PRWEB Headline News: Economy

• Garbage Bills Got you Down in the Dumps? Is Your Real Estate Investment or Business Paying High Waste Expenses?
  How do real estate investors turn trash into cash? We found a waste management company that will show you. [PRWEB Oct 8, 2005]
  
• Developing ‘Broadband for All’
  Increasing the spread of broadband connectivity throughout Europe is central to the growth of the knowledge economy. Yet broadband technology is hardly new. So what is holding back wider implementation and investment? This is the issue at the core of the IST project NOBEL. [PRWEB Oct 8, 2005]
  
• The Case for Electronic License Plates: Reducing GHG
  Observing posted highway speeds and improving traffic flow will reduce GHG emissions. Is it time to turn on our license plates and leave some oil in the ground for our children? [PRWEB Oct 7, 2005]
  
• Camping For A Cause!
  Nebraska environmental firm camps out in the heart of New Orleans to help with the clean up of hazardous materials in the city. [PRWEB Oct 7, 2005]
  
• Las Vegas Appraisal Firm Looks Back on 10 Years of Success in the Las Vegas Real Estate Market
  Appraisers of Las Vegas.com celebrates its 10th anniversary and looks back on how much the Las Vegas real estate market has exploded in the past decade. [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• Scott + Scott, LLC, First To File Mercury Interactive Securities Lawsuit, Will Extend Class Period
  Mercury Interactive Securities Fall Again as SEC Formal Inquiry Begins: Scott+Scott, LLC Updates Shareholder Lawsuit [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• A Breath of Fresh Air For Career Seekers
  Adults interested in a career in Respiratory Therapy can breathe a little easier knowing Pima Medical Institute, 2201 San Pedro NE, Suite 100 has hired a multi-talented, seasoned veteran to head their new program for Respiratory Therapy. [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• Importance of Respiratory Therapy No Mystery For Colombo
  When Scott Colombo was involved with an asthma education program in New York City most of the asthmatics did not know how to use their inhalers correctly. Years later, the transplanted Brooklyn resident faces some of the same challenges as the new Clinical Director of Respiratory Therapy at Pima Medical Institute, 2201 San Pedro NE, Suite 100. [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• Christopher Luebke Named Director of Pima Medical Institute Campus in Mesa
  Pima Medical Institute, 957 S. Dobson Road in Mesa announced they have hired Christopher Luebke as the new campus director for the East Valley career college. [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• Lorman Education Services Presents 'Lending Requirements And Loan Documentation In Commercial In Wisconsin' Seminar on November 4, 2005
  This 'Lending Requirements And Loan Documentation In Commercial And Municipal Finance Transactions In Wisconsin' seminar is designed to provide you with the information you need to increase your working knowledge and understanding of the key legal and non-legal issues related to commercial loan documentation. [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• Lorman Education Services presents Sarbanes-Oxley Act seminar on November 18
  This "Sarbanes-Oxley Act" seminar will review the SOX requirements and penalties; give practical solutions to assist in compliancereadiness; help to clarify the standards set for management and directors; and examine the impact liability, risk and workflow. [PRWEB Oct 6, 2005]
  
• Underbid Launches Online Marketplace for Savvy Shoppers
  Underbid, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its online marketplace, Underbid.com [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• Independent Bank of Austin Opens Georgetown Branch; Veteran Bankers Set Fast Growth Pattern
  Lakeway, Texas-based Independent Bank of Austin, which has set a blistering growth pace since its June 6 opening with highly attractive Platinum Account, savings and CD rates, has now begun a limited service branch between Georgetown and Sun City Texas . . . announced plans for a new permanent headquarters location and its board of directors...and disclosed details of its fast-track charter process, which may become a template for newly chartered institutions. Jack and Denny Buchanan -- no relation -- are Chairman and CEO, respectively of the chartered and FDIC-insured State Savings Bank. [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• Hurricane Ravaged Areas Flock to Health Website
  A statistically significant increase in registrants from the Gulf States to a blood pressure website has occurred during this hurricane season. [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• Triple Net Properties Acquires 123 North Wacker Drive in the Largest Securitized TIC Deal in History
  123 North Wacker is currently the largest securitized TIC deal in history. [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• Five Sure-Fire Steps to Get Your Whole Team Pulling Its Weight
  An easy way team leaders can create accountability and a sense of urgency is revealed. [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• Six Quick and Easy Ways Companies Can Save
  Tips are given that can save companies money without sacrificing quality or service. [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• Lorman Education Services presents 'Commercial Real Estate Financing' seminar on November 2, 2005.
  This 'Commercial Real Estate Financing' seminar will focus on helpful hints to make every commercial closing a successful one for you and your clients. [PRWEB Oct 5, 2005]
  
