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  • NZX leads gainers as stocks rise Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:38AMNew Zealand stocks rose, with the exchange joining a global rally in equities. NZX led gainers, and PGG Wrightson fell.
  • Anti-dumping row not to strain Saudi-India ties, says envoy Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:41AMAnti-dumping row not to strain Saudi-India ties, says envoy
  • Research and Markets: Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing Industry in the US and its International Trade ... Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:19AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a6b4ca/surgical_appliance) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's updated report "Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing Industry in the US and its International Trade [2011 Q3 Edition]" to their offering. Definition & Classification This U.S. industry ...
  • IMS: MHA semiconductor market will be worth $2B in 2012 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:32PMIMS Research has forecasted that the market for semiconductors in major home appliances (MHAs) will be worth more than $2 billion in 2012, up from $1.5 billion in 2010.
  • Stimulus cash lets Deltona, other cities help needy buy homes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:08PMFederal-stimulus money is making homeownership possible for some area residents DELTONA — The dilapidated house on Sweet Springs Street was abandoned and vacant, one of the scores of foreclosed properties, before city officials used federal-stimulus dollars to buy and fix it.
  • Briefly Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:16PMPerfect Fit Industries Inc. of Charlotte, a maker of mattress pads and bed pillows, will lay off 123 employees at its manufacturing location in Monroe in September .
  • A $40 billion energy bargain Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:08PMAt a cost comparable to the NBN, nuclear power could give Australia the additional energy capacity it will need in the coming decades – and probably at the lowest cost in a carbon-taxed economy. 20 Jul 2011 10:10 AM
  • Coast Wholesale Appliances Inc. Declares July Dividend Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:16PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) - Coast Wholesale Appliances Inc. (TSX:CWA) (Coast) today announced a cash dividend of $0.035 per share for the month of July 2011. The dividend is to be paid August 5, 2011 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2011. At current levels, Coast's monthly dividend equates to $0.42 per share on an annualized basis.
  • Apple Stores: a muted 10-year anniversary Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:10AMWhy the silence Apple? Isn't this something worth celebrating? Apple and understatement aren't close relatives. Not that they don't have a right to strut a bit: after all, under its returning co-founder, Apple 2.0 performed the most stunning corporate turn around ever – and shows no sign of slowing down. As a result, product launches, developer conferences and quarterly earnings announcements ...
  • Toyota's hybrid technology to help ease power crunch in disaster-hit northeast of Japan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:51AMTOKYO - Toyota's electric-gasoline hybrid car technology will be utilized to help ease power shortages in Japan's disaster-struck northeast, part of a set of measures the automaker hopes will underline its commitment to the region. Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will donate emergency power suppl
  • Toyota utilizing hybrids to help with power crunch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:48AMToyota's electric-gasoline hybrid car technology will be utilized to help ease power shortages in Japan's disaster-struck northeast, part of a set of measures the automaker hopes will underline its commitment to the region.
  • Our moment to change the course of history Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:36PMAthletes such as the cyclist Victoria Pendleton, double gold medal-winning swimmer Ellie Simmonds and dressage rider Natasha Baker all believe they can set a positive example for their fans, friends and family by doing their bit for the environment ahead of the Games.
  • Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
  • WatchGuard Next-Generation Firewalls Now Include SCADA Signatures Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:53PMSCADA signatures enable WatchGuard XTM and legacy e-Series security appliances to provide advanced threat protection for industrial control systems
  • No shut offs to seniors during heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:10PMConsumers Energy has suspended electricity shut offs to senior citizens and will decide on other shut offs on a case by case basis through the duration of the heat wave.
  • Custom Membrane Switches From EASTPRINT Feature Discrete Icon and Key Ring Lighting Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:57PMNORTH ANDOVER, MA--(Marketwire - Jul 18, 2011) - EASTPRINT Incorporated has introduced custom membrane switches that feature precise graphic icon and key ring lighting in an ultra-thin package for a wide range of OEM applications, where capacitive and mechanical switches would be too thick.
