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Hess tank farm reopening means jobs for Perth Amboy residents Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 6:10AMA Dutch firm that has bulk liquid storage facilities around the world plans to renovate and reopen the former Hess Oil tank farm in Perth Amboy. City officials and executives of Vopak, which is based in Rotterdam, announced the plans yesterday at the 23-acre site along the Arthur Kill. The property had been unused since Hess vacated it in 1996.
CBCI Telecom Named to Everything Channel’s VAR500 List 17th Annual List Ranks North America’s Top 500 Technology ... Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 6:03AMCBCI Telecom, Canada’s Leader in Visual Communication, was recently recognized by Everything Channel as a part of CRN’s 2011 VAR500 list, which ranks the top technology integrators in North America.Montreal, QC (PRWEB) July 20, 2011 CBCI Telecom, Canada’s Leader in Visual Communication, was recently recognized by Everything Channel as a part of CRN’s 2011 VAR500 list, which ranks the top ...
Teradata's Dominance Wearing Thin in Warehouse Space Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 6:00AMThe firm's premium products, narrow moat will be disrupted by larger IT vendors.
New Cox Business TV Show Features Local Business Leaders on Today's Work Force Challenges Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 6:00AMCox debuts a new edition of Cox Business Television focused on delivering insight on the professional and personal challenges today's work force. Entitled, "Work Force Challenges," this episode reviews specific tactics and tools business owners can use to work through generational challenges they face.
Finding yield on the factory floor Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:58AMBissett money manager Leslie Lundquist sees good value in several former trusts but is trimming back on REITs, pipeline stocks
Kerio Debuts Operator 1.1 Secure IP PBX Phone System Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:57AMOperator 1.1 is available as a software appliance, with its own operating system, as well as a VMware virtual appliance.
Rupert Murdoch says he's staying, and investors like it Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:57AMRupert Murdoch said he was the best person to clean up News Corp. Investors agreed.
Maple Grove Days offers something for everyone Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:53AMThe Maple Grove Community Organization has all kinds of events planned at the Maple Grove Days 2011 celebration, Thursday through Sunday, July 14 through 17.
Maple Grove Days festival celebration begins July 14 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:48AM"The Best" certainly sums up what is in store for everyone at Maple Grove Days this weekend according to the Maple Grove Community Organization (MGCO). So smooth on some sunscreen, wear the best walking shoes find the stroller and lawn chair and come out for a weekend of fun- filled events celebrating the city of Maple Grove, July 14 to 17.
Conversations Across Generations project gathers Souderton oral history from the people who lived it Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:34AMSome stories are best told not in the pages of a history book but by the people who lived them, according to Amy Stover, program director at Generations of Indian Valley.
XXX domain admin: brand managers get 50 days to protect trademarks Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:25AMICM Registry, the company behind adult entertainment domain .XXX, has announced that it would be extending its Sunrise period due to the volume of prelaunch interest in the domain.
Area’s future looks bright Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:25AMtreetlights that use energy-efficient technology could become a growing part of how Clark County illuminates its roadways, parking lots and neighborhoods. The cities of Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas and Washougal have either completed or are well into pilot projects to replace several hundred streetlights that use conventional bulbs with light-emitting diode, or LED, streetlights.
Get ready for the heat: Temps into 90s expected later in week (video) Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:07AMIt’s about to get really hot and humid around here, but we can handle it — it is July in Connecticut, after all.
How to build a SOLID mutual fund portfolio Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59PMHow many mutual funds should an investor have in his or her portfolio? Advisors generally agree that three to four mutual funds is all that you need in your portfolio. But there is something more if you need to buidl a solid MF portfolio for the long term.
EPS is recognized by Business Review USA Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:57PMENID — Enid Public Schools recently was recognized nationally by Business Review USA as a growing school district that offers students a first-class education.
New WCU boss calls for strategic plan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:41PMASHEVILLE — Western Carolina University must focus on the needs of the region and the state and find opportunities where it can make a difference, its new leader said Tuesday.
