Reply.com announces IPOSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:12AMReply!, an online-marketing platform that supplies traffic and leads to the real-estate and automotive industries, hopes to raise $60 million in an initial public offering after posting its first profit in 2009, the company said recently.
Frank Hughes: Curry at home in Golden StateSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:05AMThis is not the Charlotte Coliseum, where a precocious child treats the Charlotte Hornets' locker room like his own private day care. Nor is this the Hornets' practice facility across the state line in South Carolina, where this same child runs down rebounds for his father, who works on the quick release of his spot-on shot.
The Bootleg DiariesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:50PMModern profiles and historical sketches animate a moonshine enthusiast’s study of homemade liquor.
Is CR a boardroom agenda?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:54PMFor the second year, The Star is organising the StarBiz-ICR Malaysia Corporate Responsibility Awards 2009. The programme is a partnership between The Star and the Institute of Corporate Responsibility Malaysia, and is supported by the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia Bhd. The working partners are the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Pricewaterhouse-Coopers and the ...
Should He Stay, or Should He Go?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:40PMNo free agent in the modern era has captured the imagination of fans and teams quite like LeBron James. With major markets clamoring for his services, HOOPSWORLD's Tommy Beer ...
Native lemongrass 'as good as aspirin'Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:48PMAUSTRALIAN researchers have discovered native lemongrass is as potent as aspirin in relieving headaches and migraines.
B2B marketers embracing interactive channelsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:26PMIt's not just B2C marketers that are increasing their interactive spend. Forrester predicts B2B companies will not only increase investment in interactive channels but shift their traditional marketing budgets online.
That buys a lot of baasFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:00PMThat’s an ocean of gravy: It is estimated that governments in Australia will spend at least $800 million this financial year on climate change…
Pixie mania drives citrus fans to Ojai farmThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:12PMWhen she was growing up among the citrus groves of Ojai, Emily Ayala played a game with her brother, George Thacher: Who could eat the most Pixies off the family’s tangerine trees?“By the time we finished, there was no fruit left except way up top, where we couldn’t reach,” she said. “We didn’t care that they looked like brain coral; they tasted good.”Ayala still celebrates the start of Pixie ...
Community helps draw physicians to areaThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:51PMLAKE JACKSON — Bringing medical personnel to Brazoria County can be a challenge, but professionals say the hometown environment, real estate market, schools and proximity to entertainment help fill the need.
Which Oscar Nominees Will Profit MostThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:21PMOscar Party Worthy of Awards Early Show contributor Katie Lee shows you how to host the perfect Oscar party with some simple tips, recipes, and planning ideas.
Singapore Plans Greenwich-Style Hedge-Fund Area at Nepal HillThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:52PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore is planning to create its own hedge-fund capital modeled after Greenwich, Connecticut, in a cluster of ex-British army homes called Nepal Hill, a 15- minute cab-ride from the city-state’s main banking district.
'Hurt Locker' Takes Flack from Iraq Vets Amid Critical PraiseThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:01PMThe Academy Award-nominated film "The Hurt Locker" has been lauded for its portrayal of the war in Iraq, but some veterans say it paints an unfair picture of life on the ground for troops. Jeffrey Brown talks to a film critic and a veterans advocate.
Are Oscars Losing their LustThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:36PMOscar Nominations 2009 A few surprises were announced in the top Academy Award nominations. Dalton Ross from Entertainment Weekly talks to "The Early Show" about Oscars 2009.
Trendy technology leads to new jobsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:33PMGreen tech, 'cloud computing' and other growth areas could even fuel an overall economic comeback, analysts say. The technology industry is always looking for the next new thing, and that's helping drive the latest hiring push.
Which Oscar Nominees Will Profit Most?Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:30PMMoneywatch.com: Once a Guarantee of Prolonged Fame and Bigger Paychecks, a Frugal Hollywood Redefines the Gold Statuette
Staying Ahead Of The Curve Leads Realtor To Obtain Broker LicenseThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:19PMLike many full time realtors, Crye-Leike’s Rachael Henderson has decided to change the way she does business in response to the economic changes effecting the real estate industry. Her business plan has sent her back to the classroom to obtain her Tennessee broker license.
Debt: How Vancouver Heals an Olympic HangoverThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:01PMThe city put up $665 million so the Winter Games could go on. Now it's hoping the afterglow will help settle the debt
BioEnterprise formalizes partnership with Team NEO to attract bio companiesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:05PMCLEVELAND, Ohio — BioEnterprise Inc., the bioscience venture developer in Northeast Ohio, has formalized a partnership with Team NEO to win new medical imaging, neurostimulation, cardiovascular device and orthopedic companies to the region.
Listening device aimed to make TV viewing easier in bars, restaurantsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:58PMAs a traveling salesman years ago, Nick Hintzen often found himself in restaurants, where he struggled to hear the news of the day as he pored over leads.He’d see the talking heads on CNN, but he could never hear them.As early as 1993, he started experimenting with radio technology to see if sound from a television could be delivered in a better way in public places. Years later and after more ...
Ford leads the way as U.S. automakers post solid sales gainsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:31PMDETROIT — All major automakers but Toyota reported higher U.S. sales in February, and most took customers from their powerful Japanese competitor, which has been struggling with a series of massive safety recalls.
