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Reinvent Mobile Conducts Milestone "Track the Yack" Audit; Eavesdrops on Thousands of Online User Conversations (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) A new cyber "eavesdropping" program to "Track the Yack" among mobile computer users has analyzed thousands of conversations, comments and opinions in online discussions groups to gain revealing insights into the sentiments and preferences of today's diverse digital user base worldwide. 2008 year in review: Big news, small news and in between (The Cleveland Plain Dealer) JANUARYPDBossuJan. 1: Former Benedictine High School coach Augie Bossu, who led football and baseball teams at the school from 1953-2006, dies at 91. The FBI resumes its search for the mysterious "D.B. Cooper" who hijacked an airliner in 1971,... NBA Superstars Turn to Social Media Marketing for All-Star Game Votes (Mashable) Since the NBA allows its fans to vote for all-stars online , and making the starting lineup leads to more exposure and bonus money for players, it's not too surprising that some athletes are turning to the Web to get more votes. Last year, the Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh kicked off the trend by posting a hilarious video asking for votes on YouTube, and ultimately found himself as a starter ... Micro-blogging riding the Twitter wave (Independent Online) Micro-blogging service Twitter is gaining 5 000 to 10 000 new accounts a day and most of its users have joined this year, according to a study. 5,000-10,000 new Twitter accounts a day: study (AFP via Yahoo! News) Micro-blogging service Twitter is gaining 5,000 to 10,000 new accounts a day and most of its users have joined this year, according to a study released on Tuesday. Weather makes employers make payroll decisions (South Sound Business Examiner) It's what some are calling the storm of the decade and it seems out of place in the Puget Sound. Unfortunately, the storm is here and businesses are having to make unfamiliar payroll decisions.For example, should employees who can't leave their houses due to the snow be docked a day's pay? Must the employer treat salaried and hourly employees differently? Are employees allowed to make up work ... State diciplines health care professionals (South Sound Business Examiner) The state Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications or registrations of health care providers in Washington. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states. In Lewis County, the state summarily suspended the license of pharmacist Alvin Fitzgerald. His license to practice pharmacy ... Gregoire: proposed budget will close deficit without raising taxes (South Sound Business Examiner) Gov. Chris Gregoire today proposed her 2009–11 state budget, closing a projected $5.7 billion shortfall through a combination of program reductions, suspension of salary increases for state employees, teachers and care workers, pension changes, increased federal contributions and the use of the state's rainy day fund. "Now is not the time to be raising taxes on our residents and businesses," ... Chamber After-Hours cancelled (South Sound Business Examiner) Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce has cancelled this evening's scheduled Business After Hours event planned for Willow Gardens Retirement Living in Puyallup due to inclement weather and driving conditions.This Chamber office is also closed today for the same reason. ... U. of Phoenix Taps Startup for Creative (AdWeek) BOSTON Nine months after its formation, Pereira & O'Dell has added lead creative agency status on the University of Phoenix account following a review.
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