IBM to open service center in Katowice

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IT giant IBM will locate its second Poland-based service center in Katowice, creating up to 2,000 jobs in the region. “This year alone, 400 people will be hired there, overall by 2015, 2,000 employees in total should be working in the center when it becomes fully operational,” said Jakub Jarzabek, “Katowice was selected for…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 7:00 am

Ogando back on DL one start after earlier stint

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TORONTO — The Rangers placed right-hander Alexi Ogando on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, and called up Josh Lindblom from Triple-A Round Rock to take his spot on the 25-man roster. It marks the second time Ogando has gone on the DL this season, making only…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 6:00 am

Jobs Near Riverdale Park: Cashier, Dietitian, Retail Sales Teammate

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Looking for a job close to home? Here are the latest openings in and around Riverdale Park. To see more information on each job, or to apply, click on the link. All listings below have been pulled from CareerBuilder.com. Find more jobs nearby. Software engineerCompany: RaytheonDuties: Analyzing and defining…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 6:00 am

SAP at work on Sentinel, an ‘Amazon for Stocks’ Techworld

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SAP is at work on a new product called Sentinel that is supposed to be “nothing less than the Amazon for Stocks and the Facebook for Investors,” according to a job posting associated with the project. “We take our metaphors seriously,” adds the job listing, which was first flagged Thursday…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 3:00 am

Marlins activate LoMo, place Coghlan on DL

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NEW YORK — Logan Morrison’s return to the Marlins came a day earlier than the club originally intended. The 25-year-old first baseman was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list on Sunday morning because Miami placed outfielder Chris Coghlan on the 15-day DL with right calf nerve irritation. Manager Mike Redmond…

Posted on: June 10, 2013 2:00 am

Encarnacion sits at fourth among DHs; looks for first Midsummer Classic bid

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TORONTO — Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista is currently on the outside looking in, but he still remains very much in contention for the 2013 All-Star Game in New York. Bautista currently sits fifth in fan voting for American League squad after the second round of ballot updates were released on…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 11:00 pm

Raise a cup of java to toast your continued health

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The government may be snooping, the Earth may be heating up, the nuts are still running the Legislature. But not all is lost. There’s news of multiple studies that show drinking several cups of coffee a day has health benefits. Yes! These benefits include possibly staving off Alzheimer’s disease. Things…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 10:00 pm

Mets designate Ankiel, will call up Nieuwenhuis

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NEW YORK — Rick Ankiel has been designated for assignment by New York after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Mets’ 2-1 loss to the Marlins on Saturday. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who’s batting .232 with Triple-A Las Vegas this season, will replace the outfielder. Ankiel came in as a pinch hitter…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 10:00 pm

Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse Demo Now On PSN And Xbox Live

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A war between alien invaders called Betas and humans has gone on for over 30 years. The Earth in Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse is in ruins. The hope is a new version of Tactical Support Fighters developed by Japan and America. Yui Takamura, a pilot, and Yuya Bridges, a pilot Corpse…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 9:00 pm

Alonso has fractured hand, out at least a month

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DENVER — Yonder Alonso said it best late Thursday night on his Twitter account: “No fun having a broken hand.” Alonso, who earlier in the day was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right hand contusion, learned the injury was worse after a CT scan revealed a fracture…

Posted on: June 9, 2013 7:00 pm