Women to mentor girls at conference Oct 5, 2008
After registration and an opening welcome ceremony, the students will divide up and play the "Hot Company Board Game" in which they will learn the vocabulary and history of business ownership as well as participate in creative problem solving inherent in running a business. The girls also will have a discussion on what economic power means and how to obtain it and will watch a short video highlighting three young female entrepreneurs and their experiences in establishing and running businesses. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UBS axes 2,000 jobs Oct 3, 2008
UBS will remain in the precious metals business, where they are a leading player due to Switzerland's long history of business particularly in gold and silver, a spokesman said. The main commodities businesses UBS is exiting are areas like power, gas and oil trading, which the bank only built up in the last few years, while the equities business would stay active in commodities derivatives and index commodities. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Junior Achievement program begins at CMS Sep 11, 2008
He said he agreed to volunteer for the Junior Achievement program to help show students the history of business. It s important that students know how business impacts their lives everyday, Kincade said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
TV ads part of Windows charm offensive Sep 6, 2008
The operating-system software also produces one of the largest profit margins more than 77 percent in the history of business. But some cracks are starting to show, particularly when it comes to consumer perception of the latest Windows version, Vista. (Seattle Times)
MIT students: Mass. agency 'misrepresents' what led to lawsuit Aug 13, 2008
IBM's entry into the personal computer business on this date in 1981 was a signal event in the history of business and technology. And since then. (CNET News)
Ask an Expert Jul 28, 2008
But it turns out that that vision became one of the greatest transformative events in the history of business. No. 2: Ray Kroc, McDonald's: Essentially, the assembly line has created the Top 2 entrepreneurs on my list. (USA Today -- Money)
Microsoft Tries to Polish Vista Jul 23, 2008
1) One of the biggest negotiation errors in the history of business by IBM. (MS retaining the right to freely distribute MS-DOS). 2) MS Word & Excel, which were initially written for the Mac operating system. (New York Times)
Solid-State Hard Drives Not A Flash In The Pan • Succession At Apple A Murkier Situation Jun 27, 2008
"The company has a strong culture and a lot of momentum. But no one is going to replicate Jobs' skills. He's a one-off in the history of business.". Jobs has worked to build a strong base of executives at Apple, Gottheil says. (Investors Business Daily)
Olmert 'never took a bribe,' he says May 9, 2008
Talansky, 75, has a long history of business disputes in the United States and Israel and an up-and-down career as a fund-raiser and investor. He has been accused at least twice of resorting to force to collect debts. (International Herald Tribune)
Century Bond to ride on regional boom Apr 14, 2008
Tan said Singapore contractors preferred to get their cement supply from manufacturers in Malaysia due to the close proximity of the two countries and a long history of business relationship between them. He said that like in Malaysia and Singapore, the construction sector in the neighbouring Indonesia was also experiencing a boom due to an encouraging economic growth. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lessons to learn from a history of business blunders Mar 26, 2008
In early 2000, America Online, then valued at $108 billion, swallowed Time Warner for $164 billion in an all-stock deal. Then came the tech wreck of 2001, followed by the rise of stiff competitors like Google. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Look who's diggingfor gold in Myanmar Feb 28, 2008
There has been a history of business conflict involving some of the oil companies and projects in which he has been engaged, their Swedish partners, and larger Russian concerns. Several of the Swedes involved, including Ranta, have had embassy appointments in Moscow in the past. (Asia Times Online)
Starbucks temporarily closing stores Tuesday Feb 26, 2008
You've got to consider the guy who started Starbuck's the greatest salesman {conman} ever in the history of business. Anyone who can convince the World to pay 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Banker near settlement in DJ insider trading case-FT Jan 28, 2008
Li and Charlotte Leung's father, Michael Leung, share a history of business and social dealings, media have reported. In July, Li issued a statement denying any wrongdoing in the matter. (Reuters)
There Will Be a Recession According to NetGain's Report on 100 Years of Business Cycles Dec 17, 2007
com Announces a Comprehensive Study of the History of Business Cycles. The Statistical Analysis of 100 Years of Business Cycles Injects Substance into the Recession Question and Provides Clarity for the Real Estate Investor. (BusinessWire)
S A Aiyar: Tata should be like Mittal Dec 16, 2007
The history of business is littered with the corpses of nice guys. To flourish as a global multinational, Tata needs to become more like Mittal. (India Times, India)
Smoothie Operator Dec 5, 2007
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'Mobile TV: Business And Models And Opportunities' - The Most Impressive Growth Will Be Experienced In North America Where The Broadcast Mobile TV Market Is Set To Grow By 350 Per Cent Between 2008 And 2010 Dec 5, 2007
-Review and history of business models for unicast and broadcast mobile TV services. -Description and comparison of value chain structures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
IIM-A placements: All 263 students get plum offers Nov 20, 2007
A total of 157 students got the job of their choice and opted out of the placement process by the end of the much-coveted Slot Zero (Day-1), highest number in the history of business school placements. Last year, the figure stood at 120. (Hindu Business Line)
