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After being passed by the Senate, then sent back to the House of Representatives where it was modified, and then sent back to the Senate, where it was passed by a bipartisan vote of 68 to 29, The Hire Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Jobs Bill has been signed by President Obama.

The HIRE Act is designed to encourage companies to bolster their employee base through two tax breaks: $18 billion in savings on 1) payroll taxes and 2) one-year of tax credits on new…

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There has been a lot of media analysis recently on how smartphones and netbooks, most specifically the iPhone and the soon to be released Apple iSlate will change the distribution and consumption of media including text, audio, video and interactive exchanges.



The Wall Street Journal recently had a story on how ..."Apple Sees New Money In Old Media", and The Business Insider had a story which reports ..."publishers are betting that Apple's "iSlate" tablet computer will lead to… Continue

This year Meijer earned three important commendations from three different organizations for implementing a consistent commitment to healthy lifestyles among all of its employees.



* The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) said Meijer is one of the “Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles” with superior employee health benefits and an effective “Be Healthy Wellness Program,” which aims to support and empower employees and their families to achieve a healthier life… Continue

I have question. Well, actually more than just one question. And I'm going to need your help. You might have all or part of the answer. Well, maybe more a solution than an answer. So, I would like to start a discussion with your ideas, concerns and suggestions making a major contribution to the dialogue.



First, here's what has me thinking and somewhat worried.



U.S. worker productivity surged in the second quarter at a 6.4% annualized rate, the best showing in almost six… Continue