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- Tips and Tricks to Help Traverse the Execution Gap
 RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—The ability to manage change, a structure that supports execution, employee involvement in decision making, alignment between leader actions and company values and priorities and company-wide coordination and cooperation are the five bridges that enable a company…
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- Study: Among Home Buyers, Satisfaction with Real Estate Companies Increases, while Satisfaction among Home Sellers Decreases Considerably
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—Reflective of the real estate buyers’ market conditions in many regions in the U.S., satisfaction with real estate companies among home buyers has improved from 2009, while satisfaction among home sellers has declined, according to the… 
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- First-Time Home Buyers: Tips to Make Your House a Home
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—After getting the keys to their new homes, many first-time home buyers are excited about finally having the opportunity to personalize and furnish their new house. From coffee tables to lamps to lawnmowers, many previous renters leap
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- Property Taxes 101 – Saving Money and Making Cents of Assessments
 RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—Property owners prepared with research and information can save thousands of dollars on their property taxes. Following the simple steps outlined by Barry Sharpe, President of South Florida-based Property Tax Appeal Group (P-Tag), one can help property…
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- Adapting to Market Realities
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—Adapting to today’s market realities and getting back to basics are some of the best practices real estate professionals are attributing to their success. Here, Richard and Brenda Rose, Owners of Realty Executives Advantage in Bowie,… 
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Weekend & Leisure News
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:58 EDT
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Hotels Try to Win Over Teens
For teenagers on summer vacation with their families, there seems to be a universal goal: Ditching the parents. Hotels and resorts are trying to make that easier by offering souped-up teen programs.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:47 EDT
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Fall in Love, Plug the Island
The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:15:10 EDT
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Do Green Salons Measure Up?
More beauty salons are using products that eschew harsh and toxic chemicals. But can they match traditional salons in price and quality?
| Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:59:45 EDT
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Baraboo, a Circus Birthplace
Clowns, trains and mini-golf are among the attractions of this southwest Wisconsin city, the birthplace of the Ringling Bros. Circus.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:15:39 EDT
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Satisfaction in Cable Lags
In customer-satisfaction surveys, cable companies consistently rate lower than fiber-optic and satellite-video providers.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:33:38 EDT
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Exhibition Bares Painter's Intentions
The heart of "An Eakins Masterpiece Restored: Seeing The Gross Clinic Anew" is the painting itself, brought back to its original intensity and immediacy.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:42:05 EDT
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The Ever-Curious Cellist
From Dvorak to American roots music to Argentine tango, Yo-Yo Ma works both inside and outside the box.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:37:05 EDT
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A Not-So-Odd Musical Couple
The joint performance of Aretha Franklin and Condoleezza Rice could be described as being driven by the political concept of "equal time."
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:29:31 EDT
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Sayuki, Geisha With a Difference
With naturally brown hair and blue eyes, Dr. Fiona Graham is not your average geisha, should such a thing exist.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:31 EDT
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A Taste of Biodynamics
Will Lyons explores the world of biodynamics, which is a sort of extreme form of organic farming, and what it means to winemaking.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:40:01 EDT
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Shanghai's Peace Hotel Reopens
Closed since 2007, a Shanghai landmark is launching a soft opening this week.
| Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:44:50 EDT
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This Sport May Be Dangerous
What if the NFL's cautionary poster inspired other sports to draft their own messages?
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:22:45 EDT
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When the Folks Give You the Business
Parents who set their child up in business risk losing their investment. But for now, many parents see business ownership as a better bet for their kids' future than a graduate degree.
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Sports Page
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT
Baltimore, Orioles, drop, 5-0, decision, to, Toronto, Blue, Jays, on, Wednesday, night - Baltimore Orioles drop 5-0 decision to Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night
TORONTO -- The Baltimore Orioles got the strong outing they've been clamoring for as Jeremy Guthrie contained a Toronto Blue Jays' offense that had engaged in batting practice against Orioles' pitching over the previous two nights.
 
Toronto Blue Jays - Baltimore Orioles - Sport - Baseball - Major League
| Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:11:03 EDT
San, Diego, finally, beats, Los, Angeles, at, Petco, Park - San Diego finally beats Los Angeles at Petco Park
SAN DIEGO -- Jerry Hairston Jr. drove in three runs and five San Diego pitchers retired the final 19 batters, leading the NL West-leading Padres to a 6-1 win over the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
San Diego - California - Los Angeles - United States - Counties
| Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:23:03 EDT
Bryan, brothers, win, in, bid, for, record, 62nd, title - Bryan brothers win in bid for record 62nd title
LOS ANGELES -- Second-seeded Sam Querrey rallied to beat Kevin Anderson 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-0 to open defense of his title at the Farmers Classic on Wednesday night.