Reader's Digest Association Announces Kerry D. Hatch as President of QSP, Inc Nov 8, 2007
"Kerry is a strategic general manager with a history of business development and financial success at American Express and other leading corporations. Kerry's business acumen coupled with the best and largest sales force in fundraising, positions QSP well for continued success and long-term growth.". Most recently Hatch served as President, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection for Starwood Hotels, where she oversaw the selection, design and construction of new luxury properties. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arts community shows appreciation Oct 13, 2007
ith a long history of business in Greenville, Reed-Joseph, and its principals, have always stepped to the forefront, not only in arts, but other civic and charitable activities, said Greenville Arts Council member Chuck Jordan. hile unsung heroes, they are certainly worthy of this accolade. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
And, for your information, a few facts Oct 9, 2007
The history of business, indeed of society, is about improved access to information. The growth in internet use over the past 15 years has greatly accelerated the trend, and exacerbated the problems of information management. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Dell Aims To Go Carbon Neutral Sep 27, 2007
"Never before in the history of business have we seen such a critical need to build a worldwide community dedicated to improving the environment," Dell said. Carbon Scorecard. (BusinessWeek)
Dell Goes the Carbon-Neutral Way Sep 27, 2007
"Never before in the history of business have we seen such a critical need to build a worldwide community dedicated to improving the environment," Dell said during a policy forum organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. To meet the carbon-neutral goal, Dell said the Round Rock, Texas, company would pursue an aggressive strategy of driving additional energy efficiencies, maximizing purchases of renewable power and offsetting remaining impacts. (eWeek)
U.S. fund-raiser's business ventures left hard feelings in Hong Kong Sep 23, 2007
Long before Norman Hsu became a controversial figure in U.S. political fund-raising, he had a tangled history of business dealings in Hong Kong with friends and investors who remain bitter about him. " /> U.S. fund-raiser's business ventures left hard feelings in Hong Kong Published: September 22, 2007 Text Size : Long before Norman Hsu became a controversial figure in U.S. political fund-raising, he had a tangled history of business dealings in Hong Kong with friends and investors who remain... (International Herald Tribune)
Ariz. lawmakers play musical chairs from Legislature to Congress Aug 29, 2007
Chabin served eight years on the board, leaving in 2000, and has a history of business and civic involvement on the Navajo and Hopi reservations, which make up a prime part of the northern Arizona area he now represents. He replaces Rep. (AZCentral -- News)
Dow Jones director Li may face insider trading charges Jul 20, 2007
The paper said Li and Charlotte Leung's father, Michael Leung, share a history of business and social dealings. Michael Leung has not been charged in the case. (USA Today -- Money)
Wasserman Media Group Acquires Sports and Entertainment Marketing Leader, OnSport Jun 26, 2007
The deal also rejoins Wasserman and Stevenson, building on a long history of business that included Wasserman's role as an OnSport partner in 2001, following Stevenson's founding of the business in 1997. Stevenson, whose visionary and disciplined approach spans more than 25 years, has held prominent roles with NBA Properties, the Golf Channel and the PGA Tour. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Letters to the Editor Jun 1, 2007
The history of business and sports is littered with the failed attempts of CEOs, coaches, and others to hand pick their successors, and by extension to continue to their legacies. Name an executive search committee and allow them to have full sway over the decision. (PackerReport.com)
The Skinny: Pain At The Pump May 10, 2007
The Journal said Li has a "history of business and social dealings" with Ms. Wong's father. Reached in Hong Kong, Li said he didn't disclose information about Dow Jones to anyone, "not even my wife.". (CBS News)
Marcus Brauchli Named Managing Editor at 'WSJ' Apr 19, 2007
"Paul is one of the great leaders in the history of business journalism, and his leadership has resulted in The Wall Street Journal going from strength to strength," Crovitz said in a statement. "He took the Journal to a four-section newspaper from a two-section newspaper, redesigned the U.S., Asia and Europe editions, launched the critically successful Weekend Edition and helped build the Wall Street Journal Online into the largest subscription news site on the Web. Paul's impact on the Journal... (MediaWeek.com)
IHere's what you missed in Wednesday's edition! Mar 29, 2007
From the McPherson Sentinel (1873) to Quick Gym (2006), there is pride in the history of business in McPherson County. 2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Zucker takes NBC Universal reins Feb 7, 2007
GE chairman Jeff Immelt called Zucker's appointment, which had been rumored for months, "the worst-kept secret in the history of business." It was the result, he said, of three years of planning, and watching the former "Today" exec contend with some thorny problems -- such as the fall of NBC from first to fourth in the ratings. Immelt indicated that GE had looked at other candidates both inside and outside the company, and former Viacom chief Tom Freston was rumored to have been one of them. (Variety)
Jeff Zucker formally named NBC CEO Feb 7, 2007
Calling it "the worst-kept secret in the history of business," GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt said naming Zucker naturally followed watching the former "Today" executive as he contended with some thorny issues, including NBC's fall from first to fourth in the ratings. "He never got down in tough times; he always drove harder," Immelt said. (Washington Times, DC)
