H-P leads Dow to fourth day of May gains - Times-Argus
26 May 2012, 4:07 am
U.S economic news gave traders little direction. Orders for long-lasting factory goods edged up in April, but a key category that tracks business investment spending fell for the second month in a row. The number of people applying for ...

Kitson Boards, LLC Introduces Their Carbon Fiber Wakesurf to Their Growing Family of Boards - YAHOO!
26 May 2012, 2:13 am
Kitson Boards is the premier manufacturer of ultra durable and long lasting carbon fiber paddle boards and surfboards. Now that they have perfected their surf and SUP designs, Kitson Boards Engineer, Travis Dodge has decided it was time to roll out their ...

FashFood Home: Patio umbrellas can brighten up your back yard - Lexington Herald-Leader
26 May 2012, 12:32 am
Fabrics include cotton canvas and long-lasting man-made acrylics. Look for materials such as Sunbrella that are stain-resistant and resist fading from sun and rain. The versatile umbrella can define a space by shading a dining table and chairs ...

U.S. consumer confidence highest since mid-2007 - CBS News
26 May 2012, 12:18 am
The survey found that "only a few consumers even mentioned" Europe. The percentage of consumers who said it is a good time to buy an appliance or other long-lasting household good reached the highest point in a year. Fears about rising prices ...

Quebec's new anti-demo law raising rights concerns - CBC
25 May 2012, 6:13 pm
The student protests that have rocked Quebec for the last three months took a harsher turn this past week following the passage of Bill 78, a set of emergency laws intended to break the long-lasting strike and re-open Quebec's classrooms. Planned increases ...

Which Birth Control Works Best? (Hint: It’s Not the Pill) - Time
25 May 2012, 1:59 am
long-lasting contraceptives such as the intrauterine device (IUD) and implants are better at preventing pregnancy than more popular birth control methods, including the pill, patch and vaginal rings, a new study concludes. Among the 1,500 women ...

Business briefs from across the nation and around the world - Erie Times-News
24 May 2012, 8:52 pm
WASHINGTON -- Orders for long-lasting factory goods edged up slightly in April but a key category that tracks business investment spending fell for a second straight month. Orders for durable goods increased a slight 0.2 percent last month after ...

long-lasting Birth Control Cuts Pregnancy Rate - Worldnews.com
23 May 2012, 6:44 pm
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Researchers race to make a long-lasting battery for cellphones and other devices - Washington Post
14 May 2012, 4:24 pm
When Noam Kedem was strolling around the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, he was struck by the fact that business seemed to slow down every afternoon. And it wasn’t because of the usual post-lunch blahs. With attendees using bigger and ...

long-lasting LED Bulbs Challenge Incandescents - PC Magazine
8 May 2012, 11:45 am
As part of the Light Fair industry conference going on now in Las Vegas, a number of new long-lasting LED light bulbs made their debut today, including a liquid-cooled bulb from Switch Lighting. Also on tap are LED offerings from General Electric and Philips.