University of Houston - Member News
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Report: Texas NFL teams score big on bottom lineThough the team slipped behind the richest franchises in the National Football League, the Houston Texans are still reaping huge rewards for owner Bob McNair, according to this year’s financial ranking of NFL teams by Forbes magazine.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Report: Texas NFL teams score big on bottom lineThough the team slipped behind the richest franchises in the National Football League, the Houston Texans are still reaping huge rewards for owner Bob McNair, according to this year’s financial ranking of NFL teams by Forbes magazine.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Private campgrounds and RV resorts cater to Ike evacueesHurricane Ike evacuees may find comfort in the fact that some private campgrounds and RV resorts are offering discounted rates to Hurricane Ike evacuees, the Texas Association of Campground Owners said Thursday.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Private campgrounds and RV resorts cater to Ike evacueesHurricane Ike evacuees may find comfort in the fact that some private campgrounds and RV resorts are offering discounted rates to Hurricane Ike evacuees, the Texas Association of Campground Owners said Thursday.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Texas hospitals continue to reap benefits of tort reform, study showsFive years after the Texas Legislature passed major medical liability tort reform, a new study released by the Texas Hospital Association shows the state’s hospitals continue to see their liability costs drop, allowing them to reinvest those savings.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Texas hospitals continue to reap benefits of tort reform, study showsFive years after the Texas Legislature passed major medical liability tort reform, a new study released by the Texas Hospital Association shows the state’s hospitals continue to see their liability costs drop, allowing them to reinvest those savings.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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New AT&T virtual help desk targets small businessesAT&T Inc. has created a round-the-clock technology help desk targeting small businesses. (T)...read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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New AT&T virtual help desk targets small businessesAT&T Inc. has created a round-the-clock technology help desk targeting small businesses. (T)...read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Study: Most U.S. banks not yet compliant with identity theft rulesLess than one-third of U.S. banks will be fully compliant with the U.S. government’s identity theft prevention rules by the Nov. 1 deadline, according to a new study.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Study: Most U.S. banks not yet compliant with identity theft rulesLess than one-third of U.S. banks will be fully compliant with the U.S. government’s identity theft prevention rules by the Nov. 1 deadline, according to a new study.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Are Americans prepared for another terrorist attack?A new national survey on homeland security preparedness shows that a majority -- 81 percent -- of Americans admit the threat of a “dirty bomb” is serious, yet less than a third of them feel prepared for a terrorist attack.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Are Americans prepared for another terrorist attack?A new national survey on homeland security preparedness shows that a majority -- 81 percent -- of Americans admit the threat of a “dirty bomb” is serious, yet less than a third of them feel prepared for a terrorist attack.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Whole Foods looks to connect with customers onlineSeeking to strengthen its relationship with customers amid recent corporate setbacks, Whole Foods Markets Inc. today launched a revamped and more interactive Web site offering recipes, videos of cooking demonstrations and its Whole Story Blog that enables users to talk to one another about everything from food safety to prices.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Whole Foods looks to connect with customers onlineSeeking to strengthen its relationship with customers amid recent corporate setbacks, Whole Foods Markets Inc. today launched a revamped and more interactive Web site offering recipes, videos of cooking demonstrations and its Whole Story Blog that enables users to talk to one another about everything from food safety to prices.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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NCsoft moving U.S. base to SeattleGaming publisher NCsoft Corp. is moving its U.S. operations to a new base in Seattle.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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NCsoft moving U.S. base to SeattleGaming publisher NCsoft Corp. is moving its U.S. operations to a new base in Seattle.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Austin prepares for IkeThe Austin area is preparing to house hundreds or perhaps thousands of Hurricane Ike evacuees from the Texas coast.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Austin prepares for IkeThe Austin area is preparing to house hundreds or perhaps thousands of Hurricane Ike evacuees from the Texas coast.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Southwest, American expect travel disruptions from Hurricane IkeSouthwest Airlines Co. and American Airlines said Wednesday that they were watching Hurricane Ike closely and offering passengers the opportunity to change their travel plans.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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Southwest, American expect travel disruptions from Hurricane IkeSouthwest Airlines Co. and American Airlines said Wednesday that they were watching Hurricane Ike closely and offering passengers the opportunity to change their travel plans.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/11/2008
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FAA to implement 13 new safety guidelinesWhile the U.S. airline industry continues to maintain one of the highest levels of safety worldwide, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Wednesday that even with success there’s room for improvement.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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FAA to implement 13 new safety guidelinesWhile the U.S. airline industry continues to maintain one of the highest levels of safety worldwide, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Wednesday that even with success there’s room for improvement.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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HC&B Healthcare Communications expands to LondonSeven years after it launched as a multifocus advertising agency, HC&B Healthcare Communications has zeroed in on the medical industry across the United States and is looking to capture that sector’s growth in Great Britain.