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Fullscreen eyes original content as funding pours in from Comcast, WPP
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Credit card lenders report lower delinquencies for May
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Exposure Draft on Proposed Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services
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Mitsubishi returns to prime time in tactics switch
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Facebook to take on Vine with video-enabled Instagram, source says
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Sequestration prompts U.S. military to miss Paris Air Show
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Snowden: I didn't leak info on U.S. military targets
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NASA reveals new team of deep-space explorers
18 Jun 2013 | 8:19 amNASA on Monday announced the appointment of eight Americans to begin training for future deep-space missions that could inclu -More- -
U.S. arms manufacturers look overseas for business
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Boeing could ramp up production on aircraft, exec says
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Embry-Riddle, Diamond Aircraft announce partnership in Paris
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VolitionRx hopes to raise $1.5M in financing
18 Jun 2013 | 6:21 amVolitionRx, a Singapore-based company with operations in Belgium, is seeking to obtain $1.5 million in a funding round. -More- -
FTC can challenge "pay-for-delay" arrangements, top court says
18 Jun 2013 | 6:21 amThe Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Federal Trade Commission can legally challenge "pay-for-delay" deals between brand -More- -
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18 Jun 2013 | 6:21 amBIO has recently aligned with APPI Energy, an energy consulting firm, to assist member companies with reducing their energy e -More- -
MedImmune, NGM ally to develop drugs for obesity, diabetes
18 Jun 2013 | 6:21 amAstraZeneca's MedImmune unit and NGM Biopharmaceuticals will collaborate in the discovery and development of the latter's ent -More- -
Uttar Pradesh seeks approval to test, produce biotech cotton
18 Jun 2013 | 6:21 amThe Uttar Pradesh state government asked India's Genetic Engineering Approval Committee for permission to initiate testing an -More-
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ACC asks EPA to carefully evaluate testing approach for EDSP
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ACC sees rise in thin film recycling along with greater industry participation
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Researchers develop material for faster chips
18 Jun 2013 | 8:35 amResearchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Rice University have come up with a way to improve the performance monolayer -More-
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EIA predicts sharp rise in U.S. oil production by 2040
18 Jun 2013 | 5:17 amThe Energy Information Administration anticipates domestic oil production to reach about 10 million barrels per day between 2 -More- -
OSHA expected to look into La. plant explosion
18 Jun 2013 | 5:17 amThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration is set to investigate the site of Friday's chemical plant explosion in Dona -More- -
Maersk Group develops video game to attract new workers
18 Jun 2013 | 5:17 amMaersk Group has developed a video game as part of its unique recruitment efforts. -More- -
Analysis: Shale natural gas windfall revives U.S. petrochemical industry
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Researchers develop material for faster chips
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New software makes monitoring underwater projects easier
18 Jun 2013 | 7:31 amThe Coda Octopus Group has released an updated version of its underwater Construction Monitoring System software that will ma -More- -
Water woes will raise prices
18 Jun 2013 | 7:31 amAbout 73,000 drinking-water systems across the U.S. -More- -
5 steps to a successful incident-investigation package
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Work more than half done on U.S. military installation in South Korea
18 Jun 2013 | 7:31 amFunding delays have caused construction of Camp Humphreys, a flagship military installation of the U.S. -More- -
Senate braces for deluge of immigration reform amendments
18 Jun 2013 | 7:31 amThe Senate is preparing to debate more than 100 immigration reform amendments and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., -More-
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Roller coaster-like Atlantic Road curves, dips over the Norwegian Sea
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Tappan Zee builders: $3.9B bridge project is "not a typical" job
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Civil Engineering online exclusive: Museum Designed with Subject Matter in Mind
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Photo gallery: Inside NYC's $17B Second Ave. subway project
18 Jun 2013 | 7:43 amThis article includes recently released photos of construction work on New York City's $17 billion Second Avenue subway. -More- -
