Scouting the Boston area for
office space this week is CardStar Inc. The start-up makes a
popular, free iPhone app (1.5 million downloads so far) that
enables you to digitize all of your loyalty cards and then simply
show the bar code on your iPhone's screen when you're at the
checkout counter. The company has previously operated virtually,
with employees in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C.
Bizdev chief Stuart Hilger says there will be three employees in
the new Boston office, and CEO Andy Miller will...
This Chicago Booth 2011 MBA Application tip post is one of a series of posts providing MBA application and essay advice for applicants to top MBA programs around the world. You can access the entire series at http://blog.accepted.com/acceptedcom_blog/tag/2011-mba-application-tips. My tips for answering Chicago's essay questions are in blue below.
Chicago Booth 2011 MBA Essay Questions</...
Updated 11:01 a.m. ET The Supreme Court has upheld a federal law that bars "material support" to foreign terrorist organizations, rejecting a free speech challenge from humanitarian aid groups.
AFP - President Barack Obama will Tuesday declare that
America's battle against AIDS is at a "crossroads" and roll out a
plan to cut new infections...
Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG has submitted a new breast cancer drug for approval with U.S. health regulators, the group said on Wednesday, taking the innovative treatment a step closer toward the market.
This week New York City hosted the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service: It’s Up to YOU! Over 5,000 service leaders convened to discuss how to create greater impact and effectiveness in meeting social needs through service and volunteering. The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is the world’s largest gathering of service and civic engagement leaders. This conference is hosted by the Corporation for National and Community Service, our federal agency home for service, and the Points of Light Institute.
I was pleased to deliver the opening remarks t...
The state of Virginia and the government were pitched in a legal battle in a federal courtroom on Thursday that could lead to the undoing of the massive healthcare reform law passed three months ago.
Today I continued my series of bipartisan outreach meetings to engage leaders from inside and outside of government as we implement the Affordable Care Act. It’s been just over three months since health insurance reform became law, and already Americans are gaining greater control over their health care. As we work to turn the new law into reality for families, businesses, and individuals across the country, we’ve been getting some great insight from leaders in all sectors, as well as directly from the American people.
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Walgreen Co (WAG), CVS Corp (CVS)
Walgreen
Company (WAG)
stock is in need of a prescription against the bad reaction it's
experiencing after issuing its fiscal third-quarter report. At the
time of this writing, shares of the pharmacy chain were down over
6% to $28.26. That's no...
Doughnut with nutrition labeling at Starbucks Lively threads on this blog confirm that people are concerned about what they eat in general, and specifically in restaurants.
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AP - President Barack Obama says the men and women
fighting abroad for the United States have earned their place among
"the greatest of generation...
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Your Take: What Have You Been Putting Off? from personal finance blog
Bargaineering.com.
A...
3 Ways to Kill the Penny from personal finance blog
Bargaineering.com.
Filed under: Oil
Oil prices have been steadily falling over
the past 3 weeks, but broke through the psychological $75 barrier
today as the Energy Department announced a
drop in inventories last week.Going into today's inventory report, analysts had been expecting to see oil inventories drop by 2 million barrels, but the impact that Hurricane Alex on operations in the Gulf was greater...
I will run out of superlatives if I attempt to describe the 2010 AIGAC Conference in Boston. Suffice it say that it was extraordinarily illuminating. MIT Sloan and Harvard Business School graciously and generously hosted the event, which was kicked off by MIT Sloan’s Dean David C. Schmittlein, who discussed the reasoning behind MIT Sloan’s portfolio of programs as well as the school’s three-fold focus on innovation, action learning, and knowledge creation. He was followed by m...
Filed under: Cisco Systems (CSCO), International Business Machines (IBM), Stocks to Buy
"Technology
stocks are outperforming the broader market and should lead the
next rally," says Elliott
Gue and Yiannis Mostrous. co-editors to Personal Finance newsletter.
Here, they look at three favorite technology sto...
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will be in Manchester today to meet with seniors about the new health care law and its changes to senior health care coverage.
AP - The Obama administration said Sunday it intends
to nearly double the available amount of wireless communications
spectrum over the next 10 ye...
AP - The president of the United States and the
president of Russia enjoyed quite a summer's day on Thursday: Grab
some burgers,...
Still, while the yuan does need to appreciate, critics in the United States should remember that the dollar too is flawed, and that the uneven relationship between the two currencies has often worked to America's advantage.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has thrice declined to tag China as a currency manipulator in his bi...
Pete Souza and the White House Photo Office have done it again! Have a look at a new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from the month of June below, or view it full size over at Flickr.
