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Business Beat Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:21PMThere's a little more room to run around now at Wagner Decorating, located at 711 Lincoln Avenue, York. Wagner's, owned by Ann Wagner and her son, Bruce Wagner, are in the finishing stage of expanding into the store space to the north of the store's location.
Tires stolen from 'Burg business Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16PMChatham-Kent police are investigating after tires were stolen from Maynard & Holmes Auto Body in Wallaceburg sometime Saturday night. The four tires, which were removed from a vehicle, are valued at $1,500.[...]
Tuesday tips round-up: Capita, Bovis, Tullett Prebon Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14PMLONDON (SHARECAST) - Recent full-year results from Capita were decidedly mixed – with the market particularly concerned about a slowdown in organic growth at the company in 2009 and 2010.
Child care crunch Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:11PMCHEYENNE -- At the same time Wyoming is having trouble hiring and retaining quality child care providers, child care is becoming prohibitively expensive for an increasing number of parents in the state, a statewide foundation warned Monday.
Is Cal Poly ready for an earthquake? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:02PMBy: DENISE DECHAINE, Staff Writer Details of the campus plan for emergencies are unknown to some students In the wake of the earthquakes that devastated Haiti and Chile, people of Southern California are wondering how prepared they will be if the “big one” strikes. The Los Angeles Times recently released an article about how prepared Southern Cali...
Go Ahead, Start That Side Business Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39PM3 entrepreneurs offer tips on how to have a full-time job, sideline business and a great life.
Marketing and Sales Must Work in Unison Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39PMFollow these tips for creating promotional materials that work as hard as you do.
Cerro Gordo supervisors to hold budget hearing Tuesday Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:17PMMASON CITY — Cerro Gordo County supervisors are expected to approve a budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year at their meeting Tuesday morning.
Connecting Family Trees: Do You Think You Are Related to Royalty? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:14PMSPRINGVILLE, Utah----Genealogy, or the pursuit of your family history, is a tremendously popular hobby. It’s fun to find out if you have heroes, villains or royalty in your family tree.
Avtar in love with the land of his roots Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMAvtar Singh. NEW DELHI: Having played four Olympics, Avtar Singh is a legendary figure in Kenyan hockey. However, his heart bleeds when he talks about the present state of the sport in India — the land of his roots.
Palatine woodworking store moving to Libertyville Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:31PMThe selection of specialty products for Lake County-area woodworking enthusiasts will expand with the opening of a Woodcraft store in Libertyville. But the move isn't solely based on marketing.
Police Arrest Suspect In Lafayette Florist Robbery Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:30PMUPDATE: Suspect Arrested at Area Hotel David Desormeaux was arrested without incident yesterday evening at a hotel on the Evangeline Thruway by the Lafayette Police Department's Action Unit. The case remains under investigation. ------ Suspect Sought in Flower Shop Burglary Original Release: March 2, 2010 @ 2:50 pm The Lafayette Police Department is seeking information as to the whereabouts of a ...
FBI Tracking ‘Suburban Bank Robber’ Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:17PMFinance company employees say a man who looks like the serial bank-robbery suspect local authorities call the “Suburban Bank Robber” came into their business minutes before a nearby bank robbery.
Social Media Tips for Businesses Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:05PMJanuary 19, 2010 Social Media Tips for Businesses Posted by Curt Finch at 2:00 PM BNET has published an article on “Eight Ways to Ruin Your Social Media Strategy, listing the following as potential mistakes that companies can make if they are not careful. 1. Pretend you can do without it. 2. Play down the costs. 3. Act like you own the conversation. 4. Fear empowering your employees. 5. Assume ...
ATF toy gun seizure: Was it justified? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:01PMCORNELIUS, Ore. - The buzz has only gotten louder over government agents seizing a batch of toy guns from a local business owner, so we're attempting to bring more light to the subject.
Picking the Correct Set of SEO Services Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:01PMSEO services are aplenty. The methods of executing these services of SEO techniques come in two forms: hiring a professional company or doing it yourself. Like many experienced internet marketers, the latter method is the most cost-effective and efficient because of the maximum control it allows.