Investor says Bellevue developer is a price-fixing fraud Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:38PMThe largest investor in a development meant to reshape an Eastern Washington city has sued the embattled Bellevue developer, claiming that fraud and a failed attempted at price-fixing doomed the multi-million dollar project.
Negotiating Election Headwinds Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:37PMWith the economy struggling, the Obama campaign is looking at past campaigns for clues on how to avoid losing.
IaaS to reach $4B in 2015 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:32PMCloud computing is a set of services and technologies that enable the delivery of computing services over the Internet in real time. This allows the end-users instant access to data and applications from any device with Internet access.
Perkasie approves new three-year police contract Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:00PMPerkasie Borough Council authorized a new three-year police contract Monday night. The contract, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2011, and expires Dec. 31, 2013, calls for across-the-board salary increases of 2 percent in 2011 and 2012 and 3 percent in 2013.
ICT firm eyes 100% growth in Cebu Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:59PMread more
LINCOLN PARK: Three running for city’s top spot Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:58PMLINCOLN PARK — Three mayoral candidates will face off in an Aug. 2 primary for a chance at the city’s top elected position.
Optus resurrects fax in the cloud Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:53PMReveals cloud application roadmap.
Art.com hands over the merchandising keys to a former Gap executive Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:52PMIvy Ross helped to launch the apparel retailer’s 1969 denim brand. Art.com Inc. has a new chief merchandising officer. Ivy Ross will oversee the online retailer’s branding , public relations and worldwide merchandising efforts. Art.com is No. 105 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide.
Will Health Insurance Ever Get Cheaper? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:51PMRISMEDIA, July 20, 2011—(MCT)—Ask any small-business owner whether the new national health law has made a dent in employer insurance bills, and the answer will likely be “No.” It’s the correct answer. In fact, insurance premiums nationally have gone up…
Minnesota special session to end shutdown begins Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:47PMMINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Minnesota legislature opened a special session on Tuesday afternoon to consider a budget compromise brokered by Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican leaders to end a nearly three-week government shutdown.
Bills seek more bottle deposits Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:45PMBOSTON - Massachusetts lawmakers are considering updates to the stateand#8217;s bottle bill that would expand deposit fees to noncarbonated beverages and redirect deposits to help fund local recycling programs.
H&R Block Directors Len J. Lauer and L. Edward Shaw, Jr. Will Not Stand for Re-Election to the Board of Directors in ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:44PMKANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - Jul 19, 2011) - H&R Block ( NYSE : HRB ) today announced that Len J. Lauer and L. Edward Shaw, Jr. have advised the board of directors that, after years of outstanding service, they will not seek reelection to the board at the company's shareholder meeting in September. Both cited the demands of other business and professional obligations in advising H&R Block of ...
Yahoo Sales Miss Target as Rivals Siphon Revenue Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:43PMYahoo! Inc., the most-visited U.S. Web portal, reported sales that fell short of estimates as marketers shunned its pages in favor of rival sites.
The CEO Challenge in Asia: Implications for Human Capital Professionals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:10PMJoin a high-level conversation with fellow industry leaders and experts from The Conference Board to address emerging business issues identified by our members. Each KnowlEdge Series is composed of three or four half-hour programs that build on each other.
Magnus Malan, Apartheid Defender, Dies at 81 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:09PMMagnus Malan, a South African general and defense minister who in the 1980s helped devise and carry out his nation's last-ditch strategy to preserve its system of rigid racial segregation, including ordering raids into surrounding countries, died on Monday in Cape Town. He was 81.
Mass. lawmakers consider deposits on more drinks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:07PMTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MindTouch Announces Contextual Help for Web Apps; F1 for the Cloud Computing Era Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:07PM“F1 for Web Applications” Puts Contextually Relevant Help Content Within Reach, Helps Users Avoid the Noise and Confusion of Forums (PRWeb July 18, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8652592.htm
Ad agency The Johnson Group wins Addy for Chattanooga tourist campaign Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:05PMWhat better place to shoot an award-winning scene than in the Scenic City?
