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After a good year, GE adds more profit on tax day Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 12:48AMThe company has been cutting the percentage of its U.S. profits paid to the Internal Revenue Service for years, resulting in a far lower rate than at most multinational companies.
NYT: How G.E. made $5.1B in the U.S. tax-free Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 8:25PMNew York Times: The company reported worldwide profits of $14.2 billion, and said $5.1 billion of the total came from its U.S. operations. Its American tax bill? None.
Research and Markets: U.S. Appliance Industry: Market Value, Life Expectancy, & Replacement Picture for 2005-2012 Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 6:26AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "U.S. Appliance Industry: Market Value, Life Expectancy, & Replacement Picture for 2005-2012" report to their offering.
Research and Markets: Household Electrical Appliance Retailers in China - 2011 Consider Large Chain-stores Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 2:30AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Household Electrical Appliance Retailers in China" report to their offering.
County’s furniture program in need of support Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 9:11AMThe furniture project in town now has a new home. Grayson County Alliance has taken ownership of the program, which assists families who desire household items, but could not afford them any other ...
GE Smart Grid Technologies Help One Island Achieve Greater Energy Independence Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 12:01AMLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vineyard Energy Project has selected GE Profile™ appliances enabled with Brillion™ technology and Nucleus™ energy manager with Brillion™ technology to help consumers manage energy use.
GE Smart Grid Technologies Help One Island Achieve Greater Energy Independence Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 11:55PMEnergy independence is about more than reducing oil consumption; it's about managing our existing resources more effectively. GE announced today that dozens of consumers on Martha's Vineyard will receive GE's Profile™ appliances and Nucleus™ energy managers with Brillion™ technology to help them more efficiently manage their energy use and costs, while helping Vineyard Energy Project and the ...
Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) Contract With Xcel Energy Extended Through 2011 Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 8:00AMAppliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. today announced that its contract with Xcel Energy to provide refrigerator recycling services for the utility's residential electric customers in Colorado, Minnesota and New Mexico has been extended through December 31, 2011.
Adrian’s trash pickup changes take effect next week Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe new year will bring some changes in the way Adrian residents dispose of their trash as the city’s new contract with Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service Inc. takes effect Jan. 1. One of the most noticeable changes with the new contract will be that trash now will be collected on Tuesday rather than on Monday. That means Jan. 4 will be the first day for the new service.
Community Calendar Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 5:14AMFranklin Park Herald-Journal with news of Northlake welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better. E-mail items to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678 or by mail to: Pioneer ...
Musings: Separating Wheat from The Chaff of Unconventionals Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 4:45PMIncreasingly, petroleum industry executives are speaking out about the significance of the unconventional hydrocarbon resources in this country, although they do not always agree about the longer term outlook for the resources.
Fujitsu expands 8-bit microcontroller portfolio Thursday, November 25, 2010 @ 4:26AMBANGALORE, INDIA: Chip major Fujitsu Semiconductor Asia today said that it would soon release of a new series of high performance 8-bit microcontrollers with segment-display LCD controller built in.
Community Calendar Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 4:37AMFranklin Park Herald-Journal with news of Northlake welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better. E-mail items to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678 or by mail to: Pioneer ...
Reportlinker Adds Rigid Transparent Plastics Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 1:35PMNEW YORK , Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Rigid Transparent Plastics http://www.reportlinker.com/p0326198/Rigid-Transparent-Plastics.html The North American transparent plastics market is estimated at more than 3.3 billion pounds in 2010, and is expected to reach 4 billion pounds ...
Research and Markets: Electric Household Appliances - Global Strategic Business Report 2010 Profiles 423 Companies ... Wednesday, November 3, 2010 @ 1:38PMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e450dc/electric_household) has announced the addition of the "Electric Household Appliances - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electric Household Appliances in Thousand Units by the following Segments: Major ...
