HootSuite Updates iPhone App with User Requested Features, Translation and Localization

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jun 02 (MARKET WIRE) —
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In a release designed to enhance social media use for iPhone users in
many countries as well as help companies outreach to international
markets, HootSuite released localized versions of the popular social
media dashboard in Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and German along with
streamlining translation to/from 50+ languages.

Additionally, the release adds the abilities to comment on Facebook news
feeds, display conversations chronologically, forward Twitter updates by
email, and save links for future reading. All these features are designed
to make the social media experience more efficient and enjoyable.

Usability Refinements

Additions include nuanced tools designed to increase efficiency and
enjoyment for professionals and hobbyists using HootSuite on the go. Many
of the features were submitted by HootSuite’s enthusiastic users through
the feedback channel.

All the features are available in both the Lite (no cost) and Full ($2.99
USD) versions of HootSuite for iPhone.

Facebook Commenting – In addition to Pages and Profiles, add comments to
anything in which appears in the News Feed

Contextual Conversation – See the history behind messages to understand
the back-story before following up to replies

Persistent Placement – HootSuite returns users to the same place in the
stream after taking a phone call or using another app

Saved Draft – Users can finish writing a Twitter message later without
starting from scratch if interrupted or delayed

Future Reading – Save the contents of a link to read when convenient on
iPhone or web via the (free) Instapaper service

Forward by Email – Send along updates to non-Twitter-users to share
important info and keep colleagues up to date

Bump to Follow – Released a few weeks ago in the HootSuite labs, users
can follow one another with a hand gesture using the iPhone motion
sensing abilities

Translation and International Localization

In an industry-first, HootSuite is now available in fully localized
versions for Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese and German users who will now
see all interface elements in their chosen language. The localization is
a complementary follow-up to the translation tools announced on April
30th which help social media marketing professionals track brand mentions
and gauge customers sentiment in multiple languages.

Further, a single click now translates any Tweet to and from the phone’s
default language which allows both marketers and travellers to tap into
local news and conversation.

This translation and localization is another industry first for HootSuite
and is demonstrative of the Company’s commitment to international markets
which is further evidenced in CEO Ryan Holmes recent trip to Japan in
which he met with industry luminaries to discuss Twitter’s rapid growth
and innovative methods of using mobile devices.

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Mourinho’s passage to Real far from secured – Moratti

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho’s dream move to Real Madrid is far from a done deal, Inter president Massimo Moratti said on Tuesday.

Moratti said his club’s relationship with Mourinho was all but over following dinner between the pair on Monday but the Champions League and treble winners are not giving up the Portuguese easily.

Reports have said Inter want around 16 million euros ($19.55 million) in compensation from Real if they move for Mourinho given his deal finishes in 2012.

“No, what do you mean it’s done, it’s the opposite. We haven’t even started,” Moratti told reporters before being asked if Wednesday would be the decisive day.

“No, it will take a bit of time.”

Some Inter fans are upset with Mourinho for the timing of his comments wishing to leave amidst their stunning treble success and feel he has stolen the limelight from the team.

The club president had been quoted in the media as saying he had been “taken for a ride” by Mourinho but Moratti firmly denied saying any such thing.

“He achieved all the objectives he had to achieve. The annoying part will be now, the pain of finding someone new,” he said, adding there was no particular name in the frame.

Fulham’s ex-Inter boss Roy Hodgson, Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez and former Inter assistant coach Sinisa Mihajlovic, who surprisingly quit Catania on Monday, have all been linked with the Serie A champions.

(Writing by Mark Meadows; Editing by Ed Osmond; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)

Mourinho likely to join Real Madrid

London, May 23 (IANS) After guiding Inter Milan to a Champions League final win over Bayern Munich that sealed his second career Treble, Jose Mourinho admitted he was ‘more likely to leave than stay’ and is interested in joining Real Madrid.

The Portuguese became only the third coach to win Europe’s premier competition with two different clubs – he won it with Porto in 2004 – and now he wants to go one better.

‘I want to be the only coach to win the Champions League with three different clubs.’It’s more likely that I will leave rather than stay. The Champions League I won at Porto (2004) was my last game there and this time it will almost certainly be my last game for Inter. I want another challenge in my career,’ Mourinho was quoted as saying by Rai TV.

‘It’s not definite that I’ll go but I want new risks, new experiences, and now is the moment to decide.’

He also hinted that Real Madrid are willing to take him.

