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for Friday, July 21, 2006
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Podcast.com Launches Canadian Podcast Showcase
BOSTON - Podcast.com, the home of podcasting, launched a comprehensive collection of podcasts from Canadian podcasters that amplifies the work already done by a grassroots, self-curated online community. This Podcast.com showcase serves to accentuate and highlight the work of Canadian audio and video podcasters who had already created one of the first countrywide grassroots communities around podcasting. The site is available at http://canada.podcast.com as a free service.
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Ethanol shifts crop acres to corn, away from soybeans, in U.S. Corn Belt states
Demand for ethanol, a fuel made from corn, can turn Midwestern states back into the Corn Belt, said a University of Missouri (MU) agricultural economist. "Ethanol has major implications for corn acreage," said Pat Westhoff, with the MU Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI).
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Construction Letter to PM Calling for More Foreign Workers Is "Self-interested, Self-Serving"
Construction companies have not done enough to solve problems with training
CALGARY- In an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper the week of July 17, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) makes a series of recommendations it claims will address the problem of "labour shortages" in the construction industry.
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Redesigning life to make ethanol
By Jamie Shreeve
Genetically engineered organisms can more efficiently produce ethanol from cheap and abundant sources of biomass, such as agricultural waste. It could make ethanol cost competitive. On January 31, Ari Patrinos was sitting in his living room in Rockville, MD, listening to the State of the Union speech and slowly nodding off. Suddenly, he was jolted awake.
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Large urban transit May 2006
Combined ridership on 10 large urban transit systems in Canada was 5% higher in May than it was for the same month in 2005.
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Radio listening Fall 2005
The lockout ordered by CBC management last August cost Canada's public broadcaster a large share of its listening audience, according to data from an annual survey covering more than 90,000 radio listeners.
The lockout, which ran from August 15 to October 11, coincided with the survey in which listeners filled in a log-type questionnaire over an eight-week period from September 5 to October 30. Listeners were split into groups, each of which filled in their log for a week.
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Consumer Price Index June 2006
Canadians paid 2.5% more for the goods and services in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket in June 2006 than they did a year earlier. This was slower than the 12-month change of 2.8% in May.
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Human Activity Threatens Stability of Food Webs, Study Finds
It’s long been known that human activity is eroding biodiversity. Now a new study by University of Guelph researchers — published today in Nature — reveals that the stability of ecological food webs is also at risk.
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New centre will combine psychology research and clinic in one unique facility
WATERLOO- A new centre at the University of Waterloo will increase the range of psychological services available in the tri-city area and facilitate the development of innovative, new research on mental health.
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Descartes Teams with Industry Veteran Sandra Scott to Help Customers Comply with Regulations Impacting Cross-Border Shipments
WATERLOO - Logistics software and services specialist The Descartes Systems Group Inc. has teamed with industry veteran Sandra Scott to help customers expedite cross-border shipments and comply with electronic filing requirements of North American customs agencies.
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ROTARY DISTRICT 7080 SUPPORTS LANDMINE CLEARANCE
Rotary District 7080 has been recognised as having held the most dinners in a District in the District 7070 Night of A Thousand Dinners Challenge. District 7080 Governor Douglas W. Vincent (2005/06) said, "Rotary members are very pleased to be able to assist in such an important cause." The funds were raised by the Rotary Clubs of Burlington North, Oakville, Oakville Trafalgar, Guelph Trillium, Streetsville, Tavistock and Upper Oakville Centennial and the Interact Club of St. Mildred's Lightbourn School.
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Thursday July 20, 2006
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Monster Employment Index Canada Dips One Point in June as Demand for Labour Weakens in Several Key Areas
MONTREAL - The Monster Employment Index Canada dipped one point to a level of 124 in June as employers' overall demand for labour declined slightly. Despite the drop, the Index remains 29 per cent higher than the same month last year.
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Canadian VCs March to the Beat of Their Own Drum
- Deloitte's Global Venture Capitalist 'VC' Survey shows Canadian VCs are not lured by emerging markets; Continue to focus on close-to-home investments
TORONTO - Canadian VCs continue to stick close to home, with more than half (58%) of Canadian respondents to Deloitte's 2006 Global Venture Capital Survey citing they have no plans to expand investments outside the country over the next five years, compared to 47% of U.S.-based VCs and 44% of investors overall globally.
