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Complimentary Vita Coco Available on JetBlue Airways This Fall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vita Coco was the first-ever fresh coconut water to be sold at U.S. airports and is now the first coconut water available on a domestic airline, JetBlue Airways.
Complimentary Vita Coco Available on JetBlue Airways This Fall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:25AMNEW YORK----In fall 2009, Vita Coco became the first-ever fresh coconut water to be sold at U.S. airports. Today, Vita Coco co-founder and CEO Michael Kirban announced that Vita Coco will be the first coconut water available on a domestic airline, served as a complimentary beverage on all JetBlue Airways flights starting in September.
SolidWorks 2011 Helps Turn Good Ideas into Great Results Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:24AMCONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolidWorks® 2011 product line unveiled today delivers new ways to speed product design, deepen collaboration, and strengthen designers’ engagement with manufacturing.
Cohn & Wolfe Takes a Page from Hollywood to Make a Bold Break Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move designed to illustrate its broad range communications offerings beyond traditional PR, Cohn & Wolfe today launched a new website featuring Hollywood-style stop-motion animation video; sharp, ad-style copy; and a singular tone of voice to articulate its unconventional communications strategies, bold programming and “respectfully irreverent” style. Nearly two ...
International Education Corp. Fights for College Access for Low-Income Families Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13AMIRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an open letter to congress, Fardad Fateri, President and CEO of International Education Corporation (IEC), opposed the proposed federal regulation on Gainful Employment. Fateri asserts that U.S. Senate's Help Committee chair Senator Tom Harkin is supporting a federal regulation called Gainful Employment that will prevent millions of low ...
Jason Hirschhorn: What Do 'Goodfellas,' Social Media, MTV, 'The Terminator,' Tequila and Torture Have To Do With My ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:02AMAt 39 years old, I'm still a pop culture kid. I love media, entertainment and technology. I can't sit still when I discuss them. It's...
Cohn & Wolfe Takes a Page from Hollywood to Make a Bold Break Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:00AMNEW YORK----In a move designed to illustrate its broad range communications offerings beyond traditional PR, Cohn & Wolfe today launched a new website featuring Hollywood-style stop-motion animation video; sharp, ad-style copy; and a singular tone of voice to articulate its unconventional communications strategies, bold programming and “respectfully irreverent” style.
SolidWorks 2011 Helps Turn Good Ideas into Great Results Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:00AMCONCORD, Mass.----Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. today unveiled the SolidWorks® 2011 product line, delivering new ways to speed product design, deepen collaboration, and strengthen designers’ engagement with manufacturing.
General Motors CEO to resign Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:17PMGeneral Motors Co. chief Ed Whitacre said Thursday he's stepping down as CEO on Sept. 1, his mission accomplished as the company reported its second straight quarterly profit.
Security Vendors Turn Focus to Smartphones Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:15PMAs recent acquisitions have shown, mobile security is an area of growing interest for enterprises, with remote management and data protection capabilities at the top of the list.
Mesa schools get rolling with school bus advertising Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:44PMA local business purchases advertising space on a vehicle that thousands of children — a sizeable pool of potential clients — ride every school day.
Sleeping beauties Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:38PMBring warmth, comfort and style to the quietest room in the house with our guide to bedding basics and furnishing trends.
GM CEO Whitacre to step down Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:32PMGeneral Motors Co chief Ed Whitacre said he & #39;s stepping down as CEO on September 1, as the company reported its second straight quarterly profit.
Taking Care of Business: Savemore Beverage offers large selection, customer service Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:25PMBob Popp can give you a full tutorial on the advantages of shopping at your favorite local beverage center such as his own Savemore Beverage located on bustling Route 9 in Halfmoon.
Deane Smith Media Innovations Selected By Shared Health, Inc. Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:06PMDeane Smith Media Innovations, a leading Nashville public relations, marketing and advertising agency, has been chosen by Shared Health, Inc., a company in the health information technology industry, to provide public relations, media relations and executive team coaching services.
Weather takes head off Western beer sales Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:56PMBrewers in West feel pinch from rainy summer, but hot East helps some offset declines
Attention, mall shoppers: Special offers calling Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:28PMSimon Property Group signs a deal with a tech start-up that will allow retailers to beam coupons and ads directly to customers' mobile devices when they enter a store. The nation's biggest mall operator is teaming up with a Silicon Valley start-up to reward smart-phone-equipped shoppers for walking into its shopping centers.
