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Germany Solidifies Leading Position in PV Energy

added: 01-09-2008

Germany's recently approved "climate package" is its latest step in securing the country's position as a leading investment location in renewable energies.

Japanese Inflation Up/Indian Growth Down

added: 01-09-2008

A nervous Japanese Government has revealed a US$105.8 billion (11,500 billion yen) economic stimulus package which includes an income tax cut, fuel subsidies and government loans to small and medium-sized companies.

International Report Card on Parenting Policies: U.S. Gets a 'Gentleman's C'

added: 01-09-2008

When it comes to giving fathers and mothers equal access to time off from work to care for new babies, the United States gets a "gentleman's C," ranking in the middle of 21 wealthy countries, according to a Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) report presented to the Council on Contemporary Families in time for Labor Day.

Crude Oil was Little Changed as Tropical Storm Gustav Approached the Gulf of Mexico

added: 01-09-2008

Gold fell, capping its largest monthly fall in more than four years as investors went all negative on it and other commodities as the US dollar turned up.

Markets Mixed After Strong August

added: 01-09-2008

It's hard to feel sorry for a bunch of investors in the US and here who think things are getting better. For example, in just 24 hours Wall Street went from boom, as the economy surges on export drive, to the grim reality that US consumers are not spending: exports might account for around 19% of the US economy at most, consumers for upwards of 70%, the strength is with consumers.

IBISWorld's Labor Day Employment Outlook: Best Paying States, Wage Growth & More

added: 01-09-2008

This Labor Day, as employment falls an average 66,000 jobs per month and unemployment is expected to rise to six percent by year's end, many people are wondering, "Where's the money?" IBISWorld takes a look at the latest U.S. employment trends, including the top performers, wealthiest regions and highest wage growth.

Green Issues: Brits are Changing Their Behavior to go "Green"

added: 31-08-2008

The majority of Brits believe that our own natural environment is in good health, according to the findings of a global study by market insight leader TNS.

Slow Economy is Causing Flat or Lower Salary Expectations for Job Seekers

added: 31-08-2008

In addition to creating higher unemployment and job-loss fears among working professionals, the weakened U.S. economy is also casting a shadow on the psyches of job candidates and how aggressively they bargain for starting salaries when seeking new employment opportunities, according to a new monthly report from Jobfox.

Top Japan Web Site Rankings for June 2008

added: 31-08-2008

comScore, Inc. released its June 2008 rankings of the largest and fastest-growing Internet properties and site categories in Japan, based on data from the comScore World Metrix audience measurement service. The summer season prompted gains to health, career, and leisure sites, while the anticipated release of the Apple iPhone 3G generated increased activity in the technology news sector.

Social Networking and the Workplace

added: 31-08-2008

Gone are the days when people turned up for work purely to work. In today's ever increasing flood of online attractions and enticements, coupled with the social networking phenomenon reaching epidemic proportions, it is no wonder employers and IT personnel are grappling with what to do.

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