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Job Openings Flat in May, a Sign of Slow Hiring Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:05AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of job postings didn't increase in May, a sign that hiring is unlikely to pick up this summer.
Women Faring Worse Than Men In Recovery, Reversing Recession's Trend Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:10PMAs Men Head Back To Work — Sometimes In New Fields For Less Pay — Women Continue To Lose Their Jobs Get Business Mobile Text Alerts : Text BIZ To 37798 Michael Martin had to go to school for more than a year to get out of spring manufacturing, the field he'd worked in for 29 years, and qualify for a job at the Hospital Of Central Connecticut, taking patients' blood pressure and temperature and ...
How America Ceded Capitalism's Bastion to Germans Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:29AMThe 219-year-old symbol of American capitalism, the NYSE, is about to complete a $9.42 billion merger with Deutsche Boerse
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Hard to say how bad Oregon's foreclosure mess will get Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:07PMAn easy solution is probably at least a year off, unless banks finally decide to start working more effectively with troubled homeowners.
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home? Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:18PMWith house hunting season upon us, Americans should consider how several economic factors come into play
"Best Money TV Host" Consuelo Mack Launches new Season of WealthTrack Friday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Nationwide on Public ... Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:10AMContact: Natasha Padilla, WNET, +1-212-560-8824, padilla@wnet.org; or Dawn Anderson, American Public Television, +1-617-338-4455, Dawn_Anderson@aptonline.org
New skills for seniors Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:19AMBill Pitt mounted and balanced car tires in Eugene for 40 years before his job in the automotive business blew out. He got arthritis in his hips and knees, and, as if that wasn’t enough, he needed months of radiation to lick a case of prostate cancer. About a year …
Even in hard times, Central New York companies want to be the best places to work Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 9:11AMBest places to work in New York ranks C&S No. 1 and SRC No. 5.
115 Valley nonprofits lose tax-exempt status Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 4:13AMAbout 275,000 organizations nationwide have lost a tax-exempt status under a 2006 federal law requiring annual notices with the Internal Revenue Service.
115 Wabash Valley nonprofits lose tax-exempt status Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 4:13AMAbout 275,000 organizations nationwide have lost a tax-exempt status under a 2006 federal law requiring annual notices with the Internal Revenue Service.
Businesses tire of seeing economy take one step forward, two steps back Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 12:42AMBy Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Some local business leaders say they’re still waiting for the economic recovery to arrive in Rowan County. Despite government assurances the recovery started two years ago, Rand ...
Jobs return for Marshall ISD employees Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:55PMTeachers out of work are getting their jobs back at an East Texas school district, even though big budget cuts are expected next year. As CBS 19's Abby Broyles explains, Marshall ISD is already rehiring employees.
Dire data confounds investors Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:45PMHorrendous weekly jobless claims figures and a breakdown in high-stakes U.S. budget talks Thursday sent already-fragile investors running for the exits Thursday, pushing North American markets deep into the red
Community Supported Ag a growing business in Martinez and beyond Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:23PMMichael Wedgley credits the agrochemical giant Monsanto with motivating him to start his own Community Supported Agriculture based business. “I always wanted to help out small farms … when I found out about some of things that they [Monsanto] do to push out small farmers, I was infuriated … they basically were limiting my choices,” Wedgley said Tuesday after the Gazette contacted him to learn ...
Chinese accounting: Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:04PMChinese regulators aren't to blame for the recent spate of accounting shenanigans abroad, but that shouldn't stop them from acting. The broad sell-off of Chinese stocks shows a few bad apples can spoil investors' confidence in all things made in China.
On-base activities Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:18PMITT Tours June 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ueno Zoo; June 25, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Komogawa Sea World; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mother Farm Land; June 26, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., New Sanno brunch & Jindai Flower Park; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Asakusa sightseeing, Tokyo cruise & Epson Aqua Stadium; June 28, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Grinpa Amusement Park; July 2, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Gold Mine & Monkey Paradise; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m ...
