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At Midlife, a Re-evaluation of a Career Path Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:50PMWhen Lee Weinstein realized his 15th anniversary at work was upon him, it prompted him to address how he wanted to spend the rest of his life.
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College Studies for the Business of Life Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:50PMTo better understand the world in which they will live, students need foundations in economics, statistics, finance and psychology.
Visual art transforms fabrics to fashion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:45PMHow can you create an apparel brand that commands premium price and gains the consumer's high pride of ownership so she/he returns to it and influences others in society?
BBB: Be wary of storm chasers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:19PMYour home can take a serious beating when a big storm hits and finding a roofing contractor you can trust isn’t always easy. Storm chasers and other door-to-door salesmen often peddle dubious deals that can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and create serious headaches.
Airline Fees and Fares Turn Small Recovery Into Big Profits Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:15PMAir fares have marched steadily upward in recent months and are now close to pre-recession levels — and that’s not even counting all the new fees that airlines have introduced lately.
Canterbury quake over, but fear remains Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:14PMCivil Defence authorities are advising Christchurch residents, especially those in areas badly affected by yesterday's quake or with significant damage to their properties, to ensure they continue to have contingency plans in place, especially as bad weather is forecast for the Canterbury region.
What Japan must do now to survive the coming U.S. conflagration Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:59PMIt is no secret that the tectonic plates of the American empire are slipping dramatically, though the vast majority of Americans are blissfully unaware or in denial of what may soon occur. British historian Niall Ferguson recently described the American empire as "fragile," and likened its state to that of a forest before a fire — one of "self-organized criticality" in which, though the dry ...
ReadWriteWeb Events Guide, 4 Sept. 2010 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:53PMWe're always on the lookout for upcoming Web tech events from around world. Know of something taking place that should appear here? Let us know in the comments below or email us . You can import individual events in the Events Guide into Google Calendar using the link beside each entry, or download the entire thing as an iCal file (which is importable into Google Calendar, Outlook, Windows Live ...
Man with 2.8M miles on Volvo shares car longevity secrets Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:22AMWhile many of us struggle to nurse our aging cars along for a few more miles, Irv Gordon is working just as hard to get a few more miles from his 1966 Volvo -- at least 200,000 more.
The harsh truth on Hubbard Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:15AMGreed and incompetence lie at the heart of all financial failures. South Canterbury Finance is no exception. Many people will say that is an offensive, cruel and dead-wrong judgement about one man and his community.
Web Buzz: Hipmunk.com stands out in a crowd of boring flight search engines Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:55AMIs there room for another search engine for flights? If Hipmunk.com can truly save us time, then absolutely. What’s hot: Search results are displayed in a radically different format that uses charts and colors to draw users into considering their flight options. The filtering happens visually, rather than through the more time-consuming display of say, Kayak.com, [...]
Weekend Interview with Gibbs High senior class president Keonna Welch Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:37AMKeonna Welch, 17, is senior class president at Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. A week before school started, the state Department of Education placed Gibbs on its list of 22 poorest performing schools. For Welch, who has served as served as class president each of her four years at Gibbs, the news was an unpleasant surprise. We caught up with Welch this week to ask her her thoughts on the ...
Advice for saving travel costs, from fares to accommodation Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:23AMStock-market jitters and the falling Canadian dollar have spooked consumers, including travellers.
Wealth industry looks out of the box Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:19AMWealth managers are turning to a variety of surprising sources - such as online dating and charity – to persuade the world’s richest people to invest with them.
West Chamber announces six board candidates Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:14AMThe St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce CEO Lacey Toldeano has announced the six candidates nominated to serve a three-year term on the chamber’s board of directors.
City of Mandeville approves 2011 budget Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:12AMThe Mandeville City Council approved a $28 million budget for the 2011 fiscal year that includes $44,000 for car expenses and $50,000 for a new cultural development director.
