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US: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment in February 2007

added: 02-04-2007

Regional and state unemployment rates were generally little changed in February. Overall, 24 states and the District of Columbia registered over-the-month unemployment rate decreases, 16 states recorded increases, and 10 states had no change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Prepaid Health Care Cards Gain Consumer Support

added: 02-04-2007

A recent survey about paying for health care found that a new tool is improving the process of health care spending and reimbursement. The survey, commissioned by the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA) and conducted by Kupersmit Research, found that consumers with prepaid health care cards, as part of their flexible spending account (FSA), were far more satisfied with being able to easily and efficiently pay for eligible health care expenses.

China E-Commerce will confront severe challenges

added: 01-04-2007

The concept of E-commerce was introduced into China in 1993, and the first online transaction in China was done in 1996.

Implementation of 3G Networks Drive Demand for Wireless Network Monitoring Systems

added: 01-04-2007

Increasing implementation rates of 3G wireless networks and their associated high-bandwidth services have done much to drive the demand for wireless network monitoring services.

Exhibition Industry Grows 4.8% in 2006

added: 31-03-2007

According to the fourth annual CEIR Index Report, the exhibition industry grew 4.8% in 2006 over 2005 levels, just slightly below the 5.8% gain posted by the industry in 2005 versus 2004, but marking the fourth consecutive year of industry growth. Additionally, the results for the industry surpassed overall U.S. economic growth of 3.4% in 2006.

Growing Need for Power Quality Drives Demand in Industrial UPS Markets

added: 31-03-2007

The demand for electricity has been on the rise worldwide, given the increase in population and the strong economic development of underdeveloped countries. However, supply has been unable to keep pace with the steep rise in demand, thereby resulting in power quality problems such as voltage fluctuations, spikes, harmonic disturbances and brownouts, among others.

Women's Buying Power Grows in Home Improvement

added: 31-03-2007

Scan the aisles of local home improvement stores and you may be surprised to see more women than men shopping for kitchen sinks, flooring and even chainsaws. According to industry experts, women's buying power is increasing in the home improvement sector, particularly in the outdoor power equipment market.

US: Help-Wanted Index Dips One Point

added: 30-03-2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key barometer of America's job market — dipped one point in February. The Index now stands at 31. It was 39 one year ago.

Mini-Sized Ag Contracts on E-CBOT

added: 30-03-2007

The Chicago Board of Trade announced that it will launch mini-sized CBOT Ag futures contracts on its e-cbot® electronic trading platform. This is the first time these contracts will be available on an electronic platform and they will include mini-sized Corn, mini-sized Soybeans and mini-sized Wheat contracts.

ICT drives 50% of EU growth

added: 30-03-2007

Public and private investment in information and communication technology (ICT) is bearing fruit, finds the Commission's annual progress report on i2010 – the digitally-led strategy for growth and jobs. Technology is fuelling innovation and productivity, and there are signs of fundamental change in markets and user behaviour, as Europe moves towards a knowledge-based economy.

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