Chances are you've been there, on one side of the fence or the other. You're looking to hire a new employee when -- whoops! -- the powers that be yank your budget. Or you've been interviewing for a plum position and suddenly it's no longer available. ...
From the executive summary: 'All too often, senior managers respond to a minor budget crisis by immediately putting on a hiring freeze. In some companies the freeze seems to be a predictable practice that is repeated once or twice a year, often with negative consequences.' The paper examines this...
MCLEAN, Va. -- Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) reported today that preliminary 2008 second quarter earnings per diluted share from continuing operations were $1.02 compared with $1.24 per share in the second quarter of 2007. During the quarter, the company made changes to its domestic benefit plans by improving...
As the heat of summer sets in, we start focusing on our freezers. We open the door and linger a few seconds longer than necessary. Not great for energy consumption, true, but it has led to contemplation about the best way to use this essential kitchen asset. ...
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States has frozen on arms sales to Taiwan following concerns expressed by China, top US military commander in Asia Admiral Timothy Keating said Wednesday. He said Washington made the decision after having "reconciled Taiwan's military posture, China's current military posture and strategy that...
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States said Wednesday it was sending a top envoy to weekend nuclear crisis talks with Iran on a "one-time" mission to underline Washington's conditions for ending the atomic stalemate. Under Secretary of State William Burns will go "to listen" to Tehran's reply to...
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States announced Wednesday a senior US diplomat would attend international nuclear talks with Iran in the highest-ranking meeting between the two foes in three decades. In a major policy shift, the White House and State Department said Under Secretary of State William Burns...
WASHINGTON AFP — US President George W. Bush and visiting Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore on Wednesday discussed efforts to bring a peaceful end to Zimbabwe's deadly turmoil and confront violence in Sudan. Bush told Compaore he was "disappointed" by Russian and Chinese vetoes last week of new...
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue. World Freeze Drying Equipment Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p090671/World-Freeze-Drying-Equipment--Market.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Freeze Drying Equipment in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Laboratory...
WASHINGTON AFP — US President George W. Bush said Tuesday he was "displeased" with Russia and China for blocking UN sanctions against Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe and warned Washington could still act on its own. Moscow and Beijing on Friday vetoed a US-sponsored draft at the UN...
Ice cream or home delivery were nothing new in 1956, but when two brothers in West Philadelphia combined the two, Mister Softee was born. Nowadays, the bowtie-wearing conehead can be found on approximately 700 trucks across the United States, Canada, and even as far away as China. John Conway, the...
WASHINGTON AFP — The United States vowed Monday not to abandon its efforts to press Zimbabwe to stop attacking political foes after the United Nations failed to secure fresh sanctions. The United States will speak to "like-minded countries, in Europe and around the world, to see what we...
Fiction A pile-up of adjectives threatens this romance Poppyland By Raffaella Barker Headline Review Pounds 12.99 Raffaella Barker's name is synonymous with warm-hearted, chaotic romantic comedies, invariably set in the Norfolk countryside where she lives. Poppyland, her sixth novel...
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. AP -- A federal judge has awarded almost $1 million in back wages to two Indonesian housekeepers who were virtually enslaved by a wealthy Long Island couple. Judge Arthur Spatt said Friday the maids were entitled to double their unpaid wages because they were...
BEFORE cleaning your bathroom, close the door and fill the bath with hot water to build up some steam. This will make the cleaning process quicker and easier as the grime and mildew is loosened in the warm, damp conditions. - Holly Shaw, Bristol AN alternative...
My life in travel FIRST HOLIDAY MEMORY? A beach holiday in Clacton. It was freezing cold, but we went in the sea anyway. I had the usual hand-me-down bathing costume, which was ruched. As soon as it got wet, it hung down to my...
HARARE AFP — President Robert Mugabe's government was triumphant Saturday at the failure of a UN bid to impose fresh sanctions on Zimbabwe as Britain pledged to return to the Security Council if political violence continued. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown would discuss further measures with EU partners...
PRETORIA AFP — South African club Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a first victory over Egyptian opposition by edging Haras al-Hodoud 1-0 in an African Confederation Cup tie on Saturday. Giant striker Lungisani Ndlela headed the winner 61 minutes into a lively fourth round, first leg match and the result...
Dear Heloise: Candle wax has melted onto my carpet. What can I do to remove it?--K.D. in Idaho Here's how to handle the spill: Fill a metal pan with ice and place it on top of the candle wax until it's completely frozen. Use a small hammer...
