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How remote employees can build community
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Employers are split on traits of texting generation
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe generation that grew up on text messaging, chatting and holding multiple conversations at once is growing up, and some be -More- Are You Managing Keywords to CTR Alone?5 Tips to Make You More Effective with Your Ad Dollars This complimentary guide and webinar cover: - How to manage large keyword lists - How to make profitable decisions using deep-funnel metrics - How to close the revenue gap with micro-conversions Download Now -
Air America turns to social sites to engage listeners
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTalk radio can use social media to increase its fan base and stay relevant in a Web-focused world, Air America Media's Jen Ne -More- -
The big re-tweet
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLike sharing great articles, ideas and resources on Twitter? -More- -
Honk brings social media to car buying
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmHonk is inviting users to bring along their friends when they go car shopping on its site. -More-
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Your spot at the high-stakes table
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEric Ries writes of parallels he has noticed between running a business and playing poker. -More- -
The 19 "smartest bloggers" for entrepreneurs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAbout 1.5 million blogs are launched each week, so how can an entrepreneur find the ones that really matter? -More- -
Father-son team profits off botanical blend
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAfter a diving accident left 98% of his body paralyzed, Francesco Clark found that he had also stopped sweating, leaving his -More- -
The stuffing that dreams are made of
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmMaxine Clark, founder of Build-a-Bear Workshop, says she was ready to strike out on her own after almost two decades working -More- -
How to find a committed (financial) relationship online
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSocial-media sites can act as virtual matchmakers for entrepreneurs and investors, but there are some rules for finding your -More-
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Man turns up alive at his own funeral
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA Brazilian bricklayer stunned friends and family by wandering into his own funeral. -More- Chief Operating Officer (COO) Neighborhood America -
Spending big bucks can stifle brainwaves
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPledging to spend large amounts of money on innovation efforts can actually make it harder for companies to achieve their goa -More- -
Fast-food giant aims for cultural overhaul
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmYum! -More- -
Financial firewall could tame mammoth banks
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhen banks get too big to fail, it's time to break them up, writes Nouriel Roubini. -More- -
How Steve Jobs turned corporate America upside down
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSteve Jobs, Apple's mercurial CEO, came back from career oblivion -- and survived two brushes with death -- to turn the busin -More-
- Smartbrief: Interactive Advertising Bureau
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Multicultural segment is place for minority job seekers to network
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmJeanette Guardiola, a freelance art director at a Hispanic shop in New York, recommends that minorities looking for work in m -More- -
IAB Ad Operations Summit: Nov. 16 in NYC
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmRegistration is now open for the IAB Ad Operations Summit. -More- -
Can Hollywood monetize online video?
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhile there have been some positive steps recently, the video industry remains slow to embrace innovative, commercially viabl -More- -
In-flight Web for the holidays, from eBay
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSome holiday travelers will enjoy free in-flight WiFi as part of a promotion from online auction house eBay and Delta Air Lin -More- -
Report: E-tail sales dropped 2% to $29.6B in Q3
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSales in the e-commerce segment in Q3 slipped 2% to $29.6 billion, compared to the same period in 2008, comScore is reporting -More-
- SmartBrief: CPA Letter Daily
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Transition to IFRS sparks debate
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California to begin CPA peer reviews next year
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA California law affecting CPAs includes a mandate for peer reviews. -More- -
Panel says U.S. guaranteed as much as $4.3 trillion in assets
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Congressional Oversight Panel said asset guarantees, as much as $4.3 trillion worth, by the Federal Reserve, the Treasury -More- -
Measure with home-buyer tax credit, e-filing rule clears Congress
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA bill to extend unemployment benefits and expand the home-buyer tax credit cleared Congress on Thursday. -More- -
Economists: High U.S. productivity might not create jobs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEconomists are encouraged by an annualized 9.5% spike in U.S. -More-
- SmartBrief: Financial Planning Digest
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From Tax Advisor to Wealth Manager: The Road Best Traveled -- Jan. 17, 2010
19 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmThis all-day pre-conference session at the 2010 AICPA Advanced PFP Conference will focus on how to integrate retirement (how -More- -
Policymakers consider taxing financial transactions
19 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Economic Policy Institute suggested taxing financial transactions, such as stock trades but not consumer transactions, to -More- -
Advisers seek new tools for retirement planning
19 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmAdvisers are seeking new tools and products that will enable them to expand their strategies for retirement-income planning, -More- -
Personal financial planner is ranked 3rd among jobs offering growth
19 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmA ranking of the 50 jobs in America offering the most growth potential placed personal financial planner in third place, acco -More- -
AICPA webinar: Accountants should emphasize estate-tax advantages
19 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmAccountants should make clients understand that the 2009 federal exemption for estate tax is the highest in history, speciali -More-
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Chevrolet to boost ad spending for trio of new models
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGeneral Motors division Chevrolet has gotten approval from the GM board for a major new campaign to promote its new model Cam -More- -
Multicultural segment is place for minority job seekers to network
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmJeanette Guardiola, a freelance art director at a Hispanic shop in New York, recommends that minorities looking for work in m -More- -
Commercial loudness standards get OK from ATSC membership
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNew technical standards for DTV commercial volume have been approved by the membership of the Advanced Television Systems Com -More- -
Three execs join Sapient Interactive team in Boston
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEric Healy, executive vice president, corporate development at Aegis, has been named vice president, marketing services, for -More- -
Google gives users a new look at themselves
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPeople with Google accounts can get a glimpse of the information collected about their online habits and activities across th -More-
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Advertising Hall of Achievement®
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmJoin us in celebrating this year's Advertising Hall of Achievement inductees on Tuesday, Nov. -More- -
Chevrolet to boost ad spending for trio of new models
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGeneral Motors division Chevrolet has gotten approval from the GM board for a major new campaign to promote its new model Cam -More- -
Could America default on its debts?
