Electrician badly hurt in job accident at UMKC site. A subcontractor for Burns McDonnell was seriously injured this afternoon while working at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing.The electrician had been standing on a ladder indoors when the..

Evansville hires arena consultants. Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel announced today the selection of a construction consultant, architect and financial adviser to follow up on the recommendations made by the Roberts Stadium Advisory Board.

Layoffs expected at Tektronix supplier. A contractor supplying services to Tektronix Inc. has notified the state that as many as 25 of its employees could lose their jobs because Tektronix has chosen a new contractor.

Lavalin says 12 workers killed in Algeria. A car bomb in Algeria on Wednesday killed 12 Algerian employees of Canadian engineering and construction firm SNC-Lavalin Group Inc and wounded about 15 others, the company said.

The Jonas Brothers Want to Dress You!. E! Online - Add the Jonas Brothers to the list of musicians who want their own fashion line.

Tracksuit chic explored in London exhibition. Is your sweaty old tracksuit a fashion statement or just comfy clothing?

Stockwire.com: TransAKT Ltd. just released some important news. RDATE:08082008 TransAKT Ltd. TransAKT Ltd. Announces Agreement With CeraMicro Inc.

Warren Buffett plugs into NRG Energy. The Bard of Omaha thinks investing in NRG Energy is a bright idea, according to Bloomberg News.

Taking its toll. Toll Brothers said Wednesday that its third-quarter revenues dropped 34 percent, but the number of canceled contracts dropped to its lowest quarterly total in two years.

Friday Options Update: CIT, LEH, CMC, MAS, JCG, TXN, CY, MSFT. Rebecca Engmann Darst contributed to this report. CIT Group A sizable 1-by-2 call spread, possibly put on by a well-capitalized individual or an institution, caught our attentions today as it would seem to..

Texas-based firm to hire 100 employees in Charlotte. A Texas-based engineering and construction firm plans to hire 100 employees for its Charlotte office in the next six months.

Pulte, Bristol cut jobs amid housing woes. Residential builders Pulte Homes and Bristol Development Group have cut staff in Nashville due to the real estate downturn.

U.s. Homebuilder Sen.. U.S. homebuilders are a little more optimistic about the prospects for home sales over the next six months, but an index reflecting the sector's confidence overall remained at an all-time low, an industry trade..

Venezuela seizes control of cement companies. Venezuelan government officials backed by National Guard troops seized control of cement plants owned by Mexico's Cemex SAB after failing to reach a deal on terms for nationalizing them.

10 Home Theater Buying and Installing Mistakes You Must Avoid. A good quality home theater system involves a substantial investment. Unfortunately many people make some common mistakes while buying home theater systems and end up being deeply disappointed.

Top 5 Home Theater Receivers. Surround-sound theater home systems are gaining in popularity. And what better way to enhance your television viewing experience than by bringing the standards of your audio up to your visual level.

EPSON Ensemble HD -- A Proper Home Theater-In-A-Box. Call me a Home Theater snob, but, I don't think a room with any size flat panel TV is a "Theater Room". There has to be at least a 100" screen and a decent projector.

Warrantech Inks Extended Service Coverage Pact with JVC Company of America. Warrantech Consumer Product Services, a subsidiary of Warrantech Corp., announced that a contract has been signed with JVC Company of America.

5 Great Home TheaterBased Receivers. Your television is just one piece in the puzzle that is the home theater experience.

Black and Decker Corporation - SWOT Analysis - adds new report. The report examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.