The wage factor
MALAYSIAN Trades Union Congress (MTUC) president Mohd Khalid Atan (pic) rose from humble beginnings to lead the country’s federation of trade unions
Read more on Malay Mail via Yahoo! Malaysia News

Battle over high school girls sports participation levels far from over
After last week’s column regarding Title IX’s impact on opportunities for men in sports, I received an email from a representative of the College Sports Council – soon to be called the American Sports Council. The CSC is a Washington, D.C.-based organization with a mission to …
Read more on Portland Tribune

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Therapy found on the farm
When an animal comes to Phoenix Ranch, it’s not only a second chance for them, it’s also an opportunity for people to heal themselves in a therapeutic setting.
Read more on The Vacaville Reporter

Jane Fonda slams QVC over political axing
Barbarella star Jane Fonda speaks out against QVC after they axe her upcoming appearance.
Read more on Digital Spy

Fate of century-old law rests with high court
MATT GOURAS Associated Press HELENA, Mont. A battle in the Montana Supreme Court over a century-old ban on corporate political spending could determine the fate of some third-party attack ads in the 2012 elections. A conservative group called Western Tradition Partnership — which does not file campaign finance reports — has riled Democrats and even some Republicans with its hard-hitting attack …
Read more on Washington Examiner

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Avoid the summertime blues
As part of your summertime activity arsenal, pulling out the old board games can be good for a few hours of distraction.
Read more on North Shore News

New Deal-of-the-Day Site Launches in Orlando
Zexzoo ( http://www.Zexzoo.com ), a daily deals website featuring the best things to eat, see and do in Orlando officially launched to Central Florida residents this month. Zexzoo is quickly positioning itself to be the biggest Deals of the Day website in Florida.Orlando, FL (PRWEB) July 15, 2011 Zexzoo ( http://www.Zexzoo.com ), a daily …
Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Missoula entrepreneur launches beauty-enhancing teas
BijaBody beautifying tea blends are coming to stores near you. And maybe not so near you, too, if founder Melissa Picoli has her way. The former professional kayaker who found Missoula through the boating circuit more than a decade ago has launched a line of fair trade, organic beauty enhancing tea blends in Montana – and with the launch of BijaBody’s website last week, hopes to get her brand …
Read more on Missoulian

Letters to the editor: Ivy League failures
Ivy League failures
Read more on The Tampa Tribune

The Mitsubishi Lancer EX GT 2.0 – Tailored to suit the bold personality of an Omani rally driver
Muscat, 17 July 2011: When you ask one of Oman’s leading racing drivers like Seif Al-Harthi, what makes them love the Mitsubishi Lancer EX, his answer would be that the GT 2.0 in particular matches the bold and competitive personality of the modern rally driver.
Read more on Zawya

From Alaska to Alberta: Turning Oil Sands into Pop Cans
Driving south from Vancouver, B.C., towards Seattle, the scenery is perfectly pastoral with rolling hills and grazing cows. But suddenly, dominating the horizon, the view is interrupted by a phalanx of refinery towers shooting white-gray plumes into the sky. These…
Read more on New America Media

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Koch Brothers Spread Influence Via Blueberry Farmer
By William McQuillen and Jonathan D. Salant. – “I don’t even know who the hell David and Charles Koch are,” Colby, 63, said in an interview. “I don’t know about the Kochs, don’t know who is funding Americans for Prosperity. But I like what they are doing on the local level.”
Read more on Bloomberg

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Ocean Sash & Door of San Francisco Announces They Have Hired a New Sales Executive
Marin’s Ocean Sash &Door hired a new sales executive, Peter Ziss, to help promote products and services.San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) July 14, 2011 Striving to have the most experienced employees, Ocean Sash & Door recently hired a new sales executive named Peter Ziss, bringing with him a career that includes 25 years of experience in windows and doors allowing Ocean Sash & Door to improve the …
Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News

Jazz Fans Unite
The New Hampshire Jazz Center was formed to bring together Granite State jazz musicians and fans, as well as promote venues around the state. Recently the Jazz Center has launched a weekly concert series in Laconia.  Musician Jonathan Lorentz is the founder and director of the newly-formed Center, and talked with NHPR’s Rick Ganley. nht-2011-07-18-rg.mp3 No New Hampshire Jazz Center website
Read more on New Hampshire Public Radio

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

New social website targets active empty-nester crowd
A new social networking website aimed specifically at helping baby boomers lead an active and productive life has officially gone live.
Read more on Spokane Journal of Business

Companies promote community-based events
FENWICK ISLAND — Longtime friends Jonathan Forte, Justin Brooks-Ward and Sam Svenson have teamed up to promote community-based events and charities through their companies, Funboy Presents and Salty Project.
Read more on Delaware Coast Press

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Netflix Price Hike Angers Customers, Opens Door for Blockbuster Invasion
“Noooooooooooooo! I just paid $ 2 extra to get DVDs!”That was the response one of my colleagues gave when I informed her of Netflix’s (NASDAQ: NFLX) devious plans to separate its streaming and DVD services in the U.S. This questionable move comes at a time when the company is soaring. But the next time an investor asks, “Is Netflix overvalued?” we might know the answer.Only a company that is …
Read more on Forbes via Yahoo! News

MEDVEDEV MAKES SECRET APPEAL TO OLIGARCHS TO CLIMB ABOARD BEFORE HE MISSES THE SHIP — LAVROV MISSES ANOTHER SHIP
According to the Kremlin website, on March 11 President Dmitry Medvedev met with “representatives of major private and state-owned companies”. The Kremlin website has identified them:
Read more on Business Insider

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website

Chicago Marketing Agency Simplified Solutions Launches Linked-In and Facebook Advertising Campaigns to Promote Law …
Chicago online marketing agency, Simplified Solutions, launches a marketing campaign including micro-targeted social media, email marketing and paid search advertising to promote The John Marshall Law School’s advanced degree programs.(PRWEB) July 12, 2011 Chicago marketing agency Simplified Solutions recently launched online advertising, email and social media campaigns to promote advanced …
Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News

Companies continue online tracking despite company privacy policies: study
Six online advertising industry firms continued to use active tracking cookies despite promising in their privacy policies to stop tracking consumers after they opted out of targeted ads, according to a study from Stanford University Security Laboratory.
Read more on DMNews

Technorati Tags: Advertising, Agency, campaigns, Chicago, facebook, Launches, linkedin, marketing, Promote, Simplified, Solutions

BusinessBroker.net, a Leading Business for Sale Website, Continues to Make Enhancements
BusinessBroker.net (BBN), a leading website featuring businesses for sale, is excited to announce a series of new enhancements and developments related to its website.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 13, 2011 BusinessBroker.net (BBN), a leading website featuring businesses for sale, is excited to announce a series of new enhancements and developments related to its website.    Staying Current with New …
Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News

Newtown taking steps to upgrade website
Wanted: Website guru to help Newtown redesign its website on a limited budget.
Read more on Bucks County Courier Times

Technorati Tags: Latest, News, Promote, website