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIt's far from likely that America would stiff her creditors -- but it's no longer altogether unthinkable, writes Robert J. -More- -
In-flight Web for the holidays, from eBay
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSome holiday travelers will enjoy free in-flight WiFi as part of a promotion from online auction house eBay and Delta Air Lin -More- -
Why pro wrestling deserves your respect
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCorporate America should consider taking its cues from pro wrestling, writes Sam Ford. -More-
- Smartbrief: POPAI, The Global Association for Marketing at-Retail
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Haagen-Dazs launches campaign in Asian markets
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA radio, print and out-of-home campaign for Haagen-Dazs in Singapore, Malaysia and other key markets in Asia uses the tagline -More- -
Shoppers show discomfort with self-checkout lines
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmShoppers are self-conscious about using self-checkout systems if another person is watching, a study found. -More- -
7-Eleven markets private-label wines
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm7-Eleven launched Yosemite Road, a private-label value wine brand that will retail for about $4 and be released in the U.S. -More- -
Wanted: Brand Marketers and Retailers
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPOPAI is seeking brand marketers and retailers to act as judges for the 2010 POPAI OMA Competition. -More- -
Starbucks pushing growth through Via, Seattle's Best
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmStarbucks, which closed more than 900 stores and has taken other measures to cut costs, is hoping to spur growth by promoting -More-
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Federal agencies join forces to fight distracted driving
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission have formed a partnership against distracted drivi -More- -
Vehicle sales up in U.S. for Ford, GM, Toyota
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmFord, General Motors and Toyota proved last month that they can boost car sales in the U.S., even without the help of Cash fo -More- -
Car Care Council Women's Board announces 2009 Automotive Communications Award Winners
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Car Care Council Women's Board recently announced the winners of the 2009 Automotive Communications Awards. -More- -
SBA plans changes to program for disadvantaged companies
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Small Business Administration plans to make changes in the 8(a) Business Development Program, which helps disadvantaged f -More- -
Online marketing helps businesses grow faster
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA recent survey indicates that high-growth small businesses invest more in marketing and are making a bigger effort to market -More-
- Smartbrief: Aerospace Industries Association
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Mesa reevaluates after losing United contracts
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Textron, Raytheon, DRS recognized with industry safety awards
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTextron Inc. won two categories of the 2009 AIA Worker Safety Award, and DRS Technologies and Raytheon Co. -More- -
South African cancellation casts doubt on export future for A400M
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLong delays and mounting costs have led South Africa to cancel an order for eight A400M troop transports, dealing a $5 billio -More- -
Cargo screeners ramp up as federal deadline approaches
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNational Cargo Screeners Inc. -More- -
India eyes $1.7B Globemaster purchase
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIndia hopes to buy 10 Boeing C-17 transport aircraft in a deal valued at some $1.7 billion, according to the country's Defens -More-
- Smartbrief: Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
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Group: World's biofuel policies must be based on sound scientific data
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Global Renewable Fuels Alliance is calling on world leaders to enact programs that will spur the use of biofuels for tran -More- -
Southwest sees record occupancy, improved unit revenues in October
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSouthwest Airlines recorded its best-ever occupancy rates for October as its planes flew 79.2% full in the wake of deep capac -More- -
Airlines push for direct links with distributors
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSeveral airlines are moving ahead with plans to develop direct ties with corporate travel agencies and other distributors, by -More- Senior Engineer (Powerplant) Alaska Airlines -
Midwest, Frontier expected to be profitable in 2010
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe CEO of Republic Airways predicts both his latest acquisitions, Frontier Airlines and Midwest Airlines, will make a profit -More- -
Opinion: Congress already addressing TSA oversight issues
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe House Committee on Homeland Security has "taken the first step" in addressing concerns over poor use of screening technol -More-
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Rally speaks out for GA
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWearing their support for general aviation on their lapels and announcing it with signs, attendees at AOPA Aviation Summit ga -More- -
Wife of Cessna CEO looking forward to first Skycatcher delivery
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmRose Pelton, the wife of Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, will be the first owner of a Cessna Skycatcher. -More- Are you insured for all of your aviation activities? Are you certain? Pilots should work with aviation specialist when comparing life insurance. Get the information you need to find the right policy for your family's protection at the Pilot Insurance Center. (800) 380-8376 or www.piclife.com -
General aviation deliveries decline 47% in first 9 months
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGeneral-aviation aircraft deliveries tumbled by as much as 47% in the first nine months of the year, compared with the same p -More- -
Thousands log on to AOPA Live for Summit
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThousands of AOPA members and pilots logged on to AOPA Live during opening day of Aviation Summit in Tampa, Fla., watching th -More- -
Hawker reports lower sales, operating income for Q3
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmHawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co. -More- It's a great time to buy (and finance)! With low prices, motivated sellers, big tax incentives, and historically low interest rates, now is a great time to buy! For new and used aircraft from piston-single to light-jet, AirFleet Capital can fix your low rate loan for up to 20 years. Please call (800) 390-4324 or request a quote online at www.AirFleetCapital.com
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FDA approves osteoarthritis drug from Nuvo Research
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCanadian biotech firm Nuvo Research gained FDA approval for Pennsaid, a topical pain treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee -More- -
Genmab to sell U.S. plant, cut jobs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGenmab announced a restructuring plan that includes selling its U.S. production plant and laying off about 300 workers. -More- Internet-enabled technologies such as electronic data capture have transformed clinical development practices, efficiently supporting faster, larger, and more complex trials. Learn from leaders of organizations in the forefront of the EDC movement about the experiences of working with EDC solutions, and related challenges, successes and lessons learned. Download the report now. -
