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Phineas and Ferb Take the Boys' Market by Storm

"Phineas and Ferb" is the hippest, nerdiest, unlikeliest hit on TV -- and now Disney hopes it can be a SpongeBob-like cash cow.READ»

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Evidence Employees Are MORE SATISFIED With Their Bosses: Why It May Be So

A new survey by Adecco finds that more than three-quarters of bosses say their relationships with workers has improved in the past three years because of the recession.READ»

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Let's Cash It in Now

How Corporate America can create jobs and save energy.READ»

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US Sustainable Business Spending to Double to $60 Billion by 2014

Independent analyst firm Verdantix finds that spending on sustainability initiatives will grow from $28 billion in 2010 to $60 billion in 2014. The sustainable business market forecast finds that growth of 11% in 2010 will increase to 16% in 2011 and 24% in 2012. The study covers all industries and all sustainability initiatives from energy efficiency to spending on strategy, risk and brand. READ»

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Will Shiny Green TVs Bought With "Eco Points" Save the Planet or Just Japan's Economy?

Japan's eco points exchange program strives to simultaneously boost the economy and the environment. But which aim is really being met?READ»

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American Apparel's Dov Charney Blames Immigration Reform for Troubles in Team Conference Call

Neither American Apparel's financials nor nasty reports of sexist hiring practices are the problem, founder and CEO Dov Charney tells his employees -- and an AA rep tells us. The problem here is immigration reform. READ»

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Aspen Institute Amplifies Green Jobs Collaboration With Energy and Environment Awards

Blue Green Alliance named winner in Non-Governmental category.READ»

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Abengoa, Abound Solar Score $2 Billion From the U.S. Government

President Obama made a bold pronouncement in his first Oval Office speech last month: "Now is the moment for this generation to embark on a national mission to unleash America's innovation," he said. It's not too big of a project, ...READ»

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Cut Capital Gains, Not Incentives – Entrepreneurial Support is the Key to Economic Growth

Businesses and new ventures need more than one year to get off the ground and begin generating revenue and profits for investors. One year of capital gains cuts won’t cut it.READ»

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Is Twitter a Reliable Polling Machine? Not Yet, Says Carnegie-Mellon

But the study could help Twitter figure out how to monetize its data.READ»

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Good Harbor Strategy Market Commentary

Commentary: If you’re a bull or bear, April certainly provided ample evidence to support your case. On one hand solid earnings reports from a number of companies, an encouraging GDP print and signs of improving consumer sentiment ...READ»

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Top 3 Job Search Strategies To Set Yourself Apart

Today's article describes 3 strategies to help you stand out from the crowd. Differentiation is critical to candidates seeking additional opportunities ...READ»

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April 2010 Hiring Trends Show Slow Employment Improvements

Details on job markets by metro, industry, function, and level ...READ»

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Reshaping America's Mobile Workforce

Over thirty-five million workers in the United States commute via mobile office workspaces thus America is quickly acquiring a new nickname as; Freelance Nation. The reality of the corporate shift towards more ...READ»

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Linkedin Company Follow Helps Job Seekers Find The "Hidden Job Market"

Linkedin unveiled an interesting new capability - Company Follow. This new feature can provide some valuable new help for job seekers. Let's look at what's included in the Company Follow feature and how job seekers can use it ... READ»

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MBA, Your Green Card To Brilliance by Zeke Lee

The job market has become more stringent than before in today's precariously uncertain economic situation. Today it requires more than a mere graduate qualification to catch the eye of employers who are now looking to hire those with ...READ»

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Job Satisfaction

In January, I wrote a blog entry about job dissatisfaction, in which I discussed the results of an annual survey by the Conference Board that found only 45 percent of respondents were satisfied with their jobs. In fact, the Conference ...READ»

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Prospects for Job Growth

My latest project, now in the hands of the editors, is called 2011 Career Plan. The idea is that as America moves out of recession, 2011 is a good time for your next career move, so make a plan and get moving! Of course, this is ...READ»

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Checkered Flag in Virginia Offers Certified Female Friendly Consultants

Women car buyers in Virginia select certified female friendly dealers, like the Checkered Flag Auto Group, who have pledge to meet the differing needs of female car customers.READ»

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Used Honda Long Island Dealership Has the Next Big Thing

Used Honda Long Island dealership Huntington Honda has announced its launch of the “Really Big Certified Used Cars Sales Event,” a follow-up to the exceedingly successful “Really Big Thing Sales Event.”READ»

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Used Honda NJ Customers Find Out Really Big Things Keep Happening at Garden State Honda

Used Honda NJ buyers will reap the rewards of the “Really Big Certified Used Cars Sales Event,” which was recently launched by Garden State Honda.READ»

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The Power of IP Communications – Up Close and Personal

Here’s What an IP-enabled SMB Looks LikeREAD»

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Discerning Trends and Fluctuations From Direction and Volatility

Question: Why did the market tank at the close Wednesday, after the release of the G.19 report, when it was already known February was a poor month for consumer credit? Between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Wednesday, this was the most significant news to come out?READ»

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Car Loans Bronx Approvals at Yonkers Auto Mall

Car loans Bronx approvals are easier when financing through a dealership with Capital One Diamond Dealer status.READ»

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Business@Large - Consumer Spending Up – Good News or Bad News? Yes!

Recent economic data suggests we consumers are starting to re-open our wallets.  That could be good news.  Or as Fiddler Tevye said, on the other hand...READ»