Government Contract Consulting Firm, Federal Schedules, Inc. Marks 24 Years as GSA Schedule Consultant Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:33AMHERNDON, Va.----Federal Schedules, Inc. , the nation’s leading government contract consulting firm specializing in the GSA Schedule, marks 24 years of providing superior service to government contractors worldwide.
City man to head green communities national group Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:30AMAfter two years of helping Peterborough transition towards the future, Fred Irwin is making a transition of his own. In January 2008, Irwin founded the local chapter of the international Transition Town movement.[...]
Window on a Gold Coast finance crash Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMThere is now firm evidence to support the theory that the Gold Coast glass repair industry (aside from corporate undertaking) was one of the few sectors to have benefited from the collapse of the financier City Pacific.
Bellingham's Hilltop Farms faces liquor license suspension Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMSelectmen decided last night to suspend Hilltop Farms' liquor license for eight days after being caught selling alcohol to a minor during a December sting.
Ads aim to cut back car break-ins Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:20AMST. LOUIS — Free beer? Free food? Free smokes? That's what's on a thief's mind when you leave money or other valuables in your car, according to a new public awareness campaign unveiled Tuesday in Mayor Francis Slay's office.
Transcript: How The Election Will Affect Your Wealth Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:12AMDavid Kuo talks to David Buik of BGC Partners.
Peel Police Force Mourns Loss Of “Ideal Recruit” Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:03AMConst. Artem “James” Otchakovski died in hospital Tuesday night after he was critically injured in a car accident in Brampton.
BASS Reporter's Notebook Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:01AMA sports commission at work; Run, walk crawl; Notable Classic finishes; Menendez's new sponsor; And  What's an EGGlite?
State Considers Repealing Campsite Tax Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:01AMNew Hampshire's House is considering repealing a 9 percent tax on campsites that took effect in July.
Research and Markets: Commodity Trader's Almanac 2010 - Indispensable Resource for Active Traders Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:00AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Commodity Trader's Almanac 2010" to their offering.
Consumers Demand Deals, redplum.com Responds with 194 Million Coupons in 2009 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:31PMPrint Promotions Also Remain an Important Tool to Reach and Motivate Shoppers (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/consumer_demand/coupons/prweb3650324.htm
City wants accurate Census count Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:28PMFort Payne Mayor Bill Jordan is encouraging all city residents to stand up and be counted – in the 2010 Census. “It’s critical that Fort Payne’s count be full and accurate,” he said. “Many of our funding opportunities are based on population and other factors, so I ask that all participate.
5 Things To Do If You Get Scammed Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:27PMWe've given you the warnings and raised the red flags about the most common scams. But if you get scammed, we're giving you tips for how to handle a bad...
1-800-Recycling.com Encourages Energy Reduction - The Digital Way Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:18PMLOS ANGELES----1-800-Recycling.com, an interactive nationwide website dedicated to enhancing and democratizing the consumer recycling experience while making practical suggestions about green living, has published an article on its blog that explores and encourages investment in devices that encourage eco-friendly practices.
Ukraine's leading English-language newspaper since 1995 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:13PMPsychologist Victoria Nemchenko, far right, and students of her pickup class meditate at a session in Angels, a training and self-help center for women.
The Snowboarder Supported by Grocers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:07PMAfter Alex Loo lost her financing, the Kin brothers, who arrived in Canada with nothing but now own 27 markets, became her sponsor.
Digital Media Pioneer Shawn Rorick Releases Emerging Marketer Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:59AMEmerging Marketer identifies, explains and takes a visionary approach to how our marketing future will look over the next 25 years. Las Vegas [Feb. 25, 2010] – Digital marketing professional Shawn Rorick today released Emerging Marketer , an honest assessment of next-generation advertising.
Israel takes swipe at foreign media Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:45AMEuropean correspondents reporting from Israel are depicted as stupid and condescending in video spoofs on a new government website.