‘Great season, incredible season. But at this moment I have not many words to describe how I feel because it’s almost for sure that I will leave. Real Madrid is the only club that wants me. It is an enormous club, a club that wants the same as me; I want to win, I want to feel important, I want to keep winning.

‘My target now is to win another championship where I have never won it and another Champions League… And then I return to England,’ said Mourinho.

I don’t know if Mourinho is the right man to coach Real: Benitez

London, May 20 (ANI): Taking a dig at old rival Jose Mourinho, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has claimed he does not know if Inter Milan coach is the right man for Real Madrid.

Mourinho looks certain to replace Manuel Pellegrini as coach of Real Madrid after leading Inter Milan into Saturday’s Champions League final.

The Liverpool boss thinks Real Madrid could be committing a blunder if they think the Portuguese coach is the man to turn them into European kings again, The Sun reports.

“I know Mourinho has dreamed a lot of coaching Real Madrid, but I do not know if he is the right person to train Madrid,” The Sun quoted Benitez, as saying.

“Pellegrini has done a great job and deserves great respect because he’s still coach and it’s not pleasant to hear talk about who’s going to replace you,” he said.

Mourinho has admitted: “My only options are Madrid or Inter. To get me to leave this club after two years of incredible work, only Real Madrid could achieve that.

“If I go, I will move with a clear conscience having changed the club.” (ANI)

This may hurt a little, ‘the Dentist’ warns Portugal

North Korea’s Pak Doo-ik inflicted so much pain on Italy at the 1966 World Cup he is still referred to as “the Dentist”.

Now aged 68, Pak has urged the current North Korean side to dish out the same kind of punishment to Portugal, who ended the North’s fairytale adventure in England 44 years ago.

Pak’s goal gave North Korea a 1-0 win over the Italians in 1966, eliminating them from the tournament at the group stage.

In the quarter-finals, the North stormed to a 3-0 lead against Portugal before a Eusebio-inspired fightback earned the Portuguese a 5-3 win.

“To this day I feel disappointed about the game against Portugal in 1966,” Yonhap News agency quoted Pak as telling a Brazilian newspaper. “I want payback for that loss 44 years ago.”

North Korea are in Group G with Portugal, Ivory Coast and Brazil for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, and Pak believes they can once again cause an upset.

“I believe North Korea and Brazil will succeed in advancing to the last 16 at the World Cup in South Africa,” he said.

“North Korean soccer has come a long way and I believe we will advance to the second round.”

(Reporting by Jack Kim, writing by Peter Rutherford in Singapore; Editing by Greg Stutchbury; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)

Portugal sells 2 bln euros in bonds, demand strong

April 14 (Reuters) – The Portuguese Institute for Public
Credit Management (IGCP) sold the following two treasury bond
issues in an auction on Wednesday, placing 2 billion euros — at
the top end of its indicative offer range.

2021 BOND:

(Previous )
Auction date: 14/04/10 10/03/10
Maturity 15/06/21 15/04/21
Settlement date: 19/04/10 15/03/10
Avg. yield (pct) 4.340 4.171
Avg. price (pct) 103.72 97.19
Highest yield (pct) 4.355 4.191
Lowest yield (pct) 4.325 4.145
Tail 0.015 0.02
Total bids 1.880 bln 1.580 bln
Allotment 1.195 bln 990 mln
Bid-to-cover ratio 1.6 1.6
Outstanding after auction 4.195 bln 7.076 bln

2012 BOND:

(Previous)
Auction date: 14/04/10 08/04/09
Maturity 15/06/12 15/06/12
Settlement date: 19/04/10 15/04/09
Avg. yield (pct) 1.715 2.708
Avg. price (pct) 106.89 106.86
Highest yield (pct) 1.733 2.717
Lowest yield (pct) 1.674 2.685
Tail 0.018 0.009
Total bids 2.015 bln 2.635 bln
Allotment 805 mln 1.000 bln
Bid-to-cover ratio 2.5 2.6
Outstanding after auction 7.641 bln 6.836 bln

For more information about the auctions please click on
IGCP09.

(Reporting by Andrei Khalip and Axel Bugge)

Brilliant Gerrard should quit Reds for better prospects, says Man U’s Nani

London, Mar. 20 (ANI): Portuguese and Manchester United winger Nani has said that Steven Gerrard should be more ambitious and quit Liverpool for a better club.

