Tech university tests merits of social media or their lack
Associated Press Friday, September 17, 2010 HARRISBURG, Pa. — A central Pennsylvania technological college with fewer students than many Facebook users have friends has been blacking out social media...
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Nonprofit Lighthouse of Pinellas eases challenges of visually impaired
By Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 17, 2010 Dan Mann, CEO of Lighthouse of Pinellas, shows off the nonprofit agency’s computer lab, whose PCs can magnify print up to 36 times for...
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Walmart negotiating for old Kmart store, Tarpon Springs officials say
By Demorris A. Lee, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 17, 2010 Helen Bruns leaves Kmart last August. The store in Tarpon Springs closed in November. TARPON SPRINGS — Walmart may have found a home...
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Sink and husband's tax returns show high income bracket, poker penchant
By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Friday, September 17, 2010 Tax returns for Alex Sink and her husband reveal they pay a lot of taxes, donate to charities — and he has a penchant for...
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Who is better for business?
By Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Friday, September 17, 2010 The gubernatorial candidates address the Florida Realtors Candidate Forum in Orlando in late August. TALLAHASSEEIn an...
View ArticleTo avoid high taxes, firms say they're 'small businesses' when they're not
Washington Post Friday, September 17, 2010 WASHINGTON — Republicans oppose President Barack Obama's plan to raise taxes on the nation's wealthiest households because, they say, many small businesses —...
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Slices of Pasco see stable home prices amid real estate boom and bust
By Lisa Buie, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 17, 2010 The value of Kim and Clay Madl’s house in Kathleen has seen a 1.5 percent drop in a year, little change compared to most of the rest of the...
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Hillsborough's sinking home values bring new expectations, lifestyles
By Marlene Sokol, Times Staff Writer Saturday, September 18, 2010 The value of this tan house at 8702 N Tampa St. has dropped by 38 percent this year. TAMPA — Dude, sell your Escalade.That's all Blake...
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At St. Petersburg job fair, a flurry of 'Now hiring' signs
By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 20, 2010 Parisrice Robinson of Pinellas Job Corps, left, talks with Bob Christen, far right foreground, and Dwight “Ike” Bridges, both from...
View ArticleUsed bookstore moving; business summit; chamber workshop
Times staff Monday, September 20, 2010 ST. PETE BEACHBooks To The Ceiling moving after 22 yearsWhile shops around it have steadily gone in and out of business, Books To The Ceiling has held its own...
View ArticleLargo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber recognizes work of three members
Times staff Monday, September 20, 2010 CLEARWATER — Dee Allison, Laverne Welch and Jim England earned special member recognition Friday at the 58th annual meeting of the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of...
View ArticleDebate renews: Dream or nightmare of home ownership?
By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Monday, September 20, 2010 Are folks losing faith in the American dream of homeownership? Or is this just a temporary backlash fueled by still falling...
View ArticleLooking for holiday work? There's no time to waste
McClatchy Newspapers Monday, September 20, 2010 FORT WORTH, Texas — Job seekers interested in holiday season positions should begin their search now, as some companies may already be screening...
View ArticleRecession officially ended 15 months ago, but millions still hurting
Associated Press Monday, September 20, 2010 WASHINGTON — It turns out the recession ended more than a year ago.Feeling better now?The National Bureau of Economic Research, a panel of academic...
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Scott's plan for Citizens Property Insurance would allow rates to rise
By Marc Caputo and Beth Reinhard, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Monday, September 20, 2010 Rick Scott, the Republican candidate for governor, says he thinks “in a free market economy, prices will...
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Florida offers tax credits to regain its role in film industry
Associated Press Monday, September 20, 2010 Above, Clearwater Marine Aquarium CEO David Yates announces that Dolphin Tale, the story of Winter, will be filmed this fall. At left, Matt Passmore gets a...
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Don't fall for work-at-home job scams
By Diane Stafford, McClatchy-Tribune Newspapers Tuesday, September 21, 2010 iStockphoto.com When the unemployment rate rises, so does interest in work-at-home possibilities. And so do work-at-home...
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My Favorite Car: '71 Chevrolet Corvette, Fred Hofer, 70, St. Pete Beach
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 '71 Chevrolet CorvetteFirst of all, all my 16 cars that I bought in my lifetime were my favorites. But my most favorite would have to be my 1971 Chevrolet Corvette that I...
View ArticleTampa International Airport director decision expected next week
By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Tampa International Airport will likely have a new boss next week.Members of the airport's board of directors moved up their decision...
View ArticleTampa Bay airports announce London and Youngstown flights
By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Tampa Bay's two commercial airports announced Tuesday that new flights are on the way.Allegiant Air will begin two nonstop flights...
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