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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HC&B Healthcare Communications expands to LondonSeven years after it launched as a multifocus advertising agency, HC&B Healthcare Communications has zeroed in on the medical industry across the United States and is looking to capture that sector’s growth in Great Britain.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Out & Equal event brings workers from around the world to AustinAbout 2,400 professionals from around the United States and several foreign countries are in Austin this week for the Out & Equal Summit, a conference on workplace equality for homosexual employees.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Out & Equal event brings workers from around the world to AustinAbout 2,400 professionals from around the United States and several foreign countries are in Austin this week for the Out & Equal Summit, a conference on workplace equality for homosexual employees.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Study: UT athletics brings $173 million in visitor spending to Austin economyUniversity of Texas football is perhaps as much a part of Austin culture as barbecue and Willie Nelson. So it’s little wonder that UT athletics, led by the football program, is expected to pump about $173 million in visitor spending into the local economy this academic year.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Study: UT athletics brings $173 million in visitor spending to Austin economyUniversity of Texas football is perhaps as much a part of Austin culture as barbecue and Willie Nelson. So it’s little wonder that UT athletics, led by the football program, is expected to pump about $173 million in visitor spending into the local economy this academic year.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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C3 Presents gives $2.5 million for upgrades to Zilker ParkThe group that puts on the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is donating $2.5 million to fund improvements at Zilker Park.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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C3 Presents gives $2.5 million for upgrades to Zilker ParkThe group that puts on the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is donating $2.5 million to fund improvements at Zilker Park.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Waste Management donates $275,000 to nonprofit Youth InteractiveYouth Interactive, a local nonprofit promoting an active lifestyle to area young people and their families, has received a $275,000 donation from Houston-based Waste Management Inc.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Waste Management donates $275,000 to nonprofit Youth InteractiveYouth Interactive, a local nonprofit promoting an active lifestyle to area young people and their families, has received a $275,000 donation from Houston-based Waste Management Inc.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Semiconductor billings, bookings in Q2 down about 30%Semiconductor trade group SEMI reported late Tuesday that worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings reached $7.83 billion in the second quarter, 26 percent less than the first quarter of 2008 and 29 percent less than the same quarter a year ago.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Semiconductor billings, bookings in Q2 down about 30%Semiconductor trade group SEMI reported late Tuesday that worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings reached $7.83 billion in the second quarter, 26 percent less than the first quarter of 2008 and 29 percent less than the same quarter a year ago.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/10/2008
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Unable to secure funding, Itzbig shuts downJob search company Itzbig Inc. closed its doors for good last week.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Unable to secure funding, Itzbig shuts downJob search company Itzbig Inc. closed its doors for good last week.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Work wraps on Tuscany 7 and 8 industrial buildingsTwo new industrial buildings are adding more than 160,000 square feet of space to the Northeast Austin submarket.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Work wraps on Tuscany 7 and 8 industrial buildingsTwo new industrial buildings are adding more than 160,000 square feet of space to the Northeast Austin submarket.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Survey: Americans stressed about moneyAmericans in today’s economy are wary of the present but optimistic about the future, new research shows.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Survey: Americans stressed about moneyAmericans in today’s economy are wary of the present but optimistic about the future, new research shows.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Judge throws out ruling against SOSThe Save Our Springs Alliance scored a victory Monday when Travis County Judge Margaret Cooper voided a previous judgment against the environmental nonprofit.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Judge throws out ruling against SOSThe Save Our Springs Alliance scored a victory Monday when Travis County Judge Margaret Cooper voided a previous judgment against the environmental nonprofit.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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ESLX bought by XtremeEDA Corp.Canadian firm XtremeEDA Corp. has acquired Austin electronic design company ESLX Inc.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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ESLX bought by XtremeEDA Corp.Canadian firm XtremeEDA Corp. has acquired Austin electronic design company ESLX Inc.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Aanstoos resigns from Taylor ChamberJim Aanstoos has resigned his position as the president of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce after just 11 months on the job.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Aanstoos resigns from Taylor ChamberJim Aanstoos has resigned his position as the president of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce after just 11 months on the job.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Texas settles case against Abbott Labs for $28 millionThe Texas Attorney General’s office has reached a $28 million civil settlement with Abbott Laboratories Inc. over charges that the drug maker falsely reported pharmaceutical prices to Texas and federal Medicaid programs.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Texas settles case against Abbott Labs for $28 millionThe Texas Attorney General’s office has reached a $28 million civil settlement with Abbott Laboratories Inc. over charges that the drug maker falsely reported pharmaceutical prices to Texas and federal Medicaid programs.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Texas insurers bracing for IkeInsurance companies operating in Texas are keeping a wary eye on Hurricane Ike, which now appears to heading for the state’s southeastern coastline.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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Texas insurers bracing for IkeInsurance companies operating in Texas are keeping a wary eye on Hurricane Ike, which now appears to heading for the state’s southeastern coastline.read more
from Steve Buell on 09/09/2008
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