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- Closing deadline extended to Sept. 30 for Homebuyer Credit purchases Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:15AMRaphael TulinoSpecial to the Sun Eligible taxpayers who contracted to buy a home, qualifying for the first-time homebuyer credit, before the end of April now have until Sept. 30, to close the deal, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
- Those credit card rewards cost us a lot of cash Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:16AMEvidence shows credit-card rewards aren't good for us in the long run. Here's what you can do to wean yourself off them.
- TBR analyzes 2Q10 earnings from IBM Software Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:16AMRALEIGH, N.C. – Technology Business Research, Inc. (TBR) covers high-tech firms from a combined business, financial and technical perspective.
- Ministry Hopes For Art Tourism Boost To Mega Sales Revenue Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:10AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Tourism Ministry hopes the country's new tourism product - Art Tourism - will help realise its target of collecting RM15.5 billion in revenue from the mega sales carnivals this year.
- Extension for first-time homebuyers Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:00AMEligible taxpayers who contracted to buy a home, qualifying for the first-time homebuyer credit, before the end of April now have until Sept. 30 to close the deal, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
- James: How do we make Toronto great? Here's how Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:55AMLost in the criticism that drives the political rhetoric of a mayoral campaign are so many good ideas. There’s going to be an election this fall. Here’s a blueprint for what should happen next.
- Sun, sea and sand Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:56AMNow that the rainy season is upon us, I can’t help but reminisce on those glorious, carefree days of summer, when I had the chance to “live it up” in some of the country’s more popular sun-filled destinations.
- Oil spill claims leader Ken Feinberg offers straight talk to Orange Beach Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:25AMORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Oil spill claims czar Ken Feinberg said Friday at a town hall meeting that real estate agents and brokers would receive some sort of compensation for lost sales, but he didn't offer specifics.
- Majestic model opens at Lely Resort Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMStock Construction has opened the furnished Majestic model in the Estates at the Classics, a neighborhood of custom-built estate homes at Lely Resort.
- Bed-and-breakfasts complain of inferior ICVA support Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:01AMLocal B&B operators squeezed by the economy, including Gary Hofmeister, claim they could be doing better if they got some support from the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
- James: How to make Toronto great Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:55AMSo there’s going to be an election this fall. Here’s a blueprint for what should happen next.
- GM SEA Builds Foundation for Expansion and Growth Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:45AMÇѹ·Õè 31 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2553 12:33 ¹. - GM focuses on aggressive plans to achieve fair market share. - Foundation for growth will focus on building relationships with customers, dealers and employees, while developing superior quality products and enhancing Chevrolet’s ownership experience.
- Vitacost.com second-quarter net sales increase 14% to $54.0 million Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:21AMVitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer and direct marketer of health and wellness products, today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
- Facebook likely to delay IPO till 2012 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:51PMFacebook Inc. will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the matter said. Facebook would benefit from another year of growth... Facebook - Mark Zuckerberg - Initial public offering - Chief executive officer - Bloomberg L.P.
- Costco to relocate Chesterfield store near mall Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:04PMAfter years of speculation, wholesale-club operator Costco will open a store as early as next spring just north of Chesterfield Towne Center.
- Inventory Overflow of Philadelphia Area Foreclosures Means Lower Prices, Better Deals, More Bidders at Monday’s REDC ... Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:00PMAuctions geared to fuel local economy
- BLOG: Otakon 2010: Early Thoughts Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:04PMOtakon 2010, the largest anime convention on the east coast, runs from July 30th to August 1st this weekend. With fresh premiers and certainty of substantial industry news... [read more]
- Presenting Mr. Ricky de Vera Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:02PMMR. Ricky de Vera is a sought-after management/marketing consultant, a trainor/facilitator, and speaker in such areas such as Strategic Market read more
- Demand intact to drive up tin prices Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:50PMContinued demand, especially from European traders, will to boost tin prices next week on the Kuala Lumpur Tin Market (KLTM). Dealers expect the metal to trade between US$19,500 and US$19,600 per tonne with Japanese and local traders also contributng to the offtake. "Demand for tin is still intact and that would be the key driver for the market," said one dealer, adding that developments on the ...
