In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later.
"China and southeast Asian nations are likely to sign an investment treaty during the ASEAN summit. An initial free trade agreement was signed in November 2002, with 2010 set as a deadline for a broader pact.
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Investors in U.S. medical device companies will soon learn to what extent patients are delaying back surgeries and knee replacements.
Kitchener - The Regional Municipality of Waterloo has approved an $8.1-million grant for Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, in support of Conestoga’s growth plan related to its new campus in Cambridge and the expansion of its School of Health and Life Sciences at the Doon campus in Kitchener.
OTTAWA - Canada Post has announced 2008 financial results for the Canada Post pension plan (the Plan). At December 31, 2008, the Plan held total net assets of $11,709 million compared with $14,666 million the previous year, representing a decrease of $2,957 million.
TORONTO - Massive job losses totaling 61,300 in the month of March and a rise in the national unemployment rate to 8 per cent must prompt emergency action from the federal government to help Canadians struggling with job loss and inadequate access to unemployment insurance, CAW President Ken Lewenza said following the release of recent labour market figures by Statistics Canada.
If your thoughts are primarily fear based, if you're envisioning the worst for yourself and your business, if your conversations are focused predominately on bad news, then you're seriously impeding your own success. Instead of giving succor to all the negative blathering, buckle down and determine to take three actions every single day to improve revenue! Here are some suggestions.
NEW YORK -- For the first time, travelers to Holland will be able to use an iPhone or a mobile web browser to explore the city of Amsterdam from the palm of their hand! The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions, dedicated to providing free advice and resources on travel to Holland, announces the launch of the Amsterdam Mobile Guide -- a new, free iPhone application available now in the Apple App Store.
Washington, D.C. – EPA is withdrawing a rule intended to provide financial incentives for states to use fees when administering a clean water permit program. The agency issued the rule in September 2008.
"Four countries named on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's list of tax havens have pledged to commit to an exchange of information with the body, OECD head Angel Gurria said Tuesday.
Waterloo Region - Weekly activities that the Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network has participated in or is aware of over the past week. The activity relates to immigrant employment initiatives in Waterloo Region.
MARKHAM - The Town of Markham has appointed John Ryerson as the Town’s first Director of Culture. Mr. Ryerson served as acting Director of Culture and the Varley Art Gallery Director during the last two years and led a new cultural development program.
Making 2009 the best year in sales is easier than you may think. Many companies are having a good start and are not choosing to participate in the "recession." They are not using blind optimism; rather they are choosing to take control of their company's economy.
In light of today's economic landscape, it's more important than ever for companies to have happy and productive employees. When employees are loyal and engaged in the company, profits are higher.
Kitchener - Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort is expanding its recreational offerings again. Doreen Tschanz, Head Tennis Pro at Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort has jus t completed certification for the renowned Cardio Tennis program. Cardio Tennis is a new, fun group tennis activity that combines tennis with a high-energy cardio-vascular workout.
"Brazil has been invited to join the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) financial transaction plan and is about to loan up to $4.5 billion to the Fund, Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega announced on Thursday. According to Mantega, it is the first time since 1982 that Brazil joins the 'club of IMF creditors.'..." [Xinhua/Factiva]
CAMBRIDGE - COM DEV International Ltd. announced today that John Keating will not serve as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Keating will continue to serve the Company in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
Southern Ontario - Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will be introducing himself to Southern Ontarians this week as he visits with community leaders across the area.
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