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18 Jun 2013 | 7:43 amThe secret to being a great leader is identifying and making five key transitions, writes Mike Myatt. -More-
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RECon highlights favorable developments for retail industry
17 Jun 2013 | 10:03 amThe recently held RECon highlighted the growing good news in the retail real estate industry, writes Bob Simons of Hartman Si -More- -
ICSC, Shopping Centers Today editors to host events
17 Jun 2013 | 10:03 amICSC invites you to attend the first in a series of intimate, interactive events hosted by the editors of Shopping Centers To -More- -
Ill. retail center trades for $45.2M
17 Jun 2013 | 10:03 amThe Staenberg Group led an investor group that acquired Southwest Plaza shopping center in Springfield, Ill., for close to $4 -More- -
Sears Canada sells back 2 store leases
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Specialist retail center to be developed in Dubai, UAE
17 Jun 2013 | 10:03 amMoafaq Al Gaddah Group, based in the United Arab Emirates, plans to develop a $81.7 million retail center in Dubai. -More-
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A sample sales methodology
17 Jun 2013 | 10:25 amDeveloping a sales methodology can help ensure that everyone is on the same page as your business grows and expands into new -More- -
Fla. airport plans $1.2B in renovations and new projects
17 Jun 2013 | 10:25 amThe Greater Orlando Aviation Authority plans to invest $1.2 billion in upgrades over the next five years to improve the Orlan -More- -
NIOSH releases nail gun safety publication
17 Jun 2013 | 10:25 amThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has announced the release of a new publication, Straight Talk About -More- -
$3M copper-roof replacement at Maine library to go to voters
17 Jun 2013 | 10:25 amA $3 million project that would replace the 100-year-old oxidized copper dome at the Bangor Public Library in Maine has been -More- -
Lawmakers push for changes to N.Y. "Scaffold Law"
17 Jun 2013 | 10:25 amNew York's Scaffold Law, which "places the burden of responsibility on the contractor to prove that the job site was safe for -More-
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Sims: Rebrand has gone very well
18 Jun 2013 | 9:30 amSoTHERLY Hotel's rebrand earlier this year has gone very well, reports Drew Sims, chairman and CEO. -More- -
CMBS 2.0 posting strong performance
18 Jun 2013 | 9:30 amCMBS 2.0 delinquencies are very rare, Fitch Ratings notes. -More- -
Obama hints Bernanke will leave Fed at end of current term
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Keppel added to REIT index
18 Jun 2013 | 9:30 amKeppel REIT will be included in the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Developed Index and FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Pure Asia Index. -More- -
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The ABA tweets: Follow us on Twitter
18 Jun 2013 | 9:44 amNow you can follow the ABA on Twitter! -More- -
Skipping breakfast may raise diabetes risk in obese women
18 Jun 2013 | 9:44 amObese women who skipped breakfast showed greater glucose total AUC and had higher levels of pre-lunch free fatty acids compar -More- -
Distribution grows for Aquahydrate
18 Jun 2013 | 9:44 amAquahydrate is expanding distribution in the West and Midwest, and is now being sold in stores including Walgreens, Savemart, -More- -
First Aid Shot Therapy brings healthcare to the beverage aisle
18 Jun 2013 | 9:44 amFirst Aid Shot Therapy (F.A.S.T.) has launched in two varieties, one for upset stomachs and one for headaches and other pains -More- -
Dozens of juice bars open in L.A.
18 Jun 2013 | 9:44 amCold-pressed juice is all the rage in L.A., where dozens of storefronts and juice trucks are opening in response to high cons -More-
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Campbell seeks China growth with Kelsen purchase
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amCampbell Soup announced plans to acquire Kelsen Group, a Denmark-based maker of baked snacks with substantial sales in China. -More- -
S. Korea may enact tougher safety rules for food imports
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amA group of 12 South Korean lawmakers have proposed a food-safety bill that would consolidate rules governing food safety and -More- -
Wegmans in Rochester adds upscale Italian restaurant
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amAn 85-seat upscale Italian restaurant called Amore opened Monday at the Wegmans on East Avenue in Rochester, N.Y. -More- -
Farm bill may be vetoed because of food stamp cuts
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amThe farm bill up for debate in the House could be vetoed by the White House because of a proposed cut of $20 billion over the -More- -
Sensory lab tests fresh food for Sam's Club
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amFresh food sold at Sam's Club is first tested by focus groups in a sensory lab. -More-
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Understanding the implications of bullying by siblings
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6 ways to create an environment that supports girls in STEM
18 Jun 2013 | 8:39 amThe demand for jobs in science, technology, engineering and math continues to outpace the supply of educated and trained indi -More- -
Capitol Connection: No Child Left Behind overhaul
