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Large Numbers of People Claim to be Changing Their Diets in Ways That Would Improve Their Health

added: 11-11-2010

A new Harris Poll finds that large numbers of people claim to be changing the foods and drinks they consume. Many of these changes are in line with the guidance provided by experts, such as eating more fruit, whole grains and vegetables and consuming less soda, white bread and processed food. However the data strongly suggest that many of these replies reflect wishful thinking and public knowledge of what people think they should be doing, rather than actual changes in behavior.

U.S. Technology Companies Cautiously Optimistic about Economic Recovery

added: 11-11-2010

U.S. high-tech manufacturers are cautiously optimistic as they emerge from the recession, but say they’re trying to find new ways to serve an unpredictable global customer base while simultaneously driving down costs, a new survey shows.

This Holiday Season, Travel Industry Rebounds

added: 11-11-2010

Holiday travel – an economic bellweather for the airline and hospitality industry – is projected to increase to near pre-recession levels, according to findings from the annual Maritz® Poll. This year, 28 percent of Americans plan to travel for the holidays, compared to 23 percent in 2009. Further, holiday travelers plan to spend on average $349.00 more than they did last year ($1,203.00 in 2010 compared to $854.00 in 2009) – a 41 percent increase. For the travel industry, this translates to expected revenue growth of $3.85 billion.

New Deloitte Survey Finds Business Travelers Anticipate More Trips in 2011

added: 10-11-2010

Business travelers are anticipating an increase in corporate travel for 2011 - a welcomed boost in customer demand for the hospitality and travel sectors - according to a new survey from Deloitte.

PwC US M&A Outlook: U.S. Oil & Gas Deal Value Increases Nearly 20% in Third Quarter of 2010

added: 10-11-2010

Despite ongoing uncertainties about future business in the Gulf and cautious and uneven equity markets, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the U.S. Oil & Gas sector overcame challenges to surpass 2009 levels in the third quarter of 2010. According to PwC US, the increase in oil and gas deal activity is attributed to companies' ongoing effort to reorder their portfolios, continuing interest by non-U.S. oil companies in shale plays, and the expansion of product lines and markets served by equipment and service companies.

Americans Exposing Answers to Common Security Questions and Identities on Social Networks

added: 10-11-2010

As millions of Americans flock to theaters to see "The Social Network," millions more are exposing their identities and potentially critical financial information on popular social networking sites. According to the 2010 Social Network Fraud survey of 1,013 U.S. adults, conducted via telephone by Harris Interactive® on behalf of ID Analytics this month, more than 24 million Americans age 18 or older leave their social network profiles mostly public.

More Than Two-Thirds of High School Educators Believe Students Are Unprepared for College

added: 10-11-2010

As millions of high school students across the nation returned to classes this fall, the focus for students, administrators, parents, and even employers, has shifted to academic success. The Deloitte 2010 Education Survey reveals that high school educators think students are unprepared for college coursework and they want data to help solve the problem.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index: October 2010

added: 09-11-2010

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in October, after a slight decline in September. The index now stands at 98.1, up from September’s revised figure of 97.3. The index is up over 10 percent from a year ago.

U.S. Employment Situation in October 2010

added: 08-11-2010

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Since December 2009, nonfarm payroll employment has risen by 874,000.

Focus.com Releases 2010 Fourth Quarter Business Index Report

added: 08-11-2010

Focus.com, the leading free online business professional network, released the comprehensive, nationwide Focus Index Report. The survey was issued to Focus.com members and business experts, and solicited their feedback on several issues over the past quarter and heading into 2011, ranging from hiring trends to sales forecast to business challenges, and much more.

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