Filed under: ETF Investing, Financial Crisis
Well, well, well, it seems that the market has taken yet
another bearish turn ... some are even touting that we are in
the midst of a double-dip recession. While others will argue that
we are not in a double-dip recession, one thing is certain in this
market - uncertainty. Don't let the recent dips and dives in the
market scare ...
Your Take: Would You Raise Your Own Food? from personal finance blog
Bargaineering.com.
According to a recent Chronicle article ("Experts Debate Fairness of Criminal-Background Checks on Students") more that 60% of colleges review applicants' criminal records in admissions decisions, but only 38% of those actually have training on how to interpret criminal records.
Some schools take criminal background checks more seriously than others. The University of North Carolina is one such school that, after an on-campus murder in 2008 decided it needed to step up its student safety screenings. Last year, UNC asked 10% of it...
Time.com - Running as an independent in the
Florida...
When the President began pushing for tough reforms to the way Wall Street does business in the months after he came into office, the grip that the biggest banks in the world have held over Congress in past years left many skeptical about their prospects. Today, though, Senate Leader Harry Reid announced that the final vote i...
Through such tactics as loan programs, credit card rebates and gift card giveaways, top retail chains are rolling out promotional strategies, hoping to break consumers out of their anti-spending doldrums.
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Yes, you can keep yelling at yourself for not starting earlier, but that won't get you anywhere, will it? Instead, start volunteering now.
It's true that adcoms would rather see a long history of community service rather than just a short stint, but you can't turn back the clock. You can start now.
Why is community service so important, you ask? B-schools (and all graduate programs, for that matter) are looking for individuals who will be good leaders on the job, in their communities, and as alumni. Your past commitment to a community service activity helps prove to the adcoms that you are a committed, dedicated person.
Not sure where to start? We recently le...
As part of the explosion of Recovery Act projects this summer and as a move towards a clean energy future, the President announces nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to key solar companies. Learn more from the White House fact sheet.
AP - Gen. David Petraeus left open the possibility
of recommending that ...
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There were two major data releases Thursday morning, both of
which are having an impact on the market.
First we have the Labor Department's release of initial unemployment claims data. According to the government, first-time applications for state unemployment fell by 19,000 last week. This is good news because it is the lowest level of claims in six wee...
The federal recommendation comes amid rising concern that the drugs in animals pose a health threat to humans.
When you are sick and have to go to the hospital, you want to know that you’re getting the highest quality care. And if you’re choosing between hospitals, you should be able to make an informed choice and compare the quality of hospitals in your area. That’s where HealthCare.gov comes in.
By visiting HealthCare.gov, you can quickly access the Hospital Compare tool which analyzes and compares data about the quality of care at more than 4,700 hospitals across the country. Simply type in your zip code or city and state to access a wealth of information, incl...
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A federal judge in Boston ruled Thursday that a national law barring gay marriage is unconstitutional because it tramples on Massachusetts' right to define marriage and denies same-sex couples access to certain federal benefits afforded to heterosexual couples.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be joining a group of bipartisan governors today in Washington DC to plead the case for extending federal unemployment benefits and the stimulus provision that provides Medicaid aid to the states, called FMAP.
Coverdell Education Savings Account Tax Break Expiring from
personal finance
blog Bargaineering.com.
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Google (GOOG), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Economic Data
The
new earnings season kicks off when Alcoa Inc. (July 1st marks the official start of the summer schmoozing slow-down: as everyone heads off on vacation, there are far fewer workshops, conferences, and networking events on the calendar until September arrives.
But a few events worth knowing about in July:
- The monthly Mass Innovation Night gathering on July 14th brings together a hand-chosen group of companies — this time focused on energy and sustainability — to show their stuff at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham. The presenters will be talking about energy-efficient timber frame homes, "green" house cleaning, hybrid electric bikes, and more.
Filed under: Analyst Reports, Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Dev (AMD), Best Buy (BBY), Costco Wholesale (COST), Texas Instruments (TXN),
Filed under: Electronic Arts (ERTS), Activision Inc (ATVI), Technology, Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO),
whose competitors in the video-game industry include Activision
Blizzard (
We talk a lot about the need for America to lead the world in green manufacturing, and with good reason: a strong green manufacturing sector will create good, domestic jobs and boost exports, all while helping us reduce carbon emissions and break our dependence on foreign oil.
But it’s not just talk. We’re taking action to re-establish that leadership, and what’s happening today, down in Louisville, Kentucky, is a perfect example of how we’re going to do it.
Vice President Biden was in Louisville today to visit a General Electric facility called Appliance Park, ...
Reporting from Denver - Ronnie Lee Gardner, the convicted double-murderer executed by a firing squad in Utah in the predawn hours Friday, died in a manner that even the state that killed him no longer wants to use.
McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — President
Barack Obama and his team are tantalizingly close to their f...
