Ideas proposed for St. Mary’s Hospital growth (Times-Dispatch)
The “new urbanism” style of development that Bon Secours Richmond Health System envisions for its St. Francis Medical Center in Chesterfield County also would guide future development of its St. Mary’s Hospital in Henrico County under proposals presented last night.
Surprise: Sales tax revenue up 4 percent (Daily Progress)
Albemarle County sales tax revenues bucked a yearlong trend in September by increasing more than 4 percent over the same month last year.
Housing Agency’s Cash Reserves Down Sharply (NY Times)
The Federal Housing Administration, the government agency whose loan-insurance programs have become a crucial source of support for the housing market, said on Thursday that its cash reserves had dwindled significantly in the last year as more borrowers defaulted on their mortgages.
Finding Your Next ‘Eureka’ Moment (WSJ)
Want to invent the next iPod? Then don’t try too hard. We may be able to train our minds to be better at generating ideas, according to recent thinking on how we think, and often the best way to foster a brilliant idea is not to push it.
Three New iPhone Rivals (Inc.)
f the first wave of iPhone competition was a shot over the bow, this fall’s rollout is a full frontal assault. The latest Apple riv
als are supersexy and support gee-whiz features such as touchscreen functionality and built-in GPS, but they also have capabilities the iPhone lacks. Here’s how three phones stack up.
Texting Your Way Through Work (Supernews)
Very funny. This one will probably appeal to our younger readers.