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Government of Canada invests $66.9 million to support 90 Canada Research Chairs
Researchers to focus on asthma and allergies, children's development, health care management and education
OTTAWA - The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of industry and Minister responsible for the Canada Research Chairs Program, today announced an investment of $66.9 million to fund the appointment of 90 Canada Research Chairs.
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Rising biofuel demand pushes up crop prices
By Jenny Wiggins
Food companies such as Unilever, Nestlé and Cadbury could face higher commodity costs over the long term as rising demand for biofuels pushes up prices for raw materials such as wheat, corn and sugar, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
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M1 launches Singapore’s first UMTS-enabled BlackBerry handset
Singapore and Waterloo, ON - M1 and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) have launched Singapore’s first UMTS-enabled BlackBerry®handset - the BlackBerry 8707vTM.
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Current economic conditions - First Quarter 2006
Canada's international investment position improved substantially in the first quarter, with net foreign debt falling 8% to a record low share of gross domestic product. The drop reflected increased purchases of foreign bonds and direct investment abroad by Canadians.
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Wholesale trade May 2006
Wholesale sales rebounded 0.9% in May to $41.8 billion, after declining 0.3% in April. While most of the seven wholesale trade sectors registered gains, more than half of the increase was attributable to higher sales in the automotive sector. Excluding the automotive sector, sales rose 0.5%. Since September 2003, total wholesale sales have generally been rising.
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U of G Gains Four Canada Research Chairs
The University of Guelph has added four more faculty members to its growing cohort of distinguished Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). The Guelph researchers are among 90 new chairs unveiled today in Ottawa by Industry Minister Maxime Bernier.
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Reuters World Alert News July 20
JAVA TSUNAMI
Fear sparks scramble as Java tsunami toll passes 500
An aftershock sends hundreds scrambling for high ground in fear of more giant waves.
No tsunami alert system in place to guard Indonesia
Lack of funds cripples the creation of a tsunami warning system, leaving earthquake-prone Indonesia without a single working detection buoy, says an official.
SAT MAP: Java population
This map illustrates the southern coast of Java which was affected by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake and tsunami on July 17, 2006.
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Canadian Space Agency extends MDA contract Mobile Servicing System
LONGUEUIL - The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on July 19 announced a one-year extension to the original four-year contract previously valued at $117 million with MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA). MDA will continue to provide logistics, sustaining engineering services for the Canadian-made Mobile Servicing System on the International Space Station.
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'Reduce the Juice' team set sights on Orangeville
Young people challenge their community to meet 5% conservation target
Orangeville, ON - A group of young people concerned with energy conservation held an announcement this afternoon to get citizens of Orangeville to reduce their energy use by at least 5 %. On hand to help launch the campaign was Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Peter Love, Drew Brown, Mayor of Orangeville, and George Dick, the President of Orangeville Hydro.
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CDG Commends SK Telecom on Billion-Dollar Investment In China Unicom
CDMA2000 is Thriving in Korea and Expected to Earn a Return
on Investment in China
COSTA MESA -- The CDMA Development Group (CDG) commended SK Telecom (SKT) on its $1 billion investment in China Unicom. SKT is South Korea's largest wireless operator, and the investment demonstrates that CDMA2000(R) is a thriving technology in Korea and is expected to provide a return on investment in China.
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Wednesday July 19
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Canadian biotech company achieves commercially viable level of insulin in safflower
SemBioSys Genetics Inc. (TSX: SBS), a biotechnology company developing a broad pipeline of protein-based pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical products located in Calgary, on July 18 announced that the Company has achieved its commercial target levels of human insulin (insulin) accumulation in safflower with 1.2 per cent of total seed protein.
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Bruce Power takes leadership role in building Canada's hydrogen economy Duncan Hawthorne appointed to Board of Canadian Hydrogen Association
TIVERTON - Bruce Power announced July 18 that it will become the first electricity generating company in Canada to become a Sustaining Member of the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA). In addition, President and Chief Executive Officer Duncan Hawthorne will join the CHA Board of Directors and intends to bring an electricity generator and public/private partnership perspective to the table.
