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Civil servants allowed to work from home
The government on Tuesday defended plans to let civil servants work from home during the London Olympics, insisting staff will not use it as an opportunity to shirk their normal duties.

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:07:15 -0700

Work from home? Grin and bear it? Suburbanites mull NATO commute options
For Metra commuters there will be no morning coffee, sack lunches, luggage or backpacks Saturday to Monday. Those are just some of the restrictions being imposed on all Metra commuters during the NATO summit in Chicago. And riders — just like airport travelers — might want to arrive earlier than usual for their scheduled departure because they might be subject to baggage checks. “With no cup of ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:48:48 -0700

Work from home? Grin and bear it? Suburbanites mulling NATO commute options
For Metra commuters there will be no morning coffee, sack lunches, luggage or backpacks Saturday to Monday. Those are just some of the restrictions being imposed on all Metra commuters during the NATO summit in Chicago. And riders — just like airport travelers — might want to arrive earlier than usual for their scheduled departure because they might be subject to baggage checks. “With no cup of ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:38 -0700

Google Maps Update Adds Home, Work Settings
Searching for directions to or from your home or office with Google Maps is about to get a little bit quicker and easier.

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:56:14 -0700

Schwab daughter: Financial literacy starts at home
Growing up with a financial services icon for a father surely gave Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz an inside advantage in learning about money. After all, she got to constantly “talk to Chuck,” as the longtime advertising slogan for Charles Schwab & Co. urges. The real Chuck, Charles R. Schwab: company founder and chairman, pioneer in the discount brokerage business, and Dad.

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:41 -0700