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Community-development agency scores success with Italian ice shop Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:34PMPhiladelphia native Matthew Covington wasn't quite sure where his fortune lay when he graduated from Bethune-Cookman University in 2004.
Ambicare raises £1.7m for cancer plaster Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:34PMA MEDICAL device firm in Fife has raised £1.7 million to produce a light-emitting sticking plaster for the treatment of skin cancers.
Cerenis Therapeutics lands $51.7 million in Michigan's biggest venture capital deal in years Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:26PMCerenis Therapeutics SA, a biotech company with dual headquarters in Ann Arbor and France, recently secured $51.7 million (40 million euros) in fresh capital to continue developing its cholesterol therapy technologies, officials announced tonight. The transaction is the biggest venture......
Jessica's trip adds to product success Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:57PMWhen Australian teen Jessica Watson set off to become the youngest person to sail around the world, almost immediately she ran into a problem.
Insurance cop raises alarm over policy lapses Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:18PMCalcutta, July 25: More than half of the policyholders stop renewing their insurance cover after the initial four or five years.
Fund supports startups with CSU ties Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado State University is supporting startup companies connected to the university with a new private equity investment fund.
Dubai World arm seeks Bidadi project refund Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:15PMWith DLF and its joint venture partner, Dubai World's real estate development arm, Limitless Holdings, deciding to exit...
Duxbury start-up aims to end need for sutures Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:27PMStart-up medical device firm Aura Medsystems is making headway in developing a wound-repair system that could alleviate the need for sutures.
Startup Juice Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:21PMMichael Levinson and his partners at DreamIt sold their companies for a bundle. Now they want to help others.
Coke developing new bottles, brands and drinks Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:01PMScientists at Coca-Cola Co are working on developments ranging from plant-derived plastic to beverages with new textures, as the world’s largest soft drink maker aims to stay ahead of consumers’ quickly changing tastes.
Coca-Cola taps new drink textures, functions Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:29AMCoca-Cola taps new drink textures, functionsCoca-Cola taps new drink textures, functions
Case for more iconic projects Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:19AMTHE furore over the proposed demolition of Pudu Jail puzzles me. Very few cities have old dilapidated prisons smack right in city centres.
Disney 'in talks' for video games maker Playdom Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:16AMWalt Disney is in talks to buy Playdom, maker of video games played on the Facebook social-networking website, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.An agreement may be reached as soon as the coming week, the...
FDI crashing because investors lost faith, says DAP Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:02AMA lack of confidence in Malaysia’s economy has driven foreign direct investment (FDI) to our neighbours, leaving the once-roaring “Asian tiger” to compete with Indochina countries, the DAP said today.
The Web Means the End of Forgetting Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:38AMThe digital age is facing its first existential crisis: the impossibility of erasing your posted past and moving on.
Tesla Electric Cars: Revved Up, but Far to Go Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:37AMElon Musk, who made a fortune selling PayPal, has poured a lot of his money into Tesla, the maker of electric cars. But it has hit with delays, financial crises and a personnel soap opera.
Will Zynga Become the Google of Games? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:36AMAs the hottest start-up to emerge from Silicon Valley since Twitter, Zynga, the maker of FarmVille and other games, aims to maintain its momentum.
Nextel Mexico Pledges MNX18.9 Billion Investment If It Wins Auction Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:43PMNextel Mexico Pledges MNX18.9 Billion Investment If It Wins Auction
Caixin Online: Daimler to make trucks under China's Foton brand Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:25PMGermany's Daimler and China's Beiqi Foton will make heavy trucks under Foton's Auman brand in an almost $1 billion venture, reports Caixin Online.
ELS Reports Second Quarter Results Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:14PMEquity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (the "Company”) today announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.
CMEA Capital Founder Named to National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:52PMAlternative Energy Investment Pioneer Tom Baruch Joins Council to Accelerate Small Business Innovation and Boost U.S. Job Growth
TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for July 19, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:15PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- -
Crown Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:58PMCrown Holdings, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Medtech value tumbles Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:55PMPHARMACEUTICAL firm, Medtech Holdings Limited lost half of its value on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange last week to close at US0.1c.
Power generation to top 9,000MW by 2012 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:52PMBy Pratap John Qatar’s power generation capacity will exceed 9,000MW by 2012 with the start-up of new plants in Mesaieed and Ras Abu Fontas, QNB Capital has said.
Neverland Ranch Calif.'s new state park? Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:40AMA California lawmaker is eyeing the late Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch estate as an addition to the state's parks.
Tata Power Gains in Mumbai After Wind Project Wins Carbon Credit Approval Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:29AMTata Power Co. , India’s largest non- state generator, rose in Mumbai after its wind project won eligibility from the United Nations to earn carbon credits.