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La. state superintendent seeks funding for curriculum choice in high school
18 Jun 2013 | 8:39 amLouisiana students who attend a school without an advanced math course may have more flexibility in taking that class at anot -More- -
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Officials in Fla. district may adopt teacher-evaluation program
18 Jun 2013 | 10:53 amOfficials in Flagler County, Fla., are considering adopting the Teachscape program, which would provide resources to help adm -More- -
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Racial disparities exist in use of specialty services for autism
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Mo. schools, organizations help students avoid summer slide
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Tesoro sells Hawaii refinery, other assets in $400M deal
18 Jun 2013 | 6:29 amTesoro will get nearly $400 million from the sale of Tesoro Hawaii and dozens of retail fuel stations to Par Petroleum. -More- -
NRP acquires shale assets from Abraxas for $35.3M
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Ill. governor signs fracking bill
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FTC green-lights Tesoro's acquisition of Chevron pipeline assets
18 Jun 2013 | 6:29 amThe Federal Trade Commission has approved Tesoro's $355 million acquisition of some Chevron assets, including the Northwest P -More- -
Ohio tax plan fails to gain support from state House Republicans
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How to be globally dexterous
18 Jun 2013 | 7:40 amLeaders need to show "global dexterity" to handle the challenges of a globalized workforce and marketplace, business professo -More- -
Industry will take regulatory lessons from San Onofre closure, NEI exec says
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SCE: San Onofre closure makes Calif. more reliant on transmission lines
18 Jun 2013 | 7:40 amThe closure of Southern California Edison's San Onofre nuclear plant means the state will rely on short-term fixes such as re -More- -
TEPCO delays test run of water decontamination system at Fukushima plant
18 Jun 2013 | 7:40 amA suspected leak in one of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant's wastewater storage tanks prompted Tokyo Electric Power to su -More- -
SCE grants Scripps $4.7M to assess seismic threats to Calif. plant
18 Jun 2013 | 7:40 amThe Scripps Institution of Oceanography is receiving $4.7 million from Southern California Edison to assess seismic threats t -More-
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Weather helps crews with containing wildfire in Colo.
18 Jun 2013 | 5:16 amContinuous rains are helping firefighters in Colorado contain a wildfire near Colorado Springs. -More- -
Regulatory differences complicate insurer compliance, exec says
18 Jun 2013 | 5:16 amDiffering regulatory priorities around the world are making compliance a challenge for the insurance industry, American Inter -More- -
Insurers see challenges posed by legacy systems, survey finds
18 Jun 2013 | 5:16 amA survey by SAP found that 67% of insurers described aging legacy systems as problematic, with more than half of the responde -More- Progressive, Towers Watson & Plymouth Rock discuss enhancing the UBI claims process & CRM Telematics Update brings together 3 UBI experts from Progressive, Plymouth Rock and Towers Watson in an exclusive webinar. This interactive debate explores how UBI can increase bottom line beyond a portfolio of good drivers, through more streamlined claims and improved customer relationships. Click here for the free webinar -
Experts: Low interest rates prompt insurers to seek other investments
18 Jun 2013 | 5:16 amInsurers are pursuing equities and other alternative investments, which are considered riskier than top-rated bonds, as the i -More- -
PCI urges New York City Council to adopt TRIA resolution
18 Jun 2013 | 5:16 amPCI recently urged the New York City Council to adopt a proposed resolution that calls on Congress to pass legislation reauth -More-
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SIFMA SmartBrief
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2013 Securities Industry BCP test to be held Oct. 5
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CAT deadline is pushed back amid concerns about cost
18 Jun 2013 | 4:21 amIn the aftermath of the May 2010 "flash crash," regulators pushed for a consolidated audit trail, but a June 30 deadline to p -More- -
Detroit debt restructuring sets precedent, Moody's says
18 Jun 2013 | 4:21 amA plan by Detroit to treat a variety of debt security types equally would set a precedent for the municipal market, according -More- -
MSRB's proposed retail-order rule changes are sent to SEC
18 Jun 2013 | 4:21 amThe Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed rule changes to retail-order periods are in front of the Securities and -More- -
JPMorgan moves to daily liquid-asset money-fund disclosure
18 Jun 2013 | 4:21 amJPMorgan Chase's asset-management division is set to move to daily and weekly disclosures of liquid assets in money market mu -More-
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The Financial Services Roundtable SmartBrief
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Obama hints Bernanke will leave Fed at end of current term
18 Jun 2013 | 5:51 amPresident Barack Obama gave a strong signal that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will leave the central bank when his t -More- -
Community Service 2013 Company of the Week: Comerica Bank
18 Jun 2013 | 5:51 amWhile the seasons may be changing, Comerica's commitment to the community remains constant. -More- -
Supreme Court will hear case on disparate impact
18 Jun 2013 | 5:51 amThe U.S. -More- -
Jamie Dimon's list of 10 critical leadership traits
18 Jun 2013 | 5:51 amLeaders are hard to find and are far from perfect, writes JPMorgan Chase CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon, but the best possess m -More- -
Credit card lenders report lower delinquencies for May
18 Jun 2013 | 5:51 amMajor credit card companies reported lower delinquencies in May. -More-
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ProChef SmartBrief
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Social buzz helps restaurant chains shape their menus
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 amOnline reputation management firm newBrandAnalytics has used more than 150,000 online mentions of 100 buzzworthy restaurants -More- -
Italy's Gelato University teaches the other sweet science
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 amCulinary students and curious foodies from all corners of the world are heading to Bologna, Italy to learn how to make gelato -More- -
Build on your experience at the CIA
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 amDesigned exclusively for graduates of bachelor’s degree programs I hospitality and tourism management, foodscience, or -More- -
Chains strive to make their food look more homemade
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 amRestaurant chains including Domino's, McDonald's and Wendy's are shifting away from uniform-looking food in favor of pizza cr -More- -
Rambutan fruit is sweet underneath spiky exterior
18 Jun 2013 | 11:46 amRambutan's spiky, hairy-looking exterior may make Westerners wary, but the Asian fruit's smooth, white interior is worth expe -More-
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AANP SmartBrief
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Rotavirus vaccines show high efficacy rates
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amThe efficacy rates of RV1 and RV5 rotavirus vaccines in children aged 8 months and older were 91% and 92%, respectively, acco -More- -
Countdown to Conference
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amThe 2013 AANP National Conference in Las Vegas opens tomorrow with more than 5500 NPs scheduled to attend. -More- -
Higher diabetes risk seen with increased red meat intake
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amAn analysis of data from the Nurses' Health Study 1 and 2 and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study found that people who -More- -
Many women fail to meet diet, activity criteria for cancer prevention
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amA survey on the views of 800 adult women about cancer prevention found that 9.9% of those who reported eating a healthy diet -More- -
Elevated uric acid levels in youths tied to high blood pressure
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amA study of 501 children aged 6 to 18 found higher uric acid levels in the blood indicated a greater risk for high blood press -More-
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ANA SmartBrief
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Group issues draft best practices for provider cost transparency
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amThe Healthcare Financial Management Association has issued proposed guidelines meant to improve consistency, clarity and tran -More- -
Last chance to register for Wednesday webinar on new SPHM standards
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amIntroduce your entire team to the new Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Interprofessional National Standards at the same tim -More- -
Younger people are less likely to be aware of their HIV status
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amAge disparities appear to exist in HIV diagnosis and treatment in the U.S., with individuals younger than 45 being less likel -More- -
Physicians can help create wellness alternatives for employees
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amAn employee's personal physician may be brought into corporate wellness plans because of Affordable Care Act regulations that -More- -
Nurse study indicates possible air pollution link to autism
18 Jun 2013 | 9:17 amAn analysis of data from the Nurses' Health Study found that living in areas with the highest levels of diesel particulates o -More-
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Digestive Health SmartBrief
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Delayed rule affects out-of-pocket costs for some next year
14 Jun 2013 | 5:27 amThe Affordable Care Act establishes upper limits on beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs, but those who have separate medical a -More- -
Obesity: Do you know your GI risks?
14 Jun 2013 | 5:27 amDo you weigh more than you should? Losing weight is more than about looking good, it is about being healthy. -More- -
Should we pay more attention to pediatric constipation?
14 Jun 2013 | 5:27 amStudy data show the most common diagnosis for children with abdominal pain is constipation, and Johns Hopkins University chie -More- -
Medicare Advantage enrollment reaches 14.4M
14 Jun 2013 | 5:27 amMedicare Advantage has enrolled 14.4 million people this year, up 10% from 2012 and 30% higher than in 2010. -More- -
Nutrition experts sort food facts from fiction
14 Jun 2013 | 5:27 amIt is not true that brown sugar is healthier than white sugar, and while maple syrup and honey might be slightly better optio -More-
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PLI SmartBrief
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Supreme Court will hear case on disparate impact
18 Jun 2013 | 6:27 amThe U.S. -More- -
Obama hints Bernanke will leave Fed at end of current term
18 Jun 2013 | 6:27 amPresident Barack Obama gave a strong signal that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will leave the central bank when his t -More- -
The Legal Fine Line Between a Mere "Catch Phrase" and a Trademark Use
18 Jun 2013 | 6:27 amThe recent 2nd Circuit opinion in Kelly-Brown v. -More- -
Lawmakers can buy stock in businesses they help oversee
18 Jun 2013 | 6:27 amThe 2012 Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act was designed to prevent lawmakers from using nonpublic information to in -More- -
Check your credit report if you're having trouble landing a job
18 Jun 2013 | 6:27 amJob candidates are more frequently losing out on jobs because of their bad credit history, Jonnelle Marte writes. -More-
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CEA SmartBrief
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Intel tests a smart watch, which could be used for texting
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Netflix boosts children's lineup via DreamWorks Animation pact
18 Jun 2013 | 8:56 amDreamWorks Animation, under a new long-term agreement, will provide more than 300 hours of new programming to Netflix. -More- -
CEA Smart Grid subcommittee seeks new participants
18 Jun 2013 | 8:56 amCEA's Modular Communication Interface for Energy Management Subcommittee produces standards for Smart Grid connectivity. -More- -
Corning leads investment round in View, developer of "dynamic glass"
18 Jun 2013 | 8:56 amCorning is the lead investor in a $60 million round of private funding for View, a developer of glass material that is said t -More- -
NPD: Video-game retail sales hit a 13-year low in May
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NAB SmartBrief
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NAB's Satellite Uplink Operators Training Course is for you
18 Jun 2013 | 11:27 amSatellite uplink operators, engineers and technical managers will benefit from NAB's Satellite Uplink Operators Training Cour -More- -
Clear Channel taps Nathan Daschle for top political ad sales post
18 Jun 2013 | 11:27 amFormer Democratic operative Nathan Daschle has been named Clear Channel's executive vice president for political strategy. -More- -
Groups want lawmakers to press Wheeler on his indecency views
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Why DISH, SoftBank are fighting over money-losing Clearwire
18 Jun 2013 | 11:27 amClearwire, despite once being nearly bankrupt, has become the "crown jewel" of the wireless industry because of its valuable -More- -
Gannett pledges continued competition between overlapping stations
18 Jun 2013 | 11:27 amGannett Broadcasting President Dave Lougee says his company's merger with Belo will have no effect on the competitive nature -More-
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IFA SmartBrief
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Restaurants report year-high rise with May same-store sales
17 Jun 2013 | 11:05 am-More- Partner with an Industry Leader Constant Contact has built a unique program exclusively for franchise networks to help both franchisors and franchisees succeed. You both get a powerful suite of online marketing tools, customizable branded templates, educational content and best practices. And it's all backed by our award-winning coaches, who are always available to you for free. Learn more here. -
Home Instead announces expansion into Mexico
17 Jun 2013 | 11:05 amNebraska-based Home Instead Senior Care will open its first location in Mexico, expanding into its 17th foreign country since -More- -
Senate braces for deluge of immigration reform amendments
17 Jun 2013 | 11:05 amThe Senate is preparing to debate more than 100 immigration reform amendments and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., -More- -
Burger King to grow its presence in South Africa
17 Jun 2013 | 11:05 amBurger King recently opened its first eatery in South Africa with Johannesburg-based partner Grand Parade Investments, and th -More- -
Franchising in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa topic of June 25 webinar
17 Jun 2013 | 11:05 amJoin U.S. Commercial Service on June 25 at 11 a.m. -More- How Franchises Boost Sales With Sunrise Premiums Travel Incentives arm you, the franchisee owner, with the skills you need to surpass your businesses goals. Discover how Liberty Tax Service, Matco Tool and The New York Islanders separate themselves from the competition and turn prospective clients into loyal, happy (buying) customers. Click here to learn how.