  • Utilities Ask Customers to Conserve Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:43PMHigh temperatures this week may put a strain on electric power generation across the South, and could impact the Tennessee Valley. 4-County Electric Power Association is asking members to help "Beat the Peak" by voluntarily curtailing electric usage during peak power usage times for the remainder of the week.
  • EdgeWave Named as Finalist in the 2011 Golden Bridge Awards Across Multiple Security Categories Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:41PMSolutions Honored for Excellence in URL Filtering, Managed Security, and Anti-Spam Service
  • Moro Bay another state park added to the list Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:34PMIn the bottomlands of the Ouachita River, you have to climb up to the cabins at Moro Bay State Park. read more
  • PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - July 18 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:47PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reutershas not verified these stories and does not vouch for theiraccuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) BHP Billiton has described shale gasexplorer ...
  • Why we made a car for blind drivers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:20PMIn our modern society, driving is really a necessity. It is a means of getting you to your destination wherever, whenever. Driving is also fun. Some people even consider it an expression of power. Most importantly, driving is really about freedom, about independence.
  • Families lining up for bulk savings Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:00AMMORE than 10,000 bargain hunters have signed up to discount warehouse Costco even before its doors have officially opened.
  • SoMa condo building combines history, modern details Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:44AMConstruction plans for the 788 Minna St. building, a former 1920s warehouse in South of Market, were on hold until an almost-tragic event changed everything. A cornice fell off the warehouse and almost hit a pedestrian,...
  • Saudi Arabia's nonoil exports surge 14% Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:30AMJEDDAH: Saudi Arabia exported SR37.13 billion worth of nonoil products in the first quarter of 2011, registering 14 percent rise compared to the same period in the previous year when exports stood at SR32.45 billion.
  • Four things you should do to get your home ready to sell Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:21AMIf you're encouraged by the "pending" signs around your neighborhood and want to put your home on the market, you first need to get it sale-ready. That requires a strategy, because depending on the upgrades your home needs, it might be a time-consuming task.
  • July Among the Heaviest Months for the Millions ‘Moving’ this Year. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:32PMExpert, David Gregg, Offers Tips to Close Loopholes in your Summer Moving HotlistNational Harbor, MD (PRWEB) July 15, 2011 Expert, David Gregg, Offers Tips to Close Loopholes in your Summer Moving Hotlist. Each year 40 million Americans move, with half of all moves occurring during the summer months. Given that the average American has over 60 separate tasks to complete in order to prepare for a ...
  • Keeping L.A.'s taps flowing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:39PMIn 2008, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa released a visionary plan for moving Los Angeles away from its reliance on imported water. The mayor's plan was reasonable and achievable; we just have to follow it. What's the most reliable source of water in Los Angeles? Your kitchen tap, your bathroom shower, even your toilet.
  • First Takes: Energy Star to List 'Most Efficient' Goods, US Gets Lead Out of Toys & More ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:40AMWho's the Most Efficient of Them All? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy launched a pilot program Thursday that spotlight the "Most Efficient" items among Energy Star-rated products.
  • The Most Efficient Energy Star Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:54AMEnergy Star is an international standard for energy efficient consumer products originated in the United States of America. It was first created as a United States government program during the early 1990s, but Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union have also adopted the program. Devices carrying the Energy Star logo, such as computer products and peripherals ...
  • Fire hits pet food factory Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:51AMResidents of a Fife town were told to keep their windows and doors closed today after a major fire at a pet food factory.
  • Russia: grail or graveyard for SMEs? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:34PMMultinational Swiss companies have conquered the challenging Russian market, but many smaller firms are still put off by overbearing bureaucracy and corruption.
  • Verizon, Bright House to sell home automation service Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:18PMVerizon and Bright House are suddenly in a mad rush to take control of your coffee maker.
  • New Energy Star Initiative Recognizes Cutting-Edge Products with Highest Energy Efficiency Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:55PMWASHINGTON - The EPA and DOE announce, for the first time, products recognized as the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that have earned the Energy Star label.
