet.

The airline did not disclose the financial terms of the switch, but the biggest aircraft is more expensive. Lists the average price of a Boeing 737-800 80.8 million, compared to the 737-700 $ 67.9 million. However, manufacturers regularly give discounts to good customers.

Southwest operates a fleet of more than 400 different models the 737 one aisle. It is a stream of short to medium-range Boeing has started to produce the end of the 1960s and has been updated several times since.

Since the dependence on aircraft type has been regarded as resistance to the Southwest because they keep simple things. It is less expensive form pilots and mechanics to work on a single aircraft type.

Southwest pilots and flight attendants unions approved the largest purchase plan. This may mean more jobs because an additional flight attendant is required on the flights of the 737-800.

Based in Dallas, Southwest carries u.s. passengers than any other airline, although it ranked behind the handset United States continental, as well as Delta and American in traffic. Other carriers all operating international flights.

Southwest shares fell 28 cents, or 2.2 percent, to close at $12.60

CAI International Inc. - value (Zacks)

You want to know how the global economy is doing? Examine the trade. CAI international, Inc. (CAP - report snapshot) is trading at just 12.2 x estimates before even container utilization rates continue at a historically high level.

CAI international has a direct link to the world of international trade. It manages and leases of intermodal containers in 10 countries around the world. The company has a fleet of 799,500 TEU.CAI international surprised by 11.4% in the third quarterNovember 2, CAI international results for the third quarter and surprised on the consensus of Zacks by 4 cents. Earnings per share was 39 cents to 35 cents.It consensus was the third surprise in the last 4 quarters. There is only a miss estimates since the dark days of 2008. Revenues increased 27.4% to $ 15.7 million in the year 20.1 million ago quarter.Total third quarter revenue 2010 was 20.1 million, compared to 15.7 million for the third quarter of 2009. Income rental jumped 23% during the quarter quarter. Use was close to 100% to 98.1%, up to 95.1% in the second quarter of 2010. Peer TAL International (TAL - instant report) has also seen that a 98.1% in the third quarter.CAI utilization rate also saw continued strength in the fourth quarter as a month in the neighbourhood, at the end of October, utilization rates continued to be 98.1%. Once again, it is similar to what CAL also said in the fourth quarter.Containers are hotAs international TAL CAI is adding of new containers to meet demand. It took delivery of 40,500 TEUS in the third quarter and in July 2010 23 000 EVP of older units purchased. The company has also transferred EVP approximately 25,500 older containers 2 Asia.On investor funds on 6 December, the company announced that he was a public offer of 2.7 million shares of stock for a total value of $ 30 million. The product is going to fund capital and other general purposes, including the more investment in containers.Outlook to 2011 remains strongService industry research predicts international trade would increase by 10% in 2011. Given the already high rate of use, combined with the growth of trade, ILA expects this container application continue to be strong in 2011.CAI expects fourth quarter revenues continue to grow in the third quarter.Zacks Consensus budget rise in 2010 and 2011Analysts are bullish on months of 2010 and opportunities to enter the 2010 Zacks Consensus 2011.The jumped $4 cents to 1.43 per share on the last month.Analysts if expected gains 80.6% growth in CAI 2010.They expect the same for 2011, with Zacks Consensus 2011 climbing to $1.93 $1.88 for the month. This would be the 35.1% earnings growth.Value shares of the CAIEven with the stock in suddenly off the coast of its bottom of recession shares have always attractive valuations.Along with his report value P/E, CAI has a price-to-book only 1.9, which is well worth stock.It Beach also has a beautiful return on equity (re) of 13.9%, well above its peers to 6.1%.Unlike peers TAL, however, CAI does not pay any dividend.Tracey Ryniec is Zacks.com stock strategist. It is also the editor in charge of the Zacks value Trader market-beating service. You can follow his twitter.com/traceyryniec.Free Zacks Stock includes analysis of Zacks recommendation long-term and target PriceRead/post comments (0) | Recommended article (0) posting of comments...

Asian shares posts Muted Gains in the middle of the guarantor of China (International Herald Tribune)

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LONDON (AP) - the global markets traded in narrow beaches Tuesday as investors awaited major sales figures retail in the United States at the last meeting of the Federal Reserve policy.

The dollar has remained under pressure after a warning of a lead agency rating credit that they could have a negative view on its triple-A rating if it is not a handle on its borrowing over the next two years.

