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Rubio blames Obama policies for slow job growth during Marco visit Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:08PMMarco Rubio, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, spent the majority of his hour-long visit to the Marco Island Historical Society this afternoon talking about the economy.
ON THE MOVE Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:07PMWells College announced that Robert J. Ellis will direct its center for business and entrepreneurship in the liberal arts. The center is the college's newest academic addition, and is the first step toward the college adding a dedicated business major.
Paso Robles tradition continues with cattle drive Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:27AMCorral ‘em up – cowboys herd cattle down Union Road near Viborg Sand & Gravel on Wednesday, July 21. Also pictured, onlookers take pictures on Union Road last Wednesday of the California Mid-State Fair Cattle Drive.
Where are They Now? Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:01AMAaron Patzer , the founder of Mint.com (2008), sold his company to Intuit for $170 million and has been ensconced as Vice President and General Manager of Intuit Personal Finance Group. But he hasn't forgotten his entrepreneurial roots. He's using that stack of cash from Intuit to make some angel investments of his own, including a stake in Jack Abraham's Milo.com, which is on this year's list ...
BDC Board approves updated Economic Development Strategy Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:41AMAn updated Economic Development Strategy was approved during a meeting of the Bartlesville Development Corporation Board of Directors on Thursday morning.
Council approves new ‘bark park’ Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:33AMToledo is going to the dogs, or rather for the dogs.
Leadership Sikeston graduates first class Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:28AMSIKESTON -- Although a big part of the workforce in Sikeston was born and raised in the community, they don't know the inner workings of the city and its industry.
Atrenta Inc. Receives 2010 Best of San Jose Award Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:00AMNEW YORK----For the second consecutive year, Atrenta Inc. has been selected for the 2010 Best of San Jose Award in the Electronic Design Automation category by the U.S. Commerce Association .
The Korean War - By Bruce Cumings Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:47PM“On the very day that President Barack Obama fielded a student’s question in Moscow about whether a new Korean War was in the offing (July 7, 2009), the papers were filled with commentary on the death of Robert Strange McNamara.”
Forex remittances information-sharing: FBR asks SBP to devise mechanism Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:23PMISLAMABAD (July 22 2010): The Federal Board of Revenue has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to chalk out an effective mechanism for sharing forex remittance information among the customs department and the banks through electronic data interchange system.
Tax-free holiday around the corner Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:24PMThe annual sales tax holiday will be Aug. 6-8, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of state sales tax.
June exports hit record Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:38PMEncouraged by the record-high $18.04 billion worth of exports in June, the Commerce Ministry has increased its export growth target this year to 19% from 14% earlier, according to minister Porntiva Nakasai.
Netflix Announces Q2 2010 Financial Results Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:05PMNetflix, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Outdoor fun is good for kids and the planet Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:10PMWhen I was growing up in London, Ontario, in the early 1950s, back doors would flap open between 5:30 and 6 p.m., and parents would call Johnny or Mary to come home for dinner.
'Bye Bye Birdie' shows this weekend Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:56AMThe teen chorus in M-ACT's production of "Bye Bye Birdie" poses for a photo during Monday night's dress rehearsal. There are three performances in Marysville this weekend.
Science Matters: Outdoor fun is good for kids and the planet Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:28AMWhen I was growing up in London, Ont., in the early 1950s, back doors would flap open between 5:30 and 6 p.m., and parents would call Johnny or Mary to come home for dinner. We’d be out playing in the park, empty lot, or nearby ditch or creek.
People who filed official fishing protests speak Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:15AMTwo people have come forward to refute Best Chance Too’s comments to the Ludington Daily News that appeared in Tuesday’s paper and the Ludington and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce said the investigation into Sunday’s Offshore Classic pro division standings is not over.
Sing along if you support the police Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:27AMHERE'S A THOUGHT: With apologies to John Lennon, authorities who encounter protesters, like they did during the G20 Summit, from now on should borrow a line for the former Beatle's 1969 song – Give Peace a Chance.[...]
FTC, OECD Announce New Policymaking Guide To Help Consumer and Regulatory Authorities Around the World Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:23AMFTC Hosts Roundtable Discussion Featuring U.S. Ambassador to OECD
Foreign execs grow impatient with China Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:05AMChina's growing importance to companies' bottom lines has led foreign firms to complain more openly about what they say are unfair business policies and market restrictions, experts say.
When Thinking Mobile, Think Inside Vs. Outside Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:00PMRetail Realities: What Works Inside a Store May Fall Flat Once You Step Outside
Businesses targeted for ID theft through state's website Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:33PMDENVER - Authorities warned on Thursday that hundreds of thousands of Colorado businesses are at risk for corporate identity theft. This comes after criminals hacked into the Secretary of State's website.
Pollock limit hike gets mixed review Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:21PMThe federal Secretary of Commerce has officially approved a six-fold increase in the catch limit of pollock — a key stock and staple of the New England fishery.
Google's 2Q Earnings Rise, But Miss Target Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 7:12PMThe letdown announced Thursday stemmed from Google's expanding payroll and a run-up in the U.S. dollar that has been driven by fears that the euro will crumble if governments in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy default on their perilously high debts.
Google's Earnings Miss Analysts' Target Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:34PMGoogle's 2Q earnings rise 24 pct, but miss target
Google's 2Q earnings rise 24 pct, but miss target Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:27PM(AP:SAN FRANCISCO) Google Inc.'s second-quarter earnings missed analysts' target as higher expenses and the fallout from the European debt crisis dragged down the Internet search leader.
