Archive for April, 2009



Strauss says core values helped his business bloom - San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription)

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 7:04 am
Strauss says core values helped his business bloom
San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription), CA
Pro-Flowers, now located in Sorrento Valley, survived the initial Internet bubble burst at the start of the decade, and has gone on to thrive ever since. “We basically generate more profit in this space than both 800-FLOWERS and FTD combined,” he said,

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IBM to offer financing for clients awaiting stimulus - Reuters

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 7:04 am
IBM to offer financing for clients awaiting stimulus
Reuters
"A lot of the government funding won't get to our clients until 2010 or later," said Richard Dicks, general manager of IBM Global Financing's North America business. "This is a way to, if you will, jump-start those investments and jump-start the
IBM's dynamic infrastructure taking shapeRegister
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PPA Slams Minnesota Order to Block Poker Websites - CardPlayer.com

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 7:04 am

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PPA Slams Minnesota Order to Block Poker Websites
CardPlayer.com, NV
The Minnesota Star-Tribune reported today that state officials have notified 11 national and regional Internet service providers and told them to block access to nearly 200 online gaming sites for all Minnesota-based computers.
Minnesota Seeks to Block Internet Gambling SitesPoker News Daily
Minnesota calls for 200-site net gambling blockageRegister
11 ISPs in Minnesota ordered to block online gambling on the lame Ecommerce Journal
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Business Highlights - Forbes

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 6:04 am
Business Highlights
Forbes, NY
The company also moved further toward shedding the beleaguered Internet unit AOL, while suggesting that its Time Inc. magazine business may go some day. Chief Executive Jeffrey Bewkes said Time Warner's future will focus more on the global expansion of
AP Business NewsBrief at 1:58 pm EDTInsurance News Net (press release)
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‘Credit Crunch Friendly' Business Email Service by Star - Dedicated Server Directory

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 6:04 am
‘Credit Crunch Friendly' Business Email Service by Star
Dedicated Server Directory, London
As Star data centres are integrated into the NetStarIP MPLS network, Star can provide a level of customer service beyond similar providers and can include the management of any Internet and wide area connections within an industry leading service level

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How AOL Can Show Its Face In Public - Forbes

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 5:04 am

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How AOL Can Show Its Face In Public
Forbes, NY
Once a juggernaut Internet service provider and digital media business, AOL has struggled in recent years to adapt its business model from selling subscriptions for Web access to selling advertisements next to Web content. In its new ad-based business,
Video: Time Warner Tops Estimates - BloombergBloomberg
Time Warner Q1 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha
Time Warner anticipates possible spinoff of AOLTotal Telecom
BroadbandReports.com - Seeking Alpha
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Rocker Madonna, Twilight's Robert Pattinson noted among online … - Vancouver Sun

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 4:04 am

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Rocker Madonna, Twilight's Robert Pattinson noted among online
Vancouver Sun,  Canada
The couple are mixing pleasure with business. Montag is shooting a music video in Mexico. Pratt and Montag will star in I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here during the summer television season, then take a real honeymoon when the show is finished.
Connecticut BBB Warns Against Swine Flu ScamsPRLog.Org (press release)
Beware of online swine-flu scamsTMCnet
BBB warns of swine flu scamsDestin Log
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Qwest Communications International Inc. Q1 2009 Earnings Call … - Seeking Alpha

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 4:04 am

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Qwest Communications International Inc. Q1 2009 Earnings Call
Seeking Alpha, NY
Getting to the details, I will start with business market segment on slide nine. We reported annual revenue growth of 3% this quarter and continue to outperform industry levels. In the quarter, business markets revenues declined 3% sequentially due to
Qwest Reports First Quarter 2009 ResultsTMC Net
Qwest Adds Customers, Profits In First QuarterInformationWeek
Qwest profit beats expectations but revenue fallsAlibaba News Channel
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Panda Cloud Antivirus hits Internet for free - USA Today

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 3:04 am

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Panda Cloud Antivirus hits Internet for free
USA Today
He figures Panda has a head start over larger rivals. Still, the service must build a track record. McKeay wonders if Panda's cloud protection will work well for PC users with slower Internet connections and if Panda is truly prepared to expand rapidly
Panda spots market for free AV scan serviceComputer Business Review
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Starent Networks (STAR) 3G Player with 4G Potential - Forex Hound

Thursday 30 April 2009 @ 3:04 am

Forex Hound
Starent Networks (STAR) 3G Player with 4G Potential
Forex Hound, NY
We'll look at some metrics from their last earnings report and than an Investors Business Daily story from February is at the bottom of the post. Full earnings report here - some snippets below; via Reuters Starent Networks (STAR), which helps mobile
Starnet Networks (STAR) 3G Player with 4G PotentialistockAnalyst.com (press release)
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