In Europe, the action of Colombia British FTSE 100 index has been 7.13 points, or 0.1% of 5,853.62, while Germany DAX fell 3 38 points, or 0.1% of 7,026.01. CAC-40 in France was higher at 3,894.24 less than 2 points.

Wall Street was ready for an apartment suite too modest gains - Monday opening future Dow have 3 points to 11,363 while 500 to the wider term standard & Poor increased 1.5 1,237.70 checkpoint. Monday, S & P was a new record for its fourth straight fence 1,240.46, 2010 high.

How the United States performs well likely hinge on what the Fed said in his statement to the meeting.

Although the actual meeting should not give much, with interest rates and the quantitative easing program to expand the supply of currency left unchanged, the statement accompanying is closely evaluated for any change of tone. Despite the low agricultural wage data us November U.S. economic newsflow generally surprised on the rise since the US Federal Reserve announced a $ 600 billion extension policy purchase of financial assets in the hope that banks start lending again.

"Nuances - developed in - and on - interpreted because they are often - instruction will be combed through with the usual fine toothcomb,"said Marc Ostwald, the monument of the securities market strategist.""

Most analysts believe that the Fed will probably acknowledge the tone recent enhancement in immediate prospects and the United States data seems a little pink, since President Barack Obama agreed to compromise with Republicans to extend reductions in taxes on-to-expire for all Americans.

Although compromise tax increased the prospects for growth in the short term in the u.s., there are concerns about the impact on public finances.

"Focusing on deficit threatens to be introduced sharply focus Moody announcement that tax relief could put triple with United States status at risk," said Jane Foley, Rabobank International senior currency strategist.

The dollar has been under pressure, dropping more Tuesday. Late morning time in London, the dollar was down 0.6% at 82.95 Yen while the euro was 0.5% higher closes on $1.3455.

The euro continues to be supported by a first easing of tension in Europe debt crisis. Which was partly fuelled by the confirmation that the European Central Bank has intensified its procurement liaison for the past two weeks.

Monday figures shows that the rate of the ECB purchased around State bonds n euro2.7 billion in the week ending December 10. This is the biggest weekly purchase since July and euro1.97 billion a week earlier.

Buying bonds for vulnerable countries such as the Greece Ireland, Spain, the Portugal ECB stabilizes their prices and yields or interest rates. These levels indicate how a Government would have to pay if it were to raise funds in the debt markets.

Before the Fed investor reporting will be information retail United States November to digest. Market consensus is that rose to retail a monthly 0.6% in the month.

"Failed to restore has the potential to shake the confidence of investors, said Ben Critchley, an experienced trader IG index sales."

The figures are particularly important because they shine a light on the State of consumption to United States, a key engine of growth. Retail U.S. spending accounts about 70 percent of the largest economy in the world.

Figures during the European session does not have much of an impact of market. Lower than expected growth of industrial production of 0.7% in the zone euro in October was largely offset by a German investor strong enough sense of l'Institut de recherche ZEW survey. The index is passed for the first time after six straight slides to 4.3 percentage points in December 1.8 in November.

Investors are also kept a closely monitored developments in China after the shown numbers recently the country's inflation rate surged to 5.1% in November to higher feed costs and utilities. Financial markets require a further increase in interest rates if maps on one earlier in the month of October.

Earlier in Asia, Hong Kong Hang Seng rose by 0.5% 23,431.19 and reference index composed of Shanghai gained 0.1% 2,927.08 China.

Nikkei 225 stock average of 0.2 per cent to 10,316.77, then that S & P/ASX 200 added Japan Australia advanced 4,766.90 of 0.2 per cent.

Reference crude for January delivery decreased $ 9 cents at 88.52 barrel in electronic commerce on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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AP Business Writer Kelly Olsen in Seoul, South Korea contributed to this report.

Piracy fight stops the music Blogs (International Herald Tribune)

"At first I thought it was hackers," said Mr. Hofman. But a few hours notice ascended the site saying that its domain name had been seized by the immigration unit United States and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security; This is one of the dozens of sites, accused of infringement of copyright and the sale of counterfeit products.

But Mr. Hofman, a long Aboriginal ruissèle in his beginning in the 1930s who worked previously for a major label, do not think himself as a pirate.

