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Support to Agriculture at Historic Lows, OECD says

added: 22-09-2011

Government support to agriculture in OECD countries fell to 18% of total farm receipts in 2010, a record low linked to high commodity prices, according to a new OECD report.

U.S. Solar Outpaces Global Market: Industry Grows 69 Percent Year-Over-Year as Prices Drop

added: 22-09-2011

The U.S. solar energy market continued its rapid growth during the second quarter of 2011, according to the latest release of GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)'s quarterly U.S. Solar Market Insight report.

dealnews Unveils its 2011 Black Friday Predictions Report

added: 22-09-2011

With only 65 days left until Black Friday, dealnews.com, the premier year-round resource for the best deals on consumer electronics, gadgets, computers, apparel, and more, released its 2011 Black Friday Predictions report, which is intended to help consumers get the deal of a lifetime by shopping online this holiday season. High-end products such as tablets, HDTVs, laptops, eBook readers and select Apple products can be purchased for less than $250, while many more desirable items, such as Blu-ray players, tech accessories and apparel are expected to be priced up to 50 percent off.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France on July 2011

added: 22-09-2011

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France declined 0.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.1 percent in July.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index®(LEI) for China in June 2011

added: 22-09-2011

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index®(LEI) for China increased 0.6 percent in July to 158.6 (2004 = 100), following a 0.9 percent increase in June and a 0.4 percent increase in May. Four of the six components contributed positively to the index in July.

Gender Equality: The Right and Smart Thing to Do – World Bank report

added: 21-09-2011

Gender equality matters in its own right, but is also smart economics: Countries that create better opportunities and conditions for women and girls can raise productivity, improve outcomes for children, make institutions more representative, and advance development prospects for all, says a new World Bank flagship report.

Facebook Dominant Social Network for SMBs

added: 21-09-2011

When it comes to online marketing, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have their work cut out for them. Time- and money-strapped, SMB marketers often receive light budgets and minimal staff to help them promote their business and generate leads across a variety of formats ranging from social media to search marketing.

Asian Companies are More Visionary Than US Counterparts, International Research Shows

added: 21-09-2011

A global study on visionary organizations conducted by consultancy firm &samhoud shows that American organizations fall behind in creating an inspiring vision, and in the implementation of that vision throughout all layers of the organization, compared to their Asian counterparts. Organizations in fast-growing Asian economies, especially, demonstrate a tendency to fully embrace their company vision. Asian managers indicate that the effects of a vision-based organization include a clarity of targets, the growth of customer satisfaction and creativity, and a greater focus on performance.

New Survey: Beneficiaries, Boomers Remain Confused by Medicare

added: 21-09-2011

National Council on Aging (NCOA) and UnitedHealthcare reveal that a large percentage of baby boomers and seniors ages 65 and over do not understand Medicare and are unaware of important recent or impending changes to the program.

2011 Holiday Hiring Forecast Best in Last 4 Seasons

added: 21-09-2011

Hourly hiring managers foresee a steady increase in holiday, seasonal hires this year over the last three seasons, edging ever closer to pre-recessionary hiring levels – but not all the way back – according to a fourth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, hourly job experts.

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