| V.C. Investments Climb 53% in 2Q (at New York Times) Venture capitalists funneled more money into U.S. startups in the second quarter, indicating continuing confidence that the economy is on the mend, The Associated Press reported. us.rd.yahoo.com |
CAW head calls for national jobs summit The head of the Canadian Auto Workers says the latest job loss numbers show the federal government needs to hold a summit on job creation. cbc.ca |
Small internet providers get higher speeds: CRTC The CRTC is confirming that big network owners such as Bell and Telus must offer smaller wholesale companies higher internet speeds, despite previous disagreement from the government. cbc.ca |
Online Startups Target College Book Costs [at BusinessWeek] - A wave of startups such as Flat World Knowledge hopes to use technology to change the economics of higher education us.rd.yahoo.com |
Rate rise only matter of time - RBA BOARD minutes from the Reserve Bank reveal it "can not wait indefinitely" on keeping rates steady. news.com.au |