OnSmash.com and the handful of other blogs music closed by Government post brand new songs and videos without a licence, but much of this material is often leak their managers, music labels, and even the artists themselves.

Consequently, these sites have a complex symbiosis with the music industry. While the Recording Industry Association of America wants to shut down their, labels - particularly in hip-hop circles - rank uses them as a marketing tool and the sale of advertising.

"Joe q. public"leak"sounds like a bad word," Mr. Hofman said in an interview with a pizzeria on the Lower East Side, his lawyer at his side. "" "" But if you've never been to a label marketing meeting, "Hey, can you escape to blogs? Leakage is now a verb marketing.

In addition to OnSmash.com sites music close included Dajaz1.com RapGodFathers.com and rmx4u.com; another torrent - finder .com, is a search engine for users of BitTorrent, a file sharing system that can be used for any data type.

Weekend action of grace - most of the 82 sites involved seizures have been closed to sell imitation bags in hand, sunglasses and other goods - were made without warning. Internet as the Electronic Frontier Foundation advocacy groups have expressed alarm on the precedent that could set the action.

December 6, Victoria a. Espinel, Coordinator of the intellectual property of implementation of the White House, said that several judgments could expect soon the Government pursues "pirates and counterfeiters."

Some people more surprised by the judgments are the industry's music itself.

"My artists and industry have any issues with most of these sites, said Corey Smyth, a manager of rappers and producers such as Lil Jon and Talib Kweli." When you try something to do, it is where children go. »

For artists, which deals with the most recent leak blogs are not always beneficial, is not always clear where leak originated. Fabolous, a Brooklyn rapper label Def Jam, who has worked with OnSmash.com, said competition between blogs had resulted in a disorder in which auditors messaging for artists and producers had pirated for any extracts of new music that might attract readers.

"This is a double edged sword" said Fabolous. "It's a big, big promotional tool for all that you try out for the masses." But on the other hand, it is a bit of piracy, because sometimes it is not always what is given - there are some things that are taken. »

More than a decade since the advent of Napster, large file sharing service labels still struggle to reconcile the promise and the threat of digital music.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not explained how he selected sites that deal with downloadable music, but a spokesman for the Recording Industry association of America, which represents the major music labels stated that he had worked with ICE and other federal agencies in the identification of the infringing sites.

"Sites and services identify us are blatant federal law of copyright, illegally offering songs from the artists or pre-release infringement contained non-commercially available online or in any store," said the spokesman of Group business, Jonathan Lamy.

M. Hofman, who began his career working in new media and marketing departments of a label main (he wouldn't say which), enjoys easy access to artists and labels. His site regularly organized showcase concerts in clubs in New York and was decorated with artist shout-outs. Miami rapper Rick Ross, in his recent album top 10 "Teflon Don" liner notes thank OnSmash.com to mention his own record company.

"I get nothing with open arms, receptions,", said Mr. Hofman, which is quite important in the world of music as Kanye West links on Twitter. "I fall more industry invites that I accept."

Mr. Hofman said tracks and videos were disclosed to his site regularly, adding that if he has received a letter to stop and abandon on material on its site is not permitted, it has taken.

Sites like OnSmash.com and Dajaz1.com had advertising, but their operators said that income was minimal. Dajaz1.com, operator called splash, he would not his real name), itself described in an interview as a married father of two Queens, who once worked in the industry of music.

"I am a regular Joe Schmo employment," he said. But a blog influential rap running has its privileges. "I'm on the phone with Busta Rhymes once every three or four days," said splash.

For the moment seized areas are in a legal vacuum. David Snead, a lawyer specializing in the case of the Internet that represents the owner of the torrent - finder .com, speculated that there may be 30 to 60 days of an order of seizure before it could. "The Government provides zero information to help us determine what he is being accused of", he said. "This is a black hole."

Some sites have resumed their assignments by simply moving to other areas: RapGodFathers.com now works on RapGodFathers.info and torrent - finder .com is now torrent - finder .info.

Mr. Hofman said he is "very nervous" about his situation legal but also puzzled.

"I see myself as a legitimate source of content online, and I have no reason to believe that I've never seen as otherwise." So what I do is so bad and covers damage to artist, then why is it retweeting stuff for two megacity? "Mr. Hofman said, referring to Kanye West. "He just not good for me."