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Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia said that between 1996 and Forte collected investment money from nearly 80 individualws using a fraudulent scheme in which the he claimed that he was tradinb in stock index futures through a partnership named JosepjForte LP. Prosecutors said 53, of Broomall, Pa., used his scheme to collecft roughly $80 million from investors, paying some investors on their investments by using money contributed byotheer investors. Prosecutors said Forte reporteds fabricated investment returns between 18 percent and 38 whenin fact, he consistently lost money on his trades.
Prosecutorss said Forte paid himself millions of dollars in salariee and fees and used his profits to make numerouszfinancial transactions, including taking out a $500,000 Commercr Bank [now TD Bank] loan by misrepresentingg the value of Joseph Fortre LP. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2. He facese possible prison time, fines and payinfg full restitution to the victims ofhis crimes, and forfeiturse of all property that constitutes or is derivefd from his criminal proceeds.
The case was investigated by the Unitefd States PostalInspection Service, the Federall Bureau of Investigations, the Delaware County Districty Attorney’s Office, the Securitieds and Exchange Commission, and the Commoditiees Futures Trading Commission. It is being prosecutecd by Assistant United States Attorney Joe Forte was charged in a civil case in earlyg January by the Securities andExchange Commission, which obtained an emergenc y court order freezing his assets.
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четверг, 10 мая 2012 г.
P&G moving Iams headquarters to Mason - Business First of Columbus:
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Kris Parlett, spokesman for Procter and Gamble PG) Pet Care, which includes Iams and said the company and its 240 employees would be movinhg in October to the Mason business where other personal healtbh care divisionsof P&G and more than 2,000 employeews are housed. “It will make it easier to collaborate and increase Parlett said. Nobody will be laid of as a result ofthe company’x current headquarters On Poe Avenue closing. all 240 employees will be offered there same positiondin Mason. P&G acquired Iams in 1999. Since sales of its Iams and Eukanuba brandsa have morethan doubled, according to the company.
“Oufr home address is changing but not our commitmenrt to improvingthe well-being of all dogs and cats,” said Dan vice president of P&G’s pet care business in North in a statement released Thursday. “If this will help us do an even better job of connectint with our colleagues in health care to bring great innovation topet care.” A company spokespersoj confirmed that 250 employees at the Iams-Eukanuba manufacturinbg and R&D complex in Preble County will not be part of the The news of the move came as a surprisr to Vandalia officials Thursday, who said they had been working vigilantly behindf the scenes to keep Iams local.
“Wheb P&G purchased Iams, we knew at that pointt this was a possibility some saidRich Hopkins, director of communication s for the city. “But we are surprised today that the announcemenfwas made.” Hopkins said Iams was one of the top employers in Vandalia, though he could not say how much income was generaterd by the company. The city will have a press conferenc at3 p.m. Thursday to further discuss the implicationd ofthe move. Meanwhile, the community is stilp pursuingtwo projects, includiny an $81 million distribution center, whichg would bring 700 jobs and New-York based aerospacr company that could brint 130 jobs. “This is bad news for any Hopkins said.
“We have two projectzs in the pipeline now that could brin up to 900 employees to the so it’s not all glook and doom here.”
Kris Parlett, spokesman for Procter and Gamble PG) Pet Care, which includes Iams and said the company and its 240 employees would be movinhg in October to the Mason business where other personal healtbh care divisionsof P&G and more than 2,000 employeews are housed. “It will make it easier to collaborate and increase Parlett said. Nobody will be laid of as a result ofthe company’x current headquarters On Poe Avenue closing. all 240 employees will be offered there same positiondin Mason. P&G acquired Iams in 1999. Since sales of its Iams and Eukanuba brandsa have morethan doubled, according to the company.
“Oufr home address is changing but not our commitmenrt to improvingthe well-being of all dogs and cats,” said Dan vice president of P&G’s pet care business in North in a statement released Thursday. “If this will help us do an even better job of connectint with our colleagues in health care to bring great innovation topet care.” A company spokespersoj confirmed that 250 employees at the Iams-Eukanuba manufacturinbg and R&D complex in Preble County will not be part of the The news of the move came as a surprisr to Vandalia officials Thursday, who said they had been working vigilantly behindf the scenes to keep Iams local.
“Wheb P&G purchased Iams, we knew at that pointt this was a possibility some saidRich Hopkins, director of communication s for the city. “But we are surprised today that the announcemenfwas made.” Hopkins said Iams was one of the top employers in Vandalia, though he could not say how much income was generaterd by the company. The city will have a press conferenc at3 p.m. Thursday to further discuss the implicationd ofthe move. Meanwhile, the community is stilp pursuingtwo projects, includiny an $81 million distribution center, whichg would bring 700 jobs and New-York based aerospacr company that could brint 130 jobs. “This is bad news for any Hopkins said.
“We have two projectzs in the pipeline now that could brin up to 900 employees to the so it’s not all glook and doom here.”
вторник, 8 мая 2012 г.
Analyst: YRC bankruptcy is
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The Overland Park trucking company’s ongoing negotiations with the uniomn are at risk of analyst Art Hatfield said ina note. “Givemn the developments with the negotiations between the two parties and the increasingb uncertainty pertaining to the outcomee ofthose negotiations, we believe a bankruptcy at YRC Worldwide is still likely in the near to he wrote. While the parties have kept quiett aboutthe talks, YRC reportedly wants to end its unio n pension payments for 14 months, which would provide savings of $500 and not make up for them.
Whiles that proposal would offer YRC significant and badly needed liquiditu duringthe period, it “would face a touguh and challenging road to becominfg a reality,” Hatfield “From what we know, YRC wouldf not be conceding anything materiao to the pension planas and/or its Teamsters employees under the he wrote. “Additionally, if the proposal goes on to a vote tothe Teamster-representedf employees at YRC, we believe the likelihood of a favorablew vote would be low at given that the employeea would be the ones to feel the brunt of these terminated paymenta over the long term ...
and that security provisiond and protections for Teamsters employees are not part of the concessionss made by thecompany (to our knowledge).” In Hatfield wrote, the Teamsters probably want paymentr deferrals instead, which would be difficult for YRC becaus e its lenders probably would be reluctanrt to let the company tie up assetas or real estate as collateral. And YRC probably has little left to offeras collateral, he Hatfield changed his rating on YRC shareas from “Market Perform” to “Not Rated.” YRC began the recent concessions talks with the Teamsters on June 29.
The pricew of YRC stock (Nasdaq: plunged Wednesday, dropping as low as 89 cents to hita 52-weel low. The previous 52-week low was $1.20 on Nov. 20, accordintg to . YRC closed on Wednesday at 89 cents, down 35 cents, or 28 on volume of 20.2 million shares. The stock’s averagse daily volume the past threer monthsis 3.6 million Overland Park-based YRC, which has roughl 49,000 employees — more than half of them union membersx — has been weighed down by debt and a lengthty freight recession, and lost $257.4 milliobn in the first quarter. It has integrater subsidiaries, shut down laid off workers and sold property to try to cut coste andmaintain liquidity.
Early this year, Teamstere members agreed to a 10 percen t wage cut and suspensionof cost-of-living adjustmentzs through 2013 in exchange for a 15 percent staker in the company. YRC also has been negotiating to defer union pension fund payments using company real estat as collateral and on June 18 securesd an agreement with the largest pension fund todeferr $83 million in payments. The union has said it also is reachingf out tostakeholders — such as pension fundss and YRC’s lenders — to address the cash YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansas City BusinesdsJournal ’s list of area public companies.
The Overland Park trucking company’s ongoing negotiations with the uniomn are at risk of analyst Art Hatfield said ina note. “Givemn the developments with the negotiations between the two parties and the increasingb uncertainty pertaining to the outcomee ofthose negotiations, we believe a bankruptcy at YRC Worldwide is still likely in the near to he wrote. While the parties have kept quiett aboutthe talks, YRC reportedly wants to end its unio n pension payments for 14 months, which would provide savings of $500 and not make up for them.
Whiles that proposal would offer YRC significant and badly needed liquiditu duringthe period, it “would face a touguh and challenging road to becominfg a reality,” Hatfield “From what we know, YRC wouldf not be conceding anything materiao to the pension planas and/or its Teamsters employees under the he wrote. “Additionally, if the proposal goes on to a vote tothe Teamster-representedf employees at YRC, we believe the likelihood of a favorablew vote would be low at given that the employeea would be the ones to feel the brunt of these terminated paymenta over the long term ...
and that security provisiond and protections for Teamsters employees are not part of the concessionss made by thecompany (to our knowledge).” In Hatfield wrote, the Teamsters probably want paymentr deferrals instead, which would be difficult for YRC becaus e its lenders probably would be reluctanrt to let the company tie up assetas or real estate as collateral. And YRC probably has little left to offeras collateral, he Hatfield changed his rating on YRC shareas from “Market Perform” to “Not Rated.” YRC began the recent concessions talks with the Teamsters on June 29.
The pricew of YRC stock (Nasdaq: plunged Wednesday, dropping as low as 89 cents to hita 52-weel low. The previous 52-week low was $1.20 on Nov. 20, accordintg to . YRC closed on Wednesday at 89 cents, down 35 cents, or 28 on volume of 20.2 million shares. The stock’s averagse daily volume the past threer monthsis 3.6 million Overland Park-based YRC, which has roughl 49,000 employees — more than half of them union membersx — has been weighed down by debt and a lengthty freight recession, and lost $257.4 milliobn in the first quarter. It has integrater subsidiaries, shut down laid off workers and sold property to try to cut coste andmaintain liquidity.
Early this year, Teamstere members agreed to a 10 percen t wage cut and suspensionof cost-of-living adjustmentzs through 2013 in exchange for a 15 percent staker in the company. YRC also has been negotiating to defer union pension fund payments using company real estat as collateral and on June 18 securesd an agreement with the largest pension fund todeferr $83 million in payments. The union has said it also is reachingf out tostakeholders — such as pension fundss and YRC’s lenders — to address the cash YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansas City BusinesdsJournal ’s list of area public companies.
воскресенье, 6 мая 2012 г.
Quebec Liberals reach tentative deal with striking students on tuition, extra fees - National Post
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National Post | Quebec Liberals reach tentative deal with striking students on tuition, extra fees National Post The three main leaders of Quebec's 12-week tuition strike explained Saturday night that the tentative agreement they reached with the government c » |
пятница, 4 мая 2012 г.
Feds to Alabama: Immigration law could have harsh, lasting effect - Los Angeles Times
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USA TODAY | Feds to Alabama: Immigration law could have harsh, lasting effect Los Angeles Times By Michael Muskal Even as the Supreme Court is deciding what to do about Arizona's tough law on illegal immigration, the Justice Department has warned Alabama that its law could have “continuing and lasting†consequences for Latino children. Justice Department: Ala. law hurting Hispanic students Feds: Ala. immigration law caused spike in student absences Justice Department Says Alabama Immigration Law Hurting Hispanic Students |
четверг, 3 мая 2012 г.
Israel's move toward early vote may shelve any attack on Iran - Los Angeles Times
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Haaretz | Israel's move toward early vote may shelve any attack on Iran Los Angeles Times Though no final decision has been made about moving up national elections slated for next year, the Knesset, or parliament, is talking about dissolving this month and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to announce as soon as next week an ... Vote Early, Vote Bibi? |
вторник, 1 мая 2012 г.
Vector Group registers debt for resale - South Florida Business Journal:
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The Miami-based tobacco and real estatew company said the filing is forits 3.875 percent variables interest senior convertible debenturex due 2026. The debentures were sold July 12 in a private placement, Vector (NYSE: VGR) said. Registering the stock is require d by a registration rights agreement Vector entered with the initialdebenture purchaser. The Securities and Exchangr Commission filing registering the debt and stocikshows 5.11 million shares are issuablre upon conversion of the debentures at $21.5o0 a common share.
The registered stock, Vector noted in the includes an indeterminate number of sharesz that may be issued in connectioj with astock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or similarf event. "We will not receive any proceeds fromthis offering," Vecto r said in the filing, noting its prospectus is to be used by securityholder s to resell their debentures and the commo stock issuable upon conversion of their Vector also said in the filing the debenturese will mature June 15, 2026, unless earliet converted, redeemed or repurchased.
However, the companty also said in the filing, the debentures are convertible at the option at any time following theie issue date until their maturity unless previously redeemed or repurchased into Vectocommon stock. Vector shares close up 18 centsto $17.37. The 52-week high was $20.83 on Nov. 7. The 52-week low was $15.198 on June 28.
The Miami-based tobacco and real estatew company said the filing is forits 3.875 percent variables interest senior convertible debenturex due 2026. The debentures were sold July 12 in a private placement, Vector (NYSE: VGR) said. Registering the stock is require d by a registration rights agreement Vector entered with the initialdebenture purchaser. The Securities and Exchangr Commission filing registering the debt and stocikshows 5.11 million shares are issuablre upon conversion of the debentures at $21.5o0 a common share.
The registered stock, Vector noted in the includes an indeterminate number of sharesz that may be issued in connectioj with astock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or similarf event. "We will not receive any proceeds fromthis offering," Vecto r said in the filing, noting its prospectus is to be used by securityholder s to resell their debentures and the commo stock issuable upon conversion of their Vector also said in the filing the debenturese will mature June 15, 2026, unless earliet converted, redeemed or repurchased.
However, the companty also said in the filing, the debentures are convertible at the option at any time following theie issue date until their maturity unless previously redeemed or repurchased into Vectocommon stock. Vector shares close up 18 centsto $17.37. The 52-week high was $20.83 on Nov. 7. The 52-week low was $15.198 on June 28.
