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US Mass Layoffs in April 2009

added: 25-05-2009

Employers took 2,712 mass layoff actions in April that resulted in the separation of 271,226 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

China Dominates the Global Aluminium Industry

added: 25-05-2009

China dominates the global aluminium industry accounting for one third of both world production and world consumption of primary aluminium. While China is self sufficient in aluminium metal and approaching self sufficiency in alumina, dependence on imported bauxite remains high despite rising output. However, power supply issues and high costs of production could result in declining production in the longer term and the possibility that China will become a net importer of primary aluminium.

Tootoomart Analyzes Online Shopping Habits

added: 25-05-2009

More than 60% of the net-surfers purchase on Internet twice every month. The weekly peak time of online shopping is mainly on business days.

New York Employee Confidence Index Increases for Two Consecutive Months

added: 25-05-2009

The New York Employee Confidence Index increased 1.4 points to 43.0 in April, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of New York workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, indicates that fewer workers believe the economy is getting weaker, however, fewer workers are confident in their ability to find a new job.

Fitch: Italian Utilities Q109 Results Reflect Deepening Recession

added: 24-05-2009

Fitch Ratings says that a larger-than-expected weakening of electricity and gas demand and a higher tax burden negatively impacted Italian utilities' cash flows and profitability margins in Q109.

Americans See Long-term Services and Supports as a Priority, Not an Option, for Health Care Reform

added: 24-05-2009

Eighty-five percent of Americans believe that long-term services and supports should be included in national health care reform, and will frankly be surprised if they are not, according to a poll conducted by the Mellman Group, sponsored by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).

In a Bad Economy, Sleep is an Undiagnosed Health Hazard for US Workers

added: 24-05-2009

A new survey released by Royal Philips Electronics shows that the average manager is sleeping 19% less than the recommended amount of eight hours a night. The survey, conducted in five countries around the globe, showed that 40% of those questioned blame the state of the world economy as the major reason for their lack of sleep.

Medicaid Health Plans Provide Cost Savings to States and High Quality and Value to Beneficiaries

added: 23-05-2009

Medicaid health plans are producing cost savings for states, increasing access to services for individuals covered by Medicaid, improving quality of care, and earning high satisfaction ratings from enrollees, according to a Lewin Group report released by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Twenty-four existing studies were analyzed by the Lewin Group to determine the savings achieved when states have implemented private Medicaid health plans.

New Poll Shows How Stress, the Economy & Other Factors are Affecting College Students' Mental Health

added: 23-05-2009

As millions of college students graduate college this year, mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and The Associated Press revealed the results of a new poll examining the emotional health of college students as they face a global recession and a receding job market, finding that more than half of college seniors are worried they won't be able to secure a job after graduation.

Asia-Pacific Leads Mobile Marketing and Advertising

added: 23-05-2009

The Asia-Pacific region leads the world in mobile marketing and advertising, and accelerating growth will see nearly $7.7 billion (and more than $16 billion globally) spent there in 2011.

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