My hotel lost a star -- what now? Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:36AMWhen Stephanie Farrow books a nonrefundable hotel room through Priceline, she's promised a four-star property. She ends up with a three-star and when she complains, she's given the runaround. Is her lost star a lost cause?
Tiger Woods Keeps Support From Nike Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:29AMNike says it is willing to wait for Tiger Woods to get his personal life in order before he retuns to public life.
Sandy Henson Corso: John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO: A Fresh Perspective Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:48PMCEO John Mackey and Whole Foods may not be perfect, but for me the good outweighs the bad. Whole Foods made healthy food mainstream. I know my family is healthier because of John Mackey.
Murdoch lookalike in right carry-on at the airport Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:59AMSpotted at Melbourne Airport recently. Someone who looked uncannily like the News Corp boss and Sun King Rupert Murdoch having some issues with the Qantas departure gate staff over the size of his carry-on luggage. The conversation ended in the large suitcase being checked in, according to a CBD informant.
Pavel Somov, Ph.D.: A Yoga Mat for Your Mouth Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:33AMYoga is union. Mindful eating is also yoga -- in the sense that eating unites your body and mind's intention through a moment of eating...
Unemployment Pushes Fast-Food Breakfast Sales Down Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:18AMBreakfast sales had grown at a ravenous pace during the boom years as busy workers scarfed down sausage biscuits on the way to the office, fueling a $57 billion business and accounting for as much as a quarter of sales at some fast-food chains. Chains opened earlier and expanded their morning menus to accommodate the traffic as lunch and dinner sales flatlined.
In The Hot Seat: Norwich Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:15AMOne of those nice people from the Capital Canaries, their travel officer no less, has decided to join us our second grilling this week, and he likes beating Colchester United! So step up, or sit down, Mr. Allman.
5 Tips to Responsibly Manage Credit Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 10:14AMRISMEDIA, February 22, 2010—As new regulations from the Credit CARD (Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure) Act take effect on February 22, 2010, many consumers are still curious about the net impact to their daily lives. Bills.com, one of the leading resources…
Tax tips: Experts offer their advice Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:25AMThe income tax filing deadline is just 53 days away, so gather up those W-2s and 1099s and get busy. To help with this sometimes confusing, always daunting task, we’ve asked accountants, tax preparers and financial consultants to offer tips and advice.
Emirates Fortune Group Launches Dubai Headquarters Backed by Dh735 Million Capital Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:15PM21 February 2010 DUBAI -- Emirates Fortune Group LLC, or EFG, a newly-established holding investment company with interests in the UAE, UK, and USA, as well as North Africa, KSA, and Turkey, has recently announced the establishment of its headquarters in Dubai and the launch of its operations, stating a combined capital investment of Dh735 million from its senior partners behind it.
Travel deductions tempting but complex Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:06PMYou're planning a vacation, and thinking about taking some time during your trip to see a client. Maybe you can get a big tax deduction?
Home projects for while you're cooped up in the cold Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:06PMExperts say winter is a good time of year for all sorts of indoor repairs and renovations.
Dolls’ creator enlists military Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:05PMThe music-playing quilts, dolls and other items that Audrey Storch created were clearly popular but produced little profit until she hit it big with a military mom in Michigan.
In their own words: Q&A with Republican House candidates for District 17 Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:37PMThe Trib asked all Republican candidates for U.S. Congress in District 17 to answer several questions succinctly. Their answers to three of the questions are below, slightly abridged. Others will be published at wacotrib.com this week.
Austin IRS attacker part of long line of tax protesters Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:29AMWASHINGTON — Joseph Stack’s methods were unthinkable — he is accused of ramming a plane into an Internal Revenue Service building in Texas — but his views on taxation follow a long line of protesters who believe tax laws don’t apply to them.
Attack on IRS part of long line of tax protesters Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:07AMWhile their numbers aren't large, according to experts, their arguments are so enticing that the IRS has published a guide to debunk their claims.