Time.com - After General Stanley McChrystal's very
public insubordination, Obama recruited his boss, General David
Petraeus, to take over the Afghan war. Can the two men become
part...
The Toledo veterinarian who is overseeing the treatment of the family dog that was allegedly shot by his owners' neighbor said Friday he expects the animal to recover.
Filed under: International Business Machines (IBM), Stocks to Buy
I first wrote
about International Business Machines (IBM)
in February 2009 at a price of $91.51. Shares have meandered near
$129 for the past three months, but just look on that pause as a
decent opportun...
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 15:49 A Kissimmee attorney has been arrested and charged with grand theft in connection with making several unauthorized charges for more than $50,000 on a clienta s credit cards.
Gabriel Pena was convicted of indecency with a child. Resources CLAIM A REWARD Here's how you can report information about a fugitive sex offender on the most wanted list: Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-252-8477. Text the letters DPS, followed by your tip, to 274637 from your cell phone.
Roundup: Joining Yakezie, Before & After Contests, and
Links from personal finance blog
Bargaineering.com.
According to a recent Daily Pennsylvanian article, Penn's 12-week summer courses have proven extremely popular, and not just among Penn students. Following in the footsteps of other top universities like Cornell, the University of Chicago, and Harvard Extension, Penn has opened up their summer session to any student who wishes to attend. There are no admissions essays and no interviews; students need simply to sign up.
Other drawing points to the Penn's summer term include the wide selection of evening courses and the addition of more online-only courses. Last summer there were only three o...
A federal judge on Friday drastically trimmed a $675,000 verdict against a Boston University graduate student who was found liable for illegally downloading and sharing 30 songs online.
Filed under: AutoZone Inc (AZO), Stocks to Buy
If
you're looking for a stock that you can ride higher even if the
market can't sustain a bullish rally, you might want to take a look
at AutoZone, Inc. (AZO).AutoZone has been on a tear since November 2009 -- rising at a 45-degree angle on its chart from $135 to $200. Whenever the overall market has pulled back,...
In Mistakes, Lessons, MBA, and more..., the author, A, reveals his 6 criteria for applying to MBA programs in the aptly named post "Shortlisting schools." The six are in order of importance:
- Intake % of Indian engineers
- Teaching Methodology
- Recruitment
- Culture
- Clubs/extra-curricular
- Curriculum and specialization.
I boil down A's 2-5 to three which I rank as follows...
In fact, Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE ADR: CS) has increased its long-range forecast for gold, arguing in a new report that prices should remain near current levels for at least the next four years.
CS analysts' 2014 target is now $1,300 and ounce, compared to their previous forecast of $1,120. That may not seem like a very brave forecast since gold is already trading at nearly $1,200 an ounce. But it has profound implications for gold miners, because mining ...
While their bills have yet to win a hearing, California Republicans are among those leading the charge on Capitol Hill to dismantle President Barack Obama's crowning achievement.
Fourth of July Roundup from personal finance blog
Bargaineering.com.
Reuters - Florida Governor Charlie Crist holds a
narrow edge over Republican Marco Rubio in a three-way Senate race
dominated by econ...
AP - After achieving notable success in dealing with
the worst economic crisis in decades, major countries are now
strug...
For better or worse, President Obama's health care reform bill is now law. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act represents the most significant transformation of the American health care system since Medicare and Medicaid.
Filed under: Stocks to Buy
Just call it a 'June Swoon' for Becton Dickinson and Co.
(BDX),
as the shares have dropped to about $69.50 from highs above $80
this spring. Even so, the business model, first discussed here
on March 17, 2009 at a price of $65.66, remains preferred in
these circles. Here's why:In FY2010 Bec...
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In September 2009, the President announced that – for the first time in history – the White House would routinely release visitor records. Today, the White House releases visitor records that were created in March 2010. Today’s release also includes several visitor records created prior to September 16, 2009 that were requested by members of the public during May 2010 pursuant to the White House voluntary disclosure policy. This release brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to well over 450,000 records. You can view them all in our Disclosures section.
No...
The Obama administration on Tuesday rolled out an ambitious five-year plan for moving doctors and hospitals to computerized medical records, promising greater safety for patients and lower costs.
For 18 months, former Bay area transit officer Johannes Mehserle maintained a public silence about what led him to shoot unarmed Oscar Grant as he lay face down on an Oakland train platform.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is pursuing transformational solutions to our energy problems. Part of the Department of Energy, ARPA-E is modeled after the famed DARPA program at the Department of Defense that led to the internet, GPS, stealth airplane technology, and many other success stories. At ARPA-E, we are trying to hit clean energy home runs, not just base hits. Our goal is to drive the sort of energy innovation that can help us take the lead in high-tech clean energy manufacturing and export clean energy products to the world.