The Sun quoted Nani, 23, as saying: “I do not know about the intentions of Steven Gerrard this summer but it is normal that a player with his quality desires to win titles and if this doesn”t happen in Liverpool he could think about leaving.”

In-form Nani, 23, says Gerrard will have nothing to celebrate tomorrow, either, with United ready to slap Liverpool back down after the Merseysiders” morale-boosting Europa League victory over Lille.

Nani said: “I bet we do not lose one match at Old Trafford until the end of season.”

Such is Nani”s confidence he can see United winning both Premier League and Champions League to complete a treble with the Carling Cup already in the bag. (ANI)

Ten-man Atletico beats Osasuna

A depleted Atletico Madrid side beat Osasuna 1-0 at home on Tuesday (AEDT) thanks to a late goal by Spanish midfielder Jose Manuel Jurado which helps keep its dreams of securing a place in the Champions League alive.

With 11 minutes remaining, the 23-year-old cut inside after a pass from Sergio “Kun” Aguero and curled the the ball into the top corner from outside the box.

Atletico packed its defence to fight off some late waves of Osasuna attacks to leave it just 10 points outside the Champions League qualifying places.

Atletico was reduced to 10 men after veteran Portuguese international Simao Sabrosa was sent off in the 57th minute for his second bookable offence – a foul on Osasuna defender Cesar Azpilicueta.

He had already been booked in the 19th minute for another foul on Osasuna’s Iranian midfielder Javad Nekounam before a home crowd of just over 38,000.

Atletico, which was held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sporting Lisbon last Thursday in the Europa League, is now in 10th place in La Liga, 10 points below fourth-place Sevilla and 31 points behind leaders and city rivals Real Madrid.

- AFP

Cristiano close to tears as hopes of playing World Cup diminishes

Copenhagen (Denmark), Sep 7(ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, who had broke millions of English hearts in the last World Cup and gave a wink after England striker Wayne Rooney was shown a red card for a tussle with Ricardo Carvalho, seemed close to tears at the end of a crucial game against Denmark in Copenhagen on Saturday.

FIFA World Player of the Year now fears that Portugal may not make it to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, as they are reeling fourth in their group, which is lead by Denmark.

Currently Portugal are seven points behind Denmark and need to finish at least second to stand any hope of qualifying.

Meanwhile, Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz is hopeful of a luck change and believes that they can still make it to the World Cup.

“We have to raise our heads and keep believing. The game is not over and while it lasts we have to believe. Portugal played very well and were very focused. We progressed in the game, always in control, but, once again, the merit did not follow who played better,” The Sun quoted Queiroz, as saying.

“Only one team could have won. We were not good in finishing matters, with opportunities with an empty net where we could not score,” he added.

Portugal’s hopes now reels on their games against Hungary and Malta, and then hope for favours elsewhere in the group. (ANI)

Deco dreams of Chelsea’s Euro glory

London, Aug.28 (ANI): Portuguese star Deco reckons Chelsea is in perfect shape to become European champions.

He is insisting that coach Carlo Ancelotti has a squad capable of playing any system the manager wants.

The Blues have switched between a diamond formation at home and a 4-3-2-1 system on their travels.

The Sun quoted Deco, 32, as saying: “We know Carlo played this diamond system in Milan many years and we have good players to play in this system. We have great midfielders and this system gives the option to play well.” (ANI)

Ronaldo’s loss can never be made up by Man U, says Lampard

London, Aug 21(ANI): Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has said that Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Manchester United has already given Chelsea an upper hand over the Red devils.

“It is very difficult to replace Ronaldo. I heard Alex Ferguson say that himself and I don’t think he will look to replace him. He will look to make the team strong as a whole by not having him. That is the only thing they can do,” The Sun quoted Lampard, as saying.
“That is probably one of our big plusses this year – we didn’t lose our big players,” he added.

The Premier League champions sold Ronaldo to Real Madrid for 80 million pounds this summer, and suffered an early title blow on Wednesday after losing 1-0 to Burnley.

The 31-year-old said that draws and loss against so early in the Premier League is completely unexpected from big teams like Man U.

“The league is probably closer now, which has been a bit of a natural thing over the past few years. In United’s case, you don’t want to draw the promoted teams so early in the season. They come out of the blocks to try and get some points,” Lampard said.

