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Cross-agent and cross-channel customer experience declines in financial services sector, research study finds Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:44AMMountain View, Calif. (March 10, 2010) - eGain Communications Corporation (OTC BB: EGAN.OB ), the leading provider of multichannel customer service and knowledge management software for on-site and on-demand deployment, today announced that the North American financial services sector showed improvement in many customer service channels but declined in cross-channel and cross-agent customer ...
Rising Asia Gas Supplies Could Hurt Canada Export Terminal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:43AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Apache Corp. ’s biggest risk in developing North America’s largest natural-gas export terminal is increased global competition that could drive down prices and prompt customers to renegotiate multiyear contracts, an economist said.
Spence Says U.S. Recovery Will Take ‘Several Years’ (Update1) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:43AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. faces an extended recovery from the recession even after the government infusion of cash into stimulus programs and the banking system, said Andrew Michael Spence , a Nobel laureate in economics.
Schools Turn to OFM to Fight Germs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:43AMOFM, Inc. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2010 Holly Springs, N.C. – Schools have gained an unlikely new ally in the fight against germs—an especially designed line of chairs upholstered with an antimicrobial/anti-bacterial vinyl . OFM , one of the nation’s leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, is responding to educational facilities’ needs to maintain ...
Tesco site up for grabs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:43AMTHE future of Tesco's large landholding in the London Road area of St Albans will be on the table in talks between the supermarket chain and the district council.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:43AM(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks are edging higher after the government said businesses trimmed their inventories again in January. The Commerce Department says Wednesday that wholesale inventories fell 0.2 percent in January following a 1 percent drop in December. Sales rose 1.3 percent, however.
Pipeline âonrampâ negotiations continue Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:42AMLocal and state leaders met in Billings last week to urge TransCanada to allow North Dakota and Montana companies access to a proposed pipeline to the Gulf of Mexico, with executives saying they'll consider it.
Papadopoulos' corpse: men held Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:42AMA Cyprus court has ordered the detention of two suspects over the theft of the body of former President Tassos Papadopoulos.
Developmental Drilling Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe Company began a program in 2008 to exploit its large inventory of developmental drilling locations, primarily in the Permian Basin and the Austin Chalk areas of Texas, but sharp declines in oil and gas prices late in 2008 caused the Company to temporarily suspend most of this program.
Sheriff believes he can stand on his record Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:42AMNick Smith, Staff Write By Nick Smith Staff Writer The job is still fun as well as challenging, so he hopes to be able to hold onto it for awhile longer.
Asian stocks follow metals prices lower Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:02PMAsian stocks fell, led by materials companies on concern Chinese demand for metals may stagnate.
Asian stocks follow metals prices lower Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:02PMAsian stocks fell, led by materials companies on concern Chinese demand for metals may stagnate.
ABC Returns To Cablevision After Oscars Scare Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMCablevision and ABC were negotiating a deal Monday that tentatively ended a dispute over fees and restored millions of viewers' access to the Academy Awards telecast in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut shortly after the broadcast began. The two sides, who had been hammering at each other for days in the media, said a deal had been reached Sunday night, nearly 15 minutes into the Oscar awards ...
ABC Returns To Cablevision After Oscars Scare Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMCablevision and ABC were negotiating a deal Monday that tentatively ended a dispute over fees and restored millions of viewers' access to the Academy Awards telecast in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut shortly after the broadcast began. The two sides, who had been hammering at each other for days in the media, said a deal had been reached Sunday night, nearly 15 minutes into the Oscar awards ...
Asian Stocks Fall, Led by Mining Companies as Metal Prices Drop Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, led by materials companies on concern Chinese demand for metals may stagnate. Rio Tinto Group , the world’s third-largest mining company, lost 1.2 percent in Sydney after metal prices dropped yesterday.
Asian Stocks Fall, Led by Mining Companies as Metal Prices Drop Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:01PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, led by materials companies on concern Chinese demand for metals may stagnate. Rio Tinto Group , the world’s third-largest mining company, lost 1.2 percent in Sydney after metal prices dropped yesterday.
