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Waste Management Inc., the nation's largest trash hauler, said Thursday its second-quarter earnings were virtually flat as higher costs offset better revenue.

Sports management giant IMG is acquiring ISP Sports, which will give it more than 50 Division I college clients. IMG announced the agreement Wednesday. It already had marketing deals with several schools, including Texas and Florida. ISP's clients include Alabama, Duke, Georgia, Notre Dame, UCLA and Virginia Tech.

Waste Management Inc. (WM) Thursday said its second-quarter profit slipped marginally from the previous year, owing to a litigation settlement and higher tax provision, despite a rise in revenues. Adjusted earnings met Wall Street view. Further, the company maintained its full-year earnings forecast.

SENIOR management jobs at Waverley Borough Council are being axed as the authority bids to cut spending levels.

DENVER, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDMS), operators of PERFECT TEETH dental practices, will conduct a conference call to review second quarter 2010 results. In addition to second quarter results, the teleconference may include discussion of management's expectations of future financial and operating results. The call will be held on ...

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - 07/29/10) - Unity Management Group Inc. (Pinksheets: UYMG - News ), a Health Resource Company specializing in Physician and Hospital Practice Management, Medical Discount Plans, Business Services, Billing Software and Technologies. Unity Management Group Inc. (UMGI) (Pinksheets: UYMG - News ) announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire ...