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- Summer ends without a bang Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:56AMWith the summer buying season winding down, housing market industry professionals say the end of the federal tax credit for home buyers wound up having little effect on year-to-date numbers for 2010, but a big effect on the summer months, essentially pushing up many would-be summer sales.
- Homeownership still attracts Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:45AMIt's hard to read the headlines and not conclude that becoming a homeowner is a terrible idea.
- USAJobs a good Web source for job hunters, but not all openings are listed Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:00PMDerrick T. Dortch, president of the Diversa Group, is a career counselor who specializes in government job searches and military transition. This is adapted from a recent chat at washingtonpost.com. Employment - United States - USAJOBS - Business - Business and Economy
- Facetime: Business workshops in and around Washington Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 11:00PMMONDAY Social Media Strategies for Your Job Search . Marvin Powell, chief executive of Coach Powell Training and Development, will discuss how to use social media tools to promote yourself in your job hunt. 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., 1718 P St. NW, Suite T2, the District. Sponsor: 40Plus of Greater... IPhone - Washington - United States - Apple - Arts
- Facetime: Business workshops in and around Washington Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 11:00PMMONDAY Social Media Strategies for Your Job Search . Marvin Powell, chief executive of Coach Powell Training and Development, will discuss how to use social media tools to promote yourself in your job hunt. 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., 1718 P St. NW, Suite T2, the District. Sponsor: 40Plus of Greater... IPhone - United States - Apple - Education - Art
- Fresno's economic recovery outlook darkens Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:41PMFresno was among the last areas of California's Central Valley to slip into recession. Now, analysts think it may be among the last to emerge from recession.
- BRIEFLY: July 24 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:40AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
- Careers: Jobs With Salaries of $100k or More Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 8:29AMOur weekly look at employment openings with salaries of $100,000 or more.
- Careers: Jobs With Salaries of $100k or More Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 8:31PMOur weekly look at employment openings with salaries of $100,000 or more.
- McCain disagrees with AZ gov's drug 'mule' comment Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 2:18PMU.S. Sen. John McCain says he disagrees with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's statements that most people crossing the U.S. southern border illegally are smuggling drugs, but he thinks she is doing a good job of standing up for her state.
- Have Residential And Commercial Markets Hit Bottom? Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 11:08AMHome prices in San Diego are rising at a higher rate than just about every other market in the nation. Is this a sign the local real estate market is stabilizing? Plus, why is the commercial market continuing to struggle? We discuss the latest news on the residential and commercial real estate markets.
- Primary Elections Arrive; N.C. Voters Get Their Say Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 9:38PMNorth Carolina voters faced an opportunity to declare a preferred direction for their government Tuesday with the chance to select candidates in a series of federal and state primary contests.
- Home sales not likely to dry up Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 12:26AMWith just over a week left to qualify for the federal tax credits being offered to first-time and repeat home buyers, it's time to start contemplating what becomes of the Triangle housing market once those stimulus programs disappear.
- Careers: Jobs With Salaries of $100K or More Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 2:07PMOur weekly look at employment openings with salaries of $100,000 or more.
- Raking it in? Over half of undergrads work for pay Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 1:43AMBy: Talia Kagan Looks like Spring Weekend artist Snoop Dogg isn’t the only one with his mind on his money and his money on his mind. Over half of Brown students — 56 percent — pulled in their own cash-money by working for pay this semester, according to...
- High-end headaches Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 5:48PMWhile many industry insiders hail a recovery of the housing market in Southern California and across the nation, questions linger about whether the high-end homes covering the beach cities can take part in the rebound.
- Marshall Endorsed By Former US Senator in NC Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 9:43AMU.S. Senate candidate and North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has been endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Robert Morgan.
- Short sales increasing in Douglas County Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 12:58AMEveryone knows the phrase “desperate times call for desperate measures,” but in a struggling real estate market, not everyone knows the right measures to take.
- Calendar Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:04PMSend calendar items by noon Friday to Lorin Buck at lbuck@fairfaxtimes.com. For more calendar listings, visit www.fairfaxtimes.com.
