Economic woes stifle smoke and sizzle at the Beach
By DAVID THEUS
     Whether you are a believer that the sky is really falling or not, the economic downturn has already started to show effects. They are always the first to go when times start to get tight in the wallet - the so-called non-essentials. When things start to get tough financially, those making the buying decisions start to change their buying habits.
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CSX Corporation declares dividend
     On June 24, 2008, the Board of Directors of CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX) approved a 22 percent increase in the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to $0.22 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2008. CSX has more than tripled its quarterly dividend over the past three years.
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Creating a Healthy Work Environment
     It takes a lot for office workers to balance their time effectively during the workday- juggling difficult co-workers, a stressful workload and their own sanity. According to a new survey* conducted by the makers of Hormel Compleats, more than half of Americans (51 percent) say the biggest source of stress at work is not the job itself, but their co-workers.
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AIA organizes First Annual Architecture Design and Planning Charrette
     The Jacksonville Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is organizing workshops intended to bring together architects, planning professionals, and the public to explore possibilities and opportunities for a specific architectural/urban planning challenge in Jacksonville.
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Pate elected to Board of Association of Zoos & Aquariums
     Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the election of its Executive Director, Dennis Pate, to the 2008/2009 Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Board of Directors.
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