“The Burnley game wasn’t completely unexpected. I thought it might be a difficult game for them. We have now got a little bit of a lead over them and Liverpool. It is nice to get your noses in front,” he added. (ANI)

“Ronaldo can single-handedly turn a match”, claims Kaka

Madrid, July 12 (ANI): Real Madrid’s Kaka has welcomed Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo into the ‘Los Galacticos’ confident that Ronaldo can single-handedly turn a match around.

“Ronaldo’s signing was a surprise because it happened so fast. Any team needs a player who can decide a match, and he’s one of them,” The Daily Star quoted Kaka, as saying.

Kaka also remarked about his stature in the club, saying that he would not wear Zidane’s number five jersey, as it would be a huge responsibility for any of them to match what Zidane has done for Real Madrid over the years.

The Brazilian star also admitted that his transfer from Milan made sense and it would have been foolish if Milan had rejected Madrid’s offer.

“The credit crunch hit a lot of clubs in football and it was no different for Milan. It was the best thing for both sides for Milan to accept Real’s offer. Milan had never received such a large offer for a player and it would be crazy not to listen,” Kaka said.

“Milan and I always did things in agreement, from my arrival to my departure. I hope Real’s money will help Milan remain a competitive club,” he added. (ANI)

Sprint king Bolt gives Ronaldo tips on how to stay on his feet

London, July 8 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been given tips on how to stay on his feet by sprint king Usain Bolt.

The fastest man in the world struck up a friendship with Ronaldo after meeting the former Manchester United star at the club’s training ground in May.

According to The Sun, Bolt, a Red Devils fan, has been giving running advice to the world’s most expensive footballer.

Bolt said: “I explained that when he catches top speed he starts tipping over because he has a lot of back lift. So I said he has to run with his knees in front of him, then when he hits top speed he won’t topple over as he’ll continue at the same pace.”

Bolt admits he was disappointed to see Ronaldo quit Old Trafford for La Liga.

But he insists Michael Owen can spearhead the club’s pursuit of a record-breaking 19th league title next season. (ANI)

Ronaldo to sell three luxury cars for 195,000 pounds

London, July 8 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo is putting three of his luxury cars up for sale for 195,000 pounds.

According to The Sun, his close friends also believe that he plans to sell his four million pound mansion in Cheshire.

First up for grabs are his Bentley Continental GT Speed (114,950 pounds), Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Tiptronic S (69,995 pounds) and Mercedes C220CDI (10,795 pounds).

All three are being sold through Manchester-based dealer Vehicle Consulting and are on Auto Trader. (ANI)

Mom is Christiano Ronaldo’s No1 woman

London, July 8 (ANI): Although girls all over the world drool over Christiano Ronaldo, his mom remains to be the number one woman in his life.

Speaking of her relationship with the football ace, his mom Dolores Aveiro has revealed that she is the woman behind his phenomenal success.

The football ace, who was unveiled by Real Madrid last night in front of 80,000 fans, always turns to his mother for advice.

And Dolores is thrilled that her son, 24, has made the 80million pounds move to her favourite Real Madrid from Manchester United.

“Everything in his world is sunshine. I am so happy and proud. He’s delighted to be playing for Real Madrid and having lots of fun,” the Daily Star quoted her as saying.

The Portuguese winker even takes romantic advice from his mom, who gave him approval to let his hair down this summer with a bevy of beauties, including heiress Paris Hilton, 28.

“I encourage him to go out and meet different girls while he is young and single. He’s got to enjoy himself. But he is not a playboy, despite his image,” said Dolores.

A family friend has revealed how Dolores remains a huge influence on her son’s life.

“She is a very wise woman with a strong personality. Mother and son talk every day and every decision is made by both of them,” she said.

She added: “She is like the glue that keeps the family bonded. She’s even made sure that there’s no jeal­ousy towards Cristiano from his brothers and sisters. The whole family is very proud of him and wish him the all the best. He had a very humble upbringing and she went through a lot of difficulties to help her son achieve what he has.

She helped make him the superstar that he is today.” (ANI)

Real Madrid unveil Ronaldo in front of 80,000 fans

Madrid (Spain), July 7 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled as a Real Madrid player last night and nearly sparked off a riot.

According to The Sun, a staggering 80,000 fans crammed the Bernabeu to welcome Ronaldo following his world-record 80-million-pound move from Manchester United.

The ceremony, however, was abandoned midway when Ronaldo had to be whisked away as dozens of supporters ran on to the pitch.

Real Madrid security guards frantically tried to contain the invaders and there was panic for a few seconds.

