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Treasury Plays Fairy Godmother to Citi; Kucinich Says Not So Fast
Taxgirl | December 18th 2009 by Kelly Phillips Erb
Not everyone is as thrilled about Citigroup’s new tax breaks as, well, Citi. Former presidential contender Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) counts himself of as one of those who has concerns about the Treasury Department’s decision to cha read more
Corporate Event Planning: Making Employees Feel Special in Baltim…
Free Blog Share | December 18th 2009 by Ivanko
Finding a destination management company (DMC) in Baltimore is easy. Finding a destination management company that has both the knowledge and extensive experience required to make your event special isn’t quite so easy, unless you know what to read more
Social media: de spanning tussen organisatie en werknemer
Frankwatching | December 18th 2009
Enige tijd geleden vertelde een rijksambtenaar mij een prachtige anekdote. Hij twitterde met enige regelmaat over zijn professionele bezigheden. Op een gegeven moment had hij na veel zwoegen een rapport naar de Tweede Kamer gezonden en had dit vol tr read more
Telstra trains its Employees on Social Media
Don't Stop Dancin... | December 17th 2009 by Code Name Max
If you need further evidence that social media is here to stay in the corporate world, look no further than Telstra, the Australian telecom giant. The 40,000+ person company makes social media training mandatory for its employees and formalized a po read more
Aria hotel and Casino Opens in Vegas
Property Buzz - Real estate & Property Blog | December 17th 2009 by Daniel Kanoon
property blog - property news The centerpiece of an US$8.5-billion (A$9.4 billion) complex intended to redefine the Las Vegas resort experience, opens today with a lavish private party and fireworks. Thousands of tourists and Las Vegans are expected read more
Promotion Gift Caricature For HR General Manager
Cartoon.SG - Cartoon Caricatures by Singapore Artists, Cart… | December 17th 2009 by Kamal Dollah
Bank of America names retail banking head Brian Moynihan as new C…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Bank of America names Brian Moynihan as new CEO NEW YORK ? Bank of America says retail banking head Brian Moynihan will replace Ken Lewis as CEO on Jan. 1. The bank’s naming of an internal executive on Wednesday follows unsuccessful attempts t read more
NFL modifies policy, will permit Las Vegas ads on game telecasts…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
NFL to allow Las Vegas ads on postseason telecasts NEW YORK ? The NFL will allow advertising for Las Vegas on game telecasts this postseason, including the Super Bowl. Under the modified policy, tourist destinations that allow gambling, such as Las read more
Conseco prices public offering of 45 million shares at $4.75 each…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Conseco prices public offering at $4.75 per share CARMEL, Ind. ? Supplemental health and life insurer Conseco Inc. said Wednesday it has priced a public offering of 45 million shares of common stock at $4.75 each for estimated proceeds after expense read more
House narrowly approves year-end plan to create jobs, fund public…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
more images more images House narrowly approves year-end jobs WASHINGTON ? Democrats in the House Wednesday muscled through a year-end plan to create jobs, mixing about $50 billion for public works projects with another almost $50 billion for cas read more
Furniture maker Herman Miller says 2Q profit fell 70.6 pct, match…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Herman Miller says 2Q profit fell 70.6 percent ZEELAND, Mich. ? Office furniture maker Herman Miller Inc. said on Wednesday that its second-quarter profit fell 70.6 percent as its revenue dropped. The company said it earned $9.6 million, or 17 cents read more
House narrowly approves Democratic plan to create jobs, fund publ…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
more images more images more images House narrowly approves Democratic jobs plan WASHINGTON ? Democrats in the House Wednesday muscled through a year-end plan to create jobs, mixing about $50 billion for public works projects with another almo read more
UTStarcom names Kenneth Luk as CFO and senior vice president, eff…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
UTStarcom names Kenneth Luk as new CFO ALAMEDA, Calif. ? UTStarcom Inc., which makes telecommunications equipment, said Wednesday it has named Kenneth Luk as chief financial officer and senior vice president, effective immediately. Viraj Patel has b read more
Jarden Corp. makes $500M bid for Mapa Spontex, deal expected to c…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Jarden Corp. makes $500M bid for Mapa Spontex NEW YORK ? Jarden Corp. said Wednesday it has made an offer to buy the Mapa Spontex Baby Care and Home Care businesses of Total SA for $500 million in cash in a move to enter the baby and home care marke read more
Citi prices $17 billion stock offering at $3.15 a share; Treasury…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Citi to raise $20.5 billion in equity sale NEW YORK ? Citigroup Inc. said Wednesday it is selling a huge chunk of its stock at a steep discount to raise the cash it needs to repay bailout funds and free itself from government support. But the govern read more