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DuPont scientists outline company’s biofuels strategy at World Congress
WILMINGTON, Del. - Two DuPont research leaders provided an update on the company’s strategy to develop next generation biofuels at the third annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.
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Vodafone Italia and RIM launch the new BlackBerry 7130v in Italy and Spain
Milan, Italy and Waterloo, ON - Vodafone Italia, Vodafone Spain and Research In Motion (RIM) announced July 19 the launch of the new BlackBerry® 7130v™ in Italy and Spain.
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Canada's Film, video and audio-visual production good in 2004
The financial picture for the nation's 688 film, video and audio-visual producers improved in 2004 despite a substantial decline in production revenues. Total revenues for the industry amounted to $2.9 billion, a 10.9% increase from 2001. The gain was largely due to growth in non-production activities such as broadcasting and film distribution. Expenses did not rise as quickly as revenues due to falling interest charges, and stable levels of depreciation and other expenses. As a result, the profit margin for the industry was 4.6% in 2004, well above the margin of 1.2% three years earlier.
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Students showcase designs for products to help disabled elderly
WATERLOO -- Students in a third-year systems design course at the University of Waterloo will display designs of products to improve the quality of life of elderly people with disabling conditions. Fourteen student groups are participating in an event called Design Exhibition: Products for Disabled Elderly. The exhibition runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, in room DC1301 of the Davis Centre.
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PwC provides close to $5,000 to support Kitchener-Waterloo charity leaders
KITCHENER — Two charity leaders from Kitchener-Waterloo have received up to $2,500 each as part of the new PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Leadership Grants Program. This is one of four programs of the PwC Canada Foundation, which aims to make a positive, lasting change in Canadian communities by sharing time, expertise and resources.
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Communitech events:
Business & Education Golf Tournament Thursday August 17, 2006 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Dundee Golf & Country Club
Entrepreneur Week (E-Week) is Coming! Mark your calendar: Sept 29th-Oct 6th, 2006
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CAW's Hargrove Calls on Prime Minister to Take Leadership Role in Middle East
TORONTO - Canadian Auto Workers union president Buzz Hargrove has issued a statement on the crisis in the Middle East and has called on Prime Minister Harper to take a leadership role in trying to bring the parties to the table to find a resolution to the conflicts. Hargrove's letter follows:
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BOOSTER JUICE CREATES THE WORLD’S LARGEST SMOOTHIE
To Raise funding for the Canadian Cancer Society
Kitchener — with a juicy goal in mind, one of the Booster Juice stores in Kitchener has set it sights on breaking the current record for the World’s Largest Smoothie. To break this record Booster Juice must exceed the previous record of 333litres! Our goal is over 26 000 ounces (760 litres).
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The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region is pleased to announce the completion of another successful year!
Our volunteers have certainly inspired a lot of students to think about their career journey.
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Open Text Launches Market-Leading Artesia Digital Asset Management Solution on Microsoft SQL Server 2005
CHICAGO - Open Text(TM) Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTC), a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, announced today the global availability of Artesia DAM, version 6.6, running on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Windows Server 2003. The release marks a significant milestone in the Open Text-Microsoft Corp. relationship and supports last year's announcement of a broadened alliance between the two companies.
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Tuesday July 18
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Electricity To Power Ontario's Economy: BMO Provincial Outlook Report
TORONTO - Ontario is struggling with the adjustment to the strong Canadian dollar, but growth will get a boost from the start-up of major electricity projects, according to the Provincial Outlook report issued today by the BMO Financial Group Economics Department.
"The Ontario economy is expected to grow 2.7 per cent this year compared to the national rate of 3.1 per cent," said Paul Ferley, Assistant Chief Economist, BMO Financial Group. "However, growth should rise to 3.0 per cent in 2007 and subsequent years.
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New UW program trains professionals to protect and promote public health
WATERLOO -- The next generation of public health professionals will soon be able to receive advanced training at the University of Waterloo on the wide range of professional skills needed to prevent disease as well as protect and promote the health of populations in Canada and abroad.