Ronaldo, 24, was expected back on the stage before leaving with Real supremo Florentino Perez and honorary president Alfredo di Stefano.

Instead, scared guards, who decided not to take any risks as fans ran amok on the pitch and scuffles broke out with security staff, took him away. (ANI)

Ronaldo ‘dating girl who tried to sell virginity online’

London, July 6 (ANI): Soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo has found a new ladylove, who apparently tried to sell her virginity for one million euros in an online auction.

Wild model Raffaella Fico, 21, offered her body to the winner of a red-hot auction just eight months ago.

However, despite Raffaella’s past adventures, the soccer ace has now gone public with the Italian babe.

The Portuguese winker even introduced her to Elton John, 62, as his girlfriend after the singer’s Lisbon gig.

Saucy Raffaella, who has appeared in the Italian Big Brother, received an offer of 855,000 pounds for her virginity.

But she turned down the offer and her actions were branded a “cheap publicity stunt”.

“Ronaldo has got an eye for the ladies but could have finally bitten off more than he can chew with Raffaella,” the Daily Star quoted an insider as saying.

The source added: “Last night the babe refused to discuss her relationship with Ronaldo, saying: “I can’t talk about that.” (ANI)

Nani fears for Man U future

London, July 5 (ANI): Manchester United winger Nani wants boss Sir Alex Ferguson to give him assurances over his future – but he may not get them.

The Portuguese international, 22, is concerned about speculation he could be surplus to requirements. And he will sit down with Fergie during preseason training to find out exactly where he stands.

A United source said: “Nani believes his chance has come following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, but the rumours just won’t go away and he is looking for answers.”

Nani has struggled to live up to expectations since his 14 million pound move from Sporting Lisbon two seasons ago, News of the World reported.

Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid and Villarreal have both been linked with moves for the player.

Sir Alex still thinks Nani will come good but will not stand in his way if he is unhappy. He could even prove a valuable makeweight as the United boss pursues further attacking options.

The 18 million pounds arrival of winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan will have done little to ease Nani’s fears. (ANI)

Ronaldo faces police inquiry for kicking in teen girl’s car window

London, Jul 2 (ANI): Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a police probe after he lashed out and kicked in a teenage girl’s car window.

Ronaldo, 24, claims that he was protecting his mom when he kicked the car window that terrified 17-year-old Sara Pardal, who was filming his family heading to an Elton John concert, was sitting in.

The winger faces an inquiry for allegedly wounding and destroying property after Pardal, treated in hospital for cuts, complained to police in the Portuguese capital Lisbon.

“I regret what I did, but I can’t promise that I would not react in the same way again in the same circumstances,” the Daily Star quoted the defiant footie as saying.

“Because when my mother is involved it is very difficult for me to keep a calm state of mind,” he said.

Ronaldo, his mum Dolores, 54, his two sisters and pals were about to head to the gig when he spotted Pardal, believed to have been with a freelance photographer.

He leapt from his 200,000 pounds red Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, and smashed the window near the cowering teen, who claimed she was a fan of his.

“I was accompanied by my mother and he by a young woman who throughout our whole journey ostensibly and provocatively filmed all our movements,” Ronaldo said.

“This persecution caused my mother to be so disturbed and upset that I had to stop my car to try to convince them to leave us in peace,” he stated.

He further claimed that the photographer tried to sell a video of the incident to the firm representing him.

“We cannot make any comment whatsoever,” a police spokesman added on July 1. (ANI)

Ronaldo has a goodbye meal with Ferguson

London, July 2 (ANI): Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo made a flying visit to Manchester to say goodbye to his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The star striker, who is to formally join Spanish football club Real Madrid on Monday, flew into Manchester on a private jet from Portugal for a discreet meal at one of Sir Alex’s favourite restaurants in the swish Alderley Edge Hotel, just a few hundred yards from Ronaldo’s former home in Cheshire.

A source at the hotel said: “It was a low-key affair. Cristiano just wanted to say thanks for everything Sir Alex had done for him.”

Sir Alex paid a gushing tribute to the 24-year-old footballer following Monday’s meal.

He said: “Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world. He has been a major factor in the club’s success and everyone here wishes him well in his future.”

A club source said: “No one expected Cristiano to ever return to Manchester, except if Real Madrid play here.

“He’s instructed his people to clear out his home and sort out his cars,” The Mirror reported. (ANI)