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NRF SmartBrief
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CEO: Wal-Mart will increase safety focus in Bangladesh
18 Jun 2013 | 9:18 amWal-Mart has instituted a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to unsafe factory conditions among contractors and sub-contract -More- 8 Supply Chain Strategies for Keeping Costs Down & Customers Happy Delivering outstanding customer service is more important than ever in the face of today's increasingly informed and savvy consumer. Doing so without increasing inventory and costs, however, is challenging. Learn how retailers should rethink their supply chain processes and technologies to keep costs down and improve customer service in enVista's whitepaper: Strategies for Leveraging… -
NRF SmartStat: June 18, 2013
18 Jun 2013 | 9:18 amApproximately 175,000 new jobs were created in May, on trend with the average seen over the last 12 months. -More- -
Lowe's takes aim at Calif. market with Orchard Supply bid
18 Jun 2013 | 9:18 amLowe's $205 million bid to acquire at least 60 Orchard Supply Hardware Stores, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protecti -More- -
Report: Retailers can find growth opportunities in S. America, Africa
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Wal-Mart's market-by-market approach to global growth
18 Jun 2013 | 9:18 amWal-Mart International operates more than 6,100 stores in 26 countries around the globe, with strategies tailored to the need -More-
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Shop.org SmartBrief
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The Tie Bar names former Threadless COO to CEO post
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M-commerce is key to standout mobile marketing, exec says
18 Jun 2013 | 9:37 amAs more marketers embrace mobile platforms, it's important to offer the consumer actionable mobile commerce, said Wilson Kerr -More- -
Integrating information and analytics to drive supply chain success
18 Jun 2013 | 9:37 amWhen implemented correctly, IT systems can help retailers streamline data in an integrated way while also providing companies -More- Content Producer for Digital Visual Merchandising HSN -
Report: Asia set to overtake N. America in online sales
18 Jun 2013 | 9:37 amGlobal online retail sales are growing at the rate of about 20% annually, and Asian consumers are on track to unseat North Am -More- -
5 steps to create a culture of development right now
18 Jun 2013 | 9:37 amLoss prevention executives from Sears explained why "a business is only as good as its employees" last week at NRF's Loss Pre -More-
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CompTIA SmartBrief
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IDC: Storage investment growth remains robust
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amIncreased efficiency thanks to new technologies is having a slight effect on enterprise storage investments, but global sales -More- -
AMD advances ARM chip strategy with "Seattle" project
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amAdvanced Micro Devices announced it will begin applying technology used in smartphone processors to its server line, with the -More- -
MPSConnect
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amMPSConnect is a source for managed print services information, helping IT and imaging professionals around the world stay up- -More- -
Nvidia, Intel aim to be big players in the supercomputing sector
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amGraphics chipmaker Nvidia intends to move forward in the supercomputing segment by building neural computing networks on GPUs -More- -
Obama: NSA surveillance activity is not spying
18 Jun 2013 | 7:19 amPresident Barack Obama says he does not view the National Security Agency's PRISM surveillance activity as spying. -More-
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CTAM SmartBrief
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Netflix boosts children's lineup via DreamWorks Animation pact
18 Jun 2013 | 8:57 amDreamWorks Animation, under a new long-term agreement, will provide more than 300 hours of new programming to Netflix. -More- -
Former FCC adviser to lead government affairs for Charter
18 Jun 2013 | 8:57 amCatherine Bohigian, a former lobbyist for Cablevision and senior adviser to then-Federal Communications Commission Chairman K -More- SVP, Operational Support Systems WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone -
Why it's time for industry to adopt digital screeners
18 Jun 2013 | 8:57 amRed Touch Media is pushing for the TV industry to drop one of the last vestiges of the pre-digital past: the DVD screener. -More- -
Viacom closes upfront with volume increases
18 Jun 2013 | 8:57 amViacom has essentially wrapped its upfront, with ad sales chief Jeff Lucas for the third consecutive year reportedly writing -More- -
Fox News gets back into full-partisan election mode
18 Jun 2013 | 8:57 amFox News, after a short break from its most partisan tone, "is back on a full-blown war footing," Brian Lowry writes. -More-
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CTIA SmartBrief
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BlackBerry said to be ensnared in spying controversy
18 Jun 2013 | 7:02 amBritain's GCHQ intelligence agency was able to penetrate BlackBerry's security to eavesdrop on phone calls and e-mails at Gro -More- -
Why you should support the Wireless Tax Fairness Act
18 Jun 2013 | 7:02 amLast week, the Wireless Tax Fairness Act, which calls for a moratorium on any new and discriminating taxes and fees on wirele -More- -
Clearwire has lost a lot of money but remains a valuable asset:
18 Jun 2013 | 7:02 amThe tug-of-war over Clearwire comes after shareholders battered the stock from its original $30 price to $1 and since bid it -More- -
Microsoft touts speech-recognition speeds, more accuracy
18 Jun 2013 | 7:02 amMicrosoft said it has deployed a technology known as deep neural networks that doubles the speed of speech-recognition softwa -More- -
Verizon may blow more Wind into Canada's mobile market
18 Jun 2013 | 7:02 amVerizon Communications is looking into buying Canada's Wind Mobile, which has struggled to gain a foothold against the countr -More-
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USTelecom dailyLead®
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Voice competition is widespread across U.S.
