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NJ pays Ancora Psychiatric Hospital $70G in suit over sex toy Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe state of New Jersey paid a social worker at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital $70,000 to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit in which the woman claimed she was harassed by a psychiatrist at the hospital who asked her to "demonstrate" a sexual aid that he sold through the Internet.
Does newspaper advertising beat social media? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMNewspapers? Dying? Social media? Rising. That's the conventional wisdom, at least, and marketers seem to be buying into it. While spending on social media marketing is still relatively small, it's increasing rapidly. At the same time, anyone selling newspaper ads has probably given some thought to a new profession.
Tomahawk Lake in Sparta NJ has beach, waterpark, and more for a day of fun Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMSPARTA -- Lori Silva of Newton had heard about Tomahawk Lake from a friend, and took her 9-year-old son, Josh, to what she expected would be a tranquil day at a Sussex County beach.
Dixon City Council to discuss weed abatement Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe issue of weeds and their financial impact on residents sprouts again in Dixon on Tuesday as the City Council considers public comment on residential weed abatement.
ITEM Club Cuts U.K. Growth Forecast; Sees Rates On Hold Until 2013 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AM(RTTNews) - The Ernst & Young ITEM Club downgraded its economic growth outlook for the U.K. for the coming three years as the fiscal squeeze is set to act as a drag on the recovery. The interest rate is forecast to remain on hold until the end of 2013 on tight fiscal policy and the weak economy.
ITEM Club Cuts U.K. Growth Forecast; Sees Rates On Hold Until 2013 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe Ernst & Young ITEM Club downgraded its economic growth outlook for the U.K. for the coming three years as the fiscal squeeze is set to act as a drag on the recovery.
Pearson UK creates new school improvement business Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMPearson UK today announces the establishment of a new school improvement business.
Giving E-books a Spot on the Charts Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:14AMGiving E-books a Spot on the Charts
Brocade and McAfee Enable Channel Partners to Deliver Integrated and Simplified Network-based Security Solutions Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:13AMDubai, United Arab Emirates - July 26, 2010 - Brocade ® (NASDAQ: BRCD) and McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) today announced that they have completed the next phase of a strategic partnership created to deliver a broad set of fully interoperable, simplified network-based security solutions through joint channel partners.
One Health Care Employer Mandate Business Accepts Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:13AMBusiness groups have been decrying the employer mandate since health reform was passed, but a new study shows the requirement may not be such a bitter pill to swallow
A Priceless Lesson for USA Basketball Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:48PMIt was a known fact heading into Saturday afternoon’s game that the USA Basketball squad was not going to take the day’s events lightly.
Signs of Economic Recovery in Franklin Township Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMFranklin Township is back on the list of Best Places to Live in America. Franklin held the top ranking of all New Jersey towns that made the list. Signs of economic prosperity seem to be steadily rising.
Nokia Siemens wins $7 bln US deal Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMHELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has won an eight-year contract worth more than $7 billion in the United States, a deal analysts said could be the largest order ever placed in the mobile telecoms gear industry.
Black bail hearing set for tomorrow Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMConrad Black, the former Hollinger International Inc. chairman serving a 6 1/2 year federal prison sentence for fraud, may be free on bail as soon as Wednesday
13 vie for title of Miss Mitchell County Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMStory created Jul 20, 2010 - 12:07:08 CDT. Thirteen young women, one representing each community within Mitchell County, will compete for this year's title.
Locked-out Montreal port workers to meet with mediator Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMLocked-out longshoremen at the Port of Montreal and their employer are scheduled to meet with a federal mediator on Thursday and Friday, their employer says.
New Rules May Make Oregon Timber Officially 'Sustainable' Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:47PMMembers of the U.S. Green Building Council are getting ready to adopt new standards for what’s considered “sustainable wood.” In the past, most Oregon timber products haven’t qualified.
ACE Group Classic to return to The Quarry Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:46PMTournament officials for the ACE Group Classic have announced the Champions Tour event will return to its 2010 venue at The Golf Lodge at The Quarry,...
Can we work with the Labour Party? Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:46PMThe Tories’ assault on jobs and public services has changed the political situation. Anti-cuts groups are appearing everywhere, many of them involving or being led by Labour Party members, councillors and MPs.
Non-EU immigration into Britain to be controlled Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:46PMMore stringent measures to control immigration from outside the European Union into Britain are on the anvil as the British government today admits the proposed permanent cap on non EU immigration "is only the first step".
Group helps businesses clarify oil spill's effects Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:06PMThe leaking well in the Gulf may be capped, but there is still no end in sight to the flow of trouble for the local economy and the environment.
Local properties receive Preservation Awards Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:06PMBY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently recognized the preservation efforts of several local property owners with its annual Preservation Awards. A private home in the Navesink historic district of Middletown, Barracks Building 22 at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, and homes at 774 River Road, Fair Haven, and 99 Rumson Road, Rumson, all received awards. read ...
Premier touts investment climate Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:05PMChina's premier Wen Jiabao told companies Beijing won't block exports of metals needed to make computers.
Insurers Push Plans That Limit Health Choices Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:05PMThe plans are likely to appeal especially to small businesses that already provide insurance to their employees, but are concerned about the ever-spiraling cost of coverage.
'NHS doesn't care about cost of medicine': Drugs firms accused of profiteering by raising prices by ONE THOUSAND per ... Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:05PMIn June 2008, the cost to the NHS of a packet of 10mg hydrocortisone pills was £5. Today, the NHS is paying £44.40 for the same course.
