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Heritage Valley economy would likely suffer if Fillmore Western Railway closes
Fillmore and Western Railways engineer Larry Jennings checks a train before it leaves the Fillmore depot. Jennings, of Fillmore, would be affected by a loss of the railways. The railway's vintage trains draw about 50,000 to 70,000 visitors a year, helping to provide cash-strapped Fillmore with sales tax ...
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Housing recovery signs point to healthier U.S. economy
The sputtering U.S. economy seems reluctant to kick back into full recovery mode, but there are signs of improvement and many economists think that by the end of this year it could be chugging along at a healthy pace.On Friday, there was another positive sign with the release of the U.S. Conference Board's Leading Economic Index - a composite of 10 indicators - that showed a solid ...
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PMO loses key business advocate
When a rush of foreign takeover bids for Canadian companies created new pressure for a political response, business executives could count on at least one thing: One of the men shaping Ottawa's reaction was steeped in deal making.As chief of staff in the Prime Minister's Office, Nigel Wright had a position of unique influence over the delicate issues that arose as the government ...
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Triology tour Author Atkinson talks World War II in Knoxville visit
Pulitzer prize-winning author Rick Atkinson speaks to guests Sunday at the Bijou Theater. Atkinson was in Knoxville as part of a national book-signing tour for the final installment of his "The Liberation Trilogy." (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the News ...
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Online sales Creating a buzz and new business
/enpproperty--> Forays into social media and Web shopping malls With competition white hot in the real marketplace, some carmakers are turning to online retail sales to create a buzz and boost brand awareness. Domestic automaker Geely announced that in the first four months of the year it sold 1,200 of its Gleagle brand cars on Tmall, a popular e-commerce portal. That was more ...
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Lipstick effect hits China as economy slows
/enpproperty--> People are more willing to spend on small indulgences such as cosmetics Fang Jinqi, 32, said the most urgent thing for her at the moment is to develop a more thrifty lifestyle because her job as a property agent business is stagnating. The big fan of Hermes bags who used to buy a new one almost every two months said she has not done so for at least six months. To make up ...
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Gearing for world without PCs
/enpproperty--> Manufacturers seek out other options to keep profit margins Dell Inc, the world's third-largest personal computer manufacturer and one of the most time-honored players in the hardware-making industry, is betting on a 1-year-old software unit to redefine its brand after the global PC market started to suffer from declining sales and the company announced it was ...
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Restoring faith in the stock market essential to economy
/enpproperty--> Stocks | Huang Tiantian Reform is key, says Liu Jipeng, new chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission The stock market should be a place to realize the Chinese dream and accumulate wealth by sharing in the nation's development, said economist Liu Jipeng. A long-time champion for capital market reform, Liu said he is encouraged by the recent promise ...
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Chinese pharma companies look West
Many seek partnerships, mergers and acquisitions to build brands Several Chinese pharmaceutical companies have been recognized by the overseas medical industry largely because of their partnerships with multinational giants. Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co set up a joint venture with US-based Pfizer Inc in September 2012. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group has established a partnership with MSD - ...
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Heilan chief rides into new world of business
/enpproperty--> I performed a comedy-style double-take as our van rounded a corner and we were presented with the sight of two giant Dutch-style windmills, their blades turning as if they were grinding grain into flour instead of deliberately attracting attention in a breathtaking way by being so out of place. Two questions came to mind. Where was this? Xinqiao town in Jiangyin city, ...
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Where economy dances along with ecology
/enpproperty--> It doesn't take a genius to realize the route to economic success in China is to read, learn and inwardly digest the nation's Five-Year Plan, but it does take dexterity and enterprise to respond accordingly and, thereby, beat the market. The lovely city of Wuxi, particularly captivating in spring with blossoms and early flowers adding colorful cheer, is ...
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SVSB Holds Business Projects Presentation
Bandar Seri Begawan - It was another big event for Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School (SVSB) as the Department of Trade and Commerce organised the "Business Projects" presentations for final year students majoring in National Diploma in Trade and Finance 2013. The presentation took place in the Lecture Room, Mechanical Block at 8am. Among the purpose of this presentation was to provide ...
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September debut for Jetstar’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Ala. community colleges expanding business courses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama community colleges are expanding their course offerings that prepare students to start and run their own businesses. Al.com reports ...
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Time-lapse map chronicles decades of global change as seen from space
Satellite imagery can serve as a time machine, revealing dramatic change in just a few seconds - but can you imagine documenting almost three decades' worth of all that change, across most of our planet's land mass? A team of imaging experts, computer scientists and journalists did. Now they've unveiled the result: a global database of zoomable, animated satellite views known ...
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Tech Industry Pushes to Amend Immigration Bill
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Rob Ford urged to address crack allegations
Mayor Rob Ford leaves his home Friday, May 17, 2013, amid allegations there is a video showing him smoking crack cocaine. (CRAIG ROBERTSON/QMI ...
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Ian Burrell YouTubes global reach is making it a powerful rival to TV
Gervais knows this is the place to find a young audience, which is why he is today launching Learn Guitar with David Brent on the Ricky Gervais Channel. The trailer features Brent strumming on an acoustic as he sings about life as a travelling sales rep. But he still has some way to go to catch TomSka, who even has a range of merchandise featuring his distinctive animation characters and his ...
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Young techie enters worlds richest
The sale is set to make Tumblr founder David Karp, 26, instantly once of the wealthiest tech businessmen in the world.Yahoo! did not immediately return AFP's calls for confirmation, but CEO Marissa Mayer has scheduled a news conference in New York Monday at which the company said it will unveil "something special."Reports last week said Yahoo! is eyeing the move to attract more ...
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Predictions of an American manufacturing renaissance may be premature
My father designed radio-controlled equipment that was installed in steel mills. An operator could stand on the floor, send signals to an overhead crane from a device on his belt and maneuver ingots weighing several tons. Very modern for its time, the system greatly reduced the risk of injury among workers.My dad was understandably proud of his contribution to the American manufacturing boom of ...
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College baseball roundup Seton Hill falls short of D-II World Series
Seton Hill's run at a spot in the NCAA Division II World Series ended with a doubleheader loss to Shippensburg on Sunday in Winston-Salem, ...
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New senior care business opens
A business aimed at meeting the growing needs of area seniors has opened in Gadsden. Serving Etowah, Calhoun and St. Clair counties, Home Instead Senior Care is an independently owned and operated company that is part of an international franchise ...
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Eight elements to create a winning corporate strategy
In his corporate deal-making career with companies such as Oxford Development Group and Campeau Corp., Alan Kennedy was never satisfied with the boardroom discussion about strategy. It always seemed hazy and unfocused.When he established his Toronto-based consulting firm, Gibson Kennedy & Co., and began teaching strategy at York University's Schulich School of Business, he noticed the ...
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Companies launch cyber war games to prepare for hackers
Clusters of corporate techies hunched over their laptops one recent evening in Mountain View, Calif., feverishly trying to figure out how RK Industries hacked into and stole critical information from its rival, EntraDyn. It’s a common occurrence, but in this case the firms were fictitious, and the event - a simulated exercise put on by security firm Symantec - featured rock music, a ...
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Bloomberg terminals opened world of information to reporters
Today, what really connects the financial world? Money, intellect and ideology are candidates. But the best answer may be: the Bloomberg terminal. More than 315,000 of these data cockpits are in use around the world, leased for $20,000 a year. To locate a shared terminal in an office one merely needs to follow the deepest footpath in the carpeting. "Smart money" cannot live without ...
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