- Report stirs up talk over mortgage interest deduction Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:50PMA House committee discussed ending the tax break, sparking a broader debate on the state's tax system.
- THOUSANDS LINE UP TO SEEK JOBS Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:39AMAn estimated 7,000 people battled heavy traffic and long lines to attend a job fair with federal agencies yesterday in Stafford County. "There's an intense interest," said Kevin Hall, a spokesman for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, who hosted the fair at the University of Mary Washington's College of Graduate and Professional Studies off U.S. 17....
- Pending home sales fall 7.6 pct. in Jan Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:11PMWASHINGTON -- The number of buyers who agreed to purchase a home fell sharply in January, a sign that demand for housing is sinking this winter as stormy weather slammed Eastern states.Record snowsto...
- Pending home sales fall 7.6 pct. in Jan Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:03AMJanuary pending home sales fall 7.6 percent in sign of dropping demand
- Inside the Beltway Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:34AMBAD WEATHER Make hay while the sun shines: The federal government appears eager to hire high-priced "climate change program managers" and "climate change scientists" who would make up to $179,700 a year. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists 13 open positions in the Department of Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency for such jobs, open for public application from Feb. 19 to ...
- Despite Signs of Recovery, Chronic Joblessness Rises Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:55PMThe social safety net was built for short-term gaps between jobs, but work may be scarce for years, not months.
- Business Briefs for Feb. 18 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:11PMThe Chesapeake-based company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it recently completed the repurchase of a warrant that entitled the U.S. Treasury to buy 132,353 shares of its stock. Monarch says in the document that the $260,000 deal ends its participation in the Treasury’s capital-purchase program. Fitch ratings downgraded Philip Morris International from an “A-plus” to “A.“ Moody’s kept ...
- U.S. trade authority accuses 7 job-placement groups of fraud Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:17PMU.S. trade authority accuses 7 job-placement groups of fraud
- Family sues government over CA Coast Guard crash that killed boy, 8, during Christmas parade Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:59PMSAN DIEGO - The family of an 8-year-old boy who was killed when a Coast Guard vessel struck him during a Christmas parade on San Diego Bay is suing the federal government.
- Economic experts say signs of growth are apparent Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:39PMExperts who track the Utah economy as well as surrounding states this month reported January was a disappointment despite overall optimism for the
- Careers: Jobs That Pay $100K or More Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:08AMOur weekly look at employment openings with salaries of $100,000 or more.
- Monday Business: Face Time Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:00PMTUESDAY Networking Made Simple. How, where and when to network. 10 a.m. to noon, 401 N. Washington St., Suite 100, Rockville. Sponsor: Montgomery County Commission for Women, Counseling and Career Center. Cost: $20. Contact: 240-777-8300. Web site: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw .
- Database strategy propels CoStar Group Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:00PMNot long ago, in what now seems like the technological Dark Ages, data on commercial properties were scattered among guidebooks on sales and leasing activity, myriad public records and real estate listings.
- SLO County Roundup Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:50PMPaso Robles The City Council agreed this week to ask state leaders to ur
- DOUBLE ENTRIES 16.03 Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:21PMAdvert Cass Business School London has a prime London location and excellent industry links. We offer a wide choice of Specialist Masters Finance Courses including: MSc in International Accounting & Finance, MSc in Finance, MSc in Investment Management, MSc in Banking & International Finance, MSc Finance and Investment and MSc in Real Estate Investment We hold regular information sessions, why ...
- Moneyline Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:25PMA quick read on business news for Feb. 4, 2010
- Martin County Calendar, updated Jan. 27 Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:38AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsGary Brooks: Prophetic speaker. Spirit of Prophecy Ministries, 43 S.W. Monterey Road, Stuart, 7 p.m. Jan. 29-30; 7 p.m. Jan. 31. (772)-285-7007.Book Talk: With Tina Welling author of “Fairy Tale Blues” and “Crybaby Ranch,” both mainly set in Stuart. Cummings Library, Palm City, 2 p.m. Feb. 9; Hoke Library in Jensen Beach, 2 p.m. Feb. 10.New Member Class (Module 4): Unity ...
