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Cyclist in fatal S.F. crash identified
Cyclist in fatal S.F. crash identified Police officials said the cause of the crash is under investigation and that drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors. Police did not identify the driver, who initially drove past the crash but, officials said, circled around the block and returned to the scene after a...
sfgate.com (12 hours ago)
Small Talk: Made in the USA back in style for small businesses
When Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it was a foregone conclusion that key parts would be made overseas. It was cheaper to manufacture in Taiwan than in the U.S. And from Taiwan it was easier to ship to customers in Asia. But this year, his company, Reverie, began making some of its beds...
sltrib.com (12 hours ago)
Why Jelly is good for small businesses
Working from home has many advantages but also a number of challenges, among which is the danger of becoming isolated. Working alone in your spare room may make you not only feel lonely and cut-off, but has longer term threats for your own and your business's potential. It can lead to "small fish" syndrome, where...
guardian.co.uk (12 hours ago)
R is four months sober
It's my husband's birthday and we're celebrating with ginger beer. I would prefer alcohol, and I know he would too, but he's been almost four months sober and it's painful counting at times. I hand the presents to the children so they can give them to their father. "Thanks, darling," he says to me as he unwraps a...
guardian.co.uk (12 hours ago)
Abercrombie apologizes for CEO's '06 remarks on exclusion
Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has apologized to representatives of the National Eating Disorder Association for comments made by the company's CEO in a 2006 interview.
azstarnet.com (12 hours ago)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals nears deal to buy Bausch & Lomb for $9 billion
NEW YORK - Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is nearing a deal to acquire eye care company Bausch & Lomb Holdings Inc.
denverpost.com (13 hours ago)
Nissan marks 10th anniversary of Canton plant
On May 27, 2003, a gold Nissan Quest minivan burst through a paper barrier to the cheers of assembled workers and dignitaries in the company's new Canton plant.
clarionledger.com (13 hours ago)
Seismic mapping trucks to return
An Ohio seismic mapping company will be making its way through Marietta in early July, nearly a year after heavy vibrations created by a Texas seismic mapping company caused area residents to complain of the lack of notice and intrusiveness of the...
mariettatimes.com (13 hours ago)
Car insurance: one bump and your old car could be on the scrapheap
Drivers of older cars are being advised to think carefully before they are tempted to claim on their car insurance following a minor bump. The warning comes after one London motorist had her vehicle written off following the smallest of accidents, in which just the side light on her ageing Toyota was broken. Lesley...
guardian.co.uk (13 hours ago)
Fla. House speaker questions unique Citizens deal
By Gary Fineout Associated Press -- A backlash is quickly growing against the decision of Florida's largest property insurer to shift thousands of policies to a start-up insurance company.
tallahassee.com (13 hours ago)
Convey Health Solutions seeking 600 new employees
Convey Health Solutions is actively recruiting 600 new employees to keep up with the growing need for health insurance agents in the call center the company opened in Yuma in September 2012.And to help them prepare for the job, the company is...
yumasun.com (13 hours ago)
UK’s ITV News hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
It has been a week to the dot since the Syrian Electronic Army has last commandeered an unsuspecting Twitter account, this time going after the United Kingdom’s ITV News media company, which owns the UK’s largest TV station. Earlier this evening, half a dozen unusual tweets were sent out via the account, with a...
slashgear.com (13 hours ago)
Layoffs coming to Northbrook company
Shell Vacations Club cutting 45 jobsForty-five employees at Northbrook's Shell Vacations Club are scheduled to be laid off this summer due to restructuring, leaving just 10 employees at the company's site at 40 Skokie Boulevard, officials said.
chicagotribune.com (14 hours ago)
Samsung GT-18800 Tizen smartphone images leaked
On February 25, we reported that Samsung would be stopping work on Bada OS while merging some of its features into Tizen OS, making the latter operating system backwards compatible with Bada apps. Almost a month later, word surfaced yet again that the Korean company will be releasing a high-end Tizen smartphone in...
slashgear.com (14 hours ago)
Rebranding can cause controvery
The Phil's recent name change to 'Artis-Naples' shows that company rebranding can be a tricky business - and sometimes controversial.
news-press.com (14 hours ago)
Strange Interlude, Paradise Lost, The Dug Out: what to see at the theatre this week
At previous stagings of the Eugene O'Neill marathon Strange Interlude, members of the audience have turned up equipped with Thermos flasks and Tupperwares full of sandwiches. Well, you're unlikely to get out in under four hours for this new production of O'Neill's "experimental" drama. While at its core it's the...
