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Medco to shut site, offer staff work-at-home plan (NorthJersey.com) Medco Health Solutions Inc. confirmed Thursday it plans to vacate a Montvale facility where about 560 employees work. The information technology workers will get the option to work from home or transfer to other Medco operations in Fair Lawn or Franklin Lakes.

Experts don't get why stay at home moms don't watch soaps (Blogging Baby) Ok, true confession time: I was addicted to Another World and Santa Barbara when I was a kid. While other boys were obsessing over who would make the Final Four, I was desperately hoping that Eden would recover her memory and ditch her psycho alter-ego. Now that I’m older, however, the comic allure of soap operas has all but left me. Apparently it’s left the rest of America as well: soap

Post-Crescent - Want to work at home? Success needs to be technical (WISinfo) Bill Hanley column: Want to work at home? Do you want to start your own business and work at home? A variety of technological advances has made working at home easier and easier.

The BBB Reaches Out To Our Soldiers As They Reach American Soil (Hispania News) The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, along with many area businesses are deeply grateful to the men and women of our armed forces who have been overseas fighting for our freedom.

Mobile Users Are Less Mobile, Survey Finds (TechWeb via Yahoo! News) New survey finds that two-thirds of voice and data minutes in Western Europe are used at work or at home, although some users have an 'insatiable' demand for mobile data.

Online resumes turn risky (Detroit News) The big benefit of posting your resume on the Internet is that anyone, anywhere can access it and offer you a job.

As gasoline prices rise, businesses get creative (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News) As gasoline breaks the $2.50 a gallon barrier, creative energy-saving ideas are beginning to flow from US business that could help Americans spend less at the pump.

Transera Communications Secures $10 Million in Second Round of Venture Funding and Expands Leadership Team (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) Transera Communications, a pioneer in collaborative call management software, today announced that it has raised a second round of $10 million dollars in equity funding from venture investors, led by Storm Ventures.

16 August 2005 Mobile users are less mobile, survey finds (Planet Analog) Mobility has a new, more static, meaning according to a study released Tuesday by market research firm Strategy Analytics. The study found that, in Western Europe, almost two-thirds of all wireless voice and data minutes are used either at work or at home.

:: The News-Courier :: Athens, AL (The News-Courier) This is the story of my husband's aunt, Annie Estella Parker, an amazing lady who began her life's journey in the rural farmlands of Lawrence County; got her education in Athens at Rivers Academy and Athens Female College; then spent the next 25 years as a missionary in Africa.

Best practices for the Linux home office, part 1 (NewsForge) As millions of users already know, Linux is a great choice for home office use because it's fast, secure, reliable, and cost-effective. If you use a computer for a home-based business, it's important to expand your Linux administration efforts beyond installing the right applications. You'll also want to choose the right hardware and Linux distribution, set up a backup and disaster recovery plan,

Business (Woodstock Independent) Jack Bavaro wants to help families take their photographs out of shoeboxes and preserve them. Bavaro, owner of Forever in Memories, a Wonder Lake home-based business, works with families to blend photographs, slides, old home movies and videotapes into a digital music video of their family history.

Looks count at home offices (WISinfo) Ah, the luxury of having a home-based business. No office leasing costs, no frustrating commutes and no disturbances from noisy co-workers.

Three more are arrested in sexual exploitation case (Benton Courier) Three more people were arrested Monday in connection with a case involving the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. Benton police arrested Josh Carter, 19, of Benton; Joseph Pierre, 51, of Scott; and Stephen McDaniel, 64, of Mabelvale.

Police: permission was given to search business owner's residence: Carter out on bail pending sexual assault charges (Benton Courier) Benton police said Monday that they were given permission last week to search the residence of Teddye Lynn Carter, 50, who is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a minor.

West Sentinel business spotlight: Michael C. Berry (Knoxville News Sentinal) As every parent of grown-up children knows, the magical moments of childhood are all too fleeting. Likewise, there are special moments in the Smoky Mountains when the light, colors and rippling water all come together to form a momentary Camelot.

Benton business owner accused of sexual assault: Carter released on $15,000 bail (Benton Courier) Teddye Carter, owner of the Benton Arcade, is accused of sexually assaulting a minor and faces additional charges for sexual exploitation. Benton police said Carter, 50, "compelled a juvenile female" to perform a sexual act on him about seven times.

The shortest commute - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report) Women-owned, home-based businesses are on the rise--but they're not for everyone. It's still dark outside when Katie Riker Sternberg throws on workout gear and tiptoes down the hall past her sleeping family. The 36-year-old marketing pro is on her way to the gym, but not before stopping by the office.

Tricks of the trade show (The Arizona Republic) When it comes to working a trade show, there are strategies that separate the novices from the pros.

City's garage sale popular 08/17/05 (Dearborn Press & Guide) DEARBORN HEIGHTS - For some, it meant a day out of the house. For others, it was part of a personal quest to complete their set of personalized collector's plates and Elvis memorabilia.

