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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Sale prospect sends Maxima tumbling
Software producer Maxima Holdings (MXM) saw its shares plummet on Thursday after it announced a strategic review which it said could result in the sale of the company.The AIM-listed firm said while pipeline opportunities remained "encouraging", it had experienced a combination of disappointing delays and cancellations of sales and expected a drop in second-half revenue as a result.Shares in the firm were over 38% lower at 50.50p in morning trading.It Read more [...]
Tyreke Evans: Tyreke Evans listed as a starter
Tyreke Evans (ankle) is listed as a starter for Wednesday's finale in the Sacramento Bee's game preview.Nothing is set in stone, but Evans said he will play and this could very well be the last game ever in Sacramento. You have to think that Evans will get out there and try to close out year with an upset of the Lakers. Apr. 13 - 11:53 am et Source: Sacramento Bee Read more [...]
Leasing is in fashion among wealthy house hunters
Real estate agents have been hustling lately but not necessarily to sell homes. Instead, leasing is in vogue, particularly at the top of the price spectrum.
If phone inquiries are an indication, interest in leasing luxury homes is intense, said Justin Mandile, an agent in the Sotheby's International Realty office in Beverly Read more [...]
YouTube Adds Live TV; Themed Channels To Follow
YouTube has unveiled a section of its site dedicated to live video broadcasts. It
could be the first step towards a full set of TV-style channels with original programming.
Although the Google-owned site has occasionally broadcast live video (such as interviews with politicians and concerts), this is the first time its
has had a dedicated section on the site for live streaming.
The plan is to allow YouTube users to stream their own content in the future. This will be rolled out Read more [...]
Mortgage activity falls with rates higher
A townhouse is listed for sale in Northeast Washington on September 4, 2010. UPI/Alexis C. Glenn
WASHINGTON, April 13 (UPI) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association said U.S. mortgage activity decreased modestly in the week ending April 8, as long-term rates rose.
Interest rates for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose from 4.93 percent to 4.98 percent with points rising from Read more [...]
McDonald’s listed as one of the best hourly jobs
Tuition assistance, flexibility and health insurance plans were among the top qualities judged in a list compiled by Working Mother Magazine's 2011 Best Companies for Hourly Workers.
McDonald's was the only restaurant chain to make the cut. Other companies listed included Best Buy, Marriott, Cricket Communications, Capital One Financial and more.
McDonald's was recognized for providing full-time hourly workers an extra week of paid time off when they mark five, 15, 25 or 35 years with the company, Read more [...]
McDonald’s listed as one of the best hourly jobs
Tuition assistance, flexibility and health insurance plans were among the top qualities judged in a list compiled by Working Mother Magazine's 2011 Best Companies for Hourly Workers.
McDonald's was the only restaurant chain to make the cut. Other companies listed included Best Buy, Marriott, Cricket Communications, Capital One Financial and more.
McDonald's was recognized for providing full-time hourly workers an extra week of paid time off when they mark five, 15, 25 or 35 years with the company, Read more [...]
Ambitious proposal to convert 18th-century houses
Ambitious proposal to convert 18th-century houses
2:00pm Wednesday 13th April 2011
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THREE of Colchester’s finest historic town centre buildings could be transformed into a hotel and restaurant.
Plans to convert Grey Friars, Hillcrest and All Saints House, in High Street, into a 21-bedroom boutique hotel with a bar, restaurant, function rooms and offices, Read more [...]
EVENT ROUNDUP: Long Beach Celebrates Easter Holiday
With Easter less than two weeks away, it’s time to start
making plans. Listed below are events or meals planned for Easter.
Unless otherwise indicated, everything takes place on Easter
Sunday, April 24.
Observe Easter a little early at the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup
starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, on the beach at Granada
Avenue. Cleanup organizers will hide 200 candy-filled eggs for
first through fourth graders for the hunt, which will get started
after the cleanup Read more [...]