Research and Markets: Electric Household Appliances - Global Strategic Business Report 2010 Profiles 423 Companies ... Wednesday, November 3, 2010 @ 1:31PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Household Appliances - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
From Flowers to Fridges Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 9:06AMDavid Jankowski, owner of Mr. Appliance of Upper Perk, traded in his gardening tools for screwdrivers and wrenches when he made the decision to start a full-service appliance repair business in Montgomery and Bucks counties.Mr. Appliance of Upper Perk will have the personal touch of a locally owned operation, Jankowski said. The technology and systems in place at Mr. Appliance will help...
China Electronics Announces Six Month Revenue of $55.7 Million and Net Income of $9.3 Million or $0.63 per Share Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 6:02AMChina Electronics Holdings, Inc. , one of rural China's major U.S.-listed retailers of household appliances and consumer electronics, announced that its earnings for the first six months of 2010 increased 441% over the same period in 2009, reaching USD$9,346,292 for the first six months of 2010.
Nine O'Clock Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 3:47PMFrom 2006 onwards, when it was nominated European Capital of Culture, the name of Istanbul is associated more than ever with culture and the arts all over the world.
Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) Selected by AmerenUE to Provide Turnkey Appliance Recycling Services Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:30AMAppliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. today announced that AmerenUE has selected the Company to be the provider of turnkey services for the utility's Appliance Recycling Program.
Ozone Advisory in Effect for Western Region of NYS Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:05PMOzone Advisory in Effect for Long Island, New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Western New York Regions ALBANY, NY (08/30/2010)-- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, Eastern ...
Apartment dwellers can be green, too Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:07AMLOS ANGELES - So you're a renter and you want to green yourspace, but your landlord won't splurge on solar panels.
Savvy Savings Alert: Miele Offers $1,000 Gift with Purchase Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:01AMMiele offers customers a $1,000 gift-with-purchase on some of its most popular appliances through AJ Madison
LG’S HEALTH+ CAMPAIGN RETURNS TO BOOST HEALTH OF HOME ENVIRONMENTS ACROSS ASIA Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:16AMBuilding on its expertise in health-oriented technology, LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of its second Health+ (“Health Plus”) campaign with the slogan “Upgrading Your Li
Air quality warning issued throughout state Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:21AMALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for all regions of New York State for Wednesday July 7, 2010.
Cisco offers device for home energy control Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 1:59PMCisco Systems took another step into the consumer market today by announcing a Home Energy Controller device that homeowners could buy from local utilities to help with energy conservation.
DEC adds ozone warning to county's heat advisory (update) Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:04AMState says smog could be a health hazard until 11 p.m.
Consumer Demand Rising Among Urban and Rural Chinese Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:30AMGallup's survey of China reveals an increase in consumers' intent to buy electronics such as computers and digital cameras. Rural Chinese are driving demand more than city dwellers.
Cranking up the juice Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:16PMHeat wave sets all-time mark for upstate power demand.
LAWRENCE: Bulk waste disposal gets $25 price tag Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 4:28AMIt’s going to cost residents to dispose of that worn-out couch, old refrigerator and all of that accumulated “garage stuff” on garbage collection day, under the terms of an ordinance introduced by Township Council on Tuesday night.
Burke America Acquires C.E. Sundberg Company Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2:18AMPrivate holding company acquires leading appliance parts distributor (PRWeb May 30, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4070294.htm
Burke America Acquires C.E. Sundberg Company Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2:01AMPrivate holding company acquires leading appliance parts distributor
Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend In Texas Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 8:09AMThis Memorial Day weekend's third-annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday is a great time for Texans to purchase a new, energy efficient appliance.
Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend In Texas Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 8:09AMThis Memorial Day weekend's third-annual ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday is a great time for Texans to purchase a new, energy efficient appliance.
Where Do Old Appliances Go after They Die? Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 11:05PMDear EarthTalk: What happens to major appliances that get carted off when new ones take their place? We have a dishwasher and a refrigerator that are both on the blink now and may need replacement. I’d rather fix them than buy new, even if it’s more expensive to do so, because I don’t want to add these big clunkers to the waste stream. What’s your take on this? --D. M., Westport, Conn. [More]
Energy audit sheds light on costly appliances, electronics Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:03AMPG&E brought my family an unwelcome gift in mid-November: a SmartMeter. Since the Bay Area rollout last fall, these remotely read meters have come under fire. Consumers have complained that they do not accurately measure electricity usage, resulting in significantly higher utility bills.