Cubs Owner Sued Over Harassment Claim Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:24PMTwo Nebraska women are suing Joe Ricketts, the founder of online brokerage TD Ameritrade and owner of the Chicago Cubs, claiming he fired them from his Omaha-based charity after they accused its chief operating officer of sexual harassment.
Chicago Cubs owner sued for harassment retaliation Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:31PMTwo Nebraska women are suing founder of online brokerage TD Ameritrade an owner of the Chicago Cubs, claiming he fired them from his Omaha-based charity after they accused its chief operating of...
Dead-end bills pay dividends down the road Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:33PMWASHINGTON — Very little on a GOP wish list of amendments to a Senate jobs bill stands a chance of winning approval. But it’s hardly an exercise in futility. Offering amendments doomed to failure is a tactic both parties use to highlight their agendas and box the other side into politically awkward votes.
By Rose L. Thayer Killeen Daily Herald Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:20PMSince 2000, the percentage of teens able to score summer jobs has steadily declined. 32 percent.
On-base activities Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 5:07PMITT Tours June 18, 7 a.m.-7 p.m, cherry picking & Shosenkyo hiking; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Yunessun Hakone Hot Spa; June 19, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Disneyland; 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Western Shizuoka sightseeing; June 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ueno Zoo; June 25, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Komogawa Sea World; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mother Farm Land; June 26, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., New Sanno brunch & Jindai Flower Park; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m ...
Summary for Week Ending June 10th Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 10:15AMLast week was a light week for economic data. The trade balance report showed a decline in the April trade deficit as exports hit a new record high and imports declined.
Home sales, prices sink in May Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 12:21AMClosed home sales declined 17 percent in May compared with May 2010, and the Twin Cities median home price dived to $152,950.
Peninsula home sales and median price drop 10% Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:13PMAbout 24% of homes with a mortgage were 'underwater' Peninsula-area home sales slumped 10 percent in May, compared to May 2010 levels.
Consumers charged less, borrowed more Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:23AMWashington — Americans borrowed more money in April for the seventh straight month, but they cut back on using their credit cards.
Home ownership levels are on the decline. What does that say about the American dream? Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:08PMFROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: More than two-thirds of Americans say they have achieved the American Dream or will do so at some point in their lifetime according to the Pew Economic Mobility Project. But a new report out today says one crucial part of the American dream is no longer a reality for many Americans: [...]
Filmmaker Keith Beauchamp Still Investigating Unsolved Lynchings Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 6:12PMAward-winning filmmaker, Keith Beauchamp found his calling while making his first documentary about Emmett Louis Till, the 14-year-old Black boy who was abducted and tortured to death in August of 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman.
O's jobs-export economy Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:12PMWall Street economists I speak to feel pretty confi dent that -- for all the news about housing prices falling, gas prices rising and the stock market zig-zagging and a possible downgrade of US -- the chances of a "double dip" recession are pretty remote. After all, companies are still...
Excess Federal Property a Game Changer for Commercial Real Estate Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:49PMThrough an aggressive push in Washington, DC, to cut costs and improve operational efficiencies, the federal government's listings of properties for sale could balloon from less than a hundred or so to include potentially thousands of properties - and also, reduce the government's reliance on leased space. The effort is already influencing how landlords and brokers make decisions affecting ...
Vox Populi: “I miss movie listings and reviews in the paper. Not everyone is computer literate.” Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 9:28AM“My husband and I saw Southern Tenors at the Savannah Theatre. What an inspiring performance it was. This group of talented people is a jewel in the crown of Savannah entertainment. We recommend that local and visiting folks invest a few dollars and catch a show at the Savannah Theatre. You’ll love it.” “McDonalds employees need to train at Firehouse Subs on East Victory Drive so they can see ...
N.W. has new leader in stewardship of forests Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 1:14PMTwo weeks into his new job, Northwest Regional Forester Kent Connaughton made his first trip to Johnston Ridge on Wednesday to mark the 31st anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. It was an emotional occasion for him as he recalled the transformation of the mountain and the loss of life that day, including the death of David Johnston, a young U.S. Geological Survey volcanologist ...
