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US Regional and State Employment and Unemployment in August 2008

added: 22-09-2008

Regional and state unemployment rates were mostly higher in August. Overall, 44 states and the District of Columbia recorded over-the-month unemployment rate increases, 5 states registered decreases, and 1 state had no change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Renewable Energy Industry in Scotland

added: 22-09-2008

The development of renewable energy in Scotland has come forward in technical, economic, and political terms during the opening years of the 21st century. The natural resource base for renewables is exceptional by European, and even global standards.

Americans Willing to Risk Family's Financial Security to Save Money in Tough Times

added: 21-09-2008

Most Americans are feeling a pinch in their wallets these days, and the recent turmoil in the financial markets is only making matters worse. If you are one of the millions of Americans who is struggling to make ends meet, you are probably searching for places to trim the family budget.

Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for August 2008

added: 21-09-2008

comScore, Inc.released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for August 2008 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The Olympics and the U.S. Presidential campaign were the main drivers of Internet activity during the month, resulting in strong gains at politics, sports, news and humor sites. The start of another academic year resulted in growth at education and retail – consumer goods sites.

Mintel Expects Strong "Sin Stock" Markets During Economic Downturn

added: 21-09-2008

A five-star restaurant might be out of the question, but a nice bottle of wine at home? Definitely. In spite of—or maybe because of—tough economic times, many Americans are clinging to their smallest, most indulgent pleasures.

Twenty-Million U.S. Telephone Households are Wireless-Only, Nielsen Reports

added: 21-09-2008

A new study from The Nielsen Company says that more than 20 million U.S. telephone households (17 percent) are wireless substitutors - homes without landlines that rely solely on a mobile phone for their home telecommunications.

Excellent Growth Perspectives for the Technology Services Industry

added: 20-09-2008

Using technology to provide technical services is an important engine of growth. Technical services can produce substantial revenue growth, but achieving profitable growth requires a smart service strategy.

US Business Travelers are 'Hyper-Connected' While French are Most 'Experience-Hungry' and Brits Watch Their Company's Bottom-Line

added: 20-09-2008

Egencia(TM), an Expedia, Inc. company, announced the results of its most comprehensive research study into business travel and travelers to date. With more than 2,400 respondents across France, Germany, the UK, the U.S. and Canada, the survey compares psychographic and demographic groups to provide an unprecedented view of today's business traveler.

Renters Insurance: Protecting Property Should be a Priority for Renters too

added: 20-09-2008

40 percent of survey respondents said they have renters insurance, meaning that roughly half of the approximately 87 million Americans living in rental housing do not have insurance to cover their belongings in case of loss.

Mobile Phones Merging New Roles: Communicator, Shopping Aide, Entertainment and Research Hub

added: 20-09-2008

Mobile phones are playing an increasingly important role in people's daily lives - traveling with them at all times, helping them make key shopping decisions, and connecting them to email, coupons, location-based services, and other applications. These are among the findings of How People Use(R) Cell Phones, a new study from Knowledge Networks.

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