Trilliant snags $106 million for smart-grid networking Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:18AMSmart-grid communications company Trilliant brings on GE and ABB as investors to expand use of radio-based mesh networking technology.
Trilliant Raises $106 Million of Capital Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:05AMREDWOOD CITY, Calif.----Trilliant Incorporated, a leader in delivering Smart Grid solutions that enhance energy efficiency, utility operations, and renewable resource integration, today announced that it has closed financing totaling $106 million from a global syndicate of industry and financial leaders.
Rex, the robotic exoskeleton, aims to make wheelchairs obsolete Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:03AMNew Zealand isn't exactly known for being a hotbed of tech innovation , but this set of bionic legs might just realign that perception a little bit. The product of seven years of development work, the Rex exoskeleton is capable of supporting the full weight of a person -- making it suitable for paraplegics -- and moving him or her around in a familiar bipedal fashion. It's operated using a ...
Wix Helps Teach Online Users How to Make a Website with Quick Video Tutorials Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:00AMLearning how to make a website no longer comes with a hefty price tag or years of training. Free website builder Wix.com has posted a series of videos showing how it’s done. [PR.com]
Arizona governor candidate Matt Jette aims to inspire others Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:56PMHe's full of idealism, but faces a battle for the GOP nomination with his moderate immigration views.
Turkey becomes global power in construction Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:31PMANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways in a boom that's driving Turkey to record growth and bolstering its efforts to become a regional power broker.
Billion-dollar dream Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:24PMAustralian company kickstarted by credit card swings $68m deal - and its founders are aiming even higher.
Michael Jackson: Neverland ranch could be turned into state park Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe former home of the King of Pop could become California's latest state park under an idea being floated by a local politician.
Key eyes joint ventures with China, doubling in trade Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:33PMJohn Key says China has floated the idea of New Zealand and China teaming up on agricultural joint ventures
Can the masterminds of the new high street banking giant restore faith in the industry? Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:10PMTHE City of London is a small place, but like Dante's description of hell, it has defined circles.
T.S. Electric owner resurfaces with 'Magic Pipe' Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 3:35PMThe founder and CEO of a Gastonia electrical contractor that withheld paychecks from its employees is moving forward with plans for a new business venture, The Magic Pipe. Black lights were already glowing inside the freestanding building at 821 E....
Kent Reliance in talks with JC Flowers Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 2:58PMOne of Britain's oldest building societies is in advanced talks with an American financial investor about a multi-million-pound injection of capital.
Rewards card choice: Is it better to get miles or points? Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe author ditches Delta's American Express card for U.S. Bank's FlexPerks Visa card, though there are advantages to carrying either.
Fund tax break needs to go Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:39PMInnovation is precious in any modern economy. It creates jobs and economic growth, and can help ameliorate or even eliminate intractable social problems.
High volatility may spoil the fun Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:43AMForex trade can be a very profitable venture. But while the money market movements are small, they can hurt big.
Deconstructing the 'tips' game Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:43AMVery few investors give a serious thought to the underlying issues involved in an investing style and if it fits their personal risk-profile.
New York Red Bulls Vs D.C. United: Head To Head Preview Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:08PMRed Bulls, by Terence Steed : As a whole, the New York Red Bulls are in great form.
Bauxite Resources Limited (ASX:BAU) Releases An Update To Shareholders Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMPerth, Australia, July 9, 2010 - (ABN Newswire) - Bauxite Resources Limited (ASX:BAU) (PINK:BXRDF) releases a letter to shareholders on, BRL's DSO strategy, downstream growth strategy, specialised market strategy and the IMF (Australia) Ltd (ASX:IMF) (PINK:IMFAF) litigation.
Court ruling revives Telefonica's Vivo hopes Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMThe European Court of Justice has ruled Portugal’s golden share in Portugal Telecom illegal, offering hope to Telefonica that its bid to buy into Brazilian carrier Vivo could still go ahead.
Santos' gas relief Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 7:51PMCooperation or even a merger with Shell on its Queensland LNG project would help Santos to rationalise its operations and attract elusive international customers. 9 Jul 2010 12:13 PM
DGAP-Adhoc: General assembly approves share buyback program Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 7:13PMDissemination of a Adhoc News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Women business owners kick off pilot 'Banking on Women' program in Utah Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMSANDY — When Karen Dunn wanted to start her own business years ago, she could not get a loan without a co-signer. And when she went to the bank, the secretary assumed she was an assistant to the men present and suggested Dunn wait in the hall while the loan was being processed.
Fund Tax Break Needs to Go: Harold Bradley and Paul Kedrosky Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 6:52PMInnovation is precious in any modern economy. It creates jobs and economic growth, and can help ameliorate or even eliminate intractable social problems.