Track-It Computers & Software

PHILADELPHIA — Shares of Dell Inc. fell Friday after it reported weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the third quarter as the computer maker missed out on a fledgling rebound in technology spending. Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Microsoft Corp. is giving away nearly 24,000 vouchers to North Carolina residents who want to improve their computer skills so they can improve their lot in the work force. Read more

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan. 27 a deadline to wrap up their antitrust review of Oracle Corp.'s planned $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc. Read more

SAN FRANCISCO — Some of the computer industry's biggest players -- such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. -- have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits. Read more

Nov. 20--Southmoreland School Board Thursday adopted a corrective action plan, addressing issues found in a recent audit. Read more

Nov. 20--A state program designed to help employers avoid layoffs has saved more than 37,000 jobs in the state this year, including 284 jobs in Mid-Missouri. Read more

Nov. 20--COUPONS ARE BACK -- with a twist.

Usage of coupons, which had been

These aren't the little paper squares with the dotted-line border that your grandmother likes to clip. Companies are offering versions of the money-savers both online and through cell phone text messages. Read more

Nov. 20--Surveying construction materials Thursday, Jerry Strause was a man on a mission.

For nearly four years, the retiring county maintenance superintendent has been the driving force behind the renovation of the fourth floor of the Des Moines County Courthouse from jail cells to office space. Read more

Nov. 20--CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has taken actions that will help Stonewall Resort build more cottages and help Diamond Electric expand. Read more

Nov. 20--MUMBAI, India -- The Patni brothers, Gajendra and Ashok Patni, have sold a 0.6 per cent stake in Patni Computer Systems on Monday and Tuesday, a possible indication that potential buyers negotiating to buy the firm are quoting lower than... Read more