Topic: Buisiness and Economy

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Wary of Security Hassles, European Tourists Steer Clear of US

Posted by Admin on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 07:05 AM

	The US tourism industry needs to win back a formerly dependable ally: the European tourist. With tourism from across the Atlantic at a record low, the stakes are high, both economically and for the US image abroad. Read full article: 'Wary of Security Hassles, European Tourists Steer Clear of US'

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Articles: Travellers more nervous about crime

Posted by Admin on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:22 AM

	DOMESTIC business tourists feel less safe when travelling than leisure travellers and perceptions of safety by both groups are down on last year, according to a domestic tourism barometer. Read full article: 'Travellers more nervous about crime'

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Articles: High Museum unlocks 'Gates of Paradise'

Posted by Admin on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 03:50 PM

	ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- When the artists of Florence, Italy, swung open the doors of the Baptistery of the Duomo (cathedral) now known as the "Gates of Paradise" in 1452, a new world was waiting on the other side. Read full article: ' High Museum unlocks 'Gates of Paradise''

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Articles: Space tourist makes safe return

Posted by Admin on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 06:31 PM

	Billionaire space tourist Charles Simonyi and two crew from the international space station (ISS) have safely returned to Earth. Read full article: 'Space tourist makes safe return'

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Articles: DaimlerChrysler workers agree cost cuts

Posted by admin on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 12:48 AM

	Workers and management at DaimlerChrysler have agreed to major cuts in labour costs after protests by tens of thousands of workers in recent days. Read full article: 'DaimlerChrysler workers agree cost cuts'

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Articles: Residential Service Is History For AT&T

Posted by admin on Friday, July 23, 2004 - 12:44 AM

	AT&T (T) on Thursday said it would no longer sell traditional voice services to new residential customers, ending a 120-year run. Read full article: 'Residential Service Is History For AT&T'

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Articles: GM profit jumps 49 percent

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 01:20 AM

	General Motors Corp.'s profit soared 49 percent in the second quarter, boosted largely by record earnings at its financial services arm and improved global automotive results despite wider losses in its European operations. Read full article: 'GM profit jumps 49 percent'

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Articles: Greenspan Says More Spending and Hiring Will Help Economy

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 01:18 AM

	The economy will benefit next year if businesses shed their unusual reluctance to spend and hire, Alan Greenspan, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, told Congress on Wednesday. Read full article: 'Greenspan Says More Spending and Hiring Will Help Economy'

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Articles: Microsoft payout plan may nudge other firms

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 01:17 AM

	You'd think Microsoft stock would soar, with Bill Gates and company handing out $75 billion, but investors bid the stock up just 64 cents yesterday. Read full article: 'Microsoft payout plan may nudge other firms'

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Articles: Microsoft's Canadian contribution

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 12:55 AM

	Canadian mutual fund companies are poised to reap a windfall in the millions of dollars from Microsoft Corp.'s plan to disburse $75-billion (U.S.) in cash to its shareholders over the next four years. Read full article: 'Microsoft's Canadian contribution'

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