Investors are digesting the news that CEO Steve Jobs is taking another health-related leave of absence. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics: Business
Steve Jobs Goes On Medical Leave
Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking a medical leave of absence from his company. In a note sent to employees, Jobs said he’ll remain CEO and be involved in major decisions. Chief operating officer Tim Cook will take over Apple’s day-to-day operations. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR [...]
Apple iPad 2, iPhone 5 To Have SGX543 Chip: 1080p And HDMI
Apple iPad 2, iPhone 5 Graphics Chip To be SGX543: Better Graphics, 1080p, HDMI There is more concrete information to the rumors surrounding the new Apple iPad, the iPad 2 and then new iPhone 5. Appleinsider is reporting that new iPad 2 and iPhone 5 will come equipped with… read more View full post on [...]
Chk Plz: Restaurants Try Texting To Speed Service
Some restaurants and bars are trying out a new service that allows customers to communicate with their server via text messaging. The technology is designed to reduce wait times and to increase revenue. But it’s getting some mixed reviews at a bar in Cambridge, Mass. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us View full post [...]
GWS Technologies contract to WindPower
GWS Technologies chose WindPower Innovations as the services and equipment provider for the 1500 acre Colorado Plateau wind project’s first phase. Wind Power’s services will include crane services, construction and maintenance of turbines, etc. for the commercial plant… read more View full post on Tech & Biz – stories: popular
Steve Jobs Taking Medical Leave From Apple
Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs sent a note Monday to employees saying he’s taking a medical leave of absence so he can focus on his health. He says he will continue as CEO and be involved in major decisions but has asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all day-to-day operations. » E-Mail This » [...]
Women Farmers Grow Strong
Women are the largest minority group in agriculture. More than 300,000 women operate farms across the U.S., and the USDA is hoping to settle their discrimination suit this year. Liane Hansen speaks with farmers Carol Keiser-Long and Barbara Armstrong about the role women play in America’s agriculture industry. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us [...]
Even With Stimulus Money, Timber Mill Struggles
The second largest timber mill in Colorado is actually a small mom-and-pop company that almost closed a year ago. Thanks to a $500,000 stimulus grant, it was able to stay open. But they’re still struggling to stay afloat due to the lack of new home construction in recent years. Conrad Wilson of member station KDNK [...]