Mark Woodforde - Legal - Real Estate - Business - Todd Woodbridge
| Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:16:07 EDT
Pittsburgh, hands, Colorado, eighth, straight, loss - Pittsburgh hands Colorado eighth straight loss
DENVER -- Garrett Jones homered twice and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame an early injury to starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf to beat Colorado 6-2 Wednesday, the Rockies' eighth straight loss.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Troy Tulowitzki - Sports - Clint Barmes - Brad Hawpe
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:48:37 EDT
Family,, friends, mourn, former, NBA, player, Wright, in, Memphis - Family, friends mourn former NBA player Wright in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Relatives and friends of Lorenzen Wright gathered Wednesday and grieved for the former NBA player who has been missing for 10 days, as police investigated the discovery of a man's body outside of Memphis.
National Basketball Association - NBA - Sport - Lorenzen Wright - Memphis Grizzlies
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:43:31 EDT
Dodgers, get, speedy, outfielder, Podsednik, from, Royals - Dodgers get speedy outfielder Podsednik from Royals
SAN DIEGO -- The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Kansas City Royals for a pair of minor leaguers Wednesday night, trying to replenish their outfield and boost their chances in the NL West.
Los Angeles Dodgers - Scott Podsednik - Kansas City Royals - sport - MLB
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:58:11 EDT
Pujols, comes, through, for, St., Louis, in, 13th, inning - Pujols comes through for St. Louis in 13th inning
NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 13th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals survived a frantic comeback to beat the New York Mets 8-7 on Wednesday night.
United States - Missouri - Metro Areas - Albert Pujols - Saint Louis Metro
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:58:11 EDT
Pujols, comes, through, for, St., Louis, in, 13th, inning - Featured Advertiser
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:48:31 EDT
Jets, sign, veteran, QB, Brunell, to, two-year, deal - Jets sign veteran QB Brunell to two-year deal
NEW YORK -- The Jets signed veteran quarterback Mark Brunell, who backed up Drew Brees last season for the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints, to a two-year contract Wednesday.
NFL - New York Jets - Mark Brunell - Sports - Football
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:19 EDT
Boston, sweeps, Los, Angeles, on, Scutaro's, grand-slam - Boston sweeps Los Angeles on Scutaro's grand-slam
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a 10-game West Coast road trip with a 7-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, sweeping the three-game series.
Grand slam - Sports - Los Angeles - United States - Strikeout
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Technology News
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:20:16 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, July 29, 2010
Amazon readies a new, cheaper Kindle ... Dell moves into small-business security ... Goldman bans naughty words in e-mails ... and, I'm grumpy - it must be Thursday! Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:38:02 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, July 28, 2010
Google develops a FaceBook rival. Signs a new Kindle is on the way. Twitter as an economic indicator.
| Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:22:17 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, July 28, 2010
Google seeks online games and may be preparing a Facebook challenge ... Apple's new iMacs are here and RIM's new Blackberry isn't far behind ... and new dongles for the iPhone leave our reviewer underwhelmed. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:38:01 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, July 27, 2010
The highest-paid CEOs of the decade. The FCC launches a consumer website. Intel's developed a fast experimental chip. REALLY fast.
| Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:20:57 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, July 27, 2010
Oracle's Ellison is the past decade's pay king ... smartphone jailbreaking is legal ... Google unveils apps for government ... and the EU is now probing IBM. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:07:01 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, July 26, 2010
Unapproved applications and network switching ARE allowed for cellphones. A flat panel maker can't keep up with Apple orders. Ford turns to FaceBook to market the new Explorer.
| Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:18:55 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, July 26, 2010
Apple hears static after dropping South Korea from next iPhone 4 launch list ... Google misses a deadline ... Disney looks to expand in social gaming ... and Wal-Mart's RFIDs irk some privacy advocates. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:40:50 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, July 23, 2010
Verizon Wireless outpaces AT&T. Touring apps for ther Alps. Dell settles charges.
| Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:20:42 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Early Edition, July 23, 2010
Earnings from Amazon, Microsoft and SanDisk fail to impress investors ... Dell agrees to a fat fine ... the Wylie digital deal with Amazon irks some investors ... and, computer fixes online. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.
| Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:44:02 EST
News - WSJ Tech Briefing Late Edition, July 22, 2010
Intel urges congress to be flexible on privacy legislation. IBM rolls out new mainframe computers. Finding fixes for your computer from afar.
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