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Ontario Investing In Tourism Attractions Across The Province Nearby Communities' Tourism Businesses Will Benefit
QUEEN'S PARK - McGuinty government funding for improvements at four provincially-owned tourist attractions will help bring more visitors and business to surrounding communities, Ontario Tourism Minister Jim Bradley announced July 17.
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Study: Impact of education on civic engagement in rural and urban Canada 2003
People who live in rural areas of Canada were more likely to devote time to volunteer work than their urban counterparts in 2003, regardless of their level of education, according to a new study.
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Metris and Virtek form strategic alliance to develop advanced, integrated metrology solutions for the aerospace market
WATERLOO - Virtek Vision International Inc. (TSX:VRK) ("Virtek" or the "Company"), a leading developer of precision laser-based technologies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Metris of Leuven, Belgium to work together in the development of integrated metrology products and solutions within the aerospace sector.
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New motor vehicle sales for May 2006
New motor vehicle sales weakened somewhat in May, declining 1.0%. This came on the heels of a 0.7% drop in April. Consumers drove 135,618 new vehicles off dealer lots in May, down almost 1,400 vehicles from the previous month.
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Canada's international transactions in securities May 2006
Canadian acquisitions of foreign securities amounted to $10.0 billion in May, the third highest on record. This was fuelled by exceptional purchases of foreign equities totalling $5.9 billion. Meanwhile, non-residents stepped up their buying of Canadian securities to $5.7 billion worth, an 18-month high.
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Canadian Vehicle Survey 2005
Light vehicles, which weigh less than 4.5 tonnes and include all cars, sport-utility vehicles, mini-vans and pick-up trucks, were driven an average of 16,000 kilometres, or 44 kilometres per day, during 2005.
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New College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (CPES) Dean Appointed
The University of Guelph has appointed Anthony Vannelli, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and associate dean of research and external partnerships at the University of Waterloo, as dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (CPES).
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Canada's international trade in services 2005
In 2005, the services trade deficit increased by $1.0 billion to a record $13.7 billion. Larger deficits in travel and transportation services were at the origin of the highest services deficit.
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Euromoney Ranks Glitnir "Best Bank" in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND- - The leading bank and finance publisher Euromoney PLC ranks Glitnir "Best Bank" in Iceland in its new report. Euromoney released its yearly ranking of the finance sector today. "Glitnir's business model is more conducive to sustainable profitability than its peers," states Euromoney. "We are proud to be ranked the best bank based in Iceland," comments Bjarni Armannsson, CEO of Glitnir.
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Survey: Not Describing Results Top Portfolio Pitfall When Showcasing Creative Work
TORONTO - A compelling portfolio can open doors to new career opportunities, but a poorly developed one may irritate rather than impress potential employers. Thirty-eight per cent of advertising and marketing executives polled said they are bothered most by portfolios that fail to demonstrate the business value each piece provides. Lack of organization was the second most common complaint, cited by 31 per cent of respondents.
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International Travel Survey 2004
The annual publication International Travel, 2004, summarizes the characteristics of travellers entering or leaving Canada and provides data on international travel and travellers by country/province/state/region of residence or destination, transportation mode, trip purpose, length of stay, expenditures, age group and sex in the form of tables, charts and analytical review.
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Sun Life Financial Signs Distribution Agreement with China Everbright Bank
TORONTO- Sun Life Financial signed on July 17 a agreement with the China Everbright Bank to distribute pensions and protection products throughout China. The agreement involves Sun Life Financial, China Everbright Bank, and Sun Life Everbright Life Insurance Company Limited, which is a joint venture between Sun Life Financial and the China Everbright Group Limited.
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Grass roots for better biofuel
Botanists, genetic engineers and energy researchers are collaborating to develop crops better suited for the production of biofuel. The Norwich-based John Innes Centre (JIC) has recently entered into a partnership with the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct the research.
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INDUSTRY MINISTER BERNIER PROMOTES CANADIAN INTERESTS AT THE WORLD'S LARGEST AEROSPACE EVENT
FARNBOROUGH, England -- The Honourable Maxime Bernier on July 17 issued the following statement from the Farnborough International Airshow, in Great Britain: "I am proud to be here at the Farnborough International Airshow, accompanying more than one hundred of Canada's most innovative aerospace and defence companies. This is the single most important event for the global industry this year, and a major Canadian presence will help ensure that we maintain our position as a key investment location, and a major player in this sector.
