23-Oct-2013 10:02

Susan Levine, executive director of the state's largest hospice provider, said the process has been painful.

"I think people's lives and jobs are a whole lot more important than anything," she said. "All we do is take care of people, so to have to separate people from their jobs in an economy that's already squirrelly is extremely painful for us."

The cuts are a… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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Apple goes after Google services and hands on with Acer C720 :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/iG0LScr8Bkg/

Whiplash targeted in car costs drive :: A package of measures aimed at bringing down the cost of motoring, including a clampdown on whiplash-related insurance claims, are announced by ministers.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24633528#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Asos profits jump on strong sales :: A big rise in sales for the UK and abroad helps fashion retailer Asos report a 23% rise in full-year profits.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24634454#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Nobel economist Lawrence Klein dies :: Nobel Prize-winning economist Lawrence Klein, whose statistical models have been used to predict global economic trends, has died aged 93.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24633859#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Argos and Homebase in sales rise :: The owner of the Argos and Homebase retail chains says turnaround plans are on track, with both divisions reporting a rise in sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24634730#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Apple iOS 7.0.3 Released With Many New Features, Improvements And Fixes As iOS 7 Now Runs On 64% Of Devices :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Although Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) did not mention anything about an iOS update during the iPad event on Tuesday, the company released a new version of its mobile operating system -- iOS 7.0.3 -- following the unveiling of the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display.</p>
<p>The new iOS 7.0.3 firmware update for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch includes many new features and improvements such as support for iCloud Keychain, a new password generator for the Safari browser and an updated lock screen on the iPhone 5s among others.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/apple-ios-703-released-many-new-features-improvements-fixes-ios-7-now-runs-64-devices-1437154

SkySQL raises $20M in Intel-led round to push MariaDB deeper into the enterprise :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/dKCxJDJNcmI/

Broadcom To Cut 1,150 Jobs Amid Grim Fourth-Quarter Projection As The Chip Maker Struggles To Keep Up With LTE Innovation :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) announced that it will eliminate as many as 1,150 jobs to offset costs from slowing demand for its chips that connect tablets and smartphones to the Internet, weighing down its fourth-quarter projection that fell short of analysts' estimates.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/broadcom-cut-1150-jobs-amid-grim-fourth-quarter-projection-chip-maker-struggles-keep-lte-innovation

Amazon Hikes Minimum Purchase Price On Super Saver Shipping Option; Expected To Post Yet Another Quarterly Loss :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div><div class="field-item odd"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>With effect from Oct. 21, customers on Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) will have to buy products worth at least $35 on its website to qualify for free shipping, according to a company announcement.</p>
<p>This floor price is up from the $25 that the company offered its customers for more than a decade and, "helped spark the movement to cheap or free shipping by all online retailers, and cemented Amazon's reputation as a cutthroat competitor," as a New York Times <a href="http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/22/amazon-tightens-shipping-requirements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a> post put it.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/amazon-hikes-minimum-purchase-price-super-saver-shipping-option-expected-post-yet-another-quarterly

Apple unveils lighter iPad Air :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/SbJ4mEdosY8/index.html

Warren Buffett on the power of a handshake... :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/cm1cytpzCpU/pmt-buffett-obamacare.cnn.html

...and what's in his wallet :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/hG-xzBRlv5Q/pmt-warren-buffett-and-his-wallet.cnn.html

'Inherent bias' against women in tech :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/GmaLYh3Q8aw/qmb-women-technology-smith-google-poppy-harlow.cnn.html

Warren Buffett: I've only sent one email :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/_hlYm2ZAkdg/pmt-warren-buffett-email-cell-phone.cnn.html

Is the $18B JPMorgan settlement fair? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/2Qv-mAyuRss/index.html

Australia to raise debt limit by 60% :: The Australian government says it plans to raise the country's debt limit by two-thirds to forestall any concerns it could face a fiscal crisis.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24633858#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Ravenswood' Series Premiere: Everything You Need To Know About The Curse; Pilot Recap :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/pretty-little-liars-season-4-spoilers-alison-alive-what-happened-between-caleb-hanna-answers-1437114">"Pretty Little Liars" Halloween episode</a> introduced viewers to the town of Ravenswood, and now the new spinoff series of the same name explored the spooky supernatural happenings in the area.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/ravenswood-series-premiere-everything-you-need-know-about-curse-pilot-recap-1437126

White House Official Jofi Joseph Fired For Bashing Administration Under Fake Twitter Name :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Jofi Joseph's reign of Twitter trash talking has officially come to an end.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/white-house-official-jofi-joseph-fired-bashing-administration-under-fake-twitter-name-1437120

'The Voice' Season 5 Episode 10: Recap Of Tuesday Battle Rounds [SPOILERS] :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Tuesday marked the fourth battle rounds in NBC's hit <a href="http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/artists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The Voice"</a>. So far, coaches Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine have used all their steals, while CeeLo Green still has one remaining. Today marks the fourth battle rounds in NBC hit "The Voice." </p>
<p>Battle Round 1: Team CeeLo: Johnny Gray, 29 vs. Shawn Smith, 31</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/voice-season-5-episode-10-recap-tuesday-battle-rounds-spoilers-1437096

'Pretty Little Liars' Season 4 Spoilers: Is Alison Alive? What Happened Between Caleb And Hanna? Answers From The Halloween Special, Episode 13 'Grave New World' :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>After a hiatus of a few months, "Pretty Little Liars" returned to ABC Family for one night – its annual Halloween special.</p>
<p>Episode 13, "Grave New World," picked up where viewers left off during the season 4 summer finale … in Ravenswood. Hanna, Spencer, Aria and Emily decided to ignore Mrs. Grunwald's advice and attend the town party to search for Alison. But unfortunately for the liars, "A" is lurking in the shadows and ready to wreak havoc.</p>
<p><strong>Ezra</strong></p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/pretty-little-liars-season-4-spoilers-alison-alive-what-happened-between-caleb-hanna-answers-1437114