Herbalife reaffirms 2009, 2010 profit outlooks to be below Wall S…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Herbalife reaffirms 2009, 2010 profit outlooks LOS ANGELES ? Herbalife Ltd., seller of weight-management and nutrition products, on Wednesday affirmed its 2009 and 2010 profit outlooks, which both remain below Wall Street consensus expectations. The read more
Kindred Healthcare names Phyllis Yale to its board of directors,…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Kindred Healthcare appoints Phyllis Yale to board LOUISVILLE, Ky. ? Health care services company Kindred Healthcare Inc. said Wednesday it appointed Phyllis R. Yale to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Yale, 52, will serve on the companyR read more
Sealant-equipment maker Nordson posts 4Q, full-year losses on wri…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Nordson posts 4Q, full-year losses on write-down WESTLAKE, Ohio ? Nordson Corp. ? which makes equipment to apply adhesives and sealants to food packaging, cars and appliances ? on Wednesday posted a loss for the fourth quarter as it booked $243 mill read more
Major components of the House?s $174 billion jobs bill
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Major items in the House’s $174 billion jobs bill Key features of the House’s $174 billion jobs bill: ?$36 billion for highways and mass transit. ?$20 billion to keep Highway Trust Fund solvent for existing obligations. ?$23 billion to p read more
UAW leaders nominate lead Ford negotiator Bob King to take over f…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
UAW leaders nominate Bob King as new president DEARBORN, Mich. ? United Auto Workers leaders on Wednesday nominated top Ford Motor Co. negotiator Bob King to be the union’s next president, saying King is the right person to lead the union as i read more
Panel investigating allegations Taliban is being paid with US dol…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Congress opens probe into Afghan trucking contract WASHINGTON ? Congress is investigating allegations that U.S. tax dollars are being paid to warlords and the Taliban for security on supply routes used to truck food, water, fuel and ammunition to Am read more
Earnings roundup: Hovnanian Enterprises trims loss for Q4, Payche…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Earnings roundup: Hovnanian, Paychex Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Dec. 16, from AP Financial News: Top stories: RED BANK, N.J. (AP) ? Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. cut its loss in its latest quarter and saw orders for new homes rise for th read more
Whirlpool international president to retire, successor announced
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Whirlpool international president to retire BENTON HARBOR, Mich. ? Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp. said Wednesday the president of its international division will step down at the end of the year and retire as Whirlpool Latin America board ch read more
Airline shares get a lift while broader market is mixed and oil p…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Sector Snap: Airline shares get a lift ATLANTA ? Airline shares lifted higher Wednesday even though oil prices rose sharply and the broader stock market was mixed. Delta Air Lines Inc. rose 70 cents, or 6.4 percent, to $11.65, while shares of Americ read more
Outlook roundup: First Solar expects 2010 sales to rise by nearly…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Outlook roundup: First Solar, Danaher Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, Dec. 16, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP) ? First Solar Inc. said it expects sales to increase by almost $900 million in 2010 as the solar panel maker ex read more
Cisco clears regulatory hurdle to $2.9 billion purchase of wirele…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Cisco wins US govt OK for Starent purchase SAN JOSE, Calif. ? Cisco Systems Inc. said Wednesday it had cleared a U.S. antitrust review and expects to complete its $2.9 billion acquisition of Starent Networks Corp. in the coming days. Cisco, the worl read more
Mass. man charged with stealing $4.3 million from investors to pa…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Mass. man charged with stealing from investors BOSTON ? Federal prosecutors have charged a former Plymouth financial adviser with fraud and tax charges stemming from allegations that he stole $4.3 million from clients. Prosecutors on Wednesday claim read more
Movers roundup: Darden Restaurants shares climb on upgrade, Techn…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Movers roundup: Darden Restaurants, Technitrol Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, Dec. 16, from AP Financial News: CHICAGO (AP) ? Shares of restaurant owner Darden Restaurants Inc., which operates Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Longhorn read more
Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov completes deal to buy major…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Russia’s richest man a step closer to owning Nets EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. ? A Russian billionaire has moved a step closer to becoming the NBA’s first non-North American owner. Mikhail Prokhorov’s Onexim Sports and Entertainment Holdi read more
Russell Stover, Abilene?s biggest employer, laying off 46 employe…
Simple Thoughts | December 16th 2009
Russell Stover laying off 46 workers in Kan. plant ABILENE, Kan. ? Russell Stover, Abilene’s biggest employer, has announced layoffs affecting 46 employees at its candy manufacturing plant in Abilene. Officials for the Kansas City, Mo.-based c read more
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