'Bugged' by summer boredom? Jun 7, 2008
As more children and teens make their local library the place to go this summer, it will give parents a chance to get acquainted with what the library has to offer them, such as access to a variety of newspapers and magazines, audio books, business databases, movies and meeting areas for local groups. It will also give parents a chance to talk to their children about what they are reading and what is interesting them and tying it to other activities. (NJ.com -- Times)
Cincinnati public library adds business databases Apr 12, 2008
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County said it has subscribed to two new business databases, bringing its total to five. The new databases, which are free to the public, are. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Nerac restructuring costs jobs Feb 14, 2008
Nerac is a private company that searches the Internet and engineering, scientific, patent, and business databases to gather information for more than 5,000 business clients in 34 countries. Nerac began operating in 1966 as the New England Research Application Center, an experimental collaboration between the University of Connecticut and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Library notes: East Brach closed for Election Day Feb 2, 2008
Fri Feb 01, 2008, 10:31 AM EST. The East Branch Library will be closed Election Day Tuesday, Feb. 5 so that it can be used as a polling place. (Somerville Journal, MA)
University library resources face funding cut Nov 30, 2007
Due to a New Jersey state budget cut of $1 million, University libraries will lose access to 11 major science and business databases, representing more than 10,000 full text educational journals, if the funding is not reinstated. The NJ State Library received funding from the state legislature to develop the New Jersey Knowledge Initiative program which provides access to academic resources for NJ college and university libraries, small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, small science... (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Library open after Thanksgiving Nov 21, 2007
Wed Nov 21, 2007, 10:06 AM EST. Library closed for Thanksgiving The library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Our privacy: a right that's under debate Nov 19, 2007
American privacy has gotten tangled up in the government and business databases. American privacy has been taken for a ride by the Internet. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Clintons disclose assets in the 8 figures Jun 15, 2007
Dissident shareholders of the company, which sells consumer and business databases to marketers, have charged that the consulting contracts and the nearly $900,000 that the company has paid in travel expenses for the Clintons are a waste of corporate assets. Clinton's report showed her husband setting a new personal record with his speaking fees, receiving an average of $179,560 for each of 57 appearances. (Los Angeles Times)
Microsoft counts on Vista to recharge stagnant stock Nov 19, 2006
Improvements in security have helped the company make big gains selling software to run the computer servers behind business databases and Web sites. That part of Microsoft has joined Windows and Office as a third multi-billion-dollar business, and it has room to grow. (Seattle Times)
Entrepreneurs go to the library Nov 3, 2006
From rooms that can be reserved for meetings to computer classes and access to online business databases, libraries offer entrepreneurs a variety of resources -- all free to library cardholders. In the age of Web search engines, where anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can delve into territory once dominated by professional researchers, libraries nationwide are reinventing themselves to meet changing community needs. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
PREVIEW - Upbeat investors seek Microsoft assurances Oct 25, 2006
In the latest quarter, Microsoft earnings are expected to reflect strong demand for server software used in business databases and continued sales growth at its Entertainment and Devices unit on the back of robust Xbox 360 video game console shipments. Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft continues to ramp up shipments of Xbox 360 to build up a large installed base before market leader Sony introduces its PlayStation 3 console and Nintendo launches its own new game machine next month. (Reuters India)
Nicolet college students to offer free computer advice once a month Sep 13, 2006
This will be followed on Oct. 19 by omputer Virus Detection and Prevention and on Nov. 16 with reating Home and Small Business Databases to organize a variety of information from addresses and recipes to customers, suppliers, inventory and community contacts. For more information, contact Scuglik at 365-4633, 1-800-544-3039, ext. (Forest Republican, WI)
Column: Entrepreneurs Get Library Help Jul 6, 2006
org, small business owners can find lists of books on business broken down by topics including "Starting a Small Business" and "Running a Small Business." They'll also find a long list of links to a variety of business-related sites, and they can access business databases that the library subscribes to. And, if they live near the Exton, Pa. (ABC News -- Wire)
Evaluating E-Commerce Security Jun 3, 2006
The authority may have asked for ID or a copy of a business license, or it may have checked information against state business databases. Older authorities still do that, but some newer ones try to cut costs and corners by checking only that the site owns the domain name not the business said to run on that domain, said Johannes Ullrich, chief technology officer at the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center. (ABC News -- Business)
How can I tell if a site is secure? Jun 1, 2006
The authority may have asked for ID or a copy of a business license, or it may have checked information a site submitted against state business databases. Older authorities still do that, but some newer ones try to cut costs and corners by checking only that the site owns the domain name - not the business said to run on that domain, said Johannes Ullrich, chief technology officer with the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Stocks sag amid economic concerns Feb 10, 2006
The maker of business databases has been aggressive in cutting jobs after mergers to maintain profit. Investment bank Morgan Stanley installed acting president Zoe Cruz and longtime executive Robert Scully as copresidents under chief executive officer John Mack. (Philly.com -- Business)
Math Will Rock Your World Jan 13, 2006
And data miners plucked useful nuggets from vast consumer and business databases. But just look at where the mathematicians are now. (BusinessWeek)
