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Unreal ponders the eighth wonder of the world - a goat tower...
There were seven wonders of the ancient world, all but one destroyed. There are three goat towers in the modern world, and all of them still stand.
Old Town to gain 48 jobs in consolidation
OLD TOWN, Maine a ' Maine is in line to gain 48 jobs by the end of September when the parent company of Old Town Canoe consolidates operations for its paddle sports brands in Old Town.
Summer shutdown at Savage Arms
Savage Arms in Lakefield held its annual company picnic last Thursday. The event marked the start of the regular two-week summer shutdown.
Johnson Outdoors Announces Consolidation of Watercraft Brandsa Operations
The decision will result in the closure of the Company's plant in Ferndale, Washington and a reduction of about 90 positions located there.
Fifth round of job cuts at Acushnet Co.
" The Acushnet Co. plans to cut 77 jobs at its distribution center and two local golf ball plants over the next 30 days, The Standard Times reported today.
Old Town Canoe to Expand Workforce
AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today said he was pleased that Johnson Outdoors Inc., the parent company of Old Town Canoe, has announced that up to 48 jobs will be created in Old Town.
Johnson takes role in Tea Party mov.....
Columbiana County Republican Party Chairman David Johnson is lending his support to the local Tea Party movement, agreeing to let his tavern be used as the backdrop for the next event and serve as one of the speakers.
Elderly man killed, 2 critically injured in Alamo Township crash
A An 83-year-old Kalamazoo man was killed and two others were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash early tonight at B Avenue and Ravine Road, police said.
Judge OKs Former IBM Exec's Dell Move
A judge has rejected IBM's effort to block its former head of mergers and acquisitions from commencing duties in a senior strategy role at computer market Dell - for now, at least.
VooDoo(R) Drives Aldila to #1 Wood Graphite Shaft on Tour
Aldila, Inc. . With the impressive number of golfers on Tour switching to Aldila's VooDoo featuring S-core Technology, it is no surprise that Aldila is the new number one shaft on Tour with more woods in play and nearly two times as many hybrid shafts in play than any other graphite shaft manufacturer, according to the Darrell Survey.
Sport Chalet Reports Continued Progress On Initiatives to Improve Financial Performance
Sport Chalet, Inc. today announced that the Company has seen continued progress on its initiatives to improve its financial performance and return the Company to profitability.
Court Nixes IBM Request to Bar Dell's New Hire
But the spat between IBM and its former employee grows increasingly bitter. June 29, 2009 A U.S. judge turned down a request from IBM to bar its former head of mergers and acquisitions from working at Dell over allegations that he would disclose trade secrets.
OSHA Cites Safety/Health Hazards at Sturm Ruger
The U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing fines totaling $255,150 against firearms manufacturer Sturm Ruger & Co.
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SmarTrend(R) News Watch: Federal Judge Rules In Favor of Dell over IBM
A federal judged ruled Friday in favor of David Johnson and Dell over IBM . David Johnson was a merger and acquisition executive for IBM for 27 before resigning and taking a position at Dell .
Police Say Gander Mountain Guns Recovered
An update for you now on a gun theft in Fort Wayne last week. Detectives say they have recovered the assault rifles stolen from Gander Mountain.
Union deadline looms over fire service reforms
TODAY is crunch time as union leaders will hear whether fire chiefs have shelved controversial proposals for a service shake-up. The Fire Brigades Union gave bosses at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service until today to abandon plans to make changes to various aspects of the brigade, from the way specialist appliances were crewed, to how to alter ...
Callaway Golf is using Pictometry imaging in its new handheld GPS device. The Callaway U-Pro allows golfers to accurately visualize the layouts of the holes, including hazards, and actually measure distance on the golf course.
IBM seeks injunction involving executive who jumped to Dell
IBM Corp. told a judge that David Johnson, its former mergers and acquisitions chief, could damage the company if he's allowed to perform similar duties for Dell Inc., which hired him in May.
IBM Appoints Mendoza Acquisitions Strategist as Johnson Leaves for Dell
International Business Machines Corp. , the worlda s biggest computer-services provider, named Asia executive Elias Mendoza to oversee mergers and acquisitions strategy after his predecessor left for rival Dell Inc.
Smith & Wesson profit doubles, beats...
U.S. firearms maker Smith & Wesson Holding Corp's quarterly profit more than doubled and topped estimates, as demand for its handguns and tactical rifles remained strong.