  • Can Rdio Withstand The Spotify Assault? A Feature-By-Feature Look Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:17PMSpotify is finally here in the US. It offers on-demand music for a relatively low price -- just like Rdio. There's several service levels including mobile listening and offline support -- just like Rdio. There's even support for third-party hardware and platforms -- just like Rdio. Rdio has a head start in this race but it might not matter. Rdio left private beta last August and has since gained ...
  • Spruce Grove strikes it big during lightning season Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:54PMLightning season struck the tri-area in full force last Thursday night, with a light show fit for one of the province's top lightning "hot spots."
  • New Energy Star Initiative Recognizes Cutting-Edge Products with Highest Energy Efficiency / ?Most Efficient ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:45PMWASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today are announcing for the first time products recognized as the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that have earned the Energy Star label
  • 4 myths and realities of homeownership Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:27PMAfter living in an apartment my entire life--until buying my first home at age 25--I believed a lot of myths about what homeownership would ultimately be like. But I was not the first person
  • Plan worries firefighters Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:10PMFirefighters say plans to have ambulances on standby only during major incidents will put their lives at risk.
  • Sales at discount outlets, department stores rise in June Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:14AMSales at South Korea's major discount outlets and department stores rose from a year earlier in June on growing demand for groceries and goods for outdoor activities, a government report showed Thursday.
  • Whirlpool Corporation Inducted Into the Made in the USA Foundation's Hall of Fame Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:17AMBENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, was inducted into the Made in the USA Foundation's Hall of Fame at an awards dinner on July 2, 2011 in Santa Monica, Calif. Whirlpool was the winner of the Large Kitchen Appliances Category. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404 ...
  • Homeowners Upgrading With Top of the Line Appliances Without Breaking the Bank Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:06AMSAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - Top of the line appliances do not have to break the bank, thanks to Premium Appliance Outlet ( www.premiumapplianceoutlet.com ) which offers discounts of up to 70 percent off the retail prices for brands including Sub-Zero, Miele, Viking, Kitchen Aid, and dozens of other top names. Premium Appliance Outlet offers a large ...
  • Size does matter Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:46AMEgyptians should be thankful for crowded streets and traffic jams because they indicate a large consumer base.
  • eReplacementParts.com’s New Line of Parts Makes Appliance Repair Easier than Ever Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:09AMThis new line of appliance parts helps simplify common repairs on stand mixers, blenders, shavers, and other appliances. (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8641099.htm
  • While it isn't gusting, wind technology development is picking up Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:28AMMajor home retailers are testing wind technologies and the government is accelerating evaluations of wind farm plans.
  • Data Access Switch features enhanced OS software. Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:53AMGigaVUE G Series is available with OS v8.0 software, which provides hashing options that allow up to 7 user-selectable algorithms to provide optimal load balancing in trunking configurations. Additional features include cross-box mapping capabilities and SNMPv3 security protocols. Gigamon Citrus(TM) GUI and command line interface, also included, help users manage visibility across complete ...
  • Monotype Imaging Schedules Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Release and Conference Call Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:45AMWOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TYPE), will announce its second quarter 2011 financial results on Friday, July 29, 2011, and host a related conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT that day.
  • HST: Tax does heavy economic lifting Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:08AMJust the facts, please!
  • All Hands Fire Equipment Announces Barbecue Grill Safety Tips For Summer Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:44AMFamily barbecues are a favorite Summer activity for young and old, however, many don't realize how dangerous they can be. The following should always be kept in mind to ensure a safe cookout and safe summer season. (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8642303.htm
  • What can China teach us? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:39AMThis week the President of China Hu Jintao will make his first visit to Ukraine.
  • Pizzazz at the Piazza Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:16AMThat London is a dynamic city with state- of-the-art technology and a rich historical heritage is not news. But it is also a quaint sort of town that blends the old and the new. And what better to complement this lifestyle than an exquisite apartment?