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Is US losing its competitive edge in the global economy?

Thu, 01/19/2012 - 15:21 by Neka Sehgal

Thanks to an inefficient political system, faltering education system, a complicated tax code, America may be losing its competitive position in the global economy, finds a new survey conducted by the Harvard Business School (HBS).

Google world's most attractive employer for 3rd consecutive year -- survey

Sun, 10/02/2011 - 11:27 by Neka Sehgal

Internet search giant Google has been named the world's most attractive employer for job seekers looking for career in the business and engineering field, finds a new global survey.

Brits prefer Facebook over flushing loo -- survey

Mon, 09/12/2011 - 14:53 by Neka Sehgal

An interesting new survey finds that Britons are obsessed with Facebook. Granted, social networking is one technology that people cannot live without, but for it to become more vital than flushing a toilet is little bizarre!

Solar power gaining popularity amid decreasing installation costs

Tue, 06/21/2011 - 11:28 by Anter Prakash Singh

Applied Materials Inc. today released the results of the third annual solar energy survey, a day before 21st June when the northern hemisphere celebrates the summer solstice. Applied Materials provides equipment, services and software that supports the production of advanced semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic products.

President of the Solar division of Applied Materials, Dr.

US working dads' changing concern, gives family priority—study

Sun, 06/19/2011 - 02:06 by Anupreet Kaur

A latest study by Boston College’s Centre for Work & Family unveiled Wednesday that priority of the US dads’ are changing from work to family.

U.S. gas prices down 17 cents, fall likely to continue

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 14:40 by Anter Prakash Singh

Gas prices in the U.S. have fallen by nearly 17 cents in the last three weeks, said a survey published on Sunday. The drop in gas prices is likely to continue, it predicts.

Most Americans have adequate levels of vitamin D--CDC report

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 15:12 by Neka Sehgal

A new federal government study released Wednesday, indicates that a large segment of the American population have adequate levels of vitamin D, an important nutrient for health.

Hawaii is the happiest state in US--survey

Wed, 03/09/2011 - 13:52 by Neka Sehgal

According to latest research, the real reason behind a person’s happiness may be that he happens to live in the right place.

Incurable brain tumor patients seek alternate therapy as last resort

Wed, 12/15/2010 - 14:59 by Neka Sehgal

A large percentage of the people battling glioma, a type of incurable brain or spinal tumor, use some form of complementary or alternative treatment in addition to their conventional treatment, claims a new study.

40 million Americans drive drunk or drugged--survey

Fri, 12/10/2010 - 13:19 by Neka Sehgal

A new federal survey delving into the driving habits of people 16 years and older, found more than 30 millions drove under the influence of alcohol while over 10 millions were high on drugs when behind the wheel in the United States last year.

Plastic paycards expected to surge

Tue, 11/30/2010 - 07:22 by Prince damin

Los Angeles -- Consulting firm Aite Group of Boston predicts the number of employers replacing paper paychecks with plastic paycards will surge in the next four years.

A recent survey showed only 40 percent of employers knew the option to use paycards existed, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday. But the consulting firm expects the compounded annual growth rate for employers switching to plastic forms of payment to jump 29 percent by 2014.

A few dollars saved can be a convincing argument for companies with large payrolls.

"Moving paperless is going to save costs and make us more productive," said Steve Leighton, controller at Helpmates Staffing Services, an Irvine, Calif., company.

iPhone outflanks RIM, Motorola in customer satisfaction survey

Sun, 11/21/2010 - 15:19 by Jaspreet Virk

Are the iPhone 4 users over the antenna problem, or was the issue exaggerated? Whatever may be the case, the fact is that despite the negative press the smartphone has received over the past few months, majority of the iPhone owners are "very satisfied" with their device, reveals the latest report.