http://www.xing.com/net/goodnews/ Latest articles in XING group "Good News - Industrial Strength" en-en Copyright XING AG 23 Nov 2009 06:50:06 GMT 23 Nov 2009 06:50:06 GMT en-support@xing.com en-support@xing.com epublica http://www.xing.com/img/xing/xing_logo_small.gif http://www.xing.com/net/goodnews/ 90 45 http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26138609&articleid=26138609#26138609 Hochtief infrastructure listing bucks trend By Daniel Schäfer in Frankfurt Published: November 22 2009 17:49 | Last updated: November 22 2009 17:49 German construction group Hochtief will float its infrastructure business next week in the country’s largest initial public offering since the outbreak of the financial crisis. Hochtief Concessions’ planned stock market listing of up to €1bn ($1.5bn) reverses a global delisting trend of infrastructure assets in recent years. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0 ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26138609&articleid=26138609#26138609 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:47:02 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26066588&articleid=26066588#26066588 Cleared for Takeoff by Bill Frogameni Nov 19 2009 After a dismal year marked by lower shipping volumes and slipping prices, the air-cargo industry is starting to see signs of a muted recovery. http://www.portfolio.com/business-travel/2009/11/19/air-cargo-industry-ready-for-takeoff/index.html?ana=e_pft Best Regards, Edward Caulfield www.goodnewshappens.com www.seriousaboutservice.eu Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26066588&articleid=26066588#26066588 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:05:24 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26017043&articleid=26017043#26017043 SIGNS OF OPTIMISM POINT TO RECOVERY IN STAFFING INDUSTRY NEW YORK, November 2009 – The survey of 100 attendees of Staffing World 2009, the American Staffing Association’s Annual Convention and Expo, held in late October in Orlando, FL, found that 70% of staffing and recruiting professionals polled have seen slightly improving demand for temporary workers over the past quarter. Seventeen percent said demand was unchanged, while 14% said demand has “noticeably improved.” http://factoringreceivable ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26017043&articleid=26017043#26017043 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:59 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26015442&articleid=26015442#26015442 Toyota plant workers sheltered from the downturn HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – When the call came in on July 4, 2008 that Toyota was going halt production for three months, Wes Woods was getting ready to watch a fireworks display with his children. “I was told that not only were we going to stop production, but that we had to come up with a three-month training plan for all our team members within two days,” said Woods, assistant general manager at the Toyota engine plant here. http://blogs.reuters.com/ ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26015442&articleid=26015442#26015442 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:24:53 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26008135&articleid=26008135#26008135 Monday, November 16, 2009, 12:53pm EST | Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009, 1:01pm Construction backlog grows in September Boston Business Journal The number of construction projects under way nationwide showed a slight uptick in September, according to data collected by Associated Builders and Contractors. The organization reported Monday hat the nation’s Construction Backlog Indicator, known as the CBI, reached 5.9 months in September — 3.2 percent higher than in August. The backlog for the ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=26008135&articleid=26008135#26008135 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:54:07 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=25984125&articleid=25984125#25984125 Retail sales rise faster-than-expected Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:47am EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than expected in October as consumers bought more motor vehicles and other goods, but the previous month's figures were revised sharply downward, a government report showed on Monday. In a report that pointed to gradual improvement in spending, the Commerce Department said total retail sales increased 1.4 percent last month, the largest advance since August, after dropping ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=25984125&articleid=25984125#25984125 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:48 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=25979256&articleid=25979256#25979256 Friday, November 13, 2009 | Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 1:00am PST Intel debuts portable device that scans printed text, reads it aloud Folsom leads the way for product designed to make reading possible for people with learning disabilities Sacramento Business Journal - by Kathy Robertson Staff writer Ben Foss is dyslexic, a learning disability that causes people to have trouble with language skills, particularly reading. Placed in special education classes throughout school, Foss ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=25979256&articleid=25979256#25979256 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:40:33 GMT http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=25973069&articleid=25973069#25973069 Japan grows at fastest pace in over two years By Robin Harding in Tokyo Published: November 16 2009 01:11 | Last updated: November 16 2009 05:09 Japan’s economy grew at a stronger than expected annualised rate of 4.8 per cent in the third quarter, as fiscal stimulus supported consumer spending and net exports rose. The temporary process of rebuilding inventories was also a big contributor, however, and with stimulus programmes such as subsidies to scrap cars due to expire, many economists are ... Edward Caulfield <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles&id=25973069&articleid=25973069#25973069 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:25:45 GMT