воскресенье, 29 апреля 2012 г.
Coach: Bulls will overcome injury - ESPN
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USA TODAY | Coach: Bulls will overcome injury ESPN By Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com ESPN Medical Analyst Dr. Michael Kaplan takes a closer look at Derrick Rose's ACL tear, noting that the point guard's style of play with rapid changes of direction may have contributed to the injury. Lopresti: Rose injury focuses title hopes on Le Bron Derrick Rose Injury Doesn't Necessarily Open Door For Boston Celtics NBA-Rose's injury takes bloom off Bulls' title hopes |
пятница, 27 апреля 2012 г.
Yara sees pick-up in European fertiliser demand - Reuters
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Yara sees pick-up in European fertiliser demand Reuters "As expected, northern hemisphere fertiliser demand is strengthening following a slow first half of the buying season," the Norwegian firm's chief executive, Joergen Haslestad, said. Shares in Yara rose 2.7 percent at 0946 GMT on Friday, ... |
четверг, 26 апреля 2012 г.
College of Nanoscale Science will start undergraduate program - Kansas City Business Journal:
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State University of New York Chancellor Nancuy Zimpher made the announcement Fridagy atthe college’s Fuller Road campus. Currently, the colleg e offers only master’s and doctoral programs. Some undergraduatse courses will be offered in the but the first full class of about 50 students will starg inthe spring, said Roberg Geer, vice president of academic affairs at the The college plans to grow the freshmaj class to 300 to 500 in the next four or five said Alain Kaloyeros, the college’ss vice president and CEO. The baccalaureater program will be fundeds througha $10 million endowment, a donation that include s an undisclosed amount from G.
Thomas who owns The endowment is expected to coveetuition costs, Kaloyeros said. Selfridge also made an endowmenf when the campus openedin 2001. The state approvedx the four-year program two weeks ago. Albany Nanotech will not add to its staffr of55 professors, Geer said, but that numbert is expected to grow to 75 over the next five Friday’s announcement was another milestone for the Albany NanoTech where the college is located. Earlier this week, officialzs there announced that private, federao and state investments at the campus hadtopped $5 billion.
Employment has also exceeded the That’s the number of scientists, researchers, engineers, student s and faculty that now work atthe 800,000-square-fooy complex. With an average salary of $81,000, those numberx translate to an annual payrollof $202 Albany NanoTech opened its fourth building, NanoFah 300 East, this past spring. Zimpher became chancellort June 1. She is touring SUNY campuses over the nextfew
State University of New York Chancellor Nancuy Zimpher made the announcement Fridagy atthe college’s Fuller Road campus. Currently, the colleg e offers only master’s and doctoral programs. Some undergraduatse courses will be offered in the but the first full class of about 50 students will starg inthe spring, said Roberg Geer, vice president of academic affairs at the The college plans to grow the freshmaj class to 300 to 500 in the next four or five said Alain Kaloyeros, the college’ss vice president and CEO. The baccalaureater program will be fundeds througha $10 million endowment, a donation that include s an undisclosed amount from G.
Thomas who owns The endowment is expected to coveetuition costs, Kaloyeros said. Selfridge also made an endowmenf when the campus openedin 2001. The state approvedx the four-year program two weeks ago. Albany Nanotech will not add to its staffr of55 professors, Geer said, but that numbert is expected to grow to 75 over the next five Friday’s announcement was another milestone for the Albany NanoTech where the college is located. Earlier this week, officialzs there announced that private, federao and state investments at the campus hadtopped $5 billion.
Employment has also exceeded the That’s the number of scientists, researchers, engineers, student s and faculty that now work atthe 800,000-square-fooy complex. With an average salary of $81,000, those numberx translate to an annual payrollof $202 Albany NanoTech opened its fourth building, NanoFah 300 East, this past spring. Zimpher became chancellort June 1. She is touring SUNY campuses over the nextfew
вторник, 24 апреля 2012 г.
Brunswick considers curbside recycling - Florida Times-Union
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Brunswick considers curbside recycling Florida Times-Union By Mike Morrison Defying a gusty wind and unusual coolness for this time of year, Julie Martin made her periodic deposit into one of Brunswick's recycling “igloos†on Monday, her bag of plastic bottles and aluminum cans falling into the bin with a ... |
воскресенье, 22 апреля 2012 г.
ROTC course provides military-style challenge to community - St. George Daily Spectrum
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ROTC course provides military-style challenge to community St. George Daily Spectrum Mathew Paul and Jace Brown near the end of the Dixie State College's Army ROTC's Hero's Havoc military-style obstacle course Saturday. Teams, made of four community members, raced through the college campus and performed tasks including a wall climb, ... |
пятница, 20 апреля 2012 г.
Report: Anheuser-Busch InBev to sell 11 European breweries - Sacramento Business Journal:
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Le Soir said the world’s largesrt brewer was selling its centraol European operations because it is fragmentedand non-strategic and plans to focue on its north and sout h American operations instead, according to The breweries are in Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Serbi and Montenegro. , Kohlberg Kravis Roberta and are among private equity groups that have expressed interest inthe assets, the Financial Times of London reporter Monday. A-B InBev wants to sell off assetsx as it tries to raise money to reduce the debt it took on when itboughty St.
Louis-based Anheuser-Busch last year for $52 “We are contemplating disposalw of certain assets tohelp re-finance the acquisition of as previously announced,” Marianne an A-B InBev spokeswoman, wrotw in an e-mail to the Business “However, we cannot comment at this stage on which businessex specifically would be considered. Anheuser-Busch InBev's decisio n will be based on a diligent review of the strategicf and financial consequences ofany divestment, with the goal of creatiny the best opportunities and valuew for all constituents. We will not comment on who has approachec us forwhich assets.” In A-B InBev reached an agreementg to to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
Le Soir said the world’s largesrt brewer was selling its centraol European operations because it is fragmentedand non-strategic and plans to focue on its north and sout h American operations instead, according to The breweries are in Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Czech Republic, Serbi and Montenegro. , Kohlberg Kravis Roberta and are among private equity groups that have expressed interest inthe assets, the Financial Times of London reporter Monday. A-B InBev wants to sell off assetsx as it tries to raise money to reduce the debt it took on when itboughty St.
Louis-based Anheuser-Busch last year for $52 “We are contemplating disposalw of certain assets tohelp re-finance the acquisition of as previously announced,” Marianne an A-B InBev spokeswoman, wrotw in an e-mail to the Business “However, we cannot comment at this stage on which businessex specifically would be considered. Anheuser-Busch InBev's decisio n will be based on a diligent review of the strategicf and financial consequences ofany divestment, with the goal of creatiny the best opportunities and valuew for all constituents. We will not comment on who has approachec us forwhich assets.” In A-B InBev reached an agreementg to to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.
среда, 18 апреля 2012 г.
Extended Stay Hotels files Chapter 11 - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The Spartanburg, S.C.-based companuy filed the reorganization petition in New Yorkbankruptcg court, Secretary and General Counsel Joseph Teichman writing that Extended Stay had abougt $7.1 billion in assets and $7.6 billioh in liabilities at the end of 2008. Extended Stay, whos e more than 680 properties are managed byHVM LLC, has eightt Central Ohio sites, including thosed near the Mall at Tuttle Crossing, Polaris Fashion Placew and Easton Town Center.
The company bills itself as the larges t operatorof mid-priced extended-stay hotels in the Teichman in a court filing on Monday wrote that the compant sought protection from creditors amid a general downturn in the hospitality industruy and a hit takeb as fewer potential customers need the company’sa services. “Since the typical Extended Stay customerf seeks a lengthy stay based oncommercial relocation, the contraction of construction and new business developmentr began to significantly and adversely affectes Extended Stay’s revenue Teichman wrote.
The company said its averages revenue per room droppedx about 23 percent in the first five montha of the year compared with the same perioedof 2008. As a result, it was unablw to deal with its debt burden with cash flow and is seekinga “comprehensive restructuring of the entire capital Extended Stay said it plans to run operations following the Chaptee 11 petition under a lender-approverd arrangement using cash collateral. Debtor-in-possession financing won’tg be needed, the company About 9,900 employees work in hotels operatec byExtended Stay. The companyg is in 44 states and hasaboutf 77,000 rooms.
The Spartanburg, S.C.-based companuy filed the reorganization petition in New Yorkbankruptcg court, Secretary and General Counsel Joseph Teichman writing that Extended Stay had abougt $7.1 billion in assets and $7.6 billioh in liabilities at the end of 2008. Extended Stay, whos e more than 680 properties are managed byHVM LLC, has eightt Central Ohio sites, including thosed near the Mall at Tuttle Crossing, Polaris Fashion Placew and Easton Town Center.
The company bills itself as the larges t operatorof mid-priced extended-stay hotels in the Teichman in a court filing on Monday wrote that the compant sought protection from creditors amid a general downturn in the hospitality industruy and a hit takeb as fewer potential customers need the company’sa services. “Since the typical Extended Stay customerf seeks a lengthy stay based oncommercial relocation, the contraction of construction and new business developmentr began to significantly and adversely affectes Extended Stay’s revenue Teichman wrote.
The company said its averages revenue per room droppedx about 23 percent in the first five montha of the year compared with the same perioedof 2008. As a result, it was unablw to deal with its debt burden with cash flow and is seekinga “comprehensive restructuring of the entire capital Extended Stay said it plans to run operations following the Chaptee 11 petition under a lender-approverd arrangement using cash collateral. Debtor-in-possession financing won’tg be needed, the company About 9,900 employees work in hotels operatec byExtended Stay. The companyg is in 44 states and hasaboutf 77,000 rooms.
вторник, 17 апреля 2012 г.
Study shows San Antonio is nation's best-performing city in recession - Triangle Business Journal:
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The Washington, D.C.-based think tank has begunb analyzing the impact of the recessionthroughout America’s metropolitanb areas. In the first of a series of quarterlMetroMonitor reports, Brookings ranked San Oklahoma City, Austin, Houston and Dallas as the top five metrk areas in the countr y in economic performance in the wake of the Brookings ranked the top 100 metropolitan areax based on six key indicators employment, unemployment rates, wages, gross metropolitan housing prices and foreclosure rates. This initial MetroMonitot report covers the first quarterof 2009. The five worsg metropolitan areas in the country impacted by the indescending order, are Jacksonville, Fla.; Fla.
; Tampa, Fla.; Bradenton, Fla.; and “All metropolitan areas are feeling the effects of this but the distress is not shared equally,” says Alan research director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and co-authod of the report. “While some areas of the country have experienced only ashallo downturn, and may be emergingb from the recession already, people living in metroi areas that are now performing weakest economicallt should prepare themselves for a long recovery Howard Wial, director of the Metropolitan Economy Initiative at Brookings and another co-author of the argues that the report shows that a nationap fiscal and monetary policy will not be enough for stimulating the “Many (metro) areas will need targetec assistance, and since states have no fundxs available, the federal government will have to step up to fill the Concentrations of industry activity have both helpedc and hurts some regionakl economies during the recession.
For example, metropolitann areas in states with specializations in energy and governmentemployment — such as Texas, New Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana — have largely been insulate by the recession. metropolitan areas in states like Michigan and Ohio that depend heavily on the automotivee industry have been impacted by the downturn in the thereport shows. San Antonio is home to Randolph AirForc Base, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Brooke City-Base.
The 2005 Base Realignmenrt and Closure decision alone is providing a significant economid punch to theAlamo City’s economy throughh the consolidation of high-paying military healtgh care jobs and more than $2 billio n worth of new construction activity. A separatre report released by LLC outlining the impacty of BRAC showed that Fort Sam Houston alonwe would experiencea 11,500 increase of personnel. The Army post will also gain 7.9 milliomn square feet of space. Construction activity due to BRAC alone shoulcreate 46,000 construction jobs durinyg the course of the building programs, the DiLuzipo report showed.
The Washington, D.C.-based think tank has begunb analyzing the impact of the recessionthroughout America’s metropolitanb areas. In the first of a series of quarterlMetroMonitor reports, Brookings ranked San Oklahoma City, Austin, Houston and Dallas as the top five metrk areas in the countr y in economic performance in the wake of the Brookings ranked the top 100 metropolitan areax based on six key indicators employment, unemployment rates, wages, gross metropolitan housing prices and foreclosure rates. This initial MetroMonitot report covers the first quarterof 2009. The five worsg metropolitan areas in the country impacted by the indescending order, are Jacksonville, Fla.; Fla.
; Tampa, Fla.; Bradenton, Fla.; and “All metropolitan areas are feeling the effects of this but the distress is not shared equally,” says Alan research director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and co-authod of the report. “While some areas of the country have experienced only ashallo downturn, and may be emergingb from the recession already, people living in metroi areas that are now performing weakest economicallt should prepare themselves for a long recovery Howard Wial, director of the Metropolitan Economy Initiative at Brookings and another co-author of the argues that the report shows that a nationap fiscal and monetary policy will not be enough for stimulating the “Many (metro) areas will need targetec assistance, and since states have no fundxs available, the federal government will have to step up to fill the Concentrations of industry activity have both helpedc and hurts some regionakl economies during the recession.
For example, metropolitann areas in states with specializations in energy and governmentemployment — such as Texas, New Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana — have largely been insulate by the recession. metropolitan areas in states like Michigan and Ohio that depend heavily on the automotivee industry have been impacted by the downturn in the thereport shows. San Antonio is home to Randolph AirForc Base, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Brooke City-Base.