• From Roses to Rosettes Online Florist Serenata Flowers Wins Regional E-Commerce Award
  Flower seller's online customer service features earned honours for usability and friendliness. The prize highlights the care Serenata lavishes on all aspect of their business. [PRWEB Oct 4, 2005]
  
• Credit Card Minimum Payments on the Rise
  Many credit card customers could be in for a big shock when they open their next bill and find that their minimum payments have doubled. This will soon be the case, as many companies will change their current guidelines in response to pressure from the government. [PRWEB Oct 4, 2005]
  
• Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Launches Web Portal for Houston's 5th Ward/HP i-community
  Web site to accelerate economic development; encourage safety-preparedness. [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• Compare Gas Prices, Find Cheap Gas through MapGasPrices.com, a Newly Launched Web Site
  MapGasPrices.com allows consumers to map gas stations in their area, compare prices and find cheap gas. The site collects gas price data from numerous sources, including Oil Price and Information Services, OPIS. By finding the cheapest gas prices around and patronizing those stations, consumers can send a firm message to gas station owners and oil executives around the nation: 'We are watching, so don't gouge U.S. consumers.' [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• ForeclosureMBA.com Launches Free Real Estate Investment Information to Investors Seeking Solid Foreclosure Training
  Chicago-based ForeclosureMBA.com has created a free e-Lesson series at www.ForeclosureMBA.com that provides weekly tips, strategies and resources to investors all over the U.S. on foreclosure investing and how to buy foreclosures. [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• New Bankruptcy Law: How Will it Affect Victims of Katrina and Rita
  Victims of hurricane Katrina and Rita who have lost their jobs, homes and businesses are more likely to apply for bankruptcy in the coming weeks and months and the new bankruptcy law will only add more burden to their already unstable financial conditions. [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• Louisiana Evacuee Builds Opportunities for Other Hurricane Victims
  Louisiana evacuee creates 'service auction' community to help connect more than 350,000 jobless hurricane victims with the service needs of the public. [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• North Carolinians for Legal Immigration Announces the Launch of New Statewide Political Action Committee Designed to Combat Illegal Immigration in North Carolina
  North Carolinians for Legal Immigration, NCLI-PAC, launches a statewide PAC to combat illegal immigration in NC. NCLI announces it's website, NCLI.org, and it's mission to educate North Carolinians about issues pertaining to immigration. [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• BullandBearWise Index Inched Up This Week
  The drop in Initial Jobless Claims and the rise in Durable Goods was only partially offset by the drop in New Home Sales and Personal Income resulting in the BullandBearWise Index inching up this week. [PRWEB Oct 3, 2005]
  
• Free UK Debt Help Manual Offers Hope For Those With Debt Problems
  With personal debt in the UK at an unprecedented level, the good news is that help is at hand for those carrying the burden, in the form of the UK Debt Help Manual, produced by The Debt Counsellors. [PRWEB Oct 2, 2005]
  
• Hurricanes Will Eventually Strengthen U.S. Economy
  The aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita should eventually bring positive results to the U.S. economy, specifically affecting the nation’s GDP and non-farm payroll jobs, according to an economic forecast from global trade credit insurer Euler Hermes ACI. [PRWEB Oct 2, 2005]
  
• George F. Will Gets a List of Poverty Avoiding Rules Half Right for His Band of Partisans
  His list; "graduate from high school; don’t have a baby until you are married; and don’t marry while you are a teenager" assumes 100% of the kids have deep smarts about their life. Article by George F. Will, published in Minneapolis Star Tribune, 9-14-05. Maybe he would add to his list; 1) An individual gift given of ready to read skills going into kindergarten; 2) Proficient at primary reading at grade 3; 3) Engaged in a future at grade 5-6 because of reading skills, AND then the 80% middle might see a fairer listing of rules. [PRWEB Oct 1, 2005]