State tests not only way we should measure student progress: Your Turn Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:11AMWhen I received a teaching award last February, I told the audience I’d keep the plaque boxed in case they wanted it back after the achievement tests. Everyone laughed. I was serious.
Take-home vehicles a thing of the past in Mandeville Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:10AMTwo-and-a-half years after former mayor Eddie Price crashed his city-owned SUV through a Causeway toll booth, new mayor Donald Villere is doing away with take-home vehicles for department heads.
Former Basic Energy employees confess to business scheme Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:44PMSidney Herald Former Basic Energy Services employees Douglas Pierce of Sidney, Mont., and Ricky Wolla of Minot pleaded guilty to felony mail fraud in Federal Court last week in Billings, Mont. Larry Strouf, Sidney, pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Basic Energy Services is a Midland, Texas, based company servicing oil well sites in the area.
Than Thi Nguyen Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:41PMIn the chaos of Saigon's fall in April 1975, Than Thi Nguyen fled with her six children, her mother and the clothes on her back.
Tony Blair's memoirs: verdict Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:34PMOur commentators deliver their thoughts on Tony Blair's memoirs, entitled A Journey Polly Toynbee : This is a historic act of treachery Was Tony Blair always really a closet conservative, or did he convert late in life? That's the puzzle of A Journey . His final chapter, a postscript written after this year's general election, reads like a floor-crossing declaration of support for the coalition ...
Save the Coast hot sauce to help wildlife Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:34PML’Observateur LAPLACE – A Destrehan business owner has come up with a unique opportunity to raise money and awareness for the recovery and rehabilitation of fish and wildlife affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
DECA âconvenienceâ store a BIG HIT for students at DHS Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:31PMStudents looking to grab a snack, get last minute school supplies or the latest in âBulldogâ fashion can do it quickly at the DECA Store.
Town Hall in Douglas Sept. 2 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:30PMArizona Town Hall representatives will be in town on Thursday, September 2 to present information as it relates to Douglas.
Just a reprieve? Unless Republican leaders learn from the past, another Iraq is in our future Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMIn terms of foreign policy, the Republican Party remains unapologetically committed to Bush/Cheneyism In his address to the nation Tuesday evening, discussing the end of American combat operations in Iraq, Barack Obama took great pains to be apolitical, nonjudgmental, and even gracious toward his predecessor. In his address to the nation Tuesday evening, discussing the end of American combat ...
Nicolas Cage lawsuit against biz manager dismissed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMCourt records show a lawsuit in which Nicolas Cage accused a former business manager of mismanagement has been dismissed.
Rashi Foundation takes aim at high school education Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:16PMThe Rashi Foundation plans to expand its contribution to education in Israel through two ventures: one to establish a network of high schools funded by government but with its extra touch; the other an effort with the Joint Distribution Committee in Israel to provide a three-year boost for selected elementary schools, with the idea of improving them for the long term.
Nicolas Cage lawsuit blaming former business manager for financial woes is dismissed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMLOS ANGELES, Calif. - Court records show a lawsuit in which Nicolas Cage accused a former business manager of mismanagement has been dismissed. A counterclaim by the manager, Samuel J. Levin, also was dismissed.
Net a bargain Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMShopping for clothes is just a click away. IT’S nothing new, hawking your products online. While sites like eBay and Amazon have long made their presence felt here, there are also many local online shopping sites and “blogshops”.
Advisers realising benefits of flat fees Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:09PMAdvisers are leaning more towards flat fees as they review their businesses and properly price their services, according to Elixir Consulting’s Sue Viskovic.
Roxanna Zamani bus after winning award Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:03PMInvercargill designer Roxanna Zamani said she doesn't know what jetlag is – it's been all "go, go, go" since she got back to New Zealand on Sunday.
Berkeley Research Group Continues to Expand National Presence – New Office Opens in Los Angeles Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMEMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG), a preeminent expert services and data analytics firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles office will be based in Century City, bringing the firm’s total headcount to over 80 employees working across seven offices in the United States and Europe. The Los Angeles office ...