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Monday July 17, 2006
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Movie theatres and drive-ins 2004/2005
Movie attendance rebounded slightly in 2004/2005 as more Canadians went to both movie theatres and drive-ins, and the industry enjoyed growth in total revenues, profits and profit margin. Movie theatres and drive-ins combined sold 120.3 million tickets, up a slight 0.5% from the previous year, according to new data from the Motion Picture Theatres Survey. The recovery helped take the sting out of a 4.6% decline in attendance in 2003/2004. But attendance in 2004/2005 was still 4.1% lower than it was in 2002/2003, which was the highest since 1960.
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Quarterly Retail Commodity Survey First quarter 2006
Since the beginning of 2005 and continuing into the first quarter of 2006, rising fuel prices at the pump have caused consumers to spend proportionately more of their retail dollar on automotive fuels, oils and additives. Consumers spent $8.3 billion on automotive fuels, oils and additives in retail stores in the first quarter of 2006, up 14.2% over the same quarter last year. This was due in part to an 11.2% increase in the price of gasoline over the same period.
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Canadian Companies Tackling Security Risks posed by MP3 Players and Mobile Devices
Poll shows businesses banning personal mobile entertainment devices and laptops from entering offices
TORONTO - Canadian businesses are finally recognizing the need to protect themselves from risk by monitoring and managing the portable storage devices their employees bring to work, according to a recent national survey conducted by Ipsos Reid and sponsored by Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc.
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Survey Finds Many Employers Taking Steps to Alleviate Impact of High Gas Prices on Staff
TORONTO - Professionals who are feeling pain at the pump may find help from their employers. Eighty-two per cent of executives polled by Robert Half International Inc. said their firms are taking action to reduce the impact of higher gas prices on their teams. The most common changes reported include increasing expense guidelines for employee-incurred mileage (cited by 62 per cent of respondents), allowing staff to telecommute more frequently (32 per cent) and allowing employees to work from offices closer to home (25 per cent).
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Tech Firm takes on American Giants over Patent Infringement
TORONTO - Mass Engineered Design Inc. and Jerry Moscovitch filed a patent infringement lawsuit on July 7th, 2006 against: Dell Inc., CDW Corp., Tech Data Corp., and Ergotron Inc. The lawsuit alleges that certain of the defendants' multi-display units infringe Moscovitch's US Patent RE36,978, entitled "Dual Display System".
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Beverage company looks to Laurier students to energize business
Business students develop growth plan for Want Beverage’s energy drinks as part of integrated case
WATERLOO – The boost provided by Want Beverages’ action sports energy drinks may be just what Wilfrid Laurier University business students need to fuel their fast-paced journey through this year’s Laurier school of business and economics’ (SBE) integrated case exercise (ICE), as they work to develop a growth plan for the small energy drink company.
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Hollinger International Becomes Sun-Times Media Group
NEW YORK -- Hollinger International Inc. on July 17 announced that, effective immediately, the Company has changed its name to Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. Its ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange is now SVN.
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WOODSTOCK RELEASES 2006 HALF-YEAR ECONOMIC REPORT
The first half of 2006 has been full of many good surprises for Woodstock. Toyota announced a 50% increase to the Woodstock assembly plant that is just barely under construction, Hino Motors produced their first Canadian made truck in the Friendly City, and commercial development remains strong.
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Cooling Locations in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo and the Facility Services Division of Recreation and Leisure Services Department advises that the recreation facilities within Waterloo along with City Hall continue to be open and available to the community as locations to seek relief from the summer heat.
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G4techTV Canada's Call for Help tackles the great outdoors
Special episode geared towards making the most of nature through technology
TORONTO - G4techTV Canada, the network dedicated to all things technology, is pleased to announce a special episode of Call for Help dedicated to the great outdoors. Airing Friday July 21 at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT, hosts Leo Laporte and Amber MacArthur get back to the basics but with a modern twist as they explore how to enhance your outdoor experience with the latest technology.
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