Yen Rises on Speculation Japan’s Companies Repatriating Profits Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:00PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- The yen strengthened the most in more than a week against the euro on speculation Japanese companies are bringing home overseas earnings before the nation’s fiscal year ends this month.
Yen Rises on Speculation Japan’s Companies Repatriating Profits Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:00PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- The yen strengthened the most in more than a week against the euro on speculation Japanese companies are bringing home overseas earnings before the nation’s fiscal year ends this month.
Middle East Water Industry Requires Major Investment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:00PM-
Middle East Water Industry Requires Major Investment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:00PM-
Stamp Out Honour Killings and Violence Against Women Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMA girl befriends boys. What could be more normal and ordinary? Yet for doing just that a Turkish teenager was reportedly buried alive by her father and grandfather.
Stamp Out Honour Killings and Violence Against Women Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMA girl befriends boys. What could be more normal and ordinary? Yet for doing just that a Turkish teenager was reportedly buried alive by her father and grandfather.
Carolyn Klarecki: Chain of reality fools Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMYou know that slew of reality programming that comes from the incredibly specific and narrow source of other reality programming? read more
Carolyn Klarecki: Chain of reality fools Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMYou know that slew of reality programming that comes from the incredibly specific and narrow source of other reality programming? read more
Sheikh Abdullah said in address before the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy, held at the ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PM“Many steps has been taken to fulfill UAE international obligations in areas of nuclear safety , security and non-proliferation and in accordance with its policy commitments; including the signing of the Additional protocol to the compressive safeguards agreement, and the accession to the Convention on Nuclear Safety,”Sheikh Abdullah added in his address which was read on his behalf by H.E. Dr ...
Sheikh Abdullah said in address before the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy, held at the ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PM“Many steps has been taken to fulfill UAE international obligations in areas of nuclear safety , security and non-proliferation and in accordance with its policy commitments; including the signing of the Additional protocol to the compressive safeguards agreement, and the accession to the Convention on Nuclear Safety,”Sheikh Abdullah added in his address which was read on his behalf by H.E. Dr ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 03:33 Taiwan's Compal sees higher China personnel costs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMTAIPEI, March 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Compal Electronics , the world's No.2 contract laptop PC maker, expects its personnel costs in China to increase 8-10 percent this year amid labour shortages on the mainland, its chairman said on Tuesday. Compal Chairman Hsu Sheng-hsiung also told reporters during an industry event that the extra costs would not have a major impact on the company's revenue ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 03:33 Taiwan's Compal sees higher China personnel costs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMTAIPEI, March 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Compal Electronics , the world's No.2 contract laptop PC maker, expects its personnel costs in China to increase 8-10 percent this year amid labour shortages on the mainland, its chairman said on Tuesday. Compal Chairman Hsu Sheng-hsiung also told reporters during an industry event that the extra costs would not have a major impact on the company's revenue ...
Electronic card transactions edge lower in February Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMConsumers are remaining cautious and are wary of buying durable items, electronic card transaction figures for February show.
Electronic card transactions edge lower in February Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMConsumers are remaining cautious and are wary of buying durable items, electronic card transaction figures for February show.
Summer relief Centre allots more power to Delhi Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:53PMThis summer, Delhiites won’t feel the heat so much. The Centre has come to the rescue of the capital’s residents by increasing its allocation of power to the national capital during the peak months from April to September 2010, reports Bhadra Sinha .
Budget short on education funds: First Nations Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:51PMFirst Nations groups welcomed the federal government's plan to spend $30 million on aboriginal education in the federal budget, but had hoped it would be more.
Indian conglomerate buys W.Va. coal company Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:51PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. - Indian conglomerate Essar Group has agreed to buy a mid-sized West Virginia-based mine operator in a $600 million deal that secures a supply of metallurgical coal for its steel business.
Coal companies surge on reports of BHP deal Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:51PMCoal company stocks led a rally on Wall Street Friday after published reports said that a Japanese steel maker paid higher prices for coal than expected.
EU to demand companies report pay gap between men and women Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:50PMThe European Union will demand that companies report any pay gap between male and female workers as part of a crusade to "significantly reduce" wage discrimination by 2014.