Maryland Cash for Appliances kicks off on Earth Day Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 3:48AMSave on energy-efficient refrigerators, clothes washers and certain water heaters Save on energy-efficient refrigerators, clothes washers and certain water heaters
Demand for green appliance rebates overwhelms Web site Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 6:32PMDMNA crush of consumers crashed the Powerful Smart for Texans site and jammed phone lines this morning.
State officials making changes to appliance clunker program Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 5:33PMState officials who are administering Florida’s upcoming cash-for-clunkers appliance program said Monday the reservations required to receive the 20 percent rebates for buying new items will be taken by computer only and not until after the product has been purchased. Officials said they are making some changes to the rebate program, which begins April 16, to make sure Florida does not run ...
Details surface for cash-for-clunker appliances Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 2:29PMState officials who are administering Florida's upcoming cash-for-clunkers appliance program said Monday that the reservations required to receive the 20 percent rebates for buying new items will be taken by computer only and not until after the product has been purchased.
State to unveil cash-for-appliances website this week Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 11:53AMRebate of 20 percent on some appliances to be offered starting April 16 The website Florida consumers willl use to get information on the upcoming cash-for-appliance rebate program is expected to be lofted no later than Friday, officials said.
How to keep old appliances out of your front yard Monday, March 29, 2010 @ 8:50AMEarthTalk is a Q&A column from E/The Environmental Magazine
News Briefs Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 11:29AMAppliance rebate grants announced Rebates of up to $200 for purchasing certain energy-efficient appliances are available under a new program announced Monday by the state Energy Office.
Xcel Energy's 2010 Refrigerator Recycling Program Aides State Appliance Rebate Program Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 3:24PMXcel customers with old, secondary refrigerators now have two reasons to recycle them â and both of them involve cash incentives.
Amica Wronki Selects Riverbed to Accelerate Collaboration and Improve Worker Productivity Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:13AMLeading Polish Manufacturer Speeds Application Access and Remote Backups; Business Productivity Improved While Avoiding Costly Bandwidth Upgrade
Amica Wronki Selects Riverbed to Accelerate Collaboration and Improve Worker Productivity Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:00AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/16/10) - Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD - News ), the IT infrastructure performance company for networks, applications and storage, today announced that Amica Wronki has selected and deployed Riverbed Steelhead appliances and Steelhead Mobile. As a result, Amica has successfully migrated key applications and data backups to its data centers, improved ...
Be fire safe - home safety tips Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 9:05AM-Only use extension cords listed by a recognized certification organization such as Underwriters Laboratories ("UL listed"). -Electrical wires are designed to carry only a certain amount of power. Overloading causes them to overheat wiring and creates a fire hazard.
10 for ’10: How to live in an eco-friendly house Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 5:26PMThe word "green" has been part of our vocabulary for years. We know we need to reduce, reuse, recycle — but for most of us, there’s a disconnect between what we know and what we really do. It’s easy to forget to turn down the heat when we leave the house. It’s less expensive to buy regular tomatoes than organic ones. It’s so much tastier to sip bottled water than it is to drink water from the tap.
Appliance rebates off to a slower start in New Jersey Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 1:04PMGary Press of Art Handler's Appliance/TV Center shows off a Frigidaire dishwasher.
Imaginative toys for kids this holiday season Sunday, December 6, 2009 @ 12:02AMThis year's mainstream toy juggernauts sport a lot of hot pink plastic and are rife with movie and TV tie-ins. And, sometimes, lead and other toxic chemicals. Independent toy stores have kept their market by moving to wood and recycled materials and vetting the safety of the toys they do sell, many of which call for imagination instead of AA batteries. And most would please the child in almost ...