- Facebook Said to Put Off Share Sale Until 2012 to Buy More Time for Growth Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:23AMFacebook Inc. will probably put off its initial public offering until 2012, giving Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg more time to gain users and boost sales, three people familiar with the matter said.
- Palomar Medical second-quarter product and service revenues increase 8% to $13.0 million Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:22AMPalomar Medical Technologies, Inc., a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 were $15.6 million, which represents a 4 percent increase over the $15.0 million reported in the second quarter of 2009. Product and service revenues ...
- UK consumer searches for flights in June were up 28% on May levels Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:04AMThe total number of UK consumer searches for flights in June were up 28% on May levels, according to the latest quarterly independent research from Greenlight, a specialist search and social marketing consulting and technology firm.
- 2010 FW Awards: Livestock Advisor of the Year finalist - Mark Burnell Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:51AMRecognising the need to change the business and the service it offers its clients best summarises Mark Burnell's ethos.
- Maryland's video gaming industry packs a punch Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:50AMWhen it comes to its economic impact, Maryland's gaming industry isn't playing around. Digital media, including the video gaming industry, generates a direct $5.5 billion impact in the state each year, according to a state-commissioned study released Wednesday.
- Top tips: 5 do’s and don’ts for businesses looking to do social media Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:41AMOver the past few years Social Media has become part and parcel of online strategy. It’s seen as the “sexy” bit of online where everyone wants to be. However, in the rush to get involved it is important to ensure you get the strategy and fundamentals right. Luke Regan, Head of SEO and Social Media at Make It Rain, provides advice on the five key things you should and shouldn’t do when looking to ...
- Press Release Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:34AMIn the Third Quarter 2010 Sorin Group expects revenues to grow 5-6%°*, EBITDA is seen at 13.5-14.5% of revenues and net profit at € 6-8 million. Net financial debt is expected to decrease further to € 165 million at the end of the quarter.
- Press Release Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:34AMHelicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS) today announced a publication demonstrating the detection and quantification of novel small RNA molecules using Helicos’ single-molecule sequencing technology.
- Hut Group boosts marketing Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:33AMThe Hut Group, which operates online brands Zavvi.com and Argos brands is expanding its marketing team.
- Dominic Roco steps out from twin brother’s shadow Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:28AMFelix Roco has visibly moved on and far from the Kapuso network where for more than two years he had been left hanging in the balance not knowing if he had a career to speak of.
- Javalution Coffee Company (JCOF) Completes $1.2 Million Financing Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:24AMFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Javalution Coffee Company (Pink Sheets: JCOF), (JCOF), a fully vertical coffee roasting and distribution company, owner of the Direct Marketing Brand JavaFit, and the retail brand, Café La Rica, as well as the category creator of functional gourmet coffee announces the completion of a $1,200,000 capital raise. Scott Pumper, President, disclosed that the ...
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Pledges $3 Million to National Urban League Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:22AMFunds to Support the Whitney M. Young Jr. Center for Urban Leadership
- How are state employees spending your tax dollars? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:18AMYour credit card bill may be a page or two, but for the state of South Carolina, 7,000 workers are making charges longer than that.
- Oil spill hits 100 days as BP tees up firesale Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:18AMA day after BP said it would sell $30 billion in assets to pay for its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the focus shifted to what is for sale, while lawyers prepared to tackle a mountain of claims for damages.
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Pledges $3 Million to National Urban League Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:17AMWASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - 07/28/10) - The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has pledged funding of $3 million to the National Urban League in support of the organization's Whitney M. Young Jr. Center for Urban Leadership . The three-year grant was announced at the National Urban League's national conference in Washington, D.C., where the organization is celebrating the 100th anniversary of ...
- July 28 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:12AMFarms near metropolitan areas produce 91 percent of the nation’s fruit, 78 percent of vegetables, and 67 percent of our dairy products, based on market value.
