Recession likely for Ariz. this year, business-conditions index indicates
Arizona Republic – 01/02/2008, 23:22 pm
A key barometer of Arizona economic activity fell in December, suggesting that a recession is likely later this year. The monthly Arizona Business Conditions Index, produced by Arizona State University, fell below the critical 50 mark, to 47.
suggesting that a recession is likely later this year. The monthly Arizona Business Conditions Index, produced by Arizona State University, fell below...

Cessna selling its workforce on Mesa
Arizona Republic – 01/02/2008, 14:54 pm
Joel Davis grabbed his hard hat in a construction-site trailer and peered through a window at the Superstition Mountains. 'It's impressive,' he said of the view.
...the Department of Aeronautical Management Technology on the nearby Arizona State University Polytechnic campus will help feed a skilled workforce...

Two more sought in case of indicted UA student and beauty queen
Arizona Republic – 01/02/2008, 14:21 pm
Tucson police have issued arrest warrants for two men in connection with the investigation of University of Arizona law student Kumari Semone Fulbright, 25, on five felony charges.
...issued arrest warrants for two men in connection with the investigation of University of Arizona law student Kumari Semone Fulbright, 25, on five...

Domestic partner benefits lauded
East Valley Tribune – 01/03/2008, 01:05 am
The head of a state university and two city council members want Arizona to extend its benefits to the domestic partners of state and university employees, at least in part to help recruit and retain workers.
Domestic partner benefits lauded The head of a state university and two city council members want Arizona to extend its benefits to the domestic...

Domestic partners proposal draws wave of comments
Tucson Citizen – 01/02/2008, 17:13 pm
PHOENIX - State officials have received a flood of public comments on a proposal by Gov. Janet Napolitano's administration to provide domestic partner benefits to state government employees and retirees.
...to the state, the group said. One such letter was sent by University of Arizona President Robert Shelton. 'This forward step by the state will...

Cloaked Room
FOXBusiness.com – 01/03/2008, 03:46 am
EST 2008 -- When you think of virtual meetings, you probably imagine computer screens or conference phones connecting offices across the country or around the world.
...systems professor at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, has found that virtual meetings can be a huge benefit to...