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Top Japan Web Site Rankings for June 2008

added: 31-08-2008

comScore, Inc. released its June 2008 rankings of the largest and fastest-growing Internet properties and site categories in Japan, based on data from the comScore World Metrix audience measurement service. The summer season prompted gains to health, career, and leisure sites, while the anticipated release of the Apple iPhone 3G generated increased activity in the technology news sector.

Social Networking and the Workplace

added: 31-08-2008

Gone are the days when people turned up for work purely to work. In today's ever increasing flood of online attractions and enticements, coupled with the social networking phenomenon reaching epidemic proportions, it is no wonder employers and IT personnel are grappling with what to do.

Small Businesses Dissatisfied With Credit Card Processors

added: 30-08-2008

A new survey shows small businesses are dissatisfied with their credit card processing arrangements. Transparent Financial Services (TransFS)released the results of a survey that indicates many small businesses have little trust or loyalty to their credit card processor (also known as a merchant account provider).

Current Consumer Habits are Not Based on Price Alone

added: 30-08-2008

A new Rabobank "Food Retail" report finds consumer preferences are driven to 'extremes.' However, increased food prices could increase consumers' price sensitivity.

California's Tobacco Control Program Has Saved Billions in Medical Costs

added: 30-08-2008

A new scientific study finds that California's state tobacco control program saved $86 billion (in 2004 dollars) in personal health care costs in its first 15 years and provides important new evidence for states to increase spending on tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

Groundbreaking Research Profiles Women Business Owners

added: 30-08-2008

A two year study, commissioned by Jane Out of the Box, a research-based online resource community for female entrepreneurs, shows that all women business owners, though highly dynamic individuals, can be categorized as one of five types. The distinction between the categories, says the study, is based on women's choices in balancing personal and professional needs.

Russia Has Fastest Growing Internet Population in Europe

added: 30-08-2008

comScore, Inc. released the results of a study of the online behavior of European Internet audiences based on data from the comScore World Metrix audience measurement service, showing Russia as the fastest-growing Internet population on the continent.

Economic Sentiment Continues to Decline in Both the EU and the Euro Area in August 2008

added: 29-08-2008

In August, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) declined further in both the EU and the euro area. It fell by 1.9 points in the EU and by 0.7 of a point in the euro area, to 86.9 and 88.8 respectively. In the EU, the ESI reached its lowest level since December 1993.

Euro Area Unemployment Stable At 7.3% in July 2008

added: 29-08-2008

The euro area (EA15) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 7.3% in July 2008, unchanged compared with June. It was 7.4% in July 2007. The EU27 unemployment rate was 6.8% in July 2008, unchanged compared with June. It was 7.1% in July 2007.

Taiwan Bicycle Exports Soar in North America

added: 29-08-2008

Taiwan, a major player in the global bicycle industry, has recorded strong export growth in North America during the first half of this year.

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