- Government Work Is the New Black Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:14AMUncle Sam needs YOU, he's just not that good at showing it. As the economy shudders and shakes and civilian companies teeter on a tightrope of uncertainty, there is one sector standing strong and quietly growing: the federal government. The feds are the single largest employer in the country with more than 1.8 million civilian employees on the payroll. Salaries and benefits afforded to ...
- No headline - CC_MC_Looking_Ahead Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 7:48AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsPancakes In The Park: Breakfast, music. Kiwanis Park, Colorado Avenue, Stuart, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 27. Ticket: $5. Benefits Kiwanis community programs. nancyjohnsoon13@comcast.net; (772) 382-0554.Chinese New Year: Celebration, activities, crafts, snacks. Children’s Museum, Indian Riverside Park, Stuart, noon-4 p.m., Jan. 31. Free-$6 ...
- Parnell's prepared remarks in Alaska State of the State Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:13PMJUNEAU, Alaska - The prepared text of Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell's State of the State address delivered to lawmakers Wednesday in Juneau: Lieutenant Governor Craig Campbell, President Gary Stevens...
- Website Names KC "Best Place to Look for a Job" Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 6:52PMThe economic downturn hit the United States hard in 2009, but the news wasn't all bad for the Kansas City metro area last year, as the city has been named the "Best Place in the Nation to Look for a Job" by a national employment website.
- Looking back at the year 2009 Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 11:35PMJANUARY Jan...
- O.C. Biz Wrap: Del Taco's new mascot Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 8:12PMWe know information flies fast these days! As a service for the many of you who simply can't keep up, here's snippet summaries of business blog posts created by Orange County Register reporters and editors on Jan. 12 The Gadgetress Vizio goes beyond...
- Asian stock markets retreat amid doubts of U.S. recovery Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 4:44AMBANGKOK, Thailand - Asian stock markets retreated Friday as worries - from weak job figures in the U.S. to the prospect of more stringent capital requirements for banks - checked appetite for riskier assets. European indexes rose.
- For new grads, some industries have good job prospects Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 8:24PMIt's hard for me to believe, but 14 years ago this week I graduated from college.
- Orchids & Onions 12/5 Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 11:33AMOnions: To Gary D., owner/publisher of the Range Times for his Nov. 19 “Notes”. You insinuate that the attack at Fort Hood was the fault of the “New” Administration.
- Closed meeting on open records a sign of slow progress on Obama pledge Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 7:12AMWASHINGTON - The Obama administration is conducting a workshop on government openness for federal employees behind closed doors Monday, a private training session for freedom-of-information officials to learn about a new U.S. office that settle disputes between the bureaucracy and the public.
- Courthouse steps: Minor facing million-dollar foreclosure Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 2:38PM“This may be a squeeze-play to get him out of the farm,” says real estate expert Gibson, “but I don’t think he’s gonna be homeless.” FARM PHOTO BY HAWES SPENCER; FILE PHOTO JAY KUHLMANN Halsey Minor, the raised-in-Charlottesville entrepreneur whose successes include Salesforce and CNet but whose recent forays into jet-buying, hotel-building, and horse-racing appear to have taxed his voluminous ...
- Feds seek rehearing of appeals court ruling that said baseball drug list seizure was illegal Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 3:59PMSAN FRANCISCO - Federal officials are asking for a rehearing of an appeals court decision that said the government illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids.
- More that sociologist Erving Goffman could tell us about social networking and Internet identity Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 10:36AMAfter posting some thoughts a month ago about Erving Goffman's classic sociological text, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, I heard from a reader who urged me to try out a deeper work of Goffman's, Frame Analysis (Harper Colophon, 1974). This blog presents the thoughts that came to mind as I made my way through that long and rambling work. Although the Internet tends to strip away the ...
- Finding a job in a down economy Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 1:46AMUnemployment has been on the rise in recent months. If you are among the thousands of people seeking work, it’s important not to give up hope. As you conduct your search, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) advises that there are many ways to improve your prospects and ensure that you present yourself as the best person for the job: