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  • Increased Smartphone Sales Good for Business, Bad for U.S. Drivers

    Increased Smartphone Sales Good for Business, Bad for U.S. Drivers

    Electronics industry analysts at International Data Corporation (IDC) are reporting that shipments of smartphones are set to increase by 23% in 2014, reaching a total of 1.2 billion smartphones shipped worldwide. By 2018, the firm estimates, shipments of these portable computers is on track to double within many developing regions of the world, places like […]

    June 3, 2014
  • Walgreens May Move Headquarters to Chicago, Several Obstacles Rise

    Walgreens May Move Headquarters to Chicago, Several Obstacles Rise

    Walgreen Co. is under pressure from shareholders to move its headquarters from the Deerfield, Illinois to Europe, but while its certain that the company will move, it’s hoping to stay in the country by possibly moving to a new facility in Chicago. Walgreen is the largest employer in Deerfield, an affluent community 25 miles north […]

    June 3, 2014
  • Tour de Cure Breaks Fundraising Record

    Tour de Cure Breaks Fundraising Record

    According to preliminary tallies, the bike riding fundraiser benefitting the American Diabetes Association the Tour de Cure is expected to raise a record shattering $1.5 million. The idea behind the event is not just to raise money for the American Diabetes Association, but to also raise awareness for the 26 million Americans currently suffering from […]

    June 3, 2014
  • Guntersville Dentists Treat Uninsured Patients Free of Charge

    Guntersville Dentists Treat Uninsured Patients Free of Charge

    Total Dental Care sponsored a free day of dental care on on May 16 in Guntersville, AL. “Dr. Chris Harper offered the service to those who would otherwise be unable to afford the care,” 48 WAFF reports. “He ended up seeing 85 patients and doing over $18,000 in free dentistry. He called the event a […]

    June 3, 2014
  • Tesla to Appeal $89,000 Fine Over Workplace Safety Violation

    Tesla to Appeal $89,000 Fine Over Workplace Safety Violation

    State workplace safety officials have fined electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors a whopping $89,000 in regards to violationsrelated to an incident from last year where three workers were injured, which the company plans to appeal. According to a report from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA), Tesla failed to make sure that a low-pressure […]

    May 28, 2014
  • Madison Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Resident with Merchant of the Month Award

    Madison Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Resident with Merchant of the Month Award

    According to New Jersey Hills, the Madison Chamber of Commerce has decided to award Craig Erezuma, a Madison resident, community volunteer, and business professional with Madison’s “Merchant of the Month” award. Erezuma is the owner of local business Erezuma Architect, and has been a resident of Madison for the past 23 years. Chamber of Commerce […]

    May 27, 2014
  • Stock Market Takes a Tumble, Amazon Shares Fall Sharply

    Stock Market Takes a Tumble, Amazon Shares Fall Sharply

    Last week’s stock numbers were less than impressive for Amazon and technology companies across the market. Amazon, the largest shopping store in the world, fell $33.32, or 10%, down to $303.83 per share, while tech stocks continued their two-month downward spiral of selling. The reason for these drop-offs? As the AP reports, experts blame the […]

    May 22, 2014
  • Live updates from the Madison County superintendent forum

    Live updates from the Madison County superintendent forum

    The incumbents for Madison County superintendent came to stage for addressing the queries pertaining to their experience, qualifications, and educational philosophy. The candidates who took a part in the questions and answers session were Buckhorn High School lead AP math teacher Matt Massey, David Copeland and Sparkman Middle School principal Ronnie Blair. It goes without […]

    April 18, 2014
  • St. Elizabeth Medical Center Honors Volunteers

    St. Elizabeth Medical Center Honors Volunteers

    Patricia Fletcher of Washington Mills has been declared as volunteer of the year. St. Elizabeth Medical Center made this announcement on Friday. Besides, there were 47 other people who had been rewarded for their untiring volunteer services of 100 to 46,000 hours. It is said that Helen Kennerknecht of New Hartford got St. Elizabeth Guild’s […]

    April 18, 2014
  • THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Original Cast Recording Now Available On iTunes

    THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Original Cast Recording Now Available On iTunes

    The full casting recording of The Bridges of Madison County is now available at iTunes. It is said that this stunning and heart-beating musical features show stars Steven Pasquale and four times Tony award nominee Kelli O’Hara. Besides, the rapturous duet “One Second and A Million Miles” has been showcased along with Falling into You, […]

    April 18, 2014
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