- Google Apps hosts growing number of CRM tools, search giant says Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:10AMIDG News Service - CRM software has established a significant foothold on Google's Apps Marketplace since its launch in March, according to an official blog post this week.
- Reliance Pacific eyes Indonesia Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:07AMTRAVEL services company Reliance Pacific Bhd (8885) is planning to tap into the Indonesian travel market after opening an additional five franchise outlets in Malaysia by the end of the year. The company, which currently has 23 travel agencies nationwide and five marketing offices globally, believes franchise outlets, both domestically and overseas will increase its brand power and market share ...
- Alimentation Couche-Tard responds to Casey's General Stores' rejection of increased $36.75 all-cash tender offer Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:01AMATD.A, ATD.B / TSX LAVAL, QC , July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") today responded to the announcement by Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") (NASDAQ: CASY - News ) that its Board of Directors has rejected Couche-Tard's increased tender offer of $36.75 per share in cash that was announced on July 22, 2010 . Alain Bouchard , President and Chief ...
- BP replaces embattled CEO with American Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:00AMBP's embattled Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward will be replaced by American Robert Dudley on Oct. 1, the company said Tuesday, as it reported a record quarterly loss and set aside $32.2 billion to cover the costs of the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
- Office Depot Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:00AMBOCA RATON, Fla.----Office Depot, Inc. , a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced results for the fiscal quarter ending June 26, 2010.
- BP replaces CEO Hayward, makes record loss Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:53AMBP PLC says Tony Hayward will step down as chief executive officer from Oct. 1, to be succeeded by American Robert Dudley
- BP Replaces CEO Hayward, Makes Record Loss Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:31AMBP's embattled Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward will be replaced by American Robert Dudley on Oct. 1, the company said Tuesday, as it reported a record quarterly loss and set aside $32.2 billion to cover the costs of the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP said the decision to replace Hayward, 53, with the company's first ever non-British CEO was made by mutual agreement.
- BUSINESS: BP replaces CEO Hayward, makes record loss Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:27AMLONDON — BP's embattled Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward will be replaced by American Robert Dudley on Oct. 1, the company said today, as it reported a record quarterly loss and set aside $32.2 billion to cover the costs of the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
- Sports Clipboard 7/27/2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:27AMCLIPBOARDAWARDS OUTING - The Jessup Youth Sports Association will hold ticket sales for the annual award outing today from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the association's complex. Additional information: contact players or coaches, or visit www.eteamz.com/jysa.BAS
- Tuesday 27 July 2010 | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:25AMTrigoldCrystal has announced the dates and locations for its 2010 nationwide intermediary Business Academy Road Shows.
- Bakery boss toasts 40 golden years at the top Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:13AMA manager at a bakery company is celebrating four decades of flour power at the top of the bread business. Related Stories £1.4m development brings back style of the Roaring '20s Construction firm secures €450m Polish road project BA faces legal battle over cuts to cabin crew perks Refit firm is cruising to €2m payout in liner deal Bank shares rally after financial 'stress tests' offer comfort
- EXECUTIVE VIEW-Impact of euro zone debt crisis Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:11AMJuly 27 (Reuters) - The euro zone's debt woes have raised worries about the outlook for the world economy, which has already been dealt a severe blow by the global financial crisis.
- China Direct Industries Receives New Magnesium Contracts Valued at $9.6 Million Through Its IMG Marketing Unit Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:06AMOne Contract Priced Using IMG's Innovative New Pricing Formula to Build Stable Long Term Relationships
- Could 'The Jackal' be the death of publishing? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:17PMUntil recently, Andrew Wylie, the doyen of literary agents, whose feral pursuit of clients and their interests earned him the nickname "The Jackal", had little time for e-book readers. When asked about his ownership of one of the gadgets hailed as the future of publishing, he said: "I used it for an hour and a half and put it in the closet."
- Texas Motor Speedway names new marketing director Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 6:13PMFORT WORTH, Texas (July 26, 2010) -- Veteran National Basketball Association marketing executive Bruce Guthrie has been hired for the newly created position of Director of Marketing, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage announced today.