ATLANTA (AP) – More than $1 billion has been spent over the past decade searching for the causes of autism. In some ways, the research looks like a long-running fishing expedition, with a focus on everything from genetics to the age of the father, the weight of the mother, and how close a child lives to a freeway.

2. Employers Add No Net Jobs in Aug.; Rate Unchanged - Tuesday, September 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Employers stopped adding jobs in August, an alarming setback for an economy that has struggled to grow and might be at risk of another recession.

The government also reported that the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. It was the weakest jobs report since September 2010.

3. 4-Month Low in Unemployment Claims Eases Fears - Friday, August 12, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – After calamitous losses on Wall Street and fears of another recession, the economy got a dose of good news Thursday: The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell below 400,000 for the first time since April.

4. Service Sector Grows More Quickly in July - Thursday, August 05, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – Growth in the U.S. service sector picked up in July, according to a trade group's survey, in a good sign for the overall economy and the job market.

The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday its service-sector index rose to 54.3 last month, up from 53.8 in June. Economists had expected a pullback to 53 for July.

5. Modest but Steady Growth Seen In Economic Reports - Wednesday, December 02, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) – The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains, after reports Tuesday showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending and contracts to buy homes.

6. Children's Museum Hosts Golf Tournament Today - Monday, September 18, 2006

SEPT. 18

The Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM) hosts the fourth annual CMOM Golf Tournament to benefit the "Yes, EVERY Child!" program at 11:30 a.m. at Memphis Country Club, 3034 Southern Ave. The Yes, EVERY Child! program provides free CMOM admission for less fortunate families. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfers will play in teams of four for $300 a person. Call 458-2678 for information or to register.

7. Events - Wednesday, June 14, 2006

The Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) meets today at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dr. Steven J. Bares, president and executive director of the Memphis Bioworks Foundation, is the guest speaker. Cost is free for members; $25 for non-members; and $15 for students. Contact Jamie Coggins at jamieprsa@bellsouth.net or visit www.prsamemphis.org for reservations.

8. Archived Article: Tech Focus (india) - Wednesday, May 10, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON U.S.-India tech conference begins today By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Imagine having a well-trained information technology staff that went to work every night just as the rest of us were going to sleep. Problems that could n...