Registration now open for 2010 BIO Asia Partnering Conference
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe seventh annual BIO Asia Partnering Conference 2010, to be held Jan. -More- -
Researchers tout success of gene therapy in 2 ALD patients
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmFrench researchers were able to stabilize adrenoleukodystrophy, a degenerative condition, in two boys by inserting a healthy -More- -
Micromet buys out MedImmune's stake in anti-cancer compound
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmMicromet secured rights to develop and commercialize cancer drug blinatumomab in North America after buying out MedImmune's r -More-
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3 strategies for cutting IT costs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmRecession-battered small companies are looking at every way possible to cut costs, and it is possible for a reduction in spen -More- -
Study: Small firms create two-thirds of jobs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA new Kauffman Foundation analysis of 2007 Census data found that companies younger than 5 years old were responsible for two -More- Save Time and Money Advertising Your Business Avenue Right makes it easy to plan and buy local advertising media that reaches the right audience. Find out how with a free Avenue Right account! Simply login to plan and buy local radio, broadcast TV, print, and online media. Sign up now and get a complimentary white paper, "7 Steps to a Multi-Channel Advertising Campaign." -
Congress extends payroll surtax
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCongress on Thursday approved a sweeping measure that, among other things, extends the life of a 0.2% employer payroll surtax -More- -
House may delay vote on health care reform bill
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPresident Barack Obama is scheduled to make a personal appeal to Democrats today in advance of the scheduled House vote on he -More- -
15 reasons to vote against House bill
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAndy Warren, NFIB/Iowa, has a list of 15 reasons why Iowa's congressional delegation should oppose the House health-care ref -More-
- Smartbrief: American Chemistry Council
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EPA should implement tighter air pollution laws, group says
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA coalition of Northeastern states and the District of Columbia known as the Ozone Transport Commission called on the Environ -More- -
Dow Chemical to pursue $10B project with Shenshua Group in China
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDow Chemical reportedly will pursue its $10 billion coal-to-chemical joint venture with Shenhua Group in Shaanxi province in -More- -
ACC Highlights Plastics Innovations
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmFrom artificial hearts and child-safety seats -- to fashion, electronics and home décor, the American Chemistry Council -More- -
Abundant domestic gas supply can lead to chemical jobs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSen. -More- -
Minnesota business district helps shoppers recycle bags
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBusinesses in Twin Forks, Mich., have started a plastic recycling campaign which hands used plastic bags over to the Trex Com -More-
- Smartbrief: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Research raises bar on potential molecular sieves
2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmRice University researchers say there may be many more types of zeolite than the 200 known as building blocks for such things -More- -
New books: CCPS risk-criteria guidelines, AIChE biomass guide
2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAIChE's Center for Chemical Process Safety, in cooperation with John Wiley & Sons, has just published "Guidelines for Develop -More- -
Small chemical maker plans $5 million expansion
2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEquinox Chemicals is planning a $5 million expansion program, including an increase in its workforce, amid rising demand for -More- -
Don't let difficult conversations catch you off balance
2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmActive communication is the key to handling awkward conversations, says Peter Bregman: ask lots of questions, actually listen -More- -
Green chemists want to be good stewards of physical world
2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe field of green chemistry is governed by 12 guiding principles that encourage review of methods and materials used to take -More-
- Smartbrief: The Associated General Contractors of America
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Senate committee brushes off Republican boycott, passes climate bill
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDemocrats on the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-1 to clear the climate measure, dismissing a boycot -More- -
Michigan sees sharp decline in health construction
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Subcontractors seek financing for Fontainebleau
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA group of Fontainebleau Las Vegas subcontractors who have liens on the project is trying to secure financing necessary to co -More- -
California gets water legislation
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCalifornia lawmakers on Wednesday passed legislation that overhauls the state's water system. -More- -
CityCenter results will shed light on Las Vegas economy
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe first opening phase of MGM Mirage's $8.5 billion CityCenter development in Las Vegas will occur in December, executives s -More-
- Smartbrief: American Society of Civil Engineers
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Chesapeake Bay gets funding for clean-water projects
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Owners hope building's green features attract tenants
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTwo years ago, the owners of the Boland Building in Grand Rapids, Mich., began a green renovation as part of an effort to att -More- -
Engineers cite flaws in athletic facility
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAn athletic complex at Texas A&M University was built with a flawed design that did not meet code and left it unable to withs -More- -
Dam repair reduces flood risk in Washington state valley
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Army Corps of Engineers has repaired Washington's Howard Hanson Dam, reducing the threat of flooding in the state's Green -More- -
Plan to top up Three Gorges reservoir is put on hold
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA plan to increase water levels at China's vast Three Gorges reservoir has been put on ice, managers say, because less water -More-
- Smartbrief: Construction Specifications Institute
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OSHA lists top 10 workplace safety violations
3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmScaffolding violations topped the list of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's preliminary list of the top 10 -More- -
Experts examine advantages, challenges of BIM
3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBuilding Information Modeling technology will change the sequence of building activities for construction professionals, indu -More- -
Risk some chutes if you want to move up the career ladder
3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe most common career mistake managers make is they're too afraid to take a risk, so they take a job that doesn't allow them -More- -
Are you prepared to manage the complexities of a LEED project?
3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSite development, water efficiency, energy use, building materials, interior building systems, construction wastes and increa -More- -
Like flies to honey: Recruiters flock to freshly trained employees
3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEmployees who have just completed a professional development program often are vulnerable to being wooed away by other compan -More-
- Smartbrief: International Council of Shopping Centers
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Fed says rate increase depends on labor market, inflation
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Federal Open Market Committee reiterated its commitment to keep interest rates "exceptionally low" for an "extended perio -More- -
ICSC: November comps will increase dramatically
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNovember same-store sales will increase up to 8% compared with last year's dismal numbers, predicted the ICSC. -More- -
Commercial property mortgages: The next big bank nightmare
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmExperts agree that 2010, because of maturing commercial property loans, will be another ugly year for U.S. -More- -
Commercial property to bottom out next year, PwC survey finds
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe bad news for commercial real estate is that it's not going to find a bottom until 2010, based on the results of a survey -More- -
Analysts: Retailers, consumers suffer from a disconnect
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmToo many retailers remain out of touch with customers' changing attitudes, analysts warn. -More-
- Smartbrief: National Roofing Contractors Association
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Engineers cite flaws in athletic facility
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAn athletic complex at Texas A & M University was built with a flawed design that left it unable to withstand winds of 90 mil -More- -
Senate committee brushes off Republican boycott, passes climate bill
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDemocrats on the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-1 to clear the climate measure, dismissing a boycot -More- -
Empire State Building gets low-tech revamp
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Empire State Building is to go green, reducing its energy usage by 40% -- without using the gadgets and gizmos used in mo -More- -
Green floor space will grow 40% in 2009, report says
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmFloor area certified under the LEED green rating system is estimated to grow by more than 40% in 2009 from year-ago levels, a -More- -
Michigan sees sharp decline in health construction
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More-
- Smartbrief: National Association of REITS
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Retail part of St. Regis New York sold for $117 million
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmStarwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide sold the 24,700-square-foot portion of the St. Regis New York for $117 million. -More- -
Commercial property mortgages: The next big bank nightmare
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmExperts agree that 2010, because of maturing commercial property loans, will be another ugly year for U.S. -More- -
Central banks start to unwind emergency measures
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSome of the largest central banks, including the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, are starting to exit stimulus m -More- -
Commercial real estate lending off 54% in U.S.
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIn the third quarter, overall U.S. commercial mortgage lending plummeted 54%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. -More- -
Health Care REIT regains its appetite for acquisitions
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More-
- Smartbrief: American Beverage Assocation
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Calif. Senate panel may formulate bill on sweetened soft drinks
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA California Senate committee held a hearing on sugar-sweetened soft drinks as part of its plans to introduce legislation gea -More- -
Starbucks pushing growth through Via, Seattle's Best
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmStarbucks, which closed more than 900 stores and has taken other measures to cut costs, is hoping to spur growth by promoting -More- -
Green tea may postpone development of oral cancer, study finds
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA study of 41 patients with pre-malignant mouth lesions found that green tea extract might help delay the progression of oral -More- -
Smart Balance rolling out enhanced milk
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSmart Balance is introducing enhanced milk products that it claims support healthy cholesterol levels and provide more calciu -More- -
TEEKANNE tea company offering spa getaway
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThree winners of a TEEKANNE Herbal Wellness Teas sweepstakes and their guests will receive a "rejuvenating wellness weekend" -More-
- Smartbrief: Food Marketing Institute
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Small business: It's time to permanently repeal estate tax
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmChristy Spoa, president of the Ellwood City Save-a-Lot in Ellwood City, Pa., wants Congress to repeal the estate tax on small -More- -
Acme invests in Ohio stores
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAcme invested $4.5 million to renovate two stores in Ohio, which will celebrate their makeovers this week. -More- -
Supply Chain Conference: Bringing It All Together
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmJanuary 31 - February 2, 2010 J.W. -More- -
Lund sponsoring "Courage Cards" for troops
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLund Food Holdings is sponsoring "Courage Cards for the Troops," which sends a box of holiday cards to local servicemen and s -More- Keep your profits from slipping away with a Shoes For Crews® Payroll Deduction Plan or Corporate Purchase Account. Shoes For Crews is here to help you implement an effective slip-resistant shoe program at no cost to your company. Protect your employees from the hazards of slipping. Call 1-877-NO-SLIPS or visit www.shoesforcrews.com today to start saving! -
Lawmakers step up efforts against organized retail crime
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAnother bill aimed at addressing the growing problem of organized retail crime in the country was introduced in the House, ac -More-
- Smartbrief: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
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Contrasting Attitudes of Japanese and American Teachers
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAn ASCD blog post looks back the March 1982 issue of Educational Leadership in which research associate Takiko Morimoto explo -More- Asst. Supt. for Sp. Ed. and Pupil/Personnel Services East Lyme Public Schools -
Wisconsin lawmakers move forward on school reforms
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Dallas considers ending minimum grades on report cards
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSchool board members in Dallas are considering a proposal to change a requirement that teachers stick to a minimum grade of a -More- -
ACLU sues Florida over district's low graduation rates
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class-action lawsuit against Florida on behalf of students and parents in Palm -More- -
Use of Bible as course material is on the rise in Alabama
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- Positive behavior can be taught. Rules in School gives teachers detailed guidelines for teaching students self-control and responding to misbehavior. The result is a safe, calm classroom where learning thrives. Written by masterful teachers at three grade levels (K-2, 3-5, 6-8). Click here to read sample chapters.
