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An iPod Case Gives Your Music Player A Lot More Personality, Protection

An iPod Case Gives Your Music Player A Lot More Personality, Protection

Your iPod Touch Case is more than just a case, it’s a statement by you, about you. When you select a case, you’re choosing the colors, design and pattern that you like best of all, and that lets others know what’s important to you. Others may not pick up on it right away, but when they start to notice the uniqueness of the case you’ve chosen, they will be markedly impressed... [Read more]

(Yet Another) Rumor Surfaces About Twitter Acquisition

(Yet Another) Rumor Surfaces About Twitter Acquisition

This time, however, it’s not Facebook or Google that’s reportedly got its eye on Twitter–it’s Apple. And the rumored deal,which could be finished as early as June 8, the date of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, is said to be worth as much as $700 million, far more than previous offers, both real and fictional. Just what would Apple do with Twitter? The most obvious... [Read more]

Online Video Watching up 11% in March

Online Video Watching up 11% in March

According to ComScore’s Video Metrix service, online video viewing increased 11% between February 2009 and March 2009. U.S. Internet users watched some 14.5 billion online videos, mostly on Google Sites, which captured 40.9% of the market due to the continued strength of YouTube. The second most popular video property was Fox Interactive Media with 3.0% market share.Hulu made a big leap into the... [Read more]



You Can Never Have too Many Plastic Boxes

It is amazing the number of times you need some type of storage. In fact, if you have a storage building or room, it is a good idea to keep a bunch of empty plastic boxes on hand. If you see a good sale on them buy them at one time so you know they will fit together well both empty and full. While it is possible to stack up boxes that are not the same size, it is better if you can stack them in a way... [Read more]


Employee Background Check

Internet background checks can save a lot of trouble for employers, landlords, and anyone else who is in the position of having to place their trust in a stranger. Hiring an employee who turns out to be dishonest can your business, as well as your other employees.  Previous employment records can be searched. Using an employee background check can prevent the damage before it’s done. More and more... [Read more]


Are You Interested in Starting Your Own Ice Cream Store? Gelato Suppliers 411

The first thing you need to think about when you are planning on starting your own ice cream store or business, is to get connected to a gelato supplier.  And before you commit to one supplier, there is definitely a good deal of research that you have to do, about the gelato suppliers in your area, and the things that you will need to start your business.  Most people don’t think about the types... [Read more]


Office Space Los Angeles and Other Locations

Business owners who are in the position of needing to find space for their businesses are faced with some very important decisions to make sure that they meet their business’s needs. If someone is looking for office space Los Angeles they might be looking for an option that is either permanent or temporary depending on how their business is performing. In which case, it is very important to find... [Read more]


Ice Cream Cups and other Supplies for Your Business

Ice cream is known as one of the best comfort foods, curing depression, helping people through breakups, and cheering up a crying child.  While ice cream has always been popular in the United States, recently more and more ice cream novelty shops have been popping up.  While ice cream is the name of the game, many other supplies, even as basic as the ice cream cups, are necessary to run a successful... [Read more]




Rockwell first quarter profit up 22 percent

Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. today reported first quarter net… See original here:  Rockwell first quarter profit up 22 percent  Read More →


Obama praises Master Lock "insourcing" during State of the Union Address

During his State of the Union address Tuesday night President Barack Obama… Here is the original:  Obama praises Master Lock "insourcing" during State of the Union Address  Read More →


Sensient opens new facility in Brazil

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. announced the opening of its… See original here: Sensient opens new facility in Brazil  Read More →


Janesville lands Shine Medical plant

Shine Medical Technologies, a Middleton-based company dedicated to being… Here is the original: Janesville lands Shine Medical plant  Read More →


BizTimes Real Estate Weekly: WisDOT considers two sites for train maintenance facility

The state Department of Transportation is considering two sites in Milwaukee… Read more here: BizTimes Real Estate Weekly: WisDOT considers two sites for train maintenance facility  Read More →