Jobless Discrimination? When Firms Won't Even Consider Hiring Anyone Unemployed Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 11:40AMSome companies are refusing to even consider hiring the unemployed for job openings -- a harsh Catch-22 at a time when long-term joblessness is at the highest level in decades
South Africa: Wal-Mart Deal 'A Race to the Bottom' Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 9:05AMMultinational Wal-Mart is trying to acquire South African retailer Massmart. Khadija Sharife explains why the deal would be bad for the country and bad for workers.
Agenda: Business Happenings in South Florida Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 1:46PMFort Lauderdale Job Fair: Event by Coast-to-Coast Career Fairs brings together some of the area’s top local employers and job seeker. A local career expert also on hand with free professional résumé review; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, 1825 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach; free. www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com.
Library Corner, Lamorinda Sun Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 12:48PMAll Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety of programs for children and families. See branch listings for program information and for branch operating hours.
Home Sellers Step Up as Last-Resort Lender to Poor-Credit Buyers Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:04AMSue and Douglas Reed knew no bank would give them a mortgage -- not with a bankruptcy and two foreclosures fresh in their credit history.
Area home sales fall 17 percent in April Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 10:54AMUnlike a year ago, buyers had no $8,000 federal tax incentive Unlike last year, buyers now have no $8,000 tax incentive
Baltimore-area home sales down 17% from April 2010 | VIDEO Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 10:31AMUnlike a year ago, buyers had no $8,000 federal tax incentive The all-important spring selling season for homes is proving more bust than boom this year in the Baltimore area — and not just compared with last year, when an $8,000 federal incentive got buyers to the table.
Yeah, we’ve got snobs in public radio, but also a lot of great people with mud on their boots Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 12:05PMWhen I first started working in public radio 30-plus years ago, I was a college dropout and my day job was butchering fish on the docks in Sitka, Alaska [map].
Professor assists US Forestry Service Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 9:02PMAs part of his energy plan, President Barack Obama envisioned a future where disconnected and disadvantaged youth worked toward a greener and more efficient America. Because of the contributions of Joseph Baust
Take this "9 to 5" job ... and love it Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:26PM"9 to 5: The Musical" is faithful to the iconic film's storyline, while offering most everything musical-theater fans love, too: Knockout lead performances, scene-stealing support players, gymnastic dance numbers and 18 new songs written by Dolly Parton herself. Rating: ***
"9 to 5" *** Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:26PM"9 to 5: The Musical" is faithful to the iconic film's storyline, while offering most everything musical-theater fans love, too: Knockout lead performances, scene-stealing support players, gymnastic dance numbers and 18 new songs written by Dolly Parton herself. Rating: ***
Unemployment drops .5 percentage points in county Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 9:51AMThe seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate in Davidson County dropped to 10.9 percent in March, down 0.5 percentage point from February, according to data released Wednesday by the N.C. Employment Security Commission.
The Times-Tribune Economic Forum Part Three: Looking ahead Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 12:23PMThe Times-Tribune Economic Forum Part Three: Looking aheadMODERATOR, SCOTT LYNETT, publisher/CEO, The Times-Tribune: Where is our local economy heading in the next year, in the next five years, and what do you think will be the human impact on our commu
Central Texas home resales down 10 percent in March Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 1:07AMCentral Texas home resales down 10 percent in March
Business briefs: American sues Orbitz for monopoly Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 4:02AMAmerican Airlines raised the stakes in its battle with ticket sellers by suing travel website Orbitz and distributor Travelport Ltd., accusing them of monopoly tactics.
What's happening Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 3:12PMArt Exhibits
Realtors want West Michigan home sellers to be realistic, especially about price Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 6:26AMRead this if you are thinking about selling your house.
Wis. Rep.'s Medicare plan worries local voters Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 4:39PMBrian Krutsch has been long one of many automatic votes here for Rep. Paul Ryan. The unemployed warehouse manager, along with a solid majority of other Janesville voters, has helped elect Ryan seven times and watched with pride as he became one of Congress' leading authorities on the federal budget.