Cisco to cut workforce by 15 percent, sell factory Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:05PMNEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Cisco Systems plans to cut 15 percent of its jobs and sell a factory as part of a plan to cut annual expenses by $1 billion (622 million pounds) as the network equipment maker tries to revive its fortunes.
Kerry Group in exclusive talks to acquire Cargill flavours Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:04PMKerry Group has confirmed it is in exclusive talks to buy the flavours arm of US food giant Cargill, which “may, or may not result in the sale of the business.”
County Center a financial anchor for Hillsborough Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:00PMIt was a pleasure to read the letter about not selling the County Center by Justice Fred Karl ("The wrong time to sell the county center," Views, July 10). He, in his very nonconfrontational way, lays out his position with background and facts as to why those in charge should not sell the building.
Perth cops a downgrade Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:57PMAs WA seeks to tackle skills shortages that threaten to undermine the mining boom, the federal government has lent a hand by downgrading Perth to the status of a 'regional city'. 19 Jul 2011 1:48 PM
1st Global Advisors Holds an All-iShares Top 5 Worth $212.3M - cbl Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:54PMBy Bill MurphyDALLAS -- 1st Global Advisors Inc.'s top five public equity holdings -- all of them in...
Stanley Black & Decker Reports 2Q 2011 Results Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:57PMStanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) today announced second quarter 2011 financial results.
Cisco cutting workforce by nine percent Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:55PMUS networking giant Cisco on Monday said it will eliminate 6,500 jobs, cutting its global workforce by nine percent as part of a move to slash its annual operating costs.
Cisco to Cut 6,500 Workers, Record $1.3 Billion in Costs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:54PMCisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) , the largest networking-equipment maker, plans to cut about 6,500 jobs, or 9 percent of its full-time workforce, to help trim $1 billion in annual costs.
Does Government Debt Really Weaken The Economy? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:53PMWhile politicians often talk about the deficit and unemployment in the same breath, economists say the relationship between the two is more complicated. And while economists say the country should get a control over its finances, big reductions in current spending could be a risky strategy.
Obama erred in dropping Elizabeth Warren to head agency Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:53PMHe sacrificed his top pick to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after Republican lawmakers said they wouldn't support her nomination. But his second choice may face a battle as well. President Obama shouldn't have backed down.
Heineman: Economy top priority for governors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:52PMNebraska Gov. Dave Heineman said Monday that he wants to arm each of the nation's governors with an action plan to attract high-growth businesses and expand their economies.
Instant view: IBM's Q2 results, signings beat Street Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:47PMLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp reported a surge in signings of new business at its services division during the second quarter, substantially beating Wall Street expectations and signaling businesses are still spending on technology.
Cameron to fly home as corruption storm builds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:47PMLONDON (Reuters) - David Cameron cut short a trip to Africa and will fly home on Tuesday to defend himself from a scandal that has battered Rupert Murdoch's media empire, forced British police chiefs to resign and raised doubts about the prime minister's judgment.
Confessions Of A Patch Advertiser: It Hasn't Helped Business Yet, But I'm Hopeful Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:45PMAOL still makes most of the money from its dial-up business – the one you remember from the 1990s. It's trying to change that by investing the revenues from that still huge, but slowing business into two new businesses: The Huffington Post, and Patch, which is a network of local news sites.
Richard Cordray, Nominee to Be Nation’s Top Consumer Advocate, in 10 Quotes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:04AMPresident Obama nominated Richard Cordray, the former attorney general of Ohio, to officially have your back. If and when Cordray is confirmed, he’ll run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created last summer to defend consumers against abusive practices by banks and other financial institutions. Who is this Cordray fella? And why is he, [...]
'One of El Paso's unsung heroes': Ted Houghton helps prep city for economic growth, prosperity Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03AMHundreds of millions of dollars in highway construction is providing a framework for unprecedented economic growth in El Paso, and a fourth-generation El Pasoan is getting much of the credit.