2010 October
Traditional Journalists Switch to Internet or Face Layoffs
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
Tom Ramstack – AHN News Correspondent Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – Some journalists complained Thursday during a business conference in Washington, D.C., about what they see as the sunset of the traditional news media while others said the Internet was opening new opportunities. The Read More
Dow Slides As Investors Turn Cautious Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer New York, NY, United States (AHN) – A big drop in unemployment claims filings last week failed to keep the Dow from sliding on Thursday as blue chips investors were cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting next Read More
New Unemployment Claims Fall Slightly
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
Linda Young – AHN News Writer Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – Initial claims for jobless benefits dropped slightly while continuing unemployment compensation claims dipped below 4.4 million, the United States Labor Department announced Thursday. New claims for unemployment compensation fell by 21,000 to 434,000 Read More
Consumers Cutting Back Less This Holiday Season Than In "Recession Years"
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Yonkers, NY, United States (AHN) – According to a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, about two thirds of Americans plan to spend more this holiday season. Still, projected sales figures are down from 42 percent in 2008. Read More
Kodak Posts Smaller 3Q Loss
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Rochester, NY, United States (AHN) – Eastman Kodak reported lower third-quarter losses on Wednesday, beating expectations. The Rochester, NY-based company said sales dropped 1 percent to $1.76 billion despite double-digit growth in its digital businesses. Loss for the quarter Read More
MTA To Increase Tolls By December
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Albany, NY, United States (AHN) – Tolls on the nine bridges and tunnels operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s will rise by the end of the year, an action the agency said was needed to address a budget deficit. Read More
Campbell Cuts Income Tax Rate In British Columbia By 15 Percent
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
AHN News Staff Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (AHN) – British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell announced Wednesday that residents of the province would get a 15 percent cut on their income tax rate beginning in January. The reduction applies to all income earned, with a cap Read More
Canada To Tighten Sanctions Against North Korea
October 29, 2010 0 Comments
AHN News Staff Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (AHN) – Ottawa has announced that it will impose tougher sanctions against North Korea for Pyongyang’s continued aggression on the global stage. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon will provide more details of the sanctions Thursday. The new sanctions, Read More
Retaining the Best Employees – Even when Downsizing
October 28, 2010 3 Comments
Talent Management According to a recent report form the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the cut-to-the-bone mentality of many organizations these days has taken its toll on employees’ perception of long-term career opportunities at those companies. That pessimism is also
Number Of Dead Mallard’s at Syncrude Rises To 350
October 28, 2010 0 Comments
AHN News Staff Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada (AHN) – More than 100 dead ducks were discovered Wednesday at the tailings pond of Syncrude Canada, bringing the total of mallard mortality this week to 350. Syncrude President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Sullivan said the company’s Read More