guardian.co.uk (14 hours ago)
Shelby SuperCar to break ground for new facility in West Richland
The founder of Shelby SuperCars along with local officials and community leaders, will break ground Tuesday in West Richland on a new manufacturing facility for his company.Click to Continue »
tri-cityherald.com (14 hours ago)
Train owner sues 2 former employees
Durango amp Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad owner Al Harper has filed a lawsuit against two of his former employees, accusing them of stealing trade secrets and starting their own company to directly compete with Harperx2019s railroad events business.Harperx2019s business, Rail Events, creates special events on...
durangoherald.com (14 hours ago)
Microsoft submits dispute against Xbox One domain squatter
Domain squatters are pesky folks who strive to nab up as many domain names as they can that take advantage of another entity’s trademark for the purpose of profiting from it. For example, Facebook scored a victory against domain squatters on May 1, and certainly isn’t the first company to do so. Now that the ...
slashgear.com (15 hours ago)
Part of Strip District landmark could be razed
Opponents of Buncher's redevelopment of the historic produce terminal decry company's efforts to move ahead with demolition.
post-gazette.com (15 hours ago)
Dish and Ntelos reach broadband partnership pact
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Satellite TV provider Dish Network and regional cellphone company Ntelos said Friday that they have agreed to develop a fixed-mobile broadband service within Ntelos' coverage area.
dailylocal.com (15 hours ago)
Blue Cross honored by American Heart Association
For the fifth consecutive year, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania BCNEPA received the American Heart Association's AHA top honor for employers, the Start! Fit Friendly Company Platinum Award. BCNEPA was one of only 12 platinum honorees selected in Pennsylvania. The AHA's Fit Friendly program recognizes...
timesleader.com (15 hours ago)
Dover Downs considers layoffs
Dover Downs, the casino operator and one of Dover's largest employers, said it is considering laying off hundreds of its workers and shuttering restaurants if state lawmakers don't act to lower the company's taxes in the next month.
delawareonline.com (15 hours ago)
61st Street developer pledges leasing compliance
After pressure from residents and a subsequent review by the city, the developer of 32 multi-family apartments on 61st Street has agreed to live up to the terms local planners approved for the project, according to Savannah officials. The pledge from officials at Chance Partners LLC comes after city officials...
savannahnow.com (15 hours ago)
Samsung reportedly supplying OLED displays for Google Glass
One of the more intriguing stories to follow in recent months has been the relationship between Samsung and several of the big-name tech companies that have relied upon it for components. Apple has made definitive moves away from Samsung and Google has shown some wariness about the company’s overwhelming clout in...
yahoo.com (16 hours ago)
Top Workplaces 2013: Is your company a great place to work?
Tribune seeks nominations for top workplacesFor the fourth year, the Chicago Tribune will publish a business magazine about Chicago's Top Workplaces.
chicagotribune.com (16 hours ago)
Lumber mill near Live Oak expected to bring 350 jobs
An Austrian lumber company plans to build a $130 million sawmill near Live Oak employing 350 people, a project touted as a shot in the arm to the local economy.
ocala.com (17 hours ago)
Microsoft predicts record-breaking Xbox 360, Xbox One sales
Reports of the Xbox 360's death are greatly exaggerated. Sure, Microsoft announced Xbox One this week, but the company is still hoping to sell a total of 100 million Xbox 360 consoles. "We believe over the next five years we can break a 100 million unit installed base," said Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's senior vice...
techradar.com (17 hours ago)
Abercrombie Announces Plummeting Sales Amid Controversy
Abercrombie and Fitch suddenly has much bigger problems to deal with than an overly-opinionated CEO. The retailer announced Friday that U.S. sales fell 17 percent in the first quarter of the year, and that future profit forecasts have been cut, according to the Los Angeles Times. On a conference call, the company's...
huffingtonpost.com (17 hours ago)
This Gay Couple Got Married Over A Google Hangout
Until just a month ago, same-sex marriage was not legal in France, but that didn't stop these French same-sex couples from getting married. The group Tous Unis Pour l'Egalité (French for "All States For Equality") created a high-tech way for same-sex couples in France to get married. All they needed was the...
huffingtonpost.com (17 hours ago)
