Obama's small-business pushFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:45PMFrom NBC's Athena JonesPresident Obama on Friday called on Congress to do more to help small businesses, which he called America's "most important engine for hiring and for growth."
Stars may align for Kendall Square's ConstellationCenterTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:10PMIf and when the ConstellationCenter is built in Cambridge, it will be the largest and most ambitious performance space ever realized in America, its boosters say. If all goes as planned, it will attract dancers, symphonies and theater companies. Second-run films will be screened to alternately massive and cozy, self-selecting audiences.
Hotel Direct Announce Rapid Growth Expansion with New Global DestinationsTuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:01AMPremiere destinations now include hotels in New York, Dubai, Amsterdam, Prague and Rome – with the promise of further global expansion in 2011.
Heat waveSunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:45AMOne of the high points of my week was getting soaked to the skin on a tram stop platform by a passing municipal truck sprinkling water to keep the dust down. With the temperature at around 35 degrees Celsius, the cool spray provided at least a brief relief from the mind-melting heat.
Hooray for Budapest: Is Hungary the New Hollywood of Europe?Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 8:13PMWith its low-cost labor, familiar street scenes and seductive tax incentives, Budapest is looking to overtake Prague as the location of choice for U.S. filmmakers shooting in Europe
Hradecka Upset Worth Semifinals BerthFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:08PMLucie Hradecka pulled off an upset Friday in quarterfinal play of the Prague Open tennis tournament in the Czech Republic. Hradecka had six service breaks -- three in each set -- in a 6-4, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues.
Hradecka upset worth semifinals berthFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:25PMPRAGUE, Czech Republic, July 16 (UPI) -- Lucie Hradecka pulled off an upset Friday in quarterfinal play of the Prague Open tennis tournament in the Czech Republic. Czech Republic - Lucie Hradecká - Prague Open - Government - Embassies and Consulates
Szavay stays hot; Dulgheru pulls out in PragueThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:56AMLast week's Budapest titlist Agnes Szavay was among Thursday's second-round winners, while second-seeded Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania pulled out of the draw at the $220,000 Prague Open tennis event.
Szavay among Prague second-round winnersThursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:26AMPRAGUE, Czech Republic, July 15 (UPI) -- Agnes Szavay's victory Thursday capped a day of four straight-set, second-round matches at the Prague Open in the Czech Republic. Czech Republic - Ágnes Szávay - Government - ECM Prague Open - Embassies and Consulates