Daily Archives: July 14, 2012
CAW holds contest to name possible merged union
A contest in Windsor, Ont., aims to find a new name for the Canadian Auto Workers if the union merges with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada. Continue reading
Celebrity real estate: Mariah’s estate, Peyton’s place
This week in celebrity real estate Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon have just rented a Hamptons estate for the summer, and Peyton Manning picked up a new place in Colorado. Continue reading
Ask smart questions when interviewing for a job
A job interview is a two-way street.The employer asks questions to determine if the interviewee is an ideal fit for the job, and the smart candidate uses the interview to assess how he or she would fit in. Continue reading
Write ‘em off: Countries with no income taxes
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin: The only things certain in life are death and taxes. And sure enough, millions around the world file taxes every year. Continue reading
Sandusky saga shows danger of larger-than-life boss
A scathing report on Penn State’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal offers insight into what can happen when a boss has a lot of power and little tolerance for dissent. Continue reading
Consumers sour further on the economy
U.S. consumer sentiment cooled again in early July to its lowest level in seven months as Americans took a dim view of their finances and job prospects, a survey released on Friday showed. Continue reading
Stampede saps customers from some businesses
Stampede week always gives Calgary’s overall economy a huge boost, but for some local businesses the annual whoop-up actually has the opposite effect. Continue reading
5 trading losses that cost billions
JPMorgan Chase’s $5.8-billion loss is only the latest example of a financial institution or hedge fund taking a huge hit after a trading blunder. Continue reading
Deadly scaffold collapse leads to $340K in penalties
A construction company in Ontario and its owner have been fined $342,500 in connection with the deaths of four workers who fell 13 storeys after a scaffold collapsed three years ago. Continue reading
China reports slowest growth in 3 years
China’s economy grew at its weakest pace in years, the government reported Friday. By NBC News’ Ed Flanagan. Continue reading