Google's 2Q earnings rise 24 pct, but miss target Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:27PMGoogle's 2Q earnings increase 24 pct, but stock falls amid rising expense, European worries
Lebanon tax committee speeds up change Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:14PMLebanon County employers will have a year to adjust to new state mandates involving earned income tax collection.
Twitter, Twitter, Little Stars Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:06PMAs customers make or break brands online, companies rush to hire social media directors…and figure out what they do
Central Bank warms up for cash chase Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:06PMCalcutta, July 15: The Central Bank of India will require Rs 2,500 crore additional tier-I capital to maintain a 25 per cent growth in advances. The bank plans to raise this amount through equity capital and reserves.
Hey, Congress! Google Could Have Sniffed Your Wi-Fi Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 8:20AMConsumer Watchdog sniffed the open, unencrypted Wi-Fi at the residence of Rep. Jane Harman, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. The group is attempting to encourage congressional scrutiny of Google's Wi-Fi sniffing.
Sounds and Sights Festival set for July 29 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:15AMWeekends start on Thursdays in Chelsea, where the popular Sounds and Sights on Thursday nights entertainment series has been fine-tuning the art of the summer party since 2003.
House arrest is ordered for sex offender Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 2:28AMA 46-year-old convicted child sex offender who violated his probation by taking his family to see the movie "Toy Story 3" at a Livingston County theater has been ordered to serve 90 days' house arrest, the Associated Press reported Friday.
Local law enforcement offices looking into Ashley Furniture Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:15AMCHICO — The Butte County District Attorney's office and Chico Police Department are looking into complaints about Ashley Furniture in Chico.
Community Calendar Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 10:43PMVFW donation dinner -- 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 10054, Homestead Road, $6. Open to the public. Prayer meeting -- 5:30 p.m., Victory Christian Center, Highway 160 and Winery Road.
State warns seniors of rebate scam Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:56PMThe New York State Insurance Department issued a warning this week to senior citizens to be on the lookout for fraud as they begin to receive their $250 rebates for Medicare Part D prescription drug costs under the new federal health care reforms.
Parole officer, charged with shakedown, on house arrest Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:21PMA state parole officer charged Thursday with attempting to shake down a client will be allowed to return to his North Huntingdon home.
Brad Flory column: The computer age makes it all too easy to make a mistake based on nostalgia Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:09PMNext time you wake up in shock over memories from the night before, do what I do.Blame the computer age.This scapegoat came in handy a few weeks ago, when my behavior turned strange over a television broadcast of a 2007...
2000-2010 Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET) / OrbitalPay, LLC Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:22PMCYPRESS, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Electronic Technology, Inc. (GET)- a premier credit card processor and sister company of OrbitalPay, LLC- celebrated its 10th birthday on June 1st, 2010. A decade ago, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Steven H. Bryson had a vision for a new company that held itself to the highest standard of excellence through its ability to provide merchants ...
EXTOL Earns AS2 Interoperability Certification from Drummond Group Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:08AMPOTTSVILLE, Pa., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- EXTOL International, the mid-market-focused B2B integration solution provider, announced today that EXTOL Secure 5.4 has been certified AS2 Interoperable (AS21Q10) by Drummond Group. The certification ensures compatibility between companies conducting business-to-business (B2B) commerce across the supply chain. EXTOL Secure is a standards-compliant ...
Rabobank's Use of Corillian Online from Fiserv Leads to Celent Model Bank Recognition Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:00AMBROOKFIELD, Wis.----Fiserv, Inc. , the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that Rabobank, N.A. has been recognized as a Celent Model Bank for their integration of online banking and bill payment through Corillian® Online from Fiserv.
EXTOL Earns AS2 Interoperability Certification from Drummond Group Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:00AMEXTOL International, the mid-market-focused B2B integration solution provider, announced today that EXTOL Secure 5.4 has been certified AS2 Interoperable by Drummond Group. The certification ensures compatibility between companies conducting business-to-business commerce across the supply chain.
Synacor Names IT Industry Veteran Peter Lee, Vice President of Information Technology Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:00AMSynacor, a market leader building and operating personalized homepages for high-speed Internet service providers, today announced that industry veteran Peter Lee has been named Vice President of Information Technology.
DocuSign Leads Coalition to Secure Congressional Resolutions Designating June 30 as "National ESIGN Day" Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 4:00AMU.S. House and Senate Acknowledge the Importance of eSignatures in Today’s Dynamic Business World on 10th Anniversary of Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN)
BizArk Carries out Summer Promotion of Digital Cameras on aigostyle.com Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:35AMSummer is a great time for sales promotions. BizArk, an e-commerce solutions provider, is conducting a summer promotion on its digital products online store aigostyle.com, an online sales agent of aigo that is operated by BizArk.
Sign task force presents work to City Council Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:29AMSigns large and small — from large electronic signs to small garage sale signs — were addressed in the city’s Sign Ordinance Advisory Task Force’s recommendations, presented to City Council at last Wednesday’s meeting.
Job Seekers Check Out New Cambria Co. Manufacturer Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:44AMPotential employees had a chance Tuesday to learn more about a Norwegian company that is opening a manufacturing and repair business in the Johnstown area.
Ghana is set to transform management of intellectual property rights Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:57AMAccra, July 6, GNA - Ghana on Tuesday set out structural indicators for modernisation of the country's Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regime in conformity with international best practices.
Company Offers Free Sales Tax System for E-tailers Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:45AMThe Federal Tax Authority, a private company that aims to make it easy for online merchants to collect sales tax, has launched TaxCloud, a free sales tax calculation and remittance service.
Research and Markets: The 2010 US Retail Business Market Research Handbook - Most Comprehensive Reference Source with ... Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 9:45AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The 2010 Retail Business Market Research Handbook" report to their offering.