- Smartbrief: American Association of School Administrators
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Analysis: Michigan students benefit from spending in the classroom
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDrastic budget cuts in Michigan have led districts to scrutinize their spending. -More- -
Education Department says Mass. used stimulus money properly
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Department of Education said it does not believe Massachusetts violated federal rules governing the spending of stimulus -More- -
Online Buyer's Guide for Educators
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe online Buyer's Guide for Educators lets you easily locate education products and services. -More- -
Louisiana school officials are undecided on Race to the Top
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLouisiana school officials have been asked for their input in developing proposals for the state's Race to the Top proposal, -More- Students Make 38% Gains Using Lexia Reading The Hall County, Georgia schools see 38% gains on state testing after students use Lexia Reading software. Web-enabled, research-proven, award-winning, Lexia Reading has helped all Hall County elementary students succeed. Dramatically improve your students' reading skills. LEARN MORE -
Flu leaves N.H. districts gearing up for possible lack of substitutes
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSchool officials in New Hampshire are preparing for a shortage of substitute teachers if many of their full-time teachers bec -More-
- Smartbrief: The Council for Exceptional Children
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Program offers business lessons to students with special needs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA program in which students with special needs at a New Jersey middle school craft, market, package and sell their own brand -More- -
Play showcases story of raising child with autism
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA docudrama about raising a child who has autism is set to take the stage at a New Hampshire theater this weekend. -More- -
Group funds special-education improvements in Md. Catholic schools
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Catholic Coalition for Special Education recently awarded $107,500 to Catholic schools in Maryland to pay for special-edu -More- -
Information on special needs to aid first responders in S.C. county
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA new emergency-services program in South Carolina will add data about local residents with special needs into Anderson Count -More- -
Staff volunteers at cash-strapped center for people who cannot hear
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA Los Angeles school that teaches American Sign Language and English-literacy skills to people who cannot hear is relying on -More-
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Teachers see possibilities in classroom technology
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEducators and students caught a glimpse of the classroom of the future at a conference in Indiana. -More- -
Report: Interactive whiteboards improve student learning:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA report released at the recent State Education Technology Directors Association Education Forum showed that the use of inter -More- -
Alabama high school considers possibility of Bible elective course
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEducators at an Alabama high school are considering adding an elective course for high-schoolers that teaches about the Bible -More- -
Join the discussion:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmHow are you using classroom technology to improve student achievement? How are you measuring results? -More- Conferences are an invaluable way to get to know your students as readers. In his new book, Conferring, veteran teacher Patrick Allen debunks common misconceptions, outlines guiding principles of good reading conferences, and provides a predictable structure that will help you build skills and strategies. Preview the entire book online! -
Teachers learn to cope with stress through intensive program
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA teacher-training program called Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education helps teachers cope with stress. -More-
- Smartbrief: American Petroleum Institute
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Demand slump in refining, chemical units hurts Sunoco's quarterly result
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSunoco reported a loss in the third quarter as demand for its refining and chemical businesses continued to drop. -More- -
API 520/521 Pressure-Relieving Systems Course, Nov. 17 to 19, Shaker Heights, Ohio
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDon't miss this opportunity to learn the latest information on pressure-relief systems from expert instructors who wrote the -More- -
API statement on Kerry-Boxer bill's committee vote
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Higher crude prices helped Continental's Q3 profit beat estimates
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmContinental Resources said its earnings for the third quarter exceeded forecasts, aided by lower expenses for production and -More- -
API names Martin J. Durbin executive VP of government affairs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe American Petroleum Institute has appointed Martin J. -More-
- Smartbrief: Nuclear Energy Institute
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3 ways to avoid costly classification missteps
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmMake sure your employee classifications are in compliance or you could risk an IRS audit as government scrutiny intensifies, -More- -
NRC chief calls for changes in shield design for Ga. nuclear plant
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko discussed the need for changes to the Westinghouse shield-building desi -More- -
NRG Energy CEO touts green aspect of nuclear energy
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhile the federal government mulls over what to do with nuclear waste in the long run, used fuel rods are being stored at loc -More- -
Potential lag on schedule of EDF reactor project raises concerns:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEDF has directed its suppliers to work around the clock amid concerns that construction of its new nuclear reactor in norther -More- -
Pa. nuclear reactors get 20-year license extensions from NRC
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmFirstEnergy has gained the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's clearance to extend for 20 years the operating licenses for its tw -More-
- Smartbrief: Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
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NHTSA: U.S. road deaths decline in first half of 2009
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTraffic fatalities across the country fell by 7% in the first half of 2009 from the same period last year, according to the N -More- New White Paper P&C Policy Admin Systems: Buy, Build or Outsource? While building a policy admin system from scratch may have its merits, insurers need to carefully consider the real costs and risks. This paper outlines the advantages of buying a policy admin system vs. building vs. outsourcing and why insurers should consider a best-of-breed system. Download Today -
Recent storms spawned 22 twisters in 3 states
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLast week's storms produced 22 tornadoes in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, according to the National Weather Service. -More- -
Analyst: P/C insurers face bleak prospects ahead
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDespite its hefty earnings in the third quarter, the property/casualty insurance industry is facing a number of challenges ah -More- -
Brush fire hits Southern California
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA brush fire broke out in Southern California on Tuesday, charring 50 acres near Los Angeles. -More- -
New York law spurs 56% rise in no-fault injury costs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNew York needs to revamp its no-fault auto insurance policy that caused a 56% increase in accident victims' claims costs in t -More-
- Smartbrief: Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
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House lawmakers discuss measure to limit systemic risk
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmMembers of the House Financial Services Committee continue to battle over giving the government authority to wind down or spl -More- -
Analyst expects unemployment to top 10%
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmJPMorgan Chase economist Bob Mellman predicted that unemployment will crack 10%. "We have a peak of unemployment at 10.2%. -More- Companies need to stay on top of new tax laws and trends, preserve cash in the face of proliferating audits, and figure out how to reduce operational costs while still covering all their audit risks. Download this white paper as a proactive survival guide to sales and use tax audits and gain insight to help you understand your company's exposure to audits and how to avoid them from the start. -
The Asset Managers Forum Corporate Actions Committee sends letter to SEC
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSIFMA's The Asset Managers Forum Corporate Actions Committee sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission in suppo -More- -
Fannie Mae plans to tap more emergency capital
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAfter posting an $18.9 billion loss in the third quarter, Fannie Mae is planning to once again tap emergency government fundi -More- -
Panel says U.S. guaranteed as much as $4.3 trillion in assets
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Congressional Oversight Panel said asset guarantees, as much as $4.3 trillion worth, by the Federal Reserve, the Treasury -More-
- Smartbrief: The Financial Services Roundtable
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Royal Bank of Scotland reports Q3 results
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Daily Economic Indicator: Bove says share value of top banks to double by 2010
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmEsteemed banking-industry analyst Richard Bove of Rochdale Securities says the top U.S. -More- -
Taxpayers benefit from rescue program that helped major firms:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGeneral Electric Capital, Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo were among the major ins -More- Companies need to stay on top of new tax laws and trends, preserve cash in the face of proliferating audits, and figure out how to reduce operational costs while still covering all their audit risks. Download this white paper as a proactive survival guide to sales and use tax audits and gain insight to help you understand your company's exposure to audits and how to avoid them from the start. -
Panel says U.S. guaranteed as much as $4.3 trillion in assets
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Congressional Oversight Panel said asset guarantees, as much as $4.3 trillion worth, by the Federal Reserve, the Treasury -More- -
BB&T's King says Colonial integration ready by 2010
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBB&T Chief Executive Officer Kelly King said Thursday that the integration of the recently acquired Colonial Bank would be co -More-
- Smartbrief: National Restaurant Association
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A checklist of best practices for wait staffs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBruce Buschel's new seafood restaurant in Bridgehampton, N.Y., means new rules for his wait staff. -More- -
We want to be your friend!
