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Inc. Magazine Names DataDirect Networks as Fastest Growing Private Data Infrastructure Provider Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:30AMCHATSWORTH, CA--(Marketwire - 09/10/10) - DataDirect Networks (DDN), the leading data infrastructure provider for the world's most scalable, content-intensive enterprises, today announced its inclusion in the 2010 Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. DDN placed 3702 out of 5000 companies ranked by percentage growth over the past three years. The ...
Nokia dumps CEO, turns to Microsoft exec Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:29AMNokia Corp. is replacing CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with top Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as the world's top handset maker aims to regain lost ground in the fiercely competitive smartphone market.
MTV hoping to move on from Kanye West debacle at Video Music Awards Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:29AMLOS ANGELES - Don't expect a duet between Kanye West and Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards.
lululemon athletica inc. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 6:26AMBy 10qk. lululemon athletica inc. ( LULU ) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2010-08-01. Read more » »
Saudi firm won't turn over records to Pentagon in bribery probe Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:28PMThe Al Tamimi Group, a Saudi subcontractor in Iraq, has rejected demands by the Defense Department to inspect the company's records.
Forex: AUD/USD capped under 0.9200 ahead of jobs report Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:28PMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian Dollar managed to douse the prior's day slide on its full extent, after AUD/USD was snapped back up from levels below 0.9100 all the way to break 0.9179, former 1-month high, establishing a new high at 0.9191 in early US trade.
Newsletters & Research: A rising Phoenix and a deflationary defense Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:27PMDeflation seems to have the upper hand lately in the debate among investors about inflation versus deflation, so it may be worth asking which sectors perform best during extended deflationary periods.
Media Watch Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:27PMKOLD unveils HD studio; Howell gives fitness mag a second shot; Mountain charity event raises $223K by John Schuster KOLD UNVEILS HD STUDIO It didn't take long for Raycom-owned KOLD Channel 13 to construct its high-definition studio for local news broadcasts: The… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Study suggests ways to save lots of water Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:27PMOAKLAND — A report by the Pacific Institute of Oakland lays out water-saving ideas it says could save California a million acre-feet of water a year through whittling water use in homes, business and farming.
Colo. Competitive Council names new director Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:26PMThe Colorado Competitive Council, a statewide business advocacy group, has named Sara Cassidy as its director. The council, also known as C3, was created as a statewide lobbying affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce in 2006. Cassidy was director of public affairs for the chamber for 10 years. “The Colorado Competitive Council … has grown over the past [...]
Flowserve Receives Order for Approximately $7.5 Million for Dallas Flood Control Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:25PMDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flowserve (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has received an order with an approximate value of $7.5 million for a flood control pumping project by the Trinity Watershed Management Department of the City of Dallas. The pumps will be the first Flowserve concrete volute pumps sold in the United ...
New York Times Co. shares higher on Slim rumors Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:25PMShares in The New York Times Co. soared on Wednesday on a resurgence of rumors that Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim may increase his holdings in the newspaper giant.
Search MI6 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:24PMJames Bond fans are expected to turn out Sept. 12 when The Art House at Tower Plaza in Temecula screens the classic 1964 film “Goldfinger,” starring Sean Connery as 007.
Texas Tech and partners to power up first wind research farm Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:24PMTexas Tech University, industry and research partners are poised to power up their first of several planned renewable energy test facilities to help resolve key scientific and technology issues facing the wind power and broader clean energy industries.
Randolph families host Fresh Air Fund children Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:43AMRANDOLPH TWP. — Oh my! What a marvelous time three young ladies from New York City had a couple of weeks back when they stayed in the homes of three Randolph families.
Forex: GBP/JPY consolidates above 129.00 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:43AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The GBP/JPY continues to climb on Wednesday, with the pair consolidating above the 129.00 zone in the opening hour of the European session.
Goodfellow Shoe Fund busy buying shoes Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:39AMTelegraph staff reports With the start of the school year just around the comer, the Goodfellow Shoe Fund buyers have been busy purchasing shoes for children in the area whose parents or guardians cannot afford to buy them. Parents or guardians who need the service of the Shoe Fund need to fill out an application form. Application forms can be found at the Craft State Office Building at 200 S ...
Talwalkars eyes upto Rs 150 cr turnover in FY11 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:38AMFitness chain Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd is eyeing a turnover of Rs 110-150 crore during the current financial year, a top official said on Wednesday.
It’s your chance to salute our heroes Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:35AMTODAY The Northern Echo salutes the 334 British forces personnel and Ministry of Defence civilians who have died while serving in Afghanistan since the start of the conflict in October 2001.
Grand Mesa Nordic Council (GMNC) Operations/Volunteer Coordinator Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:33AMSummary: The part-time, seasonal, Operations/Volunteer Coordinator (“Coordinator’) serves GMNC (http://gmnc.org) members by managing all phases of grooming operations on GMNC trails on the Grand Mesa in western Colorado and effectively recruits and deploys volunteers. This is a seasonal position from mid-October through mid-April. Weekend and holiday work is required ...
German Boom Recalls Titanic’s Last Hurrah Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:45AM[From reader and paid-up subscriber Oliver Fuchs of Munich , we have a very interesting metaphor to explain the seemingly anomalous economic boom now going on in Germany . Is it merely the final, spectacular tipping of a ship about to slide into the deep? Oliver explains why this may be so.
The Ultimate Experiment: Can Gaming Technology Resuscitate Medical Research? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:44AMSARATOGA, Calif.----The Myelin Repair Foundation , a non-profit medical research foundation known for its pioneering Accelerated Research Collaboration™ model, is taking a lesson from online game developers to explore creative ways to accelerate the pace of medical research and shorten the time to market for new medicines.
Ormet turns $5M net profit Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:42AMHANNIBAL - Ormet Corp. recorded a $5 million net profit for the second quarter of 2010, a $700,000 increase from the same period last year - and a $4.8 million increase from the first quarter of this year.
PART 1: More Canadians want to know where their food comes from Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:41AMThis is the first in a four-part look at food in Canada.
Sony To Sell LCD TV Manufacturing Unit In Spain As Part Of European Revamp - Update Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:41AMJapanese electronics giant Sony Corp. (SNE) said Tuesday that it will sell its Spanish unit which makes liquid crystal display televisions for the European region to two Spain-based companies. The move is part of the company's efforts to restructure its European operations and improve the profitability of its LCD TV business.
Blessed are the investment bankers for they shall inherit the banks Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:40AMThe elevation of Barclays Capital’s Bob Diamond to become group chief executive at Barclays, and the departure of HSBC’s chairman Stephen Green to become a UK trade minister, raises an intriguing possibility that investment bankers are heading for a clean sweep of running the biggest banks in the UK and Europe.
Comedians hold their own Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:09PMAustralian comics kicked ass at the Fringe Festival, writes Adam Hills.
STI may open tad lower after Mon’s new 2010 high Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:07PMWith no leads from Wall Street overnight as US markets shut for Labor Day holiday, early trading in Singapore shares may be lighter than usual, with players expected to take cues from other Asian bourses as session progresses, says Dow Jones. After closing at highest level this year yesterday, +1.1% at 3,034.58, STI may open tad lower on profit-taking, though more upside still possible in near ...
Market opens flat on lack of leads Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:06PMThe sharemarket has opened flat, after an unconvincing lead from overseas trading and as investors await clarity on Australia's political situation and an interest rate decision.
Mott's Strike Illustrates Labor Union Dilemma Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:05PMListen to the Audio Amid an ailing economy, labor unions find themselves struggling to compromise with employers on wages and benefits. Paul Solman reports. JEFFREY BROWN: And we turn to the problems of labor unions on this particular Labor Day, as "NewsHour" economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on a workplace battleground. It's part of his ongoing reporting on Making Sense of financial ...
No hanky-panky, speedboat operators assure Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:02PMSIBU: Speedboat operators plying the Igan River have assured the Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) that they will comply with the rules set by the authority.
Research and Markets: China Dental Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Industry Profile - Includes the Top 20 ... Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:00PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Dental Equipment & Supplies Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC3682" report to their offering.