A convincing mimic: Scientists report octopus imitating flounder in the Atlantic (w/ Video)Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:13PM(PhysOrg.com) -- On the open sand plains of the Caribbean seafloor, where soft-bodied animals are routinely exposed to predators, camouflage can be key to survival. Perhaps no group of animals is quite as adept at blending in with its surroundings as cephalopods, who along with relatives the cuttlefish and squid, have evolved a unique skin system that can instantaneously change their appearance.
Goodwill Academy jumpstarts careersWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:57PMGoodwill “ramps up” its programs geared toward improving San Antonio's workforce.
U.S. Auto Parts Network cranks up 2009 web sales by almost 15%Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:30PMWeb-only retailer U.S. Auto Parts Network Inc. boosted 2009 sales by increasing its private-label parts offerings and opening an East Coast distribution center.
Report: Walworth County Fair is 'valuable'Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:19PMThe Walworth County Fair pumps more than $6.3 million into the local economy between funds invested to put the fair together and revenue generated at the fair itself, according to an economic impact analysis.
Staying Positive: Focus on What You Can ControlWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:05PMRISMEDIA, March 4, 2010—When the going gets tough, it is crucial to focus on things that have brought you success in the past- rather than the things you have no control over. Here, Bob Tenace, Owner/President, Century 21 Tenace Realty in…
CBS gives free air time after Super Bowl snafuWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:35PMBrian Steinberg, AdAge.com - Talk about getting caught with your pants down. After running back-to-back ads in the Super Bowl utilizing the same creative theme -- people walking about without any trousers -- CBS has agreed to give one of the marketers involved additional ad time to make up for the gaffe, according to a person familiar with the situation. Dockers' Super Bowl ad featured men ...
Chamber leaders talk marketing, economySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36AMThere's a saying around the desert that if you've been to one chamber of commerce — well, you've only been to one chamber of commerce.
Will layoffs heal Hanover Hospital?Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:35AMNational economic ailments catch up to local nonprofit hospital. Mis Mahone, a resident nurse in the emergency department at Hanover Hospital, checks a computer in the emergency room last week.
Here there be dragons: Local film has fresh take on 'Moby Dick'Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:13AMActor Danny Glover came to Provo earlier this month to settle an old score. A really old score, that is -- one that's been brewing for much longer than Glover, 63, has been alive. Glover is the star o
When was the Last Time you Felt Alone?Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:09AMNew picture book for children shares profound thoughts on finding oneself (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3662684.htm
Valley in Autumn: A Tale of Love and HealingSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:08AMAuthor Lois Chisholm shares yet another heartwarming tale of a nanny who becomes an instrument of a family’s recovery (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3662774.htm
NRL wants fans to feel aliveSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:01AMTHE NRL will today launch its most important television marketing campaign since the rocking days of Tina Turner rolling around with bulked-up footy stars..
Shire Announces FDA Approval Of VPRIV(TM) (velaglucerase Alfa For Injection) For The Treatment Of Type 1 Gaucher DiseaseSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:39AMShire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for VPRIV, a human cell line derived enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for the long-term treatment of Type 1 Gaucher disease in pediatric and adult patients. The FDA designated VPRIV for Priority Review and granted marketing ...
Computer hardware sales in Saudi Arabia to exceed SAR 7.5 billion in 2010Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:50AMComputer hardware sales in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to reach SAR 7.5 billion in 2010, fuelled by the growing adoption of technology solutions by businesses and households across the country, and the increasing computer penetration, which has reached 24 per cent and is expected to exceed 30 per cent by 2014. Easy accessibility to top-quality IT products and services has helped ...
Believing has carried Irish girls to state tournamentSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:43AMCLINTON — David Nelson knows there is something special going on right now with the Prince of Peace girls basketball team. The coach just has a hard time describing exactly what that is.
ChemArt Announces Four Key Organizational ChangesSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:01AM-New President announced in conjunction with three key staffing changes- ChemArt is venturing into a new organizational structure to best utilize resources and strengths of each discipline: Former ChemArt Director of Sales, Bill Thomas will assume the position of President of ChemArt effective March 1st.
How to Make Money Online Without a WebsiteSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:32AMA pay-per-click affiliate program is a great way to leverage the keyword skills you already have.
Online Leads are Dead – Traditional Lead Generation ExtinctFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:14PMRISMEDIA, February 27, 2010—As the Internet continues to infiltrate the real estate industry, prospective buyers are continually turning to the Web to consume information, make decisions and conduct important transactions. With a vast migration to the Web that is only likely…
Dewhurst to leave Charlotte 49ersFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:48PMCharlotte 49ers junior forward Charles Dewhurst has decided to skip his final season of eligibility to pursue post-graduate studies at another school.
Golf Capsules: Gatorade drops Tiger WoodsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:31PMNEW YORK — Add Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has lost. A representative for the drink, sold by PepsiCo Inc., confirmed late Friday that it had ended its relationship with the golfer, who made a lengthy public apology last week for his infidelities.
Gatorade Drops Tiger WoodsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:44PMAdd Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has lost. A spokesperson for the drink, sold by PepsiCo Inc., confirmed late Friday that it had ended its relationship with the golfer. "We no longer see a role for Tiger in our marketing efforts and have ended our relationship," a Gatorade spokeswoman said. "We wish him all the best." The spokewoman said Gatorade would continue its ...