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmConnect with the National Restaurant Association through our social-network channels. -More- -
Subway owner turns $5 menu into national phenomenon
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA Miami Subway owner's decision to sell foot-long subs for a discounted $5 on Saturdays and Sundays to boost weekend sales ha -More- -
In Sweden, landlubbers can catch their own lobster dinner
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSwedish hotels off the Bohuslan coast, an area known for its gourmet seafood, are offering their guests the opportunity to pu -More- -
Starbucks pushing growth through Via, Seattle's Best
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmStarbucks, which closed more than 900 stores and has taken other measures to cut costs, is hoping to spur growth by promoting -More-
- Smartbrief: Nutrition Culinary Consultants
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Menus don't reflect sophistication of young palates
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmRestaurants continue to offer chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, and other staples of children's menus, even as their eatin -More- Give your menu INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE with the new Florida citrus recipe creations brought to you by the Florida Department of Citrus. Made with 100% orange juice and 100% grapefruit juice, you can squeeze more sales out of any daypart with these citrus recipe suggestions. To receive your free copy, contact Vanessa Hodak at vhodak@citrus.state.fl.us. -
Romantic relationships can threaten the waistline
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm"A lot of times, weight gain is connected to a significant relationship or a marriage," says this registered dietitian. -More- -
White House chef has influence beyond kitchen
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhite House chef Sam Kass is reinventing the role as he gets involved in issues including school lunch programs, childhood ob -More- -
Consumers still cooking at home, buying more perishables
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGrocers are seeing sales of perishable goods, such as fresh meat, deli and produce, skyrocket as more consumers continue to p -More- -
Kellogg takes immunity claims off cereal boxes
4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmKellogg has removed banners on Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes that say the products can boost immunity. -More-
- Smartbrief: The Culinary Institute of America
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Wolfgang Puck gets down to business
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWolfgang Puck talks about his transition from chef to businessman, noting that the turning point for him was opening a second -More- -
Bagna cauda, then and now
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBagna cauda, which translates from Italian as "hot bath," is a combination of olive oil, garlic and anchovies that was origin -More- -
Swedish lobster safaris offer a pinch of adventure
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLobster safaris that allow diners to catch their dinner from the sea are being offered by several hotels on Sweden's Bohusl -More- -
Keep heat under control when cooking with cayenne
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmUsing too much cayenne pepper can overpower other flavors and numb the palate. -More- -
Food allergies -- opportunities and challenges
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhether you operate a fine-dining establishment or an institutional food service, your success comes down to one thing: provi -More- Director of In-Theatre Dining AMC Entertainment
- Smartbrief: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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CDC urges officials to review distribution of H1N1 vaccine
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe CDC notified state and major city health departments to prioritize vaccinating pregnant women, children and other groups -More- -
Nominations for 2010 AANP election now open
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Call for Nominations for 2010 AANP election is now open. The deadline for nominations to be received by AANP is Jan. -More- -
Smoking while pregnant raises behavior problem risks
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA British study of more than 13,000 toddlers found those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy had a higher risk of behavior -More- -
HHS taps Defense, VA systems for H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe HHS has enlisted the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs systems and databases to be used for its H1N1 flu vaccine -More- -
Exclusive breast-feeding doesn't impact long-term health risks
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmExclusive breast-feeding for the first six months offers infants immediate health benefits but doesn't appear to affect their -More-
- Smartbrief: American Nurses Association
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HHS taps Defense, VA systems for H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe HHS has enlisted the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs systems and databases to be used for its H1N1 flu vaccine -More- -
Whirlpool offers appliance discounts through ANA for Members Only
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSave time and money shopping for home appliances with ANA and the VIPLINK program from Whirlpool Corporation. -More- -
Less regular sleep for ICU nurses may lead to errors
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmU.S. -More- -
Most U.S. adults aware of COPD, fewer know of treatments
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA government survey of 4,172 U.S. -More- -
Acetaminophen tied to higher asthma risks, analysis shows
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAcetaminophen is linked to a higher risk of asthma in children and adults, according to Canadian researchers who analyzed res -More-
- Smartbrief: The American College of Gastroenterology
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More fussy babies diagnosed with acid reflux diagnosis
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmMore doctors are diagnosing some fussy infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease, which experts say may be driven in part -More- -
Malnutrition risk higher for adults, children with IBD
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA study presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting showed adults and children with inflammatory bowel disease are at high -More- -
ACG note
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe 2009 Colorectal Cancer Screening Legislation Report Card rates 21 states and Washington, D.C., with an A grade for suppor -More- -
Study hints at "dark side of hope" with illness
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA study found that patients told their colostomies were permanent got on with their lives and actually were happier than thos -More- -
Rep. Boehner: GOP to introduce health reform plan soon
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmHouse Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Sunday that Republican lawmakers are preparing to introduce their own health -More-
- Smartbrief: National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
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5 ways to improve your company's career site
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTo attract top talent to your corporate Web site, make sure you have a "job search" box on the home page and send out job ale -More- -
Wisconsin's traffic fatalities drop to record low in October
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Washington state valley's flood risk cut by dam repair
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Army Corps of Engineers has repaired Washington's Howard Hanson Dam, reducing the threat of flooding in the state's Green -More- -
Conflict over global insurance threatens climate-change treaty
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWorld leaders are at odds over a provision in the climate-change draft treaty that seeks to create an international insurance -More- -
Experts: Georgia's September flood an extreme event
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAlthough considered one of the worst to hit the U.S. -More-
- Smartbrief: Practising Law Institute
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Specter renews push to broadcast Supreme Court sessions
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Pay czar says jury still out on reforms
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmU.S. -More- -
U.S. indicts 14 in "Octopussy" insider trading probe
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmFederal prosecutors charged 14 individuals with insider trading on Thursday. -More- -
Banks circumvent pay czar by changing bonus models:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBanks are changing compensation models to pull an end run on policies being enacted by Kenneth Feinberg, the Obama administra -More- -
Understand securities law with PLI course handbooks
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPLI's course handbooks offer unique perspectives to supplement PLI's industry-leading CLE programming. -More-
- Smartbrief: Consumer Electronics Association
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Best Buy adds installation of Google mobile apps to service menu
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Video industry looks for next move on Internet front
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmWhile there have been some positive steps recently, the video industry remains slow to embrace innovative, commercially viabl -More- -
Study: 25% of consumers in the market for a new TV
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIf NPD Group's "2009 TV Inventory Study" is accurate, Santa is going to see a lot of HDTVs on Christmas lists this holiday se -More- -
CEA launches Metadata Study Group
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Consumer Electronics Association is seeking participation in a new Metadata Study Group to examine how and where metadata -More- -
Best Buy offering 42-inch Panasonic Viera for under $500
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- Download this free white paper to learn more about the advantages and considerations in moving to "on-demand" — and running your business via Software-as-a-Service. Learn why many organizations expect that on-demand services would allow them to adopt new applications they could not have previously cost justified. Help your business thrive today.
- Smartbrief: National Association of Broadcasters
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NBC lawyer cautions against damaging over-the-air broadcasting
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIn an interview on C-SPAN's "Communicators" series, NBC executive vice president and general counsel Rick Cotton said he exp -More- -
NAB urges swift approval of NPR-iBiquity power-boost agreement
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe NAB is behind the NPR-iBiquity Digital agreement, announced Thursday, to allow FM stations to boost their HD signal outpu -More- -
Commercial loudness standards get OK from ATSC membership
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNew technical standards for DTV commercial volume have been approved by the membership of the Advanced Television Systems Com -More- -
Letter: NAB chief asks for ethics clearance for meeting
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNAB President Gordon Smith has asked House and Senate leaders to determine if an ethics waiver is needed for him to take part -More- -
Family-oriented sitcoms make a comeback
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More-
- Smartbrief: International Franchise Association
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Morton's president: Face time with workers brings success
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDespite having 5,000 employees in 81 locations worldwide, Edie Ames, president of Morton's The Steakhouse, is a hands-on mana -More- -
SBA plans changes to program for disadvantaged companies
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Small Business Administration plans to make changes in the 8(a) Business Development Program, which helps disadvantaged f -More- -
Landry's Restaurants agrees to buyout
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmLandry's Restaurants has agreed to sell itself to its chairman and chief executive, Tilman Fertitta. -More- -
Franchise Opportunities Guide updates due Dec. 11
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIFA is preparing to publish its Spring/Summer edition of the popular Franchise Opportunities Guide and urges all association -More- -
Subway owner turns $5 menu into national phenomenon
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA Miami Subway owner's decision to sell foot-long subs for a discounted $5 on Saturdays and Sundays to boost weekend sales ha -More-
- Smartbrief: The National Retail Federation
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Points International Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Victoria's Secret eyes higher sales with new bra
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmVictoria's Secret is relying on a new push-up bra to help boost sales during the holidays. -More- -
NRF SmartStat: Nov. 6, 2009
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAlli weight loss aids, Dyson vacuums and e.p.t. -More- -
Borders to shut 200 smaller stores
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmBorders says it will close 200 Waldenbooks and Borders Express stores and cut 1,500 jobs in January. -More- -
Charming Shoppes, Inc. Announces Completion of Sale of Private Label Credit Card Program to Alliance Data; Announces Appointment of Global Sourcing Executives
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- Category Manager Lifetime Brands, Inc.
