‘Pawzessions’ offers yummy treats
     LISA ADAMS/ The Acorn POOCH PARADISE- Co-owners Eleanor Dixie, left, and Stephanie Grant welcome the public to their new pet boutique, Pawzessions. It features freshly baked items for pets.
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United Online stock split will be sent as dividend
     Westlake Village-based United Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNTD), a provider of value-priced Internet services, announced recently that its board of directors has declared a 3-for-2 split of the company
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New system combats spam
     Westlake Village-based United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of value-priced Internet services, announced the company has launched a new version of e-mail on the Web for its Juno and NetZero brands of Internet service.
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Survey reveals references are crucial for landing good jobs
     Job seekers take note: Executives today are looking for a few good words when making hiring decisions, according to a recent survey. Senior managers polled said they typically speak with at least three references before considering someone for a position, confirming the value of a third-party endorsement.
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Countrywide expands relationship with Sprint to deliver new services
     Countrywide Financial Corporation (NYSE: CFC), which has its headquarters in Calabasas, has signed a new three-year agreement with Sprint (NYSE: FON, PCS), expanding a 15-year relationship that will bring new voice and data services to the financial service provider.
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