Research and Markets: China Coal Products Manufacturing Industry Profile Report Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:00PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Coal Products Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC4230" report to their offering.
European markets show modest gains Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:53PMEuropean stock markets extended a rally on Monday and the US dollar edged higher, but with Wall Street closed for the Labor Day public holiday gains were limited in sluggish trading.
Thomas named WMU vice president for development and alumni relations Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:41PMBy Krystin Nichols Western Herald James S. Thomas has been named Western Michigan University’s new vice president for development and alumni relations. Thomas is from Jackson, Mich. and has been at the University of Michigan for 15 years as a regional development director. He was also a chief development officer for U of M Health [...]
BP gains despite calls for a 25pc 'dividend cut' Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:38PMBP was in demand as the blue-chip index rose for a seventh day in a row, its longest winning streak since June.
Sexually assaulted as a child; survivor shares story to help non-profit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:38PMThe economy is taking a toll on many non-profits here on the Central Coast. Despite these difficult times, the Sexual Assault Recovery & Prevention (SARP) Center in San Luis Obispo County has set an ambitious goal for its 4th annual Fundraising Campaign. It's looking to raise $15,000. Ron Moore, a survivor, shared with us some of his painful memories of being sexually assaulted as a child. Moore ...
Black Workers Suffer More Jobless Pain than Others Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:34PM*When the unemployment rate rose last month, the pain wasn’t spread evenly.There is always statistical noise in month-to-month changes in the labor market, but some patterns are clear. Black workers still have a far higher unemployment rate than other groups measured by the Labor Department. And the gap appears to be widening. In August it [...]
Platitudes won’t help; steady paychecks will Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:34PMFor the hordes of unemployed and structurally unemployable languishing in the Philadelphia region, yesterday’s Labor Day holiday served as just another misery-mired day reminding them of the insane disconnect between their needs and the interests grabbing the attention of America’s elected leaders. Yes, plenty of blame rightfully falls on President Obama and the Capitol Hill crew – inert ...
Walk aims to raise funds, instill hope Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:30PMEveryone who knows Laura New Moyer from her work with the Michigan City parks and now with the La Porte County parks is familiar with her commitment to, and energetic participation in, any project she agrees to complete.
Retired surgeon pushes for universal coverage Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:29PMMICHIGAN CITY — Dr. Rade Pejic cannot see how the health care plan passed by Congress can work.
Area Events calendar Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:50PMRegistration for Stamford Babe Ruth Fall Baseball is underway. The season runs from Sept. 11-Nov. 7. The cost per player is $125. All players must be Stamford residents. Spots are available in the 12/13 year old division as well as 14 and under division.
Cleveland State To Host "Make A Difference Now" Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:50PMCleveland State Community College would like to invite the community to participate in the first community, health, and safety volunteer expo on Thursday from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. co-sponsored by CSCC’s Department of Service-Learning and TENNder CARE.
Area events calendar Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:50PMAccelerated Glove Conditioning (AGC) offers free glove evaluations for baseball and softball players of all levels. For more info, email mason@AcceleratedGC.com or call (203)-487-8997.
Doctor Arrested for Prescribing Unnecessary Drugs to Homeless People Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:47PMLOS ANGELES-- A neurologist has been arrested for prescribing drugs to homeless people that were then sold illegally by dealers, records said.
Funeral directors protest coroner work Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:45PMLuzerne County relies heavily on a select list of funeral home owners or employees to respond as deputy coroners when someone dies outside of a health care setting.
Book Review - Washington Rules - America’s Path to Permanent War - By Andrew J. Bacevich Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:45PMAndrew J. Bacevich forcefully denounces 60 years of American militarism in this bracing and intelligent polemic.
China tells state companies to explore Potash bid Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42PMTORONTO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese officials have ordered state companies to meet investment bankers to explore ways to block BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Broadview Heights: Football players rush for a good cause Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:31PMBROADVIEW HEIGHTS -- When a local high school football player suffered a spinal injury during the 2009 season, a fellow athlete stepped up to raise money.
Tech Ticker Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:31PMGooglePruning legaleseGoogle will delete privacy notices for 12 online products and cut down on legal language in its main privacy policy to simplify its contract with users.