- Smartbrief: POPAI, The Global Association for Marketing at-Retail
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Haagen-Dazs launches campaign in Asian markets
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA radio, print and out-of-home campaign for Haagen-Dazs in Singapore, Malaysia and other key markets in Asia uses the tagline -More- -
Shoppers show discomfort with self-checkout lines
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmShoppers are self-conscious about using self-checkout systems if another person is watching, a study found. -More- -
7-Eleven markets private-label wines
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm7-Eleven launched Yosemite Road, a private-label value wine brand that will retail for about $4 and be released in the U.S. -More- -
Wanted: Brand Marketers and Retailers
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPOPAI is seeking brand marketers and retailers to act as judges for the 2010 POPAI OMA Competition. -More- -
Starbucks pushing growth through Via, Seattle's Best
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmStarbucks, which closed more than 900 stores and has taken other measures to cut costs, is hoping to spur growth by promoting -More-
- Smartbrief: Shop.org
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Overstock.com returns to positive revenue growth:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSalt Lake City-based Overstock.com was able to substantially narrow its losses in the third quarter as the online retailer re -More- -
Free shipping could help fix sliding online sales numbers
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmOnline retail sales have, for the first time on record, declined for two quarters in a row, according to a report by ComScore -More- -
Tax refund approved in unemployment bill will save retail jobs
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNRF welcomed the passage of legislation that will bring recession-plagued retailers more than $10 billion in badly needed cas -More- -
Study finds room for improvement in online customer service
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA study of dozens of the U.K.'s top online retail sites found satisfactory overall performance. -More- -
U.K. postal strikes end temporarily, offering relief to e-retailers
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAlthough the disagreement between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers' Union is not over, both sides have agreed to "a p -More-
- Smartbrief: Computing Technology Industry Association
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IBM contracts emphasize energy challenges worldwide
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIBM revealed it has been hired to construct green IT systems for companies in Brazil, Slovakia and India. -More- -
Symantec fine-tunes partner program, highlights strategy
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCEO Enrique Salem told attendees of Symantec's Partner Engage conference that the company is committed to meeting the need fo -More- -
Cybersecurity Awareness Act to prompt NIST for new standards
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe House of Representative's Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation voted in favor of a bill directing the National Insti -More- -
Google eyes ISV program for Apps
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGoogle Apps Channel Manager Jeff Ragusa says the company's efforts to support resellers could include the launch of a partner -More- -
Experts debate cloud use in universities
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThis week's Educause conference featured a debate between Melissa Woo, director of cyberinfrastructure at the University of W -More-
- Smartbrief: Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
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Revenue up 4% in Time Warner Cable's third quarter
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTime Warner Cable in the third quarter of this year added 117,000 high-speed data customers, 62,000 phone subscribers and 8,0 -More- -
Strong RGU additions send Videotron's revenue 11.2% higher
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCanadian cable provider Videotron has released its third-quarter results, with additional revenue-generating units in all cat -More- -
Cisco prepares new modular CMTS offering
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCisco Systems is expected to begin shipping in the third or fourth quarter of next year a new modular cable modem termination -More- Exclusive Advertising Opportunity! Reach 30,000 cable industry decision-makers as the sole sponsor of the CTAM SmartBrief Year-End Report. This great branding opportunity includes 12 ad placements and detailed campaign reporting. Interested? Contact Amy Abbey at (202) 737-5500 ext. 250 -
Hallmark Channel says affiliate fees increased 12% in Q3
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
NBCU offers affiliates Olympics marketing campaign
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmNBC Universal has developed a turnkey marketing campaign for affiliates that are looking to whip up excitement ahead of the 2 -More-
- Smartbrief: Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association
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Watch FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's Extended Keynote Highlights from International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009®!
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmDuring his keynote presentation in San Diego, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski acknowledged the unique nature of wireless in t -More- Account Executive / Sales VP AePONA -
AT&T draws city-specific models for bandwidth needs:
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTo boost its network coverage, AT&T has outlined specific bandwidth models for every major U.S. -More- -
Smartphones make it easier to sidestep IT policies
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSmartphones give employees increasing power to sidestep IT policies meant to ensure network security, Bill Snyder writes. -More- -
Leap continues decline in prepaid sector
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIncreasingly tense competition and lingering economic weakness hurt Leap Wireless in the third quarter, when it added 116,000 -More- -
Verizon Wireless readies prepaid-wireless offerings
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmVerizon Wireless will begin offering this month a series of prepaid wireless-broadband options for away-from-home laptop user -More-
- Smartbrief: United States Telecom Association
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Best practices: Getting the most from UC services
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- -
Think tank chief: Broadband is "critical to the future of our economy"
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmISPs should be paid for signing up broadband subscribers in economically deprived regions of the U.S., a tech-oriented think -More- -
Euros reach accord on sweeping changes to telecom rules
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm-More- Exclusive Advertising Opportunity! Reach 35,000 telecom industry decision-makers as the sole sponsor of the USTelecom dailyLead Year-End Report. This great branding opportunity includes 12 ad placements and detailed campaign reporting. Interested? Contact Amy Abbey at (202) 737-5500 ext. 250 -
Ericsson shifts CTO to U.S. as IP unit chief
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmTelecom-equipment maker Ericsson will bring its chief technology officer to the U.S. -More- -
DVR management tool from Cablevision lets users phone it in
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCablevision is offering subscribers a new tool to program their digital video recorders via Web-enabled smartphones. -More-
- Smartbrief: American Hotel & Lodging Association
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Yankees' World Series win scores a home run for Ritz-Carlton
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmThe Ritz-Carlton New York hotel, located in Manhattan near Battery Park, nearly sold out within 12 hours of the end of Wednes -More- -
The only event specifically for HR hospitality professionals
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmGet valuable tips straight from the CEOs of Loews Hotels and Travelport plus updates on new developments in employment law an -More- -
Analysts call Hyatt shares risky; price climbs after IPO anyway
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmIn separate interviews, Todd Jordan, managing director at Research Edge, and David Menlow, president of IPOfinancial.com, des -More- -
$140M Rhode Island resort to replicate historic hotel
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmA group of investors is pouring $140 million into the construction of a luxurious Rhode Island resort that will be a replica -More- -
Grand Hyatt San Francisco workers walk out after strike authorization
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmUnion members at San Francisco's Grand Hyatt hotel walked off the job on Thursday, representing the first hotel walkout since -More-
- Smartbrief: The American Society of Travel Agents
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ASTA members save up to 30% on UPS shipping
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmSign up today to take advantage of special savings on UPS shipping offered to you as a member of ASTA. -More- -
Bora Bora is real star of movie "Couples Retreat"
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U.S., Canada, Australia lead Country Brand Index
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmPresident Barack Obama's star power has helped make the U.S. -More- -
CWT develops virtual-meetings service
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmCarlson Wagonlit Travel has teamed up with Tata Communications, a telepresence provider, to offer CWT clients a virtual-meeti -More- -
AAA awards Five Diamond status to 113 hotels
5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pmAAA's list of Five Diamond hotels grew by 10 properties this year to 113. -More-