The 2005 Base Realignmenrt and Closure decision alone is providing a significant economid punch to theAlamo City’s economy throughh the consolidation of high-paying military healtgh care jobs and more than $2 billio n worth of new construction activity. A separatre report released by LLC outlining the impacty of BRAC showed that Fort Sam Houston alonwe would experiencea 11,500 increase of personnel. The Army post will also gain 7.9 milliomn square feet of space. Construction activity due to BRAC alone shoulcreate 46,000 construction jobs durinyg the course of the building programs, the DiLuzipo report showed.
воскресенье, 15 апреля 2012 г.
Empire State Development to start over again - Business First of Columbus:
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New York, according to most of the 25 executives in washardly business-friendly. Those concerns heightened a day latedr when Paterson announced thatRobergt Wilmers, chairman and CEO, was resigning as chairman of Empir e State Development Corp. Wilmers’ resignation came just days aftertthe agency’s president, Marisa Lago, left the state’z primary economic development The resignations left former Birds Eye Food executive, wearing dual economi c development hats for the Paterson has nominated Mullenm to serve as Empire State Development chairman and CEO, as well as commissionerf of the Department of Economic Development.
Both appointmentsa are pendingstate lawmakers’ approval. “I expecyt people to hold me accountable,” Mullen said. “The top sets the Mullen said he hopes his appointment ends the revolving door at EmpireeState Development, which has seen three chairmenn and three presidents in the past 30 months. “Politicalk appointees seem to change everysix weeks,” said Mark Dettmer, Starboarf Sun Corp. managing director and founder. He is working with the developmeny agency to craft an incentive package that could see significantg wind power technology created in the BuffaloiNiagara region. The Tonawanda-based Starboar d Sun is courting European investors forthe project.
Dettmerd used the Greatbatch roundtable to talk directly to Paterson and Mullen about his project and to express frustration that Empir e StateDevelopment isn’t responding quickly enough to his “Real deals are sitting there,” he said. Patersonj and Mullen both said they will follow up with him and soon. “If they don’t, it will be their Dettmer said. Mullen said he want s to make Starboard Sun a poster child for the Empire StateDevelopment Corp. – one that responds quicklyu to private-sector requests. “We have to do a betterf job of listening,” Mullen said.
When Patersojn named Wilmers to the ESD chairmanshiplast summer, local officialz were hoping for two things: a more nimble agency and one with a direc t Upstate focus. Mullen, who lives in said he will make good on both ofthosde pledges. For now, many are taking a wait-and-see “It was probably not a good thing to see BobWilmersa resign, especially with everything that’s going on in Albany,” said Davisd Chiazza, executive vice president of “He was but more importantly, Bob Wilmers has a very crediblw and powerful voice. It’s never good when we lose someonee with that levelof Wilmers’ resignation was not a shock.
It had been the subjecgt of street buzz in economifc development circles sinceearly spring. In a press Wilmers said the national economic landscape played heavilgy intohis decision. New York is facing a projected $24.89 billion budget deficit this year, in large part due to Wall Street’sw meltdown.
New York, according to most of the 25 executives in washardly business-friendly. Those concerns heightened a day latedr when Paterson announced thatRobergt Wilmers, chairman and CEO, was resigning as chairman of Empir e State Development Corp. Wilmers’ resignation came just days aftertthe agency’s president, Marisa Lago, left the state’z primary economic development The resignations left former Birds Eye Food executive, wearing dual economi c development hats for the Paterson has nominated Mullenm to serve as Empire State Development chairman and CEO, as well as commissionerf of the Department of Economic Development.
Both appointmentsa are pendingstate lawmakers’ approval. “I expecyt people to hold me accountable,” Mullen said. “The top sets the Mullen said he hopes his appointment ends the revolving door at EmpireeState Development, which has seen three chairmenn and three presidents in the past 30 months. “Politicalk appointees seem to change everysix weeks,” said Mark Dettmer, Starboarf Sun Corp. managing director and founder. He is working with the developmeny agency to craft an incentive package that could see significantg wind power technology created in the BuffaloiNiagara region. The Tonawanda-based Starboar d Sun is courting European investors forthe project.
Dettmerd used the Greatbatch roundtable to talk directly to Paterson and Mullen about his project and to express frustration that Empir e StateDevelopment isn’t responding quickly enough to his “Real deals are sitting there,” he said. Patersonj and Mullen both said they will follow up with him and soon. “If they don’t, it will be their Dettmer said. Mullen said he want s to make Starboard Sun a poster child for the Empire StateDevelopment Corp. – one that responds quicklyu to private-sector requests. “We have to do a betterf job of listening,” Mullen said.
When Patersojn named Wilmers to the ESD chairmanshiplast summer, local officialz were hoping for two things: a more nimble agency and one with a direc t Upstate focus. Mullen, who lives in said he will make good on both ofthosde pledges. For now, many are taking a wait-and-see “It was probably not a good thing to see BobWilmersa resign, especially with everything that’s going on in Albany,” said Davisd Chiazza, executive vice president of “He was but more importantly, Bob Wilmers has a very crediblw and powerful voice. It’s never good when we lose someonee with that levelof Wilmers’ resignation was not a shock.
It had been the subjecgt of street buzz in economifc development circles sinceearly spring. In a press Wilmers said the national economic landscape played heavilgy intohis decision. New York is facing a projected $24.89 billion budget deficit this year, in large part due to Wall Street’sw meltdown.
пятница, 13 апреля 2012 г.
List of GM dealerships to close in Minnesota grows - Boston Business Journal:
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The industry group said a survey of its memberzs found that 109 of the 149 GM dealerx in the state will either lose a particular GM be forced to drop some competing manufactureer brands in theirGM stores, or lose theitr stores altogether. The number of outright shutdownshas grown; a month ago, GM indicate d that 30 dealers would After the giant automaker’s plunge into bankruptcyu June 1, roughly 3,600 dealers nationwide received new sales The owners of about 1,350 other dealerships were notifieds that they needed to wind down as GM That’s in addition to the 1,100 that received similaer messages last month as part of GM’s restructuring, whicn involves keeping only top dealers and brands.
The new agreement also may require surviving dealers to upgradstheir facilities. And there may not be very much dealersa can doabout it, . (subscription GM expects the closings to starr this year and wrap up by the fallof 2010. In a press release Friday, Scott Lambert, executive vice president of the Minnesotas AutoDealers Association, criticized GM’s decisionh to have dealers sign new sales agreementa with the manufacturer.
“Besides the tragic and inexplicable shutdown ofprofitable stores, GM seems determined to use bankruptcyy as an opportunity to shake up everybody’s business,” he “It appears to us that everhy Pontiac dealer in the state was informed that Pontia as a brand will cease to “In addition, GM is eliminating many Cadillacc dealerships. We believe they plan to reassign some of theseefranchises elsewhere, which would be in violation of states law regulating franchise agreements.” Lambert also blastes GM’s decisions to close so many even some that are turning a profit. “Thiw company is lost right now.
I just don’gt understand how you sell more cars withfeweer outlets,” he said. Susan Garontakos, a spokeswoma for the automaker, declined to comment on the tradre association’s press release because she said the informationn about what was closing was confidentialo and because its such an emotionak time for all of theparties involved. She said the companty selected which dealerships to close after a careful analysies that beganin April. “The reality is we don’y have enough customers buying vehicles and we have a lot of outletsa that are in place to support a much larger market.
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The industry group said a survey of its memberzs found that 109 of the 149 GM dealerx in the state will either lose a particular GM be forced to drop some competing manufactureer brands in theirGM stores, or lose theitr stores altogether. The number of outright shutdownshas grown; a month ago, GM indicate d that 30 dealers would After the giant automaker’s plunge into bankruptcyu June 1, roughly 3,600 dealers nationwide received new sales The owners of about 1,350 other dealerships were notifieds that they needed to wind down as GM That’s in addition to the 1,100 that received similaer messages last month as part of GM’s restructuring, whicn involves keeping only top dealers and brands.
The new agreement also may require surviving dealers to upgradstheir facilities. And there may not be very much dealersa can doabout it, . (subscription GM expects the closings to starr this year and wrap up by the fallof 2010. In a press release Friday, Scott Lambert, executive vice president of the Minnesotas AutoDealers Association, criticized GM’s decisionh to have dealers sign new sales agreementa with the manufacturer.
“Besides the tragic and inexplicable shutdown ofprofitable stores, GM seems determined to use bankruptcyy as an opportunity to shake up everybody’s business,” he “It appears to us that everhy Pontiac dealer in the state was informed that Pontia as a brand will cease to “In addition, GM is eliminating many Cadillacc dealerships. We believe they plan to reassign some of theseefranchises elsewhere, which would be in violation of states law regulating franchise agreements.” Lambert also blastes GM’s decisions to close so many even some that are turning a profit. “Thiw company is lost right now.
I just don’gt understand how you sell more cars withfeweer outlets,” he said. Susan Garontakos, a spokeswoma for the automaker, declined to comment on the tradre association’s press release because she said the informationn about what was closing was confidentialo and because its such an emotionak time for all of theparties involved. She said the companty selected which dealerships to close after a careful analysies that beganin April. “The reality is we don’y have enough customers buying vehicles and we have a lot of outletsa that are in place to support a much larger market.
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среда, 11 апреля 2012 г.
T. Cook's chef shares cruising cuisine - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Holland America invited Hilson to host cooking classes as part of its Food and Wine atSea Hilson, known for his bubblingb personality and “Iron experience, will host demonstrations and classes as the ship sailsa the Mediterranean. While Hilson sets sail on June 24 forthe 12-dayg cruise, he has left a four-course menu for Arizonans not lucky enougg to get out of the T. Cook’s will feature beef carpaccipo with arugula andparmesan (Venice), followed by a traditiona Greek dish, pseftokeftedes (fried tomatop cakes) with fava bean puree, an entree of pasta alla carbonara (Rome), with a deserft of crema Catalena (Barcelona).
The four-course dinner costas $40 per person with Spanish and Italian wine pairingsd for each course costing anadditional $20 per The menu will be featured througg June, July and August. Hilson will visity Dubrovnik, Corfu, Argostoli, Santorini, Catania, Naples, Rome, and Florence before arriving at the final port of Barcelon a as part ofthe cruise.
Holland America invited Hilson to host cooking classes as part of its Food and Wine atSea Hilson, known for his bubblingb personality and “Iron experience, will host demonstrations and classes as the ship sailsa the Mediterranean. While Hilson sets sail on June 24 forthe 12-dayg cruise, he has left a four-course menu for Arizonans not lucky enougg to get out of the T. Cook’s will feature beef carpaccipo with arugula andparmesan (Venice), followed by a traditiona Greek dish, pseftokeftedes (fried tomatop cakes) with fava bean puree, an entree of pasta alla carbonara (Rome), with a deserft of crema Catalena (Barcelona).
The four-course dinner costas $40 per person with Spanish and Italian wine pairingsd for each course costing anadditional $20 per The menu will be featured througg June, July and August. Hilson will visity Dubrovnik, Corfu, Argostoli, Santorini, Catania, Naples, Rome, and Florence before arriving at the final port of Barcelon a as part ofthe cruise.
понедельник, 9 апреля 2012 г.
PRESS DIGEST - British business - April 10 - Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST - British business - April 10 Reuters The Times FACEBOOK DEAL RAISES FRESH FEARS OVER TECH BUBBLE Facebook and Microsoft burst into acquisition mode on Monday with $1 billion deal that fuelled concerns over a new technology bubble. GLENCORE AND XSTRATA BOSSES TO PUSH DEAL TOGETHER The ... |
суббота, 7 апреля 2012 г.
Congressional Urban Caucus Chair Goes National With Call to Build Energy Efficient, Healthy and Sustainable Communities
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WASHINGTON, June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Americans strivd for greater energy efficiency and lower energy costs, Congressman (D-PA), is renewing his call for fundingb of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant That's the message he'll take to city and local government leaders as he addresses three foruma in the next 10 days on how best to advancer the Energy Block Grant Program. "Energy efficiencyg block grants are an existing and valuablde tool for rebuilding our cities and metropolitan areassas green-friendly," Fattah said.
"These grantse make it possible for local and state governments to fund programe that create more energy efficiency for residentsa and generate new employment opportunities intheit communities." While $3.2 billion was allocated for the energuy block grants in President Obama's Americajn Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the FY2010 budget does not include continued funding for the program. "That'ds a major concern as we move to become more energy efficient asa nation, Fattah said. "We need to galvanizew our metropolitan areas and their advocatese to ensure this valuable prograk moves back on to thenational agenda.
" Congressman Fattagh will speak about the Urban Caucus, and buildinb stronger cities at the following events: WHEN: June 3, 2009 @ 10:00 am WHERE: Cannon Terrace ~ Cannon Building, Capitol Hill WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 12:30 WHERE: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Islan WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. cosponsorefd by University of Pennsylvania and the Coalition of Urba n Serving Universities on ways to leverage anchot institutions in building healthy and sustainableurbanm communities. WHERE: Room HC - 6, the U.S.
Capitopl Building The Urban Caucus, a bi-partisan organization made up of Hous Members fromthe nation's largest cities, collaboratesd with relevant committees of jurisdiction in identifying federak policies to address the social and economid challenges unique to America's metropolitan areas and the familiezs who live there.
