MONTREAL — Toymaker Mega Brands Inc. expects its association with two big-budget movies and other new products will strengthen sales as it does battle against resurgent competitor Lego.

"Entering 2007, we have a great product lineup in all our categories, many exciting new products and an exceptional licensing portfolio," CEO Marc Bertrand said Monday in a conference call to discuss...

The Iowa Senate approved Senate File 427 on March 26. A subcommittee in the Iowa House approved it Monday, but the bill will die if it's not approved by a full committee in the House by this Friday's funnel deadline.

The House Human Resources Committee will consider the bill at 4:30 p.m. today in the Supreme Court Chambers at the Iowa Capitol.

Dozens of business leaders are writin...

KEENE, N.H. (AP) _ Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama reminded New Hampshire voters Monday that not only did he oppose the Iraq war from the start but anticipated nearly all of the problems the nation faces as a result of the invasion.

The Illinois senator said anyone who questions whether he has the necessary ''seasoning'' to be president should read a speech he delivered f...

TNT expects to cut 6500-7000 jobs in Dutch mail ops reorganisation

AMSTERDAM (AFX) - TNT NV said it expects to cut between 6,500 - 7,000 jobs in a reorganisation of its Dutch mail operations.

The job cuts are to take place from now until 2010 and are part of a drive to achieve 300 mln eur in cost cuts, announced last December.

AT&T seeks strong links with Telecom Italia via Ol...

TNT expects to cut 6500-7000 jobs in Dutch mail ops reorganisation

AMSTERDAM (AFX) - TNT NV said it expects to cut between 6,500 - 7,000 jobs in a reorganisation of its Dutch mail operations.

The job cuts are to take place from now until 2010 and are part of a drive to achieve 300 mln eur in cost cuts, announced last December.

AT&T seeks strong links with Telecom Italia via O...

I'm amazed as how biased the news is. It was like the Democrats had given this country a great victory with a time limit on the war-funding bill. Little mention was given as to how they got the votes. It had $24,000,000 of pork dollars added on. Most people want an end to agriculture subsidies that go to only a few wealthy farmers. This bill gives millions to a few spinach, peanut farmers and ...

0 Votes Monday, April 2nd, 2007 Related entries: Mobile Phones

The quintessential mobile phone has already been treated as a multipurpose tool of modern technology. But now, this device will be transforming itself into a digital remote control that can read encoded information, such as bar codes. On reading such encoded information, the mobile phone will be able to translate into videos...