Zimbabwe's Leading Sunday Newspaper Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:04PMTHE economy is showing signs of recovery with revenue collection increasing in the first half of the year but analysts say government cannot pop champagne bottles yet.
Group helps businesses clarify oil spill's effects Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:04PMNAPLES: The leaking well in the Gulf may be capped, but there is still no end in sight to the flow of trouble for the economy and the environment.
Republican gubernatorial candidate's wife loses unborn baby Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:03PMGreenwich businessman Tom Foley, the endorsed Republican candidate for governor, with his wife Leslie, talk to people as they arrive for the Republican State Convention in May at the Hartford Convention Center.
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Visits Traverse City Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:03PMIn Traverse City today, the Border's bookstore welcomed celebrity chef Mario Batali for a signing of his new Italian cookbook. Batali is most known for his appearances on television cooking show, Iron Chef America.
Telstra tell banks to get with it Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 5:03PMTelstra has called on Australia's banking sector to improve their customer service to micro businesses.
Aldermen Ask for Assessor's Head Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:10AMNew Haven Mayor John DeStefano received a letter today signed by 11 New Haven aldermen demanding that controversial city Assessor, Bill O'Brien, be fired.
Teenagers and technology: 'I'd rather give up my kidney than my phone' Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:09AMText, text, text, that's all they think about: but are all those hours on the phone and Facebook turning teenagers into screen-enslaved social inadequates? Jon Henley finds out "I'd rather," deadpans Philippa Grogan, 16, "give up, like, a kidney than my phone. How did you manage before? Carrier pigeons? Letters? Going round each others' houses on BIKES?" Cameron Kirk, 14, reckons he spends "an ...
Alicia Keys Goes Dolo, Terminates Manager After 10 Years Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:09AMGrammy-winning singer Alicia Keys has decided to go for self after releasing a statement announcing her termination of longtime manager Jeff Robinson. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
New dance studio opens in Bridgewater Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:08AMREADY TO DANCE â Owner/Instructor Loralyn Gaughran (right) with assistant Chrisann Shust (left) in the newly renovated studio of Lois Allen School of Dance. BRIDGEWATER — Lois Allen School of Dance is coming to the township with a newly refurbished...
Liberals stumble on industrial relations Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:08AMSpokesman appears to equivocate about pledge to keep Labor regime for at least three years.
Potties for pets landing at SF airport Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:07AMThe noble beagle brigade at San Francisco International Airport hailed for protecting the nation from unlawful produce won’t have to share the spot to do their doggy business with other animals traveling through the new Terminal 2. Architects originally scrapped the idea of designing a third pet potty station...
What Uga the Georgia bulldog gets before he flies Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:07AMWASHINGTON — The University of Georgia's bulldog mascot, Uga, gets a special medical procedure to help him fly safely. But many other short-snouted dogs do not fare as well when put on airplanes, new data shows.
Councilman says he won’t accept iPad for meeting use Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:06AMThe Redwood City City Council is going paperless, but has received criticism from one of its own regarding the use of new iPads. Councilman Ian Bain said he will not accept an iPad, believing it would give off a bad impression. “It didn’t dawn on me that people would think I was getting toys for the...
Hong Kong approves minimum- wage law in rare departure from capitalism Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:04AMHong Kong passed its first-ever minimum-wage law Saturday, a rare departure from the wealthy Chinese financial hub's free-market philosophy. The move was hailed by union workers as a victory for the territory's underpaid working class.
Goodbye Boss: Yankees Remember George Steinbrenner Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:03AMNEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera laid two long-stemmed red roses across home plate. Tears filled Joe Girardi's eyes. Derek Jeter's face was flush with emotion.
Decision 2010 â“ District 3 Commissioner Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:32AMLane Whitehouse has worked for Roger Boomer for 23 years with the last 15 years in a supervisory position. Boomer has announced he will not seek re-election and has officially endorsed Whitehouse for the position.
Downtown businesses give mixed reviews of economy Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:31AMCreative Wick will shutter its doors at the end of July and, following the closure of Cokas Diko, will become the second well established business to close in Old Downtown Windsor this season.
Know your new ZIP: '852' codes now officially invalid Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:31AMStarting July 1, old “852” ZIP codes throughout Pinal County no longer are valid. Mail sent using the old ZIP code will be returned to sender, the U.S. Postal Service says.
Council incumbents will run again Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:31AMNominations to run for the Windsor Town Council opened on July 12 and with all three incumbents saying they will run for another term, challengers have until August 6 to enter the race.
US financial overhaul nearly over Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:31AMWall Street and US banks may have laws imposed over them so govt watchdogs can look for risky behaviour.
Analysis shows economic recovery starting to slow Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:31AMWASHINGTON — Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures in the Sun Belt, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis of conditions around the country.
HILLSBOROUGH: Budget vote delayed, pending stateâs OK Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:30AMHillsboroughâs $28.1 million municipal budget still is waiting for state approval so the Township Committee continued Tuesdayâs public hearing and final vote until local officials hear back from Trenton.
HILLSBOROUGH: Local firm wins bypass bid Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:30AMOfficials tout potential for new jobs
Food oasis will spring to life today Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:30AMST. LOUIS • When the Old North Grocery Co-Op opens its doors for the first time today, it will have 15 members.
NBA: Saint Mary's basketball star Omar Samhan will play in Lithuania Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:30AMHeat keeps adding to roster; Hardaway says he'd like to join team