Archive for May, 2006


Business News - Microsoft to lay out business intelligence game plan

Microsoft to lay out business intelligence game plan CNET News.com, CA - 17 hours ago Jeff Raikes, the president of Microsoft's Business Division, will detail the company's roadmap in business intelligence next week.
Business magnate gives Toronto hospital $37 million CTV.ca, Canada - 19 hours ago TORONTO — Business magnate Peter Munk has given $37 million to […]

Business News - ‘Don’t panic’ on succession: business 

‘Don’t panic’ on succession: business  iafrica.com - 12 minutes ago There was no need for the current presidential succession debate to sow panic, government and business representatives said on Tuesday.Save to My Web
Co-op Bank rejects 10m of business  Edinburgh Evening News - 51 minutes ago THE Co-operative Bank knocked back a record 10 million worth of business […]

Business News - New chairman, same debate at Augusta

New chairman, same debate at AugustaPrescott Daily Courier - The venerable Augusta National golf course is undergoing a change that has nothing to do with tee placements or par. On May 21, Billy Payne replaced Hootie Johnson as chairman of the club that hosts the Masters golf tournament. Hootie is best
Wanted: Linguists […]

Business News - Time-saving services a growth industry

Time-saving services a growth industryThe Province - Time-ravaged B.C. consumers are taking shelter from the rat race by scurrying to health spas, hairdressers and dry cleaners. The province’s personal-services industry has exploded as residents fling rising incomes at professionals who can save them
Horse RacingSan Francisco Gate - There was no array of […]

Business News - Eureka Chamber sides against Measure T

Eureka Chamber sides against Measure TEureka Times-Standard - EUREKA — The Eureka Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that its board of directors has overwhelmingly taken a stance against Measure T. The measure, on the ballot June 6, would prohibit non-local corporate contributions in Humboldt County
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Business News - After fire, City Hall back in business On Wednesday, about 475

After fire, City Hall back in business On Wednesday, about 475 Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 4 hours ago "City Hall is open for business," said city Managing Director Pedro Ramos, who added that work had been done throughout the night to ready the historic building
Business Calendar Sun Publications Chicago, IL - 3 […]

Business News - UK’s C&W yearly profit drops, abandons buyback

UK’s C&W yearly profit drops, abandons buybackReuters - LONDON (Reuters) - British telecoms group Cable & Wireless Plc (CW.L: Quote , Profile , Research ) posted full year core earnings that missed the average market forecast and abandoned its share buyback program, sending its shares lower. The UK’s
Local business briefsBattle Creek Enquirer […]

Business News - DeStefano talks business, plans 

DeStefano talks business, plans  Republican American - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago TORRINGTON — Describing himself as a “cork in the ocean,” Francis S. Delaney asked gubernatorial candidate John DeStefano how small-business men like himself could deal with rising health care costs.Save to My Web
How business package has helped put Paul in the driving seat  Liverpool Echo - 2 […]

Business News - Restaurant business needs foreign workers

Restaurant business needs foreign workers Orlando Sentinel, FL - 1 hour ago Bush told a packed crowd at the association's annual convention that immigration reform is vital to the future growth of the restaurant business.
Local business agenda Cincinnati Enquirer, OH - 2 hours ago "Networking Meeting: Doing Business With The Procter & […]

Business News - Policing is a dangerous business

Policing is a dangerous business Danvers Herald, MA - 17 hours ago Officers Peter Shabowicz, Scott Frost and Mike Hagan all said that, despite an abundance of training and experience, policing is still risky business.
Business revs up for S. Florida's luxury-car sellers Miami Herald, FL - 19 hours ago A one-man outfit […]