Software Group Targets Small Business (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News)
Michael Gaertner worried he could lose his company. A group called the Business Software Alliance had written him to claim that his 10-person architectural firm in Galveston, Texas, was using unlicensed software. The letter demanded $67,000 _ most of one year's profit _ or else the BSA would seek more in court. "It just scared the hell out of me," Gaertner said. An analysis ......more...RLC alumnus Brad Gesell receives award (The Southern Illinoisan)
INA - An education received close to home helped the 2007 Rend Lake College Foundation Alumnus of the Year build a business that allowed him to stay close to home....more... Hammond Daily Star Online - Business (Hammond Daily Star)
The Hammond Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday Charlotte Lenoir as its new executive director. Also, the Amite Chamber of Commerce announced Heather Williams-Cavaretta will officially become the Amite Chamber of Commerce president elect in January,...more... Small business in cross hairs of software industry group's aggressive piracy crackdown (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Online games meet social networks Associated Press Gabe Zicherman, CEO of "rmbr" isays his program will make a video game out of tagging and sharing digital photos...more... Small business in cross hairs of software industry group's aggressive piracy crackdown (The Globe and Mail)
Of the $13-million the Business Software Alliance reaped in settlements with North American companies last year, almost 90% came from small businesses ...more... Workers and students of all ages turning to online degrees (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
About 3.5 million students were enrolled in at least one online college course in 2006, more than double the number in 2002. More than two-thirds of colleges and universities offer online courses....more... Software group targets small business (The State)
Michael Gaertner worried he could lose his company. A group called the Business Software Alliance had written him to claim that his 10-person architectural firm in Galveston, Texas, was using unlicensed software. The letter demanded $67,000 - most of one year's profit - or else the BSA would seek more in court. "It just scared the hell out of me," Gaertner said. An analysis by The Associated ......more... BUSINESS BRIEFS (The Pueblo Chieftain)
PEOPLE The Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center has added four new staff members. Karin Larkin has been hired to be the new curator of visual arts. Her background includes a doctorate degree in philosophy with a concentration on anthropology and material culture studies from the University of Colorado in Boulder as well as more than 12 years of experience in museums throughout the ......more... Psychology Degrees Through Online Education (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 40 percent of psychologists are self-employed, with clinical psychologists earning anywhere from $50,000 to over $100,000. The average salary for a psychology professor was $82, 554 for the academic year of 2005-2006, according to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources....more... |