Report says U.S. could lose 250,000 clean energy manufacturing jobs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:50PMA new report from the Apollo Alliance and Good Jobs First says the United States must develop a domestic manufacturing capability to meet the growing demand for clean energy components and systems, or lose the race to lead that sector of the global economy, and the jobs that go with it. read more
Ky. could use temp. agency to hire state park workers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:49PMPINEVILLE — The Kentucky State Parks System (KSPS) may utilize a temporary employment agency for some seasonal workers this coming summer, which, in turn, could potentially make the hiring process easier for Pine Mountain State Resort Park officials.
Home sales on Maui up 56% in February Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:49PMHAWAII — Sales were up but median prices were down for homes sold on Maui last month. The Realtors Association of Maui reported that single-family home sales rose 56 percent to 53 in February from 34 in the same month last year. The median price fell 7 percent to $507,200 from $545,000.
USA, Russia agree on resumed pork imports – secretary Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:46PMWASHINGTON DC, March 5 (Itar-Tass) -- The United States and Russia have agreed to resume U.S. pork deliveries to the Russian market on condition that the pork meets Russian requirements, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said on Friday.
Food Technology Presents: Wellness 10, March 24-25 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:46PMFood products are evolving to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers who demand new products that aim to promote better health, increase longevity, and prevent the onset of chronic diseases. Presented by Food Technology magazine, Wellness 10, March 24-25 in Chicago, addresses six of the most rapidly growing industry application areas associated with healthful foods: applied science ...
Hong Kong Bourse May List Yuan Products in Bonds, Derivatives Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:46PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. will offer Chinese yuan-denominated products and plans to become a primary channel for investing by Chinese nationals overseas.
Made In Seattle: Orange Box Jewelry Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:45PM Lots of people make jewelry. Krissy Maier makes jewelry - necklaces, rings, earrings, hairpins - by rescuing discarded and/or broken vintage pieces, folding in fair-trade jewelry hardware and fusing everything together into a ready-to-wear creation. Her, original, one-of-a-kind pieces are the kind of thing that inspire people to march up and demand, “where did you get that?!” Maier’s ...
Coal project in Canadian North gets cold shoulder from Nunavut review panel Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:44PMA controversial proposal to open a coal mine on Ellesmere Island — potentially one of the planet's most northerly industrial operations — has hit a major roadblock after a Nunavut review agency ruled that "the high likelihood of immitigable impacts" to wildlife and globally-significant fossil beds in the region demand that the project be "modified or abandoned" by its B.C.-based developer.
Tomato shortage affecting Arkansas Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:44PMProduce distributors in Arkansas are feeling the effects of a tomato shortage just like those across the United States. A hard freeze in Florida knocked out the majority of the tomato crop. Now tomatoes are scarce and the ones are available cost a lot more.
East Africa : Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:44PMWhat Would a Monetary Union Mean for Region? As the talks on the East African Common Currency get momentum in Dar es Salaam, let me take you down memory lane on this subject.
Survey identifies multi-generational homes as a trend in real estate Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:44PMFALLBROOK Family reunions are taking on a new meaning in the real estate market. According to a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC, among its network of real estate professionals, in the last 12 months, 37 percent of sales professionals surveyed noted an increase in homebuyers looking to purchase homes to accommodate more than one generation of their family. In addition, almost 70 ...
Warrant issued after threats by Khattiya's aide Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:43PMAn arrest warrant was yesterday approved for Phornwat Thongsomboon, an aide to suspended Army Maj General Khattiya Sawasdipol, over his YouTube video message threatening a civil war and daily bomb attacks in Bangkok.
Fed’s Bullard Says ‘Softer’ Data Hasn’t Prompted Lower Outlook Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:43PMMarch 4 (Bloomberg) -- James Bullard , president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said “softer” data on the U.S. economy hasn’t prompted him to lower his forecast for growth this year.
BigBand Networks changes executive lineup Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:43PMBigBand Networks Inc., a digital video software company, on Thursday announced that its chief operating officer and a top sales executive have resigned.
Half of child heart units facing closure Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:42PMUp to half of England’s child heart surgery units are likely to close as a result of a national review triggered by concerns about the risks posed by some.