Nicolas Cage lawsuit against biz manager dismissed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:50PMAssociated Press - September 1, 2010 7:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Court records show a lawsuit in which Nicolas Cage accused of a former business manager of mismanagement has been...
Berkeley Research Group Continues to Expand National Presence - New Office Opens in Los Angeles Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:46PMEMERYVILLE, Calif.----Berkeley Research Group, LLC , a preeminent expert services and data analytics firm, today announced the opening of a new office in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles office will be based in Century City, bringing the firm’s total headcount to over 80 employees working across seven offices in the United States and Europe.
Mike Ragogna: From The Grateful Dead to Rhythm Devils: A Conversation with Mickey Hart Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMA Conversation With Mickey Hart Mike Ragogna: You're on tour now, right? Mickey Hart: I am on tour with the Rhythm Devils. I am in...
Farrar gets stage win at Vuelta a España; Gilbert keeps lead Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:12AMGarmin-Slipstream's Tyler Farrar won the fifth stage of the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, outsprinting some of the best in the business
Accusations fly across judicial arena Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:10AMSupreme Court Judge Bill Wilson's lawyer launched a stinging attack yesterday on retired judge Sir Edmund (Ted) Thomas, accusing him of being dishonourable, engaging in fantasy and breaching a confidence. read more
Pro dream drives golfer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:08AMFormer Timaruvian Glen Davies is following his dream of becoming a professional golfer.
Vivo Girls Sports, Inc. Creates an Online League of Their Own Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:59AMMILL VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--vivoGs launches today! Online community, resource and social network for teens/college age girls who love sports. Fanpage already has 37,000 fans, placing it in the top 1% of all fan pages!
O'Brien: Considering The PayPal Mafia's place in Silicon Valley history Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:11PMPayPal alumni made their mark on the Web early by starting YouTube, LinkedIn, and Yelp. But since then, the group's influence has grown.
Josh Wilson Joins Mercer's Human Capital Business as Partner Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:11PMNEW YORK----Mercer announced today that Josh Wilson has joined its Human Capital consulting business as a Partner.
Equity vs. Convertible Debt: VCs Debate Shifting Investment Trends Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:08PMIn the latest example of VC chatter - wherein multiple venture capitalists simultaneously blog about a hot issue - the topic du jour is the debate between convertible debt and equity rounds. The spark came from a Friday night tweet by Y Combinator founder Paul Graham (yes, he finally joined Twitter ) that declared convertible notes victorious since each of this summer's YC class opted for them ...
Article: Emmy Countdown: Presenters Practice Emmy Moments Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMRehearsals are in full swing in downtown Los Angeles in preparation for Sunday evening’s 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, going live to all U.S. time zones, while a few lavish opportunities for celebrities to fetch freebies before the show are occurring farther away in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. Here’s the latest happenings:
The Thai Capital Fund Reports Second Quarter Earnings Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:04PMTF ), a closed-end management investment company seeking long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities of Thai companies, today announced its results for the quarter...
L.A. Dodgers Ownership Disputed in McCourts’ Divorce Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:03PMFrank McCourt’s claim to be the sole owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers was challenged today by his estranged wife in a divorce trial.
Bayport residents to pay slightly less in property taxes Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:51AMA small jump in the tax levy, combined with a larger drop in property valuations, should result in a drop in taxes for most Bayport property owners.
New job program offers incentives to area businesses Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:45AMJob Service North Dakota is starting a new program that provides incentives to primary-sector businesses looking to relocate to the state and create new jobs.
Q&A: Motilal Oswal, CMD, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:44AMMotilal Oswal, chairman and managing director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, outlines an equity market strategy for retail investors in a freewheeling chat with Dipta Joshi.
Wall Street's Buy List Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:32AMActions speak louder than words.