Efficiency at the flick of a switch Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:12PMSmart grids are electricity's buzzword, but, with the odd cold shower, we've felt their effects in our homes for decades.The forerunner of energy's big hope was pioneered in New Zealand 60 years ago when ripple control was introduced...
Ruckus Smart WiFi Boosts Wireless Reception in Hospitals Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:30PMRuckus Wireless announced that 15 additional medical facilities have adopted its Smart WiFi technology to increase clinician communication, protect patient data and overcome obstacles to wireless signals. Ruckus' Smart WiFi Boosts Wireless Connectivity in Hospitals
Hickenlooper visits Vail Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:18PMDenver mayor and Democratic candidate for governor John Hickenlooper talks with Emily Curtis, of Vail Resorts, right, and other members of the business community Wednesday at the Chop House Restaurant in Lionshead.
Hart Ski Corp. wants kids on the slopes Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:45PMOGDEN -- Officials with Hart Ski Corp. announced Tuesday the company plans to introduce an innovative program this winter to get more kids on the slopes. read more
Guy Fieri: Chef, Dude and Fan Magnet Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:16PMThe platinum-haired, heavily tattooed Food Network star has brought a new element of mass-market culture to American food television.
Dolphins players reach out to fans through Twitter Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:10PMRicky Williams, Vontae Davis, Sean Smith among the team's most prolific tweeters Vontae Davis has only been at this Twitter thing since late in his rookie season, but the Dolphins' second-year cornerback has found a pretty good barometer to let him know how he's doing.
Back panel is key ingredient to knowing nutrition Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:00PMBy MICHELLE LOCKEAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCO -- You want your back-to-schooler to eat a healthy diet, so you pack a "wheat" bread sandwich and tuck a "juice" drink in her brown-bag lunch. But did you know that loaf simply labeled "wheat" may be jus ...
Smart water use slows the flow Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:29PMSPARKS — On Friday morning, the door to a trailer that is criss-crossing the country opened to display toilets, faucets and shower heads, all with a special feature in common.
Globe profit dives as costs rise Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:12PMGlobe Telecom earnings have dived as the Philippines telco has been squeezed between declining revenue and higher operating costs.
Facebook changes paradigm of what an ad actually is Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:47PMJordan Banks just might have one of the most coveted jobs in the Canadian tech community as the new managing director of social networking giant Facebook Canada
Why I’d Use Shopkick But Not Foursquare Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:35PMSometimes it feels like I am the only one in the world who is not into Foursquare. Or at least the only one in Silicon Valley. Or at least the only one who works for TechCrunch. I’m definitely the only one on staff who has never written a post about them, and that includes our guest poster Vivek Wadhwa who usually obsesses about issues like patents and immigration. Don't get me wrong, I think it ...
Sue Montgomery: Ascot offers pop and patriotism as racing changes its colours Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:31PMToday at Ascot is very much a Marmite occasion, for the four-cornered international jockeys' contest that is the Shergar Cup tends to divide opinion sharply.
A Green Car for Every Driver Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:20PMWhich fuel-efficient vehicle is right for you? That depends on how and where you drive.
Blog - Bringing Connectivity to Lollapalooza Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:41PMLocation-based services are popular at festivals--providing there's enough bandwidth. Location-based services may still be searching for their purpose in the larger world, but they've found their niche at music festivals. Attendees at Lollapalooza , a major music festival taking place this weekend in Chicago's Grant Park, will be able to take advantage of an application for iPhone and Android ...
Bias Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:05PM"And a reading of the IG's study makes plain that some dealership closings forced by the administration were based largely on politics." -- William Tate, "Race Played Role in Obama Car Dealer Closures," American Thinker, July 22, 2010
SCOTT BURNS: Sell the house, or keep it as a rental property? Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:39PMDo we hold on to our house in Tucson as a rental property? Perhaps in a few more years it will appreciate. We worry about rental wear and tear. Or do we sell and invest the proceeds in a way that would be safe and profitable? We are not financially smart enough to figure this out on our own
Archive: Hurd and HP's Spying Scandal Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:05PMSince he replaced Carly Fiorina, Mark Hurd has led an amazing turnaround. But can he keep HP humming in the face of a bruising scandal?
Raley's Plans Discount Conversion Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:02PMELK GROVE, Calif. — Raley's Supermarkets is planning to convert a store here to its Food Source warehouse banner, according to reports, as a wave of new competition prepares to enter the chain's core Sacramento market.