18 Jun 2013 | 10:46 amUSTelecom's recently released analysis of state-level data on voice competition shows the increasing popularity of wireless a -More- -
Britain to make ISPs set default filters for adult content by next year
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C Spire, Telepak explore wireless, wireline service integration opportunities
18 Jun 2013 | 10:46 amC Spire and its Telepak sister company are looking to link up their respective wireless and fiber-based networks. -More- -
Gigabit Ethernet promises page loads "with a blink"
18 Jun 2013 | 10:46 amThe emergence of gigabit Ethernet like that offered by services such as Verizon FiOS and Google Fiber will revolutionize how -More- -
Analysis looks beyond cost-cutting at Alcatel-Lucent
18 Jun 2013 | 10:46 amAlcatel-Lucent CEO Michel Combes is to reveal a new strategic plan for the loss-ridden supplier on Wednesday, Renee Schultes -More-
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AH&LA SmartBrief
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Hawaii hotels' April room revenue reaches record $276 million
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Hyatt's 7 brands to have presence in India within 3 years
18 Jun 2013 | 9:12 amHyatt Hotel recently announced plans to introduce all seven of its brands into India over the next three years. -More- -
Get a mentor/Be a mentor
18 Jun 2013 | 9:12 amThe AH&LA Under 30 Gateway and WIL Connect have launched a mentorship program, matching seasoned executives with newer lodgin -More- -
Pinnacle puts casino and 2 hotels in St. Louis up for sale
18 Jun 2013 | 9:12 amThe Four Seasons Hotel, Lumière Place Casino and Hotel Lumière in St. -More- -
SLS Las Vegas looks to shake up Sin City's casino-hotel scene
18 Jun 2013 | 9:12 amClub mogul Sam Nazarian plans to enter the Vegas market with a bang with SLS Las Vegas, his planned casino-hotel complex with -More-
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ASTA SmartBrief
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8 Holland America ships to operate 109 Caribbean sailings in 2013-14
18 Jun 2013 | 6:58 amEight ships under Holland America Line will deploy in the Caribbean from October through April for a total of 109 voyages. -More- -
New logo is part of Marriott's push for younger travelers
18 Jun 2013 | 6:58 amMarriott International's "Travel Brilliantly" campaign for Marriott Hotels and Resorts, now called simply Marriott Hotels, is -More- -
Employee engagement starts with the boss
18 Jun 2013 | 6:58 amSurveys are a great way to solicit employee feedback and improve the workplace, according to Young Entrepreneur Council membe -More- -
Celebrity Xpedition's June 30 Galapagos Islands voyage will go on
18 Jun 2013 | 6:58 am-More- Travel Protection Plans Designed for Travel Industry Employees — Eligible for industry-free/reduced-rate travel benefits? You may be eligible to purchase Insider's Club plans! ANNUAL plans begin at USD 26.95. Plans include travel accident protection, baggage protection and more. Visit uatptravelprotection.com for details and to enroll today! -
Column: How agents can streamline their selling fundamentals
18 Jun 2013 | 6:58 amTravel agents can improve their business' selling capabilities by focusing on their top-selling travel types, sticking to ven -More-