Network Marketing Coach Robb West Announces Exclusive Partnership With Team DaVinci of International Galleries, Inc. (PR Web via Yahoo! News) (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- Robb West, of Camano Island, Wash., takes this industry seriously. With over 15-years of dedication to training others on how to realize their dreams through network marketing, Robb has put his network marketing gear back on and joined Team DaVinci in a full-time endeavor... to the top. Why would Robb leave is successful business of coaching and mentoring others for

Network Marketing Coach Robb West Announces Exclusive Partnership With Team DaVinci (PR Web via Yahoo! News) (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- Robb West, of Camano Island, Wash., takes this industry seriously. With over 15-years of dedication to training others on how to realize their dreams through network marketing, Robb has put his network marketing gear back on and joined Team DaVinci in a full-time endeavor... to the top. Why would Robb leave is successful business of coaching and mentoring others to

Network Marketing Coach Robb West Announces Exclusive Partnership With Team DaVinci of International Galleries, Inc. (PR Web) "We pledge to get each new Team DaVinci member earning $1,000 a week. Once we do that, you'll know how to earn $10,000 a week," Coach Robb West says. [PRWEB Aug 17, 2005]

Team DaVinci's International Galleries, Inc Group Announces Exclusive Partnership with Smart Age Media (PR Web) Network Marketing just got easier. We have your coaches, your leads, your system, and your downline. You are now unbeatable. [PRWEB Aug 17, 2005]

Team DaVinci Announces Exclusive Partnership with Smart Age Media (PR Web via Yahoo! News) (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- Team DaVinci -- in an effort to help its soaring number of entrepreneurs-- joined forces with lead generation giant Smart Age Media to offer it's team mates a new service second to none, Pre-Qualified Marketers to help grow their business.

Team DaVinci's International Galleries, Inc Group Announces Exclusive Partnership with Smart Age Media (PR Web via Yahoo! News) (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 -- Team DaVinci -- in an effort to help its soaring number of Independent International Galleries, Inc Affiliate Members -- joined forces with lead generation giant Smart Age Media to offer it's team mates a new service second to none, Pre-Qualified Marketers to help grow their IGI business.

Home Business Advertiser Magazine Increases Advertising through Mediabids (PR Web) Home Business Advertiser Magazine Increases Advertising through Mediabids.com, the online print advertising marketplace. [PRWEB Aug 17, 2005]

Market Pulse Breaking News Alert for Wednesday, August 17, 2005: EYII - EYI Industries Announces Key Personnel to Visit (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance) Market Pulse News Alert for this AM, Stocks to Watch are: EYI Industries Inc., ViroPharma Inc., Spire Corp. and Transmeta Corp..

EYI Industries Announces Key Personnel to Visit China and Hong Kong to Expand Sales Channels (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance) EYI Industries Inc. , , a marketer of products that promote well-being and a healthy lifestyle, is pleased to announce its executive management team comprised of Dori O'Neill, Chief Operating Officer, and Eliza Fung, Chief Consultant for Asian Development, will be traveling to China to meet with officials from Guangzhou CEIEC on August 25th, to discuss details of the US$210 million Letter of

VitaCube Systems Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results (PrimeZone via Yahoo! Finance) VitaCube Systems Holdings, Inc. , a Denver-based nutraceutical company, today reported second quarter operating results for the period ended June 30, 2005.

What You Can Learn from Company Research Do you trust that your clients will pay, your partners will stick to their agreements and your competitors aren´t doing something that affects your company´s well-being? In the world of bu ...

Building a Credible Brand for Your Small Business Thomas E. Burns CEOjGuru Three-time startup veteran and software developer Thomas E. Burns could spend his days writing code. Or he could write a book on branding.Burn ...

Secondary vs. Primary Market Research Success depends on a lot of things, but when you have information about a particular market segment, a geographic area or customer preferences, you'll be better-prepared to make the decisions that can ...

Using Surverys to Conduct Market Research Need to conduct a little market research, but don’t know what approach to use? Among the many tools out there, the survey stands out as a time-tested and popular option for many small businesses. ...

Should You Go to That Trade Show? Regardless of which industry you’re in, it probably has at least one major trade show or industry-wide convention each year. Large companies can easily send a representative to a show without dis ...

What Is an Intranet? An intranet is similar in many ways to the Internet -- but restricted to users within a single company. (Intranets that extend outside the company are known as extranets.) Intranets use Web servers to ...

Is There Bankruptcy Insurance? My husband is scared that if my business goes under, we'll personally lose everything -- our house, our cars, our savings. Is there insurance I can buy to protect my family from suffering if my busine ...

Will Insurance Costs Decrease or Increase As My Company Grows? My company has gone from one person to 22 this year and we expect to have 50 by the end of next year. Will my insurance rates go up or down as my company grows? And will there be more kinds of policie ...

What's the Right Deductible? What's the right ratio for deductible to insurance policy size? A deductible is the amount you pay before your insurance carrier pays any claim. Insurance companies include deductibles and sublimits i ...

Should I Seek Out Angel Investors? Does it make sense to get angels to invest in my business? I don't plan to do an IPO or selling. So how do I provide for liquidity or return for the angels without these mechanisms? Angel investors -- ...