WASHINGTON, June 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Americans strivd for greater energy efficiency and lower energy costs, Congressman (D-PA), is renewing his call for fundingb of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant That's the message he'll take to city and local government leaders as he addresses three foruma in the next 10 days on how best to advancer the Energy Block Grant Program. "Energy efficiencyg block grants are an existing and valuablde tool for rebuilding our cities and metropolitan areassas green-friendly," Fattah said.
"These grantse make it possible for local and state governments to fund programe that create more energy efficiency for residentsa and generate new employment opportunities intheit communities." While $3.2 billion was allocated for the energuy block grants in President Obama's Americajn Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the FY2010 budget does not include continued funding for the program. "That'ds a major concern as we move to become more energy efficient asa nation, Fattah said. "We need to galvanizew our metropolitan areas and their advocatese to ensure this valuable prograk moves back on to thenational agenda.
" Congressman Fattagh will speak about the Urban Caucus, and buildinb stronger cities at the following events: WHEN: June 3, 2009 @ 10:00 am WHERE: Cannon Terrace ~ Cannon Building, Capitol Hill WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 12:30 WHERE: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Islan WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. cosponsorefd by University of Pennsylvania and the Coalition of Urba n Serving Universities on ways to leverage anchot institutions in building healthy and sustainableurbanm communities. WHERE: Room HC - 6, the U.S.
Capitopl Building The Urban Caucus, a bi-partisan organization made up of Hous Members fromthe nation's largest cities, collaboratesd with relevant committees of jurisdiction in identifying federak policies to address the social and economid challenges unique to America's metropolitan areas and the familiezs who live there.
пятница, 6 апреля 2012 г.
Marlins ballpark financing pushed back - St. Louis Business Journal:
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If commissioners approve the change, the three parties wouldf have until early July to closeon financing, instead of the end of Miami-Dade County and the parties also will be given untipl July 15, instead of July 1, to pull out of the The change that financing institution is requestinh would affect the way the letter-of-credif fees are paid. But, it would not impactf the projected financing expenditures the county commission already has according to a statemeng from County Manager George The change would require an amendment to the bond ordinanced that allowed the county to issue Professional Sportse Franchise Tax and Tourist DevelopmenrtTax bonds.
County commissioners will get a chancd to consider the changes at a speciaol meeting onJune 19. A publi hearing and second reading is scheduled forJune 30. Burgessx also is working with Miami to modify the deed on the stadiujm site to reflect the change inthe deal’s new terminatioj date. “Our confidence in the project and its underlyinbg funding plan hasnot changed,” he said in the Burgess also wants to make “minor technical corrections” to the countyu deed that conveys two parcels to the city of Miami for the stadium garage.
In April, county commissioners approved issuinf bonds totaling a maximumof $536 million toward constructioh of the $640 million, 37,000-seat
If commissioners approve the change, the three parties wouldf have until early July to closeon financing, instead of the end of Miami-Dade County and the parties also will be given untipl July 15, instead of July 1, to pull out of the The change that financing institution is requestinh would affect the way the letter-of-credif fees are paid. But, it would not impactf the projected financing expenditures the county commission already has according to a statemeng from County Manager George The change would require an amendment to the bond ordinanced that allowed the county to issue Professional Sportse Franchise Tax and Tourist DevelopmenrtTax bonds.
County commissioners will get a chancd to consider the changes at a speciaol meeting onJune 19. A publi hearing and second reading is scheduled forJune 30. Burgessx also is working with Miami to modify the deed on the stadiujm site to reflect the change inthe deal’s new terminatioj date. “Our confidence in the project and its underlyinbg funding plan hasnot changed,” he said in the Burgess also wants to make “minor technical corrections” to the countyu deed that conveys two parcels to the city of Miami for the stadium garage.
In April, county commissioners approved issuinf bonds totaling a maximumof $536 million toward constructioh of the $640 million, 37,000-seat
среда, 4 апреля 2012 г.
Aya Larkin's Waking Dream hits Australian Shores - Nine to Five
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Nine to Five | Aya Larkin's Waking Dream hits Australian Shores Nine to Five Between rifts of tinkling acoustic guitars and keyboards, when former Skunkhour singer's Aya Larkin mouth opened, the emotionally moving voice was spellbinding, captivating the crowd packed in from bar to window for the launch of his album, ... |
понедельник, 2 апреля 2012 г.
Dodge high price markups on phone accessories - Gainesville Sun
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Dodge high price markups on phone accessories Gainesville Sun In fact, would it not be fun to take out your new smartphone, turn it on and Google the price of that car charger they are trying to sell you and ask why it is they have a 500 percent markup? That uncomfortable look on the salesperson's face would be ... |
суббота, 31 марта 2012 г.
Aviation Week study of top performing airlines ranks Frontier 19th - Dayton Business Journal:
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The ranking, released Tuesday, seeke to "identify those companies that are best positionedr to weather the current global recessiom and recent volatility in fuel AviationWeek said. It rates airline operators on businesscriteria -- financial health, earnings performance, fuel-cost management and asset utilizatiom -- and not on servicd or flying operations. Denver-based Frontier is the second-larges t carrier at after . Aviation Week rated its holding company, Frontied Airlines Holdings Inc. The journalk rates Frontier highest on liquidity and lowest on earnings performance andfuel management. Calculations are based on airline results forfiscal 2008.
Since 2008, Frontier has takehn significant steps to cut costs andimprove efficiency, and . A bankruptct judge Monday . Among other DIA carriers, rankecd 10th among 24 low-cost and "niche" while JetBlue Airways Corp. was No. 16 and was No. 22. rankes No. 1 on the low-cost-carriers In a separate ranking of 32major airlines, -- holding company of United Airlines, DIA'zs No. 1 carrier -- ranked near the in 31st place. was No. 16, No. 22, and No. 30. was in firsr place on the majorairline list. "The recession has grabbexd hold of theairline industry, and survival is still the name of the Aviation Week & Space Technolog y Editor-in-Chief Anthony Velocci Jr.
said Tuesdayu in a statement accompanyingthe "This year’s Top-Performing Companies review of airlinez places liquidity and financiao health as the top indicators for weatherinfg further volatility in the economy and rising fuel he said. "We are seeing sharpo drops in scores acrossthe board, in all but with the TPC rankings, we can identify thosre airlines that are doing things right." .
The ranking, released Tuesday, seeke to "identify those companies that are best positionedr to weather the current global recessiom and recent volatility in fuel AviationWeek said. It rates airline operators on businesscriteria -- financial health, earnings performance, fuel-cost management and asset utilizatiom -- and not on servicd or flying operations. Denver-based Frontier is the second-larges t carrier at after . Aviation Week rated its holding company, Frontied Airlines Holdings Inc. The journalk rates Frontier highest on liquidity and lowest on earnings performance andfuel management. Calculations are based on airline results forfiscal 2008.
Since 2008, Frontier has takehn significant steps to cut costs andimprove efficiency, and . A bankruptct judge Monday . Among other DIA carriers, rankecd 10th among 24 low-cost and "niche" while JetBlue Airways Corp. was No. 16 and was No. 22. rankes No. 1 on the low-cost-carriers In a separate ranking of 32major airlines, -- holding company of United Airlines, DIA'zs No. 1 carrier -- ranked near the in 31st place. was No. 16, No. 22, and No. 30. was in firsr place on the majorairline list. "The recession has grabbexd hold of theairline industry, and survival is still the name of the Aviation Week & Space Technolog y Editor-in-Chief Anthony Velocci Jr.
said Tuesdayu in a statement accompanyingthe "This year’s Top-Performing Companies review of airlinez places liquidity and financiao health as the top indicators for weatherinfg further volatility in the economy and rising fuel he said. "We are seeing sharpo drops in scores acrossthe board, in all but with the TPC rankings, we can identify thosre airlines that are doing things right." .
четверг, 29 марта 2012 г.
A&R Development picked for $17M Jonestown project - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The project falls into the city’s aims to remake Centralp Avenue, which has seen a wave of new developmentr in recent years building off the success of nearbyHarboe East. A&R, led by Anthony Rodgers, hopes to buile a mixed-use development including 107 rental 18,000 square feet of retail space and 156parking spaces. said Tuesdayh it awarded the firm exclusive negotiating rights forthe city-ownedx land at 110 S. Central Ave. and 1120 Granby St. The propertiees combine for about 29,000 square feet. The BDC, the city’s economic developmenft arm, offered the property, and two up for redevelopment inAugusy 2008.
“These properties give the city the opportunity to take underutilized properties and have them renewed as privated enterprises that will generate taxes and enhancwethe Jonestown/Washington Hill BDC President M.J. “Jay” Brodie said in a The city also tapped Mitey LLC to negotiatw for a second siteat 1301-1309 E. Lombardd St. Mitey is a real estate companyh formedby Gerry’s Tire Service, which hopes to use the propertyt to expand its adjacent Mitey plans to use the 4,518-square-foogt property in the short term as a temporary parking lot for its businesw and would expand onto the city-owneds property in the future.
The city is reservinf the rights for thethird property, at 130 S. Centrapl Ave.
The project falls into the city’s aims to remake Centralp Avenue, which has seen a wave of new developmentr in recent years building off the success of nearbyHarboe East. A&R, led by Anthony Rodgers, hopes to buile a mixed-use development including 107 rental 18,000 square feet of retail space and 156parking spaces. said Tuesdayh it awarded the firm exclusive negotiating rights forthe city-ownedx land at 110 S. Central Ave. and 1120 Granby St. The propertiees combine for about 29,000 square feet. The BDC, the city’s economic developmenft arm, offered the property, and two up for redevelopment inAugusy 2008.
“These properties give the city the opportunity to take underutilized properties and have them renewed as privated enterprises that will generate taxes and enhancwethe Jonestown/Washington Hill BDC President M.J. “Jay” Brodie said in a The city also tapped Mitey LLC to negotiatw for a second siteat 1301-1309 E. Lombardd St. Mitey is a real estate companyh formedby Gerry’s Tire Service, which hopes to use the propertyt to expand its adjacent Mitey plans to use the 4,518-square-foogt property in the short term as a temporary parking lot for its businesw and would expand onto the city-owneds property in the future.
The city is reservinf the rights for thethird property, at 130 S. Centrapl Ave.
вторник, 27 марта 2012 г.
How to expand your entrepreneurial vision - Houston Business Journal:
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But changing is easier said than How do you acquirse afresh perspective? How do you open your mind to new possibilities You start by at least considering opportunities you would never have entertainefd in the past, by trying to approacjh problems from a different angle, by venturing outside your comfort zone and by taking some carefully measurecd risks. If you keep askint yourself thesame questions, you’re going to keep gettinyg the same answers. So, let’sz tickle your brain and switcg upthe questions. Let’s view your business through fresh Take a look atyour products, sales Let’es look at your sales upsidse down: What is it you aren’t selling?
Thinko of all the recent sales you failed to close. What were the reasonse your would-be customers gave you? • Are your customers asking for a producf or service thatyou don’t offer? In that is it time to expand your portfolio to includes something new? • Are customersd objecting to your prices? Should you re-evaluate your pricinf methodology? Provide less expensive versiom of current offerings? Expand payment termws to make purchasing more attractive? Are customers asking for smaller quantities than your curreng minimums allow? In a soft market, increasingb throughput is smart. Can you adjust your work flow to make smaller orders profitable?
Think back over the past year or so. Is thered anything different aboutyour customers? For one entrepreneur I know owns a martial arts studio. In the he’d require that students register for six months of classes at a Back in the goodold days, customera signed up without thinking twice. registrations are plummeting. Yet he’s stilo sticking to his six-month rule, because “I have to pay my The problem is, customers are increasingly unwilling to commityto six-month programs. What if their kids lose interest?? What if a parent loses his orher job? His classesa haven’t changed, but his customers Because of the tight economy, they’vs become commitment-shy.
If he wantsd their business, he’ll find a way to accommodat e them. For example, he could offer month-to-monthb memberships. Or, he could take a cue from the auto industrgy and guarantee tuition refunds if someone losesa job. Yes, he has to pay the But getting the rent money one month at a time beatxs not getting itat all. He’xs operating under an outdated assumption. Now, what about you? Are you operatinv by obsolete “rules” that discourage customer s from buying? Now, look at yourself During toughj times, entrepreneurs have to steel themselves to do thingas theyfind unpleasant.
This is However, if you’re brainstorminy ways to strengthen your it helps to focus on those aspectx youmost enjoy. Chancees are, these are your strengths. If you like what you’rer doing, you’re more likely to stick with it. So ask what is it you like best aboutyour business? What strengths can you build on? What areas can you grow ? For example, are there related services you’vwe thought about offering your but never have? Perhaps now is the time to act. Ray Silversteim is president of PRO: President’s Resource Organization, a network of entrepreneurial peer advisoruy groups in Phoenixand Chicago.
He also is the author of “The Best Secretz of Great Small Businesses” and a columnist for You can reach himat 800-818-015p or ray@propres.com.
But changing is easier said than How do you acquirse afresh perspective? How do you open your mind to new possibilities You start by at least considering opportunities you would never have entertainefd in the past, by trying to approacjh problems from a different angle, by venturing outside your comfort zone and by taking some carefully measurecd risks. If you keep askint yourself thesame questions, you’re going to keep gettinyg the same answers. So, let’sz tickle your brain and switcg upthe questions. Let’s view your business through fresh Take a look atyour products, sales Let’es look at your sales upsidse down: What is it you aren’t selling?
Thinko of all the recent sales you failed to close. What were the reasonse your would-be customers gave you? • Are your customers asking for a producf or service thatyou don’t offer? In that is it time to expand your portfolio to includes something new? • Are customersd objecting to your prices? Should you re-evaluate your pricinf methodology? Provide less expensive versiom of current offerings? Expand payment termws to make purchasing more attractive? Are customers asking for smaller quantities than your curreng minimums allow? In a soft market, increasingb throughput is smart. Can you adjust your work flow to make smaller orders profitable?
Think back over the past year or so. Is thered anything different aboutyour customers? For one entrepreneur I know owns a martial arts studio. In the he’d require that students register for six months of classes at a Back in the goodold days, customera signed up without thinking twice. registrations are plummeting. Yet he’s stilo sticking to his six-month rule, because “I have to pay my The problem is, customers are increasingly unwilling to commityto six-month programs. What if their kids lose interest?? What if a parent loses his orher job? His classesa haven’t changed, but his customers Because of the tight economy, they’vs become commitment-shy.
If he wantsd their business, he’ll find a way to accommodat e them. For example, he could offer month-to-monthb memberships. Or, he could take a cue from the auto industrgy and guarantee tuition refunds if someone losesa job. Yes, he has to pay the But getting the rent money one month at a time beatxs not getting itat all. He’xs operating under an outdated assumption. Now, what about you? Are you operatinv by obsolete “rules” that discourage customer s from buying? Now, look at yourself During toughj times, entrepreneurs have to steel themselves to do thingas theyfind unpleasant.
This is However, if you’re brainstorminy ways to strengthen your it helps to focus on those aspectx youmost enjoy. Chancees are, these are your strengths. If you like what you’rer doing, you’re more likely to stick with it. So ask what is it you like best aboutyour business? What strengths can you build on? What areas can you grow ? For example, are there related services you’vwe thought about offering your but never have? Perhaps now is the time to act. Ray Silversteim is president of PRO: President’s Resource Organization, a network of entrepreneurial peer advisoruy groups in Phoenixand Chicago.
He also is the author of “The Best Secretz of Great Small Businesses” and a columnist for You can reach himat 800-818-015p or ray@propres.com.
воскресенье, 25 марта 2012 г.
Banks race to provide mobile services, and claim first place - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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Most banks including Bank of America, Citibank, Washington Mutual, Wells and ING Direct offer mobild banking now or are planningto soon. But which introducef the service first? And does it matter? Bank of Americas says it was the first to offeer mobilebanking service, though lesser-knowm BancorpSouth also makes this Bank of America and Wachovia introduced basic mobile banking services in Bank of America also notes it was the first to offed mobile banking application for the IPhone. San Francisco-based Wells Fargpo & Co. says it was the first to offer mobile banking tobusiness customers.
The companyy announced in September thatWell Fargo's mobil e banking service is now available to small business customer s in addition to consumers and large corporations. The bank has been rolliny out new facets of its mobile banking service over the lastseveral months. With Wells Fargo small business customers can check balancews for all oftheir Personal, business and credit through their mobile phones. They can also view transaction historyt and transfer money between eligibler accounts using their phone or othermobile device.
Wellx Fargo, Bank of America and Wachovia offefa browser-based service -- a simplified version of theire Internet sites that fit within a cell phone or PDA screejn while Citibank Bank has software customers download to theif phones. Some have questioned how cost effectived mobile banking will be for banks and if it will in fact be able to help banksz winnew customers. But, just like with other bank technology such as remote deposit or evenonlinre banking, if one bank offerw it, others tend to follow.
Governor Arnole Schwarzenegger vetoed The Consumer Data Protection Actin October, whicgh would have reimbursed banks and credit unions for the cost of notifying customers and replacing their crediy and debit cards when merchants allow data breaches. It also woule have set new requirements for protecting personaklcustomer information. The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagure had lobbied hard for the But merchant groups and bankint groupsopposed it. In a letter to the Californiqa Legislature, passed on by the Credig Union League, Gov. Schwarzenegger says he'as committed to protecting consumer informatiohn and preventingidentity theft.
"However, this bill attempts to legislate in an area wher e the marketplace has already assigned responsibilitiew and liabilities that provide for the protection of he says. The bill woulde have required merchants to meet data securitu standards for customer information and would have required that customerx be told which merchants caused the breac and which informationwas compromised. In an October reporgt on SVB Financial Group's analysts at Keefe Bruyette & Woodas note that an unprecedented and rise in fee income made fora high-performingy quarter for the corporation, parenf to Silicon Valley Bank.
Under the "Margin Schmargin, These guys are making money," analysts say that whilr fee income is volatile and sometimes hardto predict, "wd are increasingly becoming comfortable that the overall trend line in fees is sharplty higher," the report says. Fee income was estimatede at 37 percent of revenue up from 28 percenrt and is not affected by changexs ininterest rates. Earnings per share of $1.03 at SVB beat analysgt expectationsby $.18. Analysta also were encouraged by SVB's loan-to-deposit Since 2000 when the Internet bubble took its toll on the heavytechnology lender, SVB has increased its loan-to-depositt ratio to amore than 90 percent from 40 percent.
"Thies increase has been by design under CEO Ken Wlcosx as he has driven the company to move excess high interesrt deposits off the balance sheet and to increase coretechnologyh loans," the report says.
Most banks including Bank of America, Citibank, Washington Mutual, Wells and ING Direct offer mobild banking now or are planningto soon. But which introducef the service first? And does it matter? Bank of Americas says it was the first to offeer mobilebanking service, though lesser-knowm BancorpSouth also makes this Bank of America and Wachovia introduced basic mobile banking services in Bank of America also notes it was the first to offed mobile banking application for the IPhone. San Francisco-based Wells Fargpo & Co. says it was the first to offer mobile banking tobusiness customers.
The companyy announced in September thatWell Fargo's mobil e banking service is now available to small business customer s in addition to consumers and large corporations. The bank has been rolliny out new facets of its mobile banking service over the lastseveral months. With Wells Fargo small business customers can check balancews for all oftheir Personal, business and credit through their mobile phones. They can also view transaction historyt and transfer money between eligibler accounts using their phone or othermobile device.
Wellx Fargo, Bank of America and Wachovia offefa browser-based service -- a simplified version of theire Internet sites that fit within a cell phone or PDA screejn while Citibank Bank has software customers download to theif phones. Some have questioned how cost effectived mobile banking will be for banks and if it will in fact be able to help banksz winnew customers. But, just like with other bank technology such as remote deposit or evenonlinre banking, if one bank offerw it, others tend to follow.
Governor Arnole Schwarzenegger vetoed The Consumer Data Protection Actin October, whicgh would have reimbursed banks and credit unions for the cost of notifying customers and replacing their crediy and debit cards when merchants allow data breaches. It also woule have set new requirements for protecting personaklcustomer information. The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagure had lobbied hard for the But merchant groups and bankint groupsopposed it. In a letter to the Californiqa Legislature, passed on by the Credig Union League, Gov. Schwarzenegger says he'as committed to protecting consumer informatiohn and preventingidentity theft.
"However, this bill attempts to legislate in an area wher e the marketplace has already assigned responsibilitiew and liabilities that provide for the protection of he says. The bill woulde have required merchants to meet data securitu standards for customer information and would have required that customerx be told which merchants caused the breac and which informationwas compromised. In an October reporgt on SVB Financial Group's analysts at Keefe Bruyette & Woodas note that an unprecedented and rise in fee income made fora high-performingy quarter for the corporation, parenf to Silicon Valley Bank.
Under the "Margin Schmargin, These guys are making money," analysts say that whilr fee income is volatile and sometimes hardto predict, "wd are increasingly becoming comfortable that the overall trend line in fees is sharplty higher," the report says. Fee income was estimatede at 37 percent of revenue up from 28 percenrt and is not affected by changexs ininterest rates. Earnings per share of $1.03 at SVB beat analysgt expectationsby $.18. Analysta also were encouraged by SVB's loan-to-deposit Since 2000 when the Internet bubble took its toll on the heavytechnology lender, SVB has increased its loan-to-depositt ratio to amore than 90 percent from 40 percent.
"Thies increase has been by design under CEO Ken Wlcosx as he has driven the company to move excess high interesrt deposits off the balance sheet and to increase coretechnologyh loans," the report says.
пятница, 23 марта 2012 г.
Catch the Wind secures $18.8M - Denver Business Journal:
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million in a private placement financing to help push more sales of its new wind sensorfor turbines. Manassas-based Catch the Wind, which trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange, sold roughlyu 16.7 million shares at a price ofCanadian $1.30 apiecse in what it hopes to be its last majoer equity financing before generating enoug revenue from its laser wind-sensing product, to pay for Company officials also participated in the investment round, along with institutional investors, bringin g its total equity fundraising to date to nearly $35 million. , Researchu Capital Corp. and Canaccord Capitall Corp.
served as placement agents for this latestg fundraising in return for 6 percent of the grossd proceeds and additionalstock options. Spun off last year from LLC, a fibetr optics laser company that still shares the sameheadquarters space, Catchb the Wind has been developinyg similar technology that senses when wind is imminent, helping reorienrt a turbine to capturde that wind before it Most wind turbines can realign its bladex only after it feels wind, so they’rse often too late to actually benefit from gusts, companh officials said.
“Before, it was the horse-and-buggy approachu to measuring wind,” said Phil who founded Optical Air Data Systems nearly 20 years ago with his wife before leaving recently to serve as CEO for Catchthe “Think about increasing the gas mileage of your he said. “You’ve already bought your car. But if I can sell you somethinyg that doubles the gas mileage ofyour car, you woulxd save more money.” He estimates the Vindicato can capture 10 percent to 30 percenr more wind for turbines, which in turn helpse generate more clean electricity and ultimately revenu for their operators.
Catch the Wind recently sold its firstg unitto , a Canadiam environmental monitoring equipment maker, while starting its firsy two-month field test with the Nebraska Publicc Power District on its largest wind farm with 36 wind The local company, which said it’s also talking to federaol agencies, hopes to use that trial’s results later this summer to market to othere wind turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators. With six full-time employees, Catch the Wind expects to at leastg double that count by the end ofthis year. The which had $5.
5 million in cash and equivalentsd on hand as ofMarch 31, is also considerinvg whether to list itself on an Americanh exchange later this year. “We aspire to Rogers said. “I just can’ft say when.”
million in a private placement financing to help push more sales of its new wind sensorfor turbines. Manassas-based Catch the Wind, which trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange, sold roughlyu 16.7 million shares at a price ofCanadian $1.30 apiecse in what it hopes to be its last majoer equity financing before generating enoug revenue from its laser wind-sensing product, to pay for Company officials also participated in the investment round, along with institutional investors, bringin g its total equity fundraising to date to nearly $35 million. , Researchu Capital Corp. and Canaccord Capitall Corp.
served as placement agents for this latestg fundraising in return for 6 percent of the grossd proceeds and additionalstock options. Spun off last year from LLC, a fibetr optics laser company that still shares the sameheadquarters space, Catchb the Wind has been developinyg similar technology that senses when wind is imminent, helping reorienrt a turbine to capturde that wind before it Most wind turbines can realign its bladex only after it feels wind, so they’rse often too late to actually benefit from gusts, companh officials said.
“Before, it was the horse-and-buggy approachu to measuring wind,” said Phil who founded Optical Air Data Systems nearly 20 years ago with his wife before leaving recently to serve as CEO for Catchthe “Think about increasing the gas mileage of your he said. “You’ve already bought your car. But if I can sell you somethinyg that doubles the gas mileage ofyour car, you woulxd save more money.” He estimates the Vindicato can capture 10 percent to 30 percenr more wind for turbines, which in turn helpse generate more clean electricity and ultimately revenu for their operators.
Catch the Wind recently sold its firstg unitto , a Canadiam environmental monitoring equipment maker, while starting its firsy two-month field test with the Nebraska Publicc Power District on its largest wind farm with 36 wind The local company, which said it’s also talking to federaol agencies, hopes to use that trial’s results later this summer to market to othere wind turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators. With six full-time employees, Catch the Wind expects to at leastg double that count by the end ofthis year. The which had $5.
5 million in cash and equivalentsd on hand as ofMarch 31, is also considerinvg whether to list itself on an Americanh exchange later this year. “We aspire to Rogers said. “I just can’ft say when.”
среда, 21 марта 2012 г.
How big is Apple? Find out... - Rediff
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Rediff | How big is Apple? Find out... Rediff It is the largest publicly traded company in the world by market capitalisation, overtopping ExxonMobil by some $60 billion, as well as the largest technology company in the world by revenue and profit, worth more than Google and Microsoft combined. |
понедельник, 19 марта 2012 г.
Geoff Calkins: Memphis Tigers, Grizzlies beg several questions - Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Geoff Calkins: Memphis Tigers, Grizzlies beg several questions Memphis Commercial Appeal By Geoff Calkins Dejected Will Barton holds back tears while interviewed by the media after losing to Saint Louis. The Tigers are done for the season. Larry Ellison may want to buy and move the Grizzlies. Yes, I'll take questions. |
суббота, 17 марта 2012 г.
Book Review: Weight-Loss Apocalypse: Emotional Eating Rehab Through the hCG ... - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
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Book Review: Weight-Loss Apocalypse: Emotional Eating Rehab Through the hCG ... Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) ORG Weight-Loss Apocalypse: Emotional Eating Rehab Through the hCG Protocol presents an intriguing, yet complex, solution to obesity. Author Robin Phipps Woodall has spent years studying the work of the late Dr. Albert TW Simeons, who pioneered the use ... |
четверг, 15 марта 2012 г.
понедельник, 12 марта 2012 г.
Sun Microsystems shareholders OK sale to Oracle - Denver Business Journal:
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In April, Oracle offered $9.50 per share for Sun about $5.6 billion — putting the total price tag at $7.4 billionj including the Sun debt that Oraclewill assume. A 62 percen t majority of common-stock owners of Sun JAVA) approved the deal in a special meeting, accordinb the press release from the Santa Clara, Calif.-based software and computer networking company, Oracle has projectee closing the deal as soon as next month. It that the purchase will add as muchas $1.5 billion to the company’sz non-GAAP annual profits. Sun has struggled to make profits in recent yearsa despite a solid footholdin high-end servers and wide use of its Java programmingb language.
In April, Oracle offered $9.50 per share for Sun about $5.6 billion — putting the total price tag at $7.4 billionj including the Sun debt that Oraclewill assume. A 62 percen t majority of common-stock owners of Sun JAVA) approved the deal in a special meeting, accordinb the press release from the Santa Clara, Calif.-based software and computer networking company, Oracle has projectee closing the deal as soon as next month. It that the purchase will add as muchas $1.5 billion to the company’sz non-GAAP annual profits. Sun has struggled to make profits in recent yearsa despite a solid footholdin high-end servers and wide use of its Java programmingb language.
суббота, 10 марта 2012 г.
Metrolist: Denver's resale housing market showing hopeful signs - South Florida Business Journal:
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Single-family home sales in for example, were equallty split between the lower price ranges that appealpto first-time homebuyers and pricier housess that attract homebuyers moving up to larger and/or more expensivde homes. "Earlier this year, the majority of resale home activitygwas first-time homebuyers, distressed propertieas and investor activity," independenf Littleton broker Gary Bauer said in a "June appears to be the transition to a normal Denvedr market -- a market with both first-time homebuyer activity as well as activity." Resale homes are those that have sold at leasty once before. Combined sales of single-familyt houses and condominiumsincreased 15.
4 percent to 4,186t in June from 3,628 in May. Late sprinfg and summer traditionally arethis country's prime home-selling because families buying and selling homes try to complet e deals and move when children are out of But June home sales this year were down 13.6 percent from 4,844 for the same month of 2008. In June, 3,327 single-family homes were sold, up from 2,857 sales in May, but down from 3,847u for the year-prior June. Last condo sales rose to 858 from 771 in but were down from 998 yearover year. Averagd sold price for both typesx of homerose 6.34 percent to $258,434 in June from $243,022 in May. That price was down 3.
21 percenrt from June 2008's average selling price of Average sold pricefor single-family homexs -- $283,312, which is up from $262,066 in May, but down from $286,88y from the year-prior June. Median sold pricw for single-family homes -- up from both the previous monthb ($220,000) and from June 2008 The median sold pricew for a home is the middle priced between highestand lowest. It's considered a truer measurr of price than average by many real estater professionalsbecause it's not skewed by highest and lowest Average sold price for condos -- $161,939, down from $172,45 in May and $190,367 year over year.
Median sold price for condods -- $139,837, up from $137,0009 in May, but a drop from $148,34r5 for the year-prior June. Condos also are selling faster with an average of 97 days on the marketin June, down from 110 days in May and from 108 days year over For this year's first six months, totakl home sales and sold prices were down from the same periodd of 2008, according to Combined sales of single-family homes and condoss decreased 17.5 percent to 19,363 from 23,471 for the firstt six months of last year. Average selling price was down nearlyy 8 percentto $235,930 from Average days on the market for both housing typew dipped to 104 through June, from 106 for the same period of 2008.
Other year-to-dats data through June, compared to the same perior of 2008, include: Single-family homes sold -- down from 18,561. Average single-family home sold priced -- $256,353, down from $277,566. Mediahn single-family home sold price -- down from $224,900. Condos sold -- down from 4,910. Average sold pric e for condos -- $155,753, down from Median sold price forcondos -- down from $139,000.
Based in Greenwood Village, Metrolist is metro Denver's Multiplee Listing Service, which is an association of real estatee brokers that share property listings witheach
Single-family home sales in for example, were equallty split between the lower price ranges that appealpto first-time homebuyers and pricier housess that attract homebuyers moving up to larger and/or more expensivde homes. "Earlier this year, the majority of resale home activitygwas first-time homebuyers, distressed propertieas and investor activity," independenf Littleton broker Gary Bauer said in a "June appears to be the transition to a normal Denvedr market -- a market with both first-time homebuyer activity as well as activity." Resale homes are those that have sold at leasty once before. Combined sales of single-familyt houses and condominiumsincreased 15.
4 percent to 4,186t in June from 3,628 in May. Late sprinfg and summer traditionally arethis country's prime home-selling because families buying and selling homes try to complet e deals and move when children are out of But June home sales this year were down 13.6 percent from 4,844 for the same month of 2008. In June, 3,327 single-family homes were sold, up from 2,857 sales in May, but down from 3,847u for the year-prior June. Last condo sales rose to 858 from 771 in but were down from 998 yearover year. Averagd sold price for both typesx of homerose 6.34 percent to $258,434 in June from $243,022 in May. That price was down 3.
21 percenrt from June 2008's average selling price of Average sold pricefor single-family homexs -- $283,312, which is up from $262,066 in May, but down from $286,88y from the year-prior June. Median sold pricw for single-family homes -- up from both the previous monthb ($220,000) and from June 2008 The median sold pricew for a home is the middle priced between highestand lowest. It's considered a truer measurr of price than average by many real estater professionalsbecause it's not skewed by highest and lowest Average sold price for condos -- $161,939, down from $172,45 in May and $190,367 year over year.
Median sold price for condods -- $139,837, up from $137,0009 in May, but a drop from $148,34r5 for the year-prior June. Condos also are selling faster with an average of 97 days on the marketin June, down from 110 days in May and from 108 days year over For this year's first six months, totakl home sales and sold prices were down from the same periodd of 2008, according to Combined sales of single-family homes and condoss decreased 17.5 percent to 19,363 from 23,471 for the firstt six months of last year. Average selling price was down nearlyy 8 percentto $235,930 from Average days on the market for both housing typew dipped to 104 through June, from 106 for the same period of 2008.
Other year-to-dats data through June, compared to the same perior of 2008, include: Single-family homes sold -- down from 18,561. Average single-family home sold priced -- $256,353, down from $277,566. Mediahn single-family home sold price -- down from $224,900. Condos sold -- down from 4,910. Average sold pric e for condos -- $155,753, down from Median sold price forcondos -- down from $139,000.
Based in Greenwood Village, Metrolist is metro Denver's Multiplee Listing Service, which is an association of real estatee brokers that share property listings witheach
четверг, 8 марта 2012 г.
FCC DTV Post-Transition Assistance: Columbia, South Carolina
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FCC staff will demonstrate how to hook up a digitallconverter box, discuss different types of antennas, answer generalk DTV questions and provide on-sitr assistance for those who would like to sign up for the TV Converte r Box Coupon Program. WHAT: DTV POST-TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 9 AM - 5 PM Richland County Public Library 1431Assembly Street, SC 29201 Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are availabl upon request. Include a descriptionj of the accommodation you will need with as much detaioas possible. Also include a way we can contacrt you if we needmore information.
Please provider as much advanced noticeas possible; last minutes requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to Send an e-mail to or call the Consumer Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 For additional information, you may contac at (202) 418-1646 or . News aboutr the Federal Communications Commission can also be found onthe Commission's websitse
FCC staff will demonstrate how to hook up a digitallconverter box, discuss different types of antennas, answer generalk DTV questions and provide on-sitr assistance for those who would like to sign up for the TV Converte r Box Coupon Program. WHAT: DTV POST-TRANSITION ASSISTANCE Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 9 AM - 5 PM Richland County Public Library 1431Assembly Street, SC 29201 Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are availabl upon request. Include a descriptionj of the accommodation you will need with as much detaioas possible. Also include a way we can contacrt you if we needmore information.
Please provider as much advanced noticeas possible; last minutes requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to Send an e-mail to or call the Consumer Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 For additional information, you may contac at (202) 418-1646 or . News aboutr the Federal Communications Commission can also be found onthe Commission's websitse
вторник, 6 марта 2012 г.
Staycations could boost state's tourism industry - Portland Business Journal:
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Last year at this time, gas pricez rose to more than $4 per gallon, putting the brakes on traditional summerroad trips. Now gas is back around $2 a gallon, but a deep recession lingers aftere putting hundreds of thousands of American s out of work and causing milliones more to rein intheir “Gas prices are not as much of a concerhn right now as the overall consumer confidence and people’s concerns abou t their jobs and retirements,” said John Edman, who has been executivew director of for the past nine years. this will be a particularly challenging year forMinnesota operators, thoughy there is hope that Minnesotans who travel will do so closeer to home.
At Madden’s on Gull Lake in owner and GeneralManager C. Brian Thuringerr said this has beenthe “most of the four or five recessions he has seen during his 36 year at the resort. “This is the first time that the bottomj has reallyfallen out,” Thuringer said. there was always that feelingy that there was a slump andthings weren’ t flowing, but tomorrow was going to be great. This is the firs t time when people don’t reallyh know when tomorrow is.” A recent survey conductes by Explore Minnesota found that 57 percent ofthe state’ s lodging businesses saw revenue and occupancy decline in April and May as comparec to a year ago.
51 percent of Minnesota hotel and campgroundd operators said they expect business to remain flat or increasw this summer compared tolast summer. About 60 percent of surveyt respondents described the financial health of their businessesas “growing” or but positive.” There are some concerns abouty declining rates, but overall, Edman expects this to be a relativeluy strong summer for the state’s $11 billion-a-year tourism industry. The state typically generates abourt 37 percent ofits travel-related revenue duringb the months of July and August, and he thinks thosde peak months will be busy againn this year. “People are still going to want to Edman said.
“They’re just goingg to travel differently than they did inthe past. Peopls still need to get away for stress reliec andhealth reasons.” The biggest difference this year, Edmab predicts, will be where people decide to go. He expectxs that most people will stay closer to home andbook shorter, less-expensive tripd within driving distance of where they live. That’s why Explore Minnesota is changing itsmarketing Typically, it spends about 80 perceny of its marketing budget to promote the states to nonresidents, with the remaining 20 percent aimed at locals; this that split is closer to 60-40.
“We don’tg have oceans and we don’t have mountains, but we do have a lot of thingz thatare unique,” Edman said. “Whethet it’s fishing or hiking or those arerelatively low-cost activities that you can do You don’t have to go That could bode well for Minnesota resorts, as Twin Cities residentd book trips to Duluth or Brainerd, insteadr of venturing on week-long, cross-country trips, said Dave Siegel, president and CEO of Hospitalitu Minnesota, which oversees the state’s restaurant, and resort and campground “I think it’s going to be a good summer,” he “… I’m not projecting an increase, but I expect [resorts] to hold theirf own.
” Camping and fishing also coulfd see a boost in popularity this year, Siegel Meanwhile, officials at Minneapolis’ convention and visitor bureau, Meet Minneapolis, remains “cautiouslyu optimistic” about business this summer, said President and CEO Melvin Tennant. “A lot of our hospitality-industry executiveds believe we’ve either hit bottom or are close to hitting and that from thispoint on, we’rwe going to be able to see some very modest … I think this summer could be very good for us.
” Meet Minneapolids advertised its “Downtown Sizzle” which includes discount packageds at 12 participating hotels through September, with 450,000 promotionakl inserts in newspapers in the Twin Cities; Des Moines, Iowa; Fargo, N.D.; Wis.; Milwaukee; and Manitoba. Getting a true read on the summedr hospitality businessis however, because people are waiting longe to book their trips. So even the northerbn Minnesota resorts that anticipate a busy summe still have numerous openings duringpeak months. “It’a a much more last-minute vacation-planning experience,” Siegel “I think that’s understandable.
If people are nervous about their jobs or theireconomicf futures, they’re waiting until they have a greater degree of security before they make that reservation.”
Last year at this time, gas pricez rose to more than $4 per gallon, putting the brakes on traditional summerroad trips. Now gas is back around $2 a gallon, but a deep recession lingers aftere putting hundreds of thousands of American s out of work and causing milliones more to rein intheir “Gas prices are not as much of a concerhn right now as the overall consumer confidence and people’s concerns abou t their jobs and retirements,” said John Edman, who has been executivew director of for the past nine years. this will be a particularly challenging year forMinnesota operators, thoughy there is hope that Minnesotans who travel will do so closeer to home.
At Madden’s on Gull Lake in owner and GeneralManager C. Brian Thuringerr said this has beenthe “most of the four or five recessions he has seen during his 36 year at the resort. “This is the first time that the bottomj has reallyfallen out,” Thuringer said. there was always that feelingy that there was a slump andthings weren’ t flowing, but tomorrow was going to be great. This is the firs t time when people don’t reallyh know when tomorrow is.” A recent survey conductes by Explore Minnesota found that 57 percent ofthe state’ s lodging businesses saw revenue and occupancy decline in April and May as comparec to a year ago.
51 percent of Minnesota hotel and campgroundd operators said they expect business to remain flat or increasw this summer compared tolast summer. About 60 percent of surveyt respondents described the financial health of their businessesas “growing” or but positive.” There are some concerns abouty declining rates, but overall, Edman expects this to be a relativeluy strong summer for the state’s $11 billion-a-year tourism industry. The state typically generates abourt 37 percent ofits travel-related revenue duringb the months of July and August, and he thinks thosde peak months will be busy againn this year. “People are still going to want to Edman said.
“They’re just goingg to travel differently than they did inthe past. Peopls still need to get away for stress reliec andhealth reasons.” The biggest difference this year, Edmab predicts, will be where people decide to go. He expectxs that most people will stay closer to home andbook shorter, less-expensive tripd within driving distance of where they live. That’s why Explore Minnesota is changing itsmarketing Typically, it spends about 80 perceny of its marketing budget to promote the states to nonresidents, with the remaining 20 percent aimed at locals; this that split is closer to 60-40.
“We don’tg have oceans and we don’t have mountains, but we do have a lot of thingz thatare unique,” Edman said. “Whethet it’s fishing or hiking or those arerelatively low-cost activities that you can do You don’t have to go That could bode well for Minnesota resorts, as Twin Cities residentd book trips to Duluth or Brainerd, insteadr of venturing on week-long, cross-country trips, said Dave Siegel, president and CEO of Hospitalitu Minnesota, which oversees the state’s restaurant, and resort and campground “I think it’s going to be a good summer,” he “… I’m not projecting an increase, but I expect [resorts] to hold theirf own.
” Camping and fishing also coulfd see a boost in popularity this year, Siegel Meanwhile, officials at Minneapolis’ convention and visitor bureau, Meet Minneapolis, remains “cautiouslyu optimistic” about business this summer, said President and CEO Melvin Tennant. “A lot of our hospitality-industry executiveds believe we’ve either hit bottom or are close to hitting and that from thispoint on, we’rwe going to be able to see some very modest … I think this summer could be very good for us.
” Meet Minneapolids advertised its “Downtown Sizzle” which includes discount packageds at 12 participating hotels through September, with 450,000 promotionakl inserts in newspapers in the Twin Cities; Des Moines, Iowa; Fargo, N.D.; Wis.; Milwaukee; and Manitoba. Getting a true read on the summedr hospitality businessis however, because people are waiting longe to book their trips. So even the northerbn Minnesota resorts that anticipate a busy summe still have numerous openings duringpeak months. “It’a a much more last-minute vacation-planning experience,” Siegel “I think that’s understandable.
If people are nervous about their jobs or theireconomicf futures, they’re waiting until they have a greater degree of security before they make that reservation.”
воскресенье, 4 марта 2012 г.
Baltimore's small businesses frightened health care overhaul
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The owner of Aegis Title Associatexs LLC hascut employees’ hours, sublet office space and stopped ordering promotionao products. But the Glen Burnir businesswoman faces another potential threat to her Crippling healthcare costs. Grim already pays half her healthcare tab, but a proposal on Capitol Hill woulcd force her to pay nearly three-quarters of the bill or pay an 8 percentg tax on her payroll. Those are two piece s of a sweeping U.S. health care reform package being considerecdin Washington, D.C. But Baltimore-area small-busines owners say the so-called “payg or play” provisions could drive them toward insolvency and prompyt others to scaleback hiring.
Neithe r outcome would help the country escap ethis recession, they say. “Thatt would be a hardship for Grim said. “It’s going to put people out of businesa if they are forced todo that.” With 50 milliojn Americans lacking health insurance — about 760,0000 of them in Maryland — expandinhg health coverage is a top legislativ priority for President Obama. Health care spending will consume 20 percent of the nationall gross domestic product by it currently consumes15 percent. The U.S. spent more than $2 trillionb on health care in 2008.
Thoughg federal lawmakers’ goal is to curb risingy healthcare costs, small-business owners say they will pay more out of theirr own pockets if some proposal s in a drafted House bill make it into finapl legislation, which could come this month. Other smalkl employers are hopeful the reforms could reduce health carecostsa — but it could also mean higherd taxes down the road. With theirf health insurance premiums rising by as much as 30 percenfper year, many small-business owners already feel smothered by health care costs. Paying for health care is one of theid biggest expenses and has become more burdensome as profits erode duringa recession.
In spite of that, many smalpl employers offer health insurance in order to retai ntop employees. “Small businesses live on meager saidEdwin “Tee” Tillman, owner of Columbia’se Colony Title Group Ltd. “If our taxes increase to the poiny wherewe can’t function they’re closing us ‘Counterproductive’ reform? The health care reform plan brought by the Houser is focused on health care access for the uninsurerd and underinsured.
The plan’s other proposals • Taxing health benefits for plan that cost morethan $6,800 for individualsx and $17,240 for families; • Offering a government-sponsoref health insurance plan; and, Creating an exchange where small businesses coulcd shop for insurance. Yair president of Baltimore softwarsefirm , does not oppose the proposals. He pays half of his 10 health care premiums and is not opposeds to raisingthat contribution. But he wouldr probably reduce salaries to cope with theadditionalo cost. Today, Grim pays $250 per month to cover two of hersevenb full-time employees — a total bill of aboutg $6,000 a year.
But if the government mandates coverage and more of her employees join herhealth plan, that cost could approacuh $30,000 a year if benefits remain the That sum does not include the provision most troubling to some business owners the idea of taxing health By taxing health benefits, the government, in would discourage employers from providing benefits at all. Some employers may opt to cut all health coveragefor employees, thus facin the 8 percent payroll tax to help fund the government’s insurancr plan.
“It seems counterproductive to tax employersw who are willing to payfor benefits,” said Dan owner of Take One Digital Media, an 8-person multimedia company in Annapolis. Powell pays, on average $4,800 per employee for health insurance. So he would not be impactex by the taxfor now, but coul in the future if he pays more. Some small-business ownersz also fear the unknown. How much will the plan cost, they wonder? House Democrats declined to say how much theirt plan would cost when they unveiled it last The U.S.
Senate, which is drafting its pegs the cost of proposalsat $1
The owner of Aegis Title Associatexs LLC hascut employees’ hours, sublet office space and stopped ordering promotionao products. But the Glen Burnir businesswoman faces another potential threat to her Crippling healthcare costs. Grim already pays half her healthcare tab, but a proposal on Capitol Hill woulcd force her to pay nearly three-quarters of the bill or pay an 8 percentg tax on her payroll. Those are two piece s of a sweeping U.S. health care reform package being considerecdin Washington, D.C. But Baltimore-area small-busines owners say the so-called “payg or play” provisions could drive them toward insolvency and prompyt others to scaleback hiring.
Neithe r outcome would help the country escap ethis recession, they say. “Thatt would be a hardship for Grim said. “It’s going to put people out of businesa if they are forced todo that.” With 50 milliojn Americans lacking health insurance — about 760,0000 of them in Maryland — expandinhg health coverage is a top legislativ priority for President Obama. Health care spending will consume 20 percent of the nationall gross domestic product by it currently consumes15 percent. The U.S. spent more than $2 trillionb on health care in 2008.
Thoughg federal lawmakers’ goal is to curb risingy healthcare costs, small-business owners say they will pay more out of theirr own pockets if some proposal s in a drafted House bill make it into finapl legislation, which could come this month. Other smalkl employers are hopeful the reforms could reduce health carecostsa — but it could also mean higherd taxes down the road. With theirf health insurance premiums rising by as much as 30 percenfper year, many small-business owners already feel smothered by health care costs. Paying for health care is one of theid biggest expenses and has become more burdensome as profits erode duringa recession.
In spite of that, many smalpl employers offer health insurance in order to retai ntop employees. “Small businesses live on meager saidEdwin “Tee” Tillman, owner of Columbia’se Colony Title Group Ltd. “If our taxes increase to the poiny wherewe can’t function they’re closing us ‘Counterproductive’ reform? The health care reform plan brought by the Houser is focused on health care access for the uninsurerd and underinsured.
The plan’s other proposals • Taxing health benefits for plan that cost morethan $6,800 for individualsx and $17,240 for families; • Offering a government-sponsoref health insurance plan; and, Creating an exchange where small businesses coulcd shop for insurance. Yair president of Baltimore softwarsefirm , does not oppose the proposals. He pays half of his 10 health care premiums and is not opposeds to raisingthat contribution. But he wouldr probably reduce salaries to cope with theadditionalo cost. Today, Grim pays $250 per month to cover two of hersevenb full-time employees — a total bill of aboutg $6,000 a year.
But if the government mandates coverage and more of her employees join herhealth plan, that cost could approacuh $30,000 a year if benefits remain the That sum does not include the provision most troubling to some business owners the idea of taxing health By taxing health benefits, the government, in would discourage employers from providing benefits at all. Some employers may opt to cut all health coveragefor employees, thus facin the 8 percent payroll tax to help fund the government’s insurancr plan.
“It seems counterproductive to tax employersw who are willing to payfor benefits,” said Dan owner of Take One Digital Media, an 8-person multimedia company in Annapolis. Powell pays, on average $4,800 per employee for health insurance. So he would not be impactex by the taxfor now, but coul in the future if he pays more. Some small-business ownersz also fear the unknown. How much will the plan cost, they wonder? House Democrats declined to say how much theirt plan would cost when they unveiled it last The U.S.
Senate, which is drafting its pegs the cost of proposalsat $1
пятница, 2 марта 2012 г.
PR exec pushes social media - San Francisco Business Times:
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“I think many are doing a disservic totheir companies,” said Michael Cherenson, the chair and CEO of the . “Nowq is not the time to hibernate. To be understood, you have to Cherenson is in Jacksonville to kick offthe PRSA’ Sunshine District annual conference PRVille 2009 from June which will focus on the growth of social mediaa and how it should be used by area businesses. “There’s no doubt media has changed,” Cherenson said. “It’sz gone from a passive form of news to butI don’t thinkl traditional media is gone.
This is just another According to a Conference Board reporttthis month, 43 percent of the onlinse community uses social networkinhg sites, which is up from 27 percent a year ago. In a quarter of those users are logginvg in fromtheir workplace, and 22 percent of Twittefr users cite work-related reasons for being on the Web The Conference Board reported. “Social media is here to said Lynn Franco, the director of The Conference Boarsd ConsumerResearch Center, in a preses release. “Online social networking is more than just a fad among theyounger generation.
They’ve become an integralo part of our personal and professional Although the majority of Interne users still use thesw Web sites forpersonal reasons, Cherenson said businesses need to use sociapl networking to energize and interact with their “People are embracing this stuff because it’s cool,” he “But they need to be doingv it for strategic reasons. I encourage people to become a native of all the sociaplnetworking sites.” Cherenson said each social Web site is different, and they each have theirr own benefits depending on the users and who they are tryingt to connect with online.
For example, passivd people who don’t want to do a lot of communicatingbprefer YouTube, active memberws of the online community work well with Faceboojk and Twitter is for those interested in micro-bloggin and short pieces of information, he No matter which Web sites businesses participate in Cherenson said they need to be comfortable with transparency becausr there are some challengew and negative side effectsa to social networking. “It’s like singinfg in the car with the windows wide You have to assume everyone hasa copy,” he “And you have to understand the public you’res trying to serve.
If you don’rt they will either turn you off or shutyou down.” Businesses have to have compelliny content, and they need to be honest, Cherenson It would be easy for someoned to create a fake name and profil to discredit someone, which is why a code of ethicd is more important now than it has ever been, he “Social media is nothing more than trust,” said Peter one of the keynote speakers during PRVillew 2009 on Friday. “Peoples take your review at face Social media outlets do open doorsfor dishonesty, and they provides another way for a compan to make mistakes before a large audience very Shankman said.
But social medisa also provides businesses many opportunities to reach an audiencde and listen to what theyare “Trust in our institutions is Cherenson said. “The business communityu needs to be schooled in communicatiobn and technology by those whounderstand it, so they can effectivelgy use it.”
“I think many are doing a disservic totheir companies,” said Michael Cherenson, the chair and CEO of the . “Nowq is not the time to hibernate. To be understood, you have to Cherenson is in Jacksonville to kick offthe PRSA’ Sunshine District annual conference PRVille 2009 from June which will focus on the growth of social mediaa and how it should be used by area businesses. “There’s no doubt media has changed,” Cherenson said. “It’sz gone from a passive form of news to butI don’t thinkl traditional media is gone.
This is just another According to a Conference Board reporttthis month, 43 percent of the onlinse community uses social networkinhg sites, which is up from 27 percent a year ago. In a quarter of those users are logginvg in fromtheir workplace, and 22 percent of Twittefr users cite work-related reasons for being on the Web The Conference Board reported. “Social media is here to said Lynn Franco, the director of The Conference Boarsd ConsumerResearch Center, in a preses release. “Online social networking is more than just a fad among theyounger generation.
They’ve become an integralo part of our personal and professional Although the majority of Interne users still use thesw Web sites forpersonal reasons, Cherenson said businesses need to use sociapl networking to energize and interact with their “People are embracing this stuff because it’s cool,” he “But they need to be doingv it for strategic reasons. I encourage people to become a native of all the sociaplnetworking sites.” Cherenson said each social Web site is different, and they each have theirr own benefits depending on the users and who they are tryingt to connect with online.
For example, passivd people who don’t want to do a lot of communicatingbprefer YouTube, active memberws of the online community work well with Faceboojk and Twitter is for those interested in micro-bloggin and short pieces of information, he No matter which Web sites businesses participate in Cherenson said they need to be comfortable with transparency becausr there are some challengew and negative side effectsa to social networking. “It’s like singinfg in the car with the windows wide You have to assume everyone hasa copy,” he “And you have to understand the public you’res trying to serve.
If you don’rt they will either turn you off or shutyou down.” Businesses have to have compelliny content, and they need to be honest, Cherenson It would be easy for someoned to create a fake name and profil to discredit someone, which is why a code of ethicd is more important now than it has ever been, he “Social media is nothing more than trust,” said Peter one of the keynote speakers during PRVillew 2009 on Friday. “Peoples take your review at face Social media outlets do open doorsfor dishonesty, and they provides another way for a compan to make mistakes before a large audience very Shankman said.
But social medisa also provides businesses many opportunities to reach an audiencde and listen to what theyare “Trust in our institutions is Cherenson said. “The business communityu needs to be schooled in communicatiobn and technology by those whounderstand it, so they can effectivelgy use it.”
среда, 29 февраля 2012 г.
State doles out $250M in education stimulus money - Phoenix Business Journal:
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That includes general operations funds forthe 2009-1 0 school year, funds for special educatiom programs and programs that serve disadvantaged children, grants for school lunch equipment and fund s for homeless students. The funding includesw $164.7 million in stabilization money that has been includesd in the public school funding formulaq forthe 2009-10 school School districts can use the monehy for regular operating expenses. It will be available July 1, pending approval by the U.S. Department of About $47.2 million will go toward projectsd under the Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act.
This representas about half of the speciap education stimulus funds schools are expectex to receivein 2009. Schools can use this money to hire additionak support staff andparent liaisons, do training and professionak development for special education teacherw and hire job coaches to work with high school students with specia needs so they can enter the work The funds are available now. About $38.u7 million is in Titls I funds fordisadvantaged students. That’s about half of the Titlse I funds schools are likely to receivein 2009.
The moneyg can be used for expanding after-school hiring additional staff and professional development for teachers and principalws working in schools with highpoverty rates. That moneg is also available now. All of that money has been allocatef through existingfunding formulas. Other award the state is disbursinginclude $548,313 for grantws under the Education for the Homelesz Fund to address the needs of homeless children. In the new fiscalk year, which starts in July, $383,31 will be awarded to 24 school districts.
Another $165,000 will be awardec through a competitive grant process in About $924,743 will go toward purchasing or renovating food serviced equipment as part of the Nationall School Lunch Program. That money has been awardecd to 31 districts and schools through a competitiv egrant process.
That includes general operations funds forthe 2009-1 0 school year, funds for special educatiom programs and programs that serve disadvantaged children, grants for school lunch equipment and fund s for homeless students. The funding includesw $164.7 million in stabilization money that has been includesd in the public school funding formulaq forthe 2009-10 school School districts can use the monehy for regular operating expenses. It will be available July 1, pending approval by the U.S. Department of About $47.2 million will go toward projectsd under the Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act.
This representas about half of the speciap education stimulus funds schools are expectex to receivein 2009. Schools can use this money to hire additionak support staff andparent liaisons, do training and professionak development for special education teacherw and hire job coaches to work with high school students with specia needs so they can enter the work The funds are available now. About $38.u7 million is in Titls I funds fordisadvantaged students. That’s about half of the Titlse I funds schools are likely to receivein 2009.
The moneyg can be used for expanding after-school hiring additional staff and professional development for teachers and principalws working in schools with highpoverty rates. That moneg is also available now. All of that money has been allocatef through existingfunding formulas. Other award the state is disbursinginclude $548,313 for grantws under the Education for the Homelesz Fund to address the needs of homeless children. In the new fiscalk year, which starts in July, $383,31 will be awarded to 24 school districts.
Another $165,000 will be awardec through a competitive grant process in About $924,743 will go toward purchasing or renovating food serviced equipment as part of the Nationall School Lunch Program. That money has been awardecd to 31 districts and schools through a competitiv egrant process.
понедельник, 27 февраля 2012 г.
New Rotary chapter inducts members - The Star Democrat
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New Rotary chapter inducts members The Star Democrat Newly inducted members of the Tidewater â€" Easton Rotary Club, are, front row, from left, Julie Corson, Sandy Hale, Elizabeth Devlin, Barbra Viniar, Jen Edgell, Megan Miller and Monica Sewell; middle row, Bill McGuire, Jim Corson, Brian Gearhart, ... |
"Stop Dumping Parents In Nursing Homes!" Shouts New Guide For Family Caregivers MarketWatch (press release) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- "It's a national disgrace that so many families dump their elderly parents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We need to become a nation of family caregivers. |
воскресенье, 12 февраля 2012 г.
Small-business index gains in April - Business First of Columbus:
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points in April, with a majority of business owners expecting the economyt to improve over the next three tosix months. The percentage of small business owners who are optimistic aboug the economy jumped 24 points in the monthly survey. Sales expectations, which hit a record low in improved by20 points. Scores for six othef indicatorsalso increased, enablingb the index to rise to 86.8 still far below 100, the level that reflectw small business conditions in 1986.
NFIB Chief Economist Williak Dunkelbergcautioned “the improved numbers were still very so “no immediate turnabout” is likely for the About 30 percent of small businesses reducedx employment over the past three compared with 4 percent that increased the size of their work “It appears that owners are not through with their labor-basex cost cutting,” Dunkelberg said. A net 14 perceny of small-business owners reported that loans were harderto get, the highest reading since the recessionm of the early 1980s.
points in April, with a majority of business owners expecting the economyt to improve over the next three tosix months. The percentage of small business owners who are optimistic aboug the economy jumped 24 points in the monthly survey. Sales expectations, which hit a record low in improved by20 points. Scores for six othef indicatorsalso increased, enablingb the index to rise to 86.8 still far below 100, the level that reflectw small business conditions in 1986.
NFIB Chief Economist Williak Dunkelbergcautioned “the improved numbers were still very so “no immediate turnabout” is likely for the About 30 percent of small businesses reducedx employment over the past three compared with 4 percent that increased the size of their work “It appears that owners are not through with their labor-basex cost cutting,” Dunkelberg said. A net 14 perceny of small-business owners reported that loans were harderto get, the highest reading since the recessionm of the early 1980s.
пятница, 10 февраля 2012 г.
Patrick Cudahy fire 'devastating,' exec says - Houston Business Journal:
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Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue's declaration at a Monday afternooh press conference will potentially give the city accessz to county and state Smoke from the blaze could be seen for severalk miles and was easily visible in downtownj MilwaukeeMonday morning, more than 12 hours after the fire first was reported on Sunday night. No injuries were reported. “It’s a devastating day for said an obviously shaken Bill chief operating officer atPatricmk Cudahy, which is owned by SFD), of Smithfield, Va. “I’m sure this is goin to set us back.
” Otis said at a midday press conference that the company was workinhg to contactits 1,800 employees, as well as various customers. Management of Patrick Cudahy also has been in contact with Smithfiele to determine if some meat processing operation s could be temporarily shiftef to otherSmithfield plants. The building affected by the fire is used for microwavwe bacon processing and also is used for dry Otis said. The lower leve l of the building is used for ham he said. Not all areas of the Patrick Cudahy complexs have been affected by the Otis said. Only a smallp number of maintenance employees were at the planty when the firebroke out.
Productio n at the plant had been shut down since the end of the day on July 3 for theholidayt weekend. “It’s a miracle there were no injuries when you see the exteng ofthe fire,” Otis said. Production at the Patric Cudahy complex was shut down for all three shiftszon Monday. “We have no clue what this will mean for our saidDan Habighorst, vice president of human resourcezs at Patrick Cudahy. “We’ve got to put the fire out The city of Cudahy issued a mandatory evacuation order for anyone residing within one mile of the plantt at OneSweet Apple-Wood Lane.
The affected area stretchee east toLake Drive, west to Pennsylvania Avenue, northj to Lunham Avenue and south to Ramset Avenue. McCue said late Monday afternoom that as manyas 15,000 of the city's 19,000 residentz live within the evacuation zone. Evacuees were asked to reportg directly to South Milwaukee High 80115th Ave., South Milwaukee. Earlier, city officiala also had recommended that residentsz report to MitchellElementary School, 5950 S. Illinois Ave. in However, a late morning wind shift was leadinf to the evacuation of the neighborhood around the The evacuation order was lifted at about7 p.m. Mondayh evening and residents were allowed to return totheirf homes.
At issue was whetherd the blaze will breach a fire wall and causs ammonia stored on the site to explode or leak intothe air, Cudahhy fire chief Dan Mayee said. The ammonia is used for refrigeratioj atthe plant. Mayer said at the Monday afternoon presds conference that hewas "cautiously optimistic" that most of the ammonia had been contained within the building, althougbh he added that a small amount likely leake out. Mayer said the blaze, whicuh was reported at about 9:45 p.m. Sunday, has been difficulr to fight because it beganm in a confined space near the roof of the buildingh and above thesprinkler system.
At one point earlyy on, Mayer said, it appeared as though firefighters had the blazeeunder control, but the sprinkledr system and roof began to collapse. "The fire sprinklers weren' able to control the fire," he
Cudahy Mayor Ryan McCue's declaration at a Monday afternooh press conference will potentially give the city accessz to county and state Smoke from the blaze could be seen for severalk miles and was easily visible in downtownj MilwaukeeMonday morning, more than 12 hours after the fire first was reported on Sunday night. No injuries were reported. “It’s a devastating day for said an obviously shaken Bill chief operating officer atPatricmk Cudahy, which is owned by SFD), of Smithfield, Va. “I’m sure this is goin to set us back.
” Otis said at a midday press conference that the company was workinhg to contactits 1,800 employees, as well as various customers. Management of Patrick Cudahy also has been in contact with Smithfiele to determine if some meat processing operation s could be temporarily shiftef to otherSmithfield plants. The building affected by the fire is used for microwavwe bacon processing and also is used for dry Otis said. The lower leve l of the building is used for ham he said. Not all areas of the Patrick Cudahy complexs have been affected by the Otis said. Only a smallp number of maintenance employees were at the planty when the firebroke out.
Productio n at the plant had been shut down since the end of the day on July 3 for theholidayt weekend. “It’s a miracle there were no injuries when you see the exteng ofthe fire,” Otis said. Production at the Patric Cudahy complex was shut down for all three shiftszon Monday. “We have no clue what this will mean for our saidDan Habighorst, vice president of human resourcezs at Patrick Cudahy. “We’ve got to put the fire out The city of Cudahy issued a mandatory evacuation order for anyone residing within one mile of the plantt at OneSweet Apple-Wood Lane.
The affected area stretchee east toLake Drive, west to Pennsylvania Avenue, northj to Lunham Avenue and south to Ramset Avenue. McCue said late Monday afternoom that as manyas 15,000 of the city's 19,000 residentz live within the evacuation zone. Evacuees were asked to reportg directly to South Milwaukee High 80115th Ave., South Milwaukee. Earlier, city officiala also had recommended that residentsz report to MitchellElementary School, 5950 S. Illinois Ave. in However, a late morning wind shift was leadinf to the evacuation of the neighborhood around the The evacuation order was lifted at about7 p.m. Mondayh evening and residents were allowed to return totheirf homes.
At issue was whetherd the blaze will breach a fire wall and causs ammonia stored on the site to explode or leak intothe air, Cudahhy fire chief Dan Mayee said. The ammonia is used for refrigeratioj atthe plant. Mayer said at the Monday afternoon presds conference that hewas "cautiously optimistic" that most of the ammonia had been contained within the building, althougbh he added that a small amount likely leake out. Mayer said the blaze, whicuh was reported at about 9:45 p.m. Sunday, has been difficulr to fight because it beganm in a confined space near the roof of the buildingh and above thesprinkler system.
At one point earlyy on, Mayer said, it appeared as though firefighters had the blazeeunder control, but the sprinkledr system and roof began to collapse. "The fire sprinklers weren' able to control the fire," he
вторник, 7 февраля 2012 г.
Queens University to launch community center - Charlotte Business Journal:
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The will place severa of the university’s programs already at Queensw underone umbrella. It also will be the hub for two One is dubbed The Politics of It seeks to raise awarenessof food-relate d socio-economic and environmental concerns acrosss the Charlotte area. The other is an initiative to engager the community in a dialogue with judicial candidates who will be on the balloyin November. The university will host a debater featuringthose candidates. In addition, the schoolo has joined Crossroads Charlotte, a public-engagement initiative of .
“Joining Crossroads Charlotte as a membert organization will help us increase the scope and reachj of our communityservice efforts,” says Queenxs President Pamela Davies. “Our students have embraced ourmottok — ‘Not to be served, but to — and their volunteed work complements Queens’ core academixc mission in providing them with a transformative Queens has 2,300 undergraduatse and graduate students.
The will place severa of the university’s programs already at Queensw underone umbrella. It also will be the hub for two One is dubbed The Politics of It seeks to raise awarenessof food-relate d socio-economic and environmental concerns acrosss the Charlotte area. The other is an initiative to engager the community in a dialogue with judicial candidates who will be on the balloyin November. The university will host a debater featuringthose candidates. In addition, the schoolo has joined Crossroads Charlotte, a public-engagement initiative of .
“Joining Crossroads Charlotte as a membert organization will help us increase the scope and reachj of our communityservice efforts,” says Queenxs President Pamela Davies. “Our students have embraced ourmottok — ‘Not to be served, but to — and their volunteed work complements Queens’ core academixc mission in providing them with a transformative Queens has 2,300 undergraduatse and graduate students.
воскресенье, 5 февраля 2012 г.
пятница, 3 февраля 2012 г.
UTC provost debunks rumors of prerequisite changes - Nooga.com
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UTC provost debunks rumors of prerequisite changes Nooga.com By Hannah Lazar, The University Echo • Published Thursday, February 2nd 2012 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Provost Philip Oldham spoke at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday to debunk rumors of a new prerequisite policy that ... |
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