February 24, 2009
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) — Although employers are not typically required by law to offer severance pay, many choose to do so. In particular, an employer may elect to offer a separation agreement and a severance package if the employer is concerned that the discharged employee may later sue the employer.
An employer concerned about a […]
February 24, 2009
Obama makes pledge to drastically cut the budget deficit.
Wired PR News.com – President Barack Obama pledged on Monday to significantly lessen the annual budget deficit despite spending increases from the recently signed stimulus bill. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the President stated, “If we confront this crisis without also confronting the deficits that […]
February 24, 2009
Anger’s effect on the heart may be a predictor for irregular heartbeat risks.
WiredPRNews.com – The heart’s way of handling anger is said to be a predicting factor for risks of an irregular heartbeat. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), research released on Monday suggests that hostility or anger can cause arrhythmias in certain heart […]
February 24, 2009
A judge accused of sex crimes pleaded guilty in court before his trial was to begin.
Wired PR News.com – A federal judge entered a guilty plea before the start of his sex-crimes trial on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent entered the plea of guilty to obstruction of […]
February 24, 2009
A man steals a laptop at Starbucks to get on Facebook. Facebook is a popular social networking website.
WiredPRNews.com – A man attempted to steal a laptop computer in order to check his Facebook page. As reported by the HeraldTribune.com, the 19 year old snatched the laptop in a Starbucks from a customer after he was […]
February 24, 2009
Microsoft changes mind about taking back extra severance pay to laid off employees.
WiredPRNews.com – Microsoft has agreed to allow laid off workers who’ve received severance overpay due to an administrative mistake to keep the additional money. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the company announced that the 25 employees who received the extra payouts […]
February 24, 2009
Nampa, ID (WiredPRNews.com) — Technology Alignment, Inc., a global provider of world class solutions, announced the re-release of it’s CiaoTalk VoIP and SIP Trunking offerings. The new services are a change from the metered only plans offered on CiaoTalk previously. CiaoTalk is an affordable and feature-rich VoIP product that Technology Alignment partners can offer customers […]
February 23, 2009
Scientists find a possible new means to battle the flu.
WiredPRNews – Scientists have made a discovery that can possibly be the catalyst for the development of advanced treatments and preventative medicines for the flu, as reported by HealthDay News. Dr. Wayne A. Marasco, who teaches at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is […]
February 23, 2009
Police plan an arrest in the case of murdered 24-year-old Chandra Levy.
Wired PR News – Eight years after the disappearance and murder of former US Bureau of Prisons intern Chandra Levy, reports have surfaced about a possible break in the case. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), an arrest has been planned for 27 […]
February 23, 2009
A former Secret Service agent is chosen to lead stimulus oversight panel.
WiredPRNews – A former agent with the Secret Service has been chosen as head of a board formed to oversee the management of the economic stimulus plan. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Earl Devaney has been tapped as chair of the Recovery […]
