PRWeb: Economy http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Economy from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com “Think Outside the Box” Blog Proposes Better Abortion Compromise for Health Reform http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176174.htm The "Think Outside the Box" Solution to the Abortion coverage debate within health reform is to have policyholders select and pay extra for either a plan which covers abortion or a plan which does not. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> New Report Looks at Honduran Economy Before and Since the Coup http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3180124.htm Paper Finds Considerable Challenges to Honduran Economic Recovery Without a Solution to the Political Crisis (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> BidClerk Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Chicago, IL Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3180394.htm BidClerk's daily update of new construction projects coming up for bids and starting construction in the next 90 days. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Demographics of the Labor Movement Shift Considerably over the Past 25 Years http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3182354.htm Almost half of union workers are women; women, Latinos, and Asians biggest gainers; only one-in-ten union jobs in manufacturing. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Birkat Elyon Predicts a New Trend in Sales of Cubic Zirconia Jewelry During 2009 Holiday Shopping Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/cubic-zirconia-jewelry/cubic-zirconia-rings/prweb3176734.htm Online cubic zirconia retailer, Birkat Elyon is seeing a significant increase in the sales of fine cubic zirconia jewelry at its website BirkatElyon.com and is predicting this will continue through the holiday shopping season. Birkat Elyon has been in the jewelry business for over 20 years, and historically, its cubic zirconia jewelry has been popular for personal use, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. However, Birkat Elyon is seeing an increase in the demand for its high end cubic zirconia jewelry as holiday gift items. Birkat Elyon attributes the increased popularity of high quality cubic zirconia jewelry as holiday gifts to changes in economic, social and consumer awareness factors among both men and women. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> LaBonne’s Harnesses the Power of Shopper Data and Analytics http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb2846884.htm LaBonne’s Markets unites with Market Basket Rewards, leveraging technology to drive sales, lower costs, and achieve competitive advantage. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Local Hiring Made Easy with Launch of LocalWork.ca http://www.prweb.com/releases/toronto/jobs-recruitment/prweb3173134.htm The new LocalWork.ca makes it easy for employers to post local jobs and hire the best local talent. The simple and effective recruitment website gives employers the ability to effectively reach qualified job seekers in large and small communities across Ontario. Job Seekers enjoy free access to LocalWork.ca's comprehensive database of local jobs and benefit from career and resume advice through a network of professionals writers. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Favorpals.com’s Health Care Barter Shines on CNNMoney.com, with Web Site New Upgrades http://www.prweb.com/releases/barter/favorpals/prweb3176544.htm As the world’s leading free online bartering (http://www.favorpals.com) network, Favorpals is always expanding its features to ensure that its users have the best bartering experience possible. With the newest addition, the Health Care Exchange, Favorpals users can now easily find and exchange health-related favors on this growing site. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> British Site Which Saved Consumers $87m Throughout the Recession Officially Launches in the US http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3178584.htm Former Gordon Ramsay protégé Mark Pearson is the founder of CouponCodes4U.com, a discount coupon site that has officially launched today and is aiming to save Americans millions of dollars. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Homebuyers May Qualify for Newly Extended Federal Tax Credit on a Southland Log Home. Program Expanded to Include Many Current Homeowners http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179084.htm Southland Log Home buyers looking to realize their dreams of log home living, may be eligible for a fully refundable federal tax credit of up to $8,000. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> OCM Launches Diversity Program to Serve Minority Automotive Dealerships http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179534.htm OCMUSA (Online Customer Management USA), a business management solutions company, has tapped into the Automotive Dealership industry by designing a Dealer Diversity Program. It serves the needs of minority owned dealerships to assist them in creating a strong customer foundation. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> FitOrbit Connects a WiFi Body Scale with a Real Personal Trainer Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/FitOrbit/Withings/prweb3179844.htm Finally, two proven weight loss solutions are in sync online! FitOrbit.com announces integration with the WiFi Body Scale by Withings, making it easy for FitOrbit's online personal trainers to track, monitor, and support their client's weight loss results and success. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> AdvisorWorld.com Offers Free Customized Annuity Rates Comparison Report to Investors http://www.prweb.com/releases/annuity-rates/annuity-report/prweb3179994.htm Advisor World has announced that their company is now offering Free Customized Annuity Rates Comparison Reports to investors interested in adding annuities to their financial portfolio (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Expert Advice for Benefits Brokers Selling Services in a Tough Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181074.htm Even if your sales organization is thriving and has the metrics in place to prove it, the market is throwing four major obstacles in the way of sales performance: The economy; increasingly savvy and tough-minded buyers; increasingly relentless competition; and commoditization of product offerings. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Austin, Texas REALTOR® Hits Top 1% of Buyer Agents http://www.prweb.com/releases/austinrealtor/briantalley/prweb3181884.htm Austin real estate agent (http://www.regentpg.com/austin-realtor-brian-talley.php) Brian Talley of Regent Property Group makes top 1% of buyer agents in the greater Austin area. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> More Mid-Market Companies Turn to iCIMS for Talent Management Needs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3181894.htm Software-as-a-Service provider emerges as solution of choice for mid- sized companies. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Tandem HR Flexes Employee Benefit Muscle by Giving Perspectives Ltd Wellness Services a Workout http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3183074.htm Professional employer organization adds wellness coaching to its robust benefit offering. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Community and Social Media Salaries Remain Relatively Steady Despite Economic Downturn http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3183094.htm Forum One Networks' second annual Online Community and Social Media Compensation Study delivers important data points to help set benchmarks and build standards for community and social media roles, responsibilities, and compensation. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Obama, The Economy, Rebellion, Prophecies & 2012, The Great Plan, Much More – Astrologer Looks Deeply At Horoscope Patterns http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3175994.htm “Destiny in the Balance: America’s Role in the Great Cosmic Plan” by psychic astrologer Judi Thomases ~ a new article in Dell Horoscope magazine (January 2010) analyzes Obama’s tenure during this key period sometimes referred to as “The End Times” in which rebellion is forming, the nation is divided and challenged within and without, and the promise in prophecies and on The Great Seal is fulfilled (10,000 words, with horoscope wheels.) On newsstands everywhere. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Leading Sportswoman Writes Survival Guide For The Skint http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176274.htm It’s common knowledge that amateur sports people often live hand to mouth. Expensive equipment, long hours practising and lots of travel make for tight budgets and lean times. But these days many people are facing tight budgets and money worries. Drawing on her personal experience, five times British field archery champion Jackie Wilkinson has written a survival guide for those finding it tough in the financial downturn. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> An Honest Look At Afghanistan -- Which Way Forward? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3177154.htm Candid, provocative, controversial debate on options available to the Obama Administration to be held in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, November 11, 2009, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Simulated summit with renowned experts before live audience is co-sponsored by Community Advocates, Inc. and 89.3 KPCC-FM’s AirTalk and will be broadcast on 89.3 KPCC-FM's AirTalk with Larry Mantle. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> New Site MyStrategyStore.com Offers Advertising Platform, Financial Strategy Resources http://www.prweb.com/releases/MyStrategyStore/Financial_Strategy/prweb3065374.htm MyStrategyStore.com (http://www.mystrategystore.com) is a new advertising Web site that promotes products/services of diverse businesses and offers financial strategy tips and resources to business owners and their families. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> hyperWALLET Launches Global Money Transfer Service for Canadian Consumers and Credit Unions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3174074.htm Enables cost-effective online money transfers to bank accounts in over 30 countries worldwide (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> The New Healthcare Reform Bill Passed by Congress Prompts Expansion of Claims Recovery Company (CRC) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176774.htm New health care reform bill, The Affordable Health Care for American Act, was passed by the House of Representatives Saturday night, and is expected to be signed into law by President Obama by the end of the year. Provisions of the new law rely on the little understood ERISA law of 1974 which CRC is a unique, national, dedicated appeal processing expert. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Seawater Desalination Leads Response to Global Water Crisis, “Like A River Flowing Backwards from the Sea” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3177514.htm Faced with a growing water crisis, the world is turning more and more to desalination as a solution. According to the International Desalination Association and Global Water Intelligence, demand for seawater desalination will increase dramatically, in essence creating a river that flows backwards from the sea to supply clean water to growing populations around the world. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> QuestNet Ushered into the 2010 GP2 Asia Season with a Podium Finish http://www.prweb.com/releases/QuestNet/Direct_Selling/prweb3177644.htm Leading direct selling company, QuestNet continues its third year association with Malaysian motorsport ambassador, Team Meritus in the 2010 GP2 Asia championship. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Ogden Utah to Celebrate Veterans Day with Casting of Veterans Tribute Bell at the New George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3178224.htm Community to Help Cast Bell and Honor Past, Present and Future Military Heroes.For two days, the Ogden community will help cast a bronze bell to celebrate and honor the men and women who serve or have served our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. The bell will be cast on November 10th and dedicated on Veterans Day (November 11th) at the new George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home, located at 1102 North 1200, Ogden, Utah. Future plans include a Veterans Tribute Tower at the Veterans Home. The Veterans Tribute Towers are being installed across the United States as a way to enable communities across the nation to honor and thank their veterans. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> FOREXYARD Introduces Forex Automatic Trading http://www.prweb.com/releases/Forex_Automatic_Trading/Simple_Forex/prweb3169814.htm Whether you're new to Forex or an expert looking to expand your portfolio, Forex Automatic Trading with FOREXYARD is sure to give you a simple forex trading experience. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Almost Half Admit to Fibbing to Their Partners About Hair Costs, Finds HairSalon.com.au Poll http://www.prweb.com/releases/hairsalon/directory/prweb3169144.htm Visits to the hairdresser are often viewed as a source of relaxation and indulgence, but how many of us are honest when it comes to disclosing the costs to our partners? A recent survey commissioned for HairSalon.com.au found the answer to be “about half”. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Home Theater Seating Sales Soar in a Down Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3172894.htm Home Theater Seating Furniture is becoming increasingly popular among budget-minded people looking to save entertainment dollars during the recession. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Concepts NREC Discusses Update to U.S. Department of Energy High-Performance Centrifugal Compressor for Pipeline Transmission Program at POWER-GEN http://www.prweb.com/releases/ConceptsNREC/USDoE2009/prweb3174604.htm Now in Phase II of three-phase multi-million dollar Department of Energy project to enable hydrogen economy. Visit Booth C3-480. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> GIS Planning CEO Anatalio Ubalde Awarded Fellow Member Status by the International Economic Development Council http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176594.htm Co-Founder & CEO of GIS Planning Anatalio Ubalde receives prestigious IEDC Fellow Member award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and revolutionary advancements of the economic development industry. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> The RightThing Sees Growth as Companies Look to Restart Hiring http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176934.htm As more companies begin to rebuild their hiring processes, The RightThing, leader in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), has seen a surge of activity in the past ninety days. Securing over eleven new deals with leading companies including Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, NCR and Micron, The RightThing has also seen a thirty percent rise in client prospects as well as increased hiring activity with current clients. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> MSEmploy Canada Presenting IT Career Fairs in Mississauga, Vancouver and Calgary http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3162184.htm MSEmploy Canada (http://www.msemploy.ca ) -- Canada's only Microsoft-focused job and training portal - is presenting a series of career fairs throughout Canada this fall to match hiring IT companies with qualified IT professionals. The events will be in Mississauga, Vancouver and Calgary. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Black Book Reports ITO Industry Ranks Highest in Overall Survey http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3150634.htm Vendors offering comprehensive ITO (Application Services and Infrastructure Services) ranked highest in the overall survey by clients. Banking & Capital Markets Industry clients showed significant preference for vendors who are capable of offering more extensive service lines once satisfied with initial applications projects. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> GRC Group / SOX Institute Panel with Award Winner Haluk Gursel of UN AIDS http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3166114.htm The GRC Group (www.grcg.com), a global leader in governance, risk, and compliance education, announced that Dr. Haluk F. Gursel, Chief Compliance Officer with UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, has been named the organization's GRC MVP Award Winner in the arena of Finance/Accounting. Gursel, along with GRC Group Chairperson Sanjay Anand as host, will chair an online panel discussion on Thursday, November 12, 2009, from 12 noon to 1:00 pm US Eastern Time. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Leading Agro-Scientist Reveals How to Reverse Global Warming for Profit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3174774.htm A leading agricultural scientist has revealed the secret to reversing global waming in a controversial new book that urges governments to support profitable closed-loop recycling. Bill Butterworth, former moderator at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew doesn't shy away from the tough subject of population control either. Bill argues that if the UK government truly wanted to eliminate the need for the majority of landfill they could do so by the year 2020. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Texas A&M has Selected Infinilux™ Solid State Low Bay light for SSL Technology Demonstration in University Street Parking Structure http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173124.htm Texas A&M has selected the Infinilux, Inc. new light emitting-diode (LED) solid state low bay light for the university’s first SSL feasibility demonstration. The trial installation of the LB36 was selected to help Texas A&M meet energy conservation goals and lower the environmental impact of the campus-parking program. The demo installation is drawing less than 0.1W/sq-ft max, 68% below the ASHRAE target of 0.3W/sq-ft, and will provide a reduction in overall power consumption of over 65%. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> “TEA PARTY” Movie Inspires Next Steps for Conservative Movement with 200 Cinematic Tea Parties Nationwide http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173184.htm The tea party movement is proving its staying power as a political force with the recent electoral upsets in Virginia and New Jersey and the thousands of tea party goers rallying at the Nation’s Capital and Congressional House District offices around the country on November 5. Now, the tea party movement is looking toward the “next step”, inspired by over 200 “cinematic tea party town halls” scheduled around the country in November in conjunction with “sneak peeks” of the forthcoming TEA PARTY: The Documentary Film. (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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]]> Reeves Offers Unemployed Albertans a Way Back into the Workforce http://www.prweb.com/releases/Reeves/Employment/prweb3173224.htm Retraining options available as unemployment rate in the province continues to climb (PRWeb Nov 8, 2009)

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