Local companies offer incentives to attract technology talent Chicago’s technology hiring is so harried and competitive, companies are dangling incentives to would-be employees ranging from free fully loaded computers to an expenses-paid workweek stay at a Michigan beach house, to Lollapalooza-themed parties celebrating client successes.It’s all about creating a fun, engaged, inspiring and appreciative work [...]

Pubs and clubs preparing for another holiday boost PUBS, clubs and restaurants enjoyed a roaring trade during the bank holiday weekend. Read more on North-West Evening Mail Jobless claims in Louisiana drop on short week BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – First-time claims for jobless benefits for the newly unemployed dropped sharply last week in Louisiana. [...]

Ombudsman criticises EC’s misleading information to air passengers during volcanic ash crisis European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has criticised the misleading information given to air passengers by the European Commission during the volcanic ash crisis in 2010. Read more on Malta Today US Airways Congratulates C.A. Howlett on U.S. Chamber of Commerce Award TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESSWIRE)– [...]

Rick Seaney of FareCompare on navigating the airfare search sites for the best deals on tickets. ABC News: Travel

Girls empowered through power tools EXETER — Even an exciting project can be a tough sell to adolescent girls, especially if it impinges on their free time. Read more on Portsmouth Herald ‘Survivor’ postgame: Julie says ‘You can’t put a price tag on faith’ New “Survivor” jury member Julie talks about how Matt’s spiritual journey [...]

3 Utah County teachers receive Huntsman education awards Three Utah County teachers got a big surprise in school assemblies on Thursday — they learned they’re recipients of Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education. Read more on Provo Daily Herald Melrose girls tennis team looks to make deep run in state tourney The Melrose High School [...]

Question by blackjacket2: What website offered a free, downloadable album of holiday music a few years back? Sometime in the 2005-2006 range, one of the larger music websites offered a free, downloadable holiday album around Christmas-time. It was mainly comprised of rock and punk covers of holiday songs. I’ve lost the album and can’t remember [...]

Kristin Cavallari Is Engaged to Chicago Bears’ Jay Cutler Lindsay Powers The quarterback proposed to “The Hills” star during a weekend vacation in Mexico. read more Read more on The Hollywood Reporter Small Budget Airlines Zoom Between Small Cities EVA PICKENS has made the six-hour drive between Huntsville, Ala. , where her son lives, and [...]

See the moon’s green flash By John Roach Many a beach vacation cocktail hour is spent gazing at the sunset in hopes of catching the elusive green flash that occurs just before the last bit of sun disappears below the horizon. Read more on MSNBC: Cosmic Log Cohasset girls lacrosse breaks away from Martha’s Vineyard [...]

The U.S. State Department has broadened its travel warning for Mexico, advising citizens to avoid certain areas and steer clear of driving at night. CNN.com – Travel