Lifestyle › Apple's iPad gains ground among Japanese businesses Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:07PMTwo months after Apple Inc's iPad tablet computer hit the Japanese market, a string of businesses are increasingly using the multifunctional gadget in their marketing…
Android to beat the iPhone in 2012, says iSuppli Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:06PMAndroid smartphones are killing it, but you ain’t seeing nothing yet. According to research firm iSuppli, Android will be on more devices in 2012 than Apple’s iOS software. iSuppli’s forecast is based on these assumptions: Android will be used in 75 million smart phones by 2012, up from 5 million in 2009. Meanwhile, iOS usage will [...]
Vanick Group Offers Businesses Custom Tech Solutions Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:55PMJim Van de Vuurst always wanted to start his own company.He moved to Memphis from Detroit in his teens, then attended the University of Memphis, where...
New Report Finds Travelers the Most Willing Consumer Group to Opt-In to Online Ads Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:50AMPontiflex E-Mail and Social Acquisition Report Finds 2.1 Million People Elected to Share Personal Information With Travel Companies Via Sign-Up Advertising in Q2
New Report Finds Travelers the Most Willing Consumer Group to Opt-In to Online Ads Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:45AMBROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwire - 07/27/10) - Travel marketers have the greatest opportunity to create loyal, engaged users through sign-up advertising, according to a recent report from Pontiflex Inc. , a startup company that connects marketers with the right people to make advertising relevant. The latest installment of the Pontiflex E-Mail and Social Acquisition Report , found more than 2.1 million ...
Artists find intriguing ways to mine cataloges Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:38AMAt a time of transition for their industries and careers, veteran musicians are seeking out ways to make something old seem new again.
Kyocera Mita America Advances its Commitment to Protect Confidential Business Documents and Information with ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:30AMFAIRFIELD, N.J.----Kyocera Mita America, Inc., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is protecting sensitive and confidential corporate and government data that is printed, scanned, copied or stored with comprehensive security solutions for network printers and multifunctional products .
BLADE Network Technologies, Solarflare, Cloudsoft and Citrix Systems Demonstrate Industry's Consistently Fastest 10 ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:13AMTesting Shows Exceptionally Consistent Near-Native Latency of Just 26 Microseconds Under High Load Between VMs on Different Hosts
EQ Labs to Launch Major Promotion at Walgreens Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:00AMLAS VEGAS -- EQ Labs, Inc. announced today that it will launch a nationwide promotion at the Las Vegas Boulevard location of Walgreens on Labor Day weekend. The promotion, which will begin on Labor Day weekend, will allow one lucky purchaser of the EQ Smart Energy Drink to receive a free personal poker seminar from poker celebrity Vanessa Rousso.
BLADE Network Technologies, Solarflare, Cloudsoft and Citrix Systems Demonstrate Industry's Consistently Fastest 10 ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:00AMSANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - 07/27/10) - BLADE Network Technologies , the data center Ethernet switching company, Solarflare Communications , the leading provider of 10GbE silicon, and Cloudsoft Corporation , a provider of cloud computing software and services that drive application mobility, announced today the results of multivendor benchmarking of Monterey , Cloudsoft's enterprise-class ...
Bacolod foundation a finalist in BBC World Challenge Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:53AMBacolod’s Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. has been named one of 12 finalists in the BBC World Challenge 2010 for perfecting an indigenous hydraulic ram pump that brings water to remote hillside villages without the use of electricity.
NASDAQ OMX Reports Strong Second Quarter 2010 Results Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:30AMNASDAQ OMX Reports Strong Second Quarter 2010 Results
Determine Your Universe of Potential Business | By Michael McKean Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:08AMThe first step of professional business development is to identify all of your potential clients. Knowing who you are going to target and why makes planning and executing sales strategies that much easier. For the hotel group sales business, this means starting with a list of every organization with group booking needs.
Target Health, LifeOnKey partner to offer web-based information platform to optimize clinical trials Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:07AMTarget Health Inc. and LifeOnKey, Inc. today announced they have joined forces to offer an innovative, web-based information platform that will allow the bio-pharmaceutical and medical device industries to optimize clinical trials, help researchers capture, analyze and assess trial data more efficiently, and bring innovative new medicines and devices to patients.
Partnership for a Drug-Free America Partners With WeeWorld to Connect With Teens Through Measurable Social Media Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:06AMCampaign Educates Teens About Drug and Alcohol Risks