Vacation deprivation rises as Americans leave days unused
A six year Expedia Harris Interactive poll finds Americans expect 14 vacation days this year, two more than 2005, yet leave four unused. The survey covers 2,300 U.S. workers and 7,000 from other nations, with France 39 days and USS 14 days noted.
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Sally McKenzie
France
Germany
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
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Knight Ridder News
From lemons to Ergo-Sox how a fall spurred an invention
Davenport of Tustin Calif launched Watkins-Witt Group LLC to market health care safety products starting with Ergo-Sox a fabric topped nonslip sock. The UCI Medical Center trial aims to reduce patient falls and staff injuries with about 1000 participants while Davenport seeks 175000 equity to build inventory.
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Tustin
Calif
Watkins-Witt Group LLC
Ergo-Sox LLC
UCI Medical Center
Gary Brentlinger
Brentlinger
Irvine
Doug Russo
Watkins-Witt Group
From Idea to Market: Steps for a New Product
Start with a prototype to prove feasibility and map out method to produce. Research suppliers and contract manufacturers and estimate production costs. Protect IP and assess funding needs. Study similar products and define clear benefits. Survey markets for dissatisfactions and willingness to pay. Write a business plan with goals, build a leadership team, test market on a small scale.
Tips for weighing college financial aid options
Bowdoin College aid director Stephen H. Joyce offers practical steps for graduates and families. Focus on total cost including books and personal expenses, evaluate grant versus loan offers, anticipate aid changes over four years, and ask about average debt at graduation. Consider special circumstances and use competing offers as leverage.
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Maine
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